Six Nations Wine Challenge 2017 Results Book by Ross Anderson

2017

RESULTS BOOK

SIX NATIONS WINE CHALLENGE 2017 Participants List South African

Australian

Canadian

Chilean

New Zealand

American

Adoro Wines Almenkerk Asara Wine Estate

All Saints Estate Angullong Arras

50th Parallel 8th Generation Bench 1775

Akarua Alpha Domus Amisfield

00 Wines A Tribute to Grace aMaurice

Ataraxia

Ashton Hills

Black Hills Estate Winery

Astrolabe

Anthony Road

Bartinney Bellingham Boekenhoutskloof Boschendal Bosman Family Vineyards Botanica

Bay of Fires Ben Haines Bleasdale Blue Pyrenees Bream Creek Brown Brothers

Black Sage Vineyard Black Swift Vineyards Burrowing Owl Estate Winery C.C. Jentsch Cellars Cassini Cellars CedarCreek Estate Winery

Blind River Carrick Ceres Church Road Craggy Range Crossroads

Antica Terra Au Bon Climat Barboursville Bedrock Bergstrom Brander

Cape Chamonix

Cape Mentelle

Church & State Wines

Crown Range Cellar

Broc Cellars

Cape Point Vineyards Cederberg Cilmor Winery Constantia Uitsig Darling Cellars De Krans Deetlefs Delaire Graff Estate Diemersdal

Clemens Hill Craigow D’Arenberg Dawson & James De Bortoli Devil’s Corner Domaine Chandon Elderton Flowstone

Deutz Dog Point Elephant Hill Esk Valley Forrest Estate Framingham Gibbston Valley Giesen Greystone

Brooks Calera Caraccioli Chehalem Winery Cobb Wine Co Col Solare Copain Cristom Deovlet

Domaine De Dieux

Fox Creek

Luis Felipe Edwards

Hunter’s

Drew Vineyards

Eagles’ Nest Wines Eikendal Ernie Els Fable Mountain Vineyards Ghost Corner Glenelly

Fraser Gallop Estate Gala Estate Grace Farm Hahndorf Hill Handpicked Wines Hardys Thomas Hardy

Massenez Family Wine Maycas del Limarí Miguel Torres Millaman Morande Odfjell Vineyards

Johanneshof Kusuda Lawson’s Dry Hills Martinborough Vineyards Mission Mt Difficulty

Graham Beck Wines

Head

Perez Cruz

Mudbrick

Groot Constantia Hamilton Russell Hartenberg Haskell

Henschke Holm Oak Home Hill Howard Park

Polkura Ritual Wines Santa Carolina Santa Cruz

Nautilus Neudorf No.1 Family Estate Obsidian

Evening Land Failla Forlorn Hope Fox Run Vineyards Tierce Gramercy Cellars Halcon Alturas Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard Holus Bolus Iron Horse Vineyard Keuka Springs King Estate

Joostenberg

Jansz

Santa Laura

Osawa Wines

Laurel Glen

Kaapzicht Keet Klein Constantia La Motte La Vierge Wines

Lake Breeze LAS Vino Mayford Mazza Meerea Park

Clos du Soleil Winery Closson Chase Daydreamer Wines Devonian Coast Jost Vineyards EastDell by Diamond Estates Featherstone Estate Winery Flat Rock Cellars Henry of Pelham Family Estate Hester Creek Winery Hidden Bench Vineyards & Winery Hillside Winery Hinterbrook Estate Winery Inniskillin Okanagan Estate JoieFarm Kraze Legz Vineyard & Winery La Frenz Winery Lakeview Cellars by Diamond Estates Winery Liquidity Magnotta Winery Martin’s Lane Megalomaniac Mission Hill Family Estate Winery Moon Curser Vineyard Nk’Mip Cellars Painted Rock Estate Winery Peller Estates Winery Pillitteri Estates Winery

Acrobata Apaltagua Aresti Baron Philippe de Rothschild Bouchon BoWines Casa Silva Concha y Toro Cono Sur De Martino Domaine Barons de Rothschild Los Vascos Donum Massenez El Aromo Espaldares del Maipo Korta Koyle La Rosa Laberinto Las Veletas Loma Larga

Siegel Family Wines Terramater Undurraga Ventisquero Veramonte

Pegasus Bay Pernod Ricard Quartz Reef Rapaura Springs Riverby Estate

Landzicht

Moorilla Estate

Rockway Vineyards

Via Wines Vina San Rafael

Sacred Hill

Le Riche Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards Luddite Mulderbosch Vineyards Mvemve Raats Nederburg Wines Newton Johnson Family Vineyards

Mount Majura

Sandhill

Vina Casablanca

Saint Clair

L'Ecole No 41 Leo Steen Wines Lexington Lingua Franca Liquid Farm Long Shadow Vintners Poet's Leap Lumos

Mount Pleasant

Singletree Winery

Vina Chocalan

Seifried Estate

Mark Ryan

Mr Riggs Oakridge Penfolds Pertaringa

SpierHead Winery Stanners Vineyard Sumac Ridge Summerhill Pyramid Winery

Vina de Neira Vina La Rosa Vina Requingua Vina Tabalí

Soho Spy Valley Tantalus Te Motu

Pinelli

Tantalus Vineyards

Vinedos de Alcohuaz

Te Whare Ra

Nitida

Pirie

Tawse Estate Winery

Vinedos Puertas

Tohu

Olifantsberg Painted Wolf Wines Paul Cluver Wines Paul Wallace Wines Restless River Vineyards Reyneke Richard Kershaw Wines Rustenberg Wines Shannon Silverthorn Wines Simonsig Spice Route Spier Stark Conde Steenberg Stellenbosch Vineyards Stellenrust Strydom Vineyards The Foundry Uitkyk Estate Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards Vilafonte Villiera Warwick Wine Estate Zevenwacht

Pooley Pressing Matters Robert Stein Rosily Vineyard Rutherglen Estates Santa & d’Sas Seppelt Serafino Shaw + Smith St Leonards Stonier Tapanappa Tarrawarra Estate The Lane Thistledown Thomas Wines Tolpuddle Vineyard Turkey Flat Ulithorne Voyager Estate

Terravista Vineyards The Hatch Thirty Bench Trius Two Sisters Vineyards Vieni Estates Wayne Gretzky Westcott

William Fevre

Vidal Villa Maria Wairau River Whitehaven

Matthiasson Metrick Mt. Brave Navarro Vineyards Old Bridge Cellars Chapter 24 Parducci Coro Mendocino Paul Lato Pepper Bridge Phelps Creek Qupe Ramey Ravenswood Ravines Reynvaan Rhys Robert Craig Roederer Estate Rotie Cellars S&J Vineyard Samsara Sandhi Savage Grace Scribe Winery Sheldrake Point Stags Leap Wine Cellars Stony Hill

Wirra Wirra

Tablas Creek Wines

Wolf Blass Xanadu Yabby Lake Yalumba Yeringberg

Under the Wire Von Strasser Walter Scott Wind Gap Wines

CONTENTS Participants List

CEO’s Message

Chairman’s message

The Judges

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The Team

Six Nations Trophy Results

Class 1 - Sparkling Wine

Class 2 - Riesling

Class 3 - Other White Varieties - Aromatic

Class 4 - Sauvignon Blanc

Class 5 - Chardonnay

Class 6 - White Blends

Class 7 - Other White Varieties

Class 8 - Pinot Noir

Class 9 - Merlot and Carmenère

Class 10 - Shiraz | Syrah

Class 11 - Cabernet Sauvignon

Class 12 - Other Reds (Light - Medium)

Class 13 - Other Reds (Full Bodied)

Class 14 - Bordeaux Blends

Class 15 - Red Blends (Non Bordeaux)

Class 16 - Dessert Wines

Class List

Scoring System

Trophy Medals

Runner Up - Double Gold’s

Double Gold’s

Gold Medals

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Nation of Show & Results by Country

Sponsors

CEO’s MESSAGE Ross Anderson

15 Years young - and we've never been stronger! What an amazing rollercoaster ride the past 10 months have been for me, since taking over the reins of the Six Nations from Ms, Judith Kennedy. The Six Nations Wine Challenge is unique – it is unlike any other international or domestic wine show. We work closely with six wine judges who are the leading wine critics, wine writers and wine journalists from their respective countries. They select their top 100 wines and by invite, we reach out to these selected wineries and ask them to participate on behalf of their country. Christopher Waters – our Canadian Judge sums it up beautifully when he says “…it’s not a case where wineries can enter all of their wines, in the hope of getting some notoriety and reaching the podium. It’s a case where we are actively seeking out the best wines from our countries and bringing them into this room to compete against each other.” This sets an incredibly high benchmark by which all 6 competing nations can measure their own success. Any upsets to report? - you bet! Canada nearly pulled the biggest upset by winning the Shiraz Trophy – it was a close call. In their second year as part of The Six Nations, Canada

2017 saw Patrick Comiskey join the Judging team representing America - Patrick slotted into the role perfectly and did a fantastic job with his selections –

has stamped its mark as a serious global wine producer,

Congratulations to Patrick & Team America.

securing the Riesling Trophy and Dessert Wine Trophy with

The Challenge is very labour intensive for us behind the

a delicious Ice Wine. New Zealand romped home with a

scenes and spans almost the whole year to coordinate and

significant medal haul, taking out top honours - special

manage. The complexities of procurement and shipping

mention needs to be made of the achievements of Villa

rely on a great deal of assistance from many individuals and

Maria - who with their brands Esk Valley, Vidal and Villa

sponsor companies. The High Commissions, Embassies

Maria secured a record breaking 12 medals!

and Consulates are to be congratulated for the support

Wine of show was however picked up by arguably Australia's

they give to their winemakers and to us. I would like to

most consistent region - Margaret River with Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay securing the Top Award this year. 2017 wasn’t without its ups & downs - international logistics are challenging at the best of times, but magically everything arrived intact and on time, albeit with some parcels ending up in Austria instead of Australia. With less than 48 hours to go before departing Johannesburg, our South African Judge and Chairman for 2017, Michael Fridjhon had an accident resulting in a broken shoulder that required immediate surgery. Thankfully Michael had already done all the hard work with his selections, was not seriously injured and Huon Hooke - Australia's Judge stepped back into the Chairmans seat.

thank all of our valued sponsors, with special mention to NSW Liquor Logistics, Mainfreight Logistics (Aus & NZ), Aspiring Logistics (South Africa) & Manjits Total Event Management – your ongoing assistance and support is greatly appreciated. I also wish to thank the amazing team of helpers who share the vision I have – in particular Ania Smolec in Santiago, Tarryn Vincent & Motti Lewis in Cape Town, Cameron Couper in Auckland, Chris Rose in Sydney and a number of others who offer their input and time whenever its needed. We hope to have some exciting news for the 2018 season - with Argentina potentially poised to return to the fold. Congratulations to all competing companies for having been selected into this most prestigious Challenge.

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CHAIRMAN’s MESSAGE From Huon Hooke

It should be Michael Fridjhon writing this, but Michael unfortunately could not attend this year’s judging due

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to an accident. He did as usual select the 100 South African entries however, and we look forward to his return next year. As a result of Michael’s late withdrawal, we judged with five judges rather than six. And there was a new face at the table in the person of Patrick Comiskey, who very capably took over as the USA’s representative Judge. It was our first competition with new owner Ross Anderson

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running the show, and things ran as smoothly as ever, with founder Judith Kennedy occasionally peering over his shoulder. Shiraz was one of the strongest classes. I noted a remarkable number of spicy wines, including some with evident use of whole-bunch, mostly to their benefit. Sparkling was a strong class with many fine wines, and many styles being rewarded – rosés, blanc de blancs and blends; young and mature wines, vintage and non-vintage. The Other Reds (Full Bodied) class was also strong, and a great pleasure to judge. It was diverse in varieties and

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styles, and loaded with interest. Zinfandel in particular excelled, which is probably a good sign for the USA. (At time of writing I have no knowledge of the results, except that both the trophy winner and runner-up in this class were zins.) Other varieties to excel were cinsault, durif, malbec, montepulciano and tempranillo. White blends on the other hand was not a strong class. It is a pity there have to be winners and losers: Chile this year did not score any trophies, but at the time of writing, the identities of the class winners (determined on

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We do however know the trophy results: New Zealand again topped the trophy list with six, USA scored four and Australia, South African and Canada scored two each. Arguably, inordinate importance is attached to these

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trophies, whereas the aggregate scores – based on the gold and double-gold medals won – are a more meaningful measure of the performance of each country. All will be revealed on October 11!

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Finally, I encourage you all, in your respective countries, to spread the word about the Six Nations Challenge. It is a worthwhile - indeed unique - testing ground for fine wine.

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THE JUDGES

Huon Hooke - Australia Huon Hook is a freelance wine writer. Huon has written about wine for the past 35 years, and been involved as the

Michael Fridjhon - South Africa Are there any exciting trends in Australia?

The world of South African wine has changed dramatically

Over the many years of judging the Six Nations – through its many incarnations – I am always struck by how the

The exciting trends in Australia are many I think. Chardonnay

in the past decade. There has been an increase in mainly

Australian Judge at the Six Nations for the past 10 years.

has been really excellent for a long time now, but it still gets

boutique size wineries and a decline in the high volume

experience strips away whatever residual parochialism

What is unique about Six Nations?

better every year, not withstanding vintage variation it still

behemoths. A new generation of post-Isolation winemakers

affects my wine aesthetic. The intensity of competition

It is a unique competition in that six countries wines are

gets better every year. The alternative varieties are doing

now dominate the production sector. Exports account for

between the New World wine-producing nations, the

well especially the alternative red varieties – we’ve been

roughly 50% of its annual crop.

breadth of styles, the spirit of excitement of the brave

playing around with things like Tempranillo & Sangiovese,

Ten years ago South African wine hardly featured in the

new world of wine in the 21st century – these factors

Nebbiolo, Barbera – those sorts of varieties for a long time

international wine press. Today it is described by Neal

country. Those wines are all put together in a randomised

but now they’re starting to kick some goals.

Martin as the most exciting in the New World. In his sixth

order judged blind and we just see what happens – there

What is your favourite wine class to judge?

annual guide to South Africa, award-winning British

is no other competition where this kind of thing is done.

My favourite wine class to judge in this show is a difficult

Its fascinating to see these wines every year, how the

one. There are lots of very good classes here, very exciting

wines from different countries perform each year and what

classes and I think probably my two favourites would be

the trends are in those countries.

the Pinot Noir & Chardonnay classes – Chardonnay because

What do you look for when selecting your top 100 wines?

it’s just a very delicious and complex white wine; Pinot

When I’m selecting the 100 wines from Australia, I try to play

Noir for the same reason I guess, its not a powerful variety,

If you unpack the detail from these broad and enthusiastic

it’s not always dark or full-bodied variety, but it’s a variety

endorsements you will see that South Africa's great

of subtlety, texture, complexity, wonderful perfume and I

strength is still its white wines, with Chenin Blancs and

really enjoy that.

Chardonnays the front runners across the categories.

all put together and judged as a group totally blind and each wine is there by invitation of one of the judges – so each of the six judges invite 100 wines from their own

to the strengths of Australia, so for example, a variety like Merlot – we don’t have too many great Merlot’s in Australia – the good thing is I don’t have to enter a large number of

sense of achievement: there's nothing quite like it in the world of wine-judging.

journalist and Master of Wine Tim Atkin argues that the Cape is making the best wines in its 358 year history and that its industry is “dynamic, exciting and still evolving”. The wines are palpably better, and the world seems to have grasped this unequivocally.

With thousands of hectares of legacy chenin vines, a new

them – I can just pick two or three really good Merlot’s if I

generation of winemakers are creating a range of styles

can find them and enter those, but its pretty hard beating

from earthy, lean, mineral and austere through to plush,

countries like America & New Zealand which are very good

opulent but still free of discernible sweetness. Obviously

with Merlot. The other one of course is Sauvignon Blanc

these are among my favourite classes to judge, though the

which New Zealand does very well in, Australia also make a

classically styled Cabernets (many made finer with a dollop

lot of very good Sauvignon Blanc.

infuse each class with an edginess, and a breath-taking

of Cabernet Franc) can be equally exciting.

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THE JUDGES

Bob Campbell MW - New Zealand

Eduardo Brethauer - Chile

Bob Campbell MW has been in the wine industry for 44

in the experimental stage with wines such as Albarino,

Eduardo Brethauer is the editor of Vitis Magazine and

across the classes are very high – it’s very difficult to

years as a writer, wine critic, and wine teacher. Bob has

Tempranillo, Gruner Veltliner, Arneis etc, so there is plenty

by his own admission a “very funny and weird but

choose the trophies and the winners of the medals – so

judged since inception in 2003.

happening.

very interesting wine guide called Vinos con Cuento”.

I enjoy the high quality of wine, and the fact that we

What is unique about Six Nations?

What is your favourite wine class to judge?

Eduardo also contributes to several international wine

have an amazing team of international judges with great

I judge a number of wine competitions every year around

My favourite class to judge is Pinot Noir - I guess you could

magazines, but when asked, categorically states “the

comradery – we make a really great team.

the world - and this is the favourite as it brings together

call me a pinophile, Pinot Noir is my desert island wine and

most important job I’m doing is tasting & judging here in

What do you look for when selecting your top 100 wines?

the very best wines, the top 100 wines from six different

so it’s always great to see the best that the six countries can

countries and I just don’t get the opportunity to see wines

produce, its a very exciting class for me.”

the Six Nations Wine Challenge.”

Well, my job is not easy. I try to select the best wines in

How Many Years have you been working in the wine

terms of quality but I’m also looking to choose from across

of that stature in my normal working days, so it’s a very

industry?

the regions in Chile to give a true representation – from

exciting wine competition for me to be involved in and I

I’m so old now, but certainly more than 15 years ago I started

the north and south and from the sea to the mountains

am always very keen to come here every year.

writing about wines, tasting wines and travelling all over

to give a full picture of Chilean wine.

What do you look for when selecting your top 100 wines?

the world.

Any exciting trends in Chile?

To select the top 100 wines for the competition, I really just

How many years have you judged with the Six Nations?

Chile is really amazing, especially the last 5 to 10 years with

look for the best wines in each class - I maintain a list of

I’ve been coming to Sydney to judge in the Six Nations

so much happening, it’s a boiling pot! We’re discovering

wines, so I just sort by class, sort by score and pick the top

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new terroirs, new valleys very close to the sea, high in the

10 wines per class.

– this is my 7th year and I feel that I’m a part of this very

mountains, deep in the south in the Patagonia, making

What Trends are emerging in the NZ industry?

important story.

wines from new varieties, re-discovering old vines that are

There is a lot happening in New Zealand, it’s a young and

What do you like, what is unique about the Six Nations

more than 300 years old (some of them), so it’s really very

dynamic industry - Chardonnay is charging ahead after

and why do you return every year?

having a quiet time in recent years; Pinot Noir continues

I think the 6NWC is a very unique contest – I have been

to make strides every year, so we’ve got some very exciting

involved in many other world competitions – this is the

What is your favourite wine class to judge?

Pinot Noir wines coming from all the southerly regions.

only one where the judges are in charge of selecting and

It’s a very difficult question – I have many favourites, but

Pinot Gris is surprisingly successful and on a big growth

inviting the wines to the contest so the level of the wines

my favourite part of the tasting is when we taste the 16

track and of course we’ve got a whole bunch of new grape varieties which have yet to prove themselves, still

interesting and exciting to be a wine writer in Chile at present.

trophies to pick the best white, red and wine of show – it’s the moment of truth.

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THE JUDGES

Patrick Comiskey - USA Patrick is the American representative for the Six Nations. Patrick is the senior correspondent for Wine & Spirits

Christopher Waters - Canada What is your favourite class of wine to judge?

Christopher Waters is Editor of Vines magazine in Canada,

growing regions. It’s a case of trying to show representation from Ontario and British Columbia which are our two

I just wrote a book on the American Rhone wine movement

writing about and telling the story of Canadian Wines, as

Magazine & the principal wine writer for the Los Angeles

so I am very partial to Rhone varieties, in particular Syrah,

well as being a teacher at Broc University.

largest regions, trying to get Nova Scotia and potentially

times. Patrick has been involved in the wine industry

I love those wines, I love the range of those wines and

What is unique about Six Nations?

Quebec into the mix as well, just to showcase what’s going

since 2000, and previously worked as a sommelier in the

I consider myself to be something of an expert in that

restaurant community for 5 years prior to 2000.

category.

This is the Second year that Canada’s been involved in the Six Nations and it was an easy program to try and get

on in Canada and how our physical characteristics and the physical conditions of our country shape the character and culture of our winemaking.

What is unique about Six Nations?

involved with, if only because we're at a point in time

The most unique thing about it is how highly curated it is

with the Canadian industry where we really need a

Any exciting trends in Canada?

– it really does represent some of the best wines of the

benchmarking opportunity like this and the ability to

As far as Canadian trends – it’s a case where we continue

world and of these Six Nations and for this reason it is a

show how our wines stack up against the international

to strive to do better with varieties like Riesling and

great opportunity to taste the best wines of the world.

community and certainly these are wines that are in our

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir is an emerging category that is

What do you look for when selecting your top 100?

market in Ontario and British Columbia. These are wines

really exciting, cool climate Syrah is something that we can

that our consumers are buying so it’s nice to compare

really hang our hat on as well as taking a look at Cabernet

against them.

Franc as driving the bus for making some really exciting

The Six Nations is a truly unique wine challenge because of

red blends – and hoping against hope that Gamay Noir will

the structure where we have myself and my counterparts

become something that is a market force going forward.

all putting wines forward, nominating a wine. It's not a case

What is your favourite class of wine to judge?

where wineries can enter all of their wines, in the hope of

Certainly for the past 2 years it’s been Chardonnay. Some

Well, it was my first time doing this and it wasn’t an easy task. The very first thing I look for is wines that will really compete well, that have a great amount of style and character and incredible quality. Any exciting trends in the USA? There are quite a lot. The most important one is that Robert

getting some notoriety and reaching the podium. It's a

Parker Jnr who has been a dominating force in the wine

case where we are actively seeking out the best wines

community as a critic and an arbiter of taste – his influence

from our countries and bringing them into this room to

is starting to recede in my country and this has meant

compete against each other.

that an enormous number of styles have come up and are

wines with real drinkability - very thought provoking!

How do you select your top 100?

being explored by winemakers now that they don’t have to make wines specifically for his tastes.

very strong components, very strong character and certainly

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Picking the wines for Canada is always a case of finding the wines that are emblematic of our cool climate wine

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THE TEAM

A Special 'Thanks' Tarryn Vincent (nee Thomas) Tarryn represents The Reciprocal Wine Trading Company - South Africa's oldest specialist fine wine importer, which includes Riedel Glassware in the portfolio. Tarryn manages all logistics related to South African entries into the Six Nations – making our job in Australia that much easier. Five years ago, Tarryn opened an office in Cape Town and presents Riedel glassware tastings throughout the area and surrounds. A main focus is on the Cape wine farms, ensuring education about selecting the correct glass for the diverse range of varieties grown in SA's unique terroirs.

Motti Lewis Motti is Director of Aspiring Logistics / Cape Grape, based in Cape Town. Aspiring Logistics is South Africa’s leader in Wine and Art Logistics as well as climate controlled storage and exhibition services. Motti has been a massive supporter of the Six Nations for many years, and is an integral member of the Logistics team that gets all entries into Sydney without delay and in perfect condition.

Ania Smolec Ania is a wine and food journalist based in Santiago Chile. With multiple languages under her belt, any ‘Spanish’ language barrier with our Chilean friends is eliminated. Ania has extensive and close links to all Chilean winemakers, is very active in the Chilean wine industry and has almost single minded determination to see Chile grow through the Six Nations platform. Ania manages all communications and invitations into Chile.

Chris Rose Chris Rose is the Assistant Head Sommelier at Glass

Church & State, head and heart, change and tradition, roots and growth.

Brasserie in the Sydney Hilton, and is Chief Steward at

Church & State is in constant conflict, yet always in perfect balance.

the Six Nations Wine Challenge. Chris has been involved

Our vision is simple: to maintain the balance, to create wines that command

operations behind the scenes during the Judging week,

attention, to over deliver above and beyond expectation, and to continually

ensuring a seamless operation and delivering a world class

raise the bar of what is possible in this unique piece of the world.

with Six Nations for a number of years, and handles all

experience for the Judges.

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Flowstone is a tiny little grapegrower and winemaker just south of the Margaret River township, in the beautiful Forest Grove area.

SIX NATIONS TROPHY RESULTS Congratulations to all our 'Winners'

Congratulations to all our winners for 2017. Just being invited to participate on behalf of your country in the top 100 is an accolade in it’s own right. The results for this year’s challenge show the ongoing growth and depth of each nations wine industry in traditional categories like Sparkling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz – and point towards exciting trends in other varieties like Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc, Tempranillo and Sangiovese.

Trophy

Runner Up Double Gold

Double Gold

Gold

Country Total

Australia

Canada

Chile

New Zealand

South Africa

USA

Results Totals

145

237

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Class 1

Class 2

Wine:

Sparkling Wine

Riesling

Deutz Marlborough Prestige CuvĂŠe 2014

Company:

Pernod Ricard

Company:

Thirty Bench Wine Makers

Variety:

Chardonnay Pinot Noir

Variety:

Riesling

Country:

New Zealand

Country:

Canada

Region:

Marlborough

Region:

Niagara Peninsula VQA

Winemaker:

Emma Garner

Year: 2014

Thirty Bench Wine Makers Blend Riesling 2015

Year: 2015 In 1988, an historic agreement was signed between the then

Thirty Bench is a producer of premium wines grown exclusively

Montana winery in New Zealand and the Champagne house

on estate vineyards in the Beamsville Bench appellation,

of Deutz. This resulted in 10 years of consultation that saw

a superior winegrowing region on the Niagara Peninsula.

the French winemakers sharing their knowledge of sparkling

At Thirty Bench, we focus on what the vineyard does best,

winemaking and viticulture.

growing Riesling and classic red varietals on vines managed

Deutz Marlborough Cuvee is a premium and highly-awarded

for low yield and maximum fruit intensity. Our wines are

range of methode traditionnelle sparkling wines that marry

carefully crafted by a skilled winemaker in small lots, ensuring

distinctive Marlborough fruit flavours with time-honoured

every single bottle of Thirty Bench wine boasts exceptional

Champagne winemaking methods.

quality and flavour. Many of our wines are rare and hard to find, but they are even

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Class 3

Class 4

Other White Varieties - Aromatic Wine:

Sauvignon Blanc

Johanneshof Gewurztraminer 2015

Wine:

Company:

Johanneshof Cellars

Company:

Astrolabe Wines

Variety:

Gewurztraminer

Variety:

Sauvignon Blanc

Country:

New Zealand

Country:

New Zealand

Region:

Marlborough

Region:

Marlborough

Winemaker:

Warwick Foley

Winemaker:

Simon Waghorn

Year: 2015

Year: 2016

Jointly owned and operated by Edel Everling and Warwick

Named after the ship that in 1827 charted and explored

Foley, we at Johanneshof Cellars are renowned for producing

the Marlborough Coast, Astrolabe is a personal project for

multi award winning wines and some outstanding spirits -

winemaker Simon Waghorn and his wife, Jane.

with a range which encompasses Marborough Sauvignon

Astrolabe produces a range of wines that express the purity

Blanc, aromatic whites, home grown Pinot Noir, classic

and intensity of fruit flavours naturally afforded by the

Methode Traditionnelle and spirits such as Brandy and

climate and soils of the Marlborough region. All grapes are

Grappa.

sourced from unique Marlborough sites, carefully chosen

Winners of the same trophy in 2015, this flagship wine from

to add complexity and completeness in the wines. Simon

Johanneshof Cellars Gewurztraminer is consistently awarded

is fascinated by the distinctive qualities of the Marlborough

gold medals annually, and feature on some of the most

sub-regions, whether bottled alone or blended as part of

exclusive wine lists around the world.

the Marlborough classic.

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Astrolabe Valleys Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Class 5

Class 6

Chardonnay Wine:

White Blends

Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay 2015

Wine:

Company:

Xanadu Wines

Company:

Rotie Cellars

Variety:

Chardonnay

Variety:

Viognier Roussanne Marsanne

Country:

Australia

Country:

USA

Region:

Margaret River

Region:

Walla Walla Valley

Winemaker:

Glenn Goodall

Winemaker:

Sean Boyd

Year: 2015

Year: 2016

Winemaker Glenn Goodall joined Xanadu in 1999 and took

The whole point of Rotie Cellars is to make traditional Rhone

on the role of Senior Winemaker in early 2005. His passion

Blends with Washington State fruit.

and dedication for the vineyards and the wines, and a

Rotie Cellars have a simple philosophy which is to select

commitment to encouraging a strong team spirit, has

from the best sites and source from our Rotie Rocks Estate

allowed Xanadu to thrive. Glenn considers his role is often

vineyard and to also find vineyard sites that mature as late

more about being the custodian of the vineyards, and what

as possible for that variety. An extension of this philosophy

the individual sites have to offer. His philosophy is to guide

is to work with and employ smart people to allow the flow

the wines through to the bottle, rather than â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;beating them

of natural processes and let the grapes teach you. Lastly, we

into submissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Xanadu continues to be a family owned and

understand that winemaking is a constant learning process,

operated winery dedicated to producing wines of quality and

where no vintage is the same.

Rotie Cellars Southern White Viognier Roussanne Marsanne 2016

distinction that reflect the true characteristics of the Margaret River region.

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Class 7

Class 8

Other White Varieties Wine:

Pinot Noir

Stellenrust 51 Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2015

Wine:

Company:

Stellenrust Wine Estate

Company:

Villa Maria

Variety:

Chenin Blanc

Variety:

Pinot Noir

Country:

South Africa

Country:

New Zealand

Region:

Stellenbosch

Region:

Marlborough

Winemaker:

Tertius Boshoff

Winemaker:

Helen Morrison

Year: 2015

Year: 2014

Stellenrust was established in 1928 and has consistantly

Winemaking is an art, not a numbers game and our

produced some of the most superb quality wines that the

winemakers and viticulturists understand this. They pick our

Stellenbosch region from South Africa can offer. Stretched

grapes based on flavour and ripeness, not on achieving a

over half of the Golden Triangle area of Stellenbosch,

certain yield.

Stellenrust is internationally recognised for some of the best

It’s a luxury we have from being family-owned which means

red wine soil in South Africa. The other half is situated high

everything we do is for the good of what’s in the glass. For us

up in the Bottelary Hills, renowned for it’s cool climate and

it’s simple: our wine is far more important than how many

late afternoon sea breezes swooping in from Cape Town to

zeros are on our balance sheet. So open a bottle of Villa Maria

nurture both excellent white and red wines. Stellenrust is

and experience what passion and dedication taste like.

one of the largest family owned wine estates in South Africa carrying through generations of winemaking skills and the legacy of our motto ‘where excellence meets winemaking’ put forward in every bottle.

When you’re independent, you get to decide your own path and follow your dreams. This is what fuels us on our journey to constantly discover amazing. villamaria.co.nz

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Class 9

Class 10

Merlot & Carmenere Wine:

Shiraz | Syrah

Villa Maria Single Vineyard Braided Gravels Organic Merlot 2013

Wine:

Company:

Villa Maria

Company:

Elephant Hill

Variety:

Merlot

Variety:

Syrah

Country:

New Zealand

Country:

New Zealand

Region:

Hawke´s Bay

Region:

Hawke´s Bay

Winemaker:

Nick Picone

Winemaker:

Steve Skinner

Year: 2013

Year: 2014

Our winemakers and viticulturists are why we are #1 in New

Established in 2003, Elephant Hill is located within a stone’s

Zealand and fourth Most Admired Wine Brand* in the world.

throw of the Pacific Ocean on the idyllic Te Awanga coast of

Their intuition and commitment to their craft has created

Hawke’s Bay on New Zealand’s North Island.

wines that people love to drink. We don’t ever want to lose

The winemaking at Elephant Hill is driven by tradition while

that so we give them the room to do what they do best. It’s a

not losing sight of what innovation can bring to the blend.

luxury that comes from being family-owned. And for us, that

Our aim is to make wines that are balanced and elegant and

means always putting quality first.

a true expression of the vineyards they come from.

Next time you open a bottle of Villa Maria you’ll be opening a

Attention to detail, hard work and an absolute commitment

world of uncompromising dedication and a little touch of faith.

to quality are the hallmarks of both our viticulture and

*Drinks International's 'The World's Most Admired Wine Brands' 2017 survey.

winemaking.

Elephant Hill Reserve Syrah 2014

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Class 11

Class 12

Cabernet Sauvignon Wine:

Other Reds (Light-Medium Bodied)

Col Solare Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Wine:

Company:

Col Solare

Company:

Savage Grace

Variety:

Cabernet Sauvignon

Variety:

Cabernet Franc

Country:

USA

Country:

USA

Region:

Red Mountain

Region:

Washington State

Winemaker:

Darel Allwine

Winemaker:

Michael Savage

Year: 2014

Year: 2015

Col Solare is the partnership between two influential wine

Savage Grace Wines was established in 2011 by owner-wine-

producers who are recognized leaders in their respective

maker Michael Savage, with a vintage of Cabernet Franc. His

regions: Tuscany's Marchesi Antinori and Washington State's

vision is to make Old World style lower-alcohol, balanced,

Chateau Ste. Michelle.

and expressive wines. He is continuing to deepen his core

From it’s inaugural 1995 vintage, Col Solare's mission has

understanding of all stages in the vinification process, to put

been to unite these two unique viticultural and winemaking

his philosophy of low-intervention winemaking into practice,

cultures to produce a world-class Cabernet Sauvignon-based

where the grape, vineyard and vintage form a unique balance.

red wine from the very best Washington fruit.

“SAVAGE” - echoes the struggle of the grape to withstand the

With opening of a new winery and planting of the estate vineyard on Red Mountain in 2007, that vision has evolved to

stress of ripening, along with making wine that is true to the grape, site, and vintage.

focus on showcasing the Cabernet Sauvignon of this unique

“GRACE” - also his wife’s name, is symbolizing what he hopes

AVA and, ultimately, the specific fruit of the Col Solare estate

to achieve as the end result a wine that is delicate, balanced,

vineyard.

approachable yet expressive.

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Class 13

Class 14

Other Reds (Full Bodied) Wine:

Bordeaux Blends

Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine Zinfandel 2015

Wine:

Company:

Bedrock Wine Co.

Company:

Uva Mira Vineyards

Variety:

Zinfandel

Variety:

Bordeaux Blends

Country:

USA

Country:

South Africa

Region:

California

Region:

Stellenbosch

Winemaker:

Morgan Twain-Peterson MW

Winemaker:

Christiaan Coetzee

Year: 2015

Year: 2014

Bedrock Wine Co. was started in 2007 by Morgan Twain-

Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards is situated in the coastal region

Peterson. Working out of a small converted chicken

of South Africa, an area that boasts some of the oldest soils

coop in a friend’s backyard, Morgan focused on making

in the world. Evidence of this lies in the tall, weathered

personality-filled wines wrought from a small array of

mountains that grace the surrounding landscape and the

thoughtfully farmed vineyards. Over time the chicken coop

Helderberg Mountain Range against which our vineyards

and its outdoor fermenters and tiny basket press gave way

nestle. Great care is taken when designating our vineyard

to production at another friend’s winery and eventually to

sites to a particular rootstock, varietal and clone. The latest in

the “elegant” tin-sided warehouse that is now called home.

technological research has been carried out on soil profiling

In addition, after six years of working alone the winery

of each individual vineyard to unlock nature’s secrets as to

welcomed Chris Cottrell as a partner-in-crime along with a

which rootstock, varietal and clone will flourish in each specific

small, dedicated staff of highly decent human beings.

location. Our vision is to merge traditional winemaking

Uva Mira O.T.V. Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

practices with the latest innovations in technology to create bedrockwineco.com

defining modern wines of an international standard with the ultimate respect for our resources. uvamira.co.za

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Class 15

Class 16

Red Blends (Non Bordeaux) Wine:

Dessert Wines

Blue Pyrenees Estate Red 2013

Wine:

Company:

Blue Pyrenees Estate

Company:

Pillitteri Estates Winery

Variety:

Red Blends (Non Bordeaux)

Variety:

Riesling

Country:

Australia

Country:

Canada

Region:

Pyrenees

Region:

Niagara Peninsula VQA

Winemaker:

Andrew Koerner & Chris Smales

Winemaker:

Aleksander Kolundzic

Year: 2013

Blue Pyrenees Estate was established in 1963 by the French

Since arriving in Niagara, Canada in 1948, the Pillitteri family

company Remy Martin, and was among the modern

has been committed to creating a legacy for generations to

Australian wine industry's first ventures into cool climate

follow. Now, over six decades later, Pillitteri Estates Winery

viticulture. The estate is surrounded by the picturesque blue-

proudly continues a family tradition of viticulture and

hued Pyrenees range named for its beauty and similarity to

winemaking excellence.

the Pyrenees mountains bordering France and Spain today,

With three generations actively involved with our wineryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Blue Pyrenees is 100 per cent Australian owned and is led by

operations, we can truly say that each bottle of wine we make

Chief Winemaker Andrew Koerner. Proud of the fact that all

is a product of our familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion. We are proud to be able

of their wines are made from grapes grown in their vineyards

to share the fruits of our labour with wine enthusiasts around

and produced in their estate winery, Blue Pyrenees Estate are

the world, and consider each person that enjoys a glass of

committed to making authentic, world-class quality wines.

Pillitteri wine to be a part of our family.

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SIX NATIONS WINE CHALLENGE 2017 Class List Class Number

Wine Varieties

Sparkling

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier etc.

Riesling

Each nation is asked to enter 100 wines. There are 16 classes.

Moscatel, Siegerrebe, Viognier, Muscat, Pinot Gris,

Over three days there are 16 judging sessions according to class. Approximately 200 wines will be poured for each method, approximately 85 - 90 wines will be selected and

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

White Blends

judge on each of these three days. In line with the scoring scored by each judge, each day.

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier Marsanne

Scoring method

Roussanne etc.

Depending on the size of the class either 30%, 40% or 50%

Semillon, Roussanne, Marsanne, Chenin Blanc,

Other White Varieties - Non-Aromatic

Pinot Noir

Merlot & Carmenere

Shiraz | Syrah

Cabernet Sauvignon

Other Red (Light-Medium Bodied)

The Judging Sessions

Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner, Verdelho etc. 4

The maximum number of entries into any class is 10. There is no minimum. Judges may choose not to enter a class.

Gewurztraminer, Gruner Veltliner, Muscat, Torrontes, Other White Varieties - Aromatic

How it Works The Entries

Wine Category

SCORING SYSTEM

Trousseau Gris, Vermentino, Grenache Blanc etc.

of the wines will be scored. The scoring begins at 1 point for your best wine and continues in normal numerical sequence. Each judging sheet will inform the judges as to how many wines in each class are to be ranked. Classes with 28 wines or less - 50% will be ranked. Classes with 29

Following the judging of each class, the six judges discuss

to 39 wines - 40% will be ranked. Classes with 40 wines or

their scores which are immediately recorded into the

more - 30% will be ranked. The lowest scoring wine wins

judging software, allowing almost immediate calculation

the trophy. The next lowest wine wins Runner-up and a

of the scores. Discussion takes place over the removing or

Cabernet Sauvignon

Double Gold Medal. The next 10% of wines in that class

awarding of extra medals if appropriate. All scoring is by

receive Double Gold medals. The next 20% of wines in that

numbers and the judges only discover the trophy winners

Gamay, Dolcetto, Grenache, Pinot Meunier, Cabernet

class receive Gold medals. Extra medals can be awarded at

(by nation and not by wine company) and the nation of

Franc, Lagrein, Nero dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Avola, Nebbiolo, Barbera,

the Judgesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; discretion during the class discussion.

show, once all judging is concluded.

Marzemino etc. Malbec, Petit Verdot, Zinfandel/Primitivo, Mourvedre/ Mataro, Tempranillo, Montepulciano, Carignan, 13

Other Red (Full Bodied)

Durif/Petite Sirah, Pinotage, Blaufrankisch, Aglianico, Graciano, Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Saperavi, Tannat, Counoise, Pais, Cinsaut, Carignan etc. Components of two or more of the following:

Bordeaux Blends

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere

Red Blends (Non Bordeaux)

Dessert Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre etc. Inclusive of but not limited to: Riesling, Vidal, Chenin Blanc, Semillon, Pinot Gris, Muscat De Frontignan etc.

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TROPHY WINNER Class 15 Red Blends (Non Bordeaux)

TROPHY MEDALS

Breakdown by Country and Class Country

Class

Producer

Label

Variety

Vintage

Medal

Pernod Ricard

Deutz Prestige Cuvee

Chardonnay Pinot Noir

2014

TROPHY

CAN

Thirty Bench Wine Makers

Winemakers Blend

Riesling

2015

TROPHY

Johanneshof

Gewurztraminer

2015

TROPHY

Astrolabe Wines

Awatere

Sauvignon Blanc

2016

TROPHY

AUS

Xanadu

Reserve

Chardonnay

2015

TROPHY

2016

TROPHY

USA

Rotie Cellars

Southern White

Viognier Roussanne Marsanne

Stellenrust Wine Estate

Chenin Blanc

2015

TROPHY

Villa Maria

Taylors Pass

Pinot Noir

2014

TROPHY

Merlot

2013

TROPHY

Syrah

2014

TROPHY

Cabernet Sauvignon

2014

TROPHY

Villa Maria

Single Vineyard Braided Gravels Organic

Elephant Hill

Reserve

USA

Col Solare

USA

Savage Grace

Rattlesnake Hills

Cabernet Franc

2015

TROPHY

USA

Bedrock Wine Co

Old Vine

Zinfandel

2015

TROPHY

Uva Mira Vineyards

OTV

2014

TROPHY

AUS

Blue Pyrenees Estate

Estate

2013

TROPHY

CAN

Pillitteri Estates Winery

Iced

2013

TROPHY

Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Shiraz Malbec Riesling

“We are not growing tomatoes”. Quote by Vincent Gere - French chief winemaker from 1987 to 1996

Blue Pyrenees Estate was established in 1963 by the French company Remy Martin, and was among the modern Australian wine industry’s first ventures into cool climate viticulture. Today, Blue Pyrenees is 100 per cent Australian owned and is led by Chief Winemaker Andrew Koerner. Proud of the fact that all of their wines are made from grapes grown in their vineyards and produced in their estate winery, Blue Pyrenees Estate are committed to making authentic, world class-quality wines.

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RUNNER UP / DOUBLE GOLD Breakdown by Country and Class Country

Class

Producer

Label

Variety

Vintage

Medal

Simonsig Estate

Cuvee Royale

Chardonnay

2012

2nd / Runner Up Double Gold

CAN

Tawse Estate Winery

Quarry Road

Riesling

2015

2nd / Runner Up Double Gold

Whitehaven Wine Company

Gewurztraminer

2016

2nd / Runner Up Double Gold

AUS

Shaw + Smith

Sauvignon Blanc

2016

2nd / Runner Up Double Gold

Church Road

Grand Reserve

Chardonnay

2015

2nd / Runner Up Double Gold

CAN

Hidden Bench Vineyards & Winery

Nuit Blanche White Meritage

Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

2014

2nd / Runner Up Double Gold

AUS

McWilliam's Wines Mount Pleasant

Lovedale

Semillon

2009

2nd / Runner Up Double Gold

AUS

Gala Estate

Reserve

Pinot Noir

2014

2nd / Runner Up Double Gold

CHI

Viña Apaltagua

Envero Gran Reserva

Carmenere

2015

2nd / Runner Up Double Gold

CAN

Sandhill Wines

Phantom Creek Vineyard

Syrah

2014

2nd / Runner Up Double Gold

USA

Stags Leap Wine Cellars

Stags Leap District Cask 23

Cabernet Sauvignon

2013

2nd / Runner Up Double Gold

AUS

HEAD Wines

Ancestor Vines Springton

Grenache

2015

2nd / Runner Up Double Gold

USA

Robert Craig Winery

Black Sears

Zinfandel

2014

2nd / Runner Up Double Gold

Elephant Hill

Reserve

Merlot Malbec

2014

2nd / Runner Up Double Gold

AUS

Wolf Blass

Black Label

Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Malbec

2013

2nd / Runner Up Double Gold

USA

Sheldrake Point Winery

Wild Ferment

Riesling

2014

2nd / Runner Up Double Gold

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RYAN’S PLOW RYAN’S PLOW

MIMI’S MIND MIMI’S MIND MIMI’S MIND

RYAN’S PLOW PINOT PINOT NOIR 94pts WSWS PINOT NOIR 94pts NOIR 94pts WS

PINOT NOIR 94pts PINOT NOIR 94pts WS PINOT NOIR 94pts WS

94pts PINOT PINOT NOIRNOIR 94pts WSWS

CHARDONNAY 94pts WS CHARDONNAY 94pts WS CHARDONNAY 94pts

TONGUE ’N CHEEK TONGUE ’N CHEEK TONGUE ’N CHEEK PINOT NOIR 94pts WS

SISTERS SISTERS SISTERS

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DOUBLE GOLD

Breakdown by Country and Class Country

Class

Producer

Label

Variety

Pernod Ricard

Deutz Methode Traditionnelle Blanc de Blancs

Graham Beck

Silverthorn Wines

Vintage

Medal

Country

Class

Producer

Label

Variety

Chardonnay

2014

Double Gold

CHI

Blanc de Blancs

Chardonnay

2012

Double Gold

The Green Man

Chardonnay

2011

Vintage

Medal

Vińa La Rosa

La Capitana Barrel Reserve

Merlot

2015

Double Gold

Craggy Range

Gimblett Gravels

Merlot

2015

Double Gold

AUS

Penfolds

RWT

Shiraz

2014

Double Gold

Pinot Noir Chardonnay Chardonnay Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Noir

2011

Double Gold

AUS

Seppelt

St Peters

Shiraz

2014

Double Gold

2009

Double Gold

CAN

Daydreamer Wines

Amelia

Syrah Viognier

2015

Double Gold

2006

Double Gold

Craggy Range

Le Sol

Syrah

2015

Double Gold

Steenberg Vineyards

Lady R

USA

Roederer Estate

Anderson Valley l'Ermitage Brut

USA

Roederer Estate

Anderson Valley l'Ermitage Brut Rose

Mt Difficulty Wines

Target Gully Medium

Riesling

2016

Double Gold

Sacred Hill Vineyards

Deerstalkers

Syrah

2014

Double Gold

Crown Range Cellar

Drowsy Fish

Riesling

2015

Double Gold

AUS

Grace Farm

Reserve

Cabernet Sauvignon

2013

Double Gold

Framingham Wines

Classic

Riesling

2015

Double Gold

AUS

Brown Brothers

Patricia

Cabernet Sauvignon

2012

Double Gold

USA

Fox Run Vineyards

Tierce Finger Lakes Dry

Riesling

2014

Double Gold

USA

Mt. Brave

Mt. Veeder

Cabernet Sauvignon

2013

Double Gold

CHI

Viña Morande SA

Reserva One to One

Gewurztraminer

2016

Double Gold

CAN

Cassini Cellars

Cabernet Franc

2012

Double Gold

Greystone Wines

Gewurztraminer

2015

Double Gold

Bosman Family Vineyards

Nero D'Avola

2015

Double Gold

USA

Lumos Wine Co.

Willamette Valley Rudolfo

Pinot Gris

2015

Double Gold

Uva Mira Vineyards

Cabernet Franc

2014

Double Gold

Blind River

Awatere Valley

Sauvignon Blanc

2016

Double Gold

AUS

St Leonards Vineyard

Durif

2015

Double Gold

Dog Point Vineyard

Sauvignon Blanc

2016

Double Gold

AUS

Mr. Riggs Wine Company

Generation Series

Montepulciano

2015

Double Gold

Craggy Range

Te Muna

Sauvignon Blanc

2015

Double Gold

CAN

Moon Curser Vineyards

Contraband

Malbec

2014

Double Gold

Stark-Conde Wines

Wooded

Sauvignon Blanc

2016

Double Gold

Darling Cellars

Bushvine

Cinsaut

2015

Double Gold

AUS

Dawson & James

Chardonnay

2015

Double Gold

USA

Ravenswood Winery

Sonoma Valley Old Hill Vineyard

Zinfandel

2014

Double Gold

AUS

Xanadu

Stevens Road

Chardonnay

2015

Double Gold

Esk Valley

Winemakers Reserve

2014

Double Gold

AUS

TarraWarra Estate

MDB

Chardonnay

2015

Double Gold

Villa Maria

Reserve Gimblett Gravels

2014

Double Gold

Giesen Wines

The Fuder Single Vineyard: Clayvin

Chardonnay

2014

Double Gold 14

Von Strasser Winery

Reserve

2014

Double Gold

Rhys Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Horseshoe Vineyard

USA

Chardonnay

2015

Double Gold

USA

aMaurice Cellars

Yakima Valley Boushey Vineyard

Marsanne Viognier

2015

Double Gold

USA

Lexington Wine Co.

Apex

2014

Double Gold

USA

Tablas Creek Vineyard

Vermentino

2016

Double Gold

CHI

Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Escudo Rojo

2015

Double Gold

USA

Barboursville Vineyards

Virginia

Vermentino

2015

Double Gold

CHI

Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite

Los Vascos Gran Reserva

2014

Double Gold

Qupé Wine Cellars

Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vineyard

Roussanne

2013

Double Gold NZ

Yealands Wine Group Crossroads

Talisman by Crossroads

Secret Red Blend

2014

Double Gold

CAN

Hinterbrook Estate Winery

Nomad Icewine

Vidal

2014

Double Gold

Wairau River Wines

Reserve Botrytised

Riesling

2016

Double Gold

Kusuda Wines

Trockenbeerenauslese

Riesling

2015

Double Gold

USA

AUS

Stonier

Stonier Family Vineyard

Pinot Noir

2015

Double Gold

CAN

La Frenz Winery

Reserve

Pinot Noir

2015

Double Gold

Nautilus Estate

Clay Hills Vineyard

Pinot Noir

2014

Double Gold

Akarua

“The Siren”

Pinot Noir

2013

Double Gold

USA

Lingua Franca

Mimi's Mind

Pinot Noir

2015

Double Gold

Cobb Wine Co

Coastlands Vineyard 1906 Block Pommard

Pinot Noir

2014

Double Gold

USA

Breakdown by Country and Class

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Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot Merlot Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere Syrah Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere Syrah Malbec

GOLD MEDALS

Breakdown by Country and Class

Tradition of Excellence

L’Ecole N° 41 is a second generation, family-owned artisan winery located in the historic Frenchtown School depicted on our label. Founded in 1983, we are the third oldest winery in the Walla Walla Valley. We have become one of the most prominent and visible Walla Walla Valley wineries with national and international distribution.

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As a traditional brick and mortar winery, L’Ecole is engaged in growing and making 100% of our wines. Our focus is on terroir-driven, distinctive, and expressive wines, achieved by over 30 years of experience with dedicated, long-term relationships with some of the oldest and most proven vineyards in the Walla Walla and ColumbiaValleys.

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Class

Producer

Label

Variety

AUS

Vintage

Medal

Jansz

Tasmania Vintage Rosé

Pinot Noir

2013

Gold

CAN

Trius Winery

Brut

Chardonnay Pinot Noir

Gold

CAN

Flat Rock Cellars

Riddled

Chardonnay Pinot Noir

2010

Gold

CHI

Vińa Concha y Toro

Subercaseaux Grande Cuvee

Chardonnay Pinot Noir

Gold

CHI

Viña Undurraga

Alta Gama Extra Brut

Chardonnay Riesling Pinot Noir

No1 Family Estate

No.1 Rose

Pinot Noir

Gold

Boschendal Wines

Methode Cap Classique

Chardonnay Pinot Noir

Gold

Constantia Uitsig

Methode Cap Classique

Chardonnay

2013

Gold

Graham Beck

Cuvee Clive

Chardonnay Pinot Noir

2009

Gold

USA

Iron Horse Vineyards

Brut X

Sparkling

2012

Gold

USA

Caraccioli Cellars

Santa Lucia Highlands Brut Cuvee

Chardonnay Pinot Noir

2007

Gold

AUS

Robert Stein Winery

Reserve

Riesling

2016

Gold

AUS

Pressing Matters

Riesling

2015

Gold

CAN

Flat Rock Cellars

Nadja's

Riesling

2015

Gold

CAN

Thirty Bench Wine Makers

Small Lot

Riesling

2014

Gold

Carrick Wines

Bannockburn

Riesling

2016

Gold

Framingham

Select

Riesling

2016

Gold

Te Whare Ra Wines

“D”

Riesling

2016

Gold

Spy Valley Wines

Envoy

Riesling

2011

Gold

Paul Cluver Wines

Riesling

2016

Gold

USA

Brooks

Willamette Valley Bois Joli

Riesling

2015

Gold

USA

Long Shadows Vintners - Poet's Leap

Columbia Valley Columbia Valley

Riesling

2015

Gold

CAN

Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits

EastDell

Viognier

2014

Gold

CHI

Vińa Concha y Toro

Casillero del Diablo Reserva

Viognier

2016

Gold

CHI

Sociedad Vinícola Miguel Torres S.A.

Días de Verano Reserva

Muscat

2016

Gold

Te Whare Ra Wines

Gewurztraminer

2016

Gold

Lawson's Dry Hills

The Pioneer

Gewurztraminer

2015

Gold

USA

Keuka Spring Vineyards

Finger Lakes

Gewurztraminer

2015

Gold

USA

Chehalem Winery

Three Vineyard

Pinot Gris

2015

Gold

Rapaura Springs

Reserve

Sauvignon Blanc

2016

Gold

Saint Clair Family Estate

Pioneer Block 1 Foundation

Sauvignon Blanc

2016

Gold

Saint Clair Family Estate

Wairau Reserve

Sauvignon Blanc

2016

Gold

Delaire Graff Estate

Coastal Cuvee

Sauvignon Blanc

2015

Gold

Mulderbosch Vineyards

1000 Miles

Sauvignon Blanc

2015

Gold

Nitida Cellars

Golden Orb

Sauvignon Blanc

2015

Gold

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GOLD MEDALS

Breakdown by Country and Class Country

Class

CAN

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery

CHI

Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite

CHI

Gold

CHI

2015

Gold

Chardonnay

2016

Gold

Chardonnay

2015

Gold

Chardonnay

2015

Gold

Ava Marie

Chardonnay

2015

Gold

Rustenberg Wines

Five Soldiers

Chardonnay

2015

Bergstrom Wines

Willamette Valley Sigrid

Chardonnay

Ramey Wine Cellars

Chardonnay

Country

Class

Producer

Label

Variety

AUS

Tapanappa Wines

Tiers Vineyard

CAN

Tawse Estate Winery

CHI

Vintage

Medal

Merlot

2013

Gold

Los Vascos Gran Reserva

Carmenere

2015

Gold

Viña El Aromo

Winemakers Selection Limited Edition

Carmenere

2014

Gold

Vińa Koyle

Royale

Carmenere

2013

Gold

Saint Clair Family Estate

Pioneer Block 17, Plateau Block

Merlot

2014

Gold

Mission Estate Winery

Jewelstone

Merlot

2013

Gold

Shannon Vineyards and Wines

Mount Bullet

Merlot

2014

Gold

AUS

The Lane Vineyard

Block 14

Shiraz

2015

Gold

AUS

Wines by Geoff Hardy

Pertaringa The Yeoman

Shiraz

2015

Gold

2014

Gold

AUS

Shaw + Smith

Shiraz

2015

Gold

2014

Gold

CAN

Black Hills Estate Winery

Syrah

2014

Gold

2015

Gold

CAN

C.C. Jentsch Cellars

Syrah

2014

Gold

2014

Gold

CHI

Vińa Perez Cruz

Limited Edition

Syrah

2015

Gold

2014

Gold

CHI

Vińa Casablanca

Nimbus Single Vineyard

Syrah

2015

Gold

2016

Gold

CHI

Viña Tabalí

Vetas Blancas Reserva Especial

Syrah

2013

Gold

2014

Gold

Church Road

McDonald Series

Syrah

2014

Gold

Vidal

Legacy Series

Syrah

2014

Gold

USA

Black Sheep Finds

Holus Bolus Franc de Pied

Syrah

2014

Gold

USA

Failla Wines

Fort Ross-Seaview Estate

Syrah

2014

Gold

USA

Reynvaan Family Vineyards

In the Hills

Syrah

2014

Gold

Vintage

Medal

Chardonnay

2015

Gold

Quarry

Chardonnay

2013

Gold

Vińa La Rosa

La Capitana Barrel Reserve

Chardonnay

2015

Gold

Church Road

McDonald Series

Chardonnay

2016

Gold

Esk Valley

Winemakers Reserve

Chardonnay

2016

Vidal

Legacy

Chardonnay

Paul Cluver Wines

Seven Flags

Cape Chamonix

Reserve

Eikendal Vineyards

Restless River Vineyards

USA USA

Pinot Gris Gruner Veltliner Chardonnay Kerner Roussanne Marsanne Viognier

Producer

Label

Variety

CAN

Singletree Winery

Homestead White

CAN

Terravista Vineyards

Figaro

CAN

La Frenz Winery

Ensemble

CHI

Viñedos Korta Bucarey

Irune

CHI

Viña Casa Silva

Quinta Generacion White Blend

AUS

Pinelli Estate Wines

Reserve

Chenin Blanc

2007

Gold

AUS

Meerea Park

Terracotta

Semillon

2013

Gold

AUS

Thomas Wines

Cellar Reserve Braemore

Semillon

2011

Gold

CHI

Aresti

Trisquel Series Origen

Semillon

2016

Gold

The Foundry

Grenache Blanc

2015

Gold

Darling Cellars

Chenin Blanc

2016

Gold

USA

Stolpman Vineyards

Ballard Canyon Originals

Syrah

2014

Gold

Botanica Wines

Mary Delany

Chenin Blanc

2015

Gold

AUS

Oakridge Wines

Gold

Deetlefs Wines

Semillon

2014

Gold

Cabernet Sauvignon

2015

864 Winery Block Single Block Release

AUS

Bay of Fires

Pinot Noir

2015

Gold

AUS

Fraser Gallop Estate

Parterre Wilyabrup

Cabernet Sauvignon

2013

Gold

AUS

Yabby Lake

Block 6

Pinot Noir

2015

Gold

AUS

Flowstone

Queen of the Earth

2012

Gold

AUS

Bream Creek Vineyard

Reserve

Pinot Noir

2014

Gold

Cabernet Sauvignon

Craggy Range

Te Muna

Pinot Noir

2015

Gold

CAN

Black Sage Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon

2014

Gold

Villa Maria

The Attorney

Pinot Noir

2014

Gold

CAN

Nk'Mip Cellars

Qwam Qwmt

2014

Gold

Amisfield

RKV Reserve

Pinot Noir

2013

Gold

Cabernet Sauvignon

Paul Wallace Wines

Brave Heart

Pinot Noir

2015

Gold

CHI

Sociedad Vinícola Miguel Torres S.A.

Reserva Especial Cordillera Valley Collection

Cabernet Sauvignon

2014

Gold

Newton Johnson Vineyards

Family Reserve

Pinot Noir

2015

Gold

Vidal

Legacy Series

Cabernet Sauvignon

2014

Gold

USA

Calera Wine Company

Mt. Harlan Reed Vineyard

Pinot Noir

2014

Gold

USA

Cristom Vineyards

Eola Amity Hills Eileen

Pinot Noir

2014

Gold

Villa Maria

Library Release

Cabernet Sauvignon

2009

Gold

USA

Drew Vineyards

Field Selection Mendocino Ridge

Pinot Noir

2014

Gold

USA

Laurel Glen Vineyard

Sonoma Mountain Estate

2013

Gold

Chapter 24 Vineyards

Old Bridge Cellars Chapter 24 Willamette Valley The Last Chapter

Cabernet Sauvignon

Pinot Noir

2014

Gold

USA

Breakdown by Country and Class

Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Viognier Riesling Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Viognier Sauvignon Gris

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GOLD MEDALS

Breakdown by Country and Class Country

Class

AUS

Label

Mazza Wines

Variety Touriga Nacional

Vintage

Medal

Country

Class

Producer

Label

Variety

2014

Gold

AUS

Henschke

Johann's Garden

AUS

Thistledown Wine Co

The Vagabond Old Vine

Grenache

2016

Gold

AUS

Wirra Wirra Vineyards

The Absconder

Grenache

2016

Gold

CAN

Vieni Estates Wine and Spirits

Gamay Noir

2016

Gold

CAN

Peller Estates Winery

Gamay Noir

2015

Gold

CAN

Featherstone Winery

Cabernet Franc

2014

Gold

Grenache

2014

Gold

Private Reserve

USA

Paul Lato Wines

Lumiere Larner Vineyard

AUS

Mount Majura Vineyard

Dry Spur

Tempranillo

2015

Gold

Hacienda El Condor S.A.

Millaman Paya de Millaman

Malbec

2015

Gold

Villa Maria

Reserve

Malbec

2013

Gold

Obsidian Wines

Montepulciano

2015

Gold

Mudbrick Vineyard

Reserve

Tempranillo

2015

Gold

Paul Wallace Wines

Black Dog

Malbec

2015

Gold

USA

Frank Family Vineyards

S&J Vineyard Reserve

Petit Sirah

2013

Gold

USA

Storybook Vineyards

Napa Valley Reserve

Zinfandel

2013

Gold

AUS

Voyager Estate

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

2014

Gold

CAN

Mission Hill Family Estate Winery

Compendium

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc

2014

Gold

CHI

Sur Valles Wine Group

Vina Requingua Toro de Piedra Grand Reserve

Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon

2015

Gold

Sacred Hill Vineyards

Helmsman

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc

2014

Gold

Church Road

Grand Reserve

Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon

2013

Gold

Esk Valley

The Hillside

Malbec Merlot Cabernet Franc

2010

Gold

Te Motu

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc

2010

Gold

Diemersdal Wine Estate

Private Collection

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot Malbec Cabernet Franc

2015

Gold

Ernie Els Wines

Signature Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Malbec Petit Verdot Cabernet Franc

2013

Gold

Haskell Vineyards

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot

2012

Gold

CHI

Producer

Breakdown by Country and Class

2017 Six Nations Wine Challenge

Vintage

Medal

Grenache Mourvedre Shiraz

2015

Gold

2014

Gold

AUS

Elderton Wines

Ode to Lorraine

Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot

CAN

Wayne Gretzky Estates

Estate

Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon

2015

Gold

CAN

Mission Hill Family Estate Winery

Quatrain

Merlot Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc

2014

Gold

CAN

Moon Curser Vineyards

Dead of Night

Tannat Syrah

2014

Gold

Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Carmenere

2014

Gold

CHI

ViĹ&#x201E;a La Rosa

Cuvee Don Reca Limited Release

SOHO Wines

Zabeel

Merlot Syrah Malbec

2015

Gold

Sacred Hill Vineyards

Brokenstone

Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Malbec

2014

Gold

De Krans

Tritonia Calitzdorp Blend

Touriga Nacional Tinta Roris Tinta Barocca Tinta Amarella

2015

Gold

AUS

Craigow

Dessert

Riesling

2015

Gold

CAN

Nk'Mip Cellars

Qwam Qwmt Icewine

Riesling

2015

Gold

CAN

Inniskillin Okanagan Estate

Dark Horse Vineyard Icewine

Riesling

2012

Gold

Framingham Wines

Noble

Riesling

2016

Gold

Pegasus Bay Winery

Encore Noble

Riesling

2016

Gold

Riverby Estate

SV Noble

Riesling

2015

Gold

Forrest Wines

Botrytised

Riesling

2016

Gold

Nederburg Wines

Eminence

Muscat de Frontignan

2007

Gold

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RESULTS BY COUNTRY

Including Class and Trophy Winners NATION OF SHOW Country

Result

New Zealand

Winner

USA

2nd

Australia

3rd

2017 RESULTS SUMMARY Class Winners (aggregate score)

Trophy Winner

Class 1 - Sparkling

South Africa

New Zealand

Class 2 - Riesling

New Zealand

Canada

Class 3 - Other Whites (Aromatic)

New Zealand

Class 4 - Sauvignon Blanc

New Zealand

Class 5 - Chardonnay

Australia

Class 6 - White Blends

Canada

USA

Shared South Africa & USA

South Africa

New Zealand

Chile

New Zealand

USA

Canada

USA

New Zealand

South Africa

Australia

New Zealand

Canada

CLASS

Class 7 - Other Whites (Non Aromatic) Class 8 - Pinot Noir Class 9 - Merlot & Carmenere Class 10 - Syrah | Shiraz Class 11 - Cabernet Sauvignon Class 12 - Other Reds (Medium Bodied) Class 13 - Other Reds (Full Bodied) Class 14 - Bordeaux Blends Class 15 - Red Blends (Non Bordeaux) Class 16 - Dessert Wine

2017 Six Nations Wine Challenge