Hare’s Chase has triumphed at the 2025 Sommelier Choice Awards in Chicago, USA winning major awards for Red Wine Producer of the Year and Shiraz of the Year. The 2021 Hare’s Chase Ironscraper Shiraz was crowned Shiraz of the year, and in a commanding statement of consistent excellence, all four Hare’s Chase wines entered received gold medals and 90+ point ratings.
The impressive haul of awards and gold medals continues a rich vein of success at international wine shows for Adelaide based winery owner Aulian International. Earlier this year, sister Barossa winery Schubert Estate received the Best in Show trophy for Australian red wine for the 2021 ‘The Lone Goose’ Shiraz Viognier at the prestigious international wine competition Mundus Vini in Germany, having previously triumphed at the Sakura Japan Women Wine Awards in 2024 winning three double-gold medals, one diamond trophy, five gold medals and the Grand Prix pairing prize for Sukiyaki.
The Sommelier’s Choice Awards is a prestigious competition that evaluates wines specifically for the restaurant and bar market. Wines are judged on key criteria such as quality, typicity, food friendliness, value for money, and packaging, providing sommeliers and beverage buyers with a trusted guide to wines that truly belong on a list in the USA. Assessed by a panel of leading sommeliers, wine directors and Master Sommeliers from across the country, the awards and medals affirm Hare’s Chase’s commitment to crafting high quality wines, and the ongoing appeal and relevance of classically styled Barossa reds in the world’s largest wine market.
“Being recognized at the Sommeliers Choice Awards by the very professionals who shape the U.S. dining experience is a tremendous honour,” said Matt Reynolds, Chief Winemaker and General Manager at Hare’s Chase. “Having our wine evaluated and awarded by a panel that includes Master Sommeliers validates our commitment to excellence in every bottle. We pride ourselves in making red wines that deliver on the promise of generous flavour that Barossa is renowned for, and these results uphold the continued appeal and relevance of the classic Barossa style.”
“The Sommelier's Choice Awards is designed to spotlight wines that excel in a restaurant setting,” said Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network and Founder of the competition. “Our judging panel includes some of the most respected sommeliers and Master Sommeliers in the country ensuring that every winning wine delivers where it counts: in front of guests, paired with great food.”
The Shiraz of the Year is available directly from the winery website www.hareschase.com or by contacting the winery directly at info@hareschase.com.