Australia’s Wine List of The Year Award Sponsors
Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards wouldn’t be possible without our award partners & supporters. We thank you for your unwavering support and contribution to the industry.
Henschke - Keyneton SA
Partners
Long term AWLOTYA official Consumer Media Partner, Gourmet Traveller WINE has continued to be Australia's leading and most authoritative wine magazine for 20 years, and is read by over 99,000 people who enjoy celebrating both the local and international wine scenes. The magazine's team of contributors is second to none with many participating in the judging of the Awards. This year, Gourmet Traveller WINE will again promote the Awards in the magazine as well as on all of its digital platforms
The drinks association is the AWLOTYA's official Trade Communications Partner. It's Australia's leading membership body providing services and information to the drinks industry, with a well-respected portfolio of trade publications targeting an extensive cross-section of the on-premise drinks community in excess of 13,000 restaurants, clubs, pubs, hotels, resorts, bars and wine bars.
Major Sponsors
Celebrating 260 years in 2016, the Riedel brand is known for innovation and design. An industry leader since the introduction of grape-varietal-specific stemware in the 1980s, Riedel invests heavily in research and development to bring the very best products to market for wine and beverage enjoyment.
glass brasserie is the definitive Sydney dining experience by celebrity restaurateur Luke Mangan. The 240-seat restaurant provides guests and Sydneysiders with an unprecedented dining experience in the heart of the city, offering simplicity, quality and consistency in all aspects of food, wine and service.
Wine Australia is pleased to support Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards, which recognises the commitment of Australian sommeliers to support local winemakers, showcase the premium quality and diversity of Australian wines and share the stories that make our wines unique.
Supporters
Antipodes fine artesian water offers the highest degree of purity and pristine mineral flavours subtle enough not to alter the palate, making it the perfect partner to fine food and wine
Bass Phillip is a tiny wine business focussed on the highest quality, with very simple priorities in both vineyards and winery: all estate-grown without irrigation; no toxic substances; minimal intervention and strict quality control. Known around the world for its quality.
Bollinger has been part of the history of the Champagne region for more than 180 years. Members of the family came from many different horizons, and over the decades they have patiently built up an impressive heritage, always devoted to the service of what has become one of the most emblematic Houses the Champagne region has ever known
Six generations of The Chambers Family have been producing wine in the Rutherglen Region since 1858. Internationally recognised for their Muscat and Muscadelle (Topaque) fortified wine, they also produce a wide range of table wines including alternative varieties such as Roussanne, Cinsault and Gouais.
Grandin was founded in 1886 in Les caves de La Bouvraie, a domain in the Loire Valley whose cellars housed Louis XIVs former royal glassworks in the magnificent Chteau of Ingrandes-sur-Loire. Today, Grandin produces elegant sparkling wines, according to the rigorous standards of the Mthode Traditionelle. This very strict standard is enforced to ensure Grandins signature style is revealed year after year.
Fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Henschke and his viticulturist wife Prue are acclaimed for crafting wines with a focus on purity and terroir from environmentally sustainable vineyards, including single-vineyard icons, Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone. The Henschke winemaking tradition spans six generations, from vineyards in Eden Valley, Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills.
Rich in history and tradition, Katnook Estate lies in the heart of Coonawarra. Home to some of Australias finest terra rossa vineyards, Katnook is internationally recognised for wines of great complexity and distinction. Katnook has three wines in the prestigious Langtons Classification of Australian Wines and a five-star rating in Hallidays Wine Companion.
"Break Bread and Share" Kurrajong Kitchen brings you the age old tradition of "Break Bread and Share" with the traditional baking of flatbreads that chefs seek and consumers enjoy. Since 1993, age old traditions, baked to share.
One of the most beautiful vineyards in Australia, Mount Langi Ghiran is set against the backdrop of the rugged granite cliffs and spectacular mountain forests of the Great Dividing Range. The vineyard encapsulates an extraordinary sense of place and produces some of the finest Australian cool climate shiraz.
Petaluma, founded in 1976, crafts ultra-premium wines by carefully selecting the best sites within a particular region suited to a chosen variety. This is our 'distinguished vineyards' philosophy. This pioneering attitude towards responsive and instinctive viticulture and winemaking is as uncompromising and true today as it was almost 40 years ago.
Thomas Wines is one of the Hunter Valleys most renowned winemakers, nationally and internationally acclaimed for its exceptional, single vineyard Hunter Valley wines, many of which offer both pure drinking pleasure, as well as remarkable cellaring potential. The first vintage was produced in 1997, with a clear focus and determination to specialise in producing top shelf examples of the two signature varieties of the Hunter Valley, semillon and shiraz.
A leader in sustainability, innovation and quality, Villa Maria is recognised as an icon in the New Zealand wine industry. Truly exceptional wine made by passionate people encapsulates Villa Marias success story.
Become an Award Supporter
Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards provides a unique opportunity for industry businesses to consolidate and promote their brand’s presence within this exciting market. The awards allow brands to connect with Australian andInternational wine judges, on-premise decision makers, industry influencers and trade and consumer media. As an award sponsor, brands are able to “own” an award and are entitled to a large range of benefits including visibility within Australia’s Wine List of the Year website and Instagram and Twitter feeds.