The Mid-Low-No Alcohol Wine Awards (MLNA) hosted by Wine Pilot received over 140 submissions and announced winners across the mid-low-no alcohol categories. Sweeping trophies in several categories was Fourth Wave Wine’s Tread Softly.
The awards consisted of a two-part judging process, including a formal wine judging, taking place in May with judges noting their key focuses were drinkability and flavour.
The second element of the judging process saw the addition of a ‘consumer choice’ event, with invited guests and noise makers in the industry casting their vote on their favourite of the top three wines from each category.
Wine Pilot founder Angus Hughson said that the success of the awards show was a testament to the industry’s continuous innovation.
“The MLNA has been a tremendous success, demonstrating the strides made in this segment. The more than doubling in submissions received this year reflects the significant growth that can be seen across the category, with a focus on quality and innovation amongst the top production styles.
“We are witnessing a significant shift in consumer preferences, and these awards serve as a platform to celebrate the achievements of the industry to date. We hope to help pave the way for further advancements and reinforce the growing demand for mid-low-no alcohol wines both on a local and international stage,” said Hughson.
Mid-Low-No Alcohol Wine Awards Winners
Winning trophies in several categories was Tread Softly, a brand of Fourth Wave Wine.
Fourth Wave Wine managing director, Ross Marshall said the company took pride in producing exceptional wines with lower alcohol that offered a vibrant and flavourful alternative.
“We are very pleased that Tread Softly has been recognised for great quality across the Mid, Rosé and Red wine categories. These accolades motivate us to continue pushing the boundaries crafting consistent, quality wines,” said Marshall.
Overall Judges’ Wine of Show was awarded to Not Guilty Rosé NV from Australian Vintage Limited, and the Overall Consumer Choice Wine of Show was awarded to Tread Softly Rosé 2022.
Trophies for the 2023 Mid-Low-No Alcohol Awards:
• Best Sparkling: Tempus Two Zero Prosecco NV
• Best White: The Doctors’ Riesling 2022
• Best Rosé: Not Guilty Rosé NV
• Best Red: Tread Softly Sangiovese 2021
• Best Mid: Tread Softly Sangiovese 2021
• Best Low: Tempus Two Lighten Up Pinot Noir 2022
• Best Zero: Not Guilty Rosé NV
Consumer Choice Results for the 2023 Mid-Low-No Alcohol Awards:
• Best Zero Sparkling: V.NO Sparkling Blanc de Blanc NV
• Best Zero White: Jacobs Creek Unvined Riesling 2022
• Best Zero Rosé: Plus & Minus Rosé 2022
• Best Zero Red: Pure Vision Shiraz 2021
• Best Mid-Low Sparkling: See Saw Prosecco 2022
• Best Mid-Low White: Tread Softly Vermentino 2022
• Best Mid-Low Rosé: Tread Softly Rosé 2022
• Best Mid-Low Red: Tread Softly Sangiovese 2021
