2012 Spiegelau International Wine Competition medal results announced
Sixty-three gold, 160 silver and 446 bronze medals were awarded at the second annual Spiegelau International Wine Competition held in Marlborough last week. Stand out classes included Methode Traditionnelle and Riesling with 12% of entries receiving gold medals.
Of the seven sparkling wine gold medals, six were from New Zealand including one from Central Otago. The Sauvignon Blanc gold medals were dominated by the 2012 vintage reinforcing comments as to the quality of the fruit.
A number of wine producers were awarded multiple gold medals for their wines. They included New Zealand winemakers Villa Maria, Matua and smaller producer, Mount Riley.
Chief Judge, Mike DeGaris of Sydney said, “It was a pleasure to judge such a diverse range of wines, many of outstanding quality.” He continues, “There were a number of highlights, but Methode Traditionelle, Riesling, Chardonnay and European reds, showed very well, as did the 2012 vintage Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.”
Competition Director, Belinda Jackson commented, “The range of medal-winning wines will provide an excellent guide for wine lovers as each medal sticker indicates to the purchaser that the wine has been through a rigorous, independent evaluation.”
Gold medals will be presented and trophies announced at a special awards dinner on 5 October at The Northern Club, Auckland.
Further details at www.thespiegelauiwc.co.nz or by contacting margaret@winecompetitions.co.nz
Gold medals
SPARKLING WINE
Lanvin Brut NV Champagne
Daniel Le Brun Blanc de Blancs 2002
Lindauer Special Reserve Brut
Morton Estate Blanc de Blanc 2002
Nautilus Cuvee Marlborough Brut
Quartz Reef Central Otago Methode Traditionnelle Vintage 2007
Lindauer Classic Rosé
GEWURZTRAMINER
Distant Land Gewurztraminer 2011
PINOT GRIS
The People's Pinot Gris 2011
Forrest Pinot Gris 2012
Ribbonwood Pinot Gris 2011
Villa Maria Single Vineyard Seddon Pinot Gris 2011
Waipara Hills Waipara Valley Pinot Gris 2011
900 Grapes Pinot Gris 2011
Mount Riley Pinot Gris 2012
RIESLING
Eden Springs High Eden Riesling 2008
Mount Riley Riesling 2012
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Riesling 2011
Villa Maria Private Bin Marlborough Riesling 2012
Dusky Sounds Waipara Riesling 2008
Giesen Marlborough Riesling 2012
Greystone Riesling 2011
Kahurangi Estate Mt Arthur Reserve Riesling 2011
Kerpen Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese 2005
Seifried Nelson Riesling 2012
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Ara Single Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Gladstone Vineyard Sophies Choice 2011
Crosse Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Saint Clair Pioneer Block 3 43 Degrees Sauvignon B 2012
Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Starborough Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2012
Tiki Single Vineyard Wairau Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Peter Yealands Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Auntsfield Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2010
Lake Chalice Wines Marlborough Chardonnay 2011
Matua Valley Single Vineyard Marlborough Chardonnay 2011
Shingle Peak Reserve Chardonnay 2011
Mount Riley 17 Valley Chardonnay 2011
Nautilus Marlborough Chardonnay 2011
Spy Valley Chardonnay 2011
OTHER WHITE
Tyrrells Steven's Hunter Semillon 2007
SWEET
Osawa Wines Noble Gewurztraminer 2011
Squawking Magpie SQM Sticky Beak 2011
PINOT NOIR
Grasshopper Rock Central Otago Pinot Noir 2010
Tohu 'Rore' Limited Edition Reserve Pinot Noir 2010
Lawson's Dry Hills Pinot Noir 2010
Pasquale Pinot Noir Hakataramea Valley 2010
Villa Maria Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2010
Villa Maria Single Vineyard Seddon Pinot Noir 2010
CABERNET SAUVIGNON AND MERLOT
Sandalford Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Shingleback The Davey Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Spy Valley Merlot Malbec 2010
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Villa Maria Reserve Hawkes Bay Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2009
SHIRAZ/SYRAH
Matua Valley Reserve Syrah 2010
Vidal Reserve Series Hawkes Bay Syrah 2010
Kingston Estate Shiraz 2010
Mojo Shiraz 2011
OTHER REDS
Feudi di San Marzano SUD Primitivo di Manduria DOP 2010
Castano Monastrell (Familia Castano) 2011
FORTIFIED
Lustau Pedro Ximenez San Emillio
Buller Wines Fine Old Tokay