NSW paved with gold

The medal winning wines of the 2023 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards have been revealed ahead of the trophy presentation.

A total of 480 medals were awarded and 65 of those received a gold.

Chair of judging Nick Spencer said, “I was thrilled to chair my third NSW Wine Awards and at the risk of sounding like a broken record, the results were outstanding.

“The quality of wines this year were extraordinary and a real testament to the producers, particularly when considering how challenging the last two vintages have been.

“There were of course some stand-out classes including Semillon, Shiraz and, encouragingly, the Sparkling wine class has improved significantly with 20 medals awarded – up from 12 the previous year.

“Other classes that shone were the Alternative White and Red classes which seem to improve year in year out.

“The top Chardonnays this year also back my belief that NSW produces some of the best Chardonnay in the world.”

The trophy presentation lunch will be held on 10 November.

Gold medals list:

Canberra District
Eden Road 2021 Canberra Syrah
Four Winds Vineyard 2022 Canberra District Shiraz
McWilliams Wines 2022 Single Vineyard Shiraz
Moppity Vineyards 2022 Atrius Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre
Mount Majura Vineyard 2023 Riesling
Nick O’Leary 2023 Riesling

Hilltops
Collector 2022 Cherry Orchard Shiraz
De Iuliis Wines 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
Hungerford Hill 2022 Tempranillo Graciano
Lark Hill Winery 2023 ‘Regional’ Riesling
Moppity Vineyards 2022 Lock & Key Shiraz
Mada Wines 2023 Blanc
Mercer Wines 2022 Joven Tempranillo

Hunter Valley
Bimbadgen 2023 Growers Semillon
Bimbadgen 2023 Growers Vermentino
Brokenwood Wines 2023 Hunter Valley Semillon
Brokenwood Wines 2023 Oakey Creek Vineyard 3 Semillon
Brokenwood Wines 2023 1899 Old Vines Semillon
Brokenwood Wines 2017 ILR Reserve Semillon 100
Charteris Wines 2022 Pokolbin Selection Chardonnay
De Iuliis Wines 2019 Limited Release Shiraz
De Iuliis Wines 2022 Special Release Shiraz Mourvèdre, Hunter Valley & Hilltops
First Creek Wines 2022 Winemakers Reserve Semillon
First Creek Wines 2022 Winemakers Reserve Chardonnay
First Creek Wines 2022 Single Vineyard Wills Hill Road Chardonnay
First Creek Wines 2023 Murphy’s Single Vineyard Semillon
Gartelmann Wines 2023 Benjamin Semillon
Hungerford Hill 2022 Hunter Valley Shiraz
Margan 2017 Timbervines Shiraz
Margan 2018 Saxonvale Mourvèdre
Mercer Wines 2023 Shiraz Nouveau
RidgeView 2013 Museum Release Impressions Semillon
Silkman Wines 2017 Single Vineyard Blackberry Semillon
Thomas Wines 2021 Elenay Shiraz
Thomas Wines 2021 Kiss Shiraz
Two Rivers 2017 Stone’s Throw Semillon
Tyrrell’s 2023 Pokolbin Hills Semillon
Tyrrell’s 2023 Stevens Semillon
Tyrrell’s 2018 Stevens Semillon

Mudgee
Bunnamagoo 2016 Riesling
Robert Stein 2023 Reserve Riesling
Robert Stein 2017 Reserve Riesling

Orange
Brokenwood Wines 2022 Forest Edge Vineyard Chardonnay
Angullong 2022 Fossil Hill Sangiovese
Angullong 2022 Fossil Hill Sagrantino
Angullong 2022 Fossil Hill Malbec
Angullong 2023 Pinot Grigio
Canobolas Wines 2022 Cabernet Franc
ChaLou 2023 Riesling
ChaLou Wines 2022 Pinot Noir
Horner Wines 2022 Reserve Shiraz Marsanne
Logan 2023 Weemala Sauvignon Blanc
Mercer Wines 2022 Barbera
Printhie Wines 2023 Topography Pinot Gris
Printhie 2022 Topography Chardonnay
Printhie Wines Swift 2015 Vintage Brut
Robert Stein 2023 Half Dry Riesling
See Saw 2022 Invergo Organic Syrah
See Saw 2022 Balance Organic Pinot Noir
Swinging Bridge 2022 Hill Park Pinot Noir
Tulloch 2022 Limited Edition Cellar Door Release Cabernet Sauvignon