Oakridge celebrates success at the Melbourne Royal Wine Awards

Yarra Valley’s Oakridge, renowned for its cool-climate pinot noir and chardonnay, has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing not one, but two awards at the Melbourne Royal Wine Awards held last Friday.

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This year, Oakridge took home the prestigious awards for Best Victorian Chardonnay for its Oakridge 864 Henk Aqueduct Chardonnay (2022) and was honoured as the Champion Victorian Winery. These awards are testament to Oakridge’s dedication to producing wines of distinct ‘Yarra Valley flavour’ through a blend of innovation and tradition.

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The Melbourne Royal Wine Awards, one of Australia's oldest and most respected wine shows, provides an esteemed platform for wineries to benchmark their wines against industry standards.

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Oakridge Chief Winemaker David Bicknell expressed his immense pride in receiving these awards. "Being named the Champion Victorian Winery and winning Best Victorian Chardonnay is a monumental achievement for our team at Oakridge. It reflects our unwavering dedication to crafting wines that truly express the spirit of the Yarra Valley. This recognition is a celebration of our focus on precision, innovation, and detail.”

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Since joining Oakridge in 2002, David Bicknell has led the winemaking team with a meticulous approach to vineyard management and winemaking. His mantra, 'the devil is in the detail,' is evident in Oakridge's consistent production of award-winning wines. Under his leadership, Oakridge has emerged as one of Yarra Valley's leading producers, recognised for its exceptional pinot noir and chardonnay.

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"Our success is rooted in our sustainable practices and our deep understanding of the unique terroir of the Yarra Valley," added Bicknell. "These awards are not just wins for Oakridge but also a celebration of the dedication of our entire team, who work tirelessly to ensure each bottle reflects the harmony of our vineyard sites and the character of each vintage."

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Oakridge continues to set the benchmark for sustainable and expressive winemaking. This victory not only celebrates their exceptional wine but also places Oakridge at the forefront of the Australian wine industry.

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