Image: Murray Street Vineyards
The much-anticipated winners of the 2023 Marananga Wine Show have been announced, and wine enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement.
This unique wine show, now in its nineteenth year, stands as a testament to the rich wine heritage of the Barossa Valley.
Hosted by St. Michael’s Gnadenfrei Lutheran Church, the Marananga Wine Show is the nation’s only sub-regional wine show. This exclusivity offers wine lovers an unparalleled insight into the exquisite wines produced from grapes grown solely within the Western Barossa sub-region.
This year’s winners, a mix of iconic names like Seppeltsfield and Hentley Farm and emerging small-batch producers, have set a new benchmark in wine excellence. These accolades are not just local triumphs; they often predict success at national wine shows, making the Marananga Wine Show a bellwether for Australia’s wine industry.
Founded in 2004, the wine show’s primary aim was to assist small producers in the tight-knit community to benchmark their wines. Over the years, it has evolved into a must-enter event for both hobbyists and established producers.
But it’s not just about the wines. The Marananga Wine Show is a celebration of community. The show features a public tasting event, held at Old Redemption Cellar, Peter Lehmann Wines, where guests can sample a diverse range of wines.
There’s also The People’s Choice Award which adds an interactive element to the Wine Show.
But without further ado….
TROPHY WINNERS OF 2023 MARANANGA WINE SHOW
Cooperage 1912 Trophy for Wine of Show
Whistler Wines – 2022 ‘Atypical’ Shiraz
Gnadenfrei Lutheran Church Marananga Trophy for Exhibitor of Show
Elk Wines
Appellation at The Louise Tropy for People’s Choice
Elk Wines – 2022 Marananga Grenache
Nitschke Furniture trophy for Best White Wine
Michael Hall Wines – 2022 Greenock
MCC Adelaide trophy for Best Rosé
Seppeltsfield – 2023 Barossa Grenache Rosé
The Greenock Trophy for Best Grenache
Elk Wines – 2022 Marananga Grenache
Winecheck Barossa trophy for Best Grenache Dominant Blend
Elderton Wines – 2022 Elderton Wines Estate Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro
Fabro-Weld Trophy for Best Dry Red Blend
Sieber Wines – 2021 Sieber Wines Cabernet Shiraz
Barossa Vine Improvement trophy for Best Other Red Varietal / Alternative Wine:
Greenock Creek Wines – 2022 Greenock Creek Mataro
SANECTOR Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon
Hentley Farm – 2022 Hentley Farm Cabernet Sauvignon
Tanunda Cellars Trophy for Best Shiraz 2022 or younger:
Whistler Wines – 2022 ‘A typical’ Shiraz
Barossa Valley Ballooning Trophy for Best Shiraz 2021
Murray Street Vineyards – 2021 Greenock Estate Shiraz
Winegrapes Australia Trophy for Best Shiraz 2020 or older:
Reillys Wines – 2018 Reillys Greenock Reserve Shiraz
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