The 2020 Cherubino Margaret River Chardonnay took home three trophies at the 20th Margaret River Wine Show including Best Chardonnay, Best White Wine and Best Wine of Show.
“It was great to be there and celebrate with our amazing winemaking and viticultural team,” Larry Cherubino says.
From the 762 Margaret River wines, submitted by 105 exhibitors, 80 wines, or 10.5 percent of all entries, received a gold medal, which equates to 95 points or above.
Chair of judges Nick Ryan said at the gala lunch, “It’s been a pleasure and privilege to lead a brilliant group of judges at this year’s show.
“You can’t help but come away from a few intense days debating the region’s best, confident that Margaret River is performing at an exceptionally high level and assured that it’s only going to get higher in years to come.”
Margaret River Wine Association CEO Amanda Whiteland says, “We believe Margaret River was the only regional wine show in Australia that has interstate judges this year, which confirms our team’s tenacity and also the desirability of an invitation to judge here.”
The Xanadu team triumphed again this year taking home five trophies, including Most Successful Exhibitor.
Xanadu head winemaker Glenn Goodall says, “The Margaret River Wine Show has been one of the highlights of the year for Xanadu. Performing well at our local show, amongst so many other great Margaret River producers, is always an incredible achievement for the team and our growers.
“It was great to see interstate judges back at the show this year, we are obviously wrapped with the results!
“The icing on the cake was again being awarded the Langton’s Trophy for Wines of Provenance, especially given the pride we take in our Cabernets.
“It is testament to the efforts of so many people over the years at Xanadu. I’m very proud of the whole team.”
The 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award went to John Jens.
Langton’s Trophy for Wine of Show
Cherubino Margaret River Chardonnay 2020
Margaret River Wagyu Trophy for Red Wine of Show
Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Labelmakers Group Trophy for White Wine of Show
Cherubino Margaret River Chardonnay 2020
Vinline Mobile Bottling Trophy for Most Successful Exhibitor
Xanadu Wines
Langton’s Trophy for Wine of Provenance
Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, 2014, 2020
City of Busselton Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon
Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Multi-Color Trophy for Best Chardonnay
Cherubino Margaret River Chardonnay 2020
Tonnellerie de Mercurey Trophy for Best Single Vineyard Red
McHenry Hohnen Hazel’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Portavin Trophy for Best Single Vineyard White
Deep Woods Estate Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2020
Cospak/Saverglass Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Evans & Tate Redbrook Estate Cabernet Merlot 2018
Winequip/Lallemand Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc
Wills Domain Mystic Spring Sauvignon Blanc 2021
MR Refund Trophy for Best Blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
Xanadu DJL Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2020
My Vintner Trophy for Best Other White Blend or Varietal
tripe.Iscariot Kroos Chenin Blanc 2020
Fusion Electrical Trophy for Best Shiraz
Stella Bella Shiraz 2020
Chr. Hansen Trophy for Best Rosé
Marq Serious Rosé 2021
Hahn Corporation Trophy for Best Other Red Blend or Varietal
Evans & Tate Single Vineyard “Carter Road Vineyard” Malbec 2020
2021 Lifetime Achievement Award
John Jens
Viticultural Excellence Award – sponsored by Happs Wines
Chris Gilmore, Clairault Streicker
Wine Tourism Excellence Award – sponsored by Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association
Grace Pigram, Vasse Felix
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