The winners of the 2026 National Wine Show of Australia have been revealed after 12 judges tasted almost 1100 wines, awarding 126 Gold, 262 Silver and 388 Bronze medals, 20 National trophies and two Best Wine in Show awards.
The show only features wines that have scored a Gold or Silver medal at one of the 32 qualifying capital city and regional wine shows.
Chair of Judges Matt Harrop said: “Another year has passed, and the results of the National Wine Show are now available. A heartfelt and genuine thankyou to you, the exhibitors, for allowing the judging team to assess, critique, comment on and score the products of your hard work and energy.
“It has been a wonderful experience chairing the National Wine Show this year. It is so energising to be surrounded by excellence- both in wines and in people. The efforts of the wine show committee, the tireless work of the stewards, the glass washers- all the volunteers who make this wonderful show a reality- must be recognised and applauded.”
Only wines that have been awarded a Gold medal can be considered for the National trophies, and this year’s winners are:
Sparkling Trophy – Coldstream Hills 2018 Yarra Valley Pinot Noir Chardonnay
White Varietal Trophy – La Kooki 2025 Chenin Rocks Chenin Blanc
Blended White Trophy – Sapling Yard 2025 Fiori Riesling Pinot Gris Gewürztraminer Pinot Blanc
Pinot Gris/Grigio Trophy – Lobethal Road 2025 Pinot Gris
Sauvignon Blanc Trophy – Sidewood Estate 2025 Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling Trophy – Leo Buring 2022 Leonay Mature Release Riesling
Semillon Trophy – Tyrrell’s Vineyards 2017 Vat 1 Semillon
Chardonnay Trophy – Evans & Tate 2023 Single Vineyard Chardonnay
Sweet White Trophy – De Bortoli Wines 2022 Noble One
Rosé Trophy – Jacob’s Creek 2025 Le Petit Rosé
Red Varietal Trophy – De Bortoli Wines 2025 Yarra Valley Estate Vineyard Gamay
Pinot Trophy – Giant Steps 2024 Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir
Grenache Trophy – Willunga 100 2024 Trott Vineyard Blewitt Springs Grenache
Grenache Blends Trophy – St Hugo 2024 Grenache Shiraz Mataro
Shiraz Trophy – Jim Barry 2023 Lodge Hill Shiraz
Shiraz Blends Trophy – Hamelin Bay Wines 2023 Rampant Red
Cabernet Trophy – Xanadu 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Blends Trophy – Lake Breeze 2023 Arthurs Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec
Alternate Red Blends Trophy – Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards 2025 Brioni’s Blend
Fortified Trophy – Morris Wines Cellar Reserve Grand Muscat
The National trophy winners were then considered for the best wine of show awards, with the Len Evans Memorial White Wine of Show award going to the Evans & Tate 2023 Single Vineyard Chardonnay, while the James Hoaliday Red Wine of Show went to the Xanadu 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Every wine entered into this year’s awards event will be available to taste at the National Wine Festival, which is being held at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra over today, June 12 and tomorrow.
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