What a way to wrap up the 2024 International Cool Climate Wine Show! On Thursday, August 29th, we celebrated the best in cool climate winemaking at our Awards Dinner, held at the stunning Melbourne Marriott. By all accounts, it was our best yet since moving the event to Melbourne.
With perfectly paired wines and an exquisite menu, the event celebrated the very best in cool climate winemaking. Congratulations to all our trophy winners—your wines were exceptional and well-deserving of the spotlight!
"A toast to excellence! Here's to the 2024 trophy winners who continue to elevate cool climate winemaking." - Paul White, President, ICCWS
A huge thank you to our presenters and our brilliant MC, Amanda Lee from SW Accountants & Advisors (ICCWS Partner), for making the evening run so smoothly.
A special shout out to Paul White (President and Life Member) and Kevin Wyatt (Executive Team and Life Member), who carried the heavy load in organising this unforgettable night. Hats off to both of you!
“As a partner with the ICCWS, it’s great to see the show going from strength to strength. We are proud to support such a dedicated and vibrant community that take so much pride and care in their product. It was truly a night of poetry, listening to the storytelling behind each winner’s efforts. One of the best event nights on the calendar – congratulations to Paul, Kevin and the entire ICCWS on a spectacular evening!” - Amanda Lee, SW Accountants & Advisors (Event MC & ICCWS Partner)
The ICCWS Committee of Management extends heartfelt thanks to every entrant, our dedicated judging panels, hardworking stewards, and of course, our amazing sponsors. Without your continued support, none of this would be possible.
We’re already looking ahead to the 2025 show, so keep an eye out for more updates. Until then, raise a glass to another successful year, and explore our Linkedin photo gallery to relive the best moments from the evening!
Click here see who took home the top awards this year!
FEATURED IMAGES - PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY TIM MULLANE, SUSTAINABLE IMAGES
TOP ROW, FROM L-R: Brendan Weinert, Head of Sustainable Business Energy Solutions, AGL (ICCWS Partner) presenting award to Owen Inglis from Sidewood Estate - Best Australian Wine in Show, Best White Wine in Show, Best Wine in Show
SECOND ROW, FROM L-R: Rohan Smith (Chief Judge, ICCWS), Sarah Marrocco from Vinteloper Vineyard, Owen Inglis from Sidewood Estate, Paul White (President, ICCWS), Aidan Considine from Sidewood Estate, and MC, Amanda Lee, SW Accountants & Advisors (ICCWS Partner)
THIRD ROW, FROM L-R: Entree of King fish ceviche, avocado with ginger, lime dressing and Yuzu pearls, Nat Sevior and Fiona Somjee of Southern Peninsula Community Bank (ICCWS Partner) with Terryn Hickinbotham, (Vice President, ICCWS)
FORTH ROW, FROM L-R: Paul Gunawan from Guala Closures (ICCWS Partner) with team from Soumah Estate - Most Successful Exhibitor in Show
FIFTH ROW, FROM L-R: Owen Inglis from Sidewood Estate - Best Australian Wine in Show, Best White Wine in Show, Best Wine in Show, team from Baillieu Estate - Best Mornington Peninsula Red Wine, People's Choice Award, Red Wine
SIXTH ROW, FROM L-R: Rob Morrison representing 3MP (ICCWS Partner) with Vince Pignatelli from Winestock - Top Distributor of Show, Imported Wines, Kevin Wyatt & Paul White (President, ICCWS) highlighting Event Partners
BOTTOM ROW, FROM L-R: Aidan Considine and Owen Inglis from Sidewood Estate, Sarah Marrocco from Vinteloper Vineyard, Vince Pignatelli from Winestock Victoria, Paul White, (President ICCWS) Christian DeLuca and Alex Katsoulis, Winestock Victori
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