Galway Pipe's Bourbon Barrel Tawny 10 YO has received the Best Wine from Australia Award at the Frankfurt International Trophy 2024. More than 2500 wines were entered this year, with nine Australian wineries bringing home 21 awards.
The Frankfurt International Trophy is a global wine, beer and spirits competition known for its rigorous standards and diverse panel of international tasters, including oenologists, sommeliers, and wine enthusiasts.
The 2024 edition of the competition had over 2,550 wine samples entered from 27 countries. 21 Australian wines received awards, with six Grand Gold medals (92+ points), and 15 Gold medals (85+ points) throughout the Australian cohort.
Both the Galway Pipe Bourbon Barrel Tawny 10 YO and the Grand Tawny 12 YO received Grand Gold medals. Other Australian Grand Gold recipients included Beresford, Chalk Hill, and Wakefield Taylors Wines.
Based in Langhorne Creek, South Australia, and led by head winemaker Chris Dix and senior winemaker Chad Smith, Galway Pipe is known for its complex fortified wines.
“The Bourbon Barrel Tawny 10 YO and Grand Tawny 12 YO are products of meticulous care and craftsmanship,” said Chris Dix, Galway Pipe head winemaker and master blender.
“It's an honour to be recognised on such a significant stage as the Frankfurt International Trophy.
“These awards reflect the passion and hard work our team pours into every phase of production, ensuring that each vintage meets and exceeds the high standards we set for ourselves.”
Galway Pipe is available nationally at retailers across the country, including BWS, Dan Murphy’s, Liquorland, First Choice and more.
