Australian Organic Limited is delighted to announce the winners of the Australian Organic Wine Awards 2023.

Ngeringa Vineyard’s Iluma Syrah 2021 has been awarded the Cullen Wines Trophy for Wine of Show, as well as the Red of Show. Jackson Wine Estates’ 2022 Yangarra Estate Vineyard Blanc was awarded White of Show

Six category winners were announced, as well as 11 Gold Medal winners.

Cullen Wines Trophy Wine of Show, Red of Show and Gold Medal
2021 Ngeringa Iluma Syrah, Ngeringa Vineyards, Adelaide Hills

White of Show and Gold Medal
2022 Yangarra Estate Vineyard Blanc, Jackson Wine Estates, McLaren Vale

Best New Entrant, Gold Medal
2020 Carlei Estate Fruit Day Shiraz, Carlei Wines, Heathcote

Best Park Wine, Gold Medal
2022 Yalumba Gen Viognier, Hill-Smith Family Estates, South Australia

Best Left of Centre Wine, Silver Medal
2022 Stormflower Pet Nat, Stormflower Vineyards, Margaret River

Best Chillable Red, Gold Medal
2021 A thing of beauty Grenache, Tscharke, Barossa Valley

The full list of winners including Gold, Silver and Bronze awards can be found here.

• For AOL Members or certified operators licensed to the Australian Certified Organic Standard (ACOS), the entry fee is $50 including GST for up to six wine entries.
• For those not certified to the ACOS, the entry fee is $250 including GST for up to six wine entries.
• Applications are open to certification bodies ACO, AUS-QUAL, SXC, BDRI, NCO, and OFC.
• All wines to be commercially labelled and available in Australia at the time of entry. A minimum quantity of 25 cases of submitted wines must be available for sale at the time of the announcement to maximise the commercial opportunity.
• Proof of certification must be presented if required.
• Applications and payment will only be accepted via the provided online links and forms.
• Applicants must send 3 bottles of each entered wine to provided address (3x corked or 3x screw cap). Wines to be sent to AOL Offices in Nundah (details to be provided in your confirmation email).
• Applicants may submit up to six certified wines, including any varietals and vintage.
• No tank samples accepted.
• Applications open on Thursday 27 April 2023 and close at COB on Friday 9 June 2023. Winners will be announced on Friday 8 September 2023.
• Samples received after 16 June 2023 will be RTS.
• Winners will be required to supply a high-resolution image of themselves and/or product to be used for Australian Organic Wine Awards announcements.