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The Australian wine industry is no stranger to excellence, with dedicated winemakers consistently pushing boundaries. One award has consistently celebrated this dedication: the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy for Best Young Red Wine, which is presented each year at the Melbourne Royal Wine Awards.

In the heart of South Australia's historic wine region, Langhorne Creek, stands Bleasdale Vineyards - a winery steeped in tradition and rooted in the annals of Australian viticulture. For Paul Hotker, the Senior Winemaker at Bleasdale, this is a place that embodies a life's work dedicated to the craft of winemaking.

Melbourne Royal invites you to attend the 2023 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards Exhibitor & Trade Tasting and Presentation Luncheon.

The Melbourne Royal team are most grateful for the support of Show attendees, volunteers, sponsors, partners, exhibitors and competitors. Your involvement contributed to Melbourne Royal presenting one of the most successful Shows in the organisation’s 175-year history.

The prestigious Melbourne Royal Distinguished Service & Achievement Awards for 2023 were celebrated on the inaugural day of the 2023 Melbourne Royal Show. The accolades were presented during the esteemed President's Lunch, held at the MasterChef Pavilion on Thursday, September 21.