International Wine Challenge – NZ Gold Medal Winners Congratulations to the 2013 Gold Medal Winners at the International Wine Challenge – 38 Gold Medals with 20 coming from Marlborough B2 Pinot Noir, 2011 Produced by Brennan Wines From Central Otago, New Zealand Blind River Sauvignon Blanc, 2012 Produced by Blind River From Marlborough, New Zealand … Continue reading
Sommelier Wine Awards 2013 – NZ Medal Winners GOLD MEDAL AWARD WINNERS Ara, Single Estate Pinot Gris Ara, Single Estate Pinot Gris, 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand Versatility compounded by an attractive minerality running through the wine wins Ara its Gold. ‘Honeyed pears and spice on the nose, lead to a palate with richer, still honeyed flavours, alongside a good balance … Continue reading
Entries now open for the 2013 New World Wine Awards Media release 15 April 2013 Top winemakers encourage industry to enter consumer-focused wine awards Entries are now open for the 2013 New World Wine Awards and top winemakers are encouraging their peers to enter. In addition to the distinction of an award that recognises quality on the same international scale … Continue reading
‘Entries open for 2013 Spiegelau International Wine Competition’ Entries open for 2013 Spiegelau IWC: This year’s event is again anticipating entries from all over the globe, culminating in a comprehensive, independent review of wines available on the New Zealand market. Judges include a number of international guests such as Phil Reedman MW from Adelaide, Adrian Atkinson from the UK and … Continue reading
STYLE DIVERSITY CELEBRATED AT 2013 EASTER SHOW WINE AWARDS The diversification of New Zealand wine into high level world ranking has been highlighted during the 2013 judging at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds of the country’s longest running wine competition, the Easter Show Wine Awards. This is the principal impression taken by Master of Wine Sam Harrop, an expatriate New Zealander who … Continue reading