July 14, 2025 (Australia) — We are thrilled to announce that Meditrina Beverages has taken home four awards at the 2025 Royal Queensland Wine Awards, including the coveted best red varietal trophy for our Coonawarra Cabernet Franc 2024.
Winning Gold for our Meditrina Coonawarra Cabernet Franc 2024, we also won Silver for our Meditrina Clare Valley Riesling 2024, and Bronze for our Meditrina Barossa Valley Shiraz 2023.
These prestigious accolades mark a defining moment in our journey – achievements that highlight just how far Meditrina has come in such a short time. From our first vintage to this nationally recognised honour, we’ve stayed true to our vision of producing exceptional wines with character, precision and heart.
Winery owner Tony Taliano shared his excitement:
“To receive this level of recognition so early in our story is incredibly humbling. We started Meditrina with a passion for excellence, and this trophy is proof that we’re on the right path. I couldn’t be prouder of our team and what we’ve accomplished together.”
Senior winemaker Carmelo D’Aquino also reflected on the award:
“This win validates the countless hours we spend in the vineyard and the winery, refining every detail to let the fruit truly shine. It’s an honour to have our work acknowledged by such a respected panel, and we’re excited to continue pushing boundaries in Australian winemaking.” We are deeply grateful to our growers, community, supporters, and everyone who has been with us from the very beginning. This achievement is not just a reflection of our journey so far, but the start of what’s yet to come
