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WA GOOD FOOD GUIDE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024 WINE AWARDS<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A celebration of the diversity of wine in Western Australia, the WA Good Food Guide<\/em> Wine Awards presents a thrilling list of the state\u2019s Top 25 wines for the year, along with award winners representing the apex of WA winemaking. Join us in raising a glass to all of them.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Wine is an elemental part of the WA hospitality experience, from eating and drinking to touring our world-renowned regions. The WA Good Food Guide Awards spotlight the breadth and diversity of both our wine talent and our regions. In the lead-up to this event, our panel blind-tastes, benchmarks, discusses, debates, and re-tastes over 280 Western Australian wines to arrive at a selection of the Top 25 wines of the year.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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THE YEAR IN WINE<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

THE JUDGES<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

THE TOP 25<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

THE AWARDS<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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THE YEAR IN WINE<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The traditional wine show system in Australia seeks to find faults in wines in order to critically analyse their construction in the pursuit of bettering the breed. This is an invaluable resource for the industry and can be partly credited with the enormous growth in quality of Australian wines in the past four or five decades. However, while this method seeks out the best, it leaves the proclivities of the drinker out in the cold. It is for the industry, not the consumer.  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The WAGFG judging process openly poses the question to the judges, \u2018would you drink this? Would you put your money on the line and buy this?\u2019 Most importantly, \u2018does this offer untold joy \u2013 is it delicious?\u2019 These are not overly relevant questions in the traditional wine show system, but here they are paramount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical perfection is not the driver of merit; personality, interest, appeal and deliciousness very much are. The WAGFG WA Wine of the Year offering is twofold: firstly, and most importantly, to the drinkers, for whom the Top 25 is a compelling resource of modern, relevant drinking options. A broad church of style; a place where all are welcome, and where charm and appeal are celebrated above all else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Secondly, to the producers, who are directly connected to their drinking fans via these results, and who are exposed to legions of new fans via. An important space, to be sure. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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From renowned wine journalists and critics to respected sommeliers, the panel represented a cross-section of wine knowledge and experience that was vital in evaluating the wines objectively. This collaborative approach allowed for thoughtful and balanced discussions, with each judge contributing their unique perspective on quality, innovation, and regional representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal was to shine a spotlight on the very best examples of Western Australian wine, and the judges delivered resoundingly. After rigorous tasting and evaluation, the top 25 wines were chosen with unanimous support, reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship and terroir of WA\u2019s diverse wine regions. These wines now stand as a testament to the state\u2019s thriving viticulture and will undoubtedly capture the attention of wine lovers, both locally and beyond.

Emma Farrelly & Erin Larkin
<\/strong>Co-chairs WA Good Food Guide Wine Awards 2024<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This year\u2019s judging panel brought together some of the most distinguished talents in the Australian wine industry, making for an exceptional selection process. The panel featured Leanne Altmann, Ray Jordan, Mike Bennie, and Nick Ryan, with co-chairs Erin Larkin and Emma Farrelly guiding the discussions. Each of these six esteemed wine professionals brought a diverse range of expertise to the table, ensuring that the judging process was carried out with the highest standards of integrity and fairness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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THE TOP 25<\/h2>\n\n\n\n