It has been awarded the trophy for Semillon of the Year at the highly prestigious International Wine & Spirits Competition, marking the ninth time the Australian brand has won the accolade in 10 years.

The aged release – the 2007 McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon  – beat a strong line-up of wines to claim the award, which is a significant milestone in the brand’s history.

“Winning the Trophy for Semillon of the Year at such a prestigious competition once is a great achievement, but to have received it nine times in 10 years is remarkable,” McGuigan Wines chief winemaker, Neil McGuigan said. 

“McGuigan is proud to be able to demonstrate the complexity of Australian Semillon. It is the Hunter Valley’s signature varietal and is deserving of its place among the world’s greatest wines.”

The award, which was announced at a ceremony in London last week, crowns a fantastic year for the brand on the international wine show circuit. Last month, McGuigan Wines was also awarded the Trophy for Best Semillon at the 2018 NSW Wine Awards for its McGuigan 2013 Bin 9000 Semillon, beating some outstanding wines, particularly from rival Hunter Valley wineries.

The accolades build on McGuigan’s unrivalled performance at global wine shows.

Aside from strong success with the wines, Neil McGuigan has also been crowned International Winemaker of the Year by the International Wine & Spirits Competition for a record four years.