2008 Show Results

In 2008 the show attracted 31 certified and in-conversion organic and biodynamic vineyards entering a total of 100 wines.

Max Allen, Chief Judge, said in a review "Despite attracting fewer entries than last year (due to stricter entry requirements, ensuring that all stages of production, from vineyard to winery to bottling are certified organic), we still managed to sniff, swirl and slurp our way through 100 glasses, making the Australia / New Zealand Organic Wine Show still the biggest comparative tasting of certified and in-conversion organic and biodynamic wine in the country.

Although overall numbers were down, a few new producers did decide to enter the show, which is great: it is always encouraging to come across yet more vineyards converting to truly sustainable viticulture practices. This year's winners also reflect the full spectrum of organic producers, from the new to the very obscure (vineyards producing only a few dozen cases of each wine) to established and well-known wineries producing many thousands of cases per year; from ultra-premium wines costing $50+ per bottle to bargain quaffing wines costing closer to $10."

Max Allen's online guide to biodynamics in Australian vineyards can be found at www.redwhiteandgreen.com.au

To see the 2008 Show Catalogue and Results please click the link below to download.