Hamelin Bay Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 has just won Gold and Trophy for the Best Dry White Blend at the Qantas Western Australian Wine Show on 20 October 09. The Qantas West Australian Wine Show is the state's premier wine show judging exclusively Western Australian wines. Created in Mount Barker 32 years ago, the Qantas Wine Show of Western Australia has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s most respected wine shows – mirroring the growth of the state’s wine industry and providing wine enthusiasts with insights into the best of Western Australia’s wine

Congratulations to Hamelin Bay Wines for winning the Trophy for Best Dry White for their Hamelin Bay Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 at this years Royal Adelaide Wine Show.  Without a doubt this is Australia's most prestigious wine show. Hamelin Bay Wines was the only Western Australian winery to receive a trophy at the 2009 Royal Adelaide Wine Show. Hamelin Bay Wines has now received a Royal Adelaide Trophy for its Semillon Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc a total of five times since 2003. For Hamelin Bay Wines these awards follow on from winning the Trophy for Best Chardonnay at the Boutique Wine Awards for Hamelin Bay’s Chardonnay 2007 in July 2009 and on October 9th two gold medals at the Qantas WA Wine Show, Mt Barker, for Hamelin Bay’s Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 and the new second label “Mainbreak” Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2009. These awards once again confirm the excellence of the Southern region of Margaret River around Karridale for producing superb quality white wines.  The combination of a cool spring, naturally limiting the cropping level and sunny dry finish saw excellent harvest conditions for Karridale fruit in 2009.  It takes a great winemaking team with a commitment to detail, as well as great fruit, to bring it all together and the awards are due recognition for the excellent work of winemakers Julian Scott and Simon Ding.

Hamelin Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2009 has won the Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc at this years Royal Adelaide Wine Show, Australia's most prestigious Wine Show. Hamelin Bay Wines was the only Western Australian winery to receive a trophy at the 2009 Royal Adelaide Wine Show. Hamelin Bay Wines has now received a Royal Adelaide Trophy for its Semillon Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc a total of five times since 2003. For Hamelin Bay Wines these awards follow on from winning the Trophy for Best Chardonnay at the Boutique Wine Awards for Hamelin Bay’s Chardonnay 2007 in July 2009 and on October 9th two gold medals at the Qantas WA Wine Show, Mt Barker, for Hamelin Bay’s Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 and the new second label “Mainbreak” Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2009. These awards once again confirm the excellence of the Southern region of Margaret River around Karridale for producing superb quality white wines.  The combination of a cool spring, naturally limiting the cropping level and sunny dry finish saw excellent harvest conditions for Karridale fruit in 2009.  It takes a great winemaking team with a commitment to detail, as well as great fruit, to bring it all together and the awards are due recognition for the excellent work of winemakers Julian Scott and Simon Ding.

Sons of Eden were awarded 2 Trophys (Top Gold and best in class) in 2 benchmark categories at the recent 2009 Barossa Wine Show. The Barossa Wine Show is the only show Sons of Eden submit their wines to as it provides a great chance to see where their styles sit in relation to their peers and to be critically judged by some of Australia's most respected judges. The Remus 2006 Shiraz Eden Valley won the Trophy for Best Mature Dry Red Shiraz, Vintage 2006 and Older. This follows from a Gold medal in the same class for the Remus 2005 Shiraz Eden Valley in the 2008 Barossa Wine Show. The Sons of Eden Kennedy 2007 GSM won the Trophy for The Best Dry Red, Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre, Vintage 2008 and Older. The Sons of Eden Freya 2009 Riesling Eden Valley and Romulus 2006 Shiraz Barossa Valley both received Silver medals while the Zephyrus 2007 Shiraz Viognier Barossa Valley was awarded a Bronze medal in this years Show.

Congratulations to Sons of Eden Wines in the Barosa Valley who received a Five Star rating and Top 10 Winery in James Halliday's influential guide Australian Wine Companion 2010. The Five Star rating is awarded to "Outstanding winery capable of producing wines of very high quality, and did so this year..." They also were rated by Halliday in this years book as one of the "Top 10 New Wineries". As Sons of Eden say "It has been humbling to recently receive some quality endorsements ...While we have been on our journey with many of you since 2000 we had not previously presented any wines until this last edition so it was great to be recognised by an icon of the wine world". Sons of Eden Newsletter 2009.

Radford Wines Eden Valley Shiraz 2006 scored 93 points in James Halliday's definitive guide to our industry, the Australian Wine Companion 2010. He writes: "Bright colour; touch of reduction, with a savoury dark array of fruit; medium-bodied, dry and with a mineral quality to the palate; a firm and long finish. 93 points. James Halliday." The Radford Wines Shiraz 2006 is Eden Valley Shiraz at its finest - the perfect balance of intensity and delicacy.

Radford Eden Valley Riesling 2008 received a great review by Huon Hooke in the Sydney Morning Herald where he gave it 93 points and named it his Top Aussie White for the week. He wrote: "A lovely soft, rich yet refined riesling, the aromas recalling dried wildflowers and sandalwood talc. Soft and refined with superb texture and harmony and seamless lemony acidity. Very enjoyable now, yet it will age well. Now to 2018. 93/100. Try with mixed sushi." SMH Sept 15 2008.

Congratulations to Ravensworth Wines from Canberra for their success at the Winewise Small Vignerons Awards. Their Ravensworth Shiraz Viognier 2007 won Gold and Best Canberra Shiraz and came second overall. Here is the praise from the show: “... A spicy, complex Canberra district shiraz with vibrant red fruits aromas and flavours. Everything about this wine reflects exceptional viticulture and winemaking. The oak and tannin management are exemplary. This wine will grow in bottle. GOLD medal” Winewiese Small Vignerons Awards.

Sons of Eden Wines from the Barossa Valley received a 6 star rating in the iconic book "Australian Wine Vintages 2009", also known as "the gold book". In their first listing in the "gold book" Sons of Eden achieved the incredible rating for each of their 5 wines which is awarded to "Great wine. The Continet's best"."

Congratulations to Hamelin Bay Wines from Margaret River, WA for their success at the recent Royal Adelaide Wine Show. Hamelin Bay took home a swag of accolades, namely 2 Trophies and 2 Gold medals for  Hamelin Bay  Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 – Best Dry White Blend and Hamelin Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2009 – Best Sauvignon Blanc in Show. Other medals included 3 bronze medals for their Chardonnay 2008,  Shiraz 2007 and Mainbreak Sauvignon Semillon 2009.