Wild Earth Wines has just been awarded the Trophy for Top Red Wine at the International Wine Challenge, the world’s largest competition. It beat 31 other red wine trophy winners from around the globe in the final judging round, announced on Wednesday night (3 Sept) in London.

I was recently introduced to Barry Rees, who is a decent chap with a keen interest in wine and food. What I really like about him is that whenever we catch up we have a glass of wine, a good old chat, and then remember we were meeting to discuss business. This always comes last! It is an easy relationship that is evolving.

I also like him because he has invented a top product, the Wine Preserva. This in an innovative device which prolongs the life of an open bottle of wine, up to 5 days after opening the wine remains fresh on the nose and palate.

The 2008 Winewise Small Vignernon Awards were limited to Australian producers who crushed 250 tonnes or less for their own label in the 2008 vintage. Judging by one of Australia's most experienced panels was undertaken according to the highest Australian show standards.

We are pleased to announce that the following wines in our portfolio achieved awards, our congratulations to Amietta & Thomas Vineyard Estate.