MILAWA-based Brown Family Wine Group were awarded three trophies and a gold medal for the Pirie NV at the 2023 Australian Sparkling Wine Show.

Pirie is one of Tasmania’s original producers of premium sparkling wine which was founded by viticulturist Andrew Pirie.

Northern Tasmania is now widely recognised for the quality of sparkling wine produced in the true cool climate of 41-42 degrees south and today Pirie makes some of the most acclaimed sparkling wines in the world.

Brown Family Wine Group’s senior winemaker, Tom Wallace, said producing Pirie is an art in itself.

"There’s meticulous planning and patience required, and even then it takes crossed fingers in the hope of the ideal conditions,” he said.

Pirie NV starred at the 2023 Australian Sparkling Wine Show being awarded three trophies, namely: Winequip/Lallemond Trophy for Best Wine of Show; IOC Trophy for Best Mature Sparkling Wine; and Grapeworks Trophy for Best Sparkling 24 to 60 months Tirage.

It was also awarded a gold medal.