You don’t have to be a wine connoisseur to know that one of the best things in Australia is the phenomenal range of local and boutique wines one can enjoy at home.

And if there was any doubt about the calibre of Aussie tipple, it’s about to be silenced—after all, why else would wines from Australia dominate at the world’s most exclusive wines event?

At the recent Global Fine Wine Challenge (GFWC) awards, an Aussie variant was awarded the special title of ‘Wine of the Show’ as well as ‘Sparkling Wine of Show’.

Tasmanian wine Pirie Late Disgorged Sparkling 2011 was selected as the top dog of the competition after being praised for its ‘unique’ flavour.

Australia made a mark in the 2023 GFWC awards, as six wines from the country received recognition. Image: Pexels

The sparkling wine costs $145 and netted an impressive 97 points out of a possible 100, as well as the enviable title.

Toni Patterson, the first Australian woman to become a ‘Master of Wine’, expressed: 'Bright, fresh and zippy. Fresh lemon. Cracked wheat. Gorgeous brioche flavours. I love the length and energy of this wine.'

The elite competition can only be participated through invitation. The competitors in the GFWC are Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, and South Africa.

'It really is a great tribute to everyone involved in producing this wine; from the growers to our team in the winery, with Tasmania once again proving its quality on the world stage,' Pirie Senior Winemaker Tom Wallace told a news source.

In relation, not only was Tasmanian sparkling wine named best in the world, five other Aussie wines were also crowned winners of different categories—Giant Steps Fatal Shore Pinot Noir, Domaine Naturaliste Morus Cabernet Sauvignon, Yalumba the Caley Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, Syrah St Hugo Barossa Shiraz, and the Collector Wines Shoreline Rosé Sangiovese.

If they live up to the hype, then these are wines we can certainly drink a toast to!

Key Takeaways

• The Tasmanian wine Pirie Late Disgorged Sparkling 2011 has been named 'best in the world' at the annual Global Fine Wine Challenge.
• The wine, which costs $145, scored 97 out of 100 points and was praised for its 'unique' flavour and 'length and energy'.
• The Global Fine Wine Challenge is an invitation-only event with competitors from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, and South Africa.
• Five other Australian wines also won in different categories–Giant Steps Fatal Shore Pinot Noir, Domaine Naturaliste Morus Cabernet Sauvignon, Yalumba the Caley Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, Syrah St Hugo Barossa Shiraz, and the Collector Wines Shoreline Rosé Sangiovese.

What do you think of this story? Have you ever tried any of the wines listed above? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[Argie]

Well thats great for Australian wine makers but who can afford those prices

 

[Jest]

You don’t have to be a wine connoisseur to know that one of the best things in Australia is the phenomenal range of local and boutique wines one can enjoy at home.

And if there was any doubt about the calibre of Aussie tipple, it’s about to be silenced—after all, why else would wines from Australia dominate at the world’s most exclusive wines event?

At the recent Global Fine Wine Challenge (GFWC) awards, an Aussie variant was awarded the special title of ‘Wine of the Show’ as well as ‘Sparkling Wine of Show’.

Tasmanian wine Pirie Late Disgorged Sparkling 2011 was selected as the top dog of the competition after being praised for its ‘unique’ flavour.

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Australia made a mark in the 2023 GFWC awards, as six wines from the country received recognition. Image: Pexels

The sparkling wine costs $145 and netted an impressive 97 points out of a possible 100, as well as the enviable title.

Toni Patterson, the first Australian woman to become a ‘Master of Wine’, expressed: 'Bright, fresh and zippy. Fresh lemon. Cracked wheat. Gorgeous brioche flavours. I love the length and energy of this wine.'

The elite competition can only be participated through invitation. The competitors in the GFWC are Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, and South Africa.

'It really is a great tribute to everyone involved in producing this wine; from the growers to our team in the winery, with Tasmania once again proving its quality on the world stage,' Pirie Senior Winemaker Tom Wallace told a news source.

In relation, not only was Tasmanian sparkling wine named best in the world, five other Aussie wines were also crowned winners of different categories—Giant Steps Fatal Shore Pinot Noir, Domaine Naturaliste Morus Cabernet Sauvignon, Yalumba the Caley Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, Syrah St Hugo Barossa Shiraz, and the Collector Wines Shoreline Rosé Sangiovese.

If they live up to the hype, then these are wines we can certainly drink a toast to!

Key Takeaways

• The Tasmanian wine Pirie Late Disgorged Sparkling 2011 has been named 'best in the world' at the annual Global Fine Wine Challenge.
• The wine, which costs $145, scored 97 out of 100 points and was praised for its 'unique' flavour and 'length and energy'.
• The Global Fine Wine Challenge is an invitation-only event with competitors from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, and South Africa.
• Five other Australian wines also won in different categories–Giant Steps Fatal Shore Pinot Noir, Domaine Naturaliste Morus Cabernet Sauvignon, Yalumba the Caley Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, Syrah St Hugo Barossa Shiraz, and the Collector Wines Shoreline Rosé Sangiovese.

What do you think of this story? Have you ever tried any of the wines listed above? Let us know in the comments below!

will give it a miss and stick to my $10 - .

 

[Bezz]

Must be gold plated

 

[Veggiepatch]

Glorified vinegar....