An incredible selection of whites, reds and fortified wines were tasted and swilled at Fed Square’s Atrium on Wednesday for the annual Fed Square Wine Awards. The awards recognise the outstanding producers of Victoria’s wine industry with ‘Best of the Best’ awards going to wineries from the four corners of Victoria.
The 2010 Yarra Valley Chardonnay from Seville Estate was crowned Wine of the Year. Owned by Graham and Margaret Van Der Meulen, the first vines at Seville Estate were planted by Dr Peter McMahon in 1972, marking the emergence of the Yarra Valley as a premium Chardonnay wine region. Today, Dylana McMahon, grandson of Peter, holds the role of wine maker, producing wines that focus of elegance and finesse, while showcasing fantastic complexity and structure.
As well as showcasing the ‘Best of the Best’ across Victoria, the Fed Square judges also chose the best in class wines.
Best of the Best Awards
Wine of the Year
Seville Estate: 2010 Chardonnay
Yarra Valley
Best White Wine
Seville Estate: 2010 Chardonnay
Yarra Valley
Best Red Wine
Sanguine Estate: 2010 Progeny Shiraz
Heathcote
Best Fortified Wines
Auldstone Cellars: Liqueur Muscat
Glenrowan
Best Sweet Wine
Blue Pyrenees: 2010 Botrytis Riesling
The Pyrenees
Judges’ Choice
Soumah of Yarra Valley: 2011 Savarro
Yarra Valley
Environmental Sustainability Award
Valhalla Wines
Rutherglen
