The 2023 Mornington Peninsula Wine Show marked a decade of wine show success, showcasing the rich diversity of winemaking talent across the Mornington Peninsula. The Mornington Peninsula Wine Show Lunch and Trophy Presentation, hosted at the iconic Jackalope Hotels and brought together over 120 local wine producers. Best Sparkling Wine - 2018 Yabby Lake Single Vineyard Cuvee Nina Full results can be found here. We thank our generous sponsors for their ongoing support of the wine industry on the Mornington Peninsula. MCC Labels Riedel Classic Oak Orora Glass Sanector Kay & Burton Winechek Midland Insurance IVE Print Priority One Mornington Peninsula Vignerons WINE Show
TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF WINE SHOW SUCCESS
Chief Judge Dan Buckle highlighted the show's diverse results, emphasising the unique characteristics of the Mornington Peninsula's sites and sub-regions. He stated, "We had a broad spectrum of results, which is a refreshing departure from the dominance of a few wineries that can sometimes occur at regional shows. This inclusivity reflects the essence of what a regional show should be."
Buckle further noted that, while the Mornington Peninsula is synonymous with pinot noir and chardonnay, certain vineyards in the region excel in producing cool climate shiraz and other varietals including sparkling wines, cooler vintage pinot gris, and riesling which can be wonderfully expressive, thanks to the meticulous sourcing and craftsmanship by talented producers.2023 WINE SHOW TROPHY WINNERS
Best Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris - 2023 Crittenden Peninsula Pinot Gris
Best Rose - 2023 Baillieu Rose
Best White Varietal or Blend - 2023 Paringa Estate ‘Estate’ Riesling
Best Chardonnay - 2022 Port Phillip Estate Single Block Morillon Chardonnay
Best Red Varietal or Blend - 2022 Devils Baie Syrah+
Best Pinot Noir - 2022 Paringa Estate ‘Estate’ Pinot Noir
Best Small Producer - Yal Yal Estate
Chardonnay Provenance Award - Paringa Estate ‘The Paringa’ Chardonnay – 2018, 2021, 2022
Pinot Noir Provenance Award - Montalto Tuerong Pinot Noir – 2015, 2017, 2022