Murray Street won Best Wine of Show at the 21st Marananga Wine Show with The Artisan 2022 Grenache Mataro Shiraz.
The public tasting at Old Redemption Cellar was filled with wine industry, community members and interstate and international visitors, tasting through the wines of Barossa’s western ridge.
Launched by Gnadenfrei Lutheran Church in 2004, Australia’s first sub-regional wine show continues with its original mandate: “to provide an opportunity for all growers/winemakers within the Marananga region to exhibit their wines and to foster community spirit.”
Records from the inaugural 2004 Marananga Wine Show reveal small beginnings with 58 wine entries, growing to 119 entries in 2024.
This year’s entries reflected the region’s diversity and included renowned wine brands, with the addition of six new exhibitors.
The judging panel comprised of Tim Dolan (chair), Marie Clay and Richard Mattner. The associate judge was Julian Bermingham.
Across the ten classes medals were awarded to 69 percent of the wine entries including 12 gold, 24 silver and 47 bronze.
More than 250 people attended the tasting including eight visitors from Singapore.
Wine was poured by a team of volunteers enabling guests to cast their vote for the People’s Choice award – won by Hentley Farm 2023 The Old Legend Grenache.
Funds are donated to local secondary school wine programs at Nuriootpa High School and Faith Lutheran College.
Steve and Jodie Kalleske (Fabro-Weld) and David Nitschke (Nitschke Furniture) were inaugural sponsors of the event, marking 21 years of sponsorship.
The volunteer committee includes Peter Neldner (chair), Jack Weedon (chief steward), Liam O’Dwyer, Sam Pfeiffer, Belinda van Eyssen, Detlev Vosgerau, Phyllis Vosgerau, Graeme Wellman and Cathy Wills.
Nitschke Furniture Trophy
Best White Wine
The Seamstress Wine Co 2024 Semillon
MCC Adelaide Trophy
Best Rosé
Seppeltsfield Wines 2024 Barossa Grenache Rosé
The Greenock Trophy
Best Grenache
Greenock Creek Wines 2023 Cornerstone Grenache
Winechek Trophy
Best Grenache Dominant Blend
Murray Street Vineyards 2022 Artisan Grenache Mataro Shiraz
Fabro Weld Trophy
Best Dry Red Blend
Murray Street 2022 Artisan Cabernet Shiraz
Barossa Vine Improvement Trophy
Best Other Red Varietal / Alternative Wine
Seppeltsfield Wines 2024 Barossa Nero d’Avola
SANECTOR Trophy
Best Cabernet Sauvignon
Hentley Farm 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
Tanunda Cellars Trophy
Best Shiraz 2023 or Younger
Hentley Farm 2023 Shiraz
Barossa Valley Ballooning Trophy
Best Shiraz 2022
Seppeltsfield Wines 2022 The Westing Barossa Shiraz
Winegrapes Australia Trophy
Best Shiraz 2021 or Older
The Cutting 2021 Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz
Cooperage 1912 Trophy
Best Wine of Show
Murray Street 2022 The Artisan Grenache Mataro Shiraz
Gnadenfrei Lutheran Church Marananga Trophy
Best Exhibitor of Show: Hentley Farm
Appellation at The Louise Trophy
People’s Choice
Hentley Farm 2023 The Old Legend Grenache