Results and Awards
The Best Sparkling Wines In Australia
Best Australian Sparkling Wine Show Results
Results for the 2021 Grapeworks Australian Sparkling Wine Show are now available – see below for details.
The Australian Sparkling Wine Show is held annually and results from previous shows are shown here. Major trophy winners and class trophy winners for the best Australian sparkling wine are listed together with our judging panel for the most recent years.
To see the full results view our 2021 ASWS Results Booklet.
2021 Major Trophies

Best Wine Of Show
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Arras 2013
Blanc de Blancs

Best Mature Wine Of Show
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Arras 2013 Blanc de Blancs

Best Young Wine Of Show
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Cuvée-Co Wines The Kenneth Vintage Brut 2019
2021 Class Trophies
Class 1: Best Sparkling, >60 months tirage age
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Arras 2013 Blanc de Blancs
Class 2: Best sparkling 24-60 months tirage
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Arras NV Origin South
Class 3: Best Sparkling, <24mths tirage
Sponsored by Europress
Cuvée-Co Wines The Kenneth Vintage Brut 2019
CLASS 4: Best Sparkling Rose
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The Ridge North Lilydale NV Sparkling Rose
CLASS 5: Best Sparkling Prosecco
Sponsored by Chef & Sommelier
De Bortoli NV King Valley Prosecco
CLASS 6: Best Other Sparkling Class
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No trophy awarded
CLASS 7: Best Sparkling Red
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Taltarni 2018 Sparkling Shiraz
Chair of Judges: Jane Faulkner
Judges: Sarah Andrew, Sandrine Gimon, Joshua Cooper, John Harris
Find the full 2021 Show results here.
Historical Show Results and Award Winners
2019 MAJOR TROPHIES
Best Mature Wine of Show – Hollydene Estate 2008 Juul Blanc de Blanc Chardonnay
Best Mature Wine of Show – Hollydene Estate 2008 Juul Blanc de Blanc Chardonnay
Best Young Wine of Show – Chateau Yaldara 2015 Vintage Sparkling Chardonnay
2019 Class TROPHIES
CLASS 1: Best Extended Yeast Age, bottle fermented, >60 months tirage age – Hollydene Estate 2008 Juul Blanc de Blanc Chardonnay
CLASS 2: Best sparkling White, bottle fermented 24-60 months tirage age – Josef Chromy 2015 Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
CLASS 3: Best Sparkling White, bottle fermented, <24mths tirage age –Chateau Yaldara 2015 Vintage Sparkling Chardonnay
CLASS 4: Best Sparkling Rose, Classic Varieties –Taltarni 2013 Tache Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
CLASS 5: Best Sparkling Prosecco – Yarra Burn 2019 King Valley Prosecco
CLASS 6: Best Open Sparkling Class – No trophy awarded
CLASS 7: Best Sparkling Red – Peter Lehmann 2013 Black Queen Sparkling Shiraz
Chair of Judges: Jane Faulkner
Judges: Peta Baverstock, Teresa Heuzenroeder
Associate Judges: John Harris, Kelly Healy
Find the full 2019 Show results here.

Wine Producers Enter Your Best Australian Sparkling Wine
Entering your sparkling wine provides the opportunity to be recognised by your peers and the wine making industry in Australia.
Being a finalist or winner at the show can give your wine marketing a boost.
There are several wine classes to enter. Click below for entry details.
Previous Show Results
2020
There was no 2020 Australian Sparkling Wine Show due to the Covid pandemic.
2019
2019 Wine of Show: Hollydene Estate 2008 Juul Blanc de Blanc Chardonnay.
For additional information please see the 2019 full catalogue of results.
2018
2017 Wine of Show: Hollydene Estate NV Juul Blanc de Blanc Chardonnay.
For additional information please see the 2018 full catalogue of results.
2017
2017 Wine of Show: House of Arras 2003 EJ Carr Late Disgorged Chardonnay, Pinot Noir.
For additional information please see the 2017 full catalogue of results.
2016
In 2016 the ASWS took a break to incorporate as a stand-alone entity.
2015
2015 Wine of Show: House of Arras Blanc de Blancs 2006 – Tasmania.
For additional information please see the 2015 Class Winners results.
2014
2014 Wine of Show: Grant Burge Wines “Helene” Grand Cuvee 2004 – Tasmania.
2013
2013 Wine of Show: Courabyra 2001 805 – Tumbarumba NSW.
2012
2012 Wine of Show: House of Arras EJ Carr Late Disgorged 2001 – Tasmania.
2011
2011 Wine of Show: Brown Brothers “Patricia” Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2006 – King Valley, Victoria.
2010
2010 Wine of Show: Clover Hill Blanc de Blancs 2006 – Pipers Rivers Tasmania.

