The 2025 Riverina Wine Shows marked another outstanding year for the region’s winemaking community, with Berton Vineyards offering wines of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Of the 29 trophies awarded across the shows, 18 were presented to local wineries — with one-third of those awarded to Berton Vineyards at the show luncheon at Piccolo Family Farm on Saturday.
The remarkable success, resulted in six Trophies, 12 Gold Medals, and 7 Silver Medals across the events.
In the 50th annual Open Wine Show, which welcomes producers from across Australia, Berton Vineyards received several Trophy honours:
- Best Sauvignon Blanc – 2025 Metal Label Sauvignon Blanc
- The Sean Hampel Trophy for Best Shiraz – 2023 Metal Label Black Shiraz
- Best Cabernet Sauvignon – 2021 Reserve Range Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
- Best Red Wine of Show – 2023 Metal Label Black Shiraz
At the Australian Italian Varieties Wine Awards, which celebrate the Riverina’s rich agricultural and cultural heritage, Berton Vineyards continued its winning form with two more Trophies:
- Best Red Wine – 2024 Alfresco Range Lagrein
- Chief Judge’s Award for “Most Exciting Wine” – 2025 Alfresco Range Fiano
These accolades reinforce Berton Vineyards’ position in 2025 as one of the Riverina’s most awarded and innovative producers, reflecting the team’s ongoing commitment to crafting wines of exceptional quality.
“We are incredibly proud of the results achieved at our local wine show”, said Managing Director Jamie Bennett. “Winning six trophies and twelve gold medals is a remarkable achievement that reflects the dedication and talent of our entire team, especially the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes. It’s an honour to be recognised across such a diverse range of wines and styles, and we are particularly humbled to have received the Sean Hampel Memorial Trophy for Best Shiraz with our 2023 Metal Label Black Shiraz. Sean was a talented and respected young man who left a lasting legacy in our local wine industry, and it means a great deal to us to receive this award bearing his name.”
