2023 Dawson James Chardonnay
GOLD medal, 95 points
Rose florals, citrus, lemon meyer, zippy acid crunch, solids work
2022 Dawson James Chardonnay
GOLD medal, 96 points
Precise flinty style, with grapefruit and tension, length and persistence with steely acidty and fine savoury char. Cap gun, scratched lemon skin. Nice flow and oak character on palate. Smart wine
2024 Dawson James Island Belle Pinot Noir
GOLD medal, 95 points
Lovely bright, sweet whole berry action with some bunchy reduction. Black glossy, spicy fruit, good presence, texture, fruit weight and spice.
The annual Tasmanian Wine Show is a showcase of Tasmanian Wineries
In 2025 Dawson James Chardonnay was awarded.
2022 Dawson James Chardonnay
GOLD medal Class 11
TROPHY, Cospak Trophy – Phil Laing Export Wine of Show
2021 Dawson James Chardonnay
Silver medal Class 11
The Decanter Worlds Wine Awards has been a happy hunting ground for Dawson James and 2025 was no exception.
2021 Dawson James Chardonnay
GOLD medal, 96 points
Steely and compact, varnished with lime and grapefruit zest which ripples over cohesive structure. The bracing acidity keeps a brisk pace toward the oyster shell ending.
2022 Dawson James Chardonnay
GOLD medal, 96 points
Beguiling symphonic elegance with soft fruits lapping at the nose and a rapture of silky texture and lime curd acidity blissfully adorning the palate. Effortless.
2021 Dawson James Pinot Noir
SILVER medal, 91 points
Lifted nose displaying floral scents. Cherry, and blackberry with notes of licorice and forest floor. Vibrant and chalky on the palate
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