The 2025 wine show season marks a defining milestone for Berton; one that reflects more than 20 years of dedication, consistency and belief in quality Australian wine.
This year, Berton recorded its most successful wine show season in history, achieving an outstanding 15 Trophies, 51 Gold medals, 51 Silver medals and 74 Bronze medals, with an 80% strike rate across leading Australian and international wine competitions
A Landmark Year for Berton
The 2025 results span some of the most respected wine shows in the world, including the Sydney Royal Wine Show, Melbourne Royal Wine Awards, Decanter World Wine Awards, AWC Vienna, CWSA, Riverina Wine Shows, Rutherglen Wine Show, Perth Royal Wine Awards and many more
While Berton has earned recognition consistently over more than two decades, the 2025 season stands apart as a high point; showcasing the strength, depth and consistency of the portfolio across both classic and emerging wine styles.
Across this time, Berton Vineyards has accumulated 43 Trophies, 268 Gold medals, 318 Silver medals and 467 Bronze medals, with the 2025 results representing the pinnacle of that long-term commitment to quality
Standout Wines and Trophy Winners
Several wines emerged as clear highlights throughout the 2025 season, earning top honours across multiple shows:
- 2023 Shiraz
Trophy winner for Champion Red and Best Shiraz at the Cairns Wine Show, alongside multiple Gold, Silver and Bronze medals nationally and internationally.
- 2025 Fiano
One of the most decorated wines of the year, taking Trophies at the Australian Inland Wine Show, Australian Italian Varieties Show and Perth Royal Wine Awards, plus a series of Gold medals including Sydney Royal and Rutherglen.
- 2021 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
Trophy and Gold at the Open Show Riverina, with further recognition at international competitions including AWC Vienna and Decanter.
- 2020 Riverina Botrytis Semillon
Trophy and Gold at the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, reinforcing Berton’s strength in producing refined, expressive styles.
Italian and Alternative Varieties Wines including Lagrein, Vermentino, Fiano and Barbera continued to shine, with strong results across Mediterranean, Italian and regional wine shows.
From flagship varieties to emerging styles, the 2025 results highlight the breadth of the Berton Vineyards range and the consistency achieved across vintages and regions
A Reflection of the Team Behind the Wines
Behind every medal and trophy is a team committed to doing the small things well, year after year.
This record-breaking season reflects the collective expertise, care and pride that has shaped Berton over more than 20 years — and sets a strong benchmark for the years ahead.
As Berton looks forward, the 2025 wine show season stands as both a celebration of past achievement and a confident step into the future.
