2009 AWARDS
2008 AWARDS
TROPHY
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
2007 AWARDS
2007 Nissan Champion Wine of
the Show Trophy
Julicher Pinot Noir 2006 from Martinborough
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2006 AWARDS
THE MAKING OF
CHAMPIONS
2006 Nissan Champion Wine of
the Show Trophy
St John's Road 'Blood and Courage' Greenock Shiraz 2005 from the Barossa Valley |
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 New
Zealand International
WINE SHOW 2008' Trophy Winners'
The Trophy winning wines all won gold medals in their
respective classes at the 2008 New Zealand International Wine Show. They have been
singled out by the Judges as the 'Best of the Best'.
The trophy wines are outstanding, while the top wine showed its class in a line up of
brilliant Chardonnay. The judges have identified a world class range of wines.
Nissan NZ Ltd.
Champion Wine of the Show
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Church Road
Reserve Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2006
A multi-layered Chardonnay with a
profound smokiness adding extra dimension and fascination to the already complex sweet
grilled stonefruits, toasted oak and savoury creamed nut flavours with a long, rich
tantalising finish. Simply outstanding. |
First Glass Champion Wine Company
of the Show
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Vintage Wines &
Spirits.
With 2 Trophies and 15 Gold medals, Vintage Wines and Spirits has excelled at this
year's International Show. |
Foster's NZ Champion Chardonnay
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Church Road Reserve
Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2006
A profound smokiness adds extra dimension
and fascination to the already complex sweet grilled stonefruits, toasted oak and savoury
creamed nut flavours. |
Eurowine Champion Sauvignon Blanc
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Mud House Swan
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Intense passionfruit aromas and sweet,
juicy, tropical fruit flavours with a shimmery, racy, citrussy edge and a pungent
mouthfilling finish. |
bizambrands Champion Viognier
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Morton
Estate Private Reserve Hawkes Bay Viognier 2007
Fragrantly perfumed with flower blossom, lemon grass and apricot, oak adds richness
to the full-bodied, spicy, musky flavours. |
Pernod Ricard Champion Riesling
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Mud
House Waipara Riesling 2008
Zesty lime, lemon and apple with a spicy infusion and a deft touch of honeysuckle
on the lingering medium-sweet finish. |
Rapid Labels / Hoop label Champion
Gewurztraminer
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Kemblefield
'The Distinction' Hawkes Bay Gewurztraminer 2007
An intensely expressive, concentrated dry
style with a rich texture, aromatic spices, rose oil, violets and exotic Asian fruit. |
FEDERAL GEO Champion Pinot Gris
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Blackenbrook
Nelson Reserve Pinot Gris 2008
Full-bodied and rich, creamy, mouthfilling and long with quince, apple and strudel
spices and just a hint of sweetness. |
FEDERAL GEO Champion Sweet Wine
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Lone
Goat Botrytis Selection 2007
With intense botrytis, apricot, spiced
orange, honeysuckle and lime marmalade, this luscious nectar from Canterbury is as good as
it gets. |
Hancocks Champion Sparkling Wine
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Pol Roger Cuvée Sir
Winston Churchill Champagne 1998
A deep, satisfying baguette aroma, gorgeous full mouthfeel, roasted nut and yeast
complexity and a tangy fresh brightness despite its age. |
WineoftheWeek.com Champion Other
White Varieies
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Peter
Lehmann "Margaret" Semillon 2003
Rich, dry, aromatic and tangy with a lime
zest infusion and delicate honey notes just starting to show. |
Vintage Wines & Spirits
Champion Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant
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Yalumba The
Signature 2004
Full of cassis, plum, blackberry, vanilla and spice, this is rich and cedary with
flashes of mint and succulent tannins. |
Constellation NZ Champion Merlot
Predominant
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Clearview Estate
Hawkes Bay Enigma 2006
A smoky, savoury, succulent blend of
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec & Cabernet Franc with all round richness and
complexity. |
Vino Fino Champion Shiraz
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Thorn-Clarke William
Randell Barossa Shiraz 2005
Super rich, smoky and savoury with purple fruit, aromatic spices, layers of
chocolate and mouth-enveloping tannins. Compelling. |
Riedel Champion International Wine
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Sessantanni Old
Vines Primitivo di Manduria 2005
From southern Italy, this is rich, smooth, sweet, earthy and savoury with
liquorice, spice and succulent purple fruit - luxurious and utterly irresistible. . |
Negociants New Zealand Champion
Pinot Noir
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Martinborough
Vineyard Te Tera Pinot Noir 2007
Deliciously fruity yet intensely savoury with a deep earthy funk, sweet smoky oak,
a touch of spice and silky tannins. |
Wine Orbit Champion Fortified Wine
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Lauriston Show
Muscat
Silky smooth and super refined, this hedonistic
sweetie brims with toffee, spirit, salty rancio and all-round deliciousness. |
Winestate Champion Commercial
White Wine
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Saints Gisborne
Chardonnay 2007
A lovely creamed nut and toasty oak bouquet
with tropical fruits to the fore on the fragrant, vanilla bean-filled palate. |
Winestate Champion Commercial Red
Wine
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Thorn-Clarke
Sandpiper Barossa Shiraz 2007
A burst of succulent plum and blackberry fruit, creamy oak, chocolate, mocha,
fruitcake spices with easy tannins. |
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