Credaro Family Estate will be one of 50 wineries showcasing over 300 EXHILARATING wines in a new program, beginning with a monumental trade tasting of 50 wineries and 300+ wines in Sydney on 17 June, 2025.
The most significant tasting of wines from Western Australia ever staged outside of the State will showcase iconic and emerging wineries from seven wine regions, including the celebrated Margaret River and Great Southern, historic Swan Valley, and exciting up-comers Geographe, Pemberton, Blackwood Valley and the Perth Hills.
“Our wineries have been trailblazers since 1895 when Australia’s second oldest wine region, the Swan Valley was planted. The quality and winemaking creativity coming from Western Australia’s wine regions has never been greater. Our industry’s artisan nature and magnificent seclusion makes this a well-kept secret, and we’re thrilled to bring more wine lovers into the fold, starting with this trade event in Sydney,” said Wines of Western Australia CEO Larry Jorgensen.
The EXHILARATING Wines from Western Australia program has been introduced to support region and producer endeavours and provide new opportunities that invite trade and consumers to connect with the wines, people and stories of what is for many, uncharted terrain.
“We thought deeply about the common threads between our diverse tapestry of regions and producers. The consistent theme was in the energy and the elements here. Specifically, the vast land and its ancient splendour, the tremendous power of the coast, and a lineage of resourceful endeavour that’s essential when you live in one of the Earth’s most geographically remote places. These are major influences on viticulture, winemaking and the lifestyle in Western Australia, contributing to our vivid and energetic wines,” Larry Jorgensen said.
“Producers are crafting styles that can be fresh and expressive from 2 months to 20+ years. Classic wine varietals are being reimagined, while there are more than 40 different grape varieties planted. Everything about what the producers are doing is exhilarating.”
Wines from Western Australia’s nine regions represent just 4% of the annual Australian grape crush and have a global reputation. In 2024, the International Wine and Spirits Challenge Awarded 63% of Australia’s Gold Medals to wines from Western Australia’s regions. The Decanter World Wine Awards have reflected similar success, as summarised by respected wine reviewer, retailer and statistician, John Jens.
“Western Australia won 4 of the 19 Chardonnay “Best of Show” awards in the five [Decanter] shows between 2020 and 2024, against the entire wine world – 21%. Western Australia’s Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blends won 4 of 7 “Best of Show” awards in the three shows between 2022 and 2024 against the world – 57%!” Jens said.
Western Australia is phylloxera-free, home to a global Biodiversity Hotspot and has 110 Sustainable Winegrowers Australia Certified Members.
The EXHILARATING Wines from Western Australia program is supported by Wines of Western Australia and the Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Visit www.exhilaratingwines.com to discover more and register for this tasting.