Our wines were well received during recent trade visits in London with our distributor Liberty Wines.
A highlight was lunch at Bill Bentley’s one of London’s longest standing oyster bars.
Chardonnays from 2018, 2020 and 2021 were a treat with oysters from Ireland and the hospitality of Head Sommelier Luigi Conca.
2023 Big Bird Chardonnay featured in the Weekend Australian Best 20 whites under $35.
“Initially conceived by winemaker Peter Dawson to celebrate his son Angus’s Olympic rowing pursuits, this elegantly framed chardonnay is more than worthy of its own gold medals. Decades of winemaking experience in combination with winemaking partner Tim James results in a stylish showcase of great Tasmanian fruit. A seductive swirl of white peach and grapefruit, a faint suggestion of nougat and nuts, a cleansing mineral crunch”
93 Points – Nick Ryan, The Weekend Australian
Original Article can be found here: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/topics/best-wines-in-australia
Both of our current releases received awards and TROPHIES for Best Tasmanian Pinot Noir and a Silver Medal for our Chardonnay.
2021 Dawson James Pinot Noir
95 Points
Gold Medal
Trophy for Best Tasmanian Pinot Noir
Beautifully balanced Pinot from Australia’s most exciting cool climate area. Gentle texture balanced by bright acidity, pointing up blueberry and pink apple fruit with just a touch of savoury maturity.
2021 Dawson James Chardonnay
92 Points
Silver medal
Mineral style, lemon, thistle, fresh and juicy, savoury. Subtle + elegant with great length.
Our run of success in the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards has continued with 2020 Dawson James Chardonnay receiving a Platinum award, one of only 117 Platinum awards in an international wine show that attracted 18,143 entries
Only three Australian Chardonnays scored 97 points required for a Platinum award and Dawson James was the highest scoring Tasmanian Chardonnay
The judges’ comments;
Oozing magnificence with its wonderful levels of honeyed fruit, super smart minerals and vibrant spice which cascade over the sleek simmering acidity and luxuriously buttery consistency. Seriously age-worthy with a morerish tang of texture on the impeccable finish
We were delighted to be selected in James Halliday’s Top 100 for a fourth consecutive year.
In the November 18 Weekend Australian Magazine 2023 – Dawson James Chardonnay 2020 was featured in the Best Whites over $30
Dawson James Chardonnay 2020
The bouquet surges from the glass, pink and yellow grapefruit to the fore, plus a desirable flick of funky complexity on the way through. It’s now entering its second life, with the finale years away. The savoury acidity is its staff of life.
97 points, Drink to 2040
James Halliday November 2023
You can view the full list on the Australian website: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/topics/hallidays-top-100
Our run of success in this prestigious international wine show has continued with the release of the 2023 results. In particular Dawson James Chardonnay found favour with the panel of international judges.
2020 Dawson James Chardonnay PLATINUM, 97 Points
2019 Dawson James Chardonnay GOLD, 95 Points
2020 Dawson James Pinot Noir SILVER, 93 Points