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
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Trophy Winners Class 1 - Sparkling Wine
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Class 2 - Riesling
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Class 3 - Aromatic (Non Riesling)
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Class 4 - Other Whites
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Class 5 - Sauvignon Blanc
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Class 6 - Chardonnay
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Class 7 - White Blends
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Class 8 - Pinot Noir
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Class 9 - Merlot & Carmenere
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Class 10 - Malbec
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Class 11 - Shiraz
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Class 12 - Cabernet Sauvignon
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Class 14 - Other Red Varietals
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Class 15 - Bordeaux Blends
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Class 16 - Red Blends (Non Bordeaux) 18 Class 17 - Dessert
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Medal Results Trophy and 2nd places
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Double Gold and Gold Medals
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boutiquewines.com.au 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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