International Wine Competition trophies announced
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2010 Liquorland International Wine Competition trophies announced
17 trophies plus Champion Wine of the Show and Champion Producer were announced in Auckland last night at the culmination of the 2010 Liquorland International Wine Competition.
Of the 17 awards, New Zealand received twelve, Australia four and France one. Within the New Zealand count, seven were awarded to Marlborough and one each to Hawke’s Bay, Waiheke, Gisborne, East Coast and Central Otago.
Commenting on the results, Chief Judge Mike DeGaris said, “The overall quality of entries was significant and these trophy winners are all outstanding examples.”
Liquorland Merchandise Manager, Andrew Bartley commented, “This is a very exciting time for Liquorland as the announcement of these results coincides with the launch of our new livery.” He continues, “These significant activities continue to endorse our position of adding value to both our customers and the wine industry.”
Champion Wine of the Show was awarded to Villa Maria for their Single Vineyard Keltern Chardonnay 2007; a wine the judges agreed was superb for its seamlessness, balance and flavour profile.
With almost 20% of the gold medals as well as four trophies, Champion Producer was also awarded to Villa Maria, yet again proving their expertise across a wide range of wines and regions.
The complete list of trophies is as follows:
Champion Wine of the
Show Villa Maria Single Vineyard
Keltern Chardonnay 2007
Champion Producer Villa Maria
Champion Methode Traditionnelle Daniel Le Brun Methode Traditionnelle Brut NV
Champion Champagne Champagne Duval-Leroy Fleur de Champagne Brut
Champion Varietal White Montana Showcase Series Gisborne Arneis 2009
Champion Viognier Vidal East Coast Viognier 2009
Champion Gewurztraminer Johanneshof Marlborough Gewurztraminer 2009
Champion Pinot Gris Ribbonwood Marlborough Pinot Gris 2009
Champion Riesling Sanctuary Marlborough Riesling 2008
Champion Chardonnay Villa Maria Single Vineyard Keltern Chardonnay 2007
Champion Sauvignon Blanc Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc Pioneer Block 19 Bird Block 2009
Champion Sweet Wine Forrest Botrytised Riesling 2009
Champion Rose Jules Taylor Rose 2009
Champion Varietal Red Weeping Sands Waiheke Island Montelpulciano 2009
Champion Merlot Beresford Highwood Merlot 2008
Champion Cabernet Sauvignon Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2005
Champion Pinot Noir Thornbury Central Otago Pinot Noir 2008
Champion Shiraz Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz 2008
Champion Fortified DeBortoli Show Liqueur Muscat
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