Oakridge Wines named 2023 Winery of the Year by Real Review

The Yarra Valley’s Oakridge Wines has been named 2023 Winery of the Year in the Real Review Top Wineries of Australia following a year-long tasting of more than 10,000 wines.

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Oakridge has achieved the coveted title after appearing at number 18 in the Real Review’s rankings in 2022.

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Part of Endeavour Group’s fine wine portfolio Paragon Wine Estates, Oakridge Wines is located in the heart of Victoria’s oldest wine region, the Yarra Valley. Established in 1978, Oakridge has grown to become an internationally recognised producer of award-winning wines and a must-visit Yarra Valley destination.

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As a pioneer of the wine-growing region of the upper Yarra Valley, Oakridge is known for producing distinctive single-vineyard wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.

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Endeavour Group CEO and Managing Director Steve Donohue said the achievement was a testament to the incredible passion and hard work of everyone at Oakridge Wines.

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“This is a special moment for the whole team at Oakridge, who have set the bar so high for winemaking and hospitality in such an iconic Australian wine region,” Donohue said.

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“Oakridge is the jewel in the Yarra Valley’s crown and we feel so incredibly lucky to be custodians of this incredible winery.

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“Congratulations to David Bicknell and everyone at Oakridge on this well-deserved recognition.”

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David Bicknell, Chief Winemaker at Oakridge Wines said he was both surprised and delighted.

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“Being recognised like this makes all the hard work going back many years, so very worthwhile. Gratifying. We have good vineyards that we think are still improving, but most importantly, a highly skilled team with loads of experience.” 

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“This is recognition for the entire Oakridge team. They are committed to giving their very best every day and deeply care about this place. And you can't ask for more than that.”

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About Endeavour Group

Endeavour Group is Australia’s leading retail drinks and hospitality business, with more than 28,000 team members united around the group’s purpose of “creating a more sociable future together”. Its portfolio of trusted brands includes Dan Murphy’s and BWS, as well as the nation’s largest portfolio of hotels, including many Australian icons such as Brisbane’s Breakfast Creek Hotel and Melbourne’s Young & Jackson Hotel. In total, Endeavour Group has more than 2,000 retail stores and hotels across Australia.