The Citibank New South Wales Wine Awards were created in 1996 to build awareness of the quality of wines produced in NSW. 

Since inception the Awards have become an indicator of the growth and diversity of our state’s industry, and recognised the potential of new regions within New South Wales.

Unlike traditional wine shows, the judges of the New South Wales Wine Awards taste wines of similar style regardless of the size of the producer, allowing large and small wineries to compete against each other.

Entries are judged by five panels of four judges comprising retailers, sommeliers and winemakers. Each panel is chaired by a leading figure of Australian wine.

The awards are divided into 16 categories: Best Young Chardonnay, Semillon, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Other single varietals, White Blends, Best Young Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Other single red varietals, and Red blends as well as the Mature Dry Red and Dry White trophies, Sparkling and Sweet wines. The New South Wales Wine of the Year is chosen from one of these categories.  There is also an award for the Best Organic Wine of Show.

2012 Citibank NSW Wine Awards

Trophy Winners Announced!

Click here for the announcement and full list of Trophy winners.

Full results and TOP 40 Wines:

Click here to view the Full Results and Top 40 wines for 2012

Public Tasting - Thursday October 25

• Purchase your tickets here to the TOP 40 and Trophy Winners public tasting in the harbourside room at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay.
• Ciitbank customers may also choose to attend an exclusive tasting session just prior to the public tasting. Click here...