Wild South strikes gold in Australia Wine Show

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7 June 2012

Wild South strikes gold in Australia Wine Show

Wild South Pinot Gris wins gold at International Cool Climate Wine Show

Sacred Hill Vineyards has claimed gold for its 2011 Wild South Marlborough Pinot Gris, at the International Cool Climate Wine Show in Australia.

Up against some of Australia’s, New Zealand’s and Europe’s best cool climate wines, Wild South’s classic Pinot Gris infused with nashi pear flavours and spiked with baking spices tickled the tongues of judges to take out one of the top Pinot Gris awards.

“We’re thrilled with the results,” says Wild South’s Marlborough winemaker Kel Dixon.

“The 2011 growing season experienced exceptional cool climate conditions, and by fermenting the fruit at cool temperatures we were able to achieve full aromatic expression and vivacity of the vintage, an award-winning combination,” says Kel.

Wild South also took home a bronze medal for its 2011 Marlborough Pinot Noir.

The International Cool Climate Wine Show received a total of 645 entries from 130 wineries, and 26 gold medals were awarded by chairman of judges, Mike DeGaris.

Showcasing the best Cool Climate Wines, the event attracts winemakers, vineyard owners, sommeliers and wine enthusiasts from around the world.

The Red Hill Agricultural and Horticultural Society established the Cool Climate Wine Show in 2000 to help benchmark cool climate wines.

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