Fishbone Wines has been awarded the trophy for ‘Best Older Red Wine’ at this year’s Wine Show of Western Australia, announced on Friday 11th October 2019 in Mount Barker.
Entered into Class 29 for Cabernet Sauvignon wines of vintage 2015 and older, the Fishbone Joseph River 2015 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded Gold in its class and went on to win the Smith Thornton Trophy for Best Older Red Wine of the show.
The Wine Show of Western Australia annually determines the very best of Western Australian wines. It is the state’s premier wine show, judging exclusively Western Australian wines.
“We consider the Joseph River Reserve to be the pinnacle of our winemaking. To have our efforts recognised with this trophy is testament to the bespoke approach we adopt in the creation of this iconic wine”, says Fishbone Winemaker, Stuart Pierce.
The pedigree of the Joseph River range was affirmed in 2010 when the 2009 vintage was awarded the Jimmy Watson Trophy, which is widely considered to be the most prestigious and sought-after wine award in Australia.
The full list of Wine Show of Western Australia awards for Fishbone Wines is available below and can also be viewed at the Wine Show of Western Australia’s official website http://www.wineshowwa.com.au/info_trophy.aspx.
| WINE | CLASS | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| Fishbone Joseph River Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 | Smith Thornton Trophy Best Older Red Wine | Trophy |
| Fishbone Joseph River Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 | Class 29 2015 and older Cabernet Sauvignon | Gold |
| Fishbone Black Label Tempranillo 2018 | Class 34 2019/18 Red Single Variety (excluding…) | Silver |
| Fishbone Ruby Rose 2019 | Class 16 Rose any vintage | Silver |
| Fishbone Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2018 | Class 09 2018 and older Sauvignon Blanc | Bronze |
| Fishbone Joseph River Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 | Class 28 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon | Bronze |
| Fishbone Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2018 | Class 30 2019/18 Red Blends | Bronze |
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For further information please contact: Renae Randall, Marketing Manager – Fishbone Wines,
E: marketing@harveyriver.com.au P: +61 8 9729258
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