The Global Fine Wine Challenge 2023, the most exclusive wine show in the world, has announced its winners and Australia has emerged as the ‘Nation of Show’ with 18 trophies and 36 gold medals. New Zealand and South Africa also impressed the judges with their wines across various categories.
The best of the New World
The Global Fine Wine Challenge 2023, formerly known as the Six Nations Wine Challenge, is an invitation-only competition that showcases the finest wines of the New World. The participating countries are Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the USA. Each country selects 120 wines across 22 classes, which are then transported to Sydney, Australia, and judged blind by a panel of experts from each nation.
The challenge celebrates both the uniformity and the diversity of the New World wines, as the judges compare and contrast the different styles, regions, and grape varieties. The competition is also a great opportunity for the winemakers to benchmark their wines against their peers and gain international recognition.
Australia dominates the show
Australia has proven its excellence in winemaking by winning the ‘Nation of Show’ award, which is given to the country with the highest average score across all classes. Australia also won the most trophies (18) and gold medals (36) among the five countries, followed by New Zealand with 12 trophies and 24 gold medals, and South Africa with 10 trophies and 20 gold medals.
Some of the Australian wines that stood out in the competition are:
- Penfolds Grange 2019, which won the International Trophy for the best Shiraz/Syrah and the Champion Red Wine of the Show.
- Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 2020, which won the International Trophy for the best Chardonnay and the Champion White Wine of the Show.
- Seppeltsfield Para Liqueur 100 Year Old, which won the International Trophy for the best Fortified Wine and the Champion Wine of the Show.
New Zealand and South Africa impress across the show
New Zealand and South Africa also showcased their diversity and quality of wines at the Global Fine Wine Challenge 2023, winning trophies and gold medals in various classes. Some of the highlights are:
- Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir 2021, which won the International Trophy for the best Pinot Noir and the Champion Pinot Noir of the Show.
- Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc 2020, which won the International Trophy for the best Sauvignon Blanc and the Champion Sauvignon Blanc of the Show.
- Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2019, which won the International Trophy for the best Bordeaux Blend and the Champion Bordeaux Blend of the Show.
- DeMorgenzon Reserve Chenin Blanc 2020, which won the International Trophy for the best Aromatic White and the Champion Aromatic White of the Show.
The full list of winners and events
The full list of winners of the Global Fine Wine Challenge 2023 can be viewed on the official website of the competition. The winners will also be celebrated at an award event, which will be announced soon. The event will feature a tasting of the trophy and gold medal-winning wines, as well as a presentation of the awards by the judges and the organizers.
The Global Fine Wine Challenge 2023 is a prestigious and exciting event that showcases the best of the New World wines. The competition is a testament to the passion, innovation, and excellence of the winemakers and the judges, who have contributed to the advancement and recognition of the New World wine industry.
