Ararat winery SubRosa won an award at an international wine show in London last week.

Co-founded by winemaker Adam Louder and partner Nancy Panter, SubRosa’s 2019 Nebbiolo, crafted from Pyrenees-grown Nebbiolo grapes, was awarded a silver medal and 92 points for best non-Italian Nebbiolo at the International Wine Challenge in London.

Nebbiolo is a sought-after Italian grape variety known for producing complex wines, with high tannin and acidity making it ideal for ageing.

Ms Panter said no other non-Italian Nebbiolo was rated higher at the London challenge.

“We entered the International Wine Challenge to benchmark our wines against the best and we’re incredibly proud of the high rating for our SubRosa 2019 Nebbiolo,” she said.

“This recognition reassures us that our wines made by Adam are truly world-class, which is what we strive for.”

The 2019 SubRosa Pyrenees Nebbiolo was described by the 2024 International Wine Challenge judges as ‘rose, cherry and spice with dried herbs and hints of mushroom. Light, bright, and crunchy with a mineral core. This shows that Aussie Nebbiolo can age beautifully. Delicious plums and herbaceousness’.

Founded in 2013, SubRosa has built a reputation for producing premium, small-batch wine from fruit grown in the cool-climate regions of the Grampians and Pyrenees.

It is the second major recognition for SubRosa this month after earning a five-star rating in the Halliday Wine Companion.

Mr Louder said it was the first time SubRosa had earned the five-star rating.

“It’s great to be recognised as one of the top producers in Australia by the Halliday team,” he said.

“This honour highlights our dedication to produce premium cool-climate wines.”

According to the Halliday Wine Companion, a five-star winery is an ‘outstanding winery capable of producing wines of very high quality’ and must have at least two wines rated at 95 points or above.

Ms Panter said being a very small winery meant there was no room for error.

“Adam is an incredibly talented winemaker. He’s completed 40 vintages around the world, which speaks to his passion and skill in crafting exceptional wines,” she said.

“Halliday ratings are important for our reputation. 

“A five-star rating will help build reputation and trust with our customers, industry and export partners.”

Grampians Fine Wine Festival is celebrating the accolade with a buy one, get one free promotion at Grampians Wine Cellar in Halls Gap until Sunday. 

People can purchase a glass of the award-winning SubRosa 2019 Nebbiolo and enjoy a complimentary glass of SubRosa.

SubRosa wines are also available for purchase online at subrosawine.com and at IGA Liquor in Ararat and Stawell.

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