WITH wine shows returning after COVID, judging for this year's Great Australian Shiraz Challenge was completed last week at Fowles Wine in Avenel.
Results will be released in November for the competition, which is now in its 28th year, when its chairman and founder Alister Purbrick of Tahbilk initiates The Shiraz Challenge.
Speaking at a dinner to thank this year's event judges and sponsors at Fowles Wine restaurant, Mr Purbrick spoke of his vision of celebrating Shiraz as a signature Australian wine variety.
"The challenge has become a unique opportunity for Australia's premier wine makers to showcase Shiraz, benchmark winemaking and regional differences, and assist with reinforcing the reputation of the variety as a national and international wine icon," he said.
Event manager Julian McLean thanked Fowles Wine for the wine judging facilities and dinner of appreciation for the judges and sponsors.
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Judges for the challenge include Steve Paul (Oakdene), Shavaughan Wells (Penfolds), Brendon Freeman (Tahbilk), Jen Pfeiffer (Pfeiffer Wines), Justin Purser (Stoniers) and Sara Andrew (WSET).
