Think your barrel's got the goods to wow Australia’s top fortified wine experts?
Well, now's your chance to prove it! The 2024 Liquid Luxury Amateur Fortified Wine Show is officially OPEN for entries!
And yes, we’ve cracked the doors a couple of days early because—let’s face it—you lot wouldn’t stop blowing up our phones about it!
This year is shaping up to be our biggest yet, and here’s why: the main prize is none other than a 10L handcrafted barrel, generously donated by our legendary 2024 sponsor, master cooper Andrew Young. That's right, folks—keep your eye on that prize!
Important Dates:
Entries open: Right now!
Entries close: Wednesday, 11th September 2024
Winners announced: Tuesday, 1st October 2024
This is your golden opportunity to showcase your fortified masterpieces. Each entry will be tasted and judged by a panel of industry legends who’ll be crowning winners across multiple categories.
The spoils? Epic prizes, serious bragging rights, and your name immortalised on the Liquid Luxury Honour Board for all to admire.
Last year, Stan Gyles stole the show with his stunning home-crafted Topaque. At the 2023 trophy tasting, Chris Pfeiffer praised it as “a really attractive wine with good fruit and a nice, rounded palate,” while Wendy Killeen declared, “This is what a Classic Topaque should taste and smell like—an absolute standout.” Hats off to Stan!
But the real question is, will you be the one to dethrone Stan in 2024? Will you be the envy of the amateur winemaking world, strutting home with yet another barrel for your collection?
It’s time to put your best drop forward and let us be the judge. Good luck, Game on! and may the best barrel win!
Enter here!
