Australia Wins Five International Trophies at Decanter World Wine Awards 2015

Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) is renowned for being the largest and most influential wine competition globally, results providing a trusted and comprehensive list of wine recommendations and international stockists from around the world.

This year the awards received a record number of 15,929 entries from 48 countries, and out of the 35 international trophies awarded, Australia took home an impressive five.

Praised for being the best in their varietal categories, the wines representing Australia’s 2015 winning five included:

2014 Bay of Fires Sauvignon Black – Tasmania

2009 Leasingham Classic Clare Riesling – South Australia

2013 Longview Epitome Late Harvest Riesling – South Australia

2008 McWilliam’s 1877 – Cross-regional blend

2013 Sidewood Mappinga Shiraz – South Australia

Australia’s strong presence was also recognised by judges in the regional category - where 9 trophies were claimed, and the wider category – where 19 gold medals were further awarded to Bay of Fires and Leasingham, as well as House of Arras, Houghton and Brookland Value.

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