Wallaroo winemaker Michael Anderson has claimed the Champion Wine of Show award at the Canberra and Region Wine Show, for his 2025 Brindabella Hills Riesling.

Chair of judges Shanteh Wale said the purity of the Brindabella Hills riesling, was undeniable.

“With a cascade of fresh linen and gathered spring blossoms, it carried tension, electric energy, and a long, driving line of flavour – simply irresistible,” Ms Wale said.

“Its triumph speaks volumes – to emerge from such an extensive line-up of exceptional rieslings, from an entirely new set of judges and claim the title of Wine of Show is remarkable.”

In addition to the top gong, Anderson took home Best White Wine of Show; Best Riesling; and Best Canberra District Riesling.

Last year’s winner Nick O’Leary won the 2025 Wine of Provenance, for his riesling; Best Tempranillo with his 2024 Seven Gates Tempranillo; Best Chardonnay with the 2023 Denison Chardonnay; and Most Successful Exhibitor of Show.

Quarry Hill also won multiple awards for their 2024 Canberra District Shiraz taking out the Dr Edgar Riek OAM Trophy for the Best Canberra District Shiraz; Best Shiraz; and Best Red Wine of Show. 

There were a record 345 entries from 58 wineries across the Canberra District, Tumbarumba, Gundagai, Hilltops, the Southern Highlands and the Shoalhaven Coast, with 21 trophies awarded.

2025 Canberra and Region Wine Show Trophy Winners

Royal National Capital Agricultural Society – Best Sparkling Wine

Won by: Courabyra 2013 805 Brut Cuvée

Royal National Capital Agricultural Society – Best Pinot Gris or Grigio

Won by: Coppabella 2025 Single Vineyard Pinot Gris

Community Bank Canberra Region – Best Canberra District Riesling

Won by: Brindabella Hills 2025 Riesling

MCC Label – Best Riesling

Won by: Brindabella Hills 2025 Riesling

Royal National Capital Agricultural Society – Best Sauvignon Blanc

Won by: Hungerford Hill 2025 Sauvignon Blanc

Country Builders – Best Chardonnay

Won by: Nick O’Leary Wines 2023 Denison Chardonnay

Beltana Farm – Best Dry White Other Varieties and/or Blends

Won by: Linear 2025 Grüner Veltliner

Royal National Capital Agricultural Society – Best White Wine of Show

Won by: Brindabella Hills 2025 Riesling

Royal National Capital Agricultural Society – Best Rosé

Won by: Collector 2025 Shoreline Sangiovese Rosé

Royal National Capital Agricultural Society – Best Sangiovese

Won by: Hungerford Hill 2024 Sangiovese

Royal National Capital Agricultural Society – Best Tempranillo

Won by: Nick O’Leary 2024 Seven Gates Tempranillo

ProAllied – Dr Edgar Riek OAM Trophy for the Best Canberra District Shiraz

Won by: Quarry Hill 2024 Canberra District Shiraz

Royal National Capital Agricultural Society – Best Shiraz

Won by: Quarry Hill 2024 Canberra District Shiraz

Beltana Farm – Best Cabernet Sauvignon

Won by: Shaw Wines 2023 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Royal National Capital Agricultural Society – Best Dry Red Other Varieties and/or Blends

Won by: Hungerford Hill 2024 Tempranillo Graciano

Royal National Capital Agricultural Society – Best Red Wine of Show

Won by: Quarry Hill 2024 Canberra District Shiraz

Royal National Capital Agricultural Society – Best Hilltops Region Wine

Won by: Hungerford Hill 2024 Tempranillo Graciano

Beltana Farm – Most Successful Exhibitor of Show

Won by: Nick O’Leary Wines

Royal National Capital Agricultural Society – The Chair of Judges Trophy

Won by: Mount Majura Vineyard 2012 The Silurian Late Disgorged

The Tradies Group – Wine of Provenance

Won by: Nick O’Leary Riesling

The Tradies Group – Best Wine of Show

Won by: Brindabella Hills 2025 Riesling