Galway Pipe, Australia’s foremost producer of fortified wines, has been awarded top honours at the esteemed Frankfurt International Trophy 2024. Amidst a tasting of over 2,550 wines hailing from nearly 30 nations, Galway Pipe secured two prestigious awards, underscoring their unwavering dedication to excellence and tradition.
The Galway Pipe Bourbon Barrel Tawny 10 YO was bestowed the esteemed title of Best Australian Wine, a remarkable achievement within a fiercely competitive category. Additionally, the Galway Pipe Grand Tawny 12 YO received the esteemed Grand Gold award, further cementing the winemaker’s esteemed reputation as a purveyor of exceptional Tawny wines.
“These awards are a testament to our hard work and passion for creating fortified wines that are steeped in tradition and appeal to contemporary palates globally. It’s an honour to be recognised on such a significant stage as the Frankfurt International Trophy,” Chris Dix, Galway Pipe Head Winemaker and Master Blender said.
Under the guidance of Head Winemaker Chris Dix and Senior Winemaker Chad Smith, Galway Pipe’s winemaking team is committed to crafting fortified wines that pay homage to tradition while also setting new standards in quality. With their profound expertise and unwavering passion, both winemakers leverage their extensive experience to produce wines that seamlessly blend innovation with tradition.
“The Bourbon Barrel Tawny 10 YO and Grand Tawny 12 YO are products of meticulous care and craftsmanship. These awards reflect the passion and hard work our team pours into every phase of production, ensuring that each vintage meets and exceeds the high standards we set for ourselves. This approach has not only shaped our current offerings but will also guide us as we craft the next generation of exceptional wines,” says Chris said.
The Frankfurt International Trophy stands as one of the world’s premier wine, beer, and spirits competitions, renowned for its stringent criteria and diverse panel of international judges, encompassing oenologists, sommeliers, and wine enthusiasts alike.
Galway Pipe epitomises the pinnacle of winemaking, dedicated to crafting wines that capture the essence of Sir Henry Lionel Galway’s relentless pursuit of perfection. Situated in Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Galway Pipe is celebrated for its bold, intricate fortified wines, which mirror the distinctive Mediterranean climate of the region and honour the brand’s illustrious heritage.
With a prolonged oak maturation period and a diverse array of barrel finishes, these wines exhibit remarkable depth and complexity, offering immediate enjoyment or the potential for graceful ageing over many decades.