The Clare Valley Wine & Grape Association (CVWGA) has wrapped up three days of judging to reveal the 2025 CCL Clare Valley Wine Show results.
Jim Barry Wines won 10 trophies at the CCL Clare Valley Wine Show including Best Wine of Show for Barry & Sons 2022 Cabernet.
Second-generation leader Peter Barry was awarded the Ben Mitchell Perpetual Trophy for Viticulturist of the Year in the same year he formally handed leadership of the family winery to his sons, Tom and Sam Barry.
The honour recognises Peter’s four decades of dedication to viticulture in the Clare Valley and beyond.
Having joined the family business in 1977 and served as managing director since 1985, Peter has overseen Jim Barry Wines’ growth into one of Australia’s most respected wine brands.
In 2024, he was inducted into the Clare Valley Wine Hall of Fame alongside his late father, Jim Barry.
“I am honoured to win the viticulturist award,” he said.
“Our vineyards are at the centre of everything we do.
“My father, Jim Barry, taught us to tend the vines from a very young age, so I really have spent my life caring for them.
“Dad would have been 100 years old this year, and I know he would be looking down and smiling at what we have achieved.
“Our family has always championed Clare Valley Riesling, so to see The Florita recognised again is particularly special.”
Naked Run won Best Small Producer and Taylors won Best Vintage Section Shiraz for the Taylors 2024 Heritage Shiraz.
While the Clare Valley is renowned for its Riesling, MC and chair of judges Nick Stock was delighted to see Cabernet claim a greater share of entries, noting its growing presence.
“There was a spectacular line-up of Cabernet and Cabernet blends this year,” he said.
“With 67 in total, the depth, quality and consistency across the board was nothing short of impressive.”
Cabernet and Cabernet blends spanned 67 entries, just under 17 percent of the total wines judged.
Best Wine of Show
Jim Barry Perpetual Trophy – CCL Label
Barry & Sons 2022 Cabernet
Wine of Provenance
Br John May Trophy – Air Liquide
Clos Clare Riesling 2025, 2016 and 2013
Best Exhibitor of Show
Tonnellerie de Mercurey
Jim Barry Wines
Ben Mitchell Perpetual Trophy
Viticulturist Trophy – Ackland Vineyard Services
Peter Barry
Best Single Vineyard Wine – Clare Valley Enterprises
Jim Barry 2017 Florita Riesling
Best Small Producer – Lallemand Australia
Naked Run
Best Riesling of Show – Riedel
Pauletts 2024 Clare Valley Riesling
Best Vintage Section Dry Red
Carl Sobels Perpetual Trophy – Seguin Moreau Australia
Jim Barry 2023 The Farm Cabernet
Best Current Vintage Riesling
Mick Knappstein Trophy – VAF Memstar
Naked Run 2025 The First
Chair of Judges Award – Watervale Hotel
Naked Run 2025 A Place in Time Riesling
Best Fortified Wine of Show
Clare Valley Wine & Grape Association
Jim Barry 1975 Tawny
Best Dry Red from Exhibition Sections – Plains Producer
Barry & Sons 2022 Cabernet
Best Vintage Section Other Dry Red – Hahn Corporation
Barry & Sons 2024 GSM
Best Vintage Section Grenache – Sevenhill Hotel
Pikes 2024 The Plantation Grenache
Best Vintage Section Cabernet Sauvignon – AP John Coopers
Jim Barry 2023 The Farm Cabernet
Best Vintage Section Shiraz – BHF Technologies
Taylors 2024 Heritage Shiraz
Best Exhibition Section Dry Riesling 2023 Vintage and Older – Laffort
Jim Barry 2017 Florita Riesling
Best Exhibition Section Dry Riesling 2024 Vintage – Vinpac International
Pauletts 2024 Clare Valley Riesling
Best Dry White Other Than Riesling – Hood Sweeney
Pikes Wines 2025 Luccio Fiano
Best Rose of Show – Jim Barry Boutique Accommodation
Pikes Wines 2025 Luccio Sangiovese Rose
Best Sweet White of Show – Wine Logistics
Pauletts 2025 Missy Riesling
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