fbpx

Diversity Aplenty in 2023 Riesling Show Results

Differences of opinion about riesling

Diversity aplenty in 2023 Riesling Show results makes you wonder whether the whole Australian wine show system actually contributes anything to a consumer’s knowledge.

To take one obvious example: Brothers at War “Nothing in Common” was the trophy winner in Melbourne with its gold medal and 97 on the 100 points scale. At Sydney 88 points was enough for only a bronze. The 86 points in Adelaide barely crept into the bronze category.

Look through the list of all the 2023 Rieslings that won a gold medal at one of the major shows and you’ll find scores of other anomalies.

Wine show judges are meant to be imbued with similar principles guiding their choice of what is good and bad but the results don’t show it.

Back in June I did a similar evaluation of shiraz judging. It showed the same kind of randomness as the rieslings.

WineryWineScoreMedalShow
Alkoomi WinesAlkoomi Collection Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
$23.3788BronzeMelbourne
<85Perth
<85Adelaide
$21Alkoomi Grazing Collection Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
88BronzeMelbourne
BronzePerth
<85Adelaide
Atlas WinesAtlas Watervale Riesling95GoldMelbourne
$23.3396GoldAdelaide
Atlas Watervale Riesling 17290SilverMelbourne
$2593SilverAdelaide
Best’s WinesBest’s Great Western Riesling95GoldMelbourne
$26.99 DM94SilverRiesling Challenge
<85Adelaide
Boston Bay WinesBoston Bay Wines Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
$36 for 2024 CD
Brothers At War WinesBrothers at War “Nothing in Common”97GoldMelbourne
$38 CD95GoldRiesling Challenge
88BronzeSydney
85BronzeAdelaide
Casella Family BrandsPeter Lehmann Wigan Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
$46.99 DM
Capel Vale WinesCapel Vale Whispering Hill Riesling95GoldSydney
$39.99 CD?91SilverMelbourne
90SiverRiesling Challenge
CherubinoFrankland River Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
<85Adelaide
Frankland River Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
$45 CD95GoldMelbourne
Laissez Faire Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
$34 CD85BronzeMelbourne
<85Adelaide
Claymore WinesJoshua Tree Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
$21.99 DM
Sunshine of Your Love Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
Superstition Reserve Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
Clos ClareClos Clare RieslingGoldPerth
$32CD90SilverMelbourne
90SilverAdelaide
Elderton WinesElderton Estate Eden Valley Riesling95GoldMelbourne
$24.9090SilverRiesling Challenge
82Sydney
92SilverAdelaide
Eldredge VineyardsEldredge Blue Chip Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
$29 Nicks Wine<85Melbourne
<85Adelaide
Freycinet VineyardFreycinet Vineyard Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
$36 CD for 202493SilverMelbourne
Gallagher WinesGallagher Wines Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
Gibson WinesGibson Burkes Hill Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
HenschkeJulius95GoldRiesling Challenge
$49.6693SilverAdelaide
Jim Barry WinesJim Barry Barry and Sons Riesling95GoldMelbourne
$25
Jim Barry Expressions Riesling95GoldMelbourne
$30SilverPerth
88BronzeAdelaide
$25.99 Nicks WineJim Barry Lodge Hill Riesling96GoldBrisbane
95GoldSydney
95GoldAdelaide
GoldPerth
<85Melbourne
$17.99 DMJim Barry Watervale Riesling95GoldMelbourne
SilverPerth
88BronzeAdelaide
John Hughes WinesRieslingfreak No.12 Flaxman Valley95GoldBrisbane
$35<85Melbourne
BronzePerth
86BronzeSydney
<85Adelaide
Langmeil WineryLangmeil Wattle Brae95GoldRiesling Challenge
$30 CD
Leo Buring Pty LtdLeo Buring Eden Valley Riesling96GoldAdelaide
$17.9989BronzeSydney
Mercuri EstateSettebello Spade Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
Millons WinesClare’s Secret RieslingGoldPerth
$22 CD for 202495GoldRiesling Challenge
83Sydney
<85Adelaide
<85Brisbane
<85Melbourne
Moppity VineyardsMoppity Vineyards Atrius Riesling95GoldMelbourne
$35 CD
Mt Lofty Ranges VineyardMt Lofty Ranges Home Block Riesling95GoldMelbourne
$30 CD
Naked Run WinesNaked Run The First Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
$25 CD95GoldMelbourne
86BronzeAdelaide
Paulett WinesPauletts 109 Reserve Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
90SilverMelbourne
PenfoldsCellar Reserve Polish Hill River96GoldAdelaide
Penna LanePenna Lane Watervale95GoldAdelaide
$26
Pike and Joyce WinesPike and Joyce Ceder Riesling95GoldMelbourne
$32 CD95GoldRiesling Challenge
88BronzeAdelaide
Pikes WinesPikes Merle Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
$62 CD
$24.99 DMPikes Traditionale Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
87BronzeAdelaide
Pinnacle DrinksKing of Clare Clare Valley Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
$16.99 DM87BronzeMelbourne
SilverPerth
Reillys WinesBarking Mad Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
$29 CD
Risky Business WinesRisky Business Luxe Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
$25 CD
Robert Stein WineryRobert Stein Dry Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
$4090SilverSydney
Shut the Gate WinesRosie’s Patch Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
$28 CD
Skillogalee WinesSkillogalee Trevarrick Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
$55 CD<85Melbourne
88BronzeAdelaide
Tamburlaine Organic WinesOrganic Wines Winelovers Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
$20 CD
Tar & RosesTar & Roses Lewis Riesling95GoldMelbourne
$26 CD
The Vintner’s DaughterSemi-sweet Riesling96GoldRiesling Challenge
$42 CD
The Wilson VineyardThe Wilson Watervale95GoldRiesling Challenge
$22 CD
Tim Adams WinesTim Adams Riesling95GoldRiesling Challenge
$19.99 DM
Price details: DM is Dan Murphy price, CD is cellar door price, other prices taken from Google

Share this post :

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Latest News
Categories

Subscribe to our newsletter

Weekly offers and wine insights straight to your inbox.

Scroll to Top