The prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) has confirmed Margaret River’s global reputation, awarding the region nine of this year’s 40 wine trophies – more than any other wine region in the world.
The judges tasted more than 12,000 wines from over 90 countries this year, to announce the 40 wine trophy winners across still, sparkling, and fortified categories. Judges include some of the world’s most respected wine talent, with a judging panel featuring Buyers, Master Sommeliers and Masters of Wine from across the globe.
Australia emerged as the most successful country, collecting 25% of the trophies, followed by France with 15% (6 trophies), and Portugal and Spain with 10% each (4 trophies each). Margaret River stood out as the most successful region, securing 22.5% of all trophy winning wines.
Margaret River Wine Association CEO, Amanda Whiteland, said recognition from one of the world’s most prestigious international wine competitions was a fantastic result for the region.
“These results not only reflect the outstanding quality of the recent vintages, but also highlights the region’s long-term trajectory of excellence. Margaret River wines have never been more exciting!”
This follows Western Australia’s strong showing in the IWSC Global Judging held in Margaret River earlier this year, where 39 wines were awarded Gold Medals. These were then shipped to the UK for final Trophy judging on 11 September.
IWSC CEO, Christelle Guibert, said,” The exceptional medal results demonstrate how Western Australia continues to deliver world-class wines that resonate with global audiences.”
Results by Country / Region
- 10 Australia (9 Margaret River & 1 Rutherglen)
- 6 France (3 Champagne, 1 Provence, 1 Languedoc-Roussillon & 1 Southwest)
- 4 Portugal (2 Port, 1 Madeira & 1 Douro)
- 4 Spain (3 Andalucia & 1 Rioja)
- 2 England (Dorset & Sussex)
- 2 Italy (Lombardy & Veneto)
- 2 Armenia (Vayots Dzor & Aragatsotn)
- 2 Austria (Steiermark & Niederösterreich)
- 2 Georgia (Kakheti)
- 2 South Africa (Western Cape)
- 2 Turkey (South-East Anatolia & Thrace-Marmara)
- 1 Greece (Aegean Islands)
- 1 New Zealand (Marlborough)
IWSC 2025 Trophy Winners from Margaret River, Western Australia
- Amato Vino – Savagnin Space Girls 2024 — Trophy + Gold (95) – RRP $45
- Deep Woods Estate – Reserve Chardonnay 2024 — Trophy + Gold (97) – RRP $85
- Deep Woods Estate – Reserve Chardonnay 2023 — Trophy + Gold (97) – RRP $85
- Nocturne – SV Forrest Chardonnay 2024 — Trophy + Gold (96) – RRP $65
- Happs – Three Hills Chardonnay 2023 — Trophy + Gold (95) – RRP $50
- Aravina Estate – Stella Bdx 2022 — Trophy + Gold (95) – RRP $90
- Peccavi Estate – The Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 — Trophy + Gold (95) – RRP $150
- Snake and Herring – Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 — Trophy + Gold (95) – RRP $65
- Xanadu Wines – Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 — Trophy + Gold (98) – RRP $45
