Premier's Trophy
Since 2017, the Premier’s Trophy has gathered together the best-of-show wines from Victoria’s regional wine shows to discover the best of the best.
Finalists are celebrated at a prestigious Parliament House tasting and award ceremony. This exclusive event allows guests the unique opportunity to taste each of the exceptional finalists’ wines and to experience Victoria’s diverse and vibrant wine industry.
The perpetual Premier's Trophy is awarded to the winning wine from a shortlist of just 13 finalists, judged by a panel of industry experts. The Victorian Wine Show is proud to present the Premier’s Trophy with the support of the Department of Premier and Cabinet and Global Victoria.
2023 Premier's Trophy Winner
Oakdene, 2022 Liz's Chardonnay
Based on the Bellarine Peninsula, Oakdene produces hand-crafted wines that reflect the region’s unique cool maritime climate, which offers excellent growing conditions for high-quality fruit.
The 2022 Liz's Chardonnay is bright and lifted, with a generous core of white stone fruit and citrus crunch. Orange rind, oatmeal and lemon curd fill the palate, with French oak and pithy notes contributing texture and balance.
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2023 Premier's Choice Winner
Midhill, 2017 Blanc de Blanc
Established in 1993, Midhill Vineyard creates bright, balanced small-batch wines that reflect the high altitude and cool climate character of the Macedon Ranges region
The 2017 Blanc de Blanc is a dry, citrus-style sparkling with developing honey overtones. Nutty, with nice age, a persistent acid line and good balance it was made in the traditional method with 100% hand-picked, premium Chardonnay grapes.
2023
Premier's Trophy Finalists
DAYLESFORD WINE SHOW-
Midhill, 2017 Blanc de Blanc
WESTERN VICTORIAN WINE CHALLENGE-
Mount Langi Ghiran, 2021 Cliff Edge Riesling
GIPPSLAND WINE SHOW-
Dirty Three Wines, 2022 "All The Dirts" Chardonnay
YARRA VALLEY WINE SHOW-
Coldstream Hills
2022 Pinot Noir
MACEDON WINE SHOW-
Passing Clouds, 2022 Estate Chardonnay
MORNINGTON WINE SHOW-
Paringa Estate, 2022 "Estate" Pinot Noir
VICTORIAN WINE SHOW-
De Bortoli, 2022 PHI Pinot Noir
HEATHCOTE WINE SHOW-
St Anne's, 2022 Grenache
GEELONG WINE SHOW-
Oakdene, 2022 Liz's Chardonnay
BALLARAT WINE SHOW-
Kimbarra Wines, 2023 Reisling
NORTH EAST VICTORIAN WINE SHOW-
Billy Button
2023 'Not The Cheese' Pecorino
RUTHERGLEN WINE SHOW- BEST
Warrabilla Wines, 2021 Parola’s Limited Release Durif
RUTHERGLEN WINE SHOW- BEST NORTH EAST
Pfeiffer Wines
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
Past winners
2022
Provenance Wines
2021 Shiraz
2021
Taltarni
2019 Old Vines Shiraz
2019
Grampians Estate
2017 St Ethel’s Shiraz
2018
The Gurdies Winery,
2017 Orchid Label Chardonnay
2017
Burke and Wills Winery
Vat 1 Heathcote Shiraz