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The winners of Dan Murphy’s inaugural Best in Glass Wine Awards prove that great wine doesn’t have to come with a high price tag.
Hear that? It’s the sound of the happy clinks of glasses as we (and our wallets) celebrate the winners of Dan Murphy’s new Best in Glass Wine Awards.
Judged by an expert team of Wine Merchants, over 700 wines across categories spanning reds, whites, sparklings, rosés and alternative styles were sipped, savoured, and seriously critiqued, with the 46 winners now uncorked to the public.
To be considered for the awards, wines needed to be available nationally in Dan Murphy’s stores and priced under the $50 mark, which means many of the newly crowned trophy holders are not only widely available, but very affordable—with many coming in at under $15.
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Each category named three winners: Best, Best Value and Best International, with judging focused less on technical detail and more on helping everyday wine drinkers (that’s you and me) find the right bottle for the right occasion.
“The result is a line-up of Aussie favourites and international gems that cover just about every drinking occasion you can think of, from steak night to date night,” says Andrew Shedden, General Manager of Premium and Luxury at Dan Murphy’s.
“In particular, the panel was impressed by cool climate styles like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sparkling. They also highlighted the unbelievable value that traditional reds like Shiraz and Cabernet are providing.”
The Best in Glass Wine Award Winners
Many of Australia’s top wine regions were included in the winners list, with South Australia leading the charge and picking up 13 wins in total from wines produced in the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley.
Victoria’s Yarra Valley and King Valley helped the state bring home eight awards, and five wines from Western Australia’s Margaret River were also given bragging rights. Tasmania dominated the sparkling category, with top international regions like Côtes-du-Rhône, Champagne, and Marlborough all awarded. Here is a snapshot of some of the winners—the full list can be viewed here.
Shiraz
Best: Langmeil Valley Floor Shiraz $32.99 (Barossa Valley)
Best Value: Shingleback Red Knot Shiraz $12.99 (McLaren Vale)
Best International: Cave De Tain Saint-Joseph Grand Classique $46.99 (Rhône Valley)
Pinot Noir
Best: Langmeil Valley Floor Shiraz $32.99 (Barossa Valley)
Best Value: Shingleback Red Knot Shiraz $12.99 (McLaren Vale)
Best International: Cave De Tain Saint-Joseph Grand Classique $46.99 (Rhône Valley)
Chardonnay
Best: Oakridge Valley Series Chardonnay $29.99 (Yarra Valley)
Best Value: Madfish Gold Turtle Chardonnay $16.99 (Margaret River)
Best International: Jean Marc Brocard Chablis $44.99 (Chablis)
Sauvignon Blanc
Best: Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc $35.29 (Marlborough)
Best Value: Noble Fellows Sauvignon Blanc $14.99 (Martinborough)
Best International: Patient Cottat Sancerre Anciennes Vignes $48.99 (Sancerre)
Rosé
Best: Dominique Portet Fontaine Rosé $28.29 (Yarra Valley)
Best Value: Jacob’s Creek Le Petit Rosé $16.99 (South Australia)
Best International: Miraval Provence Rosé $41.99 (Provence)
Sparkling NV
Best: Clover Hill Tasmania Multi Vintage Exceptionnelle $45.99 (Tasmania)
Best Value: Devil’s Corner Sparkling Cuvée NV $26.99 (Tasmania)
Best International: Charles Orban Blanc de Blancs Champagne $49.99 (Champagne)
Taste Test
Want to taste the winners for yourself? Select Dan Murphy’s stores will be hosting ticketed, in-store tasting events on Saturday, May 17th, giving customers a chance to sample a selection of the winning wines under the guidance of a knowledgeable Wine Merchant.
Tickets are $20 per person and includes a $20 Dan’s Gift Card for on-the-day-sales. Participating stores include Malvern East, Kawana, Marion, Bicton and Leichhardt.
The winning wines will also be available to sample from the National Tasting Table every Friday and Saturday from May 1st until May 28th at participating stores.
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