Meditrina Premium 2024 Coonawarra Cabernet Franc Wins Gold and Trophy for Best Red Varietal at the 2025 Perth Royal Wine Awards
September 10, 2025 (Perth, Australia) — Meditrina Beverages is proud to announce that its Meditrina Premium 2024 Coonawarra Cabernet Franc has been awarded a prestigious trophy for best red varietal at the 2025 Perth Royal Wine Awards.
This prestigious award marks the second time the 2024 Meditrina Premium Cabernet Franc has received such recognition, having previously secured both the Gold and the Trophy at the 2025 Royal Queensland Wine Show in July. Earning the Trophy once again highlights the wine’s consistent excellence and distinctive character, solidifying its reputation as one of Australia’s premier expressions of Cabernet Franc.
Cabernet Franc is steadily gaining popularity in Australia as winemakers and consumers alike are drawn to its distinctive elegance and versatility. Cabernet Franc is now emerging as a stand-alone varietal, particularly in cooler regions such as the Yarra Valley, Coonawarra, Adelaide Hills, and Tasmania. Australian expressions of Cabernet Franc often showcase vibrant red fruit notes like raspberry, cherry, and plum, accompanied by floral aromatics, herbal nuances, and a subtle earthiness. As the Australian wine industry continues to explore lighter, more expressive styles, Cabernet Franc is well-positioned to captivate a new generation of wine drinkers.
“This recognition is incredibly meaningful to our team,” said Tony Taliano, owner of Meditrina Beverages. “To win Gold and the Trophy once is a career highlight — to do it twice is a powerful endorsement of the vision and craftsmanship behind our Meditrina Premium Cabernet Franc.”
The Perth Royal Wine Awards are known for their rigorous judging process, attracting hundreds of entries from top producers across Australia. This double accolade places Meditrina Beverages in an elite category, reserved for wines that demonstrate both varietal excellence and long-term consistency.
The Meditrina Premium 2024 Coonawarra Cabernet Franc is available now through select retailers and directly via the winery’s website.
