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A small wine business in the Clare Valley has recently been honoured with not one, but two major wine awards. Kenny Wine, founded in 2021 by Andrew and Victoria Kenny, has scooped up the 2024 Vigneron of the Year Award in the Young Gun of Wine Awards, as well as The Rising Star Award in The Clare Valley Wine & Grape Association’s Hall of Fame.
The Vigneron award, presented in the 18th Annual Young Gun of Wine Awards, honours winemakers that “lovingly tend to the land and the vines that they make wine from”. Kenny Wine was the only South Australian winemaker to be recognised, showcasing their commitment to producing outstanding wines, while also having a focus on sustainable vineyard practices.
“We’re very proud. It reaffirms our commitment to the land that we’re working on,” Andrew Kenny said.
“As first generation winegrowers, we really lean on everyone around us. We’re not full of resources that we’ve built up over 50 years.
“We sort of just ring up a mate. It could be a farmer that lives down the road, or a viticulturist, or a winemaker for their advice. We lean on everyone around us.”

Kenny Wine has also been honoured with the prestigious Rising Star Award from The Clare Valley Wine & Grape Association, which is only awarded once every decade. This title recognises influential young individuals in the Clare Valley wine industry who make significant contributes to the region’s development.

Kenny Wine specialises in Clare Valley riesling and Adelaide Hills pinot noir, crafting wines that reflect the classic style of these varieties and highlight the unique characteristics of their vineyard sites.
At the heart of Kenny Wine’s philosophy is their commitment to small-batch production and a biological farming methods. They focus on producing single vineyard wines across multiple regions, using practices that reduce chemical use and promote soil health.
Kenny Wine’s dedication to sustainability ensures that every bottle they make not only embodies the essence of the Clare Valley, but also showcases a thoughtful approach to winemaking.
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