We’re thrilled to share that our 2023 Reserve Shiraz has been awarded Best Shiraz and Best Red Wine of Show at the 2025 Wine Show of Western Australia — an incredible honour in our 50th year.
This achievement highlights the strength of Margaret River Shiraz and the exceptional fruit from our historic Wilyabrup vineyard. It’s a milestone that celebrates 50 years of Gralyn Estate winemaking, and the depth, balance and elegance that define our estate-grown Shiraz.
A Small Block with a Big Story
The 2023 Reserve Shiraz is produced from less than two acres of estate-grown vines planted in 1975, yielding just six barrels. Planted by Annette’s father, Graham Hutton, this tiny yet remarkable block sits beside the family home on Caves Road in Wilyabrup — a vineyard that has quietly delivered some of Gralyn Estate’s most distinctive and highly awarded wines. Its limited scale belies the power and purity of fruit that continue to set this site apart.
What the Judges Said...
“A great class showing the strength of Shiraz in WA. The best wines have concentration and vibrancy with good flow and intensity. This was a class with high expectations — the best were excellent: balanced, fresh, with good tannin support and oak not overdone. The right clones in the right sites and tended with thoughtful viticulture will always prevail regardless of the seasonal conditions.”
Ray Jordan — 96 Points
“There is a brilliance and brightness about this Shiraz that comes off some very old Wilyabrup vines. On the nose, it bursts with ripe, plummy fruit, a hint of pepper, and some distinctive floral violet notes that create an exciting opening on the palate. It is sublimely balanced and poised with fine chalky tannins and a faint hint of spicy black pepper. The oak is well managed, and it finishes very long. One of the most elegant Shiraz yet from Gralyn.”
A Defining Moment for Gralyn Estate
The 2023 Reserve Shiraz exemplifies the evolution of Margaret River Shiraz — powerful yet refined, expressive of site and season. As we celebrate 50 years of family winemaking, this award stands as a defining moment for Gralyn Estate and a proud reflection of our heritage and the care behind every bottle.
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