McLaren Vale Shiraz shines on the world stage
The results are in for the 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition and two refined expressions of McLaren Vale Shiraz have each earned a gold medal place in one of the world's most highly regarded international wine competitions.
This year, the IWSC received thousands of entries from across the world. The judging team consisted of over 120 international judges, including 20 Masters of Wine and nearly a dozen Master Sommeliers.
The IWSC Judging Committee member Alistair Cooper MW led the Australian tasting, noting that Australian Shiraz, Chardonnay and the country’s fortified wines were among the highlights.
“McLaren Vale Shiraz were solid and performed as I would expect them to. We tasted many well-made wines that were true to their origin,” noted Alistair Cooper MW.
McLaren Vale Shiraz scooped the medals, with two standout wines awarded with gold. The top performers were both powerful and refined, with concentrated fruit aromas, chocolate notes and spiciness on the nose; as well as a firm palate with ripe tannins and a long finish. “Stylish!” – exclaimed the judges describing these expressions of Shiraz.
Beyond the gold medals, a collection of silver and bronze medals were also awarded to McLaren Vale wines.
The IWSC Wine Judging Committee will now re-taste each gold-winning wine to select the best bottles across a range of categories. The trophy winners will be revealed in September.
2024 INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION: McLAREN VALE MEDAL LIST
GOLD
Dandelion Vineyards Firehawk Shiraz 2022 | 95pts
Ponting Wines The Pinnacle Shiraz 2022 | 95pts
SILVER
Beresford Barrel Select GSM 2022, 92pts
Beresford Limited Release Shiraz 2016, 92pts
Chapel Hill Road Block Shiraz 2021, 92pts
Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart Shiraz 2022, 92pts
Wirra Wirra RSW Shiraz 2021, 91pts
Shingleback Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, 91pts
Chapel Hill Gorge Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, 91pts
Wirra Wirra Vintage Bell Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, 91pts
Heirloom Vineyards Shiraz 2022, 90pts
Shingleback D Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, 90pts
Shingleback Single Vineyard Grenache 2022, 90pts
Wirra Wirra Catapult Shiraz 2022, 90pts
Gemtree Wines Cinnabar Grenache-Shiraz-Mataro 2022, 90pts
Beresford Grand Reserve Shiraz 2016, 90pts
Beresford Chardonnay 2022, 90pts
Dandelion Vineyards Moonrise Kingdom 2022, 90pts
BRONZE
Heirloom Vineyards Wine Co Anevo Grenache-Touriga-Tempranillo 2023
d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2018
Wirra Wirra The Holy Thirst Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz 2021
Wirra Wirra MVCG Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Gemtree Wines Uncut Shiraz 2022
Wirra Wirra Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz-Merlot 2022
Heirloom Vineyards Wine Co Alcala Grenache 2023
Wirra Wirra The Absconder Grenache 2023
d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Beresford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Beresford Classic Shiraz 2021
Wirra Wirra Dry Grenache Rosé 2023
Beresford Emblem Fiano 2023
Wirra Wirra Farmer's Heart Grenache 2023
Accolade Wines Tesco Finest Grenache 2021
Wirra Wirra Chook Block Shiraz 2021
Willunga 100 Trott Vineyard Blewitt Springs Grenache 2022
Willunga 100 Smart Vineyard Clarendon Grenache 2022
d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvèdre 2019
Beresford Estate Shiraz 2020
Zonte's Footstep Z-Force 2019
See all IWSC results here: https://tinyurl.com/2kbwyy6z