Granite belt wine industry wins big at RNA awards

WINEMAKERS on the Granite Belt are rejoicing after local vineyards took home big accolades in the Brisbane RNA wine awards last week. Granite Belt wineries claimed a total of 19 medals of the 21 which went to Queensland wineries in the RNA, which was announced on Friday. A massive 11 of those went to Symphony Hill Wines. Symphony Hill winemaker Mike Hayes said the win was “surreal” for their team. “We’re sort of pinching ourselves,” Hayes said Symphony Hill winemaker Mike Hayes was thrilled after winery’s big wins last week. “It’s incredible.”