The Decanter World Wine Awards have been released and Shaw Vineyard Estate has been presented with three new International awards. Add these to the 3 medals won at the London International Wine Challenge just two weeks ago and Shaw Vineyard Estate is now the proud owner of 25 International awards – highlighting to all, just how good the regions wines are.
The DWWA is a wine competition trusted by producers and consumers alike. It is run by the UK’s top-selling wine magazine, which is also sold in a further 92 countries. With more than 10,000 entries into the awards, the DWWA reinforced its position as the world’s biggest wine competition, often referred to as ‘the ultimate terroir competition’ because of its tough regional judging process.
Canadian Regional Chair Tony Aspler recently said that a bronze medal in the DWWA is worth a silver or even a gold medal in other shows and awards.
Not bad for a relatively new player to the Canberra wine scene. Shaw Vineyard Estate was established in 1998 by Graeme and Ann Shaw, who are now ably assisted by their two children who are both fully employed in the family business, Michael the Viticulturist and Tanya the Cellar Door Manager.
Located just off the Barton Highway in the northwest of the Canberra District wine region, Shaw Vineyard Estate has grown to become one of the largest privately owned vineyard holdings in the area. In fact, the property with around 85 acres (33 ha) under vines – including Riesling, Semillon, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz – provides Shaw wines with its entire production, and can lay claim to the enviable fact that they produce 100% Estate grown wines.
Producing a full range of top quality estate grown fruit has enabled Shaw Vineyard Estate to make an in-depth and exciting range of consistently superb wines, year after year.
The wines awarded by this years Decanter World Wine Awards and London International Wine Challenge were the Shaw Vineyard Estate Semillon Sauvignon 2008, Shaw Vineyard Estate Semi Sweet Riesling 2008 and Shaw Winemakers Selection Cabernet and Merlot 2008.
Discover Canberra’s rising star for yourself at:
Shaw Vineyard Estate, 34 Isabel Drive, Murrumbateman NSW 2582
Tel: +61 (0)2 6227 5827
Fax: +61 (0)2 6227 5865
Web: www.shawvineyards.com.au
