2013 Six Nations Results Book by Tania De Ceglie

2013

Results Book

Noble One Botrytis Semillon has been awarded Double Gold for 2009 and Trophy - Best Dessert Wine for 2008 at the 2013 Six Nations Wine Challenge. A very proud moment for the De Bortoli family. Through the distilled passion of three generations of winemaking, Noble One was born. Thirty one years and 28 vintages later, this Australian wine has been decorated with 130 trophies and 396 gold medals. This distinguished drop was served to Crown Prince Frederick and Princess Mary of Denmark just before their wedding and presented to Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican. While Darren’s grandfather, Vittorio, would have been suitably impressed with all these honours, he no doubt would have preferred to sit at your table and discuss your life’s pursuits over a bottle of his grandson’s finest. The De Bortoli family would like to congratulate all winners at the 2013 Six Nations Wine Challenge. debortoli.com.au

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2011 Amadio Sagrantino Adelaide Hills

Similar in style to the Sagrantino, this wine offers ripe fruit aromas and flavours but with darker fruit characteristics than that of its counterpart. More black cherry as opposed to raspberry and riper red fruit flavours. Susbstantial but very fine grain tannins, complimented well by the acid to produce an intense all round mouth-feel.

Sagrantino is a grape variety originally grown in the region of Central Italy. The style offers big velvety tannins and is dark cherry-purple in colour. The bouquet has dark brooding red fruits and the palate displays spearmint, rhubarb and dark cherry with lifted spicy fruits. This wine suits the culinary style of the Mediterranean along with healthy serves of pasta.

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Six Nations Wine Challenge Chardonnay Trophy for 2013 Australia’s 2nd Most Collected Chardonnay, Wine Ark 2013

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Australia’s Most Collected Cabernet, Wine Ark 2013 and 2009

Index the Six Nations Wine Challenge

Bob Campbell MW

Huon Hooke

Dan Berger

Eduardo Brethauer

Fabricio Portelli 8 Michael Fridjhon 9 A Note from the President

A Note from the Chairman

Wine of Show

Trophy Winners

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Class 1 - Sparkling Wine

Class 2 - Riesling

Class 3 - Aromatic (Non Riesling)

Class 4 - Other Whites

Class 5 - Sauvignon Blanc

Class 6 - Chardonnay

Class 7 - White Blends

Class 8 - Pinot Noir

Class 9 - Merlot & Carmenere

Class 10 - Malbec

Class 11 - Shiraz

Class 12 - Cabernet Sauvignon

Class 13 - Major Red Varietals

Class 14 - Other Red Varietals

Class 15 - Bordeaux Blends

Class 16 - Red Blends

(Non Bordeaux)

Class 17 - Dessert

Results Summary & All Medals

About Each Nation Argentina 56 Australia 58 Chile 60 New Zealand

South Africa

America 66 List of Entrants

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What is the Six Nations Wine Challenge all about and how does it work?

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The challenging countries are Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States of America.

Unique? Unique? Yes! This is the only wine show in the world where the wines come in exclusively by invitation from the Judges. ”Because the wines are all selected by each of the judges the standard of wine quality must surely be higher than any competition of this size in the world”. Bob Campbell MW.

The Objective The objective of the Challenge is to discover the New World Champions by asking a judge from each country to choose their best wines and have them all compete against each other in a giant blind tasting of 600 wines.

Seventeen Classes There are seventeen classes: Sparkling; Riesling; Chardonnay; Aromatic (non Riesling); Sauvignon Blanc; Other White Varieties; White Blends; Pinot Noir; Merlot/Carmenere; Malbec; Bordeaux Blends; Red Blends Non Bordeaux; Major Red Varieties; Other Red Varieties; Shiraz/Syrah; Cabernet Sauvignon and Dessert Wine. Each Judge is set the task of selecting 100 wines across the 17 Classes with a maximum of 10 in any one class the best in their country regardless of size of company and quantity available. During three days of intense judging the six judges score the wines blind and their scores determine the Nation of Show, The Wine of Show, Red and White Wines of Show. A trophy is awarded for the top scoring wine in each of the 17 classes. Double Gold, Gold and Medals of Excellence are also awarded.

The six international Challenge judges are all featured on the next few pages.

Bob Campbell

Huon Hooke

Master of Wine – Auckland New Zealand

Independent Wine Writer – Sydney Australia

Bob Campbell was the second New Zealander and is one

Huon Hooke is a leading independent wine writer, based in

of only 300 people in the world to hold the Master of Wine

Sydney, who makes his living entirely from writing, judging and

qualification.

educating about wine. A journalist first and wine professional second, he has tertiary qualifications in both fields and has

He is wine editor of Your Home & Garden, Taste magazine and

been writing on wine for 30 years. He pens a weekly column for

the Air NZ In-flight magazine as well as being New Zealand

The Sydney Morning Herald ‘Good Food’ section and contributes

editor for Gourmet Traveller Wine. Bob contributes to wine

to Gourmet Traveller Wine, Decanter, US Sommelier Journal and

publications in seven countries. Over 22,000 people have

various other publications. He has published 17 books on wine

attended Bob’s wine diploma courses in New Zealand, Asia and

including a biography of Penfolds Grange creator Max Schubert.

Europe. He has been a senior judge in wine competitions in ten countries.

He co-authored the annual Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide for 14 years until retiring from it in 2007. In 2008 he was

Bob joined the Challenge in 2003.

named Australia’s Wine Communicator of the Year. He’s been a show judge for 26 years and this year will chair the Boutique Wine Awards, the NSW Wine Awards, Tasmanian Regional Wine Show, The Australian Highlands Wine Show and represent Australia in the Six Nations Wine Challenge. Huon joined the Challenge in 2010.

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Dan Berger

Eduardo Brethauer

Wine Judge & Journalist – Santa Rosa California, USA.

Wine Judge & Journalist – Santiago Chile

Dan Berger began writing about wine in 1976 and has been

Eduardo Brethauer best describes himself as “Wine taster,

nationally syndicated since 1979. He contributes articles to

foodie, traveler, writer, amateur cook and rugby lover”.

Wines & Vines, Decanter Magazine, the privately published California Grapevine, Wine Press Northwest, trade journals

Eduardo is one of the foremost journalists in the Chilean wine

Cheers and Beverage Dynamics, Sommelier Journal, and

industry. He is owner and wine editor of Vitis Magazine, the

numerous others.

only technical and international wine magazine in Chile and is Associate Editor of several international magazines. Eduardo

Dan was a reporter for The Associated Press from 1967 to

writes screenplays and travel literature and has a very deep

1976. He joined the San News Diego Union in 1978 and

knowledge about Chilean and worldwide wines.

wrote three wine columns per week for the newspaper and Copley Service. He was subsequently Business Editor and wine

Eduardo is always seeking out wines with character and strong

columnist for the Santa Rosa Press Democrat; was syndicated

identity. He is the Founder and Director of Vignadores de

by The New York Times Syndicate, and later full-time wine

Carignan; a unique association of producers that reinvented a

columnist and reporter for the Los Angeles Times. In 1996, he

viticultural tradition of more than four centuries in the Maule

began publishing Vintage Experiences, a weekly newsletter on

Valley. He goal is to rescue and give value to the old and the

wine and food, which continues to this day. He also runs the

ungrafted vines of forgotten zones in Chile which otherwise risk

Riverside International Wine Competition and the Long Beach

extinction.

Grand Cru wine competition. Eduardo has been a Challenge judge since 2011. Dan joined the Challenge in 2013.

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Fabricio Portelli

Michael Fridjhon

Wine Judge & Journalist – Buenos Aires Argentina

Wine Judge & Journalist – Johannesburg South Africa

Fabricio Portelli is a Partner and General Director of Grupo

Michael Fridjhon is South Africa’s most highly regarded

Simposium SA. He has been a wine journalist since 2000, and

international wine judge, the country’s most widely consulted liquor

for the past five years has been a Director of El Conocedor

industry authority, and one of South Africa’s leading wine writers.

multimedia – an organization that produces a magazine, web site, TV, radio, fair, books and wine guides. He also contributes

With over thirty-five year’s experience in the production,

to many other publications and events including Dolli Irigoyen

wholesale and retail sectors of the industry and considerable

books, the Descorchados Guide and the prestigious Vinos de

local and international expertise, he is South Africa’s most

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respected wine judge, commentator and liquor industry strategist. Visiting Professor of Wine Business at the University

Fabricio regularly judges local and international wine

of Cape Town, he also teaches and directs the Wine Judging

competitions including the Decanter World Wine Awards and

Academy run in association with its Graduate School of Business.

concours mondial and has judges Vinitaly, Vinandino and

Founder of WineX – the largest consumer wine show in the

Catador. He attends many international wine fairs where he

Southern Hemisphere – he has directed the event since 2000.

gathers materials for his reviews and lectures. Outside of Argentina, Fabricio has a special love for Bordeaux.

Past chairman of the South African Wine Industry Trust – which determined strategy and administered funding associated with

In 2014 Fabricio will be the judging Chairman / Presidente.

industry-wide business support and development projects – he has

Fabricio has been judging at the Challenge since 2011.

been an adviser to the South African Minister of Agriculture, and is a recipient of the French Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole. Fridjhon joined the Challenge in 2003.

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A Note From The President

Another exciting year for the Challenge is coming to a close and as usual the results bring some surprises along with them. The new player this year is the United States of America and their judge Californian Dan Berger came into Australia determined to take some trophies home which as you can see, he did with a vengeance! The New World Champions is a great sub title for this Challenge and now with the six most prominent wine producing nations in that category we won’t see an increase from six, at least not for the time being! The role of Chairman rotates and this year Master of Wine Bob Campbell moderated any issues where the judges were ‘discussing’ differences. Argentina’s Fabricio Portelli will Chair next year and proudly informed us that this is interpreted as Presidente in South America. Welcome Presidente Portelli for 2014! All six judges quickly develop a friendly competitive relationship in the judging room where the mood is positive and very fair. There is a great deal of lively group discussion after the judging of each class where scores are exchanged and medals determined. Not until well after the judging room is closed and the judges return home do they learn the identity of the winners and the names that match the numbers by which they all worked. The Challenge is very labor intensive for us behind the scenes

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and spans almost the whole year to coordinate and manage. The complexities of procurement and shipping reply on a great deal of assistance from many individuals and sponsor companies. The High Commissions, Embassies and Consulates are to be congratulated for the support they give to their winemakers and to us. Our valued sponsors, with special mention to Elite Wine Logistics in Sydney and South African Airlines, are much appreciated for the support

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they afford us. Congratulations to all competing companies for having been selected into this most prestigious Challenge.

FROM

Ms Judith Kennedy President 6nationswine.com.au

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A Note From The Chairman

This is our eleventh annual wine competition. We started in 2003 as the Tri-Nations Wine Challenge then changing to the Five Nations Wine Challenge with the addition of Chile and Argentina and to the Six Nations Wine Challenge this year as we welcomed the United States of America. The competition celebrates both uniformity, with the common language of wine assessment shared by our six judges, and diversity as we compare and contrast wines from many regions and grape varieties. There is a strong spirit of camaraderie amongst the judges. We all welcome the chance to meet annually to taste and assess the very best wines from six countries. That bond has been strengthened this year by the arrival of Dan Berger, our US selector and judge, whose experience and keen intellect has made a great contribution to the event. The US has made a strong showing in its first year, winning five out of 17 class trophies, demonstrating considerable strength over a wide range of wine styles. Congratulations to Australia for earning first place by country and its ninth overall win since the competition began. Bob Campell Chairman 6nationswine.com.au

Wine OF Show Kusuda Syrah 2010

Winemaker Hiroyuki Kusuda Martinborough New Zealand kusudawines.com

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Sparkling Wine

Established in 1986, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards was the first sparkling wine house in California’s renowned Carneros region within Sonoma County. With most of their 335 acre estate dedicated to Pinot Noir, they are steadfast in their belief that this enigmatic variety brings a timeless grace to their sparkling and estate varietal wines. The Ferrer family’s culture of generosity is expressed in their commitment to high quality, affordable wines for everyone to enjoy.

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2007 Gloria Ferrer Winery Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay - USA A judge’s comment: A high standard class with plenty of attractive, vibrant and very drinkable non vintage and young vintage wines that were generally outclassed by the power and complexity of the older wines. The top scoring wines stood out to us all. Bob Campbell MW New Zealand. A sommelier’s food match: Rabbit terrine with baby herbs, figs and warm brioche.

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2012 Pressing Matters R9 Riesling Australia A judge’s comment: A line-up comprising many fine wines showing diversity in style, sweetness and fruit freshness with several fine top contenders. The winning wine has stylish tangerine blossom notes, gun flint mineral and spice with a trace of lemongrass. Dry but not austere. Michael Fridjhon South Africa. A sommelier’s food match: Chilled crab with blood orange segments and dehydrated apple rings for a crunch effect.

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2012 Hess Family Colome Torrontes Argentina A judge’s comment: This is a difficult class to judge because we have two strong and different styles. Firstly young and refreshing and then ripe, dense and deep. Each style is for a different type of consumer. Also the sweetness makes another division which makes a very diverse class to judge. Quality winemaking won the day!

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Fabricio Portelli Argentina. A sommelier’s food match: A beautiful tart of fine crisp French pastry layered with sautéed cabbage and onion, chicken parfait and fine slices of pork belly on top.

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2009 Benjamin Semillon 17 fabulous Wines: Sparkling White Semillon Verdelho Chardonnay Off Dry White Blend Cabernet Blend Merlot Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot Sparkling Shiraz Dessert Wine Vintage Port 2009 Gartelmann Benjamin Semillion Australia A judge’s comment: This class is like the chocolate box of Forrest Gump - ‘you never know what you’re gonna get’. From subtle and crisp modern wines to the classic barrel fermented style. A very surprising line up of wines and not easy to judge – however judging this Challenge is not easy! The winning wine has a character-filled

Exporting to Germany, Singapore and China. Wines sourced from small parcels of outstanding fruit from the best vineyards in the Hunter Valley, Mudgee and Rylstone areas.

complex and elegant nose; dry fruits and citrics, supported by an exuberant and well structured body. Eduardo Brethauer Chile. A sommelier’s food match:

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2012 Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand A judge’s comment: The message of this grape is very clear no matter where the wine comes from. So all of them are refreshing on the palate and quite vibrant. Some are more herbaceous, the others more minerally and citric. Those with oak give more structure but less fragrance. When getting to know new world wines, this is the variety to start with. The winning wine is very subtle, delicate and vibrant on the palate very typical and with a gentle, long finish. Fabricio Portelli Argentina.

ELEGANT, DURABLE AND HIGHLY BREAK RESISTANT

A sommelier’s food match: Goat’s Cheese Lasagna with diced, steamed kipfler potatoes, broccoli sauce and pangrattato.

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2011 Lake’s Folly Chardonnay Australia A judge’s comment: This is a very strong and consistent class. The purity of the varietal is in most of the wines, fresh and clear so the differences are in the detail that gives wines the complexity. None of them abused the oak, neither the concentration. The winner is an austere wine, delicate and unusually well balanced. Refreshing on the palate, young but complex, vibrant and with a long finish. Very good news for wine lovers around the world. Fabricio Portelli Argentina. A sommelier’s food match:

Australia’s Most Collected Cabernet, Wine Ark 2013 and 2009

Fresh bread chicken sandwiches; any seafood; any poultry

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fine crystal – wow what a wine!

dishes; on its own; with anything; anywhere; anytime in

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2011 Tokara Directors Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon South Africa

2010 Alysian Wines Hallberg Vineyard Crossroads

Pinot Noir USA

A judge’s comment:

While lacking coherence as a class, the top wines were

New World pinot is a much improved varietal. There were plenty

very good, mainly white Bordeaux in style. The trophy wine

of fine examples showing very good depth of flavor “pinosity”

was classically styled, rich yet crisp, with weight and texture

and complexity. On the other hand, quite a few stale wines and

suggesting a full and intriguing future.

rather simple but boldly fruity styles. The trophy wine is bright

Michael Fridjhon South Africa.

and youthful, with lovely fragrance, very good weight and fruit

A sommelier’s food match: Zucchini flowers filled with feta and fresh basil

depth promising to develop and age well. Huon Hooke Australia.

as a starter followed by grilled barramundi with a

A sommelier’s food match:

lemon and herb dressing.

Handmade linguini and wild field mushrooms with a touch of black truffles.

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2010 Villa Maria Reserve Merlot New Zealand A judge’s comment: A very mixed class, with a large gap between the best and the least wines. Some were stale or too oaky. The top two wines were very close in points. Two great wines. The trophy wine has great orientation, perfect ripeness with full body and density of flavour, and great persistence with all components resolved into an elegant harmony. Huon Hooke Australia. A sommelier’s food match: Roasted venison with wild mushrooms, juniper berries and balsamic reduction to accentuate the sweet and savoury elements in the wine.

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2011 Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec Argentina A judge’s comment: A fine class of good wines with very little variation in style with many fine, fruity examples. A few wines were a bit ripe and ‘jammy’ but generally very nice handling of oak and acidity. The winner is a big seductive Malbec – very accessible with layers of dark fruit, spice and mocha. The wine has a great texture and an impressively lengthy finish. Dan Berger USA. A sommelier’s food match: Lomo Asado, or char grilled BBQ steaks with capsicum Chimmichurri sauce.

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2010 Kusuda Syrah New Zealand

2009 Kendall-Jackson Winery Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - USA

A judge’s comment:

A very strong and diverse class showing varying styles

A strong class with most wines reflecting greater restraint than

from various climates and soils. Many wines display

cabernets in the past at this show. The trophy wine shows lovely

harder tannins than are warranted by their fruit components.

balance between freshness, ripeness and persistence.

The trophy wine shows superb violet, black cherry and

Michael Fridjhon South Africa.

earthy clove elements. Dan Berger USA.

A sommelier’s food match: Beef rib, seared and served rare with celeriac puree,

A sommelier’s food match:

charred asparagus and sauce vierge.

Grass fed , succulent lamb roast and root vegetables.

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2011 KWV The Mentors Pinotage South Africa A judge’s comment:

It’s Time! Tick South Africa off your Bucket List.

It is a big challenge to taste and judge this class. We have no idea of the varieties and are ready to enjoy a world full of surprises. Mysteries await us. The trophy wine has a black and sweet heart. It is subtle but with a very cheerful personality. It seems to whisper but its voice is loud and firm. Eduardo Brethauer Chile.

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A sommelier’s food match: Grilled spicy sausages with parsnip puree and honey

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roasted carrots with a reduced pinotage glaze.

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Sonoma County Zinfandel Rancho Zabaco wines were born in Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley, where Zinfandel grapes have been grown for 150 years. The wines belong to the land, an expression of the place and the community of farmers and winemakers who dedicate their lives to making great wine. Often called “America’s Grape,” Zinfandel originated in Croatia in Eastern Europe and migrated to the U.S. in the early 19th century. By the middle of the 19th century, Zinfandel

2011 Rancho Zabaco Sonoma Heritage Vines Zinfandel - USA

had made it all the way to California and was prospering throughout Sonoma County.

A judge’s comment: It’s amazing the different varieties and styles you can find in this class, but at the same time very difficult to judge. It is risky to try and find typicity. I am looking for the wine that makes me smile. All of the judges appreciated the trophy wine’s sweet and black fruit, firm structure and very cool balance. This is a unique wine for unique wine lovers. Eduardo Brethauer Chile. A sommelier’s food match: Fresh pasta and roast chicken with an Italian-style tomato-based sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

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2011 Maryhill Winery Richard Batchelor Winemaker’s Red Cab Sauv Merlot Shiraz Cab Franc- USA

A disappointing class with many wines over-oaked and /or showing astringent tannins. These are not necessarily wines that

A judge’s comment:

will age well, although that’s probably the intention. We looked for

A class of two halves with some excellent, high quality

balance, elegance and freshness. On the plus side, there were

wines showing complexity, power and real character.

several beautiful wines that scored well. The trophy wine has

At the other end of the scale, tough extracted reds some

dense yet elegant flavours, with briar and tobacco notes, savoury

of which had obvious brett spoilage.

and smooth in the mouth with subtle tannins that persist.

Bob Campbell MW New Zealand.

Huon Hooke Australia. A sommelier’s food match: A sommelier’s food match:

Pheasant braised in cider and served with buttered

Osso Bucco braised in red wine, tomatoes, garlic and rosemary

parsnip, potato and pumpkin.

served on a bed of polenta. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

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2008 De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon - Australia A judge’s comment: A uniformly superb class with a load of great wines. There was great balance between sugar and acid in most cases. The trophy-winning wine is outstanding. Dan Berger USA.

The De Bortoli family would like to congratulate all winners at the 2013 Six Nations Wine Challenge.

A sommelier’s food match: Serve this outstanding wine with Australia and New Zealand’s famous egg white pavlova with piles of fresh strawberries or any

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berries in season. Cover with lashings of Chantilly cream.

Argentina Celebrates With The Winemakers!

Argentina is proud to support the Six Nations Wine Challenge and congratulates the three Trophy Gold Medal winners: Hess Family, Trivento and Bodega Noemia. We are also very proud to announce that Argentinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wine companies won five Double Gold Medals, four Second Place Double Gold Medals, nine Gold Medals and eleven Gold Medals of Excellence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 32 medals in total!

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Results Summary NATION OF SHOW

AUSTRALIA

WINE OF SHOW

NEW ZEALAND

WHITE WINE OF SHOW

AUSTRALIA

RED WINE OF SHOW

NEW ZEALAND

Trophy Winners CLASS

CLASS DESCRIPTION

WINNER

VARIETY

VINTAGE

Kusuda

Syrah

2010

Pressing Matters

Riesling

2012

Kusuda

Syrah

2010

The top wine in each class

NATION

VINTAGE

WINE

TROPHY WINNER

VARIETY

Sparkling

USA

2007

Blanc de Blancs

Gloria Ferrer Winery

Chardonnay

Riesling

AUS

2012

Pressing Matters

Riesling

Aromatic (Non Riesling)

ARG

2012

Colome

Hess Family

Torrontes

Other Whites

AUS

2009

Benjamin

Gartelmann

Semillon

Sauvignon Blanc

2012

Wairau Reserve

Saint Clair

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

AUS

2011

Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Folly

Chardonnay

White Blends

2011

Directors Reserve

Tokara

Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon

Pinot Noir

USA

2010

Hallberg Vineyard Crossroads

Alysian Wines

Pinot Noir

Merlot & Carmenere

2010

Reserve

Villa Maria

Merlot

Malbec

ARG

2011

Golden Reserve

Trivento

Malbec

Shiraz

2010

Kusuda

Syrah

Cabernet Sauvignon

USA

2009

Grand Reserve

Kendall-Jackson Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon

Major Red Varietals

2011

The Mentors

KWV

Pinotage

Other Red Varietals

USA

2011

Rancho Zabaco

Zinfandel

Bordeaux Blends

ARG

2010

Bodega Noemia

Cabernet Merlot

Red Blends (Non Bordeaux)

USA

2011

Richard Batchelor Winemaker Red

Maryhill Winery

Cab Sauv Merlot Shiraz Cab Franc

Dessert

AUS

2008

Noble One Botrytis

De Bortoli

Semillon

Winning Nations Of Class

determined by collective scores CLASS 1 2

CLASS DESCRIPTION

WINNING NATION

Sparkling

AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA

Riesling

Double Gold Medal Wines 2nd place in each class CLASS DESCRIPTION

COMPANY

VARIETY

Other White Wines

Jean Rivier

Tocai Friulano

Malbec

Diamandes

Malbec

Cabernet Sauvignon

Dominio del Plata

Cabernet Sauvignon

Other Red Varieties

Zuccardi

Tempranillo

Argentina

Aromatic (Non Riesling)

NEW ZEALAND

Other Whites

AUSTRALIA

Australaia

Sauvignon Blanc

NEW ZEALAND

Riesling

Petaluma

Riesling

Chardonnay

Leeuwin Estate

Chardonnay

Other Red Varieties

Eldorado Road

Durif

Cousi単o Macul

Chardonnay, Riesling, Viognier

Chardonnay

AUSTRALIA

White Blends

SOUTH AFRICA

Chile

Pinot Noir

USA

White Blends

Merlot & Carmenere

NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand

Malbec

ARGENTINA

Aromatic Non Riesling

Zephyr

Gew端rztraminer

Sauvignon Blanc

Villa Maria

Sauvignon Blanc

Merlot and Carmenere

Matua Valley

Merlot

Trinity Hill

Shiraz

NEW ZEALAND

Cabernet Sauvignon

USA

Shiraz/Syrah

Major Red Varietals

SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa

Other Red Varietals

USA

Sparkling Wines

Pongracz

Bordeaux Blends

ARGENTINA

Major Red Varieties

KWV

Petit Verdot

Saronsberg

Red Blends (Non Bordeaux)

ARGENTINA

Other Red Blends (Non Bordeaux)

Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre, Viognier

Dessert

AUSTRALIA

Pinot Noir

Davis Bynum

Pinot Noir

Bordeaux Blends

Chimney Rock

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, PV

Dessert Wines

Dolce Winery

Late Harvest

home hill huon valley

USA

Double Gold Medal Wines High scoring wines - Not Quite The Top

CLASS DESCRIPTION

COMPANY

VARIETY

Aromatic non riesling

El Porvenir de Cafayate

Torrontes

Malbec

Trapiche

Malbec

Cabernet Sauvignon

Catena Zapata

Cabernet Sauvignon

Bordeaux Blends

Mendel

Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot

Other Red Blends (Non Bordeaux)

Do単a Paula

Malbec, Syrah

Argentina

Australaia

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Sparkling Wines

Freycinet

Other White Wines

Mount Pleasant

Semillon

Chardonnay

Coldstream Hills

Chardonnay

Dexter

Chardonnay

Malbec

Bleasdale

Malbec

Other Red Varieties

Baileys of Glenrowan

Durif

Dessert Wines

De Bortoli

Semillon

Dessert Wines

Brown Brothers

Riesling

Casas del Bosque

Syrah

Chile Shiraz/Syrah

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Double Gold Medal Wines High scoring wines - Not Quite The Top

CLASS DESCRIPTION

COMPANY

VARIETY

New Zealand

Gold Medal Wines Highly praised by the judges

CLASS DESCRIPTION

COMPANY

VARIETY

Chile

Other Whites

Coopers Creek

Albarino

Sparkling Wines

Miguel Torres

País

Sauvignon Blanc

Auntsfield

Sauvignon Blanc

Riesling

Cono Sur

Riesling

Sauvignon Blanc

Mount Riley

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

De Martino

Chardonnay

Sauvignon Blanc

Saint Clair

Sauvignon Blanc

Merlot and Carmenere

Valdivieso

Carmenère

White Blends

Man O’War

Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon

Other Red Varieties

Miguel Torres

Carignan

Pinot Noir

Akarua

Pinot Noir

Villa Maria

Pinot Noir

Sparkling Wines

Nautilus

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Shiraz/Syrah

Craggy Range

Shiraz

Aromatic non riesling

Villa Maria

Gewürztraminer

Cabernet Sauvignon

Mills Reef

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chardonnay

Neudorf

Chardonnay

Shiraz/Syrah

Mills Reef

Syrah

Major Red Varieties

Muddy Water

Pinotage

Bordeaux Blends

Mills Reef

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Bordeaux Blends

Villa Maria

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Bordeaux Blends

Esk Valley

Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon

Dessert Wines

Giesen

Sauvignon Blanc

South Africa

New Zealand

Riesling

Klein Constantia

Riesling

Other White Wines

Eagles Nest

Viognier

Pinot Noir

Cape Chamonix

Pinot Noir

Cabernet Sauvignon

Stark-Condé Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon

Major Red Varieties

Beyerskloof

Pinotage

Major Red Varieties

Rijk’s Private Cellar

Pinotage

Bordeaux Blends

Kanonkop

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Other Red Blends (Non Bordeaux)

Eikendal

Shiraz Petit Verdot Sangiovese

Aromatic non riesling

Altydgedacht

Gewürztraminer

Aromatic non riesling

Paul Cluver

Gewürztraminer

Dessert Wines

Nederburg Wines

Muscadel

Sauvignon Blanc

Graham Beck

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

Cape Chamonix

Chardonnay

USA Pinot Noir

Baileyana Winery

Pinot Noir

Other Red Blends (Non Bordeaux)

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

Dessert Wines

Navarro Vineyard

Muscat

South Africa

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Gold Medal Wines Highly praised by the judges

CLASS DESCRIPTION

COMPANY

VARIETY

Malbec

Dominio Del Plata

Malbec

55 Malbec SA

Malbec

Trapiche

Malbec

Cabernet Sauvignon

Decero

Cabernet Sauvignon

Major Red Varieties

Casarena Winery

Cabernet Franc

Other Red Varieties

Zuccardi

Bonarda

Bordeaux Blends

Zorzal

Cabernet Malbec

Other Red Blends (Non Bordeaux)

Finca Flichman

Shiraz, Malbec, Cabernet

Sparkling Wines

Heemskerk

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Sparkling Wines

Jansz

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Riesling

Jim Barry Wines

Riesling

Other Whites

Meerea Park

Semillon

Chardonnay

Cape Mentelle

Chardonnay

White Blend

Cape Mentelle

Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon

Pinot Noir

Freycinet

Pinot Noir

Home Hill

Pinot Noir

Merlot and Carmenere

Leconfield

Merlot

Shiraz/Syrah

Eperosa

Shiraz

Shiraz/Syrah

Elderton

Shiraz

Cabernet Sauvignon

Summerfield

Cabernet Sauvignon

Argentina

Australaia

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Medals of Excellence

Gold Medal Wines

High scoring wines not quite reaching top medal status.

Highly praised by the judges

CLASS DESCRIPTION

COMPANY

VARIETY

South Africa

CLASS DESCRIPTION

COMPANY

VARIETY

White Wine Blends

Ravensworth

Marsanne, Viognier, Rousanne, Chardonnay

Australaia

Merlot and Carmenere

De Grendel Wines

Merlot

Shiraz/Syrah

Fable Wines

Shiraz

Shiraz/Syrah

Vondeling

Shiraz

Major Red Varieties

Rosemount

Grenache

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, Malbec

Other Red Varieties

Cape Mentelle

Zinfandel

Sparkling Wines

Clover Hill

Sparkling Wines

Charles Sturt

Pinot Noir Chardonnay

Other White Wines

Thomas Wines

Semillon

Chardonnay

Hutton

Chardonnay

Pinot Noir

Tapanappa

Pinot Noir

Other Red Wines

Twelftree

Grenache

Other Red Wines

Amadio

Sagrantino

Bordeaux Blends

Fleur du Cap

Dessert Wines

Nederburg Wines

Dessert Wines

Fleur du Cap

Chenin, Muscat

USA Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen

Riesling

Aromatic Non Riesling

Halleck Vineyard

Gewürztraminer

Other Whites

Dry Creek Vineyard

Chenin Blanc

Chile

Other Whites

Troon Vineyard

Vermentino

Aromatic Non Riesling

Matetic Vineyards

Gewürztraminer

White Blends

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Chenin Blanc, Viognier

Montes

Merlot and Carmenere

EJ Gallo

Merlot

Red Blend Non Bordeaux

Cariñena, Garnacha, Monastrell

Other white Wines

Casas del Bosque

Sauvignon Blanc

Merlot and Carmenere

Robert Sinskey Vineyards

Merlot

Riesling

Cousiño Macul

Riesling

Maquis

Cabernet Franc

Riesling

Shiraz/Syrah

The Vineyards of Ojai

Syrah

Major Red Varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon

Beaulieu Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot and Carmenrer

Santa Carolina

Carmenère

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Major Red Varieties

Loma Larga

Cabernet Franc

White Wine Blands

Errázuriz

Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier

Malbec

Polkura

Malbec

Bordeaux Blends

Casey Flat Ranch

Medals of Excellence High scoring wines not quite reaching top medal status.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

COMPANY

For full list of results see: boutiquewines.com.au/results VARIETY

Argentina Sparkling Wines

Cruzat

Aromatic Non Riesling

Zuccardi

Torrontes

Chardonnay

Atamisque

Chardonnay

Pinot Noir

Casarena Winery

Pinot Noir

Malbec

Mendel

Malbec

Monteviejo

Malbec

Viña Vida

Malbec

Cabernet Sauvignon

Casarena Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon

Other Red Varieties

El Porvenir de Cafayate

Tannat

Bordeaux Blend

Trapezio

Cabernet Merlot, Malbec

Bordeaux Blend

Pulenta Estate

Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Tannat

Riesling

Oakridge

Riesling

Major Red Varieties

Twelftree

Grenache

Merlot

Bird In Hand

Merlot

Malbec

Paracombe

Malbec

Pinot Noir

Coldstream Hills

Pinot Noir

Red Blends Non Bordeaux

Petaluma

Cabernet Merlot Shiraz

Chardonnay

Thompson Estate

Chardonnay

White Wine Blend

Turkey Flat

Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier

Red Blend Non Bordeaux

Rosemount

Grenache, Shiraz, Mouvedre

Red Blends Non Bordeaux

Penfolds

Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz

Australaia

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Medals of Excellence High scoring wines not quite reaching top medal status.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

COMPANY

VARIETY

Major Red Varieties

Pérez Cruz

Petit Verdot

White Wine Blands

Ventisquero

Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer

Merlot and Carmenere

Maquis

Carmenère

Sparkling Wines

Viñedos Puertas

Chile

New Zealand

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Medals of Excellence

Riesling

Framingham

Riesling

Seifried

Riesling

Chardonnay

No.1 Family Estate

Chardonnay

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Riesling

Pegasus Bay

Riesling

USA

Aromatic Wines Non Riesling

Framingham

Gewürztraminer

Sauvignon Blanc

Dog Point

Sauvignon Blanc

Riesling

Framingham

Riesling

Pegasus Bay

Riesling

Hunter’s

Riesling

Aromatic Wines Non Riesling

Saint Clair

Gewürztraminer

Malbec

Villa Maria

Malbec

Cabernet Sauvigon

Mills Reef

Cabernet Sauvigon

Riesling

Waimea

Riesling

Te Whare Ra

Riesling

Pinot Noir

Fromm

Pinot Noir

South Africa Sauvignon Blanc

Jordan Wine Estate

Sauvignon Blanc

Major Red Varieties

Cape Chamonix

Pinotage

Other Red Varieties

de Trafford Sijnn

Touriga Nacional

Sauvignon Blanc

Buitenverwachting

Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Noir

J C Le Roux

Pinot Noir

Chardonnay

Rustenburg

Chardonnay

Major Red Varieties

Neil Ellis

Grenache

Bordeaux Blend

Tokara

Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot,Merlot, Malbec

White Wine Blend

Nederburg Wines

Semillon, Riesling, Chardonnay, Chenin

Riesling

Jordan Wine Estate

Riesling

Merlot

Vergelegen

Merlot

Malbec

Mount Vernon

Malbec

Other Red Varieties

Idiom

Zinfandel

Sauvignon Blanc

Cape Point Vineyards

Sauvignon Blanc

Merlot

Delaire Graff Estate

Merlot

White Wine Blend

Vergelegen

Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Noir

Cobb Wines

Pinot Noir

Merlot

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Merlot

Cabernet Sauvignon

Eberle Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon

Robert Sinskey Vineyards

Cabernet Sauvignon

Aromatic Wine Non Riesling

Claiborne & Churchill

Gewürztraminer

Major Red Varieties

L’Ecole No. 41 Winery

Grenache

Riesling

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Riesling

High scoring wines not quite reaching top medal status.

COMPANY

VARIETY

Riesling

Chehalem Wines

Riesling

Fox Run Vineyards

Riesling

Aromatic Wines Non Riesling

Dutton Goldfield Winery

Gewürztraminer

Sparkling Wines

Robert Sinskey Vineyards

Pinot Blanc

Semillon

Andis Wines

Semillon

Cabernet Sauvignon

North by North West

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Broadside Wines

Merlot

Other Red Wines

Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery

Barbera

Other Red Varieties

Carol Shelton Wines

Zinfandel

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USA

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Argentina

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ARGENTINA Argentina is located in southern South America, and is the world’s largest Spanish-speaking country, and the eighth

Argentina has the ideal terroir for a wine industry. Covering a territory of 2,791,810 km² Argentina is a country that enjoys an outstanding wealth of resources and landscapes, in which peaks coexist with plains, exuberant vegetation with absolute deserts, woods with steppes, and glaciers with waterfalls. There is practically no imaginable landscape that can’t be found in this country. This wealth of natural ecosystems includes vast, highly productive grapegrowing regions stretching at the foot of the Andean strip, to the West of the country, from latitude 22° south to latitude 42° south.

largest country by land area in the whole world. Argentina can be divided into six regions: Gran Chaco, Mesopotamia, the Pampas, Patagonia, Cuyo, Argentine Northwest. Argentina’s major geographic features include the Andes Mountains and the coastal regions along the Atlantic Ocean. Argentina has a temperate climate, which ranges all the way from subtropical to subpolar (just north of Antarctica). Argentina is very urbanized – more than 90 percent of its population lives in the cities. Greater Buenos Aires metropolitan area has become one of the largest urban areas in the world. Other major cities in Argentina include Cordoba, Rosario, Mendoza, and Tucuman. These cities offer cultural

Key wine industry statistics include Argentina being the world’s 5th largest wine producer with 1.101.835.500 litres

experience, culinary pleasures, like the world renowned beef, and dances like the Argentine Tango.

produced in 2012. There are 948 wineries and the industry is the 7th largest wine exporter in the world exporting 472.829.303 liters in 2012. Argentina along with neighboring Chile, make up the two most important winemaking regions in South America. The vines of Argentina are planted mostly around the Mendoza area, with other vineyards scattered to the north. World Malbec Day is celebrated on April 17 in more than 30 cities around the world. Malbec and Torrontés (A grape exclusive to Argentina) are both Argentina’s iconic wine varieties. 56

Argentina Each year, Jed’s Australian winemaking team travel to Mendoza, Argentina to produce wines that express the unique characters of this acclaimed region. Jed Wines are also the proud importer and distributors for several of Argentina’s top Bodegas including: Bodega Noemia, Bodega Chacra, Bodega Colome, Escorihuela Gascon and Ernesto Catena Vineyards.

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Australia

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT AUSTRALIA Australia takes up the entirety of the world’s smallest continent or the world’s largest island, surrounded by the

The Australian wine industry is the world’s fourth largest exporter of wine with approximately 750 million liters a year to the international export market with only about 40% of production consumed domestically. The wine industry is a significant contributor to the Australian economy through production, employment, export and tourism. There is a A$2.8 billion domestic market for Australian wines, with Australians consuming over 530 million liters annually with a per capita consumption of about 30 liters - 50% white table wine, 35% red table wine. Norfolk Islanders are the second biggest per capita wine consumers in the world with 54 liters. Wine is produced in every state, with more than 60 designated wine regions totaling approximately 160,000 hectares; however Australia’s wine regions are mainly in the southern, cooler parts of the country, with vineyards located in South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland. The wine regions in each of these states produce different wine varieties and styles that take advantage of the particular Terroir such as: climatic differences, topography and soil types. The major varieties are predominantly Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Semillon, Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sauvignon blanc.

Pacific Ocean on its eastern coast and the Indian Ocean on its west. Australia is a vast country, ranking sixth on the list of largest countries in the world. The majority of Australia is the arid desert known as the outback, but other climates in Australia are found around the coast, including tropical rainforests, grasslands, and temperate coastlines. Tourism is one of Australia’s largest industries because of its beautiful landscapes and vibrant culture. As a large country, the terrain of Australia varies from region to region, but much of inner Australia is the vast and undeveloped outback, the arid desert where the famous Uluru (Ayers Rock) is found. The coastal regions of Australia feature pristine beaches like Bondi Beach, or tropical rainforests. Australia is also known for its unique indigenous species, not often found in much of the rest of the world, including koalas and kangaroos.

Chile

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT CHILE Chile is bound on the north by Peru, on the east by Bolivia and Argentina, and on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean.

Chile’s geographic barriers - the Atacama Desert to the north, the Andes Mountains to the east, the Patagonian ice fields to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west - make Chile a veritable agricultural island. This mosaic of climates and terroirs, combined with a viticultural sector with few regulations for growing and producing wines, explains the success of Chilean wines around the world.

It has an extreme northern-southern length of approximately 4,270 km, but its average width is less than 180 km. The country of Chile has two lively and contrasting cultures: the cosmopolitan culture of the affluent urban population, and the popular culture of the peasants, which is mainly Spanish but contains traces of Araucanian heritage. The culture of peasants is heavily reflected in their music and dance.

Chile is the world’s eighth largest wine producer and the fifth largest exporter, reaching a market share of 8% by volume of the global international wine market at the close of 2010. However, and most importantly, Chile exports 70% of its wine production, making it the world’s most globalized wine industry, with great flexibility, innovation, and a long-term commitment to quality and service second to none. With 150 destination countries and 1.5 billion consumers per year, Chilean wines are positioned as the country’s most emblematic and best known world ambassador. Chile’s own signature grape is carmenere. This red varietal disappeared from European vineyards in the mid-19th century and reappeared among Chile’s Merlot vines a hundred years later.

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New Zealand

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT NEW ZEALAND New Zealand (officially “The Dominion of New Zealand”) is an island nation located in the south western part of the Pacific

Best known internationally for sauvignon blanc, New Zealand also has a growing international reputation for pinot noir, chardonnay, pinot gris, riesling, cabernet sauvignon, merlot and methode traditionnelle sparkling wines. Most of the country’s more than 500 winemakers are boutique, small scale operations producing low volumes of niche varieties. New Zealand has 10 major wine-producing areas. The leading wine regions include Auckland, Gisborne, Wairarapa (Martinborough) and Hawke’s Bay in the North Island, and Marlborough, Central Otago, Canterbury in the South Island. The grape varieties, soil structure and mini-climates in these geographical areas are varied, producing a broad spectrum of wines.

Ocean. The country comprises two main islands, namely, the North Island and the South Island, and a number of smaller islands. The total area covered by New Zealand is 2,68,670 square kilometers. The highest point of the country is Mt. Cook (3,764 meters above sea level). The islands of New Zealand were initially inhabited by Polynesian Maori. British colony was established in the country in 1840. In 1907, New Zealand became independent. Natural treasures like glaciers, lakes, forests, endemic animals, and mountains have enriched tourism sector of New Zealand. This country is a famous hub of adventure tourism. Activities like camping, diving, skiing, surfing, horse riding, bungee jumping, hiking, sailing and rafting are popular tourist

Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay are New Zealand’s two

attractions in New Zealand.

premium wine-growing regions. Varieties produced include: • sauvignon blanc - Marlborough • pinot noir - Martinborough, Central Otago • cabernet - Hawke’s Bay, Waiheke Island • chardonnay - Gisborne • pinot gris - Martinborough, Central Otago New Zealand also produces outstanding Methode Traditionelle sparkling wines. Export income from NZ wine production has seen a phenomenal increase in the past 20 years, growing nearly 24% each year. Australia is New Zealand’s biggest market, followed by the UK and the U.S.

South Africa

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA South Africa, the emerging super power of the African continent, has a mixed stable economy. Culturally one of the

South African wine has a history dating back to 1659, and at one time Constantia, a famous wine region on the slopes of Table Mountain, was considered one of the greatest wine producing regions in the world. After apartheid, access to international markets unleashed a burst of new energy and new investment. Production is concentrated around Cape Town, with major vineyard and production centres at Paarl, Stellenbosch and Worcester. There are about 60 appellations within the Wine of Origin (WO) system, which was implemented in 1973 with a hierarchy of designated production regions, districts and wards. On 2 February 1659 the founder of Cape Town, Jan van Riebeeck, produced the first wine recorded in South Africa. The winemaking traditions of South Africa often represent a hybridization of Old World wine making and the new. Since the end of Apartheid, many producers have been working on producing more “international style” wines that can be successful on the world market. Flying winemakers from France, Spain and California have brought new techniques and styles to South Africa. In the 1980s, the use of oak barrels for fermentation and aging became popular.

most diverse and vibrant countries, South Africa also is the sixth most bio - diverse country. Once known for the infamous Apartheid policy, post independence South Africa is working hard to build a reputation of multi- racial inclusion, democracy, and peace. South Africa is also among the preferred tourist destination country for tourists the world over. Attractions in South Africa are primarily centered on the wildlife treasures of the country, and the world famous natural sanctuaries and parks of South Africa. The Big 5, that is the lion, the leopard, the elephant, the rhino and the hippo - are the primary draws at these wildlife displays. The big cats like the cheetah, the leopard and the lion are most easily seen and experienced in their natural wild settings. But South Africa’s smaller wild inhabitants are also not to be despised, even the birds of the country justify its naming as the Rainbow Nation. The same can be said of its flowers. Attractions of South Africa however do not end at its very varied wildlife but includes its historic and cultural riches. The cradle of humanity still owns enough of its ancient tribal connotations to stir ones spirit with its basic sensuality and find its echo in even the most urban slicked heart.

Today the focus in the South African wine industry has been on increasing the quality of wine production-particularly with the more exportable and fashionable red grape varieties. Pinotage, a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut, has seen its plantings rise and fall due to the current fashion of the South African wine industry. Today it is the second most widely planted red grape variety in South Africa.

USA

increase from the previous year. California is the largest wine producing state with a current count of 3,458 wineries. The next largest wine producing states are Washington, Oregon, New York, Virginia and Texas, respectively.

As the 4th largest wine producing country in the world, the US wine industry has steadily increased in size and revenue over the past decade. In 2010 the US became the leading wine consuming nation at 330 million cases. This equates to Americans drinking 3.96 billion bottles of wine in comparison to France’s record of 3.85 billion bottles. According to the Impact Databank Report, Americans spent more than $40 billion on wine in 2010, and wine consumption recorded its 17th annual increase in the US. California, the largest wine producing state in the nation, currently accounts for 61% volume share of the US market. According to the US International Trade Association (2011), in 2010 grape production in the US was 6.86 million tons with 944,800 bearing acres. The top 5 wine grape varieties

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT AMERICA The largest economy of the world with a GDP of $15.1 trillion, the United States of America is the third largest country by land area and population. USA comprises 50 states and a federal district. The capital city of the country is Washington DC The United States is a diverse and multicultural nation, with endless options for travelers. New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago are a few of the biggest cities in the United States, are filled with attractions. The Grand Canyon and the many U.S. National Parks are popular destinations for family vacations. World famous theme parks like Disneyland and Disney World in California and Florida are just a few of the many attractions offered in the United States. KJGR_2013_6NationsAwards_Ad.pdf

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List Of Entrants 325 companies entered the challenge, many submitting more than one wine. COMPANY NAME

REGION

ARGENTINA 55 Malbec SA Atamisque Bodega Noemia Bressia Casarena Winery Catena Zapata Chacra Cruzat Decero Diamandes Dominio Del Plata Doña Paula Durigutti El Porvenir de Cafayate Finca Flichman Hess Family Jean Rivier Kaiken Leoncio Arizu - Luigi Bosca Mendel Miras Monteviejo O Fournier Pulenta Estate Riglos Trapezio Trapiche Trivento Viña Cobos Viña Vida Zorzal Zuccardi

Valle De Uco Rio Negro Valley Tupungato Valley Lujan De Cuyo Agrelo Rio Negro Valley Perdriel Agrelo Valle De Uco Lujan De Cuyo Lujan De Cuyo Lujan De Cuyo Cafayete Maipu Salta San Rafael Lujan De Cuyo Lujan De Cuyo Lujan De Cuyo Patagonia Valle De Uco Valle De Uco Agrelo Tupungato Valley Agrelo Mendoza Lujan De Cuyo Mendoza Valle De Uco Mendoza

AUSTRALIA Amadio Arras Baileys of Glenrowan Balnaves Battle of Bosworth Bay of Fires Best’s Bird In Hand Bleasdale Brown Brothers By Farr Cape Mentelle Charles Sturt University Clemens Hill

Adelaide Hills Tasmania Glenrowan Coonawarra McLaren Vale Pepers River Grampians Adelaide Hills McLaren Vale King Valley Geelong Margaret River Orange Tasmania 68

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