London, 10 July 2018 – Arcadian Shiraz from Idyll Wine Co has been entitled Best Wine of the Year at a major wine competition in London. On winning the title, this Shiraz has claimed its position in the global wine industry. Not just the Best Wine of the Year, but the Competition also recognized this Shiraz in several other categories, such as – Best in Show by Country, Best in Show by Varietal and Best Wine of the Year by Value.

The Arcadian Shiraz is made by winemaker Toby Wanklyn. Grapes used to make this Shiraz are sourced from the Murray Darling Region from Northern Victoria. It is a medium-bodied Shiraz with a black cherry and plum bouquet and a blend of American and French Oak.

The Idyll Vineyard was established in 1966 by Daryl and Nini Sefton. In the late 19th century, the vine disease phylloxera exterminated the local wine industry. After this, Idyll Vineyard was one of the first vineyards to be planted. The landscape around the vineyard is peppered with alluvial basalt which is perfect for grape growing. Idyll Wine Co is a Costa Asset Management Company. (CAM is a privately owned Australian Company focusing on developing, managing and sustaining capital across a portfolio of agriculture and property assets.)

Apart from the gold winner Arcadian Shiraz, Idyll Wine Co has several other brands such as Jinda Lee – The Lifestyle Wine, Whisperers, Trails End and Idyll. The best collection of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay is produced by this company.

About the competition:

The London Wine Competition took place on March 8-9, 2018. This wine competition recognizes and rewards the wine brands that target a specific wine drinker. The London Wine Competition judges all wines for their quality, packaging, and value for money. The award winners of this competition claim to be the best for traveling from a restaurant’s shelf to a customer’s hands. For more information, visit www.londonwinecompetition.com.