2014 Results Book

2014 Results Book
Chairman’s Report
Interestingly, the results are a clear demonstration
of the high level of competitiveness, year after
year, at the Six Nations Wine Challenge.
And 2014 will be marked by surprises, something
that should be very welcome by global consumers,
because it would help them to open their minds and
palates. A South African Sauvignon Blanc over New
Zealand´s or a Chilean Riesling highlights some of
Australia’s best representatives. Somewhat more
surprising is an Aussie Malbec chosen over many
from Argentina. And there is revenge at the hands
of Argentina’s Syrah. The United States has taken
one of the most competitive classes of the show;
Bordeaux Blends, and New Zealand has dominated
the Chardonnay class.
Each year it becomes more difficult to select
because the qualities are very close, and
the typicity of terroirs and styles tend
to be a more subjective assessment,
especially in these blind tastings of
almost 600 wines.
However, it is still very entertaining
and interesting to taste all the wines
in the Challenge when judges from
each country choose their top wines
regardless of commercial quantity
available. It is during the judges’ discussions
and exchanges of views with other references
in all classes, where we learn more, and so can
better communicate to our consumers.
The Six Nations Wine Challenge Chairman’s position
rotates each year. Fabricio Portelli of Argentina took
the reins this year and they have now been handed
over to Chile’s Eduardo Brethauer for 2015.
Index
The contribution of the Six Nations Wine Challenge
to the development of the wine in the New
World regions is surprising. To bring us back to
the Challenge it´s enough for the judges just to
see the enthusiasm from participating wineries
and their anxiety to know the results, and also
the consumers’ response when tastings and
presentations are carried out in different countries.
I congratulate this year’s winners and I look forward
to 2015 which will be the 13th year of this important
Challenge.
Fabricio Portelli
Chairman representing Argentina
Joint Wine of Show
2
Trophy Winners
Class 1 - Sparkling Wine
4
Class 2 - Riesling
5
Class 3 - Aromatic (Non Riesling)
6
Class 4 - Other Whites
7
Class 5 - Sauvignon Blanc
8
Class 6 - Chardonnay
9
Class 7 - White Blends
10
Class 8 - Pinot Noir
11
Class 9 - Merlot & Carmenere
12
Class 10 - Malbec
13
Class 11 - Shiraz
14
Class 12 - Cabernet Sauvignon
15
Class 14 - Other Red Varietals
16
Class 15 - Bordeaux Blends
17
Class 16 - Red Blends (Non Bordeaux) 18
Class 17 - Dessert
19
Medal Results
Trophy and 2nd places
20
Double Gold and Gold Medals
21
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Top row:
Fabricio Portelli - Argentina, (Chairman)
Michael Fridjhon - South Africa
Huon Hooke - Australia
Judith Kennedy - Australia (CEO)
Dan Berger - USA
Front row:
Eduardo Brethauer - Chile
Bob Campbell MW - New Zealand
Special feature The judges and sTewards
1
Silverthorn
The Green Man
Sparkling Blanc
de Blancs 2011
Winemaker John Loubser
Silverthorn is the Loubsers’ very small 10 hectares
farm out in Robertson 200Km from Cape Town. They
began their wine making venture exactly 10 years ago
with the aim to specialise in Methode Cap Classique
only. Robertson is a region well known for excellent
Chardonnays and they are fortunate enough to have
rocky, very lime-rich, soil and this was one of the
determining factors for them to produce a Blanc de
Blancs. The grapes for the Green Man were whole
bunch pressed with a very low recovery rate of
only 600 liters per ton – this ensures that no bitter
tannins are extracted. Fermentation took place in a
stainless steel tank at 15 degrees Celsius and a small
portion was barrel fermented to enhance complexity.
Secondary fermentation occurred in the bottle and the
wine spent 30 months on the lees after which it was
manually riddled and disgorged. Total production of
this wine is 7000 bottles.
Silverthornwines.co.za
2
WINE OF SHOW
Joint Wine of Show
John and Karen Loubser
John Loubser and Roc
Dog Point
Vineyard
Pinot Noir 2012
Winemakers Matthew Sutherland and Murray Cooke
Located in Marlborough, New Zealand’s premium
wine growing region, Dog Point Vineyard produces
wines that respect the natural integrity of the land
from which they are made and reflect the experience
and passion of the people that make them. All fruit
is estate grown, low cropped and hand-picked. The
winemakers combine both modern and traditional
wine making techniques to produce hand crafted
wines with a point of difference.
In every bottle of Dog Point Vineyard wine is
impeccable attention to detail and a thoughtful
hands-on approach. This focus is expertly partnered
with a low interventionist ethos. Fruit is hand-picked
from low cropped, estate grown vines, then hand
crafted with great care to produce fine wines that are
accessible and enjoyable with cellaring potential.
dogpoint.co.nz
WINE OF SHOW
Joint Wine of Show
Winemakers
Matthew Sutherland
and Murray Cooke
3
Class 1. Sparkling Wine
Winemaker John Loubser
and friend Roc
Silverthorn
The Green Man
Sparkling Blanc
de Blancs 2011
Winery Silverthorn Wines.
Region Robertson, South Africa
Winemaker John Loubser
Argentinean Judge Fabricio Portelli comments.
THE CLASS AS A WHOLE
An amazing range of balanced Sparkling wines made
in different styles. The freshness and the tiny firm
bubbles are in all of them.
THE TROPHY WINNER
It’s a pretentious wine, with serious balance, firm
bubbles and a lively long finish, toasty and lightly
floral notes. A very elegant wine.
FOOD MATCH
Linguine vongole with fennel. The lively minerality
compliments the pasta while acidity and persistent
bubbles lighten the texture and lift the fennel
aromatics.
Steward Ross Anderson. Wine Empire.
Silverthornwines.co.za
4
Faine, John, Tivon and Karen Loubser
Class 2. Riesling
Terrunyo
Block 6
Riesling 2013
Winery Concha y Toro.
Region Maipo Valley, Chile.
Winemaker Ignacio Recabarren
South African Judge Michael Fridjhon comments.
THE CLASS AS A WHOLE
We were presented with a broad array of styles, with
several good examples of each from spicy to savoury,
dry to quite sweet. That said many of the lesser wines
were quite disappointing.
THE TROPHY WINNER
A finely balanced wine, delivering ample spice and
perfume. This trophy winner delivers layers of texture,
with lifted melon and terpene notes and a savoury
freshness on the finish.
FOOD MATCH
Thai prawn salad with fresh lemon and lime zest
dressing.
Steward Tarryn Thomas visiting from South Africa.
conchaytoro.com
Winemaker
Ignacio Recabarren
5
Class 3. Aromatic Non Riesling
Waimea Estates
Gewurztraminer
2013
Winery Waimea Estates.
Region Nelson, New Zealand
Winemaker Trevor Bolitho
USA Judge Dan Berger comments.
THE CLASS AS A WHOLE
A very nice flight of hard-to-make whites with many
wines showing lovely tropical fruit terpenes.
THE TROPHY WINNER
An exotic aroma of guava and pear add dramatic
interest to spot-on varietal character. The soft finish is
balanced by excellent acidity.
FOOD MATCH
This Gewurztraminer will go perfectly with wok fried
chilli mud crab accompanied with native Australian
bush greens.
Steward Jessica Martin. Rockpool Bar and Grill.
waimeaestates.co.nz
6
Waimea Owners Trevor, Robyn,
Anna and Ben Bolitho
Class 4. Other White Varieties
Peter Lehmann
Margaret
Semillon 2006
Winery Peter Lehmann Wines.
Region Barossa Valley, Australia
Winemaker Andrew Wigan
South African Judge Michael Fridjhon comments.
THE CLASS AS A WHOLE
This is a strong and varied class with many highlights
in several different varietals. The runner up Roussanne
was also the subject of great interest.
THE TROPHY WINNER
A superbly refined, complex, semi-mature but still
bright and youthful Semillon, still with a green tinge
in its colour and buttered toast aromas of charming
complexity.
FOOD MATCH
King George Whiting with capers and lemon gremolata.
Steward James Audas, Lofi Wines
peterlehmannwines.com
Pictured: Winemaking and Viticultural team
Ian Hongell Peter Kelly Tim Dolan Andrew Wigan
and Nigel Blieschke.
7
Class 5. Sauvignon Blanc
Tokara Wines
Reserve Collection
Elgin Sauvignon
Blanc 2014
Winery Tokara Wines
Region Stellenbosch, South Africa
Winemaker Miles Mossop
USA Judge Dan Berger comments.
THE CLASS AS A WHOLE
A fascinating class with some wines showing distinctive
varietal characteristics and great food compatibility.
THE TROPHY WINNER
A very stylish, perfectly varietal example of Sauvignon
with an exotic lime-spice aroma, a clean lively level
of fruit with no green or excessively herbal notes. A
terrific wine to match with well-seasoned lighter foods.
FOOD MATCH
Fresh grilled scampi tail. Served simply with lemon
parsley butter, this wine will add complexity and a
great lime zing!.
Steward Chris Rose, Assistant Sommelier
Glass Brasserie.
tokara.co.za
8
Winemaker Miles Mossop on
the job
Class 6. Chardonnay
Villa Maria
Single Vineyard
Keltern
Chardonnay 2012
Winery Villa Maria Wines
Region Marlborough, New Zealand
Winemaker Nick Picone
USA Judge Dan Berger comments.
THE CLASS AS A WHOLE
Generally fine class with more fruit harmonies, less
oak than in many years past and excellent definition
of most wines as food accompaniers.
THE TROPHY WINNER
Very complex aroma of fruit and lees contact, the
result of which is a slightly Burgundian complexity
with delicate overtones of tropical fruit and a long
complex finish. Exceptional vision in the cellar!
FOOD MATCH
Confit of ocean trout, daikon, roast witlof and
orange-yuzu dressing.
Steward Tom Sheer, LP’s Quality Meats.
villamaria.co.nz
Pictured: Winemaker Nick Picone
9
Class 7. White Blends
Rutherglen
Viognier,
Roussanne,
Marsanne 2012
Winery Rutherglen Estates
Region Rutherglen, Australia
Winemaker Marc Scalzo
Argentinean Judge Fabricio Portelli comments.
THE CLASS AS A WHOLE
Quite interesting blends of different grapes showing
diversity of styles around these new world wines.
Well balanced, nice and delicate palates, and lovely
freshness, making them ideal to enjoy with seafood or
lighter meats.
THE TROPHY WINNER
A big, rich wine with very nice and complex balance.
Round on the palate, long and fresh finish with peach
and spicy notes.
FOOD MATCH
Char grilled pork loin with a currant, pine nut and
garlic soffrito.
Steward Michael McIntosh
rutherglenestates.com.au
Winemaker Marc Scalzo
10
Class 8. Pinot Noir
Dog Point
Vineyard
Pinot Noir 2012
Winery Dog Point Vineyard
Region Marlborough, New Zealand.
Winemakers Matthew Sutherland and Murray Cooke
New Zealand Judge Bob Campbell MW comments.
THE CLASS AS A WHOLE
Overall a very strong class with many high quality
wines albeit in a number of different styles. The best
wines showed real power and multiplicity of flavours.
THE TROPHY WINNER
Intense Pinot Noir with layers of plum, cherry and
spice flavours together with a subtle herbal/savoury
character. The wine showed impressive density and
power with a lingering finish.
FOOD MATCH
Roast duck with nashi pear and sancho pepper
Steward James Audas, Lofi Wines.
dogpoint.co.nz
Pictured at top: Winemakers Matthew Sutherland
and Murray Cooke
11
Class 9. Merlot and Carmenère
Concha y Toro
Terrunyo
Carmenère 2011
Winery Concha y Toro.
Region Maipo Valley, Chile.
Winemaker Ignacio Recabarren
Chilean Judge Eduardo Brethauer comments.
THE CLASS AS A WHOLE
A short but diverse class. From very peppery Merlot
origination in the coastal valleys to ripe and velvety
Carmenère from the central valley of Chile.
Many overripe Merlots and not a few from Carmenère.
A class of deep contrasts.
THE TROPHY WINNER
A very deep and velvety Carmenere. Aromas of red
cherries, nose pepper and graphite. Rich and powerful,
yet extremely elegant. An excellent example of the
variety to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its
rediscovery in Chile.
FOOD MATCH
Angus fillet steak served with wild mushrooms.
Eduardo Brethauer
conchaytoro.com
12
n
Winemaker Ignacio Recabarre
Class 10. Malbec
Winemaker
Paul Hotker
Bleasdale
Double Take
Malbec 2012
Winery Bleasdale Vineyards
Region Langhorne Creek, Australia
Winemaker Paul Hotker
Chilean Judge Eduardo Brethauer comments.
THE CLASS AS A WHOLE
This class was dominated by the straight, sweet and
juicy fruit. Although there were some very elegant wines,
a few of them were over extracted. Monothematic
Malbec deserves more diversity, freshness and
excitement.
THE TROPHY WINNER
The winner was a very peppery style of Malbec.
Aromas of plums, black cherries, perfume of violet and
a mysterious smokey touch. Juicy, well-balanced and
structured.
FOOD MATCH
Patagonian Lamb leg cooked with a reduction of Malbec,
cherries and black pepper, served with baked potatoes
and fresh rosemary.
Eduardo Brethauer
bleasdale.com.au
13
Class 11. Shiraz/Syrah
Finca Las Moras
Gran Syrah 2011
Winery Finca Las Moras
Region San Juan, Argentina
Winemaker Eduardo Antonio
Australian Judge Huon Hooke comments.
THE CLASS AS A WHOLE
A very good class, although the best half were well
ahead of the second half. The more elegant mediumbodied wines were equally appreciated as the big
wines.
THE TROPHY WINNER
A very impressive Syrah which combines some of the
spicier aroma spectrum with unequivocally full body
and great depth of lush fruit flavour. A truly great
Syrah which was the clear winner.
FOOD MATCH
Serve slow cooked chuck steak with bacon, carrots,
onions and mushrooms. Perfect with this complex wine.
Steward Chris Rose, Assistant Sommelier,
Glass Brasserie
fincalasmoras.com.ar
14
Winemaker
Eduardo Antonio
Class 12. Cabernet Sauvignon
Stark-Condé
Three Pines
Reserve Cabernet
Sauvignon 2011
Winery Stark-Condé Wines
Region Stellenbosch, South Africa
Winemaker José Conde
Australian Judge Huon Hooke comments.
THE CLASS AS A WHOLE
A class of varied style and quality; the panel felt too
many wines were either too astringent or over-oaked.
The top wines were superb, though, and there were
plenty of highlights.
Winemaker José Conde
THE TROPHY WINNER
A classic varietal Cabernet, clean and beautifully
formed, showing spot-on ripeness of blackberry and
dark cherry flavours, good balance and well-managed
tannins. It could drink relatively young, but should also
live well - for at least 20 years.
FOOD MATCH
Grass-fed Angus beef fillet served with wild rocket,
cranberry and walnut salad.
Steward Tamara Ellison, Quay Restaurant.
stark-conde.co.za
15
Class 14. Other Red Varieties
KWV Wines
Mentors
Petit Verdot 2012
Winery KWV Wines
Region Stellenbosch, South Africa
Winemaker Johann Fourie
Australian Judge Huon Hooke comments.
THE CLASS AS A WHOLE
A diverse class, as expected, but what was interesting
was the top awards were spread evenly over 10 grape
varieties. If anything, Petit Verdot and Grenache
performed best, also Cabernet Franc.
THE TROPHY WINNER
Great colour, deep and bright and youthful. The
bouquet and palate loaded with blackberry/cassis
flavours of freshness and charm. A big but beautifully
balanced wine.
FOOD MATCH
Marinated and char-grilled skirt steak with garlic
and herbs.
Steward Tamara Ellison, Quay Restaurant
kwv.co.za
16
Chief Winemaker
Johann Fourie
Class 15. Bordeaux Blends
Winemaker Margo Van Staaveren
Chateau St Jean
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, Cabernet
Franc, Malbec,
Petit Verdot 2010
Winery Chateau St Jean
Region Alexander, Dry Creek,
Knights & Sonoma Valleys, USA
Winemaker Margo Van Staaveren
South African Judge Michael Fridjhon comments.
THE CLASS AS A WHOLE
An aesthetically coherent class, with focus, intensity
and sophistication. A few wines were overly simple,
and some showed obvious Brettanomyces (non-spore
forming genus of yeast). That said, fruit, balance and
concentration were the hallmarks of the class.
THE TROPHY WINNER
This wine is intensely fruited with a plush yet fresh
mouth feel. Beautiful mid-palate textures, well managed
tannins, intricate spice, nuance and length.
FOOD MATCH
Osso Bucco with asparagus, creamy polenta and fresh
rosemary.
Event Organiser Tania De Ceglie, Boutique Wines Australia
chateaustjean.com
Chateau St Jean headquarters
17
Class 16. Red Blends non Bordeaux
Rosemount Estate
Nursery Project
Graciano, Mataro,
Grenache 2012
Winery Rosemount Estate
Region McLaren Vale, Australia
Winemaker Matt Koch
New Zealand Judge Bob Campbell MW comments.
THE CLASS AS A WHOLE
A very interesting class to judge with so many
contrasting blends from a wide variety of regions.
Both elegant and blockbuster styles competed for
attention with the winners offering complexity,
density and length.
THE TROPHY WINNER
Superb handling of fruit using two mid weight and
one dark grape variety to produce a perfectly balanced
wine with a firm and lengthy finish.
FOOD MATCH
Lamb cutlets encrusted with fresh herbs served
with roasted red capsicum, carrots and beetroot.
Steward Jessica Martin, Rockpool Bar and Grill
rosemountestate.com.au
18
Winemaker
Matt Koch
Class 17. Dessert Wines
Giesen Wines
The Brothers
Late Harvest
Sauvignon Blanc
2013
Winery Giesen Wines
Region Marlborough, New Zealand
Winemaker Marcel Giesen
Argentinean Judge Fabricio Portelli comments.
THE CLASS AS A WHOLE
It showed a high diversity of styles and wines. All
of them could be a dessert in itself. So, the flavours,
complexity and freshness are there to be enjoyed.
THE TROPHY WINNER
The freshness and the balance made the difference
for this wine, with potential ageing it will gain more
complexity. Very nice drinking on its own or with a
sweet pastry.
FOOD MATCH
Apple tart and vanilla icecream with honey and walnuts.
Steward Shelby Burns. WSET Student
giesen.co.nz
Pictured: Winemaker Marcel Giesen
The Giesen Brothers
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Results - Trophy & 2nd Place Double Gold
CLASS
COUNTRY
WINERY - WINE NAME / VARIETY
VINTAGE
CLASS 1. SPARKLING WINE - New Zealand won the class
CLASS
COUNTRY
WINERY - WINE NAME / VARIETY
VINTAGE
CLASS 10. MALBEC - Argentina won the class
TROPHY
SA
Silverthorn - The Green Man / Blanc de Blancs
2011
TROPHY
AUS
Bleasdale - Double Take / Malbec
2012
2ND PLACE DOUBLE GOLD
NZ
Quartz Reef - Methode Traditionnelle / Chardonnay
2009
2ND PLACE DOUBLE GOLD
ARG
Doña Paula Estate / Malbec
2012
CLASS 2. RIESLING - Australia won the class
CLASS 11. SHIRAZ - South Africa won the class
TROPHY
CHI
Concha y Toro - Terrunyo Block 6 / Riesling
2013
TROPHY
ARG
Las Moras / Gran Syrah
2011
2ND PLACE DOUBLE GOLD
AUS
Leo Buring - Leonay Watervale / Riesling
2013
2ND PLACE DOUBLE GOLD
NZ
Alpha Domus - The Barnstormer / Syrah
2013
CLASS 3. AROMATIC - New Zealand won the class
CLASS 12. CABERNET SAUVIGNON - USA won the class
TROPHY
NZ
Waimea Estates / Gewurztraminer
2013
TROPHY
SA
Stark-Condé Wines - Three Pines Reserve / Cabernet Sauvignon
2011
2ND PLACE DOUBLE GOLD
NZ
Johanneshof Cellars Ltd. - Marlborough / Gewurztraminer
2013
2ND PLACE DOUBLE GOLD
USA
Etude Wines - Napa Valley / Cabernet Sauvignon
2010
CLASS 4. OTHER WHITE WINE VARIETIES - South Africa won the class.
THERE WAS NO CLASS 13 THIS YEAR
TROPHY
AUS
Peter Lehmann Wines - Margaret / Semillon
2006
2ND PLACE DOUBLE GOLD
SA
The Foundry / Roussanne
2013
CLASS 5. SAUVIGNON BLANC - New Zealand won the class
CLASS 14. OTHER RED VARIETIES - Argentina won the class
TROPHY
SA
KWV - Mentors / Petit Verdot
2012
CHI
Odjfell - Orzada / Carignan
2011
TROPHY
SA
Tokara - Reserve Collection, Elgin / Sauvignon Blanc
2014
2ND PLACE DOUBLE GOLD
2ND PLACE DOUBLE GOLD
NZ
Palliser Estate Wines / Sauvignon Blanc
2013
CLASS 15. BORDEAUX BLENDS - Sth Africa and Chile jointly won the class
CLASS 6. CHARDONNAY - USA won the class
TROPHY
NZ
Villa Maria - Single Vineyard Keltern / Chardonnay
2012
2ND PLACE DOUBLE GOLD
USA
Beringer Luminus / Chardonnay
2012
CLASS 7. WHITE BLENDS - South Africa won the class
TROPHY
AUS
Rutherglen Estates - Renaissance / Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne
2012
2ND PLACE DOUBLE GOLD
AUS
Chateau Tanunda - The Three Graces / Marsanne, Viognier, Roussanne
2013
CLASS 8. PINOT NOIR - New Zealand won the class.
TROPHY
NZ
Dog Point Vineyards / Pinot Noir
2012
2ND PLACE DOUBLE GOLD
USA
Baileyana Winery / Pinot Noir
2012
CLASS 9. MERLOT & CARMENERE - Chile won the class.
TROPHY
CHI
Concha y Toro - Terrunyo / Carmenère
2011
2ND PLACE DOUBLE GOLD
NZ
Mission Estate Winery - Reserve / Merlot
2013
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TROPHY
USA
Chateau St Jean - Cinq Cepages / Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, Cab Franc, Malbec, PV
2010
2ND PLACE DOUBLE GOLD
CHI
La Rosa - Don Reca / Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
2012
CLASS 16. RED BLENDS NON BORDEAUX - Australia won the class
TROPHY
AUS
Rosemount - Nursery Project / Graciano, Mataro, Genache
2012
2ND PLACE DOUBLE GOLD
AUS
Rosemount / Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre
2012
CLASS 17. DESSERT WINES - New Zealand won the class
TROPHY
NZ
Giesen Wines - The Brothers Late Harvest / Sauvignon Blanc
2013
2ND PLACE DOUBLE GOLD
NZ
Forrest Wines - Botrytised Riesling / Riesling
2012
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Results - Double Gold & Gold
COUNTRY
WINERY - WINE NAME / VARIETY
VINTAGE
CLASS 1. SPARKLING - New Zealand won the class
DOUBLE GOLD
NZ
Deutz - Marlborough Prestige Cuvee / Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
AUS
Heemskerk - Sparkling / Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
AUS
Arras - Grand Vintage / Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
GOLD
NZ
Deutz - Marlborough Cuvee Blanc de Blancs / Chardonnay
ARG
Cruzat - Cuvée Reserve Extra Brut / Pinot Noir,Chardonnay
NZ
NZ Wine Cellars - The Sounds Marlborough Methode Traditionnelle / Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
AUS
Brown Brothers - Patricia / Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
NZ
No 1 Family Estate - Cuvee Adele / Chardonay, Pinot Noir
AUS
Hungerford Hill - Dalliance / Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
2010
2009
2004
2009
NV
2010
2008
2009
2010
CLASS 2. RIESLING - Australia won the class
DOUBLE GOLD
AUS
Frankland Estate - Isolation Ridge / Riesling
NZ
Framingham Wines - Select / Riesling
CHI
Cousiño Macul - Isidora / Riesling
GOLD
AUS
Eddystone Point / Riesling
USA
Chateau Ste. Michelle - Eroica / Riesling
NZ
Forrest Wines - The Valleys Dry / Riesling
2013
2013
2013
2013
2012
2010
CLASS 3. AROMATIC NON RIESLING - New Zealand won the class
DOUBLE GOLD
SA
Altydgedacht Estate / Gewurztraminer
NZ
Framingham Wines / Gewurztraminer
NZ
Grove Mill / Gewurztraminer
GOLD
NZ
Greystone Wines / Gewurztraminer
ARG
Hess Family. Colome / Torrontes
NZ
Spy Valley Wines / Gewurztraminer
2014
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
CLASS 4. OTHER WHITE WINES - South Africa Won The Class
DOUBLE GOLD
AUS
Meerea Park - Alexander Munro / Semillon
USA
Zocker Winery / Gruner Veltliner
SA
Eagles Nest / Viognier
GOLD
CHI
Anakena - Single Vineyard Tama / Viognier
CHI
Cousiño Macul - Isidora / Sauvignon Gris
NZ
Margrain Vineyard / Chenin Blanc
2009
2013
2013
2013
2012
2013
COUNTRY
WINERY - WINE NAME / VARIETY
USA
SA
ARG
Robert Sinskey Vineyards / Pinot Blanc
KWV - The Mentors / Semillon
Diamandes / Viognier
VINTAGE
2013
2013
2013
CLASS 5. SAUVIGNON BLANC - New Zealand won the class
DOUBLE GOLD
NZ
Palliser Estate Wines / Sauvignon Blanc
NZ
Saint Clair Family Estate - Wairau Reserve / Sauvignon Blanc
NZ
Auntsfield Estate Limited - Single Vineyard / Sauvignon Blanc
NZ
Saint Clair Family Estate - Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block / Sauvignon Blanc
SA
Mulderbosch - 1000 Miles / Sauvignon Blanc
GOLD
NZ
Villa Maria - Reserve Wairau Valley/ Sauvignon Blanc
NZ
Saint Clair Family Estate - Pioneer Block 2 Swamp Block / Sauvignon Blanc
USA
Tangent Winery / Sauvignon Blanc
NZ
Ten Sisters Wine / Sauvignon Blanc
SA
Vergelegen - Reserve / Sauvignon Blanc
USA
A & J Gallo Winery - Frei Brothers Reserve / Sauvignon Blanc
USA
Pech Merle / Sauvignon Blanc
NZ
Mount Riley Wines - Limited Release / Sauvignon Blanc
2013
2013
2013
2013
2012
2013
2013
2013
2013
2014
2013
2013
2013
CLASS 6. CHARDONNAY - USA won the class
DOUBLE GOLD
NZ
Villa Maria - Single Vineyard Taylors Pass / Chardonnay
USA
Baileyana Winery - Fire Peak / Chardonnay
AUS
Hardys - Eileen Hardy / Chardonnay
SA
Paul Cluver / Chardonnay
ARG
Bodega Aniello - 006 / Chardonnay
USA
Trefethen Family Vineyards / Chardonnay
GOLD
AUS
Coldstream Hills - Reserve / Chardonnay
ARG
Atamisque / Chardonnay
SA
Iona / Chardonnay
USA
Sonoma-Cutrer - Les Pierres Vineyard / Chardonnay
CHI
Valdivieso - Single Vineyard / Chardonnay
SA
Mulderbosch / Chardonnay
NZ
Palliser Estate Wines / Chardonnay
AUS
Freycinet / Chardonnay
CHI
William Fevre - Espino Gran Cuvée / Chardonnay
AUS
Dexter / Chardonnay
2012
2012
2012
2013
2013
2012
2012
2012
2013
2011
2013
2013
2012
2012
2012
2012
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Results - Double Gold & Gold
COUNTRY
WINERY - WINE NAME / VARIETY
VINTAGE
CLASS 7. WHITE BLENDS - South Africa won the class
AUS
Chateau Tanunda - The Three Graces / Marsanne, Viognier, Roussanne
DOUBLE GOLD
SA
Delaire Graff Estate - White Reserve / Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
SA
Vergelegen - GVB / Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
USA
Robert Sinskey Vineyards - Abraxas, Scintilla Vineyard / Riesling, Pinot blanc, Pinot gris, Gewürz
GOLD
SA
Fable Mountain Vineyards - Jackal Bird / Chenin, Viog, Chard, Rouss and Grenache Bl
SA
Tokara - Director’s Reserve / Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
CHI
Anakena - Ona / Riesling, Chardonnay, Viognier
SA
Steenberg - Magna Carta / Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
AUS
Cape Mentelle - Walcliffe / Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
2011
2012
2012
2012
2012
2013
2011
2011
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2010
2012
2011
2012
2011
2011
2013
2012
CLASS 9. MERLOT & CARMENERE - Chile won the class.
DOUBLE GOLD
CHI
La Rosa - La Capitana / Carmenère
CHI
Casa Silva - Los Lingues / Carmenère
USA
Chateau Ste. Michelle - Canoe Ridge / Merlot
GOLD
NZ
Mission Estate Winery - Vineyard Selection / Merlot
CHI
AltaCima - AC 4.090 / Carmenère
ARG
Fabre Montmayou - Gran Reserva / Merlot
NZ
Saint Clair Family Estate - Hawkes Bay Pioneer Block 17 / Merlot
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WINERY - WINE NAME / VARIETY
VINTAGE
CLASS 10. MALBEC - Argentina won the class
2013
CLASS 8. PINOT NOIR - New Zealand won the class.
DOUBLE GOLD
NZ
Akarua - Pinot Noir
CHI
Matetic - EQ / Pinot Noir
NZ
Pisa Range Estate - Black Poplar Block / Pinot Noir
AUS
Home Hill Wines - Kelly’s Reserve / Pinot Noir
CHI
Valdivieso - Single Vineyard / Pinot noir
GOLD
AUS
Coldstream Hills - The Esplanade Vineyard / Pinot Noir
USA
Alysian Wines - Floodgate Vineyard/Rock Hill / Pinot Noir
NZ
Craggy Range - Te Muna Road / Pinot Noir
USA
Francis Ford Coppola - Reserve, Kylah’s Vineyard / Pinot Noir
NZ
Woollaston - Mahana / Pinot Noir
USA
Dutton Goldfield Winery - Devil’s Gulch Vineyard / Pinot Noir
USA
Dutton Goldfield Winery - Freestone Hill Vineyard / Pinot Noir
CHI
Vistamar - Sepia / Pinot Noir
USA
Drew - Pinot Noir
COUNTRY
2012
2012
2011
2013
2012
2012
2013
DOUBLE GOLD
AUS
Bremerton - Special Release / Malbec
ARG
Trivento - Golden Reserve / Malbec
ARG
Trapiche - Terrroir Series / Malbec
GOLD
ARG
Gran Enemigo / Malbec
ARG
Monteviejo - Lindaflor / Malbec
ARG
Trapiche - Broquel / Malbec
ARG
Kaiken - Mai / Malbec
2012
2011
2010
2010
2010
2012
2009
CLASS 11. SHIRAZ - South Africa won the class
DOUBLE GOLD
SA
Cederberg Private Cellar - CWG Teen Die Hoog / Shiraz
AUS
Henschke - Tappa Pass / Shiraz
SA
Mount Sutherland / Syrah
GOLD
NZ
Goldie Wines - Waiheke Island / Syrah
AUS
Elderton - Neil Ashmead Grand Tourer / Shiraz
AUS
Hewitson - The Mother Vine / Shiraz
CHI
Matetic - EQ / Syrah
SA
Fable Mountain Vineyards - Bobbejaan / Syrah
USA
Oak Cliff Cellars - Wild Diamond / Syrah
AUS
Levantine Hill - Syrah
SA
Stark-Condé Wines - 3 Pines / Syrah
NZ
Passage Rock - Reserve / Syrah
2011
2012
2012
2013
2012
2012
2011
2011
2012
2012
2011
2012
CLASS 12. CABERNET SAUVIGNON - USA won the class
DOUBLE GOLD
ARG
Bodegas Fabre SA - Fabre Montmayou Gran Reserva / Cabernet Sauvignon
USA
Louis M Martini - Monte Rosso Vineyards / Cabernet Sauvignon
USA
St Clement Vineyards - Oroppas R40 + V / Cabernet Sauvignon
GOLD
USA
Kendall-Jackson - Grand Reserve / Cabernet Sauvignon
CHI
Concha y Toro - Marqués de Casa Concha / Cabernet sauvignon
CHI
Calcu - Futa / Cabernet sauvignon
AUS
Houghton - Jack Mann / Cabernet Sauvignon
CHI
Los Vascos - Le Dix / Cabernet Sauvignon
AUS
Wynns - John Riddoch / Cabernet Sauvignon
AUS
Cape Mentelle / Cabernet Sauvignon
SA
Delaire Graff Estate - Reserve / Cabernet Sauvignon
USA
Chateau Ste. Michelle - Indian Wells / Cabernet Sauvignon
2012
2010
2010
2011
2012
2009
2011
2011
2010
2011
2012
2011
Results - Double Gold & Gold
COUNTRY
WINERY - WINE NAME / VARIETY
VINTAGE
THERE WAS NO CLASS 13 THIS YEAR
CLASS 14. OTHER RED VARIETIES - Argentina won the class
DOUBLE GOLD
ARG
Andeluna - Pasionado / Cabernet Franc
USA
A & J Gallo Winery - Rancho Zabaco, Heritage Vines / Zinfandel
AUS
Running with Bulls - Barossa / Tempranillo
SA
Vriesenyards / Grenache
GOLD
ARG
Bodega El Esteco - Serie Finca Notables / Tannat
ARG
Viña Vida - Gran Reserva Seda / Petit Verdot
USA
Foppiano / Petite Syrah
USA
Carol Shelton Wines - “Wild Thing” / Zinfandel
AUS
Rutherglen Estates - Single Vineyard / Durif
USA
Jeff Runbquist Wines - Dick Cooper Vineyards / Barbera
2009
2012
2012
2013
2013
2011
2011
2010
2009
2012
CLASS 15. BORDEAUX BLENDS - Sth Africa and Chile jointly won the class
DOUBLE GOLD
CHI
Calcu - Winemakers Selection / Cab Sauv, Carmenère, Cab Franc
SA
Eikendal - Classique / Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
SA
Tokara - Director’s Reserve / Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, PV, Malbec
AUS
Voyager Estate / Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
GOLD
NZ
Obsidian - The Obsidian / Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc, PV, Malbec
SA
Diemersdal / Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc, PV, Malbec
AUS
Penley Estate - Chertsey / Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab franc
NZ
Vidal - Legacy Series / Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
ARG
Finca Flichman - Paisaje de Tupungato / Malbec, Merlot & Merlot Cabernet
AUS
Grey Sands - The Mattock / Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
NZ
Villa Maria - Reserve / Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
AUS
Cape Mentelle - Wilyabrup / Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cab Franc
2010
2012
2010
2009
COUNTRY
WINERY - WINE NAME / VARIETY
USA
USA
NZ
ARG
SA
AUS
Francis Ford Coppola - Eleanor / Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Francis Ford Coppola - Director’s Cut, Cinema / Cab Sauv, Zinfandel & Petite Syrah
Crossroads Wines - Talisman / Mystery red wine blend
Finca Flichman - Paisaje de Tupuligato / Shiraz, Malbec, Cabernet
Bouchard Finlayson - Hannibal / Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo, Shiraz
Majella Wines - The Malleea / Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
VINTAGE
2010
2012
2012
2011
2012
2010
CLASS 17. DESSERT WINES - New Zealand won the class
DOUBLE GOLD
AUS
Brown Brothers - Patricia Noble / Riesling
USA
Navarro Vineyard / Gewurztraminer
AUS
D’Arenberg - Noble Mud Pie / Viognier, Roussanne
GOLD
SA
Nederburg Wines - Private Bin Eminence Noble Late Harvest / Muscat de Frontignan
SA
Fleur du Cap - Noble Late Harvest / Chenin Blanc
SA
Nederburg Wines - Wine Master Noble Late Harvest / Muscat de Frontignan
NZ
Pegasus Bay Winery - Encore Noble / Riesling
AUS
De Bortoli - Noble One / Semillon
AUS
Lillypilly Wines - Noble Blend / Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay
2009
2012
2010
2011
2013
2012
2010
2009
2012
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2010
2012
2010
2010
2011
2012
2010
2011
CLASS 16. RED BLENDS NON BORDEAUX - Australia won the class
DOUBLE GOLD
USA
Maryhill Winery - Winemaker’s Red / Cab Sauv, Merlot ,Syrah, Cab Franc
ARG
Doña Paula - 1100 / Malbec, Cab Sauv, Shiraz
AUS
Wolf Blass - Black Label / Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Malbec
GOLD
CHI
Vina Valdivieso - Ecclat / Carigan Mourvedre
USA
Coyote Canyon - Tres Cruces / Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
SA
Saronsberg - Full Circle / Shiraz, Grenache, Mouvedre, Viognier
2012
2012
2009
2011
2011
2011
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