In a remarkable feat that sets the bar high within the wine industry, Galway Pipe, Australia’s esteemed producer of fortified wines, has recently clinched prestigious accolades at the Frankfurt International Trophy.
This achievement not only highlights the brand’s unwavering commitment to quality but also underscores its significance on the global stage. Competing against a formidable gathering of over 2,550 wines from around 30 countries, the Australian powerhouse distinguished itself by securing the title of Best Wine from Australia for its Galway Pipe Bourbon Barrel Tawny 10 YO. Additionally, the Galway Pipe Grand Tawny 12 YO was honored with the Grand Gold award, further affirming the winemaker’s prowess in crafting exceptional Tawny wines.
This dual triumph at the Frankfurt International Trophy is a momentous occasion for Galway Pipe, reflective of the meticulous care, expertise, and dedication invested by Head Winemaker Chris Dix, Senior Winemaker Chad Smith, and their team. These awards are a resonant validation of Galway Pipe’s philosophy – a blend of tradition and innovation aimed at producing fortified wines that resonate with contemporary tastes while staying true to their rich heritage.
Galway Pipe’s success at such a renowned international competition is a testament to its heritage, the meticulous winemaking process, and the passion of its team. The awards for the Bourbon Barrel Tawny 10 YO and Grand Tawny 12 YO mirror the brand’s ambition and the painstaking effort put into ensuring each vintage surpasses their own high standards of quality. Nestled in the heart of Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Galway Pipe continues to excel in creating fortified wines that are not only a reflection of the unique Mediterranean climate of the region but also embody the spirit of Sir Henry Lionel Galway’s pursuit of excellence.
Available across national retailers including BWS, Dan Murphy’s, Liquorland, First Choice, and more, Galway Pipe is set to capture the hearts of wine enthusiasts nationwide with its award-winning offerings. This is a remarkable milestone for Galway Pipe, solidifying its legacy and promising an exciting future for the brand and its distinguished wines.
Here are the four varietals of Galway Pip Tawny wine
Galway Pipe Bourbon Barrel Tawny 10 YO
Complex flavours on the palate such as caramel, vanilla, fruitcake, and an abundance of sweet spice notes. The small format barrel has a profound influence, amplifying the tawny’s character with exotic bourbon notes: delicate interplay of charred wood, rye, and toasted malt characters emerge, entwining harmoniously with the tawny’s essence to create a perfect union.
Galway Pipe Grand Tawny 12 YO
Aged in oak barrels for an average of 12 years, this exquisite, rich blend of character-filled grape varieties. A complex flavour profile of raisins, dried pears, grilled nuts and spicy oak. The palate is balanced with levels of sweetness and acidity, perfectly crafted and aged, ready to drink.
Galway Pipe Rum Barrel Tawny 15 YO
From carefully selected parcels, this tawny is matured in barrels for 15 years, followed by a final finish in award-winning Australian Beenleigh Rum barrels. Our exceptional small batch of fifteen-year-old tawny boasts superb, dried fruit aromas and rum character, giving notes of sweet spices, coconut, clove and vanilla. Complemented by a palate of dried fig, roasted nuts and molasses character leaving a warming richness.
Galway Pipe Rare Tawny 25 YO
Fermented and aged in oak for an average of 25 years this wine is a deep tawny colour. It has a layered aroma of raisins, grilled nuts and fruit cake. The palate is defined by rich and intricate complexity with pronounced flavours of caramelised toffee, dried fruit and vanillin oak, finishing with immense length and intensity. The Galway 25 yo rare tawny project has been in the making for many years, drawing on our expansive selection of rare batches and barrels. Since 2012, the program in our barrel rooms has aimed to preserve our best older components, further aging liquid for many years to provide us with tawny with further complexity or richness. Giving our customers the best quality product we can produce.