Blind-Tasted Gold

In blind tasting, judges evaluate wines without knowing the label, price, or even the region. This is how most major Australian wine shows work, including:

• Australian Pinot Noir Challenge (APNC) – The only national show dedicated exclusively to Pinot Noir, with over 300 entries annually.

• Royal Melbourne Wine Awards (RMWA) – One of the country’s most prestigious wine shows, judged by a panel of seasoned winemakers and experts.

Why blind tasting matters:

👉 Eliminates brand and price bias
👉 Gives small producers and under-the-radar wines a fair shot
👉 Wines that shine in blind tasting are genuinely impressive on the palate