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Dan Murphy’s best wines: ‘Best in Glass’ Wine Awards

Posted: 25/04/2025

Wine lovers, rejoice! Dan Murphy’s unveiled the winners of its inaugural Best in Glass Wine Awards at an exclusive ceremony in Melbourne. This groundbreaking event celebrated Australia’s best, most affordable, and internationally acclaimed wines, offering a curated selection that proves great wine doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. From the 46 category winners, many of the wines were priced under $15, making premium wine experiences more accessible than ever. Among the most affordable winners were the Fifth Leg Semillon Sauvignon Blanc ($13.29) and Shingleback Red Knot Shiraz ($12.99), both honored as Best Value picks. A Taste of Excellence These awards are the result of a rigorous judging process that saw Dan Murphy’s expert Wine Merchants taste over 700 wines, eventually shortlisting and re-tasting finalists to crown winners across a variety of categories. Departing from traditional medal-heavy wine competitions, the Best in Glass Awards focus on simplicity, naming just three winners in each category: Best, Best Value, and Best International. This streamlined approach makes it easy for everyday wine enthusiasts to confidently select the perfect bottle. “Choosing a wine can be intimidating,” shared Andrew Shedden, General Manager of Premium and Luxury. “The Best in Glass Wine Awards are about cutting through the noise. Our most wine-obsessed Merchants have uncovered Aussie favorites and international gems for every drinking occasion, from steak night to date night.” Top-Performing Regions and Countries South Australia emerged as the star of the evening, with 13 wins making up 26.09% of the winners. Beloved regions like Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale,… Read More

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What to know before buying a sustainable wine

by Danielle Kirk

Posted: 04/04/2023

Have you tried a sustainable wine? Or rather, have you gone to try one and quickly realised that you’re not really sure what to look for, what’s fact and what’s “greenwashing”, and what even tastes good?! According to a study from Finder, 1 in 2 Australians are seeking out greener products and local bottleos are now full of sustainable tipples, so what’s worth buying? Rewild Senior Winemaker Tony Allen wants to cut the green spin and help you find the best sustainable wine amidst all the ‘green sipping’. Firstly, what is sustainable wine? Sustainable wine refers to wine that is produced using environmentally responsible and sociallyequitable practices that prioritise the long-term health and viability of the vineyard, surroundingecosystem and the community. The goal of sustainable wine production is to minimiseenvironmental impact while producing high-quality wine that meets the needs of consumers. Writing sustainable wine on the label doesn’t automatically make it organic, biodynamic or natural, it does however define the wine as being made with a conscious effort to reduce harm to the environment during the winemaking process, such as reducing wastefulness in winemaking, water consumption, energy usage, carbon emissions on top of utilising eco-friendly farming practices. How do you know if a wine is sustainable? Check the label! In order to be certified, vineyards and wineries must go through rigorous third- party evaluations to ensure their farming practices are top-tier and hit all the sustainable standards. Look out for a certification seal on the bottle such as the SWA Logo, which demonstrates that the… Read More

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