NSW Wine Awards
About
The NSW Wine Awards were established in 1996 to build awareness of the quality of wines produced in NSW. 2025 will be the 30th annual NSW Wine Awards - a celebration of excellence that keeps getting better and better. As we raise our glasses to three decades of showcasing the best of NSW wines, we're more excited than ever to shine a spotlight on the incredible talent across our 16 diverse regions.
This isn't just an awards show - it's a movement to elevate NSW wines to new heights! By entering your wines, you're not only competing for prestigious recognition but also championing our state's world-class wine industry, and show the world what NSW winemakers can do.
From crisp Chardonnays to bold Shiraz, we're on a quest to crown the cream of the crop in every category. And this year, the stakes are higher than ever - the NSW Wine of the Year will receive the ultimate honour the 'Best Wine in NSW' trophy, presented by our patron Her Excellency The Governor of NSW Margaret Beazley AC KC.
Leading the charge in 2025 is our esteemed Chair of Show, Mr. Adam Walls, backed by a dream team of Australia's top wine judges.
Results
Judging
Entries are judged by three panels, with each panel being chaired by a leading figure in Australian wine. In 2025 our panels will again be Chaired by Adam Walls.
The awards are divided into categories: Best Chardonnay, Semillon, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Other white single varietals, White Blends, light red (Rose), Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Other single red varietals, and Red blends as well as the Dry Red and Dry White trophies, Sparkling and Sweet wines. There is also an award for the Best Organic Wine in the show and the Chair of Judges Award.
Location
Where better to host Australia's first state of wine awards than the iconic ICC Sydney. Our event naming partner provides the perfect backdrop for the judging and awards ceremony - a fitting stage for the stars of NSW Wine to shine.
2025 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards
Entries for the 2025 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards will open soon - stay tuned.
This is the 30th year these Awards have been run by the NSW Wine Industry Association, and this successful history has made the NSW Wine Awards one of the most fruitful wine shows at benefiting it’s entrants, helping increase public and trade brand awareness and opening doors to genuine commercial opportunities.
Don't miss your chance to be part of NSW Wine evolution, Enter now and help us write the next chapter in NSW wine history.
2025 Key Dates
Entry submissions: TBC
Wine show labels emailed: TBC
Entry deliveries: TBC
Judging: Tuesday 7 - Friday 10th October
Awards presentation: TBC
2025 NSW Wine Awards Stewards
Applications for 2025 stewarding positions are currently closed - stay tuned.
Each year at the NSW Wine Awards, positions are available for wine stewards wishing to gain experience in the NSW Wine Industry and the Australian show judging system including the digital Showrunner judging system.
There are 4 stewarding days available each year and 8 stewards required each day. Stewards are required to be on site at 8am and for the whole days judging until completed. Light meals/tea/coffee etc are provided for all stewards during each day and invitations to exclusive judges dinners may also be available to stewards.
As well as the traditional payment of wine (one case per day of stewarding) we also aim to organising some wine judging training for stewards to take place during the judging week, so that this activity is educational for participants, and a useful thing to put on any CV.