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WORLD
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AWARDS
2018
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 CONTENTS

The results, by
country and region
Alsace 90, 119
Argentina 90, 120
Armenia 153
Asia 91
Australia 92, 127
Austria 94, 137
Balkans 94, 138
Beaujolais 95, 143
Bordeaux 95, 144
Bolivia 124
Bosnia-Herzegovina 94, 138
Brazil 124
Bulgaria 94, 138
Burgundy 96, 148
Canada 97, 150
Caucasus & Eurasia 97, 153
Central Italy 98, 155
Champagne 99, 159
Chile 99, 163
China 91, 125
Croatia 94, 139
Contents Cyprus
Czech Republic
Egypt
101, 171
104, 185
179
Georgia 153
4 DWWA: quest for the best 52 The Platinum winners: wine profiles Germany 100, 168
Co-Chair Andrew Jefford explains the ethos Find out more about the 149 wines deemed by Greece 101, 169
Hungary 104, 186
and scoring system that lie behind the DWWA our judging panels to be the best in their region
India 126
Israel 103, 179
6 The judging process 90 The Gold medal-winning wines Japan 92, 126
Find out how our judging panels carry out the We celebrate this year’s 439 Golds, set out Kazakhstan 154
Kosovo 140
tastings and choose the medal-winning wines alphabetically by region Languedoc-Roussillon 101, 172
Lebanon 180
8 How the winners are rated 119 The Silver & Bronze medal-winning wines Loire 102, 177
Luxembourg 186
A simple guide to the different levels of award, The 10,533 wines listed by region (Commended Macedonia 140
from Commended up to Best in Show wines can be found on Decanter.com/dwwa) Middle East 103, 179
Mexico 238
Moldova 105, 186
10 Judges by region 243 UK shopper’s guide
Montenegro 141
Check the credentials of our Chairman A selection of the medal-winning wines at the Morocco 211
Emeritus, three co-Chairs, 36 Regional Chairs UK’s supermarkets and high-street merchants New Zealand 103, 181
and 239 judges Northern & Eastern Europe 104, 185
Northern Italy 105, 187
Peru 124
22 DWWA judges’ party Piedmont 106, 191
With the hard work done, the judges and DWWA Port & Madeira 107, 195
Portugal 108, 196
team relaxed and celebrated the 15th anniversary Provence 108, 199
Rhône 109, 202
25 The Best in Show: wine profiles Romania 105, 187
Russia 154
Full tasting notes and background information
Serbia 95, 141
on the 50 wines that triumphed over 16,853 Sherry 110, 205
others that entered this year’s competition Slovenia 95, 141
Slovakia 187
South Africa 110, 206
Southern Italy 113, 212
Southwest & rest of France 112, 216
We would like to thank our sponsors for their kind support Spain 113, 218
Switzerland 115, 230
Taiwan 127
Thailand 127
Tunisia 211
Turkey 103, 180
Tuscany 116, 232
Ukraine 155
United Kingdom 116, 235
Uruguay 124
USA 117, 237
Veneto 118, 239

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 DWWA 2018: quest for the best
W
 
hat shall we call it? A festival of
winemaking endeavour? The greatest
benchmarking exercise in the wine world?
A treasure hunt for winemaking talent?
A general assembly of global viticultural terroirs? It’s all of
these things, and more – and it’s now 15 years old. We
celebrated this milestone with an ever-widening pool of
expert judges, with new refinements to our judging
system, and with wines from more countries than ever
before (this year’s 16,972 entries included wines from
Bolivia, Colombia, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Malta, Poland,
Sweden and Taiwan).
During the first week of judging at London’s Royal
Victoria Dock, all of the wines are tasted and discussed by
specialist panels. Judges fly in from every continent to
take part. The bottles may leave empty-handed (that was
the fate of almost 2,500 wines this year). Some 3,399
received a Commended in 2018 – which describes a wine
that our judges would take simple pleasure in drinking a
glass of, come the end of the day. Bronze, Silver and Gold
medals clearly mark the ladder of attainment – and Gold wine beauty, too, and our Best in Show list also includes Above: Andrew Jefford
medals go only to wines considered genuinely outstanding outstanding Canadian Cabernet Franc, Gemischter Satz confers with judges
by the expert panels in lengthy discussion with their from Vienna, Valtellina Superiore Inferno, Alto Adige
Regional Chairs. There were just 439 such medals this Pinot Grigio, Savennières, Cava and rosé from Bandol.
year: a mere 2.5% of entries. A word, finally, on scoring. Our scores are calibrated,
Then, though, comes this year’s key innovation. All of by our expert tasters, according to the descriptions you
those Golds were re-tasted the following week by the will find on p8 (a rubric all judges have in front of them
co-Chairs and selected Regional Chairs, not only to throughout the judging process) in relation to the
guarantee their quality but also to come up with our spectrum of wines tasted in the competition. Yes, there
stratospheric class of Platinum. Finally, on the last day of will be even better wines in the world – but we cannot
judging, the co-Chairs re-tasted all of the Platinum wines judge what we don’t taste. As has often been discussed in
to select the Top 50 Best in Show. the pages of Decanter, it is debatable whether any
In contrast to previous years, these tastings are not ‘universal’ scoring system for wine might exist. Readers
regionally streamed: we’re not looking for the best wines should use our scores to gauge the level of enthusiasm
from a producing zone, but for absolute quality (though our expert judges felt for our award-winning wines, all the
it’s also worth noting that our under £15 ‘Value’ category way from Bronze up to Best in Show. We believe that
goes right through to Best in Show, too). That’s why you’ll we have an outstanding set of results in 2018 – but that Andrew Jefford is a
find, in this year’s Top 50 wines, three Burgundy grands is for you, the readers, to pass final judgement on. Do let Decanter contributing
crus, three Riojas, three Rhônes and three fine sherries. us have your thoughts: our minds are never closed to editor and columnist. He
But we’ve been alert to the quietest, most subtle forms of further refinements. is co-Chair of the DWWA

How to read the results

Profiles and tasting notes for all 50 Best in Fortified. Wines are identified by these been supplied by the producer or UK importer
Photograph: Nina Assam (www.ninaassam.com)

Show winners (the best of the Platinum
winners) are listed from p25, with profiles and
tasting notes for the Platinum winners (the
best of the Golds) listed from p52. For an
explanation of how the judging process
works, please see p8.
From p90, we list Gold medal winners by
region. Wines are grouped into colour and/or
type, in the order one might drink them over a
meal: Sparkling, White, Rosé, Red, Sweet and
colours: green (white wines), pink (rosés),
red (reds), orange (sweet and fortified wines).
Within the Sparkling sections of each region,
wines are further divided into colour:
Sparkling white, Sparkling rosé, Sparkling
red. Within all of these categories, wines are
listed by score, then alphabetically, by
producer name.
Stockist and price details for Best in Show,
Platinum and Gold medal-winning wines have
responsible for entering the wine. We have
checked these, but cannot be held responsible
for the accuracy of information provided.
Tasting note, price and stockist
information for wines winning a Silver or
Bronze medal, plus the Commended wines,
can be found at http://awards.decanter.com/
DWWA/2018.
Wines which failed to win a medal have not
been published.

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 PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

Domaine Serene
Iconic Producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

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b
race and Ken Evenstad,
seeking the best site in the
world for growing and
producing world-class Pinot
Noir, settled in the Dundee Hills of
Oregon’s Willamette Valley in 1989. The
Evenstads had faith in Oregon before
there was an international market for Pinot
Noir and Chardonnay from the region.
They invested in a 42-acre hilltop
estate property that had just been
logged in the Dundee Hills. That
property, the Evenstad Estate, is now
recognized as one of the finest vineyards
in the world and produces highly rated
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that is
globally recognized as iconic by
collectors and critics alike.
In 2001, the Evenstads built a
state-of-the-art, five-level gravity flow
Pinot Noir winery. In 2017, always
innovating, they completed a new White
Winery dedicated to the production of
Chardonnay and Sparkling wine - the first
of its kind in Oregon. The wineries,
located on the prestigious Winery Hill
Estate, were built as a statement to the
quality of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
that can be produced from the
unparalleled Dundee Hills AVA.
In 2015, Ken and Grace acquired
Château de la Crée, the respected wine
estate located in the birthplace of Pinot
Noir and Chardonnay: the renowned
Côte d’Or. This made them the first
Oregon based vintners to own land and
produce wines in Burgundy. In 2017, the
Evenstad’s debuted Maison Evenstad, a
rare and exclusive barrel selection from
their finest vineyard properties located
throughout the Côte de Beaune. Their
2015 Maison Evenstad Santenay Premier
Cru Beauregard Chardonnay was most
Grace and
Ken Evenstad
recently awarded 94 points by Jane
Anson of Decanter Magazine. The high
rating is a testament to the quality of
wines achievable in the region of Santenay.
In less than three decades of
operation, Domaine Serene has
consistently been recognized for
producing world-class wines by various
major wine publications. In 2013, their
2010 Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir was
named the #1 Pinot Noir in the World by
Wine Spectator in their Top 100. Three
years later, in 2016, their 2014 Evenstad
Reserve Chardonnay was named #1
White Wine in the World by the same
publication. This made the Evenstads
the first producers ever to be recognized
with two Top Three wines in the Top 100
for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Further,
in the Decanter World Wine Awards,
their 2012 Winery Hill Vineyard Pinot
Noir and 2013 Jerusalem Hill Vineyard
Pinot Noir both took home Platinum
‘Best in Show’ designations.
Today, Domaine Serene produces
wines from six individual vineyard
estates, planted exclusively to Pinot Noir
and Chardonnay. Each estate offers a
Awards
95 points
2018 Gold medal
2014 Domaine Serene
Winery Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir,
Dundee Hills
95 points
2017 Platinum Best
USA Pinot Noir
2013 Domaine Serene Jerusalem
Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
95 points
2017 Gold medal
2014 Domaine Serene
Evenstad Reserve Chardonnay
95 points
2016 Platinum
Best in Show
2012 Domaine Serene
Winery Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
diversity of soils, clones, rootstocks,
microclimates, slopes and elevations that
add distinguishing complexity and
elegance to the wines.
In total, Domaine Serene owns 950
acres of land in the hills of Yamhill
County, with 287 acres planted to vine,
and 25 acres, with significant Premier Cru
vineyard holdings, in the Côte de Beaune
region of Burgundy.
For the past 25 years, the Evenstads
have been focused on excellence in a
never-ending quest to produce iconic
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Domaine Serene Vineyards & Winery
6555 NE Hilltop Lane, Dayton, OR 97114
Office: 503.864.4600
www.domaineserene.com
DWWA: the judging process
T
he Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) are rooted in
regionality. Wines are judged first and foremost within their
region, by a panel of experts in that region. The judges look for
typicity above all, rewarding wines that are true to their terroir.
Turn to p10 to find out more about the credentials of our DWWA
co-Chairs and Regional Chairs, as well as a list of judges for each region.
Flights of wines are organised to ensure judges do not jump between
contrasting styles in short time-frames, or risk palate fatigue by tasting
very tannic wines over a long period. Judges taste between 75 to 80
wines per day, in optimum conditions – seated, in a plain, white room,
under natural light. They taste from Riedel glasses, in an environment free
of distractions such as music or external communication (phone calls,
emails and tweeting are permitted only during breaks between flights).
Wines are judged in flights of 12, grouped together by region, colour,
grape, style, vintage and price bracket, giving similar wines an equal
chance to shine. Judges taste wines within the context of their style and
price bracket (hence a wine that wins Gold in the £8-£14.99 bracket may
not necessarily win Gold if judged in the £30-£59.99 bracket). Judges
taste individually and then compare notes to reach a consensus.
The Platinum and Best in Show wines are judged the second week by
a panel consisting of selected Regional Chairs and led by our Co-Chairs:
Sarah Jane Evans MW, Michael Hill Smith MW and Andrew Jefford.

Step-by-step guide to the competition:

1  2  3
Once the competition opens for entries,
producers submit their wines and provide
us with wine details, price and retail
availability. Four bottles of each wine
arrive at the Decanter warehouse and are
logged, categorised and coded according to
their country and region.
Wines are grouped by country, region, All wines are tasted blind but judges are
colour, grape, style, vintage and price aware of the factors in step 2. They taste
brackets. The price brackets are: wines individually within the context of
Band A: Up to £7.99 their style and price bracket. They then
Band B: £8-£14.99 compare notes and reach a consensus on the wine’s
Band C: £15-£29.99 medal and the score out of 100 points. Wines
Band D: £30-£59.99 awarded Gold or Silver medals are re-tasted by
Band E: £60+ the Regional Chair for his or her confirmation of
the medal. The co-Chairs also re-taste all of the
Gold wines for final endorsement.

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Gold medal-winning wines go forward
to compete for Platinum. All of the
Gold wines are judged according to
their origin and style, with judges
aware of the factors in step 2. There are no limits
to the number of Gold winners which can be
promoted to Platinum. Within each grape variety
or style, more than one wine from a specific
country, region or style can be promoted to
Platinum. The winners are awarded Platinum
medals and wines with a price band below £15
are awarded Value Platinum medals.
5
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All the Platinum winners then compete The results are
for the Best in Show. In a separate printed in this
tasting consisting of our co-Chairs only, magazine and on
the wines from around the world are Decanter.com.
pitted against each other to win the ultimate Producers label medal-
accolade at the DWWA: Best in Show. Wines winning wines with
under £15 are eligible for Value Best in Show. stickers for consumers to recognise in store.
Global tastings around the world give wine
lovers a chance to try medal-winning wines.

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Chandon
The pioneering
sparkling wines
of the new world
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b
handon was born in France, in
the 1950s, from the pioneering
vision of Robert-Jean de
Vogüé, then President of Moët
& Chandon, who pushed the boundaries
of traditional champagne elaboration by
adapting ancestral savoir-faire and
techniques to new world terroirs and
cultures whilst never foregoing the same
indisputable quality.
Robert-Jean de Vogüé founded
Bodegas Chandon, in Mendoza,
Argentina, in 1959, followed by Chandon
California and Chandon do Brasil in 1973.
Chandon´s pioneering spirit did not end
when he retired in 1972. With a strong
sense of collaboration and mutual
enrichment, supported by best-in-class
winemakers and courageous
entrepreneurs, Chandon Australia was
inaugurated in 1986. More recently,
Chandon India, in 2013, and Chandon
China, in 2014, have opened up new
frontiers in emerging markets – regions
where Chandon plays a leading role in
Domaine Chandon,
Yountville California
building the category and introducing
sparkling wines to new consumers.
Chandon´s pioneering spirit is
embodied by its 16 talented winemakers,
from 7 nationalities, who have gained a
reputation for producing high-quality,
award-winning sparkling wines.
Chandon´s vineyards are located on
the foothills of some of the world´s most
iconic hills and mountain chains: in
Mendoza close to the Andes, in Argentina;
on the emblematic hills of Napa Valley, in
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
California; at the Serra Gaucha (Gaucho
Highlands) in southern Brazil; on the
breathtaking hills of Yarra River, in
Australia; in Nashik, close to the Western
Ghats mountains on the banks of India´s
Godavari River; and on the Helan
Mountains (Alashan Mountains) in
Ningxia, in China´s northern province.
This constellation of creative and
passionate people is proud to share its
passion, savoir-faire and enthusiasm with
consumers worldwide, without ever
forgetting to embrace the opportunity to
do things differently.
Chandon, born in France, crafted in
the new world.
For more information
on Chandon, please
visit our website at
www.chandonworlds.com
 DWWA: the winning wines
Best in Show

95-100
All Platinum winners are pitted
against each other to win Best in
Show – the DWWA’s top accolade.
Value Best in Show awards are
given to wines under £15

Platinum
95-100
All Golds are re-tasted; a Platinum
award is given to those wines that
stand above the rest. Value Platinums
are awarded to wines under £15

Medals
Each wine is given an individual score

Gold Silver Bronze

95-100
An excellent wine of great
complexity and character
90-94
A very accomplished wine,
86-89
A well-made, straightforward
with impressive complexity and enjoyable wine

Commended
83-85
An acceptable and
simple wine

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Judges by region
An international panel of experts judge the wines submitted to DWWA each year, with Regional Chairs
selected to support the Chairman Emeritus and co-Chairs of the competition. Read on to find out more about
them and discover the names of the judges who taste and assess wines for each individual winemaking region

Chairman Emeritus
Steven Spurrier
Decanter’s consultant editor joined the wine trade in
London in 1964 and later moved to Paris where he bought a
wine shop in 1971, opening L’Academie du Vin, France’s first
private wine school, in 1973. Spurrier staged the historic
Judgment of Paris tasting in 1976 between wines from
California and France. In the 1980s he wrote several wine
books and created the Christie’s Wine Course with Michael
Broadbent. In 1988 Spurrier returned to the UK to focus on
consultancy and writing. His awards include: Decanter Man
of the Year 2017, Le Personnalité de l’Année (oenology)
1988 for services to French wine, and the Maestro Award
2011 in honour of California legend André Tchelistcheff.
Spurrier is president of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust
and Circle of Wine Writers, founder of the Wine Society of
India and owner of Dorset’s Bride Valley Vineyard.

Co-chair Co-chair Co-chair

Sarah Jane Evans MW Michael Hill Smith MW Andrew Jefford
Evans is an award- Hill Smith became the Jefford contributes a
winning journalist first Australian to pass column every month
who began writing the rigorous Master of to Decanter magazine,
about wine in the Wine examination in and writes the widely
1980s. She started 1988. He is a wine followed ‘Jefford on
drinking Sherry and producer with his Monday’ blog for
Spanish wine as a Adelaide Hills label Decanter.com. Jefford
All photographs: Nina Assam (www.ninaassam.com)

student at Cambridge Shaw+Smith, wine has been writing and

University. This began
her lifelong love of Spain’s wines, food and
culture, culminating in membership of the Gran
Orden de Caballeros del Vino for services to
Spanish wine. In 2006 she became a Master of
Wine, writing her dissertation on Sherry and
winning the Robert Mondavi Winery Award.
A past chairman of the Institute of Masters of
Wine, Evans divides her time between writing
for magazines such as Decanter, writing books,
wine education and judging internationally.
consultant,
international wine judge, occasional wine
writer and lapsed restaurateur. In 2008 he was
awarded an Order of Australia (AM) for his
contribution to the Australian wine industry,
and he featured in Decanter’s Power List in
2009, 2011 and 2013. Hill Smith believes
passionately in the future of Australian fine
wine, and is part of the international tasting
panel responsible for the selection of all wines
served on Singapore Airlines.
broadcasting about
wine (as well as about food, whisky, travel and
perfume) since the 1980s, winning numerous
awards for his work. After spending 15 months
as a senior research fellow at Adelaide
University between 2009 and 2010, he now
lives with his family in the Languedoc, close to
Pic St-Loup.

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ALSACE
Regional Chair
Thierry Meyer
Alsace born and bred,
Meyer began writing
about wine in 1999,
sharing tasting notes and
insights into the wines of
Alsace online. In 2001, he
started his signature
dinner series, dedicated
to pairing Alsace wines with fine food. He then
founded L’Oenothèque Alsace society in 2006
and launched www.oenoalsace.com, one of the
most comprehensive websites dedicated to the
region’s wines. At the same time Meyer
launched a programme of masterclasses and
dinners with Alsace wines. From 2007 to 2011,
Meyer was a contributing editor to the Bettane
+ Desseauve Guide des Vins. In 2014 he took
responsibility for the new Alsace Master-level
education programme for the Wine Scholar
Guild (formerly the French Wine Society).
JUDGES
■ Marcel Orford-Williams ■ Aristide Spies MS
■ Eric Zwiebel MS
ARGENTINA & REST OF
SOUTH AMERICA (excluding Chile)
Regional Chair
Paz Levinson
Levinson works at
Maison Pic in Valence as
cheffe sommelière
exécutif. Levinson began
her wine career in her
native Argentina, where
she worked as head
sommelier for a number
of top restaurants, including Restó. She taught
at the Centro Argentino de Vinos y Espirituosas
(CAVE) for five years and achieved her
professional sommelier diploma from CAVE in
2006. At the same time, she completed a BA in
literature, and became the first Argentinian to
pass the Court of Master Sommeliers advanced
sommelier certificate. Levinson was named
Best Sommelier of Argentina 2010 and 2014 by
the Argentinian Association of Sommeliers.
In 2015 she won the title Association de la
Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) and Alliance
of Pan-American Sommeliers (APAS) Best
Sommelier of Americas. In 2016 she won fourth
place at the ASI Best Sommelier in the World
competition. She has worked at the three-star
Michelin restaurant in Le Bristol Paris and at
Virtus in Paris, and has written for a number of
publications including GuildSomm. She also
works as a restaurant consultant and a wine
educator for Wines of Argentina.
JUDGES
■ Beverley Blanning MW ■ Wojciech
Bońkowski ■ Phil Crozier ■ Matt Deller MW
■ Philip Harden MW ■ Caroline Hermann MW
■ Alejandro Iglesias ■ Göran Klintberg
■ Virginia Philip MS ■ Mai Tjemsland MW
■ Raimonds Tomsons ■ Dirceu Vianna Junior
MW ■ Arabella Woodrow MW
ASIA
Regional Chair
Ch’ng Poh Tiong
A lawyer by training,
Ch’ng published the
world’s first Bordeaux
guide in Chinese in 2000.
He also writes columns
for WineLife and RVF
China. For nearly 20
years, he has been
consultant to FairPrice, Singapore’s largest
supermarket chain. Ch’ng is also a senior judge
at other wine competitions and contributes to
the China, Japan and India sections of Hugh
Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book. Holding a
certificate in Chinese art from the University of
London’s School of Oriental and African Studies,
Ch’ng is an ambassador of The European Fine
Art Foundation (TEFAF) Maastricht.
JUDGES
■ Matt Deller MW ■ Ying Guo ■ Carmel
Kilcline MW ■ Siniša Lasan ■ Antoine Lehebel
■ Caro Maurer MW ■ Rhys Pender MW
■ Beverly Tabbron MW ■ Marcia Waters MW
AUSTRALIA
Regional Chairs
Huon Hooke
Hooke is Australia’s
leading independent
wine writer, based in
Sydney, who also judges
wine competitions and
educates on wine.
A journalist first and
wine professional
second, he has tertiary qualifications in both
fields, and has also worked in wineries and
wine retailing. He contributes to Gourmet
Traveller Wine, the Sydney Morning Herald’s
‘Good Food’ section and Decanter, among
other publications. He was co-author of
The Penguin Good Australian WIne Guide for
14 years until 2007. In 2012 he launched the
web- and phone-based app, Huonhooke.com.
He has won 10 awards for wine writing since
1984 and has published 18 books on wine,
including a biography of Penfolds Grange
creator Max Schubert.
MEET THE EXPERTS
Anthony Rose
Rose is a wine critic who
contributes to Decanter,
and the Financial Times’
How To Spend It online,
among other titles. His
specialist areas include
wine investment, on
which he contributes to
The Oxford Companion to Wine; and saké,
which he writes about and teaches. He has won
a number of awards, among them three
Glenfiddich Wine Writer of the Year Awards
and a Louis Roederer International Wine
Columnist of the Year Award. A founding
member of The Wine Gang, Rose writes the
Anthonyrosewine.com blog and is co-chair of
the International Saké Challenge.
JUDGES
■ Hamish Anderson ■ Giles Cooke MW
■ Sebastian Crowther MS ■ Dawn Davies MW
■ Nick Dumergue ■ Julie Dupouy ■ Alastair
England ■ Edward Gerard ■ Caroline
Hermann MW ■ Tim Jackson MW ■ David Jean
■ Roger Jones ■ Maggie Macpherson
■ Eugene Mlynczyk MW ■ Stefan Neumann
MS ■ Rebecca Palmer ■ Jane Parkinson
■ Andrea Pritzker MW ■ Treve Ring
■ Clement Robert MS ■ Julia Sewell ■ Erik
Simonics ■ Christopher Tanghe MS ■ Mai
Tjemsland MW ■ Asa Wahlström ■ Tim
Wildman MW ■ Nigel Wilkinson MS
■ Amanda Yallop
AUSTRIA
Regional Chair
Markus del Monego MW
Del Monego holds the
title of Best Sommelier
of the World 1998 and is
both wine advisor to
Lufthansa airlines and
owner/managing
director of consultancy
CaveCo. Based in Essen,
Germany, he advises merchants, producers and
private individuals on wine. Del Monego was
born in Switzerland and grew up in Germany,
where he began hotelier training at the Dorint
Resort & Spa in Bad Brückenau. He then worked
as sommelier in the Fairmont Hotel Vier
Jahreszeiten in Hamburg, and later at the
Dorint Park Hotel Bremen and The Savoy in
London. Del Monego is also a Master of Saké,
gaining the qualification a few months after
passing his Master of Wine exams in 2003.
JUDGES
■ Anthony Barne MW ■ Wojciech Bońkowski
■ Stefan Neumann MS ■ Mark Savage MW
■ Andreas Wickhoff MW ➢
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BALKANS
Regional Chairs
Caroline Gilby MW
A writer and consultant,
Gilby specialises in
Central and Eastern
Europe. Among other
titles, she contributes to
Hugh Johnson’s Pocket
Wine Book, The Oxford
Companion to Wine and
The World Atlas of Wine, and has previously
written for Dorling Kindersley’s Wines of the
World, The Wine Opus, and Tom Stevenson’s
Wine Report. Prior to her career as a writer,
Gilby spent seven years as a senior wine buyer
at Augustus Barnet off-licences, where she
became the first major buyer to import
Hungarian wines to the UK. She holds a
doctorate in plant biology but abandoned life
behind the microscope for a career in wine soon
after winning the Decanter-Macallan Malt
Whisky Taster of the Year Award. A Master of
Wine since 1992, she has been visiting and
tasting the wines of Hungary, Czech Republic,
Slovenia and Romania for more than 20 years.
Beth Willard
Australian born and
bred, Willard fell into
wine through a love of
languages and travel.
She started her wine
career in events and
promotions at Kamberra,
Hardy’s Canberra winery,
then worked for Capital Wines, a small family
producer. Making the move to Europe, Willard
spent a year working at the Syndicat des Vins
de Bordeaux before transferring into buying.
Currently part of the buying team for Direct
Wines in the UK, her specialities and passions
are Spain and Eastern Europe.
JUDGES
■ Karl Arbin ■ Luis Capitao ■ Miquel Hudin
■ Darrel Joseph ■ Siniša Lasan ■ Mario
Meštrović ■ Adam Pawlowski MS ■ Sebastian
Payne MW ■ Bérenger Piras ■ Ana Sapungiu
MW ■ Lenka Sedlackova MW ■ Mikolaj
Skrzypczak ■ Igor Sotric ■ Christian
Thorsholt Jacobsen ■ Eric Zwiebel MS
Now you’ve found out all about
our DWWA Chairman Emeritus,
Co-Chairs and the 36 Regional Chairs, read
the biographies of each of the 239 judges
in this year’s competition by visiting www.
decanterawards.com/en/dwwa/judges/
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BEAUJOLAIS BURGUNDY (excluding Beaujolais)
Regional Chair Regional Chair
Bernard Burtschy Jasper Morris MW
Burtschy writes for Morris built a reputation
‘l’Avis du Vin’, a weekly as one of the world’s
column in France’s Le leading authorities on
Figaro. He contributes to Burgundy – originally
several other French through his importing
publications including company Morris & Verdin,
Amateur de Bordeaux then through his work as
and Amateur de Cigare, Burgundy director at
as well as Der Feinschmecker in Germany and merchant Berry Bros & Rudd, and more recently
Wands wine and spirit magazine in Japan. He is through his book Inside Burgundy, winner of
a member of the Grand Jury Européen, the 2010 André Simon award for the Best Wine
president of the Association de la Presse du Vin Book of the Year. He now also consults for
and contributes to books on wine. Outside the Christie’s on behalf of the Hospices de Beaune.
world of wine, Burtschy is a professor of JUDGES
statistics at the Télécom ParisTech. ■ Serdar Balkaya ■ Adam Bruntlett ■ Nicolas
JUDGES Clerc MS ■ Emma Dawson MW ■ Lukasz
■ Adam Bruntlett ■ Jamie Hutchinson Kolodziejczyk ■ Catherine Petrie MW ■ Erik
■ Frederic Marti ■ Lionel Periner ■ Tim Sykes Simonics ■ Christopher Tanghe MS ■ Robbie
Toothill ■ David Vareille ■ Matt Wilkin MS
BORDEAUX
Regional Chair CANADA
Regional Chair
Jane Anson
Anson is Bordeaux Tony Aspler
correspondent for Aspler has been writing
Decanter, and has lived about wine since 1975,
in the region since 2003. and has been wine
An accredited wine columnist for the
teacher at the Bordeaux Toronto Star for 22 years.
Ecole du Vin, she has a He is the author of 18
Masters in publishing wine books, including
from University College London. She is author The Wine Atlas of
of Bordeaux Legends, a history of the 1855 first Canada, and three wine murder mystery novels:
growth wines, as well as Wine Revolution, The Blood Is Thicker than Beaujolais, The Beast of
Club of Nine, and Angélus, and has translated Barbaresco and Death on the Douro. In 2001,
Lynch Bages & Cie. Anson is a contributor to the Aspler co-founded the charity Grapes for
Michelin Guide to the Wine Regions of France; Humanity to raise money through the wine
she writes a monthly wine column for the South community for victims of landmines and
China Morning Post in Hong Kong, as well as a children with disabilities. In 2007 he was
weekly column for DecanterChina.com. awarded the Order of Canada and in 2012 hw
JUDGES was elected to The Wine Media Guild of New
■ Christopher Bates MS ■ Sebastian Braun York’s Wine Writers’ Hall of Fame.
■ Laurent Chaniac ■ Jeremy Cukierman MW JUDGES
■ Charles Curtis MW ■ Ezio De Bernardi ■ Tim Jackson MW ■ Sarah Knowles MW
■ Matthew Hemming MW ■ Martin Hudson ■ Rhys Pender MW ■ Barbara Philip MW
MW ■ Keith Isaac MW ■ Guillem Kerambrun ■ Andrea Pritzker MW
■ Chris Kissack ■ Eugene Mlynczyk MW
■ Adam Pawlowski MS ■ Frank Roeder MW CAUCASUS REGION & EURASIA
■ David Round MW ■ Daphne Teremetz Regional Chairs
■ Tim Triptree ■ Dominique Vrigneau
Caroline Gilby MW
See profile for the Balkans
Beth Willard
See profile for the Balkans
JUDGES
■ Miquel Hudin ■ Dimitar Nikolov
■ Simon Woolf

Above: Languedoc-Roussillon judges (left to right): Wojciech Bońkowski, Carmel Kilcline MW, Simon Taylor and co-Chair Justin Howard-Sneyd MW
CENTRAL ITALY (excluding Tuscany)
Regional Chair
Jane Hunt MW
Hunt’s 40-year career in
wine has spanned sales,
marketing, buying,
education, writing and
PR. She moved from Italy
to the UK in 1977, and
became a Vintners’
Company scholar in 1981
and a Master of Wine in 1985. With business
partner Tina Coady, Hunt now runs Hunt &
Coady, a company which organises trade
tastings and the annual Argentina Wine Awards
competition in Mendoza. Hunt spends several
months of the year in Italy, where she produces
olive oil at her renovated farmhouse in Umbria.
JUDGES
■ Karl Arbin ■ Andrea Briccarello ■ Gennaro
Buono ■ Daniele Cernilli ■ Vincenzo
Donatiello ■ Giovanni Ferlito ■ Ying Guo
■ Claire Kyunghwa Nam ■ Margaret Rand
■ Angelo Sabbadin
CHAMPAGNE
Regional Chair
Richard Juhlin
Juhlin is the author of
seven books on
Champagne and
contributes to several
magazines including
Decanter. He also runs
The Richard Juhlin
Champagne Club
(www.champagneclub.com) through which he
arranges tours to the region and manages the
members-only Richard Juhlin Champagne Bars
in Stockholm and Copenhagen. Juhlin is
working on the television series, Drinks &
Restaurants in Europe, which will air in the US
and China, and he previously appeared in the
Norwegian television series Nesevis. He was
made a Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole
in 2002, and in 2014 was presented with l’Ordre
National de la Légion d’Honneur for his
contribution to Champagne. Juhlin additionally
carries out cellar consultations, holds wine
tastings and lectures across the globe. He
currently holds the world record for the highest
number of Champagnes tasted – over 10,500 to
date. Right now Juhlin is working on Champagne
Hiking, searching for the world’s 100 best places
to taste the world’s 100 best Champagnes.
JUDGES
■ Björnstierne Antonson ■ Wojciech
MEET THE EXPERTS
Bońkowski ■ Dilek Caner MW ■ Sandia Chang
■ Charles Curtis MW ■ Sue Daniels
■ Roberto Della Pietra ■ Michael Edwards
■ Tim Hall ■ Tim Jackson MW ■ Lukasz
Kolodziejczyk ■ Stefan Metzner ■ Derek
Morrison ■ Piotr Pietras MS ■ David Vareille
CHILE
Regional Chair
Peter Richards MW
A TV presenter with
more than a decade on
BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen,
Richards has won many
awards for his work; his
credits include Sky One,
ESPN, Financial Times,
The Guardian, ITV1,
Radio 4, www.thetimes.co.uk and BBC2. He is
also a regular Decanter contributor as well as
chairman of the Decanter Retailer Awards.
After publishing his book Wines of Chile, and
Chile Wine Brief, he was recently described as
‘the world’s leading commentator on Chilean
wine’. Together with his wife, Susie Barrie MW,
he launched Wine Festival Winchester in 2014.
JUDGES
■ Paulo Brammer ■ Alistair Cooper MW
■ Dawn Davies MW ■ Benjamin Gubbins
■ Martin Lam ■ Jorge Lucki ■ Valentin
Radosav ■ Amanda Yallop ➢
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GERMANY James Lawther MW MIDDLE EAST
Regional Chair Lawther is a Decanter Regional Chair
Markus del Monego MW contributing editor as Caro Maurer MW
well as an independent
See profile on p11 Maurer is a German wine
wine writer, lecturer and
JUDGES writer who divides her
tour guide based in
■ Fred Bulmer ■ Dilek Caner MW ■ Jan time between General-
Bordeaux. He worked at
Konetzki ■ Andreas Rosendal ■ Mark Savage Anzeiger, the daily
Steven Spurrier’s Paris
MW ■ Julia Sewell newspaper in Bonn, and
wine shop in the 1980s,
two magazines, Der
and his early career also involved stints as a
GREECE, CYPRUS & MALTA Feinschmecker and the
cellar hand in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Roussillon
Regional Chair German edition of Fine.
and Western Australia. In 1993, Lawther
With a writing career spanning almost 25 years,
Nico Manessis became a Master of Wine. He is author of The
her previous positions include working as a
Heart of Bordeaux and The Finest Wines of
Manessis is an expert on correspondent in New York and Los Angeles, as
Bordeaux, and has contributed to many other
the wines of his native a staff editor for the German edition of Forbes
books including Oz Clarke’s Bordeaux and Hugh
Greece and is the author magazine, and at Die Welt, a German daily national
Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book.
of three wine books. He newspaper. Maurer is also a wine educator and
JUDGES
spends several months judges at international wine competitions.
■ Beverley Blanning MW ■ Wojciech
each year in the Greek JUDGES
Bońkowski ■ Juliet Bruce Jones MW
vineyards, which he ■ Serdar Balkaya ■ Dilek Caner MW
■ Gemma Crangle ■ Matt Deller MW
writes about and films ■ Emma Dawson MW ■ Johan Larsson
■ Heather Dougherty ■ Victoria James
for his site Greekwineworld.com. He also
■ Carmel Kilcline MW ■ Julia Lambeth ■ Ben
co-produced the award-winning documentary NEW ZEALAND
Llewelyn ■ Richard Maltby ■ Adam
Pelican’s Watch about Santorini. Manessis Regional Chair
Pawlowski MS ■ Lionel Periner ■ Barbara
teaches at the College of Crete, Greece, and at
the Université du Vin, Suze la Rousse, France.
Philip MW ■ Valentin Radosav ■ David Round Bob Campbell MW
MW ■ Andrew Shaw ■ Aristide Spies MS
He is also a member of the Académie Campbell is wine editor
■ Larry Stone MS ■ Simon Taylor ■ Daphne
Internationale du Vin. of Your Home & Garden
Teremetz ■ Arabella Woodrow MW
JUDGES Magazine, Taste
■ Mark Andrew MW ■ Laurent Chaniac magazine and Air New
■ Terry Kandylis ■ Yiannis Karakasis MW LOIRE Zealand’s in-flight
■ Sebastian Payne MW ■ Ana Sapungiu MW Regional Chair magazine KiaOra. He is
■ Elvis Ziakos New Zealand editor for
Jim Budd Gourmet Traveller Wine
LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON Budd moved from and also writes for wine publications in seven
Regional Chairs education to wine in countries. Nearly 22,000 people have attended
1988, and has written for Campbell’s wine diploma courses, which he
Justin Howard-Sneyd MW Decanter since 1989. runs in New Zealand, Asia and Europe. He is
Howard-Sneyd’s career He is the former editor chairman of the New Zealand International
in the wine trade began (1991-2015) of Circle Wine Show, and has been a senior judge in wine
in retail, running Update, the newsletter competitions in 10 countries.
education courses and of the Circle of Wine JUDGES
working six vintages in Writers, writes the award-winning jimsloire. ■ Melanie Brown ■ Cameron Douglas MS
South Africa, Hungary, blogspot.com and is one of the five members of ■ Julie Dupouy ■ Rebecca Gibb MW ■ Keith
Romania and France. the blog les5duvin.wordpress.com. Budd Isaac MW ■ Lukasz Kolodziejczyk ■ Lionel
He then settled down in exposes the dangers of drinks investment on his Periner ■ Ronan Sayburn MS ■ Mai Tjemsland
England to become a buyer for Safeway award-winning website www.investdrinks.org, MW ■ Philip Tuck MW
supermarkets, and became a Master of Wine in and complementary blog Investdrinks-blog.
1999, winning the Tim Derrouet Award as the blogspot.com. He also contributes to Hugh NORTH & EASTERN EUROPE
outstanding student of his year. A year later, Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book, Wine Behind the Regional Chairs
Howard-Sneyd joined Sainsbury’s where he Label and Maureen Downey’s website www.
was a buyer until 2005, when he moved to WineFraud.com. Budd is also a keen Caroline Gilby MW
Waitrose to head up its wine team for five photographer – especially in the Loire. See profile on p12
years. Howard-Sneyd is now global wine JUDGES
consultant to Direct Wines and founder of The ■ Chris Hardy ■ Chris Kissack Beth Willard
Hive Wine Consulting. In addition to his day job, ■ Nigel Wilkinson See profile on p12
he and his family make 4,000 bottles a year of JUDGES
Domaine of the Bee, a blend of Grenache and ■ Fred Bulmer ■ Luis Capitao ■ Peter
Carignan from Roussillon. Csizmadia-Honigh ■ Tamas Czinki ■ Darrel
Joseph ■ Mario Meštrović ■ Dimitar Nikolov
■ Bérenger Piras ■ Mikolaj Skrzypczak ➢

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Piedmont & Veneto)
Regional Chair
Alessandro Torcoli
Torcoli is the publisher
and editor-in-chief of
the Italian wine
magazine Civiltà del
Bere. In his time as
editor he has organised
wine tastings and events
around the world,
including VinoVip Cortina, the biennial summit
of the best Italian wines. Torcoli has been
writing about wine since 1998 and has won
many awards, including the Comitato Grandi
Cru d’Italia Best Young Italian Wine Journalist
in 2009. He also contributes to Italian
newspapers and appears on TV. He holds a
sommelier certificate from the Associazione
Italiana Sommeliers, is a member of the
Accademia Italiana della Vite e del Vino (Italian
Academy of Vine and Wine) and is currently a
second stage MW student. Last year he wrote
Vinology: Guida visuale ai vini d’Italia e del
mondo (‘Vinology: A visual guide to the wines
of Italy and the world’) for the Italian publisher
BUR-Rizzoli.
JUDGES
■ Vincenzo Arnese ■ Andrea Briccarello
■ Daniele Cernilli ■ Julie Chéné Nyheim MW
■ Nicolas Clerc MS ■ Ruben Desport ■ Fabio
Giavedoni ■ Ying Guo ■ Andrea Pritzker MW
■ Andrea Sturniolo
PIEDMONT
Regional Chair
Stephen Brook
Brook has been a
contributing editor to
Decanter since 1996 and
has won a clutch of
awards for his writing on
wine. The author of
almost 30 books, his
works include The
Complete Bordeaux, now the definitive study of
the region and in its third edition, and The
Wines of California, which won three awards.
His most recently published book is The Wines
of Austria. Brook also fully revised the last two
editions of Hugh Johnson’s Wine Companion,
and he writes for magazines in many countries.
JUDGES
■ Paolo Basso ■ Bruno Besa ■ Nick Bielak
■ Davide Buongiorno ■ Nicolas Clerc MS
■ Brian Cronin MS ■ Emilio Del Fante
■ Vincenzo Donatiello ■ Andres Ituarte
■ Robin Kick MW ■ Andrea Pritzker MW
■ Clement Robert MS
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PORT & MADEIRA
Regional Chair
Richard Mayson
Mayson began his career
working for The Wine
Society, winning the
Wine & Spirit Education
Trust’s Vintner’s
Company Scholarship in
1987 during his time
there. Now specialising
in the wines of Iberia, especially fortified wines,
he owns a vineyard and produces wine in the
Alto Alentejo, Portugal. The author of five
books, including Madeira: The Islands and their
Wines and Port and the Douro, Mayson also
writes regularly for Decanter, contributes to
The Oxford Companion to Wine and lectures for
Leiths School of Food and Wine in London. In
1999, he was made a Cavaleiro of the Confraria
do Vinho do Porto in recognition of his services
to the Port wine trade. He is currently series
editor for the Infinite Ideas Classic Wine Library
and writes at www.richardmayson.com.
JUDGES
■ Martin Hudson MW ■ James John MW
■ Rod Smith MW ■ Demetri Walters MW
PORTUGAL
Regional Chair
Sarah Ahmed
Ahmed is a London-
based wine writer,
educator and judge. She
was awarded the Wine &
Spirit Education Trust’s
Vintners Cup in 2003,
the Portuguese Annual
Wine Awards’ Wine
Writer of the Year 2009 and was shortlisted for
the International Wine & Spirit Competition
Communicator of the Year in 2009 and 2010.
In addition to publishing Thewinedetective.co.uk,
Ahmed has contributed on Portugal, Port and
Madeira to Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book
and on Portugal to the fourth edition of Jancis
Robinson MW’s The Oxford Companion to
Wine. She also consulted on Portugal and
Australia for the seventh edition of The World
Atlas of Wine. In 2013, she was made a
Cavaleiro of the Confraria do Vinho do Porto for
her commitment and contribution to Port.
JUDGES
■ Danny Cameron ■ Nelson Guerreiro ■ Anne
Hill ■ Matthieu Longuere MS ■ Beatriz
Machado ■ Ieva Markaityte ■ Jason Millar
■ Nick Oakley ■ Treve Ring ■ Christopher
Sherwood ■ Christian Thorsholt Jacobsen
PROVENCE
Regional Chair
Rod Smith MW
Smith is a wine educator,
marketer and salesman,
based in the south of
France. He is director of
the Riviera Wine
Academy and previously
worked for Vins Sans
Frontières, wine supplier
to the super-yacht industry in the south of
France, and a variety of fine-wine importers
and retailers in the UK. He started his wine
career in 1987 as Christmas staff at Oddbins
while studying at Chelsea School of Art, and
upon completing a degree in illustration and
graphic design in Dundee he worked for the UK
wine merchant while establishing himself as a
freelance illustrator. An increasing love of wine
won the day, however, and Smith’s career has
seen him work for Seagram and Mentzendorff
over the years, as well as judging at the Moscow
Wine Fair and the Shanghai International Wine
Challenge. His personal interests include cycling,
running, travel, literature, card magic and film.
JUDGES
■ Yves Desmaris MS ■ Jennifer Docherty MW
■ Heather Dougherty ■ Richard Maltby
■ Stefan Metzner ■ Andrea Pritzker MW
■ Lindsay Talas ■ Dominique Vrigneau
RHONE
Regional Chair
Matt Walls
Walls is a freelance wine
writer and consultant,
contributing regular
articles to Decanter and
other print and online
titles. He publishes the
blog Mattwalls.co.uk, for
which he was named the
2015 International Wine & Spirit Competition
Blogger of the Year. His first book on wine,
Drink Me, won Best Newcomer at the 2013
Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards. In
addition to writing, Walls advises restaurants
on wine lists, hosts tastings and judges at food
and wine competitions. He was previously fine
wine manager at UK importer Mentzendorff
and set up, managed and bought wines for the
flagship store of London’s The Sampler.
JUDGES
■ Jeremy Cukierman MW ■ Gearoid Devaney
MS ■ Bastien Ferreri ■ Simon Field MW
■ Christian Honorez ■ Ben Llewelyn
■ Tanguy Martin ■ Bérenger Piras ■ Valentin
Radosav ■ Laurent Richet MS ■ David Round
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Regional Chairs Town, playing a key role in documenting the Regional Chairs
Pedro Ballesteros changing face of South African wine – her
tenure coincided with the industry’s post-
Pedro Ballesteros
Torres MW apartheid era. McDonald edits the magazine Torres MW
Ballesteros Torres has Cheers in South Africa, as well as contributing See profile for Sherry
studied around the to a number of other publications. She judges at
world, including Jerez, global wine competitions and is also a member Patricio Tapia
Burgundy, Napa and of the Platter’s South African wine guide tasting See profile for Sherry
Bordeaux. He holds a panel and writing team. SPAIN JUDGES
degree in agro-food JUDGES ■ Cristina Alcalá ■ Victoria Anderson
engineering and a ■ Anthony Barne MW ■ Christopher Bates MS ■ Julie Buckley ■ Victoria Burt MW ■ Pilar
masters in viticulture ■ Jennifer Docherty MW ■ David Forer MW Cavero ■ Laurent Chaniac ■ Rémi Cousin
and oenology among his qualifications. A ■ Nancy Gilchrist MW ■ Higgo Jacobs ■ Guillermo Cruz ■ Sue Daniels ■ Audrey
columnist for magazines in Spain and Belgium, ■ David Jean ■ Maggie Macpherson ■ Jason Doré ■ Heather Dougherty ■ Nick Dumergue
he works in four languages. He is active in the Millar ■ Valentin Radosav ■ Greg Sherwood ■ David Forer MW ■ Tom Forrest ■ Philip
fields of promotion and education, and is also MW ■ Erik Simonics ■ Lindsay Talas Harden MW ■ Miquel Hudin ■ Raúl Igual
on the council of the Institute of Masters of ■ Robbie Toothill ■ Maria José Huertas Vega ■ Kathrine Larsen
Wine, the governing board of the Unión MS ■ Matthieu Longuere MS ■ Jane
Española de Catadores (the Spanish wine SOUTHWEST & REST OF FRANCE MacQuitty ■ Pierre Mansour ■ Frederic Marti
tasters’ union), the board of the International Regional Chair ■ Dimitri Mesnard MS ■ Eugene Mlynczyk
Federation of Wine and Spirit Journalists and MW ■ Fernando Mora MW ■ Bruno Murciano
Writers, the wine committee of the Basque Bernard Burtschy ■ Christine Parkinson ■ Matt Pym ■ Mike
Culinary Centre and an expert at the OIV See profile on p11 Ritchie MW ■ Diana Rollan ■ Nick Room
(International Organisation of Vine and Wine). JUDGES ■ David Round MW ■ Ruben Sanz Ramiro
■ Adam Bruntlett ■ Heather Dougherty ■ Mikolaj Skrzypczak ■ Christopher Tanghe
Patricio Tapia ■ Jamie Hutchinson ■ Lionel Periner
■ Larry Stone MS ■ Lindsay Talas
MS ■ Agustin Trapero ■ Asa Wahlström
■ Matt Wilkin MS
Tapia graduated with a
■ Dominique Vrigneau
degree in journalism
SWITZERLAND
from the Universidad de
SOUTHERN ITALY Regional Chair
Chile in Santiago, before
Regional Chair
attending Bordeaux Paolo Basso
University in France, Andy Howard MW Swiss-Italian Basso was
where he studied for a
Howard became a named Best Sommelier
diploma in wine tasting
Master of Wine in 2011 of the World in 2013. He
and winemaking. He is the wine critic for
and runs his own started his wine career
Argentina, Chile and Spain in Wine & Spirits
consultancy business, as a sommelier in
magazine and has been a host on the El Gourmet
Vinetrades, which Switzerland and gained
TV channel in South America. He has written
focuses on education, experience with a
several books, including The Wines of
judging, investment and leading Swiss-based fine
Colchagua Valley, TodoVino, Wines for Great
sourcing. He previously and rare wines trader, where he focused on the
Occasions, and his annual Descorchados, a
worked for Marks & Spencer as a buyer for wines of Burgundy and Bordeaux. Basso is
guide to the wines of Argentina, Chile and
more than 30 years and was responsible for now a wine trader and consultant through his
Uruguay, published in both Spanish and English.
Italy, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire, Champagne, own company Paolo Basso Wine, based in
JUDGES
North and South America, South Africa, Lugano, Switzerland, as well as a wine
■ Sue Daniels ■ Nick Dumergue ■ Tim
England, Port and Sherry. Howard is a regular producer – his first own-label red was
Jackson MW ■ Victoria James ■ Nick Room
contributor to Decanter and writes a column dedicated to his daughter: Il Rosso di Chiara.
■ Ronan Sayburn MS ■ Matt Wilkin MS
on the UK wine retail trade for JancisRobinson. He has won many awards – including Best
com. He owns a house in Gaillac where he Sommelier of Switzerland 1997 and Best
SOUTH & NORTH AFRICA Sommelier of Europe 2010 – and is one of just
made wine for six vintages.
Regional Chair JUDGES six sommeliers to hold both the European and
Fiona McDonald ■ Sebastian Braun ■ Luigi Buonanno ■ Laura World titles. Since 2014 he has been in charge of
DePasquale MS ■ Vincenzo Donatiello the wine selection for Air France and he is a
McDonald is a trained ■ Fabio Giavedoni ■ Andres Ituarte member of the technical committee of the
news journalist who ■ Claire Kyunghwa Nam ■ Julia Lambeth International Sommelier Association.
began her wine writing ■ Alessandro Marchesan ■ Robert McNulty JUDGES
career when she helped ■ Mick O’Connell MW ■ Alessandra Piubello ■ Gennaro Buono ■ Ezio De Bernardi
a friend organise a wine ■ James Reed ■ Angelo Sabbadin ■ Emilio Del Fante ■ Frederic Marti ➢
show, which resulted in
her writing a weekly
wine column. She spent

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Regional Chair
Monty Waldin
Waldin became the first
wine writer to specialise
in environmental issues
in the mid-1990s and his
first book, The Organic
Wine Guide, published in
1999, was voted Britain’s
Wine Guide of the Year.
He was developing a biodiversity project for a
Demeter-certified biodynamic vineyard in
California at that time, and has drawn on this
and other winemaking experiences in both
hemispheres for subsequent writing. His other
award-winning books including Biodynamic
Wines and Wines of South America, and he has
also been filmed in 2007 for a Channel 4
documentary, Château Monty, on biodynamic
winemaking in Roussillon, France. He has
contributed to radio and newspapers, plus wine,
travel and environmental publications. He lives
for part of the year in Tuscany with his family
and advises on biodynamics.
JUDGES
■ Vincenzo Arnese ■ Sara Bachiorri
■ Gennaro Buono ■ Laurent Chaniac ■ Brian
Cronin MS ■ Katie Exton ■ Giovanni Ferlito
■ Michaela Morris ■ Mick O’Connell MW
■ Alessandra Piubello ■ Ben Robson
■ Gerd Stepp
Now you’ve found out all about
our DWWA Chairman Emeritus,
Co-Chairs and the 36 Regional Chairs, read
the biographies of each of the 239 judges
in this year’s competition by visiting www.
decanterawards.com/en/dwwa/judges/
Red Shirts help out on the
Balkans table, with judges
(left to right): Igor Sotric,
Siniša Lasan and Lenka
Sedlakova MW
UK digital newsletter, which has an audience of
Regional Chair 45,000 subscribers.
JUDGES
Stephen Skelton MW ■ David Forer MW ■ Alex Hunt MW ■ Sarah
Skelton started his Knowles MW ■ Cat Lomax ■ Adam Pawlowski
career in wine in 1975. MS ■ Virginia Philip MS ■ Ronan Sayburn MS
After 12 months at ■ Nick Taylor ■ Kelli White
Schloss Schönborn in
Germany’s Rheingau VENETO
wine-growing region Regional Chair
and two terms at
Geisenheim wine school, Richard Baudains
he returned to the UK in 1977 to establish Baudains was born and
Tenterden Vineyards in Kent, where he made bred in Jersey in the
wine for 23 vintages. He was also winemaker at Channel Islands and
Lamberhurst Vineyards from 1988 to 1991. trained to be a teacher
Skelton is a consultant to the English wine of English as a foreign
industry and is involved with planting language. After several
vineyards for the production of sparkling wine. years in various foreign
He became a Master of Wine in 2003. climes, Baudains settled
JUDGES in Friuli-Venezia Giulia in Italy, having resided
■ Fred Bulmer ■ Richard Hemming MW previously in the winemaking regions of
■ Andreas Rosendal Piedmont, Tuscany, Liguria and Trentino-Alto
Adige. Baudains wrote his first article for
US & CENTRAL AMERICA Decanter in 1989 and has been a regular
Regional Chair contributor on Italian wines ever since. His day
job as director of a language school
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winning wine writer, the Slow Wine guide, editing, translating,
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Judges’ Party
As judging for DWWA 2018 drew to a close, the international panel of judges gathered together to compare
notes and to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the competition with the Decanter team

1 German winemaker Gerd Stepp (left) talks to Ben Robson of Italian The Harrow at Little Bedwyn 9 Decanter’s former tastings director
importer Bat & Bottle 2 Judges celebrated with sparkling wine from Christelle Guibert chats with Jorge Lucki (left) and Paolo Brammer
English producer Wiston Estate 3 From left to right: Nico Manessis, 10 South American wine judges Amanda Barnes and Alistair Cooper MW

Regional Chair for Greece, Cyprus & Malta; Polish wine writer Wojciech 11 Decanter’s Julie Sheppard with Regional Chair for Rhône, Matt Walls

Bońkowski; Australian winemaker and DWWA co-Chair Michael Hill 12 The goodie bags included a commemorative Riedel glass 13 Fiona

Smith MW 4 Silvia Garatti of FortyFive10 with Colin Thorne of Vagabond
Wines 5 Writer and sommelier Miquel Hudin 6 From left to right:
Australia-based Master Sommelier Sebastian Crowther; writer and New
Zealand specialist Rebecca Gibb MW; fine wine adviser Charles Curtis MW
7 The party was held at Tanner Warehouse in London 8 Roger Jones of
McDonald, Regional Chair for South Africa 14 Regional Chair for Veneto,
Richard Baudains 15 Spainish wine judges, from left to right: sommelier
Maria José Huertas Vega; producer and sommelier Bruno Murciano;
communicator and consultant Cristina Alcalá 16 Eugene Mlynczyk MW
of Arterra Wines Canada with Italian expert Michaela Morris

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DWWA 2018:
The ultimate winners
The 50 Best in Show wines – the top 0.3% – triumphed over more than 16,850 others this year.
They were judged to be the most exceptional examples of their type, not only in their own country or region,
but a step above the already outstanding 149 Platinum winners, who in turn shone above the 439 Golds

50 Best in Show (0.3%)

149 Platinum (0.88%)

439 Gold medals (2.6%)

3,454 Silver medals (20.43%)

7,079 Bronze medals (41.88%)

16,903 wines tasted from around the world ➢

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ALSACE
Dopff au Moulin,
Gewurztraminer, Grand
Cru Brand 2015 (13.8%)
Pale green-gold, with luscious yet fresh aromas of fine
perfumer’s spice with beaten cream and oil of lemon:
head-turning and arresting. Full, lush and compelling
on the palate, with the same combination of perfumer’s
spice, cream and lemon oil lying thick on the tongue.
There’s almost no acidity at all, but the combination
of perfume, glycerol, sweetness and extract means
that the wine finishes poised and fresh. Drink on its
own or partner with rich dishes. Drink 2018-2023
£26.50-£30.99 Exel Wines, Hallgarten & Novum, Strictly Wine
T
 
he Dopff family has been in Riquewihr for an
incredible 13 generations, starting out with just
a few parcels of vines which, over the years,
have grown to an impressive 200ha (70ha is the
family’s own production, while the remaining 130ha are
bought from trusted growers).
The current general manager is Etienne-Arnaud
Dopff, who recalls his first full vintage well: ‘It was 1998
and I remember that it was a very nice vintage, close to
a late harvest,’ he says. ‘We still have some
1998s in the cellar which I am keeping a
very close eye on!’
‘At Dopff au Moulin, we aim to
represent our passion through our
wines,’ he says. ‘For us, the ethic is in the
balance of dry and gastronomic wines.’
He explains that the Gerwurztraminer
vines suffer in Brand. ‘The terroir here is
sandy and granitic, and the vines face south on a
steep slope of up to 35%. Yields are always low
– 22hl/ha compared to the allowed maximum in
Brand of 55hl/ha – so we always have excellent
concentration, which wonderfully expresses the
atmosphere of this grand cru,’ he says.
‘This DWWA Best in Show award represents
our gratitude to our workers for all that they have
done in the vineyard and in the cellar to obtain
this magnificent wine from such an outstanding
terroir,’ concludes Dopff.
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ARGENTINA
Bodegas Fabre, Viñalba
Gran Reservado Malbec,
Uco Valley, Mendoza
2015 (14.5%)
Saturated dark black-purple, with arrestingly floral
aromas, alluring plum, damson and sloe fruits and a
grind of pink peppercorn: so splendid in its youthful
appeal that it seems a shame to wait, though the depth
of the wine suggests it would take ageing in its stride.
On the palate, the wine is dark, concentrated and once
again head-turningly floral and fresh, without any
evident alcohol heat or overripeness. Brilliant Malbec
from a great site. Drink 2018-2023
£16.99 Majestic
B
ordeaux-born Hervé Joyaux Fabre (owner
and winemaker) found himself in Argentina
at the beginning of the 1990s, on the
lookout for opportunities to purchase
vineyards and launch a winery.
‘When I arrived with my wife Diane, Malbec was
viewed as little more than a blending grape,’ he
states. ‘Seeing the incredible potential of the
Argentinian terroir, we bought a number of the
country’s oldest Malbec vineyards –
first planted in 1908 – and in 1992
we built our first winery, Fabre
Montmayou, in Luján de Cuyo,
near Mendoza.
‘My background was all about
Bordeaux when I moved to Mendoza,
so my priority was for our wines to
show elegance and subtlety while reflecting
the local terroir. We were the first winery to
make a single-varietal Malbec in Argentina
in the early 1990s, so a lot has changed
since then!’
This is Viñalba’s flagship wine and its
base is Malbec vines which have an average
age of 60 years. ‘With Viñalba we’ve always
focused on combining purity of fruit with
elegance and complexity,’ explains Joyaux
Fabre. ‘Our winemaking team has an
unshakeable belief in the local terroirs, and
we are determined that all our wines should
express these as elegantly as possible.’

AUSTRALIA
McGuigan, Vineyard
Select Semillon, Hunter
Valley, New South Wales
2005 (10.5%)
Tangy, haunting, developed aromas of earth after
rain, lime pith, flintlock sparks and parsley root: a
unique combination. It’s vivid, fresh, poised and petite
on the palate, and the 13 years of ageing have brought
a cascade of orchard and citrus fruits alike, which
cluster around the now-juicy acids at the wine’s core.
This is just approaching mid-life and has at least as
long again to run, to unfold and to charm, changing
and deepening as it does. Drink 2018-2033
N/A UK www.mcguiganwines.co.uk
A
 
lthough the Vineyard Select Semillon lives
on under other pseudonyms, the 2005 was
the only wine made and labelled as such,
making it something of a collector’s item
– even more so when you consider that just 1,000
12-bottle cases were made.
Chief winemaker is Neil McGuigan who grew up
within a family of winemakers in the Hunter Valley, and
over the years he has worked at Briar Ridge (which he
part-owned) as well as McGuigan Simeon
Wines (now Australian Vintage) and
Wyndham Estate, along with his
brother, Brian.
The grapes for this wine come from
the Hunter Ridge Vineyard at the base
of the Brokenback Range in the Lower
Hunter. McGuigan explains: ‘Each day, a
cool coastal breeze arrives about 1pm,
hitting the range and flowing down over the
vineyard, lowering the temperature of the vines
to about 27°C. In terms of the terroir, the
vineyard is located on sandy loam. We don’t
irrigate and keep yields very low, so the grapes
have amazing concentration.
‘We wanted to make a wine that celebrated
Hunter Valley Semillon and was representative
of the region,’ adds McGuigan. ‘It has vibrancy
and outstanding ageability which is second to
none. We are fully committed to Semillon and
with this wine we put our stake in the ground in
terms of showing what it’s capable of achieving.
For us, it’s all about making wine the hero.’
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Tapanappa, Tiers
Vineyard Chardonnay,
Piccadilly Valley,
Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2016 (13.8%)
Scents of cream mingle with iris root and gentian:
classy and distinctive. It is light, fresh and delicate on
the palate, its alcohol fittingly invisible, with all its
flavoured richness clustered around the evolving acid
core. A wine you could age with confidence, and which
will certainly have further complexities concealed in
its artfully hidden recesses. Drink 2018-2030
£52 Edencroft Fine Wines, Hailsham Cellars, Nickolls & Perks, The Champagne Co
W
hen my wife Ann and I came to the
Piccadilly Valley in 1978 it was
specifically to grow and make
Chardonnay in a cool, wet climate
and on a soil suited to making wines of intensity and
finesse,’ says Brian Croser. ‘The Tiers Vineyard was
the first in the Adelaide Hills, so it was a gamble
how it might turn out; at the time there was almost
no Chardonnay in South Australia.’
The gamble paid off: the 7ha
vineyard, planted in 1979, is the
wettest and coolest in all of South
Australia, and the wines – made in
the Crosers’ Petaluma winery
down the hill from the Tiers
Vineyard – became world-renowned.
In 2001 the Petaluma winery was
sold to brewer Lion Nathan and the Crosers
forged ahead with their Tapanappa project
in 2002, retaining ownership and making
wine from the Tiers Vineyard. In 2014, the
Crosers regained control of the Petaluma
winery, where this Tapanappa Tiers
Chardonnay was made.
‘It’s a dream vineyard to own and
manage,’ says Croser. ‘The vineyard gently
slopes to the northeast and is surrounded
by trees; it is in effect a clos. 2016 was the
warmest year for the Piccadilly Valley since
at least 1960. Despite that, Tiers expressed
its terroir attributes and retained
Chardonnay fruit vibrancy and acidity.’
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AUSTRALIA
Annie’s Lane, Copper Brown Hill Estate,
Trail Shiraz, Clare Valley, Perseverance Cabernet-
South Australia 2016 (14.5%) Merlot, Margaret River,
Dense, deep, saturated black-red in colour, with very Western Australia 2014 (14%)
classy fruits: refined blackcurrant and early season
plum, suggesting perfectly judged ripeness and a
perfectly adapted site. Long-flavoured, vivacious,
dark-hued in terms of its fruit spectrum, tight-sewn
and naturally concentrated: a masterclass in Clare
Valley Shiraz finesse. Great density of fruit and
sumptuous, well-judged tannins promise a long life
ahead. Drink 2018-2030
N/A UK www.annieslane.com.au
A
 
t the turn of the 20th century, when
winemaking was some way from hitting its
stride in Clare Valley, the locals would chip in
to help during the busier times. One such local
was Annie Wayman, who would bring lunch to the
workers in the vineyards in her horse-drawn cart, which
one day got bogged down on a muddy track after her
deliveries. Henceforth it’s been known as Annie’s Lane.
The 2016 vintage was a rather tricky one in Clare.
From November to January barely a
drop of rain fell from the sky, which
isn’t ideal when a significant amount
of the vineyards here don’t receive
irrigation. However, it did finally rain
at the end of January, which pulled
the vineyards back from the brink and
led to massively concentrated,
characterful wines.
Anxiously looking on with a furrowed brow
was winemaker Alex MacKenzie, who has been
with Annie’s Lane since 2001. Although trained
and educated in Australia, he has supplemented
his experience by working vintages with
Chapoutier in the Rhône and at Castello di
Gabbiano in Tuscany, as well as in Piedmont.
Copper Trail is the flagship wine produced at
Annie’s Lane. It is a blend made from selected
parcels of fruit, sourced from four separate,
unirrigated sites in four different sub-regions
across Clare Valley: Armagh, Sevenhill, Polish
Hill and Watervale.
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AUSTRALIA
Deep, dark black-red in colour. This Margaret River
Bordeaux blend has ample sweet ripeness of currants,
bramble fruits and plums, mingled with sweet spice
and some soft herb notes, too: exotic and head-turning.
On the palate, it is rich, succulent and rewarding, its
ample, sweet-toned fruits balanced by well-judged,
fresh-toned tannins and supportive, though not
insistent, acidity. Drink 2018-2025
N/A UK www.brownhillestate.com.au
B
rown Hill’s 24ha vineyard was established in
1995 as a partnership between Jim and Gwen
Bailey, and their son, Nathan, who is also the
senior winemaker and viticulturist.
It’s very much a family-oriented concern, with Jim
and Gwen manning the cellar door, and Nathan’s wife,
Chiara, running the office, marketing and doing the
books. Even their three young sons work at the winery
at weekends and school holidays, although a recent,
important addition has been
winemaker Haydn Millard in 2014.
Despite an overarching sense of
calm, nothing is left to chance. The
grapes are hand-picked and
hand-sorted, while only top-notch
French barrels get anywhere near the
Baileys’ precious fruit.
‘The Cabernet and Merlot grapes in this
wine were fantastic. 2014 was an exceptional
vintage in Margaret River,’ says Nathan. ‘Our
vines reap the benefits of the harsh, gravelly
soils and the warm, sunny climate. This results
in small, intensely flavoured grapes – our
Cabernet grapes are smaller than peas! –
which leads, of course, to deeply coloured,
intensely flavoured wines.’
Nathan adds: ‘It’s nice to see a small
producer such as Brown Hill Estate being
acknowledged for a wine like the 2014
Perseverance Cabernet-Merlot. We like to
think our wines are world class – and this
accolade helps to showcase the special style
that we’re producing in Margaret River.’

AUSTRALIA
Calabria Family, Saint Mr Riggs, Shiraz,
Petri Grenache-Shiraz- McLaren Vale, South
Mataro, Barossa Valley, Australia 2015 (14.5%)
South Australia 2016 (14.5%) Dense, dark black-red. Very pure bramble and plum
Fascinating aromas of sweet, sheeny black fruits
(perfumed plums) and fine spices: fresh, poised and
engaging, without any intrusive oak or exaggerated
ripeness. Vivid and lively on the palate, that liveliness
coming entirely from the strength of the fruit and the
complexity of the blend: very fine Barossa grain and
finesse here, in naturally articulated, limpidly
expressed style. Drink 2018-2025
N/A UK www.calabriawines.com.au
S
 
t Petri was the first Lutheran church to be
built in the Barossa Valley by settlers and
incoming families, as the region began to
grow in population from the mid-19th
century onwards. Together they pooled funds,
gathered gravel and sand, cut timber and quarried
stone until there was enough money and raw
material to construct the church in 1867.
This story resonated with the Calabria family,
Italian immigrants who arrived in
Australia in 1945, and now own
vineyards in Riverina and the
Barossa. They named this red
blend in honour of those early
settlers and their church.
‘The three varieties in this blend
come from three separate vineyards,’
says Calabria Family Wines’ chief
winemaker, Emma Norbiato, who was
named Winemaker of the Year in the
Australian Women in Wine Awards 2016.
‘The Grenache is from the Rowland Flat
sub-region and a vineyard that’s over 50
years old, while both the Mataro (planted
in 1914) and Shiraz are from sand-over-
clay soils in the Nuriootpa sub-region.
‘In these vineyards we produce
Grenache with layers of fruit and texture,
Mataro which is dark and savoury, and the
Shiraz which rounds out the palate with its
lusciousness,’ she explains.
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with rich, thick cream and mineral complexities:
hugely attractive yet far from simple in aroma, and
with the overwhelming appeal and force of a great
South Australian site. It delivers on all of that
aromatic promise on the palate: a slow-fuse, broad-
shouldered McLaren Vale Shiraz which has retained
freshness in its fruits, yet which sighs and whispers
with all of the brooding, tarry, oilstone complexity this
fine terroir is capable of. Drink 2018-2027
N/A UK www.mrriggs.com.au
T
he Mr Riggs who gives his name to this
winery is Ben Riggs, owner and winemaker
of this archetypal McLaren Vale Shiraz.
Widely travelled, he has worked over 40
vintages, some as far afield as Greece, Italy, the
south of France and Napa Valley, although most of
his work is closer to home nowadays.
‘Besides a brief stint when I was 16 years old,
delivering televisions and refrigerators, I’ve only
ever wanted to make wine,’ he says.
‘Apart from my passion for
cooking and growing things, it’s
been my life’s work,’ he adds.
‘I’ve been making McLaren
Vale Shiraz since 1988 and
although my style has evolved I’ve
stuck to my guns and focused on
traditional, structured, flavourful
Shiraz, while expressing the essence of what
we do best,’ he explains.
Riggs has been making wine under his
own banner since 2001, a year which marked
the first vintage of this particular wine. For
the 2015 vintage, fruit comes from two
vineyards: Piebald Gully and Gateway. Riggs
owns the former vineyard, which is located in
the coolest and wettest part of McLaren
Vale. It delivers wines with elegance,
fragrance and structure. Gateway Vineyard
is warmer, with low vigour and low crop,
producing dark, rich and powerful wines.
‘The combination of the two sites works
amazingly well,’ says Riggs.
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AUSTRIA
Gritsch Mauritiushof,
Kalkofen Riesling
Smaragd, Wachau,
Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%)
A full green-gold, with beguiling, spicily rich aromas
which almost combine hints of musk and oud with the
distinctive orchard purity of Riesling: a head-turning
combination which only the Wachau can achieve,
brilliantly realised. On the palate it is rich and festive,
generously constructed, with the orchard stone fruits
just hinting at high-summer richness and the spice
continuing to charm. Drink 2018-2024
£33 Savage Selection
POA $ H Mercer
W
 
ine has been made at the Mauritiushof
since the 13th century, when it was used
by local monks. Since 1799 the house
and cellar have been owned by the
Gritsch family and the property has served them well,
seeing over 200 years of wine production. Today it
stands as testament to the heritage of the region, while
the family now makes wine in a new, modern winery.
Winemaker is Franz-Josef Gritsch and this is the
very first release of his Kalkofen Riesling
Smaragd, made with fruit that was picked
at the end of last October.
‘The Kalkofen Vineyard in the Spitzer
Graben is located in one of the most
intriguing areas in the Wachau, lying as it
does at the extreme edge of the wine-
growing climatic zone,’ explains Gritsch.
‘Here, thanks to the unique microclimate, the vines
really flourish on extremely steep terraces of
primary rock, and the wines are characterised by
pronounced coolness and elegance,’ he adds.
‘Our wines are synonymous with the unique
soil and microclimate of each individual
vineyard. These special qualities yield great
wines that are based not only on traditional
craftsmanship, but also on the unique
philosophy of our family.’
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AUSTRIA
Wieninger, Ulm-
Nussberg, Wiener
Gemischter Satz, Wien
2016 (14.5%)
Complex yet sensually enticing aromas of spring leaf
and flowers with bright, early-season summer fruits.
There’s a fresh, doughy undertow, too, to this complex
yet accessible field blend. This complexity is the
perfect foil to the mouthwatering, plumply juicy yet
dry palate. Proof that Gemischter Satz can satisfy
intellectually as well as charm. Drink 2018-2021
£25.80-£29.99 Exel Wines, Liberty Wines
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his is a field blend of Pinot Blanc, Neuburger,
Welschriesling, Grüner Veltliner, Sylvaner,
Zierfandler, Rotgipfler, Traminer and
Riesling,’ says its creator Fritz Wieninger.
‘These varieties grow together, totally mixed up, and
are harvested at the same time, no matter if there is
a bit of over or underripeness. Field blends are very
traditional in Vienna – and I wanted to express
Vienna and its unique terroir.’
Wieninger grew up in a
winemaking family and knew that
he was destined to make wine.
‘Wine accompanied me very
early on and I knew that this was
going to be my life,’ he explains.
Graduating from winemaking
school in 1985, he then spent half a
year working in Napa at Bill Harlan’s first
winery, before returning home in 1987
with plans to make his first vintage.
‘I started to change some things,’ he
remembers. ‘My parents were very liberal
and let me go ahead, so I built up the
winery, starting with 5ha of vines in 1987
and growing to 75ha now.’
His winemaking ethos? ‘You could
compare it to a chef. Over the years I have
developed my own signature, my own way
of winemaking. I like a wine to be pure and
dedicated to terroir, not influenced by cold
fermentation or aromatic yeasts. My goal is
a wine that expresses the region and can
age as long as possible.’
 BEST IN SHOW

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Château Beauregard, Domaine de la

Pomerol 2015 (13.5%)
Deep black-red in colour, with head-turning aromas
of ripe plum and sweet damson, qualified by a subtle
calfskin and vellum allure: the classic, quasi-visceral
appeal of great Pomerol. Dense and detaining on the
palate, the plum juices darkened by plum-skin density,
grip and richness. A finely crafted Pomerol with a
great future ahead of it, yet almost irrestistible now.
Drink 2019-2030
£75 BI Fine Wines, Corkr, Decorum Vintners, Fine & Rare, Goedhuis, Hennings, Lay &
Wheeler, Paramount Fine Wines, Roberson
Vougeraie, Charlemagne
Grand Cru 2015 (13%)
Pale green-gold in colour, with fine, classic, youthful
aromas suggesting green lime with ivy or beech leaf
– all the pure restraint of this great, west-facing grand
cru site. Perfectly judged oak will help to amplify the
wine in the years ahead, but maturity is unlikely to
subdue the wine’s diagnostic purity and freshness.
The palate is clean, fresh and subtle, with perfectly
judged ripeness and concentration: just enough to
underscore the class of the vineyard without
impinging on its drinkability. Drink 2019-2030
N/A UK www.domainedelavougeraie.com
POA $ Veritas Imports

B
  T
 
eauregard has been producing wines since his is the first of a trio of Best in Show
the middle of the 18th century. In 2014 the trophies for Domaine de la Vougeraie, in
Moulin family (owner of the Galeries what is an extraordinary performance in
Lafayette group) and the Cathiard family this year’s DWWA. The domaine was
(owner of Smith Haut Lafitte) jointly purchased the created when brother and sister Jean-Charles and
property and swiftly set about raising the bar in order Nathalie Boisset (from one of Burgundy’s most
to help it realise its full potential. This included a total famous dynasties) consolidated its family vineyards
remapping of the vineyard and gaining organic with other estates it had acquired over time.
certification, as well as fine-tuning the entire This vineyard boasts a long history, being gifted
vinification process. New initiatives to the Collegiate of St-Andoche at
included using two sorting tables in Saulieu by Charlemagne in 775.
the winery and a plot-by-plot It remained in church hands for
vinification process. over 1,000 years until the French
These efforts have certainly Revolution. Legend has it that
paid off, as can be seen in this 2015 Charlemagne was known as ‘the
vintage. The wine is a blend of 75% emperor with the flowery beard’,
Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, with thanks to his enthusiasm for drinking
the winemaking team taking full red wine, which spilled from his cup,
advantage of the boons of this particular and stained his white beard pink. His
vintage, when the vines received plenty of wife’s patience eventually snapped and
sun interspersed with much-needed bursts of she demanded that he drink white wine
rain. Harvest conditions were perfect. instead; so this vineyard has been planted
The best barrels were selected for this with white grapes ever since.
wine, undergoing malolactic fermentation in This impeccable Chardonnay comes
new French oak. The wine was aged for a from a south-facing site where the first
further 18 months in barrel. plantings date back to the mid-1950s.
The wine ages in medium-toast French
oak for 18 months, with lees stirring twice
a month during the fruit days and rising
moon – Domaine de la Vougeraie has
been run in accordance with biodynamic
principles since 1999.

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Domaine de la Vougeraie, Domaine de la Vougeraie,
Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru Les Mazoyères,
2016 (13.5%)
Clear, bright garnet-red in colour, with lively plum- Grand Cru 2016 (13.5%)
redcurrant scents, a hint of bergamot and a faint
meaty-tarry warmth, too: layered, complex and
enticing. Vivid, pure, limpid and light-textured, though
concentrated and complex on the palate, you’ll find
both red and black fruits here in balanced, vivacious
style. A shapely Bonnes Mares with ample Morey
character: fruit first, never overdrawn, with power
and perfume in just proportion. Drink 2019-2029
N/A UK www.domainedelavougeraie.com
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few different theories have been bandied
about as to the source of the name
Bonnes-Mares – some more romantic
than others. Nathalie and Jean-Charles
Boisset, owners of Domaine de la Vougeraie, lean
towards the less fanciful, saying that the name
comes from the ancient Burgundian word marer,
which means ‘to cultivate’.
What is beyond dispute is that the vineyard was
originally created by the Bernardine
Sisters of Notre-Dame de Tart.
This abbey sprang to life in 1125
and the nuns who lived there
developed a number of local
vineyards in the 1140s, including
Clos de Tart.
The Bonnes-Mares appellation
sits astride the border between
Morey-St-Denis and Chambolle-Musigny.
The vineyard itself is in an old quarry on
the larger side, in Chambolle-Musigny,
close to the border between the land of
the two villages, where the influences of
the terroir are balanced against the
varietal character of Pinot Noir.
Once the fruit is hand-sorted both in
the vineyard and the winery, the berries
are vinified with a softly-softly approach
in the gravity-fed winery, with the wine
being matured in fine-grained barrels
and also bottled by gravity.
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Charmes-Chambertin
Limpid scarlet-red colour, with energetic, arresting
cherry and wild strawberry scents; vital and fresh.
The oak frames undistractingly. The palate is taut,
concentrated and bright in expressing those cherry
and strawberry fruits. The silky texture makes this
very accessible just now, but there will be rewards
ahead for those prepared to wait. Sappy and taut, long
and pungent, with ample resource. Drink 2019-2028
N/A UK www.domainedelavougeraie.com
POA $ Veritas Imports
O
wned and managed by siblings Nathalie
and Jean-Charles Boisset, the vineyards
of Domaine de la Vougeraie cover 40ha,
comprising 74 plots across 36 different
appellations on the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de
Nuits (the latter making up two-thirds of those 36).
In the winery bespoke oak vats have been
tailor-made for each of those appellations, in
addition to a diverse array of barrels for ageing,
which are bought from eight different
cooperages – again allowing the
winemaking team to adapt to the
vintage and personality of each
individual site.
The family’s vineyard holdings
in Charmes-Chambertin total just
0.74ha, situated on east-facing
slopes just across the road from the
legendary Chambertin grand cru. Soils are
a mixture of pure silt, clay-silt and deep
clay, with all vines farmed
biodynamically. The oldest plantings
here date back to the early 1900s.
This wine completes a tremendous
hat-trick of Best in Show awards for
Domaine de la Vougeraie.

CANADA
Thirty Bench, Small Lot
Cabernet Franc,
Beamsville Bench,
Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2015 (13.9%)
Fresh, fine-drawn, beautifully ripened fruits expressed
with great purity and poise. The oak is restrained
enough to allow that superb fruit its aromatic head.
On the palate, there is brilliant definition, ripeness
and freshness without either green tones or the
dryness which can come with excessive ripeness for
this variety. Bravo! Drink 2018-2025
N/A UK www.thirtybench.com
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hirty Bench was the first winery that opened
on the Beamsville Bench, in 1994. It was
jointly owned by a doctor, a professor and an
amateur winemaker, who made wine together
until the winery was sold to Andrew Peller in 2005.
Today the winemaker is Emma Garner and the
main focus is on Bordeaux-style red production.
‘This wine is testament to the fact that Bordeaux
varieties can be grown in Ontario,’ says Garner.
She was inspired to make wine her
career after taking a year out from
her university studies to travel.
‘I found that with every visit to a
wine region, my love and
appreciation for what wine offers
and how it brings people together,
grew,’ she explains.
Cabernet Franc is one of Garner’s
favourite grape varieties to work with.
‘It requires the crop load to be managed in
the vineyard and then subsequent fruit
quality will be astounding,’ she says. ‘We
treat this wine to premium processing at each
step of the way – this includes hand-
harvesting, extended skin contact in wood
fermenters, and roughly 24 months in
premium French oak barriques.’
Her philosophy is simple. ‘We focus on
what the vineyard has to offer and let the fruit
tell its story. Low-yielding vines result in fruit
bursting with intensity and character. Small
truly is beautiful.’
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Piper-Heidsieck,
Rare Brut 2002 (12%)
Very fine mousse. Fresh, pure and invigorating nose in
which green apple and citrus give way to subtle, soft
brioche, ivy and plant sap; just a brush of cream
behind. A lean, pure Champagne of perfectly poised
ripeness and restraint, very long in flavour, with the
richness of autolysis perfectly judged – supportive but
in no way obtrusive. The minority Chardonnay still
takes a leading role at this stage; the majority Pinot
Noir provides a pure frame and canvas. Exciting now,
but don’t hurry to drink. Even at this age there are
further rewards ahead. Drink 2018-2028
£159.99 Harrods, Hedonism
POA $ Terlato Wine International
iper-Heidsieck’s heritage is a rich one,
beginning in the mid-18th century when
cloth merchant, Florens-Louis Heidsieck,
fell in love with a woman from Champagne
as well as the wine itself. In 1785 he set up his own
business – the cloth and wine trading company
Heidsieck & Co – his goal being ‘to make a cuvée
worthy of a queen’.
The maison has passed through family hands,
with the Piper clan joining the business in
the 19th century. At this time Piper-
Heidsieck Champagnes were being
drunk in both the royal courts of
Europe and by Chinese emperors.
Earlier this year, Piper-Heidsieck
appointed Séverine Frerson as chef de
cave, making her the only female
cellarmaster at one of the top 10
Champagne houses. She works alongside
legendary chef de cave Régis Camus, who
focuses on this prestige cuvée, Rare.
‘Champagne definitely embodies
conviviality, sophistication and
extravagance,’ says Camus. ‘A Piper-
Heidsieck wine is a great wine to be
enjoyed in its own right, but with Rare
you then move into the world of haute
couture and handmade wines.’
A combination of 17 different crus
aged for over seven years, this wine is a
blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30%
Pinot Noir, both sourced from the
Montagne de Reims.
➢
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GERMANY
Prinz von Hessen, Artemis Karamolegos,
Johannisberger Klaus Assyrtiko, Santorini,
Riesling Grosses Gewächs, Aegean Islands 2016 (13.5%)
Rheingau 2016 (13%) Finely composed and settled nose in which Assyrtiko’s
Silver-green in colour, with a suite of perfectly defined,
crystallised fruit aromas and ample spring-flower
charm, too. Give it time in the glass: there’s spellbinding
Riesling intricacy here: minutes of happy sniffing.
On the palate, the wine is pure, limpid and open, with
high-optic flavours of orchard fruits, a touch of
vinosity, perfectly judged rounded sweetness which
finishes all but dry, and some stony sobriety lurking
below. Drink 2018-2030
N/A UK www.prinz-von-hessen.de
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he 45ha Prinz von Hessen estate is owned by
Donatus, Prince and Landgrave of Hesse.
‘In order for something to be truly successful
you need to have staying power – and my
family has that,’ he comments. ‘It just seemed natural to
dedicate ourselves to wine-growing, something we’ve
now been doing for three generations. We chose
Johannisberg because this town has been a benchmark
for world-class white wine for centuries,’ he adds.
However, the 2016 vintage certainly
put up some hurdles to this dedication.
In the run-up to June, rainfall was
three to four times higher than usual
for the time of year. However July
heralded a return to stable weather
conditions and by harvest time the
vintage quality was considered very
good, although the size of the crop was
slightly smaller than usual.
Estate director Dr Clemens Kiefer and
cellarmaster Sascha Huber are the people tasked
with responding to such vintage variation. Huber
has been working for the estate since 2006 and
is in control of its annual production of 300,000
bottles – including just 2,400 bottles of this
award-winning wine. ‘For me, winemaking is a
neverending process of learning and
developing,’ says Huber. ‘It’s a challenge that
never gets old.’
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quiet, understated sour-green fruit mingles with the
distinctive powdered yet faintly burnt stone scents of
Santorini’s fine tephra soils. On the palate, this is an
unusually broad, structured, almost thick-textured
wine with the same profoundly satisfying combination
of sour-green fruit and mineral wealth; the wine has a
notably saline edge, too. An outstanding summary of
this unique terroir. Drink 2018-2022
£23-£26 Duncan Murray, Eclectic Wines, Isle of Olive, Noel Young, Theatre of Wine
POA $ Verity Wine Partners
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he story of this winery goes back to 1952,
when Artemis Karamolegos began cultivating
the vineyards around his home on the island
of Santorini to make wine for his family. His
grandson, also named Artemis Karamolegos, later
developed the business – revitalising portions of the
old vineyard and creating new vineyard plots planted
with indigenous varieties such as Aidani and
Mavrotragano, before opening a new winery in 2004.
The winery’s winemaker and
viticulturist is Lefteris Anagnostou,
who studied oenology in France
before working vintages in the
South of France, Bordeaux and
Marlborough before returning home
to Greece. His first vintage in charge at
Artemis Karamolegos was 2016, when
he produced this award-winning wine.
‘We are a team that keeps a low profile, but
we love to work hard to create our vision,’ says
Anagnostou. ‘We feel blessed to live and work
in a such unique place and have access to this
rare terroir.’
The grapes for this wine are sourced from
specially selected, phylloxera-free vineyards in
different locations on the island. ‘The roots of
the vines are more than 100 years old and we
vinify the grapes with a minimalist approach,
in order to express the varietal character of
Assyrtiko, and maximise the austerity,
minerality and sea-breeze salinity that
represents Santorini,’ adds Anagnostou.

LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
Château Auzias, Gloria
Mundi, Cabardès 2015
(14.5%)
Dark black-red in colour, with complex aromas that
combine the freshness and lift of Atlantic-origin
varieties and locations with just a little of the
sweetness and thyme-flower charm of the
Mediterranean: perfectly judged Cabardès. The
palate, too, is fresh, lively and fragrant, yet textured
and deep, and its pristine fruit has real grain and
intrigue. This fine though ‘hidden’ appellation has
been waiting for wines like this. Drink 2018-2022
£25 Le Bon Vin
A
 
Roman-Gallo villa once stood on the site of
Château Auzias, and the land was later
owned by the church for almost 300 years.
The first proper winery was established
here in the 1840s, although bulk wine was the main
production until 1996, when Dominique Auzias
arrived. His family had been producing wine in
Carcassonne for over 150 years and he switched
course at the château, focusing on fine and bottled
wine, as well as investing in new
technology at the winery. The
change of direction has paid off,
as this award demonstrates.
‘Gloria Mundi is a synthesis of
30 years of researching our terroir
and winemaking,’ says Bastien
Perrenoud, the estate’s general
manager and winemaker. Burgundy-
born, Perrenoud travelled around the world,
before settling in Argentina to make wines at
Fabre Montmayou for four years.
‘When I decided to come back to France I
was looking for a climate and region similar to
what I had in Argentina,’ he recalls. ‘I found it
here, where the soils and climate are
outstanding. Now I’m constantly searching
for complexity and terroir expression.’
This winning wine is a blend of Cabernet
Franc and Syrah grapes. ‘It shows the
exceptional situation we have here: with a
confluence of Mediterranean and Atlantic
influences,’ says Perrenoud.
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Fournier Longchamps,
Le Parc, Savennières
2015 (13.4%)
Silver-green in colour, with still-youthful aromas of
green plum, fresh grape and mossy wells; there’s just a
whisper of honey. The aromas are harmonious but
understated at present, and will certainly blossom
with a year or two more in bottle. On the palate, this
dry Savennières has great length and breadth of
flavour: Chenin Blanc at its most structured, vinous
and chewy. It’s perfectly balanced and poised: a fine
choice for those who love to cellar the wines of this
grand yet enigmatic appellation. Drink 2018-2028
£28-£30 Caviste, DeFine Food & Wine, Huntsworth Wine, Thorman Hunt, Uncorked,
Vin Cognito
P
hilip Fournier created his estate Fournier
Longchamps (or Domaine FL) in 2006,
when an opportunity arose to purchase two
wine estates right in the heart of Anjou.
He amalgamated the two properties a year later and
now runs the estate with the help of his son, Julien,
farming the vineyards organically.
‘My career is quite atypical,’ admits Julien, who
joined the family estate after graduating from
business school. ‘I don’t come from the
wine world, but was raised in wine
culture. My father gave me the taste
for wine that he received from his
own father – although I remember
that as a child I was only allowed to
smell wine, not actually taste it!’
The grapes for this award-winning
wine used to go into one of the estate’s
other cuvées; however, when consultant
winemaker Kyriakos Kynisopoulos began
to work with the Fourniers, huge emphasis
was placed on parcel selection. As a result,
since the 2014 vintage, this vineyard has
had a stage all of its own.
‘Le Parc represents an authentic
expression of the beautiful Savennières
terroir,’ says Julien. ‘This is why we work
hard through the entire vinification
process to highlight the soil expression,
the minerality and the acidity.’
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Elephant Hill, Reserve Vavasour, Sauvignon
Chardonnay, Te Awanga, Blanc, Awatere Valley,
Hawke’s Bay 2015 (13.5%) Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
Bright green-gold in colour, with fresh, lively scents of
apples, creamy cobnuts, spring forest, moist earth and
woodsap. On the palate, this concentrated and
ambitious Chardonnay unfolds in layers of lifted
orchard fruit, white-nut (almond or hazel) richness
and sappy, rousing depths. An assured effort,
underscoring New Zealand’s place at the Chardonnay
top table. Drink 2018-2026
£30.95 Corney & Barrow
R
 
eydan and Roger Weiss fell in love with Te
Awanga when they visited from Germany
in 2001. Their dream of making a wine in
the region was realised when they planted
their first vines in 2003 – though their winery was
only built five years later, when the fruit was of high
enough quality to bear the Elephant Hill name.
Winemaker is Steve Skinner, who works hand in
glove with viticulturist Jon Peet. Skinner arrived at
the winery in 2006 – though his
career path wasn’t conventional.
‘I completed an Economics
degree and walked away from a
corporate career to chase my real
dream, which was to become a
winemaker,’ he explains. ‘I made
wine in Sancerre, the Haute-Savoie,
British Columbia, Napa and for six
years at Trinity Hill in Hawke’s Bay,
before coming to Elephant Hill.’
This wine is an expression of Elephant
Hill’s coastal vineyard at Te Awanga,
located towards the southern end of
Hawke’s Bay near Cape Kidnappers. ‘The
Chardonnay fruit comes from a 1ha block
within the 27ha that are planted here,’
notes Skinner. ‘It has a slight elevation,
sits on clay, and performs differently to
other blocks on the site, which is home to
four other varieties. We only make this
Chardonnay in years where we feel the
quality is sufficient to warrant a Reserve.’
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This delicately vinified Marlborough
Sauvignon evokes its origins with a clear,
pervasive grass-and-pea-flower VALUE
freshness. Great restraint and purity,
with nothing obvious, sweaty or over-
drawn. In the mouth, the wine is fresh, sappy, long
and vivid, with those grass and sweet-pea notes
balancing green apple fruit. Roundly dry but without
any cloying sweetness, picked at (or blended to suggest)
the perfect cusp of ripeness. Drink 2018-2020
£11.99 Majestic, Matthew Clark
V
avasour’s chief winemaker, Stu Marfell,
remembers: ‘I was at the Vavasour winery
as a nine-year-old boy, when the first
vintage was made in 1989. It was then that
I decided to become a winemaker, as it combined
my love of science and farming.’
The Vavasour family first arrived in New Zealand
in 1890, settling in the Awatere Valley. Almost a
century later, in 1986, Peter Vavasour decided to
plant the first vines in the area. ‘It was
pretty exciting as the winery was
the first new venture in the valley
since sheep farming came along,’
says Marfell. ‘I spent a back-
breaking school holiday planting
Sauvignon Blanc vines in the stony
soils and now I’m using the fruit from
those vines in our wines. We’re lucky
to have the oldest vines here, which are
now really balanced, and some amazing
sites,’ he adds.
‘In the 2017 vintage we reduced the
crop level in our Sauvignon Blanc to give
us the concentration I was looking for,
which meant we harvested quite early,’
explains Marfell. ‘For me, Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc has moved on. It’s not
just about making a lifted, fruity
Sauvignon – it’s really about making a
wine that has layers of flavour, texture
and intrigue on the palate.’

NEW ZEALAND
Ceres Wines,
Composition Pinot Noir,
Bannockburn, Central
Otago 2015 (14%)
Deep yet clear garnet-red in colour. Juicy, spicy,
forthright plum and pomegranate fruits with some
added floral intrigue, too: complex and commanding.
Ample, rounded, bright fruits on the palate, the plum
and pomegranate now sweetened by a little cherry
and strawberry. The oak is submissive, as are the soft
tannins, allowing the fruit to sing out with full Central
Otago force. Drink 2019-2026
£20.99 Matthew Clark
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llegedly the first vines were planted in
Central Otago by a French goldminer in
1864. Nowadays this region is well known
for churning out first-rate Pinot Noir, but it
took over 100 years before the first commercial
bottlings were made, and these were from
experimental plantings.
The first Ceres vintage was made in 2005, a
personal project for brothers Matt and James Dicey.
Matt also works as winemaker for Mt
Difficulty Wines; while James is
the viticulturist at Mt Difficulty.
This award-winning wine is
called Composition as it’s a blend
of two vineyards. Inlet Vineyard is
situated on a river terrace above the
Bannockburn Inlet, at an elevation of
225m-245m. It sits on deep clay
gravels which are 160,000 years old.
Black Rabbit Vineyard is located next
door and is the smaller of the two sites, with
ancient soils that are millions of years old.
Together the two sites are just 8ha in size.
The two sites complement each other,
creating a complex and balanced wine.
The final blend for the 2015 vintage was
70% Inlet and 30% Black Rabbit. Fermented
using wild yeasts, the wine was aged for
12 months in French oak barrels made by
Burgundian coopers.
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Mamete Prevostini,
La Cruus, Valtellina
Superiore Inferno,
Lombardy 2015 (14%)
Pale garnet red. Fresh, light, teasing yet intricate
aromas of fresh hedgerow fruits, sweetly expressed.
There’s great aromatic refinement here. On the
palate, the wine is light and acid-structured, yet that
acidity is amply filled with dry, refined fruit flavours,
grave and nuanced. It’s a Nebbiolo with a genuinely
lacy tannic structure; it has great length; and despite
the cool, fresh, high-country style, there is a lingering
warmth to inform the finish. Drink 2018-2024
N/A UK www.mameteprevostini.com
M
amete Prevostini started making wine
from nearby vineyards to serve at his
own restaurant. As demand for the wine
grew, the restaurant business took
second place. ‘It was at the beginning of the last
century when my grandparents decided to dedicate
their lives to what is now known as an agriturismo,’
says his grandson, also called Mamete. ‘They grew
their own fruit and vegetables, produced homemade
hams, sausages and cheese – and, of
course, made wine.’
The younger Mamete took over
control of the property in 1995 and
recently constructed a brand new
winery. ‘The new cellar is a perfect
example of a winery built in totally
eco-friendly terms,’ he says. ‘It is a
magic box where we can find the perfection
of our Nebbiolo of the Alps.’
Impressively, this Best in Show wine is the
first-ever release of La Cruus (‘The Cross’) –
meaning the next vintage will certainly have a
lot to live up to. It is made from Nebbiolo
vines planted at 570m altitude on steep
terraced vineyards, with sand and silt soils
that have a high granite content.
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Cantina Valle Isarco, Roberto Sarotto,
Aristos Pinot Grigio, Valle Barbaresco Riserva 2013
Isarco, Trentino-Alto (14%)
Adige/Südtirol 2016 (14%) Light to medium garnet red with a hint of fawn.
Very pale green-silver in colour with quiet,
understated but pristine aromas hinting at pear
fruits, fine oatflake and the sappy aromas of cut
plants. On the palate, the wine combines richness and
delicacy to tantalising effect, delivering all of the
aromatic nuance promised by the nose in perfectly
balanced guise. A Pinot Grigio of lifted, high-pasture
purity and grace. Drink 2018-2021
£22 Carson & Carnevale
W
 
ith this wine we would like to show the
quality potential of the Pinot Grigio
grape if it’s managed in the right way,’
says Valle Isarco’s managing director,
Armin Gratl. The Aristos Pinot Grigio accounts for less
than 1% of Valle Isarco’s total output, and it all begins
with low-yielding vines grown right in the heart of the
Dolomites at 700m above sea level, enjoying warm
sunny days and cool nights, which lend the wine its
particular qualities.
‘The Cantina Valle Isarco was
founded in 1961 with 24 members.
Nowadays we can count on 130
families who grow 150ha of
vineyards across the entire valley,’
Gratl states. ‘We want to represent
freshness, elegance and a very clean
style paired with complexity and
structure. For us it is very important that our
wines reflect their terroir.’
The grapes undergo a delicate crushing
before fermentation, which is split between
stainless steel and large oak barrels. There’s no
malolactic involved, but the wine is left on its
fine lees for seven months to enhance its
roundness and add texture.
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PIEDMONT
Graceful and expansive aromas, suggesting poised
ripeness and ample ageing: soft cranberry and
pomegranate, with wild-mushroom and forest-copse
richness. Soft, settled, balanced and refined, yet the
amplitude of the vintage gives it a wealth and a
richness of contour which will see it age effortlessly
for at least another decade. Drink 2018-2028
N/A UK www.robertosarotto.com
POA $ 8Vini
I 
f one can say so, I was born in the shadow of the
vine,’ ponders Roberto Sarotto. ‘My family has
been established in the Neviglie for over 200 years
and has always cultivated the vine and made wine.
At a very young age I started to explore the world of
viticulture first and oenology later. I started to help my
parents by working in the vineyards at the age of 14,
and in 1983, aged 21, I made my first wine; I still keep
one bottle of that wine for the memory.’
‘Officially I started our company in
2001, but the roots go much deeper
into the ground because we – and by
“we” I mean my family and my team
– built and keep building our winery
based on the already-existing small
family winery. We still keep maps from
the Napoleonic possession of Piedmont
mentioning Maison Sarotti estate and the area
of Ronconuovo where our winery is situated.’
‘2013 was an excellent year, with our unique
terroir 300m above sea level, deep calcareous
soils and exposure to the west which helped
the grapes achieve perfect ripeness. It’s a
pleasure that my philosophy, which I’ve tried to
express with this wine, was recognised by
Decanter judges and was granted such a
prestigious award.’

PORT & MADEIRA
Ferreira, Quinta do
Porto, Single Quinta
Vintage Port 2015 (20%)
Saturated dark black-red in colour, with excitingly
youthful, fresh, almost yeasty aromas packed with
blackberry and plum, damson and sloe, nettle and
green tea scents. Intense, deep and sweet on the palate
with a powerful tannic undertow and all of those
fruits sewn up somewhere inside its sleek yet muscular
£127.99 Hedonism, SH Jones, Vintage Wine & Port
frame. Set for the long haul, but worth broaching
young, too, in order to gauge the density and purity of
its fruit. Drink 2020-2035
£59.95 Oakham Wines
F  T
erreira has been intertwined with Port since
1751, but was acquired by Sogrape Vinhos in
the 1980s. With the intention of honouring
and continuing its traditions, the new
owners gave it a new lease of life and showcased it
to a larger audience.
The 2015 Quinta do Porto (of which 6,600
bottles were produced) is the first single-quinta
vintage Port from the property since Sogrape
renovated the vineyards more than a
decade ago – an investment of
effort and time now fully justified
by this DWWA award.
Chief winemaker for the
Sogrape Vinhos Douro table
wines as well as its Ports is Luís
Sottomayor. Educated at the
University of Dijon in Burgundy and
Charles Sturt University in Australia, this is
the man behind some of Portugal’s iconic
wines such as Quinta da Leda and
Bacalhôa. He says he takes great pride in
‘the opportunity he has been given to
perpetuate a story without parallel in the
world of wines, while highlighting the
creativity and daring of those who first set
out, unaided by the technological advances
of today, to produce wines of a time-
defying excellence’.
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Sandeman, 40 Year
Old Tawny Port (20%)
Deep, translucent rose-amber in colour. Lifted, elegant
and very refined in aroma, not so much intensified as
sublimated by time. All of that fragrant softness and
refinement drifts effortlessly into its silky, seamless,
supremely sippable palate. A grand fortified wine
which almost seems to defy analysis, so harmonious
and so complete is it. Drink 2018-2040
oday, like Ferreira, Sandeman is part of the
Sogrape Vinhos group, and so falls under
the remit of the gifted Luís Sottomayor.
Sogrape Vinhos was set up in 1942 by
Fernando Van Zeller Guedes, with the mission of
setting the rules to step outside the box in terms of
the traditions of the Portuguese wine industry of
the time. The company is presently led by the
third generation of the founding family and has a
presence in over 70 countries.
Given that it is steeped in 225
years of history and tradition,
Sandeman has always been
known for its forward-thinking
and innovative approach –
amply illustrated in the 1930s with
the introduction of the caped
character, The Don, as its emblem.
In terms of pure winemaking, however,
arguably it’s Sandeman’s aged tawnies
that have been its torchbearer: they’re
simply phenomenal.
As the wines that make up the 40-year-
old bottling mature over time in cask, they
are subjected to periodic analysis, and all
corrections deemed necessary by the
expert tasters are made. The final blend is a
strict selection from the best barrels, and
these individual wines range from 30 to 55
years of age.
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PORT & MADEIRA PORT & MADEIRA

Vista Alegre, 40 Years Blandy’s, Sercial Vintage,

Old White Port NV (20%)
A pale walnut in colour, with powerful, searchingly
mentholated, casky aromas and a faint peachy
sweetness lurking at the heart. On the palate, this
extraordinarily old white Port is intense, sweet and
searching, with refreshing hints of verbena and cistus
to qualify its generous sweetness and well-managed
oxidative complexities. Drink 2018-2020
£120/50cl Lanchester Wines
Madeira 1968 (21.5%)
Pale walnut with green glints. This fine old Madeira
clearly shows the almost affronting character of
Sercial: invigorating yet somehow shocking and
disturbingly too-smoky, cheesy and rancid, though
there is also some dried fruit sweetness of scent, too.
After a while, the wine works its aromatic charm on
you, and you come to appreciate its treasure store of
strange allusions. On the palate, the charm is more
evident from the off, particularly given the fact that
this Sercial is far from bone dry, balancing its piercing
apple-skin acidity and mitigating its tongue-slicing
intensity. An education in a glass. Drink 2018-2030
£270 Farr Vintners, Fine & Rare, Turville Valley Wines, Vintage Wine & Port

T
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here are certainly less alluring places to work than at Vista long with his brothers George and
Alegre’s head office in Cima Corgo, just a few kilometres from Thomas, John Blandy set up business as
Pinhão and blessed with captivating views of the peerless Douro a wine trader and general trader back in
river. The origin of some of its vineyards can be traced back to 1811. The company is still family-owned
the 19th century, thanks to historical viticulture studies as well as the and is today run by Chris Blandy, who is also CEO
long-since abandoned terraces or mortórios on its land. of the Madeira Wine Company.
The wine is an amalgam of Viosinho, Malvasia Fina, Gouveio, Arinto, ‘I was born on the island of Madeira and always
Cercial and Rabigato, from old vines located in had a link to what was going on in the family
Cima Corgo and Baixo Corgo at different group,’ says Blandy. ‘Dad was more involved in
elevations and sun exposure levels. media, travel and shipping, but on
Fermentation is halted with many occasions we would get
grape spirit when required, with involved, helping out at harvest
the team in the cellar taking into time. So, when I came back to the
account each variety in the mix, island in 2007, it was natural to
their degree of ripeness and the work in the family business and it
desired sweetness. was something I always wanted to do.’
Once all the pieces are in place, Perhaps the least known of the
it’s then moved on into barrel for a classic white Madeira varieties, Sercial is
long period of rest through which it is also known as ‘dog strangler’ in northern
subject to continual appraisal until Portugal due to its ability to produce
bottling once all the components are high-acid, bone-dry wines. ‘Many of the
in perfect balance. The finished wine classic vineyards in Madeira are slowly
is on average 40 years old. disappearing as the younger generations
move away from agriculture, so sourcing
enough Sercial for the long term is a
challenge,’ says Blandy. ‘It is one of the
reasons why, back in 2013, we decided to
invest in our own Sercial plantation to
minimise the stock deficit.’
‘We often talk about vintage Madeiras as
being wines of reflection – this wine will
certainly surprise you with every sip.’

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PORT & MADEIRA
Justino’s, 50 Years Old
Terrantez, Madeira (20%)
Pale, limpidly clear walnut in colour, with sweet,
nutty, nourishing aromas in which camphor meets
barley sugar, mint meets beeswax – and much else.
It has great depth, purity and drive on the palate, yet
the ample sweetness rounds and softens any potential
asperities. You may find everything from apples and
lemons and oranges to caramels, green coffee and
burnt raisins in this complex but never heavy
Terrantez. Drink 2018-2030
£464.99 Liberty Wines
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errantez is something of an endangered
species on Madeira. It was almost
permanently extinguished when
phylloxera ravaged the island and even
today, despite its reputation as one of Madeira’s
best varieties, it does not enjoy a significant profile
due to its sensitivity to the climate, which leads to
low production, therefore making it a hard sell to
producers and growers.
However, along with many
other Madeira producers,
Justino’s aims to stem the
negative flow, taking steps to
preserve the future of
Terrantez, even to the extent
of paying above the going rate
for grapes and guaranteeing to
buy an entire harvest.
Juan Teixeira and Dina Luís are the
winemakers at Justino’s. Former
colleagues when both worked together
on the mainland, Teixeira – who joined in
2000 – looks after the viticulture side
while Luís – who started in 2014 – focuses
her efforts on winemaking.
Over the last five to seven years, each
has been deeply involved in a step-by-
step study of the winemaking process,
implementing changes where they see fit
in order to elevate even further the
quality of Justino’s wines, though never
at the expense of the special,
idiosyncratic house style.
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Quinta Nova, Unoaked
Touriga Nacional-
Touriga Franca-Tinta
Roriz-Tinto Cão,
Douro 2016 (14%) VALUE
Ample fresh elderberry and plum fruits
qualified by distinctive tea-leaf finesse. On
the palate, this is a wine of energetic, searching,
almost dancing fruit backed by soft, sweet tannins
and, for now, lent huge charm by its aromatic
freshness and complexity. Drink 2018-2024
£11.50 The Wine Society
A
lmost 300 years ago, Quinta Nova’s land
was registered as belonging to the royal
house of Portugal, and it was also noted
that it was making 3,500 barrels of wine
each year from neighbouring estates.
The original cellar and similarly conserved
structures dating from 1764 can still be found on the
property. The estate was included in the first legal
demarcation of the Douro region in 1756, making it a
founding element of the world’s
oldest demarcated wine region.
Quinta Nova is now owned
by Amorim, the world’s largest
producer of cork products, and
with this secure footing the
company has been able to branch
out into wine tourism, as evidenced
by its plush, luxury wine lodge.
It truly is an engaging place both in soul
and aesthetics; yet for all its good looks, its
DWWA award winner is one of the humblest
of its entire portfolio: a breezy, unoaked
wine which shows the potential of Douro’s
native grapes when they’re kept away from
the well-trodden path of oak ageing.
Vines are 20 years old on average, and
the wine is held in large stainless-steel vats
before bottling for immediate enjoyment.
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PROVENCE
Domaine La Suffrène,
Bandol 2017 (13.9%)
Pale yet not evanescent pink, with firmly stated,
forthright aromas in which the power of Bandol
Mourvèdre meets the grace and subtlety of Grenache
and Cinsault: a rosé of place and character. On the
palate, the wine deftly combines the drinkability we
all look for in rosé with a detaining gastronomic force
and depth, so this is certainly a rosé for the table and
for summer gastronomy. Drink 2018-2019
£17.60-£19.49 Exel Wines, Les Caves de Pyrene, The Little Wine Shop
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omaine La Suffrène has seen several
generations of the same family at the helm
over the years, but up until 1996 all of its
product was sold to the local cooperative.
Then Cédric Gravier became ringmaster and decided
to raise its game.
He built a new winery on site so that he could
make and bottle his own wine and maximise the
estate’s potential. He also tapped into the deep-
rooted knowledge of his grandfather,
who knew every vine and olive
tree on the family land. Or, as they
put it: ‘Two generations working
in the same direction and feeding
each other, to always highlight the
inexhaustible qualities of this little
geological gem.’
The domaine spreads over 60ha of
the Bandol appellation; most of the vineyards
sitting between two limestone massifs and
incorporating several plots where the only
common theme is that there isn’t one –
variety is key here.
The rosé is unoaked and has Mourvèdre
at its core, complemented by Cinsault,
Grenache and Carignan. Fermentation is
commenced using native yeasts, then
malolactic occurs in concrete vats, as does
the 18 months of maturation.
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RHONE
Cave de Cairanne, Camille
Cayran La Réserve,
Cairanne 2017 (14%)
This fine-value white Cairanne has
VALUE
exuberant, youthful aromas of luscious,
sun-warmed fresh figs, white nougat and
thyme honey. It’s rich, textured and gratifying on the
tongue with ample wealth and fullness. Aromatic notes
flood through the palate, but the finish is nonetheless
dry and fresh, kept in tone by glycerol and extract.
Drink 2018-2020
£14.99 Tannin & Oak
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hey say that Denis Crespo is a rare talent.
They say, give him a handful of grapes and a
pan, and he will produce a premier cru.
Having worked at smaller, independent
producers in the past, winemaker Denis set himself
the challenge of crafting premier cru-standard
wines on a grander scale.
He began his stint at the Cave de Cairanne
cooperative (founded 1929) in 1996 and is in
charge of the cellars and a team of
65 winemakers, who themselves
are responsible for the fruit from
550ha of vineyards including
Rasteau, Plan de Dieu as well as
organic and sulphite-free wines.
The Camille white is a blend of
60% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette
and 20% Bourboulenc, with 20,000
bottles released (total output for the Cave
is 650,000).
Grapes are hand-harvested in the early
morning before being pressed, chilled and
left to settle. Fermentation is restricted to
between 16°-18°C, which accentuates
varietal aromas and develops secondary
notes, before ageing on the lees to bring a
final touch of volume and roundness.

RHONE
Laurent Habrard,
Cuvée Valérie, Crozes-
Hermitage 2016 (13%)
Deep black-red, with ample fresh smoky blackcurrant
fruits to lend texture and fine spice complexity: top-
quality raw materials here are given very careful
cellar work. On the palate, it’s everything the Crozes
fan might wish for: a cascade of smoky-fresh fruits
with fine-grained tannins, lively acidity and just
enough hidden richness to keep you returning to the
glass. Drink 2018-2021
£25.50 La Cave de Bruno
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ifth generation family vine-grower Laurent
Habrard says he ‘learned to walk in the
middle of vats and barrels, and always
worked with my parents and grandparents
on the family estate’.
After completing diplomas in viticulture and
wine business, he left for five months to make wine
in Argentina. ‘I learned a lot about the wines of
Mendoza, but especially about the essential
notions of life related to the
relationship between money and
happiness, and that journey has
helped shape my character.’
Twenty years ago, Habrard
moved the estate’s production
away from bulk wine and into
bottle, then 10 years later changed
to organic methods. It was then that
he joined up with oenologist Valérie
Badet. ‘This year, my prestige Crozes-
Hermitage has taken her name, allowing
me to pay tribute to both her work and
our long collaboration,’ says Habrard.
‘This wine is a selection of the best
from the vintage, and 2016 was great for
our region – Mother Nature was very kind.
The assemblage is carefully thought-out
through monthly tastings that we now
conduct, since I no longer use SO2 during
my vinification and ageing.’
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LePlan-Vermeersch,
RS, Côtes du Rhône
Villages Suze-la-
VALUE
Rousse 2017 (14%)
Saturatedly deep, dark, black-red in
colour, with hugely attractive perfumes of fruit, herbs
and flowers, all blossoming in the glass: a gorgeous
southern Rhône turning on all the aromatic charm
this region can offer. On the palate, it’s no
disappointment: a synopsis of that supremely pretty
aromatic spectrum filled out with ample black-fruit
weight and depth. Drink 2018-2020
£12.75 Carringtons
irk Vermeersch was an extremely useful
racing car driver; so much so that he
managed to enjoy a highly successful
career until a serious accident brought it to
a premature end. He then moved into car dealership
with Maserati and Lancia before selling up,
seemingly drifting into retirement.
Not so. Purchasing a derelict farmhouse in
Provence, he set about renovating it to its former
glory and, along with wife Hélène and
daughter Ann, began to run it as a
B&B. It so happened that a small
piece of land next door contained
half a hectare of old Carignan
vines – and so the winemaking
adventure began.
After almost a decade, the
winemaking activities had outgrown
the B&B, so the family sold up and moved to
the village of Suze-la-Rousse in the Rhône
Valley, a new winery and 25ha of vines.
‘Our cuveé Suze-la-Rousse is a blend of
Syrah and Mourvèdre,’ says estate manager
Ann. ‘It’s made from young vines planted in
2011 on our Grand Terroir in Le Grand Bois.
The 2017 is the second vintage, and by
blending Syrah – one of our favourites
because of its deep colour – and Mourvèdre
with its expressive flavours, we get a ripe
and smooth wine with natural finesse.’
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SHERRY
Hidalgo, Napoleón
30 Years Old VORS
Amontillado (17%)
Pale orange-amber in colour, with powerful, pristine
aromas of peach and apricot skins and umami,
seaweed and a little hessian: a brilliantly composed
aromatic profile. In the mouth, this very dry, very old
and very pure amontillado cuts into the tongue like a
scimitar; there is enough flavoury warmth and
intricacy, though, to stop it seeming medicinal, and
settle on merely bracing. The ultimate aperitif.
Drink 2018-2020
£56/50cl Frazier’s Wine, L’Art du Vin, Virgin Wines
B
 
odegas Hidalgo was founded towards the very
end of the 18th century by Don José Pantoja
Hidalgo when he bought a modest warehouse
from Don Roque Vejarano. Having made its
name through manzanilla, today the company is an icon
of Sherry, producing superb wines across the whole
gamut of styles.
As a nod towards its broad history, the VORS range
also features a Wellington Palo Cortado, with each of
these Sherries named in accordance with
the particular style that was given to
the relevant army’s soldiers during the
Peninsula War in the 1800s.
‘According to traditional methods,
our Napoleón Amontillado – aged in
American oak casks – comes from the
Palomino grape variety cultivated on fine,
highly prized white albariza soils,’ says Hidalgo.
‘The grapes come from our own vineyards
located in Balbiana and Miraflores, considered
the best in the Jerez area. Grapes are harvested
in early September when they reach perfect
ripeness, and only the must obtained from
free-run juice is destined for the preparation of
Amontillado Viejo.’
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SHERRY
Lustau, 30 Years Old
VORS Oloroso (21%)
Mid-amber with russet glints. The aromas are
powerful, and the ample oxidative and casky
asperities suggest great age. Nonetheless there is also
great freshness here, and plenty of fruit-skin lift:
consummately blended. On the palate, it is almost
salty, and has the elevated, bracing acidity which
comes with extended ageing: deep, intense and
palate-scouring. Inspiring and authoritative.
Drink 2018-2020
£70-£80/50cl Hedonism, Whisky Exchange
L 
ustau VORS Oloroso was first released in 2010
and has its origins in the exhaustive and
microscopically detailed selection process
followed by Manuel Lozano, late cellarmaster
of Lustau, in order to lay claim to the very finest and
oldest casks of wine available.
Today these casks are cared for by Sergio
Martínez, who earned his stripes as Lozano’s
right-hand man for more than a decade. ‘Sergio
knows these wines and the soleras that
we have built up over the years,’ the
company says. ‘For more than 10
years he did the daily rounds
alongside Manuel, chalk and
venencia (a device used to draw
samples from casks) in hand. He
understands these jewels and the
secrets which are hidden between the walls
of our bodega.’
The VORS Oloroso is aged for more than
30 years in a solera comprising only nine
casks. Therefore, annual production is
extremely limited to no more than 800
bottles per year. ‘This is the only way to
preserve this unique wine and its beautiful
personality,’ states Lustau.

SHERRY
Lustau, Almacenista
Cayetano del Pino y Cía
Palo Cortado (21%)
Very light, delicate and elegant aromas of preserved
orange skins and other citrus zests combined with
apricot and peach and a little basmati-rice sweetness.
Fragrant and enticing. All of the aromatic allusions
swim together on the palate, which has a richer
texture than the pungent aromas led one to expect.
Deft, hinting at sweetness without ever quite
delivering it, and full of refined fruit zest with its
bittersweet intrigue, this is a benchmark palo cortado
in all its enigmatic charm. Drink 2018-2020
£26.55/50cl Berry Bros & Rudd, Corks of Cotham, Raffles Fine Wine,
Upton-on-Severn Wines
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lmacenistas are historically known as
artisanal producers; relatively low-scale
and independent, but always on hand to
supplement the stocks of the major
shippers during the boom times of Sherry, adding a
bit of seasoning to the house style along the way.
Lustau itself started out as an almacenista until,
due to its success, it became an exporter in its own
right in the mid-20th century.
Its unblended almacenista range
pays homage to these origins by
printing the name of each
almacenista on the bottle.
‘Cayetano del Pino y Cía Palo
Cortado has an average ageing
period of 20 years and is a textbook
example of what a palo cortado
should be, coming from a limited solera
of only 22 casks,’ says Lustau.
‘Our Almacenista Cayetano del Pino
Vázquez established the bodega in 1886. By
the end of the 19th century the house was
known and widely admired in the region for
its amontillados and palo cortados. Today
the bodega is still owned by the family under
the direction of Gerardo del Pino, the
founder’s great-grandson, who is devoted to
maintaining the fame of the soleras founded
by his great-grandfather.’
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Klein Constantia, Vin de
Constance, Constantia,
Cape Town 2014 (14%)
Deep mid-gold in colour, with a thick textured mist of
scent hinting at grapes, oranges, honey and beeswax.
It’s weighty, sweet, rich, deep and chewy on the palate
with ample waxy orange richness balanced by
sustained, fruit-saturated acidity. Gratifying,
diverting, generous. Drink 2018-2020
£45-£55/50cl Berry Bros & Rudd, Philglas & Swiggot, The Wine Society
T
hroughout its history, a whole raft of the great and good have
been desperate to get their hands on this nectar – Bismarck and
Napoleon to name but two. It has even played supporting roles
in the works of Jane Austen and Charles
Dickens. ‘Due to our location near the cold Atlantic
and the aspect of the vineyards, the ripening
periods are longer, cooler and drier, so the grapes
are able to raisin naturally,’ says head winemaker
Matthew Day. ‘But the process is very dependent
on the weather; some years it is easier
to achieve than others.’
In 2014, the grapes began to
raisin in late March and early April,
and the fruit was harvested in
several batches in order to find the
perfect equilibrium: the ripe berries
bringing acidity to the table while
those that are shrivelled supply the
concentration and sugars.
This balance allows the ferment to
stop on its own without any need for
interference; however, it also means that
it can take anywhere between six weeks
and six months.
Once fermentation is finally concluded,
the wine is matured on its gross lees for
three years in 50% new French oak,
Hungarian oak and French acacia before
being racked, blended and resting in tank
for half a year before bottling.
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SOUTHERN ITALY
Donnafugata, Ben Ryé,
Passito di Pantelleria,
Sicily 2015 (14.4%)
Dark honey-gold in colour, with burnished bittersweet
orange scents almost smoky in their intensity. Thick,
intense and weighty on the tongue, the wine is oily in
texture, with a saturation of scent which would seem
unbalanced were it not for the 193 grams of residual
sugar to resolve and refine it. A saline note adds a
further factor of balance to this exotic southerner.
Drink 2018-2020
£54.80-£74.99 Exel Wines, Hedonism, Liberty Wines, Vini Italiani
POA $ Folio Wine Company
H
 
ome for Ben Ryé is the volcanic island of
Pantelleria, rising from the sea between
Africa and Sicily. This is where Donnafugata
has its Khamma winery, and 68ha of
vineyards bordered by dry-built, lava stone walls.
Donnafugata also has vineyards across the island
of Sicily in locales such as Marsala, Etna and Vittoria.
Chief winemaker for all is Antonio Rallo: ‘I was born in
Rome in 1967 but grew up in Marsala, and I actually
began my experience in winemaking
as a three-year-old accompanying
my grandfather in the vineyards
and cellars. My sister José and I
are the fifth generation of a
family that has produced quality
wines since 1851, and it was my
father, Giacomo, who along with my
mother founded Donnafugata in 1983.’
The Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria) vines
which give rise to Ben Ryé are all bush-
trained to help resist the persistent winds
that swirl around and through the island,
enhancing this passito wine with an infusion
of Mediterranean fragrances.
Making this wine is a laborious process
which takes three to four months. Healthy
grapes are picked mid-August and left to dry
on racks. A second harvest occurs in
September, batches of the shrivelled grapes
being added to the fresh must to release their
stored sugars and concentration as it all
macerates. Fermentation finishes in
November, and the wine is bottled after a
period of storage in tank.
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SPAIN
Llopart, Ex-Vite Gran
Reserva Brut, Cava
2008 (12%)
Sustained, fine-beaded mousse. Rich, developed nose of
pollen, honeycomb, wild grasses and preserved lemon.
This gratifying architecture of scent blossoms still
further in the glass, acquiring an almost malty,
gingery richness. On the palate, too, it is rich, textured
and deeply flavoured with huge depth and resource,
perfectly blended and aged. The acidity is bright and
supportive; it’s a wine of extreme finesse, yet its
generosity of flavour and length are what linger in the
mind as the wine slowly subsides. Drink 2018-2026
N/A UK www.llopart.com
L 
lopart de Subirats is the family pile of the
Lloparts and it has been their home for 25
generations. Produce such as olives and
wheat have always been its backbone, but
it gradually began to concentrate more and more
on vine-growing and winemaking, with 1887
marking the bottling of the family’s very first Cava.
60% Xarel-lo and 40% Macabeo, this exemplary
Cava truly makes the most of Llopart’s rich
back-story. The fruit comes from
vineyards that were planted more
than six decades ago; machinery is
eschewed as much as possible;
only natural fertilisers are used
and even the dosage follows a
recipe from the late 19th century.
The vines grow at 380m above sea
level on a north-facing, shaded area where
sunshine hours are limited, favouring brisk
acidity and a high level of skin maturity.
Beneath the loamy soil is a 12-metre seam
of limestone from the Miocene age 20
million years ago, which further reduces
yields. Only the free-run juice is used, and
after the second fermentation in bottle, it
is aged for at least 84 months.

SPAIN
Notas Frutales, Finca
Garabelos Albariño,
Rías Baixas 2016 (13.5%)
Pale green-gold in colour, with perfectly expressed
aromatic notes of freesias and quince, and the exotic
ripeness of mango and pineapple behind. Very clean,
very pure, very fresh on the palate, with curling, richly
fruit-charged acidity and a stony dryness to finish.
A delicate yet haunting Rías Baixas of benchmark
quality. Drink 2018-2020
N/A UK www.notasfrutales.es
J  S
osé Alonso y Gregorio always wanted to
work the vines, but his parents gently
encouraged him to go to university and
pursue a career as a chemist. Eventually his
initial desire to be a winemaker resurfaced and he
began to recover and redesign plots that had
belonged to his grandfather, who used to make
wine in the family home.
‘So I started viticulture without even thinking
about it,’ he says. ‘Years later I met
my partner, Teresa, with whom
I shared my dream, and she
encouraged me to recover my
grandfather’s cellar and vinify
with our own grapes. Today I have
more than 12ha.’
Albariño has Finca Garabelos all
to itself: no other grape gets a look-in.
The vineyards are located in the sub-region
of Condado do Tea, which is the only
non-coastal area of Rías Baixas, but still
benefits from the Atlantic breezes that
sweep in with their saline tang.
Its location also means that there is a
larger disparity between day and night
temperatures than most other producers
enjoy, resulting in the grapes taking longer
to fully ripen; indeed, Finca Garabelos is
often the very last winery in the whole of
the DO to bring in its crop.
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Viñedos de Alfaro,
Rodiles Blanco de Viura
Reserva, Rioja 2013 (12.5%)
A rich, exuberant architecture of scent combining the
lime and bean-flour notes of Viura with the
uninhibited resin-vanilla of traditional oaking. On the
palate, you’ll find a rich, strong, masterful dry white
wine of ample gastronomic resource: unapologetically
traditional white Rioja of length, depth and purity.
Clean, lime-rich acidity provides plenty of balance.
Drink 2018-2028
N/A UK www.vinedosdealfaro.com
ituated in Rioja Baja and, more specifically,
the Ebro valley, Viñedos de Alfaro owns 95ha
of vineyards ranging from 300m-650m in
altitude. The Rodiles Viura Reserva is one of
its specialities, coming exclusively from an 11ha
vineyard planted in 1980 on clay-calcareous soil.
Once the grapes get to the winery, fermentation
starts at 12°-13°C, but halfway through the must/wine
is taken from tank and placed into new, fine-grained
225-litre French and American oak
barrels in which the fermentation
picks up again until completion.
It then goes on to spend two
years in barrel maturing, but
perhaps not in the surroundings you
might expect. ‘In order to ensure
physical stabilisation, the barrels
spend two winters, from December to March,
outside the winery in the open air,’ the
producer reveals.
‘Here they are exposed to all the rigours of
the cold weather and the strong oscillations
in temperature typical of this time of year.’
Eventually brought back in from the cold,
the wine sleeps easy for two years in bottle
before it’s ready for release.
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Ferrer Bobet, Vinyes
Velles, Priorat 2015 (14.5%)
Deep, dark though not saturated black-red. Dense,
close-grained aromas of great subtlety and
complexity: a sense of stone and savoury depths, as
well as sweet yet austere black fruits. Deep, dark, vivid
and profound yet provocative flavours which, as the
aromas suggest, tread the fine line between sweetness
and austerity (thanks to the Carignan-dominated
blend). There is great complexity and finesse here.
Drink 2018-2025
£41.25 H2Vin, Quintessentially Wine, Terra Wines
POA $ Vintus
F  O
errer Bobet is all about respect,’ says Raül
Bobet, the oenologist here. ‘Respect for the
long traditions of vine-growing and
winemaking in Priorat. Respect for the
social and economic development of this special
region in the south of Catalonia. The mutual respect
of two old friends, Sergi Ferrer-Salat and Raül
Bobet, both passionate about the world and culture
of wine. And respect for wine lovers looking for a
Priorat that reflects, with purity and
harmony, the distinctive mineral
essence of the land that
produced it.
‘We have mainly old-vine
Carignan grown in Porrera, the
coolest part of Priorat, and on very
pure, 100% llicorella soil,’ he
continues. Indeed, the Carignan used in
Vinyes Velles is more than 100 years old
and the Grenache on their land is similarly
long in the tooth.
This is a blend of both: 70% Carignan
and 30% Grenache. Once collected, the
fruit is inspected and sorted, berry by
berry, then fermentation takes place in
small oak vats so that each parcel can be
vinified individually. The wine then
spends at least 15 months in fine-grained
French oak barrels before being bottled
unfined and unfiltered.
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SPAIN
Viña Olabarri, Bikandi
Reserva, Rioja 2005 (13.5%)
Dark black-red still, though the hues at the meniscus
suggest the wine’s true age. Huge gathered aromatic
force on the aromas, with layer upon layer of plum,
prune, library polish, fine resin and sweet balsam.
This commanding old wine is concentrated and deep,
full of life and intensity, with an allusive repertoire
identical to that which the nose suggested. There is,
though, still ample flesh clinging to its bones, and firm
tannins, too, suggesting that it still has a year or two
in reserve. Drink 2018-2024
£29 Oliver’s Beer & Wine
labarri began in 1958 when Pablo Olabarri
Bikandi established the original winery,
then in 1985 Olabarri Bikandi was offered
the opportunity to purchase and renovate a
19th-century facility, which he took on with gusto.
However, a few years later it was necessary to build
another winery to cope with demand, and a new one
capable of holding 3,000 barrels duly went up on the
outskirts of Haro.
Unfortunately, Olabarri Bikandi
suddenly died in 1990, at a vital
stage of the company’s evolution,
so his son, Luis Olabarri, stepped
into the breach.
‘At Viña Olabarri we select and
age wines from the Haro district in
Rioja, so as to be able to offer
aromatic, medium-bodied wines that
are silky-smooth on the palate,’ says Luis.
‘Our Bikandi wine is a perfect example of
traditional Rioja, aged in regularly-racked
French and American oak barrels and
subsequently in the bottle. A single-varietal
Tempranillo wine, the grapes are sourced in
the vicinity of Cenicero and Fuenmayor,
coming from old bush vines, between 40 and
80 years old, planted on poor soils of alluvial
pebble and limestone. The vines have to dig
deep for their sustenance, and this is what
provides the rich concentration in the wine.’

SPAIN
Ysios, Grano a Grano,
Rioja 2016 (14.5%)
Saturated dark black-purple in colour. Vivid, fresh,
lively aromas of perfectly ripened Tempranillo given
limpid and unobtrusive vinification: evocative cherry,
strawberry and sweet plum. Great aerial charm and
freshness. On the palate, too, this is a young Rioja in
which fruit and the origin of that fruit have been
allowed to tell their story unimpeded by cosmetic oak.
Splendid purity and depths here. Drink 2018-2025
N/A UK https://visitas.pernodricardbodegas.com
W
 
hen I was four our family moved
from Bilbao to Logroño,’ begins
head winemaker Roberto Vicente.
‘Growing up in Rioja means that you
absorb the wine culture from a young age.
‘Nevertheless, my dream was to become an
NBA player! Aged 22, I realised that being 175cm
tall was a small but big problem when it came to
playing basketball professionally, so I focused on
the winemaking career instead.’
2009 saw the beginning of a
new philosophy at Ysios, Vicente
continues: ‘Focusing on Rioja
Alavesa and its unique terroir,
which is at our heart, we worked
with the old vineyards and local
growers. The combination of new
technologies in the vineyard and old
techniques, in addition to a more
respectful winemaking process, has led
the winery to create a new portfolio of
single-vineyard wines that will see the
light in the coming years. Ysios Grano a
Grano 2016 is one of those new wines,
and this is the very first vintage – we
made only 800 bottles.’
‘The combination of an avant-garde
mindset to winemaking and the respect
for the heritage of the Alavesa region
drives my passion to look for the purest
expression of the old Tempranillo vines.’
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Poggio al Tesoro, Il
Seggio, Bolgheri 2014 (14.5%)
Deep black-red colour, with earth, complex aromas in
which notes of copse and warm stone mingle with fine
leather and sun-warmed plums: classy and refined.
Deep, dark, vivid and long on the palate, the wine has
supple yet ample tannins; bright fruits shade into
laurel and thyme, and that warm-stone finesse is there
on the finish. Beautifully crafted. Drink 2018-2030
£20-£25 Cambridge Wine Merchants, Exel Wines, Liberty Wines
POA $ E&J Gallo
P
oggio al Tesoro is the Tuscan side-arm of the
famous Allegrini family of Valpolicella. Driven
to look beyond its own territory and further
afield, the family set itself the challenge of
replicating its success in Tuscany. In 2001 owner
Marilisa Allegrini and her brother Walter, who sadly
died two years later, acquired land in Bolgheri on
which they built Poggio al Tesoro, where the vineyards
now span across 70ha.
‘It was love at first sight,’ recalls
Marilisa, who was immediately taken
by the outstanding character of the
area. Winters are mild in Bolgheri
and summers can reach into October,
but the nearby sea provides breezes
that cool the air during the hottest
months as well as perpetually circulating
the air. The sea also magnifies the clarity of the
light in the region and is said to be the secret
behind the grapes reaching phenolic ripeness.
Then there is the multitude of soil types:
some are alluvial, some sedimentary, others
marine-derived; then you have volcanic rocks,
limestone and clay. There’s a lot to play with.
This, the first release of Il Seggio, takes its
name from the river which dissects Bolgheri,
and the alluvial deposits include vital large
pebbles which aid drainage.
A blend of Merlot, Cabernets Sauvignon and
Franc plus Petit Verdot, the wine is matured in
225-litre French barriques (30% new, 70%
second use) for 15 months before bottling.
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Newton Vineyard,
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Yountville, California
2015 (14.5%)
Saturated black-red in colour, with sensually
compelling aromas of dark fruits, incense and sweet
leather. Pristine, pure and head-turning. On the
palate, this has classic Napa fruit: dark, rich and
welcoming yet profound, amply ripe yet saved from
overripeness by the precision and freshness of its
tannins as well as the innate grain and complexity of
the fruit. Drink 2018-2030
£140 Clos19, Justerini & Brooks
I  C
was born in Milan, into a family that loved quality
wines but didn’t have any connection with the
winemaking industry besides a passion for it,’
says Newton’s winemaker, Alberto Bianchi.
‘When it came to decide what path to take for my
studies, my dad took me for a two-day road trip to
Friuli-Venezia Gulia to visit different wineries
including Livio Felluga. We spent the entire two
days with winemakers – and the deep passion
they communicated to me was an
inspiration. It was then that I
decided what I wanted to do in
the following years.’
Bianchi studied viticulture
and oenology in his home city,
and his winemaking travels since
have seen him take in Argentina,
Jerez, Margaret River and New
Zealand. ‘Our Yountville Cabernet
represents, in depth, the characteristic of
the location we grow grapes on; that
particular terroir as interpreted by Newton.
In our Yountville vineyard the wines
showcase great lushness, opulence, wealth
and an expression of modernity. They are
fruit-forward yet complex and refined;
never obvious or blatant.’
The 2015 Yountville was selected from
three blocks, with an average vine age of 19
years. The grapes were hand-sorted to
inspect individual berries. The must was
fermented in separate lots and barrel-aged
for 12 months before being blended and
returned to barrel for further maturation.
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VENETO
Cadis, Amarone della
Valpolicella 2015 (14.5%)
Very deep purple black-red. Fresh, intense, bittersweet
cherry fruits singing out of the glass with great force
and limpidity: pristine and beguiling. On the palate,
this is deep, long, resonant and very true to its origins;
the appassimento has served to reinforce rather than
obscure the fruit or take it on a strange or
unpredictable diversion. Splendidly fresh Amarone of
almost primary charms. Drink 2018-2025
£29.90 Continental Wine & Food, Vinissimo
adis is a range from Cantina di Soave; surely
one of the most respected and largest
cooperatives in the world. Bruno Trentini is
its general manager: ‘Our long journey has
been one of growth and modernisation and we’re still
in that process,’ says Trentini. ‘The Cantina today is an
enormous, extended family of 2,200 members. That’s
2,200 families who live and work with passion and
commitment to a great, common project.
‘We have a sense of responsibility
regarding the local area, reflecting a
commitment that is at once both
economic and social, and that
translates into a shared sense of
communal well-being. All said and
done, despite the passage of the years
and all the changes they have brought
with them, the Cantina has remained faithful
to what it was when it was launched in the
far-off days of 1898: an act of love towards
its own corner of the earth and towards its
own extraordinary fruits.’
Made since 1979, annual production of
Cadis Amarone is now 300,000 bottles.
Made in the traditional manner, after the
final fermentation it is aged in large oak
botti before spending further time in bottle
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ALSACE
Martin Schaetzel by
Kirrenbourg, Riesling, Grand
Cru Schlossberg 2016 (13.5%)
Explosive ripe pink grapefruit notes with a smoky gunpowder
backbone and a fine salty mineral character.
An excellent wine with delicious complexity and
richness, yet sublimely delicate on the palate leading
to a long, crisp finish.
£42 Raeburn Fine Wines
M
 
artin Schaetzel began bottling wines under
his own name in the 1930s. Today his
nephew Jean Schaetzel is at the helm and
has been working hard since 1998 to convert the estate
to first organic production and now biodynamics.
‘The earth is my first passion and I devote all my energy
to her,’ says Schaetzel. ‘With biodynamics, I now have the
means to give my Alsatian vineyard what I have always
dearly wished to: to make it proud through producing
great, terroir-driven wines.’
The estate produces 45,000 bottles a year across its
protfolio, of wich Riesling represents 50%.
ARGENTINA
Trivento, Gaudeo Malbec, Vinyes Ocults, Gran Malbec
Paraje Altamira, Mendoza 2015 2015 (14%)
(14.5%)
Delicious rich and fresh red cherry expression on the nose
followed by well-integrated herbal notes and floral
fruit on the palate plus spicy notes from well-judged
oak. Firm, velvety tannins to finish.
N/A UK www.trivento.com
T
 
rivento was founded in 1996 and was
named in honour of the three winds – the
Polar, the Sudestada and the Zonda – which
sweep across Mendoza, cooling the grapes and
helping prevent vine diseases in this sunny region.
This Platinum-winning Malbec comes from a vineyard
planted in 2005. It is produced in the traditional manner,
but slightly less conventionally it is aged in 5,000-litre
concrete eggs for 14 months. About 5,000 bottles were
made of this vintage.
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ARGENTINA
Finca Sophenia, Synthesis
Malbec, Gualtallary, Tupungato,
Mendoza 2015 (14%)
Malbec at its most elegant! Deep, brooding, earthy notes
mingled with wild mountain herbs, grass and juicy,
intense, spicy dark cherries. Incredibly pure with
perfect oak and a very long, fresh finish.
£28.95 Ellis Wines, Magnum Wine Shop, The Hitchin Wine Co,
The Wine Reserve
 Y
ou certainly need a few layers on when
strolling through the vineyards that
produced this top-drawer Malbec. They
might be drenched in sunshine but, at 1,200m
altitude and in the shadow of the Andes mountains,
they bring a certain chill with them as well.
Finca Sophenia takes its name from Sophia and
Eugenia, the daughters of owner Roberto Luka, who
established this property more than 20 years ago.
For this wine, berries are carefully hand-picked in
early April, then gravity-fed into tanks for fermentation
before they enjoy one year of maturation in new French
oak barrels.
ARGENTINA
The beautifully rich nose shows chocolate, ripe cherries and
lovely fresh acidity, while the palate has a huge concentration
of deliciously ripe dark plum, fruits of the forest, cherries and
blueberries. Really well-judged oak to finish.
N/A UK www.vinyesocults.com
V
inyes Ocults translates as ‘hidden
vineyard’ in Catalan (winemaker Tomás
Stahringer also consults in Spain) as the
Uco Valley estate is tucked away among ancient
trees, mountain streams and organic orchards.
It began as a garage project in 2007 at the family
home in Villa del Parque, Godoy Cruz, with Stahringer
buying in grapes and borrowing fermentation tanks and
other winemaking supplies. In two months they had sold
out of their initial 400 litres. Spurred on by their success,
the family soon bought a farm in Mendoza’s Uco Valley.
Its flagship Gran Malbec is aged for 12 months in used
French and American oak.

AUSTRALIA
Brokenwood, ILR Reserve
Semillon, Hunter Valley,
New South Wales 2011 (11%)
Highly aromatic aromas of lemongrass, toast and lime
marmalade. The palate is incredibly energetic and
precise, with laser-like acidity and generous freshly
squeezed lime. Starting to show great complexity.
£45 Negociants UK
H
 
unter Valley and Semillon are justifiably
famous bedfellows, and few producers
can make such awarded, ageworthy
examples as Brokenwood.
The ILR takes its name from managing director and
chief winemaker Iain Leslie Riggs, who has worked at
Brokenwood since the early 1980s. He was instrumental
in the decision to branch out into producing white
wines as well as reds.
This Platinum-winning wine is always aged for six
years before release, but during that time sees no oak.
The layers of complexity develop from time spent in
bottle and it can continue to mature further.
AUSTRALIA
Allegiance Wines, Unity
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Coonawarra, South Australia
2013 (14.5%)
Lovely bouquet of blackcurrant, cedar and menthol
leads to a plush palate of generous black fruit and
supple tannins enveloped in well-handled oak. A big,
ripe style showing great balance and generousity.
N/A UK www.allegiancewines.com.au
T
 
im Cox, founder of Allegiance Wines, has
been in the wine trade for more than 25
years. He has travelled extensively to wine
regions across Europe (where he has partnerships
with wineries in Provence), New Zealand (Marlborough)
and of course Australia, where he discovered a fantastic
vineyard that was the source of this Platinum winner.
Wines in the Unity range are dedicated to Erik de
Haart, who survived the 2002 Bali bombings while many
of his Coogee Dolphins Rugby League team mates did
not. The bottle label features a ribbon and the words
‘Shoulder to shoulder we stand in pride, love and unity’,
and Cox says: ‘While we will never know the emotional
pain he endures, we stand with Erik.’
PLATINUMS
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Stella Bella, Suckfizzle
Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon,
Margaret River, Western
Australia 2015 (12.6%)
Rich nose of tomato leaf, fresh asparagus, acacia
honey and green apricot. The palate has lots of
greengage and pineapple fruit with baked apple
hints. Great depth, weight and length.
£29.99 The Vineyard
I 
nspired by the seminal white wine of Domaine
de Chevalier in Bordeaux’s Pessac-Léognan,
the Suckfizzle Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon made
its debut with the 1997 vintage.
The fruit comes from a single plot in Augusta, the most
southern vineyard in Margaret River. There is a strong
maritime climate here, thanks to the Blackwood River inlet
in the east, the Southern Ocean to the south, and the
Indian Ocean to the west.
The blend has been slightly tweaked over the years,
but the past few vintages have seen the blend settle at
around 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Semillon.
AUSTRALIA
Avon Brae, Shiraz, Eden Valley,
South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
Jammy blackberry and rhubarb crumble tones with cinnamon
and oak spice. The smooth, broad palate has more ripe black
and blueberry fruit, with lovely soft mocha coffee notes and
intriguing spice to the deliciously long finish.
N/A UK www.dorrienestate.com.au
A
s with many of South Australia’s highly
prized regions, Eden Valley only became
known as a serious winemaking
destination in the 1840s when it was first settled.
It is a relatively cool-climate zone for South Australia,
particularly when you consider that its immediate
neighbour is the Barossa Valley, but the increased
elevation of its land – with vineyards planted up to 500m
altitude – has arguably been one of the key driving forces
behind its success.
David and Mardi Hall purchased the Avon Brae
property with its historic homestead in 1996 and the wines
are made by Julie Montgomery.
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Calabria Family, Saint Petri
Shiraz-Carignan, Barossa
Valley, South Australia 2016 (14.5%) Shiraz, Eden Valley, South
Rich fruit cake and coffee nose, then a full but creamy-textured Australia 2015 (14.5%)
palate with lovely spice and earthy characters.
Complex – loaded with dark, fresh silky fruit, lovely
spicy, savoury notes, and hints of fennel and anise.
N/A UK www.calabriawines.com.au
C
 
alabria Family Wines was founded by
Francesco and Elisabetta Calabria in
1945 and has been family owned since.
Francesco started making and selling wine to
friends, improvising with winemaking equipment by
using any household materials to hand – including his
wife’s laundry tubs. When the Australian economy
went downhill in the late 1980s it almost spelled the
end for the family venture but, thanks to more hard
graft and ingenuity, things began to boom.
Riverina is Calabria’s home, but in 2012 it extended
into Barossa, acquiring three vineyards. Chief
winemaker Emma Norbiato, who joined Calabria in
2009, was named Woman in Wine Winemaker of 2016.
AUSTRALIA
Hardys, Eileen Hardy Shiraz
2015 (14.5%)
Floral, dark plum, chocolate and coconut nose. The palate has
lashings of sweet dark blackberry fruit, lovely well-judged oak,
a very elegant structure and a long, satisfying finish of
chocolate and spice.
£49.99 Cellar One
T
 
he Hardys have been making award-
winning wines since 1857 – more than fve
generations of family ownership.
This Platinum winner is one of a range named in
honour of the woman known as ‘the first lady of wine’,
who took over and built up the family business
following the sudden death of her husband, Tom
Mayfield Hardy, the second-generation winemaker.
She was given an OBE for her outstanding
contribution to Australian wine.
Only the choicest fruit makes the cut for this Shiraz,
which matured for 18 months in French oak barrels.
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AUSTRALIA
Dandelion Vineyards, Red
Queen of the Eden Valley
Deliciously complex, layered nose of ripe red berries,
black pepper, cloves and dark chocolate. The palate is
packed with boysenberry, damson and plum, and
hints of liquorice and violet on the cool, long finish.
£46.99 Liberty Wines
T
he Red Queen of the Eden Valley vineyard
is more than 100 years old, yet its ancient
vines continue to produce fruit year after
year – albeit in small but concentrated yields.
Nothing is rushed at Dandelion Vineyards when it
comes to making this Platinum winner. Grapes are
hand-picked in April, then two-thirds of them are gently
crushed over the remaining one third of whole-bunch
fruit. They’re then left to ferment in small, open-top vats,
before being basket-pressed into new and one-year-old
French barriques. The wine then stays in the same wood
to mature for two years, before further bottle ageing
ahead of release.
AUSTRALIA
Heartland, Directors’ Cut
Shiraz, Langhorne Creek,
South Australia 2014 (14.5%)
Savoury, juicy seductive dark fruits on the nose. The palate has
long and luscious savoury cedar-wood spice and
coconut complexity to the vibrant fresh red fruit.
Delicious touch of vanilla on the finish.
£20.40-£22 Exel Wines, Great Western Wine, Oddbins
T
his is the star of the show for Heartland
and is named Directors’ Cut because, in
the owner’s own words: ‘As with films, the
director’s cut is regarded as the definitive version
and is made with no compromises.’
Consequently, it is not surprising that it is made
with the best Langhorne Creek Shiraz fruit that Heartland
can lay its hands on. The berries come from vines across
the region that are more than 40 years old and harvested
in the cool of the night. The wine matured in new 80%
French and 20% American oak barrels for 14 months.

AUSTRALIA
Kilikanoon, Oracle Shiraz, Clare Levantine Hill, Pinot Noir,
Valley, South Australia 2014 (14.5%) Yarra Valley, Victoria 2015 (13.5%)
Rich, ripe, intense aromas of cherry stone, sweet spice, light
oak toast, dried blueberry and meaty hints. There’s lots of very
impressive forward dark fruit on the palate with hints of
mocha, very fine tannins and wonderful length.
£50 Mentzendorff
POA $ Old Bridge Cellars
T
 
he Kilikanoon estate was officially
established in 1997 by Kevin Mitchell, but
in reality, its history goes back further than
that. Kevin’s father, Mort, has been working the
vineyards in Clare Valley for more than 40 years, and is
responsible for planting some of the most esteemed
plots in the region (Kilikanoon has several Rieslings
from named in his honour from blocks he planted).
The Oracle Shiraz is one of Kilikanoon’s finest wines,
crafted from old-vine fruit sourced from the sub-
region of Leasingham. The wine is aged for 18 months
in a mix of new and one-year-old French oak
hogsheads before being released.
AUSTRALIA
Millon Estate, The Royal Shiraz, Nockie’s Palette by John Duval,
Barossa Valley, South Australia Shiraz, Barossa, South
2013 (14%) Australia 2010 (14.5%)
Expressive cassis aromas with menthol and herbal spices.
The palate is full of lovely ripe cassis fruit with
intriguing hints of meat, smoke, leather and
rosemary, underpinned by delicious acidity.
N/A UK www.millonwines.com.au
S
 
imon Gilbert, the winemaker at Millon
Estate, is the fifth generation of his family
to work with grapes – his great-great-
grandfather, Joseph, who planted Eden Valley’s first
ever vines at Pewsey Vale in 1842.
Millon’s owners say that it their – and Gilbert’s – aim is
to always let the fruit lead the way in their wines, and they
practise minimal intervention in both vineyard and cellar.
The grapes are hand-picked over several weeks and
several passes through vineyard to ensure they are of
optimal ripeness. The wine finishes its fermentation and
then matures in a mix of French and American oak.
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The nose is rich and complex with notes of red and dark fruit,
sweet spices and earthy hints. The palate is round, rich and
smooth, showing a good weight of red fruit, intriguing gamey
hints and beautifully silky tannins.
N/A UK www.levantinehill.com.au
E
lias (Eli) and Colleen Jreissati don’t take
‘no’ for an answer. There were more than a
few shakes of heads received from a clutch
of consultants who stated that the land they wanted
to plant on was too steep and too dotted with
underlying outcrops of rocks to make it viable.
But one diamond-tipped drilling rig later and it
seems that the Jreissati’s conviction and belief in the
land’s potential was more than sound.
Daughter Samantha has been running the business
since 2014 and the wines are made by Paul Bridgeman.
This Platinum winner is a blend of 12 batches sourced
from their Maroondah Highway vineyard.
AUSTRALIA
Blueberry compote nose plus game, pastry and violet hints.
The palate is equally complex, with lovely savoury
grilled meat flavours, lots of dark fruit and terrific
lift from deliciously bright acididty.
N/A UK www.nockiespalette.com
J 
ohn Duval is an icon of Australian wine.
He was a winemaker at Penfolds for
almost three decades, before launching his
own eponymous label in 2003.
He also has his fingers in several pies across Europe,
South America and the US, and then in 2009 teamed
up with Nockie’s Palette. This venture seeks out
winemakers considered among the world’s best in a
range of different grape varieties
Duval sourced fruit from a special selection of old
vineyards in the Eden Valley and Ebenezer regions of
the Barossa, and the wine then spent 20 months in new
French oak hogsheads and used barrels.
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Schild, Moorooroo Shiraz, Stella Bella, Luminosa Cabernet
Barossa Valley, South Australia Sauvignon, Margaret River,
2015 (14.5%) Western Australia 2016 (14.5%)
Lovely berry fruit and dark fruit cake aromas with hints of
wood spice. The structured palate is fresh, bright and
tangy with vanilla and toasty oaky hints and great
depth. Restrained and elegant too – delicious.
N/A UK www.schildestate.com.au
W
 
inery co-founder Ben Schild passed
away suddenly in 1956, just four
years after launching his eponymous
estate in 1952. That could have meant the end for
the business, but his 16-year-old son, Ed (the youngest
of eight children but the only one still living at home)
took over the reins.
Moorooroo means ‘meeting of two waters’ in the
local Aboriginal language, reflecting the vineyard’s
location between the North Para River and Jacob’s
Creek. The site’s age is staggering – a few precious rows
are now more than 169 years old, producing very low
yields of super-concentrated berries. Just 200 cases of
this Platinum winner are made each year.
AUSTRALIA
Wolf Blass, Estates of the Grant Burge, 20 Year Old
Barossa, St John’s Ebenezer Rd Tawny, Barossa, South
Sapphire Label Shiraz, Barossa, Australia NV (20.5%)
South Australia 2012 (14.8%) Christmassy aromas of fruit cake and mince pies. The palate is
Developed dark blackberry fruit aromas with hints of
sweet spices. Rich, full bodied and well developed
cassis and blackberry on the palate, great acidity and
herbal complexity through the long finish.
N/A UK www.wolfblass.com
T
 
hree vineyards in the famed Ebeneezer
sub-region of the northern Barossa Valley
are the fruit source for this Platinum winner.
This district receives low rainfall, warm daytime
temperatures and, crucially, cool nights, which give the
grapes a long, slow ripening.
The 2012 vintage was a tricky one, with robust winds
during flowering leading to reduced yields. But the berries
that survived were small, concentrated and perfectly ripe.
Once made, the wine spent 18 months in new and
seasoned French oak, and the winemakers predict it will
mature gracefully in bottle until at least 2030.
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AUSTRALIA
Lovely ripe red and black fruit on the nose with hints of dried
herbs, cedar, tobacco and vanilla. The palate has a
great harmony of ripe fruit, savoury black olive hints
and really fresh acidity. Complex and intriguing.
N/A UK www.stellabella.com.au
T
he hallmark of southern Margaret River
Cabernet Sauvignon is elegant, feminine-
styled wines of violet perfume,’ says Stella
Bella’s chief winemaker, Luke Jolliffe.
‘We don’t seem to get the heat, the amount of alcohol
or body down here. I’m not trying to say that one style of
Cabernet is better than another, but for me it’s really
about showing that diversity and lift out of the glass.’
The Luminosa range of wines are Stella Bella’s
‘brightest stars’ so only made when the vintage fully
warrants it. This Platinum winner comes from two
vineyards: each parcel is vinified separately then matured
for 18 months, with the best barrels being blended and
then settled in French oak for a few more months.
AUSTRALIA
lusciously sweet, with lovely fresh lime and lemon
peel notes and wonderfully complex layers of
hazelnut and tea leaf right through the long finish.
£39.99 Cellar One, Harrods
T
ailoring was the original profession of
Grant Burge’s founder, John Burge, but
after relocating with his family from
Wiltshire, England to South Australia’s Barossa
region in 1855, he soon found himself the winemaker
at a local winery. Four generations later, and the Burge
clan is still at it.
This Platinum winner is a blend of Shiraz, Mataro
(aka Mourvèdre) and Grenache. The Grant Burge team
uses a production process akin to Sherry’s solera
system, where a small proportion of 20-year-old wines
are extracted from barrels each year for bottling and
replaced with specially selected younger wines.

AUSTRALIA
Hardys, Rare Muscat NV (20%)
A wonderfully rich nose of dark burnt toffee that leads to a
palate full of extremely rich, raisined fruit. This is lusciously
sweet, with intriguing herbal and savoury hints adding
superb complexity.
N/A UK www.hardyswines.com
T
 
he final blend of this wine (comprising
mainly a grape known locally as Muscat
Brown) has an average age of 25 years
and has matured in a mix of old French and
American barriques, hogsheads and puncheons.
Fewer than 800 bottles were produced.
‘The Hardys fortified range is crafted from our
reserve wines, which have been matured in barrel
over many decades,’ says chief winemaker Paul
Lapsley. ‘Hardys has made magnificent, unique and
innovative fortifieds for more than 100 years, and
this release adds to that wonderful history.‘
AUSTRALIA
Morris, Old Premium Rare
Liqueur Muscat, Rutherglen,
Victoria NV (17.1%)
Hauntingly complex, aged aromas with nutty, dried orange
peel and figs. Massively concentrated palate with great
complexity of mouthfilling golden syrup, maple wood, espresso,
mocha, brine and spice. Long, beautiful nutty finish.
£77.90-£99/50cl Exel Wines, Liberty Wines
G
 
eorge Francis Morris created his eponymous
Rutherglen winery in 1859 and less than
three decades later had taken his vineyard
holdings to more than 80ha. At the time, this made
Morris the largest wine producer in the Southern Hemisphere.
The family company has had to negotiate several hurdles
over the years – not least when phylloxera brought
Rutherglen to its knees at the end of the 19th century. But
the family lives on, and is a proud exponent of some of the
finest fortified wines in the world.
This luxurious sticky, from 100% Muscadelle grapes,
contains just over 400g/l of residual sugar. To classify as
‘Rare’, the wine ages for a minumum of 20 years.
PLATINUMS
For tasting
notes of all wines,
plus prices and
AUSTRALIA stockists, see
Decanter.com/
dwwa
Morris, Cellar Reserve
Grand Tawny NV (19%)
The nose opens with complex layers of tangerine, star anise,
dried apricot and black tea. The palate is equally intriguing,
boasting powerfully sweet, tangy orange fruit and a lovely,
warm maple-wood finish.
N/A UK www.morriswines.com
Y
ou’re only as good as your last game, and
it’s imperative to make quality wine for the
story to continue,’ says Morris’s chief
winemaker, David Morris.
It’s an outlook that has served his family extremely well
over the past 150 years, with David crediting his father as
being the most profound influence on his career. ‘Echoing
throughout my winemaking life is my father’s great belief in
always delivering flavour.’
Aged for about 15 years, this Platinum winner (available
only at the Morris cellar door) is a stunning Australian
fortified wine and upholds the family tradition with aplomb.
AUSTRALIA
Morris, Old Premium Rare
Liqueur Topaque, Rutherglen,
Victoria NV (17.5%)
Amazing savoury characters to the nose: burnt toffee, treacle,
brazil nut and pecan. The palate is hugely complex, full of
coffee, candied orange, clove and vanilla, with lovely acidity
underlining the sweetness and a long, creamy finish.
N/A UK www.morriswines.com
C
ompleting a hat-trick of Platinum gongs for
Morris at the 2018 Decanter World Wine
Awards is this striking wine which, like the Old
Premium Rare Liqueur Muscat, is from 100% Muscadelle
grapes and bottled with about 400g/l of residual sugar.
In terms of flavour profile, Topaque is often considered
to be a lighter, finer wine than Rutherglen Muscat with
flavours of candied fruits, honey, toffee and a distinctive
cold tea character, as opposed to the heavier raisin and
chocolate notes of Muscat.
All other aspects of its production are near identical to
Muscat, including the ageing classifications, so this ‘Rare’
has also seen a minimum of 20 years’ ageing.
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Allram, Renner 1öTW
Grüner Veltliner, Kamptal,
Niederösterreich 2016 (13%)
Youthful, refined, layered nose of nuts, lime, stone and orchard
fruit. The palate is well structured with crisp acidity,
saline minerality and excellent length. A seriously
good Grüner with profound complexity and promise.
Bottle ageing will only add to its stature.
£31 ABS Wine Agencies
T
 
he Allram winery is certainly a family
business, with five members across three
generations fulfilling a variety of roles, from
sales and marketing to cellar and vineyard work.
Erich and his son Lorenz share the winemaking and
viticultural responsibilities, and Erich’s father-in-law
Walter often patrols the vines he has known for decades.
The 35-year-old Renner vineyard is at the foot of the
Kammerner Gaisberg and climbs to 330m above sea level
on a steep, east-facing slope. The fruit is fermented usung
the wild yeasts of the vineyard, and the wine matures in
2,100-litre oak barrels.
AUSTRIA
Schloss Gobelsburg, Riesling
Trockenbeerenaulese,
Niederösterreich 2015 (7.5%)
Very elegant nose of fine apricots, peaches, candied lemon peel
and discreet spiciness. In the mouth, it’s well-balanced and
pure with fine acidity, opulent sweetness and excellent length.
This is quite superb, an exquisitely detailed wine with
no flaws in its make-up.
N/A UK www.gobelsburg.at
M
 
onks were still running Schloss Gobelsburg
(which has segments of cellar dating to the
11th century) until 1995, when ownership
passed to business partners Michael Moosbrugger and
Wilhelm Bründlmayer.
When new owners walk through the door, especially such
an old one, it’s expected they will overhaul exisiting facilities
with sparkling new technology. But the duo instead began
working out what they could remove, their idea being to pare
things back so the individuality of the wines could shine.
The estate is well known for its sweet wines, but the dry,
continental climate here means botrytis is rare. But when
enough noble rot infected berries are produced, the end
results are spectacular indeed.
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AUSTRIA
Rabl, Ried Schenkenbichl
Alte Reben Grüner Veltliner,
Kamptal, Niederösterreich
2016 (13.5%)
Ripe apricot, pineapple, candied peel and floral
aromas. Delicious, harmonious and crisp palate
of fresh apricots, white pepper and herbs.
Immaculate length and balance.
£24.90 Hallgarten & Novum, Merry Widows
T
he Rabl family has been farming in
Kamptal since the mid-18th century. Back
then it was to grow a variety of crops, but
over the years they narrowed their focus to grapes.
By 1900, Ignaz Rabl, the great grandfather of
current head of the family Rudolf, had built up a
successful business supplying barrels of wine to
nearby inns and guesthouses.
Today, Rudolf’s wines are garlanded with top
accolades from around the world – the latest being
this Platinum winner, from mineral-laden rocky,
limestone soils.
BALKANS
Tikveš, Barovo, Tikvesh,
Povardarje, Macedonia 2015 (14.7%)
Richly concentrated aromas of blackcurrant, smoke and ripe
cherry. Grainy and polished on the palate with subtle oak,
gorgeous plummy fruit and fine acidity running throughout.
£17.60-£20.49 Exel Wines, Hallgarten & Novum
T
he region of Tikvesh has experienced
several turbulent times over the years, not
least in the eary 1990s when Macedonia
declared independence from the former Yugoslavia.
Another landmark came just after World War II
when the Yugoslavian state nationalised swathes of
private property. Within Tikvesh it took ownership of a
group of family-owned wineries and brought them
together under one company, naming it after the
region itself and building a new complex.
This Platinum winner is an equal blend of the
indigenous grapes Kratošija and Vranac, grown in the
micro-region of Barovo.

BALKANS
Domačija Ražman, Malvazija
Antiqua, Slovenska Istra,
Primorska, Slovenia 2015 (13%)
Interesting and intriguing nose of confit peaches, pastry and
coriander. This complexity carries onto the palate,
which shows creamy lees, acacia honey and a saline
tang. Lovely freshness on the finish.
N/A UK www.razman.si
T
 
he Ražman winery has 4ha of vines
planted in Gračišče, a village in the
hinterland of Slovenian Istria. The domaine
is more than 100 years old, but the Ražman family has
been making wine for centuries.
Until 2006, its two wines (one red, one white) were
sold purely in the on-site, family-run restaurant, but the
business flourished when more vineyards were planted
with new varieties and a new winery was built.
The old-vine Malvazija grapes are macerated in
1,500-litre, open-top plastic containers, where both the
initial and malolactic fermentations occur naturally. Then
the wine is aged for 24 months in French barriques and
tonneaux before being bottled unfiltered.
BALKANS
Vinska Klet Brda, Bagueri
Ribolla Gialla, Goriška Brda,
Primorska, Slovenia 2013 (14.5%)
Rich yet dry, with abundant botrytis notes of quince, apricot
and confit fruit. Refined, creamy texture on the palate
backed by well-structured and well-handled oak.
Flavourful and long.
N/A UK www.klet-brda.si
B
 
agueri is named after Silverio de Baguer; a
Catalonian count and wine fanatic who
planted the first post-phylloxera vineyard in
Goriška Brda in 1881.
The Ribolla Gialla variety (also known as Rebula) is at
the core of the Klet Brda company’s enterprises. The aim of
this Platinum winner was to find a balance between
Slovenian winemaking tradition with modern methods.
The fruit for this wine comes from vineyards aged
bewteen 10 and 40 years old planted on marl/sandstone
soils. The hand-picked grapes are fermented in 6,000-litre
barrels and barriques, before going on to mature for
another year in 6,000-litre barrels.
PLATINUMS
For tasting
notes of all wines,
plus prices and
BALKANS stockists, see
Decanter.com/
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Gross, Colles, Stajerska
Slovenija, Podravje, Slovenia
2015 (13.5%)
Stony minerality, subtle grapefruit and lime flower aromatics
on the nose. Gooseberry and grass follow on the
palate with subtle oak enhancing both the
complexity and textural feel of the wine.
N/A UK www.gross.at
W
ith beginnings in 1907, when Heinrich
Gross acquired his first vineyard,
Gross has remained a family-owned,
business, with brothers Johannes, 21, and Michael, 19,
now at the helm.
The Illyrian climate of this region (a combination of
warm Mediterranean and cool Alpine influences) has a
significant impact on the wines. This includes good
rainfall in the summer, as well as day/night temperature
fluctuations of up to 20°C, which intensify aromatics.
The gradient (as steep as 35°) and altitude of 500m of
the vineyards makes manual labour unavoidable.
The wine is left to mature on its lees for 24 months in
the family cellars in Gorca.
BORDEAUX
Château Castera, Cru
Bourgeois, Médoc 2015 (13%)
Coffee, tobacco and oak on the nose. The palate is juicy and
balanced with pronounced blackcurrant and smoky spice.
There’s a good expression of black fruit on the finish.
N/A UK www.chateau-castera.com
T
he 63ha estate of Château Castera
boasts a long and rich history that can be
traced back to the Middle Ages.
Today Thomas C Press is the manager of the cru
bourgeois estate. It was his father who purchased the
property in the mid-1980s and began revamping the
entire operation, and since stepping into the spotlight in
2008 Thomas hasn’t let the pace drop, aiming to match
the standards of classed-growth wines. To this end, he
has employed Eric Boissenot as consultant oenologist.
This Platinum winner is a blend of 65% Merlot, 25%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit
Verdot, from clay-limestone and gravel soils.
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Château Montlabert,
St-Emilion Grand Cru 2016 (14.5%)
Clean, intense fruit concentration with layers of sweet spicy
oak, chocolate and cinnamon. A firm tannic grip holds the
palate together, fleshed out by blackberry, smoke and pencil
lead notes.
£35 AC Gallie, Bon Coeur, Hennings
S
 
ome wine lovers may have not heard of
Château Montlabert, but this Platinum
award may change that. The win is perhaps
not surprising given that the estate geographically
rubs shoulders with lauded neighbours such as Figeac,
Clos des Jacobins and Cheval Blanc.
Raising its profile is clearly an aim of the Castel family
too, who bought the château in 2008 and went through
the whole property with a fine toothcomb, making
adjustments as they felt necessary.
Today the 13ha of vineyards are planted to 80%
Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the same components
of the blend. The wine is aged for 14 months in barrel and
then given further bottle ageing before release.
BORDEAUX
Château Haut-Bergeron,
Sauternes 2015 (14.5%)
Amazingly concentrated nose of honey and flowers. The palate
is richly unctuous with intense layers of ripe pineapple, mango
and honey – a great depth of flavour that is underpinned by
delicious, refreshing acidity. A lovely wine.
£32 Pierre Hourlier
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t was near the turn of the 19th century when
the Lamothe family took control of Château
Haut-Bergeron. Aside from an expansion of
vineyard land in the 1950s, things have stayed on
what has always been a successful course.
This blend of 80% Sémillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc and
8% Muscadelle comes from vines grown on a hill of
limestone, sand and gravel, located next door to
Château d’Yquem and Château Climens.
The vines are about 60 years old and, come harvest,
perfectly botrytised berries are hand-picked over four to
six separate passes though the vineyard. The finished
wine ages for 18 months in barrel, half of which are new.
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BORDEAUX
Galius, St-Emilion Grand Cru
2016 (14.1%)
Well judged, polished oak complements the fruit on the nose.
Shows good complexity on the palate with red and black fruits,
minerality, spices and florality.
N/A UK www.udpse.com
A
s with much of Europe, the Romans
were an overarching influence in
France, and its soldiers were often
bequeathed tracts of land in recognition of their
industry on the battlefield.
Galius was one such beneficiary, and records show
that he was one of the first soldiers-turned-farmers to
plant vines in St-Emilion. His name lives on in this wine,
one of the jewels in the crown of the Union de
Producteurs de St-Emilion co-operative.
This Platinum winner is a blend of 85% Merlot and
15% Cabernet Franc, which matures for 12 to 14 months
in oak barrels.
BURGUNDY
Domaine Christian Moreau
Pére et Fils, Clos des Hospices,
Les Clos, Chablis Grand Cru
2016 (12.8%)
Stone fruit and sawdust on the vibrant nose leads to
a palate that’s like spiced apple fritters. Prominent
lime acidity gives great finesse and tension which is
a perfect counterpoint to the richness.
£50 Haynes Hanson & Clark
he great-great grandfather of the
present-day Christian Moreau acquired
this exclusive patch of land from the
Chablis Hospice in 1904.
The vines have been replanted since then and are
now an average of 28 years old, but their prime
location – on south-facing slopes of Kimmeridgian clay
– hasn’t changed one inch.
Hand-picked grapes are taken to the winery in small
trailers and unloaded via vibration (to avoid any split
berries) on to sorting tables where they are rigorouly
sifted through. Fermentation takes place in stainless
steel before the wine matures for four months in barrel.

BURGUNDY
Domaine de la Vougeraie,
Bienvenues-Bâtard-
Montrachet Grand Cru 2015 (13%)
Classy and refined on the nose with incredible flinty perfume.
Great ripeness of fruit on the palate but still very
elegant with lovely freshness. Pure white fruit and
taffeta texture, all rounded off by a long finish.
N/A UK www.domainedelavougeraie.com
POA $ Veritas Imports
B
 
ienvenues-Bâtard is a 3.7ha climat
bordering the Bâtard-Montrachet grand
cru, and records of its existence date back
more than 600 years. Planted in 1977, Domaine de la
Vougeraie’s own little plot within it is 0.5ha – which
makes it one of the largest owners.
Legend has it that the Seigneur of Montrachet gave
land to his son, who became a knight (Chevalier-
Montrachet). After he died in battle another son was
born illegitimately, hence the Bâtard, but was
welcomed (Bienvenues) as his heir.
This Platinum winner spends 18 months in
medium-toasted oak (33% new) and a further month
in stainless steel before bottling.
CANADA
Ravine Vineyard, Brut, Niagara Trius, Rosé Brut, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario NV (12%) Peninsula, Ontario NV (12%)
Freshly baked brioche and lemon peel nose. The palate shows
great finesse and minerality with flavours of crisp green apple,
ripe pear and toast characters, leading to great poise on the
chalky finish.
N/A UK www.ravinevineyard.com
R
 
avine Vineyard is owned by Norma Jane
Lowrey Harber and her husband, Blair.
Her family has owned this vineyard and
orchard estate since 1867 when it was bought by her
great-grandfather David Jackson Lowrey.
When the property was under threat from urban
sprawl in 2004, Norma Jane bought it outright from
her mother and siblings.
Although Ravine Vineyards is more renowned for
its still wines and cider, this Platinum winner proves it is
equally good with fizz. Made in the traditional method
from 100% Chardonnay, just 500 cases are produced
each year.
PLATINUMS
For tasting
notes of all wines,
plus prices and
BURGUNDY stockists, see
Decanter.com/
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Domaine Pinson, Mont-de-
Mileu, Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
Beguiling toasted nut, oak and a hint of creamy Camembert on
the nose. The palate backs up the bouquet with a rapier thrust
of intense mineral acidity plus earthy and savoury herbal
tones. An outstandingly elite wine that’s perfectly
balanced and gifted with both the complexity and
class that mark it out as the very best.
£25-£30 Berry Bros & Rudd, Christopher Piper, Goedhuis
POA $ Charles Neal Selections, Skurnik Wines
T
he year 1640 marks the earliest existing
documents that attest to the Pinson
family’s home as being in Chablis. More
than 200 years later Pinson was noted as selling its
very first bottled wines.
The family continued to produce wine (as well as
practising other forms of agriculture) over the next
century, but in 1940 things went to another level when
Louis Pinson made the decision to focus purely on
making Chablis wines.
Louis retired in 1983 and today it is Charlène, his
great-granddaughter, who runs the property alongside
her father Laurent, and his brother Christophe.
CANADA
A restrained nose of grapefruit peel with a pretty palate of
watermelon and raspberry. The finish is long and chalky with
balanced minerality.
N/A UK www.triuswines.com
T
ucked away between Lake Ontario and
the Niagara escarpment, Trius has been
making wine for more than three decades.
Incumbent winemaker is Australian Craig
McDonald, who has been in the Niagara region for the
past 20 years but has also worked vintages in his
homeland as well as the US and New Zealand.
During his tenure at Trius, he has helped the
winery make a name for itself – particularly with its
sparkling wines. This Platinum winner is a blend of
70% Pinot Noir, 23% Chardonnay and 7% Pinot
Meunier aged on its lees for more than two years.
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Thirty Bench, Small Lot Steel
Post Vineyard Riesling,
Beamsville Bench, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2015 (10.6%)
Complex, petrolly aromas, with hints of lemon and
fine minerality. The off-dry palate is zesty and
expansive with layers of apple, sherbet and lime on a
honeyed, grapefruit finish.
N/A UK www.thirtybench.com
B
 
eamsville Bench is a minuscule district in
Niagara, but one which has developed a
reputation that far outweighs its size. Here,
the vineyards reside on steep slopes – a rarity in flat
Niagara – thus creating a specific microclimate.
The 1.6ha Steel Post vineyard was planted in 1983 and
has since been the source of Thirty Bench’s most
successful and prestigious Rieslings ever since.
The grapes for this Platinum winner were hand-picked
and sorted from older vines, before being cool-fermented
(this practice being a favourite of winemaker Emma
Garner) and aged in stainless steel. As the Small Lot in the
name suggests, just 278 cases of this vintage were made.
CAUCASUS & EURASIA
Maranuli, Qvevri Kisi, Kakheti,
Georgia 2017 (12.5%)
A heavenly skin-contact wine with aromas of peach
skin, orange peel, gentle hazelnut and redcurrant.
VALUE On the palate, grippy, nutty tannins assert
themselves alongside the apricot, baked
herb and woody notes of the Kisi fruit.
Wow! Kisi at its best – a benchmark wine.
N/A UK www.maranuli.com
M
 
aranuli is only six years old, but significant
investment and exacting standards have
seen its success rocket in that short period.
This dry, amber wine is made exclusively from the
local Kisi grape and uses ancient, traditional Georgian
winemaking practices in its production.
The wine sees prolonged skin contact and is
fermented in clay amphorae, or qvevri, of which Maranuli
has more than 100, each handmade and bearing their
own unique design.
Maranuli advises wine lovers not to drink it too chilled,
but somewhere between 16°C and 18°C where it will more
than hold its own against meat dishes, smoked cheeses
and spicy cuisine.
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CANADA
Wayne Gretzky Estates, No99
Vidal Icewine, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2016 (11%)
A vibrant bouquet of tropical fruit, orange and honey leads
to an intense palate of peach and mango with
well-balanced notes of caramel over citrus zest.
N/A UK www.gretzkyestateswines.com
F
or those who don’t know about ice hockey,
Wayne ‘The Great One’ Gretzky has been
called the world’s best player ever, and is one
of Canada’s most beloved sons.
Since retiring from playing and coaching, he took a stake
in a wine brand, which has named one of its collections No99
after the number that was emblazoned on Gretzky’s jersey
throughout his career.
The Vidal fruit for this Platinum winner is taken from small
lots that are harvested when temperatures drop to -10°C. The
grapes are pressed while still frozen, therefore releasing only
the purest of juice. About 20% of the wine is fermented in oak
which adds complexity and structure.
CENTRAL ITALY
Fazi Battaglia, Massaccio,
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
Classico Superiore, Le Marche
2016 (14.5%)
Shows lots of honey – very rich and textured – along
with citrus and fabulously rich apricot fruit. There’s
great concentration and depth on the palate and
splendid length.
£20 Annessa Imports
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stablished just a few years after the end of
World War II, Fazi Battaglia has built its
winery solely on the Verdicchio grape. Its aim
ever since has been to achieve greatness for this variety
and the hills of Castelli di Jesi in the Marche region.
This cuvée (Massaccio is the historic name for
Cupramontana where these vineyards are located) is the
winery’s richest and most concentated expression of
Verdicchio. Fruit is taken from the estate’s 130ha of vines,
with a proportion left to partially raisin.
The grapes are fermented in concrete and the wine
rests on its lees for six months before being aged in bottle
for a minimum of eight months.

CENTRAL ITALY
Viticoltori Broccatelli Galli,
Sagrantino di Montefalco,
Umbria 2014 (14.5%)
Understated nose with a mineral hint and a gentle floral touch
of rose petals and pot pourri. The tannins are very
high yet fresh acidity provides good support. Huge
dark fruits and spices on the palate.
N/A UK www.broccatelligalli.it
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uintilio Galli and Marcello Broccatelli
founded their company in 1951 and today,
under the stewardship of Marcello, six of
the pair’s grandchildren are continuing their work.
It was only in the late 1980s that the first vineyards
were purchased – 50ha in the commune of Torgiano, a
medieval village near the Chiascio and Tevere rivers in
Umbria’s heartland.
Today the family owns 80ha, the extra 30ha in the
Montefalco area planted to Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
and the indigenous Sagrantino variety, from which this
Platinum winner is made. The goal then, as it is today, is
to represent both modern-day excellence and Umbria’s
rich winemaking traditions.
CHAMPAGNE
Piper-Heidsieck, Brut 2008 (12%)
The nose is very serious and expresses some earthy tones along
with toasted bread and acacia. The refreshing acidity has a
pink grapefruit profile, while the palate exhibits a grippy,
savoury sapidity. Long and tense finish.
£59.99 Champagne Direct, The Finest Bubble
POA $ Terlato Wine International
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n the face of it, this Champagne is simply
a marriage of 52% Chardonnay and 48%
Pinot Noir. But dig a little deeper and you
will find a mosaic of 20 premiers and grand crus,
carefully pieced together.
‘With the precision of a watchmaker we select these
crus,’ explains Régis Camus, Piper-Heidsieck’s
legendary chef de caves, who joined the house in 1994,
working under Daniel Thibaut.
‘Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims gives the
perfect structure and balance, backed by Chardonnay
from Côtes de Blancs and Montagne de Reims which
expresses elegance and charm. It is a Champagne that
will mature while remaining youthful and fresh.’
PLATINUMS
For tasting
notes of all wines,
plus prices and
CHAMPAGNE stockists, see
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Charles Heidsieck, Blanc
des Millénaires Blanc de Blancs
Brut 2004 (12%)
Expansive, intense toasted nuttiness dominating. Tight acid
structure and admirable focus on the palate.
Impressive length with a pleasant bitter peel finish.
£165-£175 Clos & Cru, Farr Vintners, Handford, Hedonism,
Selfridges, The Finest Bubble
POA $ Folio Wine Partners
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he first vintage of Charles Heidsieck’s Blanc
des Millénaires was the 1983 vintage. Since
then, the house has only unveiled the 1985,
1990, 1995 and now this Platinum-winning 2004.
The Champagne is a melding of five of the most
significant crus from the Côtes des Blancs, and each
brings something to the table: Avize for its minerality;
Mesnil-sur-Oger for balance; Cramant for complexity;
and the refreshing florality of Vertus and Oger for
richness and muscle.
Cyril Brun has been chef de cave since 2015, taking
over from such illustrious names as Daniel Thibaut,
Régis Camus and Thierry Roset.
CHAMPAGNE
Henriot, Rosé Brut 2008 (12%)
Wonderful tension and precision on the palate with clean
minerality and powerful concentration. Rich notes of red
berries and a soft, fine structure. A very serious wine with
impressive potential.
£77 Salut Wines
H
enriot has been an independent,
family-owned Champagne house for
more than two centuries, based at Maison
Les Aulnois in Pierry, just south of Epernay.
This Platinum-winning rosé Champagne is a blend
of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay from grapes
sourced mainly from premier and grand cru vineyards.
Some 35% of the final blend is made from reserve
wines and the dosage is about 9g/l. Henriot’s chef de
cave Laurent Fresnet even adds in a small proportion
of the prestige Cuve 38 Champagne (a blanc de blancs
from 100% grand cru fruit) for good measure.
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Undurraga, TH Sauvignon
Blanc, Leyda Valley, San
Antonio 2016 (13.7%)
Expressive fennel, green pepper, lemon and ripe mandarin
aroma. Pure and flinty palate with focused,
polished fruit. Finish is lingering and moreish.
£23.50 Eurowines
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afael Urrejola, Undurraga’s winemaker,
always had a concept for the TH (Terroir
Hunter) project: to seek out vineyards in
extreme and challenging regions.
For this Sauvignon Blanc he found such a place in
Leyda, and several plots just 14km from the Pacific
Ocean, where the vines profit from cool, morning
coastal fogs. As the sun rises this fog is dispersed
allowing the grapes to ripen in the afternoon. But this
brings with it its own risks, says Urrejola: ‘They ripen
more without losing their freshness and minerality,
but too much sun isn’t good either. Without the cool
breezes the aromas would be too tropical, resulting in
a very conventional expression of Sauvignon Blanc.’
CHILE
Montes, Outer Limits Old Roots Terramater, Altum Merlot,
Cinsault, Itata Valley 2017 (13.5%) Isla de Maipó, Maipó Valley
Perfumed florality, raspberry compote and spicy cardamom 2015 (13.8%)
aromatics. Concentration and freshness on the palate with a
firm tannic structure and fine earthiness.
£15.50-£22 Exel Wines, Liberty Wines
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tata Valley is 400km south of Chile’s capital,
Santiago, and home to some wonderful
ancient vines. This wine comes from vineyards
planted 25km from the Pacific Ocean, in the same
area where the country’s oldest vines were planted
almost five centuries ago (there are still vines
attached to those original rootstocks).
This vintage was, as usual, dry in Itata – a region
which, although classed cool-climate, can get very
hot in the summer. But Cinsault can take such
conditions.
After fermentation the wine is matured in
third-use oak barrels for three months before
bottling.
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CHILE
Casas del Bosque, Gran
Reserva Syrah, Casablanca
Valley 2015 (14.3%)
Black olive and roasted meat complexity along with intense
berry aromas. Lovely juicy savoury palate showing,
a touch of peppery spice and toast.
£16.25 Auriol Wines, Christopher Piper, Ex-Cellar, The Wine Reserve,
Wines of Interest
C
asas del Bosque’s vineyards, in the most
western reaches of the Casablanca
region, sit on seams of decomposed
granite which, more than 100 million years ago, lay
underneath the Pacific Ocean. This is credited for
imbuing them with a characterful, saline tang.
From vines between 10 and 15 years old, the
grapes for this wine are picked in early to mid-May
and fermented in small, open-top tanks. After a
traditional basket press, the wine then matures for
11 months in French oak, 45% new, before spending a
further six months in bottle. The result is a glorious
take on New World, cool-climate Syrah.
CHILE
Black cherry and blueberry compote with perfumed sage and
rosemary – beautifully lifted aromas along with a
touch of liquorice. Ripe, rich fruit on the palate with
serious tannins.
N/A UK www.terramater.cl
he vines that produce the grapes for
Altum Merlot do not have an easy life. Not
only do their roots have have to toil down
through arid, stony soils near the Maipó River to find
nutrients, in 2015 they were exposed to a very hot
vintage, leading to the harvest arriving a fortnight
earlier than usual.
It’s all worth it of course, as their low yields deliver
beautifully concentrated fruit. Once carefully selected,
the grapes undergo full malolactic fermentation in oak,
and the wine is then aged for 16 months in medium-
toasted, new and two-year-old barrels.

CHILE
Viña Ventisquero, Enclave
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pirque,
Maipó Valley 2013 (14%)
Lovely mature scent of age – tobacco, spice and layers of
evolved fruit. Very fine tannins and balsamic notes
on the palate with freshness on the long finish.
£50 Cambridge Wine Merchants, Davy’s, Soho Wine Supply,
Village Wines
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nclave is the result of an association
between Ventisquero’s head winemaker
Felipe Tosso and ex-Penfold’s chief
winemaker John Duval; their aim being to produce
a multi-faceted Bordeaux blend.
It was a mission that led them to two separate
vineyards in Pirque – one at 750m the other at almost
1,000m. For this 2013 vintage, the pair settled on a
blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 4%
Carmenère and 3% Cabernet Franc. Each variety was
harvested individually but all the grapes went into
barrel for malolactic fermentation, prior to maturing for
18 months in fine-grained French oak.
GREECE
Gaia, Wild Ferment Assyrtiko, Monemvasios, Vin Liastos
Santorini, Aegean Islands 2017 Malvasia, Monemvasia,
(13.5%) Peloponnese 2010 (13%)
Broad complexity on the nose with firm citrus, nettles, salted
butter, preserved lemon and well-integrated oak.
Textured with ripe acidity on the palate, along with
lovely salinity and precision. Superb length.
£22.30-£25.99 Exel Wines, Hallgarten & Novum
$38.99 The Winebow Group
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aia’s Wild Ferment Assyrtiko is not the
same from vintage to vintage. Which
makes it all the more impressive how
regularly it wins international awards such as this.
For this 2017, after half a day’s worth of skin contact,
the juice goes into a combination of stainless steel as well
as barrels of French and American oak, plus acacia too.
As its name suggests, the wine is left to ferment naturally,
then the best barrels and tank wine are blended together.
The winery suggests decanting this Platinum winner
30 minutes to an hour before serving – but you don’t have
to do that immediately. The way it is made means this
wine will mature brilliantly under proper cellar condtions
over the next three years.
PLATINUMS
For tasting
notes of all wines,
plus prices and
GERMANY stockists, see
Decanter.com/
dwwa
Fritz Waßmer, Alte Reben
Spätburgunder, Baden 2015 (13.9%)
A complex nose of dark berries, Morello cherries, hints of
chocolate and roasting aromas. The purity of the Pinot Noir
shines through and there is a nice firm structure behind the
ripe tannins. Great ageing potential.
N/A UK www.weingutfritzwassmer.de
S
ince the Fritz Waßmer winery’s founding
in 1998, Burgundy has always been its
reference point.
Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) is the dominant force
here, and the rootstocks of the vines are sourced
directly from Burgundy. The vineyard is planted on red
chalky sandstone, marl as well as shell limestone, and
the plants are more than 40 years old, giving very low
yields of high-quality fruit.
Spontaneous wild-yeast fermentation is left to end
of its own accord in wooden vats, then the wine ages in
new French oak for about 16 months.
GREECE
Great concentration and vigour with deep notes of prunes,
dates and figs. So much complexity on the palate with
caramelisation, dried pineapple, tangerine and
slightly nutty notes towards the finish. Wonderfully
long and layered – a sophisticated stickie!
£34.49/37.5cl Hallgarten & Novum
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he rock of Monemvasia – which has been
inhabited for more than 1,200 years – is
located just off the coast of Peloponnese.
It rises to an altitude of 300m, has a circumference of
just 3,500m and a solo bridge is the only way in and out (in
fact the town’s name derives from two Greek words: mone
and emvasia, meaning ‘single entrance’.
While the winery itself only opened its doors in 1997, it has
been instrumental in reinvigorating the island’s winemaking
heritage. For this unique sweet wine, the grapes are carefully
laid out to dry in the sun before being fermented then aged
for two years in used oak barrels.
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Château Cabezac, Cuvée
Arthur, Minervois 2015 (14.5%)
Big and brooding, with heady layers of black cherry, plush plum
and blackcurrant underpinned with spicy garrigue. Vibrant,
gutsy fruit on the palate, youthful and exciting, wild and huge.
Great drinking over the next five to seven years.
£24 Cabezac Collections
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blend of 60% Mourvèdre, 30% Syrah and
10% Grenache, this Platinum winner is
just reward for the progress Gontran
Dondain has made since he bought this property in
1997, building it up from the original 34ha estate to more
than 75ha today.
For this cuvée, named after Dondain’s son, grapes are
hand-harvested from vines on the Belvèze plateau, which
has pebbly soils of sandstone, quartz and shale with an
abundance of organic matter.
Once fermented, the wine is aged for 15 months in
one- and two-year-old French oak barrels.
LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
Château Rouquette sur Mer,
L’Absolu, La Clape 2015 (14.5%)
A beautiful projection of terroir, variety and winemaking skill.
The nose is neatly packed with herbs, liquorice, cassis and
violet, and it is generous on the palate with a cool salinity from
the Syrah. Immensely long and very lively right
through to the finish.
N/A UK www.chateaurouquette.com
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acques Boscary represents the fourth
generation of his family in charge of
Château Rouquette sur Mer.
Perched above the cliffs of La Clape next to the
Mediterranean, the estate takes full advantage of the
maritime breezes which help cool the vines in the
baking summer temperatures.
The estate spans more than 400ha, but only 50ha
of these are under vine – mainly Syrah and Mourvèdre
as this cuvée is. This means the vineyards are encircled
by wild flowers, garrigue herbs, scrubland and forest
– the aromas of which are all suggested in the flavours
of the wines.
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LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
Château Rombeau, PHI,
Côtes du Roussillon 2016 (14.5%)
Spicy and expressive on the nose with lovely purity of fruit.
Opulent dark fruit builds on the palate and remains long and
firm on the finish. Built to age.
N/A UK www.domaine-de-rombeau.com
T
he Fabrègue family has tended to the
113ha Château Rombeau for centuries.
Each generation has paid respect to the
traditions of their forebears with regards to terroir
and wine quality, but at the same time has moved with
the times in terms of technology.
Rombeau has largely made its name through its
Rivesaltes dessert wines, but PHI is an icon red wine
within its portfolio.
A blend of 50% Syrah and 50% Grenache, from
70-year-old vines, PHI is matured in barrel for 21 months
and then for several months in bottle before release.
LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
Fortant, Gaia de Fortant,
St-Chinian 2016 (14%)
Cherries and plums pervade the lean, elegant nose. There’s
layered fruit freshness on the palate, with the garrigue herbs of
the terroir showing themselves. This exhibits wonderful
balance between acidity, tannins and alcohol.
N/A UK www.boisset.fr/en
his Platinum winner is an even blend of
Syrah and Grenache from vines grown
organically on ancient clay-limestone soils.
Fontant’s Gaia range – named after the Greek
goddess of the earth – was created in association with
the Michelin two-starred chef Jean-Luc Rabanel of
L’Atelier restaurant in Arles. Rabanel’s focus on
organics and vegetarian cuisine (vegetables comprise
80% of his menu) mean such dishes are the perfect
partner to the wines.
This Platinum winner is partially aged on its fine lees
for six months with about a third of the wine also
matured in oak.

LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
Mas Lasta, Terrasses du Larzac
2016 (14%)
There’s a core of sweet fruit with an oak influence. Bitter spice,
dark choclate and robust structure with a suave texture and
great persistence.
N/A UK mas.lasta@yahoo.fr
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as Lasta’s winemaker, Anne-Laure
Sicard previously enjoyed stints at
Château Latour in Bordeaux, Hidden
Bench in Canada and Bodega de Lucca in Uruguay.
But she’s now permanently laid her hat in the
Languedoc. ‘I settled here in 2015 to develop small
plots of vines in an organic way,’ she says. ‘The name
“Lasta” comes from the Esperanto dialect meaning
“last”, because this is the last vineyard before the
Larzac mountain.’
This Platinum winner is a blend of Grenache, Syrah
and Carignan. All the grapes come from old vines, but
none more so than the Grenache which are more than
80 years old and still going strong.
NEW ZEALAND
Ceres, Black Rabbit Riesling,
Bannockburn, Central Otago
2017 (13%)
An engaging, pure and beguiling bouquet of mandarin, lime
flower, green apple and white peach. Noticeably sweet
and very seductive, with marmalade notes on the
palate. Intensely concentrated with lean, elegant
structure. Delicious and very well made.
£15.99 Matthew Clark
C
 
eres was not only the Roman goddess of
fertility and agriculture but is also the name
of a district in South Africa’s Western Cape
(famed for its fruit-growing), where the proprietors of
this farm, the Dicey family, hail from.
Robin and his two sons, James and Matt, made Ceres’s
first vintage in 2005, but all three have been intrinsically
involved with winemaking at renowned neighbour
Mt. Difficulty for some time.
Riesling has been the most recent addition to Ceres’s
range and the Black Rabbit 2017 had its fermentation
stopped at 43g/l of residual sugar to ensure that it
remained in balance with the spine of minerality and acid.
PLATINUMS
For tasting
notes of all wines,
plus prices and
LOIRE stockists, see
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Château La Varière, Les
Guerches, Quarts de Chaume
Grand Cru 2016 (11.5%)
Composed nose of praline, caramelised fruit and buttery
apples. Broad and weighty on the palate with full,
plush confidence underpinned by great energy and
structure. Big barley sugar finish.
N/A UK www.chateaulavariere.com
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ituated in Anjou, Château La Varière can
trace its winemaking heritage back to the
15th century, and today it boasts more than
110ha of vineyards.
The Chenin Blanc grapes that go into this Platinum-
winning Quarts de Chaume are harvested over several
days to ensure that each berry is affected by the required
level of noble rot.
Once the exacting standards are met, the fruit is gently
pressed and fermented, leaving an end product which
contains 180g/l of residual sugar.
NEW ZEALAND
Kono, Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
A fresh and nuanced wine with an ethereal texture and lifted
pea, lemon grass, gooseberry and capsicum character. The
palate offers energetic acidity and plentiful zesty, saline
flavours of tropical, lime and green
fruit. Phenomenal value!
VALUE £12.99 Connoisseur Estates
$12 Total Beverage Solutions
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his is made from fruit grown in the higher
reaches of Marlborough’s Awatere Valley,
which had a tricky vintage in 2017.
All was looking rosy before unpredictable
conditions led to problems during flowering,
meaning crop levels were down. Then firm winds
pervaded the summer months, followed by autumnal
rain. But thanks to their higher altitude, Kono’s
Sauvignon vines largely escaped damage at harvest.
The grapes are fermented with yeasts specifically
selected to emphasise the variety’s aromatic character,
then each separate plot is aged in steel, before the best
are blended into the final wine.
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Spy Valley, Single Vineyard Tupari, Boulder Rows
Gewürztraminer, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere
2016 (14%) Valley, Marlborough 2015 (13%)
Understated yet elegant nose of rose, musk, lavender and exotic
fruit. The palate is dry with fleshy orchard fruit and
potpourri flavours, plus a touch of anise. A lovely,
gentle example that will find many admirers.
N/A UK www.spyvalleywine.co.nz
POA $ Broadbent Selections
I  T
n the early 1990s there were signs that
Marlborough winemaking was about to hit the big
time, so Bryan and Jan Johnson took a gamble
and planted 130ha of land that had been dismissed as
being too dry, hard and even too unfertile for vines.
They chose the name Spy Valley after the Waihopai
International Satellite Communications Monitoring
Station (ie, a spy base) just around the corner and started
making wines in 2000.
These Gewürztraminer grapes are picked early in the
morning before the heat of the day, then fermented in
both stainless steel and oak. The texture is also bolstered
with plenty of lees ageing.
NEW ZEALAND
Workshop Wine Co, Mastercraft Seifried, Winemakers
Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Collection Sweet Agnes
Valley, Marlborough 2017 (13%) Riesling, Nelson 2016 (10.5%)
A real beauty. Gooseberry, passion fruit, nettle and grapefruit
aromas then creamy, zesty citrus flavours with green
pepper, nectarine and tropical fruit.
High-tensile spine of vibrant, juicy
VALUE acidity.Will have many fans.
£10 Morrisons
T
 
he Workshop Wine Co collaborates with
farmers and winemakers across many
different areas in New Zealand, and this
Platinum-winning Sauvignon Blanc is from a
single vineyard on the southern side of the
central Wairau Valley in Marlborough.
The Mastercraft range is sourced directly from
these producers, and its name pays tribute to the
efforts of those who have honed their skills to
perfection. Morrisons’ wine expert Clive Donaldson
said: ‘We’ve worked with hardworking grape-growers
and winemakers at this vineyard to create a wine that
not only tastes great, but is affordable for customers.’
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NEW ZEALAND
Pronounced nose of honey, lime marmalade, kiwi fruit, pink
grapefruit, smoke and baking spices. Full-bodied
palate of sweet herbs, tropical fruit, preserved
lemon and peach. Lots of acidity and flavour, allied
to a silky texture — balanced and delicious.
POA £ Ester Wines
his wine comes from our Boulder Block,
which has large rocks all along the rows and
underneath the vines,’ says Tupari’s
winemaker Glenn Thomas who, back in the late 1980s,
made Awatere Valley’s first Sauvignon Blanc.
‘Our idea with this wine was to make a new style.
Marlborough is well known for its fresh, fruity
Sauvignon Blancs, but with this we have more layers of
flavour due to fermentation in old French barriques
and extended ageing and regular stirring on the lees.
‘I wanted to retain the underlying fruit intensity we
get in this part of the world, but this Sauvignon is
multi-layered and that differentiates it from the other
styles we make.’
NEW ZEALAND
Lush, vibrant and rich with distinguished aromas and flavours
of honey and apricot, peach, candied mango and sherbet. High
in acidity with an outstandingly long finish. A gorgeous wine.
£16-£19/37.5cl Baythorne Hall, Flagship Wines, Harvey Nichols, Hoults,
Laithwaite’s, Lewis & Cooper, Neill Wine, Selfridges, Waitrose
POA $ wine.com
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eifried is big on sustainability; nothing is used
to excess and little is wasted. Even leftover
scraps of food from the staffroom are used to
feed the winery’s worm farm. The nutrient-rich ‘worm
juice’ and composted soil are used around the vineyards
and in the rose garden.
The Sweet Agnes Riesling comes from Seifried’s Edens
Road vineyard, a plot consisting of rocks and boulders that
are essential to capture the sun’s heat and ripen the grapes –
but are less kind on the vineyard equipment.
Grapes were hand selected for their ideal ripeness over
several passes through the rows, and a large number were left
to shrivel and concentrate their sugars before picking.

NORTHERN & EASTERN EUROPE
Vinařství Gotberg, Ryzlink
Rýnský, Mikulovská, Moravia,
Czech Republic 2016 (12%)
Perfect balance and elegance. Expressive nose of ripe orchard
fruits and floral tones. A fresh palate, which is pure,
long and suave with plenty of ripe fruit. Very
drinkable with a vibrant finish. A wonderful
demonstration of terroir and winemaking talent.
N/A UK www.gotberg.cz
M
 
ikulovská is one of the most highly
prized regions in the Czech Republic,
and the terroir surrounding the village of
Popice, where the Vinařství Gotberg estate is based,
has a noteworthy reputation for Riesling.
The award-winning winery, housed in a striking,
industrial-inspired facility, opened its doors in 2003
but it wasn’t until seven years later that the first wine
was released.
Among Vinařství Gotberg’s 56ha of vineyards,
planted on clay-loess soils rich in calcium, the owners
have planted peach and cherry trees and liquorice and
roses bushes.
NORTHERN & EASTERN EUROPE
Figula, Köves, Balatonfüred-
Csopak, Balaton, Hungary
2016 (14.5%)
Full of joy! Generous pineapple, lychee, mango and mineral
aromas. A big, bold style that’s rich and long with
honey, spice and racy acidity. Expressive and
textured, it definitely stands out and delivers.
N/A UK www.figula.hu
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igula was established in 1993 and since
then has gradually grown to the extent
that it now owns 30ha of vineyards
throughout the regions of Balatonfüred,
Balatonszőlős and Pécsely.
This Platinum winner, whose name means gravel,
thanks to the rocky nature of the vineyard, is a blend
of 40% Olasz Rizling (the dominant variety of the
region) and 60% Szürkebarát (Pinot Gris).
The grapes are rigorously selected then
fermented and blended in wood, then gently
matured for a further eight months in barrel.
PLATINUMS
For tasting
notes of all wines,
plus prices and
NORTHERN & EASTERN EUROPE stockists, see
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Kreinbacher Birtok,
Prestige Brut, Nagy-Somlói,
Balaton, Hungary NV (12%)
A wonderfully complex nose of green apple, vibrant citrus,
floral and quince tones. The palate carries a healthy
dose of acidity through to the long finish with
admirable intensity and finesse.
N/A UK www.kreinbacher.hu
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his Platinum-winning fizz is a blend of 85%
Furmint and 15% Chardonnay and apt
reward for Kreinbacher Birtok’s
commitment to make Hungary’s best sparkling wines.
To that end, the winery has tapped into the expertise
of Christian Forget, the chief winemaker of Champagne
Paul Bara. ‘There is huge potential here in Hungary,’
enthuses Forget. ‘Furmint shows perfect harmony with
the soil, fine aromas and real sophistication. We have
found exactly what we were looking for.’
The Prestige Brut is made in the traditional method
and spends more than two years on its lees before
being bottled with a dosage of 8.5g/l.
NORTHERN & EASTERN EUROPE
Mád, Late Harvest, Tokaj,
Hungary 2016 (11%)
Lovely expression and complexity on the nose, including notes
of quince, acacia and ripe pineapple. The silky-textured palate
delivers powerful flavours of marmalade and vanilla spice
balanced by pure acidity. Long, fresh and showing
great finesse.
£19.99/37.5cl Alliance Wine
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he Szepsys have been making wine in Tokaj
since the 1500s and the current man at the
helm, Istvan Szepsy Jr, is the 18th-generation
winemaker of his family.
The 2016 vintage saw higher than average rainfall
and a cooler ripening window. This meant botrytis
cinerea (noble rot) began early – in August – and when
the rains returned in November, the decision was taken
to pick whole bunches rather than individual berries in
order to get the grapes back to the winery before they
suffered any damage or dilution.
Fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel,
it sees no barrel ageing and is a pure, fresh example.
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Sauska, Aszú 6 Puttonyos,
Tokaj, Hungary 2013 (10.9%)
Off the charts with its pulsating aromas and flavours! The
beautiful nose has pronounced tangerine and other citrus fruit
that heralds a wine crackling with energy. The palate is hugely
sweet, silky and extremely concentrated with
gorgeous notes of nuts, apples and dried apricots.
Its spicy length and balance make it a hedonistic
pleasure to drink right now.
£65/50cl Berkmann Wine Cellars
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he chance to make a sweet wine of this
quality doesn’t happen every year –
Sauska’s previous release of its 6 Puttonyos
was back in 2003. So when conditions are favourable,
winemakers seize the opportunity.
The 2013 vintage saw a long and bitter winter, with
temperatures often dipping to -20°C. This led to an
extended ripening period in spring before a warm and
dry summer.
Each botrytised berry was picked by hand at
perfect ripeness before being fermented in barrel and
then aged in new wood for 20 months.
NORTHERN ITALY
Guido Berlucchi, 61 Nature,
Franciacorta, Lombardy 2011 (12.5%) Sauvignon Blanc, Alto Adige/
Elegant, creamy, come-hither aromas of bread, cedar, lime and Südtirol 2015 (15%)
freshly cut grass lead onto a stylish palate full of heady and
bright citrus fruit, brioche and apple notes. The mousse is fine
and tenacious with a mineral edge on the finish.
An outright Platinum!
N/A UK www.berlucchi.it
POA $ Terlato Wine International
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he ‘61’ in this wine’s name refers to 1961, the
year of visionary Guido Berlucchi’s first
Franciacorta, and the ‘Nature’ simply affirms
that this is a bone-dry fizz, with no dosage added.
Only the finest fruit from estate vineyards in Arzelle,
Rovere, San Carlo and Ragnoli goes into this wine, a
blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir.
Fermented in stainless steel, the pick of the best lots
are then aged in oak before the final blend is assembled
the following spring. Then, after the second
fermentation takes place in bottle, the wine matures on
its lees for at least five years before disgorgement.
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NORTHERN ITALY
Torre Rosazza, Ribolla Gialla,
Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-
Venezia Giulia 2016 (13%)
A nose of lovely delicacy, whispering with apple, peardrop, sage,
almonds and honeysuckle. The lively palate shows
tension and refinement, with lemon zest and mineral
drive. A classy, racy wine with potential to evolve.
N/A UK www.torrerosazza.com
POA $ Montcalm Wine Importers
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orre Rosazza has been part of Genagricola
(Italy’s largest agricultural company) since
the mid-1970s.
But despite the significant financial clout at its
hands, the approach Torre Rosazza has taken with this
Platinum winner is very much one of less is more.
Ribolla Gialla is one of the most ancient vines in Friuli,
and this is an example its purest form: unoaked and just
four months ageing, on lees, before being bottled.
The vines are from esate-owned vines in Oleis di
Manzano planted on marly soils at 150m altitude.
NORTHERN ITALY
Cantina Bolzano, Riserva
Lifted, ripe and exotic aromas of guava, basil, thyme, mango,
tangerine and vanilla. The palate is expressive and
concentrated, with a creamy yet fresh texture and
tropical fruit expression. Powerful pineapple length.
£38.50 Flint Wines, Mondial Wine
POA $ Matchvino
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fficially founded in 2001, Cantina Bolzano
has 215 wine-grower members, and
winemaking is overseen by oenologist
Stephan Filippi.
Grapes for this Platinum winner come from steep
hillside vineyards in Renon at 550m altitude, reaping
the benefits of South Tyrol’s abundant sunshine.
Harvested in mid-September, the fruit is gently
pressed before fermentation takes place in barrel.
The wine then matures for a year in wood and further
time of bottle before release.

NORTHERN ITALY
Grosjean, Vigne Rovettaz Fontanafredda, Barolo
Cornalin, Valle d’Aosta 2016 (13.5%) Riserva 2010 (14%)
Wow! Sensational, beguiling blackberry, rose petal and smoke
nose. On the palate it is complex, with notes of flower, dark and
red fruit and a hoppy character too. Beautiful balance and
length. No issue with drinking right now and
perhaps worth a stint in the cellar too.
N/A UK www.grosjeanvins.it
POA $ Rosenthal Wine Merchant
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auphin Grosjean was encouraged to
bottle wines under his own name in 1968
for the local Val d’Aoste wine expo, and
such was his success there that he committed to
wine as a profession, bought more land and planted
more vineyards, the property now reaching over 12ha.
His five sons took over from him and from 2018 their
children are now in charge, working the 12ha under vine.
Cornalin is not exactly a household name but this
ageworthy native variety has been grown in Valle
d’Aosta (and Switzerland) for some time. High in acidity
and tannins, the fruit for this Platinum winner comes
from organically cultivated slopes at 600m to 750m
altitude that enjoy full sun exposure.
PIEDMONT
Giacomo Borgogno, Cannubi,
Barolo 2013 (14.5%)
Exceptional! Very stylish with complex violets, spice, cooked
strawberries, sour cherries, balsamic, tar, smoke and intense
tobacco aromas and flavours. Fresh and delicate with a
beguiling purity, elegant precision and a long,
powerful finish.
£90 Astrum
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ounded in 1761, Giacomo Borgogno is one
of the oldest of Barolo producers and one
of the first to have bottled wine under its
name – its 1861 Barolo was the wine served at the
banquet to celebrate the Union of Italy that year.
Today, the 20ha estate is run by Cesare and Giorgio
Borgogno, whose flagship wine in the portfolio has
always been this prestigious Cannubi Barolo.
The fruit for this Platinum winner is taken from a
single vineyard and is aged for three years in 33hl
barrels and further time in bottle before release.
PLATINUMS
For tasting
notes of all wines,
plus prices and
PIEDMONT stockists, see
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dwwa
A powerhouse of violets, geraniums and herbs mingle with
intense tobacco, dried figs and concentrated vanilla spice, plus
juicy, gritty, yet elegant tannins. This is warm and rounded
with bags of style and finesse. Very rich and long.
£75 Great Western Wine
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ontanafredda’s beginning dates back to
1858 when the property was purchased by
the then King of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II, as
a present for his mistress, Rosa Vercellana. She was
known as the Countess of Mirafiori and Fontanafredda.
It took a few more years before the property began
to make wine in its own cellars but it’s since gone on to
become one of Barolo’s most high-profile names,
cultivating some 100ha of estate vineyards and
receiving grapes from more than 400 growers.
Only native yeasts are used to spark the ferment for
the Riserva, which then goes on to mature in large
barrels for three years.
PIEDMONT
La Ganghija, Barbaresco
2015 (14.5%)
Generous and open, complex and broad with beautiful layers of
ripe red cherry and black berry fruit. Fleshy and rounded with
a herbal intensity, smoke, spice and a superbly elegant finish.
£36.99 Avalon Wine
POA $ Enoclassica Selection, Morgan Imports/Beivuma
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he Rapalino family has worked the
vineyards of Piedmont for many
generations, but it wasn’t until 2004 that
Enzo Rapolino, assisted by his brother, parents and
uncle, decided to make their own wine from their 22ha
of vineyards in Treiso, Magliano Alfieri and Alba.
This Platinum-winning Barbaresco comes from
40-year-old vines on white chalky-clay soil in the
Giacosa and Bricco di Treiso vineyards at 350m to
400m altitude.
Following fermentation, the wine is matured for two
years in Slavonian and French oak casks.
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Massimo Rattalino,
Trentaquattro34 2013 (14%)
Barolo at its best! A deep, dark soy, cooked plum and pencil
lead nose; an amazing, intensely complex, full-bodied palate
with forest undergrowth, spiced oak, tobacco and sweet dark
fruit. Huge tannins and length. A masterpiece.
£47.75 Humble Grape
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y aim is to make something unique,’ says
Massimo Rattalino. ‘Every detail counts
and I will make no compromises. The
vines are cultivated to give only the best grapes and
they are then put through an impeccable vinification
process in order to yield a refined and special wine.’
This 40-year-old vineyard in the commune of
Novello is on chalky-clay soil at 350m. The wine is
matured for two years in large Slavonian barrels, then
for 12 months in steel vats, before being finished off in
bottle for another six months before release.
PIEDMONT
Terre del Barolo, Ravera,
Barolo Riserva 2012 (14%)
Super-refined and elegant bitter red cherry, prune, blood
orange and dried herb aromas with layers of sweet red fruit
and cedar-spiced oak on the palate. Fleshy, mineral and
compact with a very long, clean finish.
N/A UK www.terredelbarolo.com
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communal spirit pervades Terre del
Barolo, a co-op founded in 1958 based in
the district of Castiglione Falletto.
From just 21 growers, it has grown to comprise
more than 300 members who have pooled their land
and resources to ensure that its vineyards live on for
future generations, while at the same time aiming to
producing top-quality wines.
Grapes for this Platinum winner are hand-harvested
and destemmed, and the wine matures for more than
60 months, at least 18 of which take place in French
casks of varying sizes.
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PIEDMONT
Palladino, San Bernardo,
Barolo Riserva 2012 (14.5%)
An immensely powerful wine with huge yet refined, tightly
wound tannins and great elegance and beauty. Richly layered
black fruit, prune and tobacco leaves with hints of tea.
Concentrated and grippy, this will go on and on.
£74 Asset Wines, DBGitalia, Ultravino
POA $ Enotec Imports
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alladino has been a family affair since its
purchase by Piero Palladino in 1974. His
cousin Maurilio Palladino managed the
company for years, along with Maurilio’s own cousin
Mauro. Today it is Maurilio’s granddaughter Veronica
Santero who is the winemaker, helped by her husband
Alessandro, and Mauro’s daughter Margherita – as well
as several other family members.
Grapes for this Barolo come from a 2ha vineyard at
330m to 390m altitude in Barolo’s famed commune of
Serralunga d’Alba. Produced only in top years, the
Riserva sees a long fermentation of almost one month,
and is then aged for three years in large French oak
barrels before at least another three in bottle.
PORT & MADEIRA
Barros, Colheita, Port 1998 (20%)
A full, ripe, luscious Colheita, packed with toffee, caramel, milk
chocolate and nuts. The palate is beautifully smooth and silky
with a savoury note and a seamless vestige of tannins on the
finish. Excellent length.
£44 Hallgarten & Novum
B
arros was founded in 1913 and quickly
established itself as one of the key Port
producers in the Douro.
Today it is owned by the Sogevinus group which
also has in its stable other venerable Port houses such
as Cálem, Burmester and Kopke – as well as more than
300ha of estate vineyards.
Barros’s 1998 Colheita is a classic Port field blend,
of Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and
Touriga Nacional. Once aged in oak barrels, regularly
racked and then bottled, this wine contains a residual
sugar level of 117g/l.

PORT & MADEIRA
Esporão, Quinta dos Murças,
Single Quinta Vintage, Port
2015 (19.5%)
Delightfully intense black fruit, smoke and spice plus notes of
roasted coffee, kirsch and menthol. The tannins are
mouthfilling and densely textured with a
bittersweet edge. This has masses of potential to
explode with flavour over the next five years.
N/A UK www.esporao.com
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sporão is better known for its table wines
from Alentejo in southern Portugal,
overseen by winemaker David
Baverstock. But in 2007 the desire to make still and
fortified wines in the Douro took hold.
After many scouting trips, the owners found what
they were looking for in Quinta dos Murças, a property
on the right bank of the Douro River on the edge of the
cooler Cima-Corgo sub-region with varying altitudes
and exposures. In 2015, winemaker José Luís Moreira
da Silva was appointed and successes such as this
Platinum winner have soon followed.
PORT & MADEIRA
Kopke, Colheita, Port 1958 (20%)
A real treat: figs, apricot and marmalade on the nose and
palate. Incredibly rich, but not at all cloying due to a zesty
citrus character running throughout. Creamy, woody and
sublime with gorgeous texture and complexity – still very fresh
for its age.
£388 Hedonism
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stablished in 1638 by Christiano Kopke
and his son Nicolau, Kopke is the the
first and oldest Port house. ‘HIstory and
exclusivity are two words that best describe
Kopke, a brand synonymous with prestige,’ says the
Sogevinus group, its owners since 2006.
The grapes for this venerable Platinum winner
are grown on schist-sandstone slopes interspersed
with granite at a height of up to 600m.
While Coheitas need to age in barrel for a
minimum of seven years, this wine matured for the
best part of 50 years, before being bottled with a
residual sugar level of 154g/l.
PLATINUMS
For tasting
notes of all wines,
plus prices and
PORT & MADEIRA stockists, see
Decanter.com/
dwwa
Kopke, Colheita, Port
1978 (20%)
An academic study of Colheita that’s worth digging into!
There’s a lemony tang on the layered, complex chocolate and
coffee palate that shows the perfect balance of sweet and sour
flavours with an elegant creaminess. Satisfyingly long with a
rich, lush toastiness.
£108 Cambridge Wine Merchants, Oxford Wine Co
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very wine tells a story,’ says Kopke. ‘But
our Colheitas tell a truly unique story,
and to taste such a wine is to taste
history. In the case of the 1978, it means
remembering when Grease and Superman hit the
big screens, Dallas was first broadcast on TV and
more tragic events such as the great fire that
devastated the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de
Janeiro, destroying works by Picasso, Joan Miró,
Salvador Dali, Max Ernst and René Magritte.’
Kopke is renowned for its aged Colheitas, and
this Platinum winner is a traditional field blend of
Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional.
PORT & MADEIRA
Morrisons, Ruby, Port NV (20%)
Unbelievable value – a must buy! Beautifully dense plummy
fruit on the nose, then a sweet, fleshy, complex and ripe palate
with a lovely grippy edge. Soft and supple with
great length, this is a serious ruby Port!
VALUE £7.25 Morrisons
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his Platinum winner was made for
Morrisons supermarket in the UK by
Symington Family Estates.
The Symingtons have had a presence in the
Douro since the middle of the 17th century, and today
the family company cultivates more than 1,000ha of
vines spread across 26 estates, responsible for such
famous Port houses as Dow’s, Cockburn’s, Graham’s
and Warre’s.
This is a classic ruby Port: young, brash and vibrant,
crafted from several different harvests before being
aged in barrel for a short time, then fined, blended and
bottled, and ready to enjoy immediately.
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Quinta do Pégo, Vintage, Port
2015 (20%)
Deep, spicy, black damson aromas, with clove and elderberry
notes. Very rich and concentrated palate showing classy and
glossy black fruit extract, bountiful but balanced tannins and
sweet spices. Very good indeed – terrific weight and
depth. A butterfly’s kiss that promises more to come.
N/A UK www.quintadopego.com
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ld-vine Touriga Franca, Touriga
Nacional and Sousão form the base of
this energetically youthful vintage Port,
made by Manuel Henrique, the winemaker of Rozès,
which owns this brand, and its South African
consultant Wouter Pienaar.
‘Thanks to the ideal weather conditions in 2015, this
Port obtained a perfect balance, combining rusticity
and power with elegance and delicacy,’ says Quinta do
Pégo. ‘It can easily be enjoyed young but will also
develop positively for years to come.’
The grapes come from estate vineyards at 138m in
the heart of Cima Corgo and the wine was matured for
20 months in oak before being bottled.
PORT & MADEIRA
Blandy’s, Colheita Verdelho,
Madeira 2000 (20%)
High-toned, complex marmalade, sultana, barley sugar,
roasted hazelnuts and toasted fruit loaf characters. Very pure
yet rich style with a fine streak of acidity running all the way
through. It is ageing so well and is everything a
Madeira should be. Near perfection!
£56/50cl John E Fells
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he Blandys are the only family of the
founders of the Madeira wine trade to still
own and manage their own original wine
company. Members of the family continue to live on
the island, maintaining a tradition that goes back to 1811.
To make this Platinum winner, the fermentation of
Verdelho grapes was stopped by the addition of brandy
and then the wine was aged in seasoned American oak
casks, warmed by hot air in the lofts of lodges. As the
years tick by, the barrels gradually move down the floors,
from the hot attic floors to the cooler ground floor.
Once the wine shows the perfect level of maturity, it’s
bottled and ready to enjoy. Only 1,210 bottles were made.
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PORT & MADEIRA
Sandeman, 30 Year Old Tawny,
Port NV (20%)
Beautifully inviting and complex candied orange and spice
with a fiery, whisky-cask character. The creamy, nutty
richness carries all the way through to the finish with a sweet,
yet fresh elegance and a soft, savoury undertone.
£59.99 Dunell’s, Lea & Sandeman, Vin Neuf, Vintage Wine & Port
G
eorge Sandeman was 25 years old when,
with the help of a £300 loan from his
father, he set out to find fame and
fortune in London’s Port and Sherry trade. That was
in 1790; 15 years later, from the famous Tom’s Coffee
House on The Strand, Sandeman was launched.
Today the house has expanded to become one of
the most famous of Port names – so much so that, as of
2014, it was selling roughly 21 bottles a minute in more
than 75 markets around the world.
Helping achieve that figure is its iconic 30 Year Old
Tawny, which is sailed down the Douro River to Vila
Nova de Gaia, where it is matured in ancient lodges.
PORT & MADEIRA
Justino’s, Malvasia, Madeira
1997 (20%)
Glowing and aristocratic, this wine has it all: rich fruit cake,
creamy caramel, complex dried apricots and figs with an
underlying zesty, lime freshness. Pure, concentrated and
elegant with a perfect finish.
£39.99 Liberty Wines
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ustino’s is one of Madeira’s oldest producers,
having been in business since 1870, when it
was known as Justino Henriques.
The 1990s saw the firm grow bigger and better,
moving location on the island and building new
production facilities to ensure that while the latest
technology was being employed, the historic
traditions of Madeira winemaking were retained.
Justino’s sources its grapes from tiny terraced
vineyard plots known as ‘poios’ in São Jorge, Arco de
São Jorge, Campanário and Porto Moniz, planted on
volcanic soils. The wine matures in 650-litre, used
American oak casks for at least two decades.

PORTUGAL
Pingo Doce, Alvarinho, Monção Espinho, Douro 2014 (13.5%)
e Melgaço, Vinho Verde 2017 (13%) Unbelievable value, this wine is packed with complexity.
Exceptional! Fresh, snappy and exuberant citrus, pineapple
and peach nose. The palate is crisp and medium bodied with
lovely peach melba flavours and some minerality on the finish.
Arresting acidity: like bottled electricity.
N/A UK www.pingodoce.pt
VALUE
P
 
ingo Doce is one of the largest and most
important supermarket chains in Portugal,
with more than 400 stores and counting.
In 1995 it embarked on a ‘Regional Wines’ project;
aimed at directing the spotlight towards some of the
country’s most renowned wine-producing areas. Vinho
Verde was understandably near the top of the list when it
came to compiling the range.
Pingo Doce also recruited one of this northern region’s
most emblematic winemakers, Anselmo Mendes, to craft a
wine for the range – and he has certainly come up with the
goods with this 100% Alvarinho: a clean-as-a-whistle
example of the purity that can come from Vinho Verde.
PORTUGAL
Quinta do Portal, Reserva,
Moscatel do Douro 1996 (18%)
Intense, old-fashioned nose of barley sugar, dried apricot,
marmalade and bergamot. Makes its presence felt from the
first millisecond it enters the mouth, but doesn’t threaten.
The palate is rich with an extraordinary
concentration and a long, dry, biscuity finish.
£25 Ex-Cellar
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rom vineyards next to the Pinhão Valley
planted on high plains at 600m, the
milder conditions here help to stretch
out the ripening season, giving the grapes an
inherent freshness.
‘Our Moscatel Reserva is aged in old wooden
casks, in the tawny Port style,’ says winemaker Paulo
Coutinho. ‘1996 was fairly cold, and so the wines were
more elegant and aromatic, with the perfect balance
between sugar and acidity. The palate offers fresh
citrus fruit concentration and the complexity of old
wood-matured wines.’
PLATINUMS
For tasting
notes of all wines,
plus prices and
PORTUGAL stockists, see
Decanter.com/
dwwa
Bright, fresh red berries and an earthy mintiness lead to
opulent liquorice, prune and blackberry notes, perfect oak,
well-rounded tannins and a persistent finish. Excellent.
£13.99-£17.99 Butlers Wine Cellar, South Downs Cellars,
The Portuguese Fine Wine Co, The Vineking
VALUE
Q
uinta do Espinho has been in the hands of
the Macedo Pinto family for many
generations. Although traditionally known
as a producer of Port, 30 years ago a concerted effort
was made to branch out into table wines, in parallel with
planting new vineyards, rescuing old plots and dusting off
the 18th-century buildings – the original, stone grape mill
is still used to this day.
2014 was a highly rated vintage in the Douro, and this
blend of Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and
Alicante Bouschet was fermented in granite lagars before
being partially aged for six months in French oak.
RHONE
Château Bouche, La Truffière
Cuvée no62, Côtes du Rhône
Villages Plan de Dieu 2017 (14.4%)
A very lifted and concentrated style, packed with intense
cinnamon and ginger spices, sweet, juicy damsons
and fresh herbs. Clearly defined, clean and pure
with impressive oak, rich tannins and a long length.
N/A UK www.chateau-bouche.fr
D
ominque Bouche’s family has worked the
land in the Rhône for hundreds of years.
One of his farmer forebears was
particularly industrious, breeding silkworms and
hens, distilling lavender and more on the family estate.
In 1978 wine became a major focus when Bouche
built his own cellar on his father’s farm (previously the
grapes he cultivated were sold to the nearby co-op).
He also produces a Côtes du Rhône as well as a
Châteauneuf-du-Pape; the soil in the latter appellation
is similar to that of Plan de Dieu, where large pebbles
store heat during the day and release it at night, giving
warmth to the vines.
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Château Pesquié, Artemia,
Ventoux 2016 (14%)
This is stacked with the black fruits of the region, plus violets,
thyme, lavender and ripe, well-proportioned tannins. Still very
youthful, it will flourish with time in bottle. Modern and very
classy indeed. Ingeniously made, very long and
intense, its purity is magnificent.
£39 Flint Wines
POA $ European Cellars
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rtemia represents the very best of
Château Pesquié and it has duly
delivered with this Platinum.
The wine is a coming together of two vineyards:
one dedicated to Grenache, the other to Syrah, and for
this vintage Syrah has taken centre stage, making up
75% of the final blend.
Ventoux is one of the most underrated parts of the
Rhône and Artemia shows that, in the right hands, the
region is capable of delivering stunning wines.
Pesquié’s owners, Odette and René Bastide, are at the
vanguard of Ventoux’s evolution and appreciation.
RHONE
Domaine du Bon Remède, La Domaine Guy Farge, Harmonie,
Grange Delay, Ventoux 2017(14.5%) Cornas 2016 (13%)
Raspberry and blackberry nose. Hugely ripe and quite
extracted on the palate with notes of rosemary and powerful
dark berry fruit. Tremendous fruit intensity is met by a wave
of tannin. Complex and immaculate,
this is an excellent release. It’s enough
VALUE to make you sit back and marvel.
N/A UK www.domainedubonremede.com
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ur vineyard in the village of Mazan has
been farmed by three generations,’ say
current owners Frédéric and Lucile Delay.
‘We’ve always believed that this wonderful terroir,
loved and respected by our parents and grandparents,
should be given more respect – and now it has!
‘In 2011, we decided to widen the estate by
purchasing 8ha of hillside parcels, so our vineyard is
now 28ha. We called this new acquisition La Grange
which, in Provence, is the same as ‘mas’ – a farmhouse.
‘Here, the Mistral wind helps protect the vines as
does the proximity of Mont Ventoux, which gives us
cool nights. For us, this wine represents the cradle of
the Delay family.’
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RHONE
Delas Frères, Domaine des
Tourettes, Hermitage 2015 (14%)
Dark and brooding with a black fruit core and intense coffee
bean notes, abundant toasty oak, spice and black olives.
Very concentrated, powerful and generous with big, grainy
tannins and a long, spicy finish.
£85.99 Larners of Holt, T Wright Wine
A
blend of three different sites and terroirs
– Les Bessards, Le Sabot and L’Ermite –
this glorious Syrah typifies the relentless
drive and quality of Delas Frères, a producer which is
more than 180 years old.
Each vineyard ripens at different times, so it’s very
much an individual and hands-on approach when it
comes to harvest.
Open-topped concrete tanks take care of the initial
fermentation, then the malolactic ferment for 100% of
the wine takes place in barrel, before it fleshes out in
new and one-year-old oak for 18 months.
RHONE
Open, rich and intense with aromatic dark fruit, black olive
tapenade, sage and thyme notes. Fleshy palate with generous
oak and velvety tannins. Powerful and concentrated with a
fresh mineral elegance on the finish.
£37 Chez Stephan, The Sampler
I 
t was a 12ha vineyard bought by Henri Farge in
1920 which marked the genesis of Domaine
Guy Farge. The fruits of Henri’s labours were
sold to the local co-operative, and both his son and
grandson trod a similar path when they respectively
took over the family estate.
In 1980 it was Guy’s turn to manage the land and in
2007, having successfully finished his oenological
studies, he left the co-op to strike out on his own,
building a cellar on the estate as well as enlarging the
area under vine.
This Platinum winner captures the rugged beauty of
Cornas. Grapes are handpicked, due to the steep terrain,
and the wine is aged for a year in 400-litre barrels.

SHERRY
Bodegas Osborne, Solera AOS, Bodegas Osborne,
Amontillado NV (22%) Venerable VORS, Pedro
Unique! A jewel of a wine with incredible flavours from the Ximenez NV (17%)
ageing process. Delicious density of dried orange peel, polished
wood, coconut and toasted nuts. Creamy, sweet flavours of
fudge, yet still very savoury. Lifted, long and awesome.
£175/50cl Vindependents
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lthough the average age of the solera
behind this Amontillado is 25 years, it was
first created back in 1903 in honour of the
birth of Antonio Osborne, son of Tomas Osborne Guezala,
the second Conde de Osborne. Until recently these wines
(part of the bodega’s Rare Collection) were only enjoyed
by the Osborne family and not released commercially.
The Rare soleras are topped up even more infrequently
than Osborne’s VORS soleras and the wine’s complexity
and ageability are thanks to the co-ageing of Pedro
Ximénez with Palomino (now disallowed) more than
100 years ago.
Stylistically this wine is closer to an old Boal Madeira,
and just 300 bottles are released each year.
SHERRY
González Byass, Tio Pepe Cuatro González Byass, Tio Pepe Dos
Palmas, Amontillado NV (21.5%) Palmas, Fino En Rama NV (15.5%)
A top Amontillado! Abundant toasted hazelnuts and walnuts,
with incredible baked lemon notes and an elegant, salty-spice
character. Subtle yet complex, with a beautiful warmth and a
very long length. Superb.
£73.99/50cl Cambridge Wine Merchants, Uncorked
G
 
onzález Byass has used the Palmas
classification since the 1880s to identify finos
of exceptional quality.
The palma (chalk mark) on the barrel would identify
how long a wine had been aged – so on a label, the more
Palmas in a wine’s name, the longer it’s been in barrel
before bottling. The classification stretches from Una Palma
to Cuatro Palmas and is masterminded by the Gonzalez
Byass master blender Antonio Flores.
This Platinum winner is truly an aged Amontillado – one
that has been left in the solera for 52 years before being
drawn. However, as it was bottled en rama (from just one
barrel), it retains some of the Tio Pepe fino character.
PLATINUMS
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Intense, concentrated nose of dark chocolate hazlenuts and
espresso coffee. The palate is seriously complex with layers of
toasty spice, caramel, polished wood and tobacco, finishing
sweet and savoury, like black treacle toffee.
£60/50cl Vindependents
I 
t was an entrepreneurial English merchant
called Thomas Osborne Mann who turned up in
Cádiz at the end of the 18th century to sell the
wines of the area. Soon after he launched his own
business in Puerto de Santa María where he would go on to
set up his eponymous winery.
The solera behind this Sherry is the ‘youngest’ of
Osborne’s four VORS soleras, first set in 1902 by Pedro
Domecq, and consisting of three criaderas (103 barrels in
total). its wines are on average 30 years of age.
Pedro Ximénez grapes are dried under the sun to
concentrate the flavours and sugars before being pressed.
Just 800 bottles are released each year and the residual
sugar represents about 45% of the wine.
SHERRY
Deliciously complex notes of fresh apple, chamomile, lemon
and baked bread, with layers of toasted nuts and a zesty
briney, saline edge. Rich and very elegant with a long,
persistent finish.
£17.99/50cl Laithwaite’s
T
he year is 1835 and Jerez has a new resident:
Manuel Maria González Angel, whose mission
was to jump on the lucrative bandwagon of
the booming Sherry trade. Later that same year and
buoyed by the wine’s continuing popularity, he bought a
small winery and began to make and bottle his own wine.
Tio Pepe was born.
This fino was aged for eight years under flor (a blanket
of yeast) and taken from a select few barrels of its solera.
En Rama is the purest form of Sherry as it is bottled from
cask with virtually no filtering. Therefore, the wines are
usually slightly cloudy due to the odd flake of flor left in the
bottle. They should be drunk very young.
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Lustau, 30 Years Old VORS,
Palo Cortado NV (20.5%)
Intense yet lifted notes of orange clove, fruit cake, dark
chocolate, hazelnuts and pomander, with an underlying
savoury character. Refined, polished, rich and rounded with
powerful complexity and a delicious dryness and a very long
length. Moreish!
£80/50cl Amazon UK
T
 
he beginning of the Lustau journey in 1896
was a case of humble origins. County clerk
José Ruiz-Berdejo cultivated vines and made
his own Sherry from home, selling his wines to the major
exporters of the time. Today Lustau is one of the most
exalted and cherished of Sherry houses.
The VORS (Very Old Rare Sherry) range, exclusively
wines of 30 years or more, was created by former
cellarmaster Manuel Lozano. This Palo Cortado comes
from a selection of the best casks in the very limited
centenary solera of Don Rafael. Each release numbers
only 1,000 bottles.
Palo Cortado is a style of Sherry that has the nose of
amontillado and taste of oloroso.
SOUTH AFRICA
Strandveld, First Sighting Rustenberg, Peter Barlow
Sauvignon Blanc, Cape Agulhas Cabernet, Simonsberg-
2017 (12.5%) Stellenbosch 2015 (14%)
Classy green orange, lime and lanolin nose. Lovely waxiness to
the mouthfeel as Semillon gives polished smoothness.
Still youthful but it has undoubted
potential and will put on attractive
VALUE weight with another year in bottle.
N/A UK www.strandveld.co.za
S
 
trandveld’s is the most southerly winery in
South Africa, at 35°S and just 9km from
the Atlantic Ocean, farming 69ha of vines
in a cool climate between Cape Agulhas and Elim.
The First Sighting range is named after the
vision and sense of adventure of Portuguese explorers
Bartholomeu Diaz and Vasco da Gama, who navigated
boiling seas and their fear of sea monsters on their way
to and from Asia in the late 15th century, bringing back
valuable spices.
This Sauvignon Blanc is bolstered by 15% Semillon
which, along with the lees stirring, gives the wine great
substance, weight and texture.
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SOUTH AFRICA
DeMorgenzon, Reserve Chenin
Blanc, Stellenbosch 2017 (14.4%)
Aromas of tropical fruit, vanilla, lemon, smoke and oak.
The palate is fresh, with great richness from the integrated
oak. Seamless and sexy, the finish arrives like a thunder clap.
A trail-blazing wine with great structure, texture,
length and balance – and very food-friendly too.
Built to last but really delicious now.
N/A UK www.demorgenzon.com
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endy and Hylton Appelbaum
acquired this property in 2003,
building it up to today’s 91ha estate,
including the 55ha of vines overseen by cellarmaster
Carl van der Merwe.
These vineyards have had a cultured upbringing:
baroque and classical music is piped through the
vines. ‘We believe that music can influence the growth
of a vine and the fruit it bears,’ says Hylton.
‘I like other music – but it’s not what I enjoy that
counts. I play the music I believe will be most
beneficial to the vines. My wife loves Leonard Cohen
but his music, I fear, would delay ripening until well
into winter!’
SOUTH AFRICA
Expressive coffee, cherry, blueberry, fruit cake — even celery
and cumin! Delightful palate freshness, with spicy,
grippy and youthful tannins. Very promising:
will evolve and yield more. Exemplary length.
£29.53-£31.80 D Byrne & Co, Frontier Fine Wines, Majestic,
The Hitchin Wine Co
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rafted from the oldest block of Cabernet
Sauvignon on Rustenberg’s land (also
called the Peter Barlow block), this
honours the intuition of the man who purchased this
880ha estate (110ha are under vine) in 1941.
Current cellarmaster is Murray Barlow, who worked
on the farm during his school summer holidays but now
runs the place alongside his parents, who are responsible
for igniting his affection for wine.
‘The most memorable bottle I’ve ever drunk is
probably Paul Jaboulet Aîné’s La Chapelle when I was
about 13, he recalls. ‘It was the wine that made the penny
drop for me as to how beautiful wine can be.’

SOUTH AFRICA
Spier, 21 Gables Cabernet
Sauvignon, Stellenbosch
2014 (14.4%)
Dusty nose of herbs, blackcurrant, spice and cassis leaf.
The palate is loaded with chalky mineral tannins,
tobacco, piquant cassis and a dense, long graphite
finish. Further cellaring will reward, but there are
abundant reasons to open a bottle now. Delicious!
£24.99 Laithwaite’s
N
 
amed after the 21 gabled buildings on
the estate, this range is the ‘best of the
best’ for Spier, says cellarmaster Frans K
Smit: ‘It’s our ultra-premium range, coming from
single vineyards or individual blocks that represent a
specific terroir. This gives each wine a very unique
character. They come in very small quantities as we
only produce the amount of wine the vineyard provides
us with each year.’
The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this vintage
come from a vineyard 7km from the ocean, and the fruit
is fermented in steel tanks and open-top oak casks
before two years of maturing in new French oak.
SOUTHERN ITALY
Marisa Cuomo, Fiorduva, Costa Silvio Carta, Riserva, Vernaccia
d’Amalfi, Campania 2016 (14%) di Oristano, Sardinia 2003 (18%)
Wonderful concentration of bright, fresh stone fruit and
tropical aromas. The palate is full of ripe, fleshy yellow
peaches and plums, hints of candied peel and superb, crisp,
citrus acidity through the long finish.
£51.10 Annessa Imports
POA $ Panebianco
T
 
his is a truly indigenous wine made from
Ripoli, Ginestra and Fenile grapes, whose
steep terraced vineyards are so coastal,
they look as if they disappear into the ocean.
For this blend, the winery’s owners Marisa Cuomo,
Andrea Ferraioli and oenologist Luigi Moio wait until the
grapes are perfectly ripe – then they wait some more.
The overripe grapes are then handpicked and
transferred to the winery where they undergo a long
fermentation of about three months in oak barriques
before being matured in stainless steel for another four
months. A defiantly idiosyncratic and individual wine.
PLATINUMS
For tasting
notes of all wines,
plus prices and
SOUTH AFRICA stockists, see
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Uva Mira, DW Syrah,
Helderberg, Stellenbosch
2015 (13.7%)
Intense dark fruit core to the violet, chocolate and cardamon
nose. The palate is rich and expressive with layers
of cooked blueberry and sweet spice, supported
by dense, velvety tannins, fresh acidity and a sweet
cherry and vanilla finish. Outstanding wine!
N/A UK www.uvamira.co.za
W
ith just 240 bottles of DW Syrah
made in this vintage, its the very
definition ‘limited quantity’.
It is named after Des Weeden who founded the
estate, along with his wife Denise and grandson Derrick
– whose idea it was to give the property its Latin name.
The vineyard, towered over by the Helderberg
Mountain Range, sits at 385m and lies just 9km from
the cooling breezes of False Bay.
These vines produce exceptional fruit, with only
flawless berries making it through the sorting table,
before being fermented and aged for 16 months in
French barrels, of which 50% are new.
SOUTHERN ITALY
An intriguing aroma of cooked and caramelised fruit with
lovely freshness. The savoury palate has amazing
concentration of nuts, figs and fantastic burnt sugar hints on
the long, lingering finish.
£49.95 Eurowines
S
ilvio Carta hasn’t had it easy. He started
his winery in 1929 and soon after the
Great Depression hit, meaning the family
had to rely on sheep farming to keep afloat. Then,
just when Carta felt it was time to focus on wine
again, World War II broke out.
Yet Carta persisted and his winery still prospers.
This Vernaccia di Oristano Riserva is a proud
testament to what can be achieved on Sardinia –
even from the scorching 2003 vintage.
This Platinum winner affirms the company’s
status as one of the island’s most renowned and
important producers.
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Ferruccio Deiana, Sileno
Riserva, Cannonau di
Sardegna, Sardinia 2014 (14.5%)
A lovely juicy and fresh nose of sour cherry and red plum.
The palate has a plush feel with layers of rich,
concentrated red and black fruits, savoury herbal
hints and lovely gentle tannins.
£25 Dolce Vita Wines
F  C
erruccio Deiana started his grape growing
and winemaking venture in the early
1990s, planting 40ha of vineyards; the first
wines were bottled in 2002. The area under vine now
extends to 100ha, which he farms alongside his wife
Mariagrazia and son Dario.
Grapes for this Platinum-winning Cannonau (the local
name for Grenache) are picked at the end of September
from vineyards at 230m on limestone-clay soils. They are
then softly crushed, fermented and matured for 10
months in 33hl oak barrels, before spending another
three months in bottle before release.
SPAIN
Pazo de Señorans, Selección de Quinta Couselo, Barbuntín
Añada Albariño, Rías Baixas Albariño, Rías Baixas 2016 (12.5%)
2009 (13%) A thrilling wine with complex and fascinating aromas of rose
Complex layered aromas of honey, wax, smoke and ginger, with
yeasty tones. The palate has distinctive white pepper
and brioche notes allied to brisk acidity, a silky
texture and long finish. Decant to enjoy at its best.
A classic; easy to be seduced by this style. Bravo!
£39.99 Darley Abbey, Hennings, The Vineking
P
 
azo de Señorans is Galicia’s – and one of
Spain’s – most famous estates. Its
Selección de Añada is the peerless example
of Albariño and one of the country’s best whites.
After fermentation in stainless steel, the wine
spends 36 months on its lees before being bottled.
The fact that this wine is capable of (and benefits from)
further ageing in bottle – easily a decade or more – is
one of the factors that has seen its fame grow.
The thick-skinned Albariño grapes (which help
resistance to fungal diseases in the wet climate of Rias
Baixas) come from a 4ha single vineyard of more than
45 years old in the Los Bancales region.
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SPAIN
Grupo Freixenet, Can Sala,
Cava 2007 (12.5%)
Lovely fresh yellow fruit nose. The palate is dry but richly full
bodied, complex and creamy, with great citrus fruit
concentration, hints of brioche, very fine bubbles and delicious
long fresh acidity to finish.
£50 Tanners
an Sala is assembled in the original cellar of
the Ferrer Sala family where Freixenet was
founded in 1861.
It aims to recreate how Cava would have been
made back then – including using the winery’s original,
old Champagne press, which dates back to 1900.
‘It attempts to recover the traditional production
methods,’ says Freixenet’s technical director Josep
Buján. ‘The wine is made with minimal intervention
and it is not clarified or filtered. It also receives no
dosage, so is expressed like a Brut Nature.’
As it comes from a single vineyard of 10 years old
or more and is aged at least 36 months on lees, it can
be given the DO’s top Paraje Calificado designation.
SPAIN
petal, vanilla, white fruit and herbs. Refreshing mineral palate
with real structure and a long, saline finish. Elegance and
intensity walk arm in arm. Sushi ahoy!
£12 Bottle Apostle, Butlers Wine Cellar, Dulwich
Vintners, Forest Wines, H2Vin, Terra Wines,
VALUE The Wine Shed
T
he land on which Quinta Couselo stands
was cultivated by monks from 1163 to
1835, when it was auctioned off as part of
the Ecclesiastical Confiscations.
In the modern era it was acquired by Don Casimiro
Dorado y Mendez in 1864 and remained under his
family’s stewardship until 2013 when it was sold to a
winemaking group dedicated to advancing projects
where native Galician varieties thrive.
The grapes, from an 8ha vineyard in the O Rosal
sub-region, are whisked to the winery’s 5°C chiller
room immediately after picking then sorted before
fermentation and ageing on fine lees for three months.

SPAIN
Alvarez de Toledo, Colección
de Familia Mencía, Bierzo
2015 (14%)
Clear ambition here to make something smart – and the
result speaks for itself! The mouth is full of forest
fruits, plum and oak, the texture bewitching,
focusing on the fruit, yet providing a tannic edge
that’s an integral part of the wine’s pedigree.
N/A UK www.bodegasalvarezdetoledo.com
A
 
lvarez de Toledo has family connections
with this land stretching back to the late
15th century and his ancestor Count Don
Garcia Alvarez de Toledo.
The vineyards – between 40 and 60 years old
– are located in the centre of Bierzo, surrounding the
towns of Valtuille de Arriba and Villafranca del
Bierzo. The area is known by winemakers as the
Golden Mile.
These old Mencía vines are planted at 420m to
500m altitude on dark, humid soils of quartz and
slate, and source water that gravitates down from
the mountains into the valleys.
SPAIN
Bodegas y Viñedos Alilian, CVNE, Viña Real, Gran Reserva,
Camino del Abuelo Viñas Viejas, Rioja 2011 (13.9%)
Ribera del Duero 2014 (14.5%) An intense nose with a whiff of leather, mushroom, vanilla oak
Perfumed raspberry, redcurrant, blackcurrant aromas,
on a dark ripe nose with subtle clove spice. Grainy,
interesting texture to the palate with lovely oak and
beautiful blackberry and raspberry fruit. Very
fresh and with huge potential.
£412 Asset Wines
B
 
egun in just 2013, Alilian is the first Ribera
del Duero winery to be owned by a
Chinese family; the Xus.
Julián Xu is the CEO: ‘Alilian is located in the
heart of Ribera del Duero at Aranda del Duero,’ he says.
‘The location was chosen due to its proximity to the five
outstanding vineyard zones where we source our fruit.
Each is distinctive, and together they enable us to
express the true character and full potential of Ribera
del Duero.’
The grapes are taken from vines which were put in
the ground between 1906 and 1913. The juice is
fermented in concrete and steel, and the wine ages for
24 months in new oak.
PLATINUMS
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SPAIN stockists, see
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Bodega Numanthia,
Termanthia, Toro 2010 (15%)
Rich, ripe vibrant black fruits, herbal savoury notes and lovely
use of oak. The palate has beautifully textured fruit, great
complexity from discreet sweet spices and bright minerality.
Powerful with great length.
£195 Clos19, Fine & Rare, Justerini & Brooks
$269.99 Moet Hennessy USA
T
oro can be quite an unforgiving place,
and Bodega Numanthia’s vineyards have
suffered for their success. These are
dry-farmed, ungrafted vines – calling them gnarled
would be to understate their appearance – that are
more than 120 years old and have to burrow up to 5m
underground to get the water they need. Phylloxera
never stood a chance here.
Only the best bunches are used, destemmed by hand
and fermented in large French oak vessels. Punching
down is done by foot twice a day for 10 days, followed by
maceration then malolactic fermentation in new
Bordelaise barrels. The wine then spends 20 months
maturing in second-use French oak.
SPAIN
and damp earth. It’s a fascinating palate, with juicy red fruit,
fresh acidity and a spicy finish that gives real pleasure. Sinewy
tannins resolve themselves on the finish in an
enjoyable, juicy flourish.
£27.70 Gwin Lyn Wines, Haslemere Wine Merchants, Hoults,
Old Chapel Cellars, Oxford Wine Co, Refreshers, Taurus Wines
T
his Gran Reserva’s birthplace is
underneath the Sierra de Cantabria
mountains in Rioja Alavesa, and the winery
where it was made is a stunning bit of architecture.
Designed by Frenchman Philippe Mazières, the
enormous winemaking cellar resembles a fermentation
vat – where this Platinum winner undergoes its
malolactic fermentation in French and American oak.
The bottling cellar is more traditional in design but
no less important, comprising two tunnels drilled into
the side of the Cerro de la Mesa hill. Here, the Gran
Reserva ages in barrel for two years and in bottle for
another three before release.
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Cartoixa, Scala Dei, Priorat
2015 (15%)
Delicious warm roasted fruit and coconut aromas. The palate
is deep and broad with wonderful ripe dark berries, soft
rounded red fruits, creamy vanilla; the well judged tannin gives
a beautiful soft long finish.
£45-£50 Lancaster Wine Co, Oxford Wine Co,
Twenty One Wines
C
 
artoixa is under the umbrella of Codorníu
Raventós which, having been founded in
1551, is the oldest family business in Spain
and the 17th oldest in the world.
Scala Dei has an admirable history of its own, with
origins in the 1870s. Today it’s emblematic of the
prestige of Priorat.
Its vines are about 50 years old and cover almost
60ha between 400m and 800m altitude. The
vineyards are divided into 42 different plots and
have have their own unique micro-terroirs and
climates, so each must be treated and cared for
individually in respect of these idiosyncrasies.
SPAIN
Criterion, Reserva, Rioja 2010 (13%) Manzanos, 125 Aniversario,
Delicate but classic perfume of red fruits, spice, balsamic notes Reserva, Rioja 2009 (14.5%)
and mushrooms. The palate has lovely delicate fruit that is
both beautifully developed yet fresh and vigorous, with great
leathery complexity and mellow silky tannins to finish.
N/A UK www.criterioncellars.com
T
 
he grapes for this 100% Tempranillo were
grown on rich limestone soils in a part of
the region protected by the Sierra de
Cantabria mountains, which shield the vines from the
driving rain and harsh Atlantic winds.
Following picking, the grapes are fermented in
stainless steel then macerated for 18 days. As is required
for a Rioja Reserva, the wine matures for two years in
oak – here a blend of 70% American and 30% French –
and then 12 months in bottle before release.
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SPAIN
Celler Masroig, Solà Fred,
Montsant 2017 (14%)
Vivid prune, herbs and dried berries on the nose. Wonderfully
pure, sweet fruit on the palate, with more notes of prunes,
dried cherries and blueberries, plus an austere, leathery note.
A very long finish, with ample, grippy
tannins. World class – and what value!
£12 Clapton Craft, Honest Grapes, Indigo Wine
VALUE
C
eller Masroig is a local co-operative in
Tarragona which celebrated its 100th
anniversary last year. Since 1917 it has
risen to become one of Montsant’s elite producers
– not only of world-beating wine but also of award-
winning olive oil.
Its hot, arid olive groves and vineyards, cooled by the
Garbí and Mestral winds, cover more than 500ha on red
clay soils (mas roig means red soil). Together, the 300
members of the co-op are the DO’s largest land owners.
This unoaked, 100% Carignan is as pure-fruited as the
variety gets – a fine celebration of the local grape.
SPAIN
Elegant, restrained blueberry, wild strawberry and baked
earth aromas with a suave spicy note. The palate offers a
beautiful creamy texture with fresh, vivid fruit, delicate oak,
and lovely pure minerality. It has outstanding drive,
lashings of class and a gloriously long finish.
£40 Direct Wines
F 
ernández de Manzanos opened his
50,000-litre capacity winery in Azagra in
Navarra in 1890. There have been a few
ups-and-downs along the way, but today it is
stronger than ever and today’s owners farm about
1,000ha of vineyards in Rioja alone – 250ha of their
own, and the rest overseen by contract growers.
The 125 Aniversario is 90% Graciano (some which
comes from the oldest Graciano vineyard in Rioja) and
10% Tempranillo. It has its alcoholic fermentation in
open-top oak barrels, then malolactic fermentation
takes place in new and two-year-old French oak, before
three years’ maturation in American and French barrels.

SPAIN
Marco Abella, Clos Abella,
Priorat 2013 (14.5%)
Deep, complex aromas of developing fruit. The palate has real
drive and focus, with persistent, ripe blackberries, great
structure and a deliciously long finish with fantastic hints of
liquorice and graphite. Lovely!
£48.99 DeFine Food & Wines, Planet of the Grapes, The Sampler,
Vindependents, WoodWinters
POA $ Terlato Wine International
T
 
he Marco family has been part of
Catalonia’s wine business since the 15th
century. This remained the case until
phylloxera brought about an enforced hiatus and the
family relocated to Barcelona. However the land and
home were never sold, and eventually they returned to
Priorat to bring life back to their vineyards.
This wine is a blend of 70% Garnacha and 30%
Carignan from 30ha of wines planted at 500m to 650m in
Porrera – the highest vineyards in the DOQs. Here, the
llicorella soil is a significant barrier to the vine roots’ quest
for water, forcing them to dig more than 50m to find it.
The wine is aged 24 months in French oak barrels (70%
new) and matured in the bottle for at least two years.
SPAIN
Rodríguez Sanzo, Las Tierras
Finca El Teso, Reserva, Toro
2012 (14.5%)
Ripe, bright black fruits, sweet spices and integrated new oak
on both the nose and palate. Lovely evolution,
intriguing minerality and beautifully judged firm
tannins on the round, elegant finish.
N/A UK www.rodriguezsanzo.com
I  J
n addition to Toro, Rodríguez Sanzo produces
wine in a plethora of other Spanish regions
including Priorat, Rueda and Ribera del Duero.
This Platinum winner comes from a single
vineyard in El Pego which was planted at an altitude of
830m in 1886 – just before phylloxera wrought havoc
in this part of Spain. Amazingly it survived.
Once picked, the grapes are blanketed in dry ice
before being placed in oak for fermentation. The wine
then moves into new oak for malolactic fermentation
before it spends the winter on its lees. The following
spring it is racked off and then matures for three years
in new and two-year-old mainly French oak barrels.
PLATINUMS
For tasting
notes of all wines,
plus prices and
SPAIN stockists, see
Decanter.com/
dwwa
Pinna Fidelis, Vendimia
Seleccionada, Ribera del Duero
2012 (14.5%)
Fine, focused nose that is fresh despite its age, with complex
cherry and mocha notes. Very impressive! The palate
is round and stylish with sweet fruit backed by
grainy tannins; long and powerful. A great wine
hitting its peak. Exemplary from start to finish.
£30 Boutinot
A
lthough its members have more than
100 years of grape-growing experience
between them, the Pinna Fidelis
cooperative was only founded in 2001.
Its vineyards run along a strip of land at right angles to
the Duero River across a variety of altitudes. The poor
soils here contain substantial amounts of lime but, unlike
other crops, vines thrive on it and can weather even the
driest of vintages.
This Platinum winner comes from vines that are more
than 30 years old. The grapes are fermented in American
oak but matured for 18 months in French barrels.
SPAIN
Bodegas Albalá, Marqués de
Poley Palo Cortado, Montilla-
Moriles 1964 (22%)
A wonderful rich aroma of nuts and raisins. The palate has a
savoury, salted caramel intensity, bruised red apple fruit,
bergamot and caramelised orange peel, underpinned by terrific
citrus energy and fantastic length.
£110.99 C&D Wines
POA $ Classical Wines
 
osé María Toro Albalá had his lightbulb
moment in the early 1920s when, despite the
depressed economic climate of the time, he
decided to make wines that needed to be aged in barrel
for decades before release. He opened his modest winery
in this southern DO in 1922.
The mastermind behind these wines for more than 50
years has been winemaker Antonio Sánchez (who
allegedly never goes anywhere without wearing his
sunglasses; even the cellar). Although today lighter, more
immediate styles are also produced, Albalá’s original idea
still lives on in many releases – including this one, which
was aged for an incredible 53 years.
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Adrian & Diego Mathier,
L’Ambassadeur des Domaines
Diego Mathier, Valais 2016 (13.5%)
The complexity of flavours is exceptional! Distinguished
mineral nose and very balanced on the palate with
vibrant, crisp acidity, a very nice structure and a
lengthy saline, mineral finish. Seek this out — wow!
N/A UK www.mathier.com
T
 
he first documented mention that the
town of Salgesch was home to the
Mathier family was in 1387 – and more than
630 years later they’re still here. Indeed, Ferdinand
Mathier, the great-grandfather of the current
generation to run the winery, laid the foundation
stones to the bustling wine shop.
For L’Ambassadeur, only the finest plots in Sion
and Serre on the right bank of the River Rhône were
used, along with more elevated sites in Turtmann.
Grapes for this blend of 65% Savagnin, 25% Petit
Arvine and 10% Ermitage (Marsanne) were matured
in new oak for six months before being blended and
matured for a further 10 months in the same barrels.
SWITZERLAND
Gregor Kuonen Caveau de Barone Ricasoli, Colledilà,
Salquenen, Flétrie Blanc de Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Glace, Salquenen, Valais 2016 (13%) 2013 (13.5%)
An intense but incredibly delicate nose, complex with touches
of honey, saffron and ginger. The palate has
beautifully intense fig and dried apricot fruit –
viscous and sweet – with delicious fresh acidity.
N/A UK www.gregor-kuonen.ch
W
 
inery founder Gregor Kuonen – who
passed away in 2018 – was born in 1919
and always had farming in his blood. As a
boy, he earned his first wage as a vineyard worker, and
during the summer he was a cow-herder before later
becoming a cheesemaker in the Alps.
While brass band music was his main love, wine ran it
close. His long-term dream to have his own winery and this
was realised in 1979 when he harvested his first estate
grapes alongside his son François.
The Blanc de Glace is a late-harvest wine made from
Chasselas. Barrel-aged for 10 months, it has a residual sugar
of 135 grams per litre, but well balanced by racy acidity.
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SWITZERLAND
Tenuta San Giorgio, Arco
Tondo, Ticino 2015 (12.5%)
Beautiful aromas of blackberries, cigar box, fruit cake and
spice. Very good colour and depth, and an exceptional flavour
mix on the palate of blackcurrant, plum, coffee and perfectly
pitched tannins. A powerful, classic and complex
Merlot-based blend.
N/A UK www.tenutasangiorgio.ch
T
enuta San Giorgio takes its name from the
hill of Collina San Giorgio, where it is
based, boasting views of Lake Lugano.
In 2002 the owners built a small winery here and
were at last able to produce and bottle their own wine.
Further expansion has seen it now produce more than
35,000 bottles a year.
The vineyards are planted on mainly sandy, well-
draining soils between 320m and 520m above sea level,
with grapes for the Arco Tondo cuvée coming from the
oldest and warmest vineyard.
Although the blend changes annually, the 2015 is 80%
Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc,
vinified then aged for 18 months in French barriques.
TUSCANY
Full of red fruit, black cherry and herbs, and integrated but not
drying tannins. Its class whispers insistently with
good structure and a velvety finish. Spendid stuff!
£39-£54.45 Hedonism, Italian Continental Stores, Partridges,
The Wine Society
POA $ Carolina Wine Co, Domaine Select Wine Estates, Epic Wines,
Young’s Market Co
T
he Ricasoli family has winemaking links
that stretch back to the 1100s and today
its land spreads over 1,200ha – the
centrepiece being the dramatic Brolio Castle.
The current man in charge is Baron Francesco
Ricasoli who, since taking the helm in 1993, has overseen
exhaustive research of the property’s soil, renovating
the vineyards to increase their sustainability, as well as
placing huge focus on the clonal selection of Sangiovese.
The 2013 vintage had to survive some challenges, but
the vineyards negotiated them all, leading to perfectly
ripe grapes. The wine was aged for 21 months in French
tonneaux and barriques, 40% new.

TUSCANY
Campo alla Sughera, Arnione,
Bolgheri Superiore 2014 (14%)
Mint, coconut and a savouriness combine on the nose.
Concentrated dark fruit flavours with balsamic notes on the
palate which is textured, ripe and structured.
£51.78 Mondial Wine
B
 
olgheri enjoys a sun-blessed terroir
whose vines are well ventilated by mild
sea breezes,’ says winemaker Francesco
Gagliardi. ‘It is the natural quality of the light alluvial
soils and sandy layers over clay at deeper levels that is
reflected in our wines: terroir-driven reds combining
finesse with length.’
Campo alla Sughera marked its 20th anniversary in
some style with this cuvée – a blend of 40% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot and 20%
Petit Verdot. Each variety is aged separately for up to
24 months before blending, and the completed wine
matures in bottle for another two years.
TUSCANY
Carlo Baccheschi Berti, Castello Podere Forte, Petrucci, Orcia
di Vicarello, Toscana 2013 (14%) 2014 (14%)
Intriguing nose of cocoa, blueberry, ripe baked red peppers,
mint and some mineral notes. The lavish palate is
characterised by oak, chalky minerality and broad, chewy
tannins. Has great length to its full-bodied palate
and shows off its Bordeaux varieties loud and clear.
Offers lots for the gastronome.
N/A UK www.castellodivicarellovini.com
T
 
he 12th-century Castello di Vicarello is a
fine place from which to make wine.
The Tyrrhenian Sea to the west provides
spring and summer breezes, the Amiata mountains
to the southeast protects against stronger winds; while
the Ombrone River, which weaves its away below the
estate, also helps moderate high temperatures.
The top cuvée, made by Carlo Baccheschi Berti and
son Brando, is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc and Petit Verdot. The grapes are fermented
individually in conical Slavonian wood vats before being
combined and then maturing in French oak barrels for
12 months and two years in bottle before release.
PLATINUMS
For tasting
notes of all wines,
plus prices and
TUSCANY stockists, see
Decanter.com/
dwwa
Carillon, Brunello di
Montalcino 2013 (14.5%)
Vibrant raspberry fruit aromas with a touch of mocha.
The palate shows deep, muscular berry fuit and a rich, full
tannic structure which is complemented nicely by fresh, floral
elements. This has good cellaring potential.
N/A UK www.brunellocarillonvis.com
C
arillon is a line from Vini Italiani da Sogno,
a small winery that specialises in
organically farmed Brunello di Montalcino
and Rosso di Montalcino. It was founded in 2000 and
today is run by sommelier Stephania Angel Poveda.
For this Platinum winner, grapes are taken from 15ha
of vineyards at up to 350m altitude in the southern part
of the appellation. After a full extraction and long but
gentle maceration, the wine is aged in 40hl Slavonian oak
barrels for three years and released after six months in
bottle. About 25,000 bottles are made each year.
TUSCANY
Spiced wood aromas along with clove, cinnamon and black
fruits. Rich, juicy and concentrated on the palate with ripe
tannins and a long finish of black cherries and plums.
N/A UK www.podereforte.it
T
wo people live inside me,’ says Podere
Forte’s guardian, Pasquale Forte. ‘One
which is focused on the future and the
other that has a bond with the land – something
that goes back to my childhood.’
Made in accordance to biodynamic principles,
Petrucci is the crown jewel in the Podere Forte wine
portfolio, and attention to detail is all.
Each parcel of vines is vinified seperately, with
fermentation taking place in French oak vats,
initiated by wild yeasts. Malolactic fermentation
follows in more French wood, leading to 18 months’
maturation in barrel then two years in bottle.
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Querciabella, Chianti Classico
2015 (14%)
Cooked red and dark fruit on the nose and palate. There’s a
creamy texture to the mouthfeel, along with firm tannins, and
the lovely wood spice lingers on almost endlessly.
£23-£24 Armit Wines, Oddbins
O
 
rganic farming was implemented at
Querciabella in 1998, and biodynamics
was hot on its heels, introduced just two
years later.
The 1974 vintage was the first in which the estate
made a Chianti Classico, and since then it has been
showered with both praise and high scores.
The region enjoyed an almost perfect spring in 2015,
though a heat spike during summer meant lower yields
but fantastic concentration. The hand-harvested
Sangiovese grapes were rigorously sorted and
fermented in stainless steel, which preceded 12 months
ageing in French barriques and tonneaux, 10% new.
TUSCANY
Rocca delle Macìe, Sergio
Zingarelli, Chianti Classico
Gran Selezione 2014 (15%)
A super nose oozing immense charm – full of rich red fruits.
There’s bags of dusty redcurrants, herbs and
integrated oak on the textured and powerful palate.
Perfect for the lunch table; really has the ‘X-factor’.
£42 Terroni of Clerkenwell, Vivaldi
POA $ Palm Bay International
R
 
occa delle Macìe was bought in 1973 by
Italo Zingarelli and although the estate
was 93ha in size at the time, only 2ha were
dedicated to vineyards. In the past 45 years it has
grown to 200ha.
Italo’s youngest son, Sergio, oversees proceedings at
the winery today and has done so since 1989. Until the
2014 vintage, his eponymous wine – the flagship of
Rocce delle Macìe – used to contain about 10% Colorino
to complement the Sangiovese, but this year it was
made as a 100% Sangiovese. This vintage also saw the
transition from 225-litre barriques to 250-litre French
oak barrels, where the wine matured for 18 months.
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TUSCANY
Riecine, Chianti Classico
2016 (13.5%)
Classic nose of red cherry, tobacco and tea. The palate boasts
crunchy acidity, well-judged oak and earthy, ripe sour cherry
flavours. It’s superby fresh on the finish with lasting acidity.
£30 Alliance Wine
R
iecine was owned by monks until 1971
when Englishman John Dunkley and his
Italian wife, Palmina Abbagnano,
acquired the initial 1.5ha of land.
He didn’t approve of the decision at a regional level to
allow international grapes in DOCG wines: ‘When Baron
Philippe de Rothschild plants Sangiovese, I’ll switch to
Cabernet Sauvignon,’ he said.
Although Dunkley and his wife are no longer at
Riecine, their insistence on a 100%-Sangiovese wine still
sets the framework for the organically run estate today.
The juice from foot-trodden grapes is fermented in
open-top bins or concrete eggs, before maturing for 18
months in concrete as well as large casks and tonneaux.
TUSCANY
Triacca, La Madonnina,
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
2014 (13.5%)
Generous spice, red cherry and herbal aromas over high-toned
acidity and firm tannins. The tannins are rich and
ripe and suggest that this world-class wine will really
open up with food – maybe a classic ragù? And it will
age further, so there’s no rush to drink it.
N/A UK www.triacca.com
T
he La Madonnina farm in Greve has been
owned by the Triacca family since 1969 –
the family also own vineyards in Valtellina
and VIno Nobile di Montepulciano.
Prior to their purchase, the Chianti land’s only use was
for hunting, but the Triaccas cleared the 345ha and
turned it over to pasture, crops and vineyards.
Today there are 100ha under vine, planted at 350m
altitude on loam, limestone and siliceous soils with
Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Colorino.
This 100% Sangiovese, made by Luca Triacca and
assisted by local oenological consultant Vittorio Fiore, is
aged in a mix of barriques and large oak casks, the
minimum size being 50hl.

TUSCANY
Capezzana, Riserva, Digby Fine English, Brut,
Carmignano Vin Santo 2010 (13.5%) Hampshire, England NV (12%)
Walnuts and spicy fresh white and dried fruit on the nose.
Super luscious on the palate, boasting intense toasted hazelnut
and caramelised fruit flavours. Lingering acidity pushes
through on the long, nutty finish.
£48.99/37.5cl Liberty Wines
POA $ Mionetto Usa
T
 
he cultivation of olive trees and vines on
Capezzana’s land, west of Florence, was
first recorded as taking place more than
1,200 years ago.
Vin Santo is a more recent addition to the long history
of the Contini Bonacossi family, with the first vintage of
this Platinum-winning cuvée produced in 1925.
Following tradition, the harvested grapes are laid out
on straw mats to dry and concentrate their sugars and
flavours until the following February.
Once the must is fermented, the wine is aged for six
years in wooden casks made from mulberry, cherry,
chestnut and oak.
UK
Henners, Reserve Brut,
East Sussex, England 2010 (12%)
Honey, mushroom, and ripe apple aromas – this has really
benefited from additional age. The acid profile makes this
distinctly English, and is complemented effectively by good
texture and softness of fruit.
£30-£35 D Byrne & Co, Highbury Vintners, London Wine Shippers,
Reserve Wines
S
 
et up by ex-Formula One engineer
Lawrence Warr in 2007, Henners’ home is
Herstmonceaux in East Sussex, less than
7km from the English Channel.
Henners (owned by UK-based wine distributor
Boutinot since 2017) only makes sparkling wines,
cultivating the three Champagne varieties on its 4ha of
low-lying vineyards.
This blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir
is part fermented in oak, then stays on its lees for at
least 32 months before a dosage of 10g/l is added.
It further ages in bottle for a minimum of four years
before being released.
PLATINUMS
For tasting
notes of all wines,
plus prices and
UK stockists, see
Decanter.com/
dwwa
Toasty, nutty and biscuity aromas with some evolution
evident. The palate is generous but maintains tension with
bright acidity, precise green apple fruit and savoury oyster
shell notes. Long and intense on the finish.
£31 Armit Wines
C
o-founded by Trevor Clough and Jason
Humphries, the Digby Fine English
venture started in 2003 and is named in
honour of the 17th-century Englishman and inventor
of the modern wine bottle, Sir Kenelm Digby.
There are no estate vineyards; instead fruit comes
from selected producers across Hampshire, Kent and
Sussex and the wines are made by Dermot Sugrue.
Clough says of this Platinum winner: ‘The Pinot Noir
at the core of the blend is bold and brassy, the
Chardonnay reserve wines retain their vitality, while
the addition of Pinot Meunier helps to keep the whole
affair light and on its toes.’
UK
Camel Valley, Pinot Noir Rosé
Brut, Cornwall, England 2015
(12.5%)
Lovely nose of peachy fruit and crunchy red berries. Elegant
yet bursting with concentration, this has superb
purity from start to finish and rounds off with a
persistent mineral note.
£28-£31 Booths, Camel Valley, The Wine Society, Waitrose,
Waitrose Cellar
C
amel Valley’s creation was down to
former RAF pilot Bob Lindo and his wife
Annie who, on Bob’s retirement from the
armed forces, acquired a farm in rural Cornwall.
Initially they raised cattle and sheep but then
decided to give vines a whirl because of the quality of
their chalky sun-drenched slopes. Today Camel Valley
is one of the UK’s top wine producers, with Bob’s son
Sam now largely in charge.
The Pinot Noir grapes are used in two ways here.
The juice from the pressed grapes goes into making a
still wine, while the free-run juice is reserved for this
rosé fizz which, after fermentation, spends one year on
its lees. It has a dosage of 9g/l. ➢
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Scattered Peaks, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Napa Valley,
California 2015 (14.5%)
Roasted herbs, coffee, black cherry and blackberry compote.
Rich and concentrated but not heavy thanks to lively
acidity. Tannins are mighty; will blossom with time.
£49.95 Wine Treasury
$39.99 Breakthru Beverage Florida, Heritage Wine Cellars,
MS Walker, Opici Wine Co, Republic National Distributing
Co, Young’s Market Co
S
 
cattered Peaks is a joint effort between
Derek Benham and Joel Aiken. Benham
has launched several wine brands and
companies throughout California, while winemaker
Aiken (who has worked with more than 50 Napa
vineyards) was responsible for deciding which sites in
Napa would provide the ideal fruit for their wines.
This Platinum winner, from a superlative vintage, is
racked into French wood for its malolactic fermentation
and a further 18 months’ maturation.
The Scattered Peaks name is a nod to Benham’s love
of surfing and skiing (the peaks of waves and snowy
mountains) as well as the scattered vineyards dotted
across the Napa Valley from which they source grapes.
VENETO
Villa Canestrari, 1888, Amarone Zeni, Barriques, Amarone della
della Valpolicella Riserva Valpolicella 2013 (16%)
2011 (16.5%) Savoury, saline nose with an earthiness and forest floor
Broad, ripe and fleshy with warmth and complexity. The palate
shows cedary notes, fig and black cherry compote –
very well poised and balanced. Dried fruits and
herb notes carry into the long finish.
N/A UK www.villacanestrari.com
T
 
he name of this wine, 1888, refers to the
year in which Carlo Bonuzzi finished his
studies at Conegliano’s Royal School of
Winemaking and began to bottle and sell the wines
his family was already producing from their vines.
Villa Canestrari was created about a century later,
with the merger of the Bonuzzi and Franchi families.
Here in the Illasi Valley, the presence of the Alps
helps shield the vineyards from chilly winds, while
nearby Lake Garda generates a climate which is almost
Mediterranean in character.
This Platinum winner is assessed after a year in
barriques and larger barrels to determine whether the
quality is worthy of the Riserva name.
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VENETO
Rocca Sveva, Valpolicella
Ripasso Superiore 2013 (14%)
There’s an openness to the nose here, with florality and
creaminess as well as brooding blackcurrant fruit. It’s full of
plump and ripe blueberry and cherry on the palate, balanced
by refreshing acidity.
£24.90 Continental Wine & Food, Vinissimo
F
rom humble beginnings in 1898, Cantina
di Soave now comprises a multitude of
wine-growers who own vineyards across
five separate valleys. Today it oversees almost half
of the area under vine in the Valpolicella region.
Described as a ‘winery within a winery’ the co-op
opened Rocca Sveva, next to the Castello di Soave, in
2003. The medieval hamlet was revamped into a
sprawling centre of wine.
Ripasso Superiores such as this Platinum are made
when the current vintage of Valpolicella Superiore is
passed over the pomace of the present, fermented crop
of Amarone, thus triggering a second fermentation,
adding richness and alcohol.
VENETO
elements. Serious concentration on the palate with intriguing
umami notes, macerated black cherries, bitter
chocolate, eucalyptus and roasted coffee beans.
Very well balanced and still with huge potential.
N/A UK www.zeni.it
F 
austino Zeni is both viticulturist and
winemaker at Zeni – guiding the property
in conjunction with his mother and two
sisters – so he very much oversees winery’s methods.
This is a classic blend of 60% Corvina, 20%
Corvinone and 20% Rondinella, and selected from the
extate’s hilly, marly-limestone vineyards.
After being left to raisin for five months, the grapes
receive a traditional fermentation and maceration at
the winery in Fumane before being aged in French oak
barriques for up to two years at the Zeni family’s huge
cellars in Bardolino.
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VENETO

Zeni, VigneAlte, Amarone della

Valpolicella Classico 2013 (15.5%)
Good balance of red and hedgerow fruit aromas, lightly
seasoned oak and confit summer berries. Solid fruit character
is met with good acidity and ripe tannins on the long palate.
Beautifully harmonious.
£35 Tanners

B
 
ardolino-based entrepreneur Bartolomeo
Zeni was the founder of Zeni in 1870.
Something of a delivery driver
extraordinaire for the time, he shipped the local
Veneto olive oil, fish and wine to towns along Lake
Garda, but also further afield into Lombardy. Wine was
his passion, however, and he soon began to trade in it.
Winemaking has been the family’s vocation ever
since and today 80% of Zeni’s production is exported.
This is a blend of 50% Corvina, 45% Rondinella and
5% Molinara grapes from low-yielding older vineyards
which spends between two and four years maturing in
25hl casks before release.

2018

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O95 Martin Schaetzel by
Alsace won Kirrenbourg, Riesling, Grand Cru
Rangen 2016 (14%)
1 Best in Show
(see p26)
£49 Raeburn Fine Wines
This is staggeringly good!
1 Platinum
(see p52)
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Luscious, intense honeyed apricots
combined with unctuous quince
and exotic fruits. Full-bodied with
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brilliant fresh minerality and a very
long finish.
Gold
white Gold
sweet white
O95 Cave de Ribeauvillé,
Riesling, Grand Cru Osterberg O95 Domaine Aimé Stentz,
2016 (11.5%) Sélection de Grains Nobles Pinot
A sophisticated and elegant Gris 2013 (12%)
bone-dry, steely Riesling with Exceptional! Concentrated mango,
delicate notes of white flowers, passion fruit and toffee flavours
juicy citrus fruit, fresh mineral with rich apricots, marmalade,
salinity and a smoky character. butter and a citrus undercurrent.
Really excellent. Very pure, clean and luscious.
Argentina & rest
of South America
(excluding Chile)
Uco Valley, Mendoza 2016 (13%)
Argentina & £9 Morrisons
Beautiful cocktail of steely
rest of South minerality, citrus acidity, dark fruits
America and sophisticated savoury
embellishments of flint and coffee.
(excluding Chile) won Well structured, harmonious and
1 Best in Show
(see p26)
easy to enjoy with a long finish.
Nothing excessive about it despite
3 Platinums
(see p52)
its unbridled richness. Well done!
O95 Terrazas de los Andes,
For Silvers, Bronzes and Commendeds, visit
http://awards.decanter.com/DWWA/2018 Chardonnay, Uco Valley,
Mendoza 2016 (14%)
£14-£16.49 Clos19, Ocado,
Argentina The Champagne Co
POA $ Moet Hennessy USA
Gold Bursting with rich pineapple, ripe
white citrus and attractive acacia notes.
Lovely and fresh with flinty oak
O95 Morrisons, The Best Gran characters. This is youthful with
Montaña Reserve Chardonnay, lots of potential.
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Gold
rosé
O95 Vaglio, Marks & Spencer,
Uco Valley, Mendoza 2017 (12%)
£10 Marks & Spencer
Pronounced redcurrant and pink
pepper nose. A little angular on the
palate but there are lovely crunchy
red apple flavours that would be
ideal for barbecued meaty fish.
A crisp, medium-bodied, wine to
enjoy by the poolside.
Gold
red
O96 Alandes, Cabernet Franc,
Uco Valley, Mendoza 2015 (14.4%)
Soft and pure with fresh red fruits
and herbal scents, sweet vanilla
and baking spices from the oak
ageing, warmth and spices in the
finish. Lovely – it would not be
unreasonable to drink it now.
O96 Atamisque, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Vista Flores, Tunuyán,
Mendoza 2016 (14.5%)
£27 Las Bodegas UK
$28 Wine Bridge Imports
Sappy and long initially, then the
wine glides with firm tannic grip
across a carpet of cherries,
blackberries, herbs, mint, flowers,
minerals and cassis. There’s more
than enough stuffing and structure
to suggest that this will continue to
improve for the next decade.
O96 Fabre Montmayou, Reserva
Cabernet Franc, Mendoza 2016
(14%)
£12.50 Vinothentic
Gorgeous example of Cabernet
Franc. Youthful with great
potential. It explodes with floral
perfumed notes, cassis and clove.
Great depth. Its harmony saves it
from becoming truculent, but it
needs a big plate of meat.
O96 Gran Enemigo, Cabernet
Franc, El Cepillo, San Carlos,
Mendoza 2013 (13.5%)
£80 Bibendum
Pretty nose and palate packed full
of vanilla, forest fruits, morello
cherries, dark plums, blackcurrants
and mint. A great wine, showing
clever winemaking, with a very
long, fresh finish.
O96 HJ Fabre, Reserva Cabernet
Sauvignon, Luján de Cuyo,
Mendoza 2016 (14%)
£15.99 Laithwaite’s
Youthful with huge flavour and
complexity, showing vibrant, black
fruits, violets, notes of capsicum
and clove leading to a wonderful
acidity and lovely length.
O96 Zuccardi, Malbec, Vista
Flores, Tunuyán, Mendoza 2017
(14%)
£12.99 Waitrose
Wonderful wine with an ethereal
purity. Lots of violets, black pepper
and dark purple fruit on the
distinguished nose. Silky and pure
in the mouth with well-integrated
acidity underpinning the fruit
purity and persistent finish. This is
the best and purest expression of
this region. Bravo!
O95 Antucura, Tani Single
Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Vista
Flores, Tunuyán, Mendoza 2016
(13.2%)
$9 Southern Starz
A modern style that is classy and
forward, showing mountain herbs,
damson and red fruits characters
alongside more leafy and woody
notes. Complex, medium-bodied
and impeccably balanced with a
long, mouthwatering finish. Full of
vivacity and freshness combined
with purity and elegance.
O95 Atamisque, Malbec, La
Consulta, San Carlos, Mendoza
2016 (14.5%)
£27 Las Bodegas UK
$28 Wine Bridge Imports
Elegant violet and blackcurrant
notes with a touch of blueberry
muffin. Powerful, intense, lifted
and fresh with super-fine tannins
and a long length. Lovely.
O95 Bodegas Fabre, Fabre
Montmayou Gran Reserva Malbec,
Mendoza 2015 (14.5%)
£16.70 Vinothentic
Intense, pure black fruits, leaves
and spices leap from the glass with
oak spice and tarry undertones.
More oak spice and plum flavours
on the palate and a floral element.
Well-integrated acidity underpins
the fruit purity and lengthy finish.
O95 Bodegas Fabre, HJ Fabre
Gran Reserva Malbec, Mendoza
2015 (14.5%)
£17.99 Laithwaite’s
Serious stuff! This is perfumed and
energetic with notes of smoke,
blackberries, red fruit, coffee and
violets. It has an elegant, classic
structure, layers of detail and
shows a captivating personality.

A complex wine you could lay
down for five years.
O95 Clos de Chacras, Eredità
Malbec, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
2015 (14.6%)
£25.75 Humble Grape
Spicy and piquant on the nose,
with black cherry and pepper. Very
complex palate, with finely judged
oak, lots of purity, a hint of
sweetness on the tannins, plus a
long finish. Fantastic. Drinking well
now, but will age.
O95 Fabre Montmayou, HJ Fabre
Reserva Malbec-Cabernet Franc,
Mendoza 2016 (14%)
£15.99 Buckingham Schenk
An enticing herbal-toned nose and
palate of blossom, dark fruits, coal,
smoke and red fruits. The tannins
are soft and round and they have
good grip for a meaty dish or
barbecued red meats.
O95 Gran Enemigo, Cabernet
Franc, Gualtallary, Tupungato,
Mendoza 2013 (13.5%)
£80 Bibendum
A lovely polished nose with pretty
notes of dark ripe forest fruits and
herbs. The palate is supremely
expressive and concentrated – as
you would expect at this price.
Lots of power, but still with poise
and elegance on the finish. This is a
super example.
O95 HJ Fabre, Barrel Selection
Malbec, Patagonia 2016 (14%)
£15.99 Laithwaite’s
Lovely colour, deep and brooding,
with a lovely purity of fruit and a
young, floral, dark cherry nose.
A little clunky on the mouth, but
will improve with time. Spicy on
the finish, this really is a very good
expression of the new Patagonia.
O95 Majestic, Definition Malbec,
Mendoza 2017 (14%)
£11.99 Majestic
Fabulously elegant high-altitude
Malbec with an intense black tea
herbaceousness. The palate is
bursting with violets, ripe plums
and cherries and a lovely crunchy
texture. Very good.
O95 Marks & Spencer, The Party
Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza
2017 (14%)
£14 Marks & Spencer
An elegant example with
exuberant morello cherries, violets
and wild herbs behind the oak. The
palate displays lovely elegance
and purity with refreshing acidity.
Will flourish with decanting. This is
a classic Malbec for grilled meat.
O95 Piattelli Vineyards, Grand
Malbec, Cafayate, Salta 2015 (15%)
£15.90–18.49 All About Wine, Bedales,
Exel Wines, Hallgarten & Novum, Spirited
Wines, Strictly Wine
POA $ Casa Vinicola Zonin
Big, rich, round and powerful, this
is typical expression of Cafayate
with a lovely purity in the fruit.
Nothing is out of the place and the
alcohol is very well balanced. A good
introduction to the grape — pair
with grilled lamb.
O95 Salentein, Barrel Selection
Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza
2016 (13.5%)
£13.24 Conviviality Group, Matthew
Clark
Deep and intense colour. The
beguiling nose is fresh and filled
with dark black fruits and a dash of
blueberry. The palate is rich and
lush with some oak and earthy
tannins. All told, this is generous
and harmonious, showing lovely
Uco Valley. Lots of potential.
O95 Santa Julia, Reserve
Malbec-Cabernet Franc, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
£10 Sainsbury’s, Waitrose
This blend works so well – and this
example is fabulous value too!
Floral, with ripe, crunchy black
fruit, softness, elegance and purity.
Full-bodied and youthful with a
persistent finish.
O95 Viña Cobos, Bramare
Chañares Estate Cabernet Franc,
Los Arboles, Tunuyán, Mendoza
2015 (15%)
£75 Alliance Wine
An ethereal nose of spices, confit
black cherries, plums and damsons,
with a whiff of dry Mediterranean
herbs. It’s fun, polished, rich and
long with well-integrated oak and
tannins. It should age very well too,
if you want to lay it down.
O95 Viñalba, Malbec-Bonarda,
Mendoza 2017 (14%)
£9.99 Majestic
Stunning wine! Beautifully
perfumed blossom notes, great
purity of blueberry and plum fruit
with concentrated dark cherries,
fine grained tannins and bright,
clean finish. Amazing value!
O95 Viñalba, Reservado De La
Familia Malbec, Uco Valley,
Mendoza 2017 (14%)
£9.25 Morrisons
Lifted perfume and flavours of
dark cherries, spices, violets and
plums with a dense base of acidity,
wonderful purity of fruit and ripe
tannins. This is a wine you can
decant now or place in the the
cellar. Great potential.
O95 Viñalba, Reserve Malbec-
Touriga Nacional, Uco Valley,
Mendoza 2017 (14%)
£12.99 Majestic
This is a real steal at the price!
Packed with mouthwatering black
berry fruit, a savoury liquorice
richness, elegant bitter chocolate
and silky tannins. A classic in the
making – snap it up!
Asia
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China
Gold
red
O96 Carrel Manor, Crystal Pearl
Reserve, Xinjiang 2014 (14%)
Aromas of spice and notes of
coffee with black fruit and tar. The
palate shows morello cherry and
black plum fruit with high-toned
bourbon notes and chunky tannins.
O96 XinJiang Ruitaiqinglin,
Guofei Oak Barrels, Heshuo/
Hoxud, Xinjiang 2016 (15%)
Complex aromas of oak, coconut
and dried fruits unveil a smoky
palate showing heavy toast,
blackcurrant and a touch of
menthol on the finish.
O95 Greatwall, Five Stars
Marselan-Syrah, Penglai,
Shandong NV (14.5%)
Ripe on the nose with hints of
violet layered with oak and bacon.
The fleshy palate displays
ALSACE – ASIA
O95 Zorzal, Gran Terroir Malbec,
Tupungato, Mendoza 2016 (14%)
£17 Hallgarten & Novum
Lovely, pure, inviting herbal nose.
This is sweet and mellow with hints
of black pepper and violets,
well-judged oak and a zesty, racy
freshness that underpins the wine
and lengthens the powerful finish.
Rest of South
America
No golds were awarded in Bolivia,
Brazil, Columbia, Equador, Peru
and Uruguay
chocolate, sweet spice and a
meaty finish.
O95 Jade Vineyard, Hyacinth,
Helan Mountain East, Ningxia
2016 (14.5%)
A classical nose of cassis and violet
with beautifully judged clove oak.
The palate shows pure blueberry
and blackcurrant with red pepper
and rich tannins.
O95 Zhongfei Winery, Barrel
Aged Marselan, Yanqi, Xinjiang
2015 (14%)
Intense and interesting on the nose
with graphite and cassis notes. The
palate shows well integrated
smoky oak and blackberry leading
to soft charcoal tannins
O95 Zhongfei Winery, JinZun
Cabernet Sauvignon, Yanqi,
Xinjiang 2015 (14%)
Plum notes along with very ripe
blackcurrant fruit and spiced
cinnamon. The palate shows
elegant black fruit, vanilla spice
and fine-grained tannins.
Gold
sweet white
O95 Chateau Changyu Icewine,
Golden Icewine Valley Blue Label
Vidal, Liaoning 2015 (11%)
£29/37.5cl Berry Bros & Rudd
Savoury notes are overlaid by
flowers and lime on the nose. The ➢
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with black tea and marmalade.
O95 Taila Winery, Petit Manseng,
Weihai, Shandong 2016 (11.5%)
An attractive nose of dried tropical
fruit, orange marmalade and spice.
The juicy palate is dense with waxy
peach, dried apricot and an
impressive length. Don’t hesitate!
Japan
Gold
white
O96 Grace, Kayagatake Koshu,
Yamanashi, Chubu 2017 (11.5%)
£19.49 Hallgarten & Novum
Pear and citrus on a restrained
Australia
Australia won
6 Best in Show
(see p27)
20 Platinums
(see p53)
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Gold
sparkling white
O96 Chandon, Winemaker’s
Selection Chardonnay-Pinot Noir
2008 (12.5%)
Very fine evolving nose. Complex
and nuanced palate of buttered
toast, apple crumble, honey, truffle
and savoury notes. Creamy and
rich with a long, complex finish.
Gold
white
O96 McGuigan, The Shortlist
Riesling, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2010 (11.5%)
Lovely toasty, grilled nut character
on the nose along with lemon zest
and lime cordial notes. Generous
palate showing good maturity:
flavours of bacon fat, asparagus
and apricots. Impressive length.
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nose of stone and saline. The fresh
palate reveals lime, pear and a
zesty finish.
O95 Grace, Private Reserve
Koshu, Yamanashi, Chubu 2017
(12%)
£23.49 Hallgarten & Novum
Perfumed aromas of white peach
and jasmine lead to an elegant
palate rich with pear, apple and a
hint of mouthwatering spritz.
O95 Shirayuri Winery, L’Orient
Cellar Master Koshu, Yamanashi,
Chubu 2016 (12%)
£43 Japan At UK
A taut nose of wet stones, flint and
pear. There’s mouthwatering
acidity on the palate with vibrant
lime and refreshing grapefruit.
O96 Soumah, Hexham Vineyard
Equilibrio Chardonnay, Yarra
Valley, Victoria 2017 (13.1%)
£40 VinumTerra
Intense and mineral-laden nose
with a flash of vanilla, sesame, ripe
pear and toast. Beautiful wine with
lovely crisp acidity, a tangy creamy
palate and flavours of stone fruits
and nuts. This has real finesse,
length, minerality and depth.
O95 Frankland Estate, Smith
Cullam, Frankland River, Western
Australia 2017 (11.6%)
£29.50 Berry Bros & Rudd
Fragrant and appealing ripe guava
and citrus aromas with white
pepper underneath. Off-dry palate
of quince, lime and frangipani
match the zingy acidity and
lingering mango finish.
O95 McGuigan, Bin Series 9000
Sémillon, Hunter Valley, New
South Wales 2013 (11%)
Stunning nose of toast, honey, lime
juice and petrol, with herbal
lemongrass coming through.
Intense, complex palate: honeyed
acacia with a long grapeskin finish.
O95 McGuigan, The Shortlist
Riesling, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2009 (11.5%)
Petrol and intense stone fruits
dominate the nose, with lime juice,
toast and wild berries behind.
Some creaminess on the long, racy
palate with good complexity.
O95 Penfolds, Reserve Bin 16A
Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills,
South Australia 2016 (13.5%)
£75 Berry Bros & Rudd, Cadman Fine
Wines, Frazier’s Wine, Harrods,
Laithwaite’s, Millésima
Appealingly complex nose of lime
peel, cream, fennel and well-
judged oak. Gentle lemon, lime and
minerality in layered perfection on
the long, youthful palate.
O95 Petaluma, Chardonnay,
Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills,
South Australia 2016 (14%)
£27.99 Cellar One Shop
Very expressive and likeable nose,
grilled toast, nuts, honeysuckle,
lees notes, lemon and sweet spice.
Full-bodied palate with toasty oak,
refreshing acidity and fine length.
O95 Stella Bella, Luminosa
Chardonnay, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2016 (12%)
£39.99 Grange Wine Merchants,
Highbury Vintners
Honeycomb and spice lead the
aromas of breadcrumbs, bacon,
nuts and restrained apple. Lovely
freshness and complexity of stone
fruit flavours and a savoury edge.
Gold
red
O96 Brand’s Laira, One Seven One
Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra,
South Australia 2015 (14%)
Very enticing on the nose: complex
DWWA Regional
Chair for Asia,
Ch’ng Poh Tiong
baking spices, cigar box,
blackcurrant and leafy notes
coming through. Lovely freshness,
well-handled vanilla oak, chewy
tannins and a long finish.
O96 Casella, 1919 Cabernet
Sauvignon, Wrattonbully, South
Australia 2013 (13.6%)
Blackcurrant, floral, dark chocolate
and some sage and rosemary on
the nose with hints of sweet Indian
spices behind. The palate is
brooding with lots of power and
intensity. The fruit is starting to
develop secondary characters of
chocolate and prune. Fabulous!
O96 Fork in the Road, Reserve
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
A resplendent mocha, creamy
chocolate, blackcurrant, vanilla,
clove and fennel nose with a
suggestion of chalk. More savoury
notes on the palate with cigar box,
meaty characters and woven
tannins. Beautifully put together
– would be a treat with wild duck.
O96 Hardys Tintara, Yeenunga
Single Vineyard Shiraz, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2015 (14%)
Delicious aromas of sandalwood,
bergamot, orange oil, smoke and
toast with smoky bacon and cassis
undertones. Really expressive
palate of damsons and roasted
beetroot, a solid structure and
then a very long finish. Ticks every
box with expert authority.
O96 Kilikanoon, Attunga 1865
Shiraz, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2013 (14.5%)

£130 Mentzendorff
POA $ Old Bridge Cellars
Notes of blackberry with raw steak
and black pepper on the very
elegant nose. Floral components
are present on the palate along
with polished, posh oak. Generous
in the mouth with a very good
length. Pleasure writ large!
O96 Levantine Hill, Melissa’s
Paddock Syrah, Yarra Valley,
Victoria 2015 (13.5%)
Bright, pretty, meaty and intense,
with focused eucalyptus, black
olive, prune, plum and wild berry
tones. A plush wine, with fine-
grained tannins. A distinguished
wine for sure, which also delivers a
fresh, crunchy finish.
O96 Reynella, Basket Pressed
Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2016 (14%)
Lovely cassis and bramble notes
on the dense nose, with mocha,
mint chocolate and smoky bacon
making appearances. Generous
oak palate, persistent dark fruit,
rounded tannins and a spicy finish.
O96 Saltram, Marble Quarry Rd.
Single Vineyard Shiraz, Barossa
Valley, South Australia 2012 (14%)
Pepper, liquorice, blackberry jam,
plum cake and black spice nose.
The palate is rich and concentrated
with a solid structure. A compelling
wine ageing gracefully that’s
drinking well now, but will
continue to impress.
O96 Windows Estate, Basket
Pressed Cabernet Sauvignon,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2014 (14%)
The nose jumps out with sweet
blue fruits mixing with blackberry,
damson and spice. Lovely bright
acidity on the vibrant palate, with
dark cherry fruit and seamless
tannic structure. Will age and give
pleasure for many years to come.
O96 Wolf Blass, Gold Label
Syrah, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2012 (14.5%)
Floral, perfumed nose, of baked
plum, honeycomb, dark chocolate,
and paprika hints. A lovely savoury
edge to the palate of black tea and
an autumnal character. Long finish.
O95 Chapel Hill, The Vicar Shiraz,
McLaren Vale, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
£34.95 Berkmann Wine Cellars
POA $ American Estates Wines
Dark, intense and brooding
blackberry, vanilla, cedar, liquorice
and white spice nose. The palate
has fine tannins and layers of spice,
black fruit and oak, with a long,
balsamic finish. It’s well worth the
asking price.
O95 DeBortoli, Melba Vineyard,
Yarra Valley, Victoria 2015 (14%)
£65 North South Wines
Rich nose with real depth of
concentration: earthy savoury
walnut hints, coffee, rosemary and
chocolate behind. The long, elegant
palate has ripe tannins and
brooding, herbal fruit. Excellent.
O95 Evans & Tate, Redbrook
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2013 (14%)
Cassis and dark red cherry aromas
overlay vanilla, hints of mint and
violets. A gutsy palate of meaty
leather notes, sweet oaky fruit and
a herbal note on the long finish.
O95 Henschke, Keyneton
Euphonium, Barossa, South
Australia 2013 (14%)
£39.50 Great Western Wine
There’s a delicious herbal
character to the nose along with
dark cherry fruit, graphite and a
mushroom savouriness. Complex
palate with fresh oak nuances and
a lovely long finish.
O95 Levantine Hill, Colleen’s
Paddock Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley,
Victoria 2015 (13%)
Rich and complex nose: lots of
tertiary anise, forest floor, leather
and spice over ripe red fruit notes.
Silky sweet fruit palate, well-
integrated oak and a floral edge.
O95 Levantine Hill, Syrah, Yarra
Valley, Victoria 2015 (13.5%)
The perfume comes at you in
waves: black pepper, black
cherries, eucalyptus, meat, sweet
spices, wood smoke and gamey
undertones that will leave you in
awe. It builds in the mouth to great
concentration and complexity.
High on finesse.
O95 O’Leary Walker, Claire
Reserve Shiraz, Clare Valley,
South Australia 2013 (14.5%)
Blackberry and blackcurrant fruit
perfume alongside chocolate,
cocoa and a touch of coffee. The
palate is really complex, showing
leather, baking spices and dried
autumnal fruit characters. This is a
big ripe style, wearing the alcohol
well. Very impressive.
O95 Reynella, Basket Pressed
Grenache, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
Lovely fruit on the nose, but
dominated now by vanilla oak and
some confected notes. Good silky
palate weight of rich fruit and
high-quality oak. Impressive.
O95 Saracen Estates, Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret
River, Western Australia 2012
(14.4%)
Lifted, attractive, high-toned notes
of cassis, cedar, blackberry, mint,
cigar box and spice leading onto a
lovely mature palate of creamy
cassis, cedar and olive. A really
lovely wine.
O95 Shingleback, Unedited
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (14%)
Dark fruits, alongside floral notes,
cassis, raw red meat, white pepper
and oaky tones on the nose.
Impressive depth in the mouth
with fully integrated oak and a
very long, elegant finish. If you like
it rich, drink this now – otherwise
wait. A splendid release.
O95 St Hugo, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Coonawarra, South
Australia 2014 (14.1%)
Lovely complex aromas – very
fruity and spicy – showing
eucalyptus, autumnal leaves,
blackcurrant and cedar. Generous
ripe black fruit palate with layers of
smokiness and a creamy richness.
O95 Taylors, St Andrews Shiraz,
Clare Valley, South Australia 2015
(14.5%)
Lots of chocolate and cocoa on the
nose with herbal and eucalyptus
undertones. Very rounded in the
mouth with notes of blackcurrant
and blackberry. A very well-made
gastronomic wine; chefs will enjoy
experimenting with food matching.
O95 Tyrrell’s Wines, Vat 8
Shiraz-Cabernet, Hunter Valley,
New South Wales 2014 (14%)
£38 John E Fells
Multilayered complexity to the
nose: oak, cassis, chocolate, coffee
and savoury hints. Elegant palate
of red berries, black pepper and
leafy cassis to finish.
O95 Wolf Blass, Platinum Label
Medlands Vineyard Shiraz,
Barossa Valley, South Australia
2010 (14.8%)
A super-ripe nose of raisins, blue
and red fruits, and a perfumed
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edge. Slick modern and complete
palate of attractive fruit and a long,
fresh finish.
O95 Zonte’s Footstep, Love
Symbol Grenache, McLaren Vale,
South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
Dense core of fruit on a restrained
nose with a savoury earthy edge.
Generous and enticing palate that
possesses gaminess, pepper and
spice, with a dark chocolate finish.
Gold
sweet white
O95 Kilikanoon, Mort’s Cut
Watervale Riesling, Clare Valley,
South Australia 2017 (11%)
POA $ Old Bridge Cellars
Delicious, attractive fresh lemon
and lime nose, with vivacious
sweet herbs and toasty touches.
Racy acidity and a slight spritz lift
the peachy mandarin palate.
Gold
sweet fortified
O96 Hardys, Rare Tawny NV
(20%)
An enticing nose of maple syrup,
butterscotch and black tea. The
palate is ripe and dense with
peppery spice, orange oil, rich
chocolate and juicy, fresh acidity,
Quite exuberant.
O96 Morris, Cellar Reserve
Muscat, Rutherglen, Victoria NV
(17%)
Seriously good. Obviously, it’s rich
and luscious, but also complex,
with a satisfying mix of apricots,
orange marmalade, sultanas,
raisins, prunes and almonds. The
harmony and elegance of this wine
are not in doubt. It’s very well put
together and very long.
O96 Stanton & Killeen, Grand
Muscat, Rutherglen, Victoria NV
(18.5%)
£40/37.5cl Ex-Cellar, Hedonism Wines,
Weavers, Wine Utopia
Beautifully complex aromatics and
flavours: walnuts, pecans, burnt
toffee, marmalade, liquorice,
cream and buttery toffee. The
exemplary line, length and balance
make it a hedonistic pleasure to
drink right now. ➢
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Austria won
2 Best in Show
(see p30)
3 Platinums
(see p58)
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Gold
white
O96 Schuster, Alte Reben Grüner
Veltliner, Wagram,
Niederösterreich 2017 (13.5%)
Youthful, refreshing aromas of
tangerine, lemon zest, ripe apricot
and violets. Well layered with
vivacious pepper, grippy lemon
and lime characters and limestone
support. Racy and complex.
O96 Waitrose, Grüner Veltliner,
Niederösterreich 2017 (12%)
£7.99 Waitrose Cellar, Waitrose
A fresh, vibrant, fruit-driven
expression with ripe citrus and
yellow apple aromas. Hints of
pepper and white flowers on the
palate, with impressive complexity
and a scented finish.
O96 Zimmermann, Rosshimmel
Grüner Veltliner Reserve,
Kremstal, Niederösterreich 2016
(14%)
Peppery and crisp with aromas of
Balkans Regional
co-Chair Beth Willard
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ripe yellow apples, rich apricot,
mango and hints of passion fruit.
Opulent and rich with spicy, herbal
and mineral notes. Long and pure
silky finish.
O95 Müller, Silberbichl Riesling,
Kremstal, Niederösterreich 2017
(12.5%)
Elegant aromas of yellow peaches,
lemon zest and ripe apricots. Pure,
and flavorsome, filling the mouth
with scented fruit and a white
pepper and mineral character.
Lovely tension. A beauty!
O95 Waldschütz, Reserve Grüner
Veltliner, Wagram,
Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%)
£16.80 Alpine Wines
A heavenly, perfumed style with
roses, lemongrass and sweet
quince. Complex, rich and
generous with Golden Delicious
apples, sublime minerality,
background peppery spice and a
long, warm finish. Excellent.
O95 Winzer Krems, Kremser
Wachtberg Grüner Veltliner DAC
Reserve, Kremstal,
Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%)
$23.99 Deutsch Family Wines & Spirits
An expressive nose of ripe
apricots, white tea leaf and freshly
ground pepper. Rich and
expansive palate boasting white
lilies, jasmine and a long, spicy
finish. Classic!
Balkans
Bosnia-
Herzegovina
Gold
red
O95 Wine Cellars of Monastery
Tvrdos, Grand Reserve Vranac,
Herzegovina 2009 (14.5%)
Mint and eucalyptus aromas. The
palate is developed and displays a
nice structure with flavours of ripe
red berries, fresh plums, herbs,
plus integrated ripe tannins and
citrussy acidity.
Bulgaria
Gold
red
O95 Midalidare, Grand Vintage
Syrah, Thracian Lowland,
Southern Region 2016 (14%)
£21 The Old Cellar
Aromas of toast, violets, black
cherries and yoghurt. The palate is
even better with lots of complex
flavours of sweet spices, black
cherry, blackberry, toast and
pepper. Suave, with a lovely
texture and a long finish.
O95 Minkov Brothers, Cuvee,
Thracian Valley, Thracian Lowland,
Southern Region 2016 (14.4%)
Aromatic nose of cocoa, chocolate,
black fruit, peppery spice and a
hint of lifted violet. Juicy and fresh
palate with supple and plush
tannins. Not massively complex
but very drinkable.
Croatia
Gold
white
O95 Andrea Cossetto, Prima
Luce, Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2017
(13.2%)
Fresh and vibrant with aromas of
spice and ginger. Lots of lemon
peel on the palate plus citrus juice
flavours and a suggestion of spice.
Sophistication lingers around the
glass with everything in complete
Balkans won
0 Best in Show
4 Platinums
(see p58)
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harmony. Beautiful wine with crisp
acidity and a long finish.
O95 Cattunar, Collina Malvazija,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2015
(14.5%)
Lifted and musky on the nose with
intense notes of ginger, pear and
acacia. Textural and round on the
mouth with an apple skin and
grapefruit zest core. Full bodied
but refreshing.
O95 Franković, Korona Sur Lie
Malvazija, Hrvatska Istra, Coastal
2016 (14.5%)
Very complex and rich with
aromas of honeyed apricots and
acacia. An ambitious style with a
round, creamy mid-palate that
mixes exotic and orchard fruit.
Rich, creamy and long.
O95 Krauthaker, Kuvlakhe
Manzoni, Slavonija, Continental
2013 (13.2%)
Complex nose with baked apples,
honey, spice and light toasted
brioche notes. The flavour is
intense with fine tannins and
length with lively acidity. A well
made and versatile wine.
O95 Nerica, Pošip, Srednja i
Južna Dalmacija, Coastal 2016
(13%)
Aromatic nose of acacia, orange
blossom, poached pears, cream
and peach. Dry and crisp on the
palate with a citrussy tang and
lovely texture. This would make a
great food wine.
Gold
red
O95 Anđelini, Domenico
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2015 (14%)
Very plump with aromas of
blackberry, boysenberry and a
streak of toasty vanilla and herbs.

The spicy oak is quite prevalent on
the palate but well integrated with
good underlying red fruit and firm
acidity. It will reward even more
with ageing.
O95 Badel 1862, Korlat Syrah,
Dalmatinska Zagora, Coastal
2014 (13%)
Wild currant, black plum, black
pepper and tapenade notes leap
from the glass onto a fresh, juicy
and elegant palate that has
integrated oak, hints of earth and
lots of peppery Syrah characters.
O95 Fakin, Teran, Hrvatska Istra,
Coastal 2017 (14%)
£17.50 Pacta Connect
Blueberry, mulberry, black cherry,
violet and sweet spice nose. The
palate is dense, rich and packed
with fruit and integrated vanilla
oak. Polished and well crafted with
a long finish.
Gold
0
sweet white
O95 Jakopić, Pušipel Prestige,
Zagorje - Međimurje, Continental
2015 (14.6%)
Super-intense nose and palate of
dried apricots, peaches, honey,
camomile flowers, mango, dates,
lychee, banana and marmalade.
This is thick, rich, poised, toasty
and layered – in one word,
exquisite. Bravo!
O95 Krauthaker, Izborna Berba
Prosušenih Bobica Graševina,
Hrvatsko Podunavlje, Continental
2015 (14%)
Musky nose with notes of poached
pear, quince and gorgeously
overripe peaches doused in honey.
Luscious in the mouth with fresh
clementine, dried fruit and apricot
tart flavours. Delicious.
Serbia
Gold
red
O95 Zvonko Bogdan, Cuvée No1,
Subotica, Vojvodina 2016 (13.5%)
A beautiful wine with good depth
and structure. It’s not massively
complex but has a firm acid
structure interwoven with fresh
acidity and ripe notes of mulberry,
plum, blackcurrant and blackberry.
Individual and sophisticated with
youthful tannins and a slightly
sassy touch. Lovely drinking.
Slovenia
Gold
white
O96 Gašper, Pinot Grigio,
Goriška Brda, Primorska 2017
(13.5%)
£14.99 Liberty Wines
Fresh and floral with an orchard
fruit nose. The palate reveals a
pretty wine with plenty of citrus
notes and a lovely freshness. Very
well made and very flavourful. The
finish does not disappoint.
O95 Vino Kupljen Jeruzalem
Svetinje, Aldebaran, Stajerska
Slovenija, Podravje 2017 (13.5%)
Elegant floral nose with hints of
acacia, nectarine, juicy red apples
and a stony minerality at its core.
This is concentrated with very
good extract and super juicy, ripe
apple and lemon fruit. Delicious.
Gold
red
O95 Jakoncic, Carolina Red,
Goriška Brda, Primorska 2015
(13.5%)
£31 Late Vintage
The warm, mature bouquet shows
a combination of dark berries, jam,
mint, tobacco and fresh leather.
The palate offers blackberries and
plums, dark chocolate, spices and
leather, along with a structured
freshness and undertones of
liquorice. The length on the finish
doesn’t disappoint.
Gold
sweet white
O95 Simčič, Leonardo, Goriška
Brda, Primorska 2011 (12.5%)
£54.95/37.5cl Orbit Wines
A special wine with beguiling
toffee, almond, caramelised
orange and chocolate aromas.
Harmonious on the palate, and
developing, with sophisticated
flavours of vanilla, honey, fig and
dried apricots. Delicious stuff with
prodigious length and aftertaste.
AUSTRIA – BORDEAUX
Beaujolais
Beaujolais won
0
Best in Show
0 Platinums
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Bordeaux
Bordeaux won
1 Best in Show
(see p31)
4 Platinums
(see p59)
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Gold
white
O95 Château Loudenne,
Bordeaux 2015 (13.5%)
£25 Whole Foods Market
Classic nose of oak, blackcurrant
leaf, tea, tropical fruit, nectarines
and vanilla. The palate is zingy with
fresh acidity, integrated oak and
notes of almond, lemon, grapefruit
and pineapple. Extremely polished.
Gold
red
O95 Barton & Guestier, Château
Magnol Cru Bourgeois, Haut-
Médoc 2016 (13.3%)
Classic dark plum, pencil lead and
black fruit. Deep, resonant and
structured palate with ample
fine-grained tannins, lots of power
and a lingering complex finish.
O95 Château la Croizille,
St-Emilion GC 2015 (14.5%)
£55 Handford
Complex aromas of mocha and
toffee with clove, dark chocolate
and black cherry underlying the
No Golds were awarded
oak. The palate is intense and
complex with flavours of liquorice,
blackberry and black cherry. Long.
O95 Château la Haye, Majesté,
St-Estèphe 2016 (13.5%)
Resplendent liquorice, plum,
vanilla and black pepper nose.
Oak is present on the palate but
doesn’t get in the way of the ripe
cassis and graphite tones. This is a
restrained, food-friendly wine
which should go the distance.
O95 Château Peyrat-Fourthon,
Cru Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc 2015
(13.5%)
$40 The House of Burgundy
Very attractive cigar box, light
vanilla, oak and ripe blackberry
jam nose with a whiff of meat.
The palate shows classic earthy
flavours, fresh acidity and ripe,
fine-grained tannins. Very stylish
with good ageing potential.
Gold
sweet white
O96 Château Doisy Daëne,
Barsac 2CC 2015 (13.5%)
£38 The Wine Society
POA $ Maisons Marques & Domaines
Very intense marmalade, lemon,
grapefruit, apricot and honey nose.
The palate is rich and complex with
crisp balancing acidity and
reverberating flavours of ginger,
tropical fruit and exotic spices.
It finishes long with a pleasant
citrus fruit aftertaste. Entering its
peak drinking zone now. ➢
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creamy with saline vibrancy,
nectarine and floral flavours and
well-integrated oak. A very refined
and elegant cool-site example with
(excluding Beaujolais) a long, salivating finish.
O95 Jaffelin, Rully 2016 (13%)
£25 Hayward Bros
fruit. Lots of finesse and layered $34 Matinicus Wines Llc
Burgundy from here. Finishes lengthily. Kombu seaweed, apple and oak
aromas leap from the glass. The
(excluding O95 Domaine Louis Moreau,
palate is zesty with stony and
Valmur, Chablis Grand Cru 2015
Beaujolais) won (13%)
mineral elements alongside a

3 Best in Show
(see p31)
£40 Jeroboams
Elegant, complex and charmingly
touch of oak. It is crisp but soft,
fresh but friendly, exuding class

3 Platinums
(see p60)
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Gold
sparkling white
O95 Louis Bouillot, Perle Rare
Brut, Crémant de Bourgogne
2014 (12%)
Rich creamy nose of honeysuckle,
white peach and waxy minerality.
The palate not only shows toasted
almonds and a patisserie richness
but also gentle cranberry and crisp
citrus notes softened by a gentle
mousse and integrated dosage.
Long creamy and mineral finish.
Gold
white
O95 Château de Meursault,
Perrières, Meursault 1er Cru 2016
(13.5%)
£71.60 Justerini & Brooks
POA $ Terlato Wine International
Very saline, mineral and stony on
the nose with hints of stone fruit
and apples. The palate impresses
with a lovely texture and tension,
plus savoury nutty, stone fruit and
stone fruit characters with a dash
of blood orange. A very
accomplished wine indeed.
O95 Domaine Besson, Chablis
2016 (12.5%)
£18 Avalon Wine, Cellar Door Wines,
Dalling & Co, H2Vin, Latimer Vintners,
XO Wine Merchants
POA $ Blicker Pierce Wagner Wines
Nutty, hay, sweet apple and
mineral aromas soar from the
glass. The palate is full and intense
with soft milky notes, sweet lemon
and pithy grapefruit tones, with a
lifted fresh acidity to balance the
exotic spiced nose. The palate is
concentrated, creamy and round
and shows stone and citrus fruit,
plus more spice through to the
honeyed finish. Smart stuff!
O95 Domaine Sangouard-Guyot,
Terroirs, Pouilly-Fuissé 2016
(13%)
£23 City Wine Collection, Last Drop Wine
POA $ BW Trade, Grapevine
Distributors, Vin de Garde
Struck match complexity comes
through to the fore on the nose,
with hints of lemons and nuts. The
palate is equally impressive with
taught acidity, gentle buttery
citrus and roasted almonds.
Elegant and light overall with a
lingering chalky-lemon finish.
O95 Domaine Séguinot-Bordet,
Les Preuses, Chablis Grand Cru
2016 (13%)
£45 Montrachet Fine Wine
The fine and delicate nose is
mineral driven and leads onto a
lean and tight palate showing
notes of crushed rocks, iodine, lime
candy and saline oyster shells.
Very elegant and pretty and with a
long, tingling finish.
O95 Asda, Extra Special La
Levée, Chablis 2016 (12.5%)
£11.98 Asda
Classic notes of chalky minerality,
stone fruit and citrus peel run
through the nose and seamless
palate onto the lip-smacking finish.
Zippy and tightly strung. A wine of
great quality and typicity. This is an
ultra-classic Chablis.
O95 Jacques Charlet, Domaine
des Sansonnets, Pouilly-Fuissé
2016 (13%)
£25 Hennings Wine Merchants,
Inverarity Morton, Oxford Wine Co,
Tanners Wine Merchants
Expressive toasty oak and yellow
plum nose. The palate is round and
and elegance. A very smart wine.
O95 La Chablisienne, Les Preuses,
Chablis Grand Cru 2015 (13%)
Honeysuckle, beeswax, candied
citrus, spice, vanilla, chalk and
oyster shell on the long,
weightyand creamy palate. This
has all the depth and density you;d
expect of a grand cru with a classic
iodine thread. Delicious,
gastronomic and very good.
O95 Maison Chanzy, Les Caraby,
Mercurey 2016 (13%)
£29.95 Grapevine Wine Services
The toasty and slightly saline and
smoky nose leads onto a fresh,
energetic and concentrated palate
of cooked lemon and lime, toast
and cream, which is a nice contrast
to the salinity, like a margarita. The
oak is integrated with a floral note
on the long, satisfying finish.
Gold
red
O96 Albert Bichot, Hospices de
Beaune Cuvée Madeleine
Collignon, Mazis-Chambertin
Grand Cru 2016 (13.7%)
Stunning, vibrant, exotic kirsch and
floral aromas follow onto the
palate, which has a supple texture
and wild berry richness; the oak is
integrated, bringing a sweet spice
note. Lively acidity gives freshness
and lift to this lovely wine. A handy
performer with great potential.
O96 Château de Meursault, Clos
des Epenots, Pommard 1er Cru
2016 (13.5%)
£76.60 Justerini & Brooks
POA $ Terlato Wine International
Floral notes of violets and peonies,
plus crunchy raspberry and
cranberry fruit aromas. The palate
is elegant, smoky and complex
with fine, chalky tannins, notes of
spice, freshly cut flowers and a
saline minerality. A wonderful wine
that will evolve for years to come.
O96 Jean-Claude Boisset,
Gevrey-Chambertin 2016 (13%)
Elegant, toasty, floral and violet
nose. Gentle red berries, fine
chalky minerality and oaky tones
on the palate bring gentle vanillin
and warming cinnamon characters
with a creamy sweetness. The fruit
is dense but the structure is gentle
and the tannins are fine. Gorgeous.
O96 Louis Jadot, Célébration,
Beaune 1er Cru 2015 (13.5%)
£50 Berry Bros & Rudd, BI Fine Wine &
Spirits, Corney & Barrow, Farr Vintners,
Fine & Rare Wines, Hedonism Wines,
Jeroboams
Open and pleasant nose showing
pretty floral and ripe red berry fruit
along with spicy oak. The palate is
elegant and juicy with red apple,
beetroot and dried cranberry
flavours, crunchy, ripe tannins and
a chalky undertone. Very fine, tasty
and well handled.
O95 Château de Meursault, Clos
des Chênes, Volnay 1er Cru 2016
(13.5%)
£52.60 Justerini & Brooks
POA $ Terlato Wine International
An elegant and lifted red berry
fruit nose with hints of earth. The
vibrant palate is bursting with
spicy red fruits and has a structure
that offers lots of potential for
ageing. Long, sour cherry finish.
One for the future, this really needs
time but will reward patience.

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Canada
Canada won
1 Best in Show
(see p33)
4 Platinums
(see p61)
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Gold
sparkling white
O95 13th Street Winery, Premier
Cuvée, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2012 (12.5%)
A rich and leesy nose with hints of
caramelised apple. The palate is
elegantly crisp showing grapefruit,
citrus and saline elements.
O95 Thirty Bench, Sparkling
Riesling, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario NV (12%)
Lovely mousse, then a beautiful
petrol lemon nose over touches of
grapefruit. The long palate is
delightfully mineral showing
apricot and green apple fruit.
Gold
white
O96 Quails’ Gate, Stewart Family
Reserve Chardonnay, Okanagan
The army of ‘Red Shirts’ and Decanter staff who keep the
DWWA judging week at London ExCel running smootly
Valley, British Columbia 2016
(13.5%)
£36.40 Berkmann Wine Cellars
This opens with ginger and
pineapple on the nose, then the
ripe palate is fruit driven showing
lemon, nectarine and nuts on a
complex and textured finish.
O95 Monte Creek Ranch, Reserve
Chardonnay, British Columbia
2016 (13.6%)
A light oak and apple nose with
citrus minerality. The palate is
bright and layered with stone fruit,
oak and notes of zest and peach.
O95 Monte Creek Ranch,
Riesling, British Columbia 2016
(11%)
Beautiful nose of florals and lime,
while the palate has concentrated
minerality layered with off-dry
flavours of apple and grapefruit.
Gold
red
O96 Quails’ Gate, The Boswell
Syrah, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2015 (14%)
Overt cedar oak and dense ripe
cherry aromas. The palate is plush
and vibrant with generous
blackberry, spice and chocolate
flavours and ripe, supple tannins.
BURGUNDY – CAUCASUS & EURASIA
O95 Black Sage Vineyard, Shiraz,
Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2015 (14.5%)
Lifted aromas of pepper, florals
and oak. The palate is complex, rich
and spicy, with fleshy blackcurrant
and fig on a chalky tannic finish.
O95 Mission Hill, Reserve Shiraz
Family Estate, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2015 (14.5%)
A fragrant blackberry nose with
hints of brambles. The palate
shows lively blackberry, fig and
damson and a firm tannic finish.
O95 See Ya Later Ranch,
Ping-Meritage, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2015 (14.5%)
A savoury redcurrant bouquet
Caucasus &
Eurasia
Caucasus &
Eurasia won
0 Best in Show
1 Platinum
(see p62)
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leading to a firm and tight palate
that boasts lots of new oak plus
juicy and expressive black fruit.
Gold
sweet white
O96 Mission Hill, Reserve Riesling
Icewine, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2016 (8.5%)
$50/37.5cl The Winebow Group
Beeswax with pineapple and
lemon notes on the nose. The
palate is balanced and intense
showing honeyed apple, tea leaf
and a touch of minerality.
O95 Big Head, Special Select
Late Harvest Riesling, St David’s
Bench, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2016 (9.9%)
Lifted honey aromas along with
elements of spice and mango. The
complex palate provides ripe
peach and lime sherbet flavours
and a fresh apple finish.
O95 Inniskillin Niagara Estate,
Vidal Icewine, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2016 (9.5%)
£60/37.5cl Fortnum & Mason,
Hedonism Wines
Honeyed aromas with layers of
stone fruit and lychees. The palate
is ripe with apricot and creamy
pastry but with a savoury edge
that gives complexity.
O95 Trius, Showcase Vidal
Icewine, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2016 (11%)
A fresh nose of honeysuckle and
peach, while the palate is rich and
intense with flavours of dried
apricot and baked stone fruit.
No Golds were awarded
➢
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Central Italy
packed with interest with a long of blackberries and blueberries on
and slightly saline finish. the nose with a gentle whisper of
oak. The palate is fresh and elegant
Gold with intense flavours of crunchy
(excluding Tuscany) red berries. Delicious long-lasting
finish. A lovely wine!
O96 Lunae, Niccolo’ V, Colli di

Central Italy
and tasty stone fruit flavours.
Lovely, long, finish. A classy wine
Luni 2014 (13.5%)
£23.30 Armit Wines
Umbria
Elegant, complex, vibrant nose of
(excluding Tuscany) to be enjoyed over the short term.
succulent plums, wild cherries,
Gold
won O95 Tenute Pieralisi, Villaia,
spice and earthy undertones with a red
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi

0 Best in Show Classico Superiore 2016 (14.1%)

£13.95 Boutinot
balsamic touch. Masses of lush fruit
and fused tannins in the mouth.
O95 Benedetti & Grigi,
Sagrantino di Montefalco 2014
2 Platinums
(see p62)
Very intense and mineral nose with
hints of roasted pineapple and
Deliciously sophisticated.
(16.5%)
Intense, inky blueberry, kirsch, wild
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melon. Lots of exotic fruits, grass
and apricot on the palate with
Molise cherry, chocolate and spice nose.
The elegant, full-bodied and
plenty of creamy characters, well Gold sophisticated palate has plenty of

Abruzzo balanced acidity and a nice

phenolic grip on the long finish.
red black and forest fruit notes, plus
very well-integrated high alcohol.
O95 Terresacre, Rispetto A food-friendly wine for
Gold
red Liguria Experientia Manet 2013 (14%)
£35.36 Mondial Wine
contemplation, not for drinking.
O95 Paolo e Noemia d’Amico,
O95 Codice Citra, Niro, Gold Spicy wild black cherry, plum jam, Atlante Cabernet Franc 2014 (13%)
vanilla and new oak notes sing
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2016 white from the glass over brisk acidity
£70 Eurowines
(13.5%) $86.99 Curious Cork Imports
O95 Federici, La Baia del Sole and food-friendly rustic tannins. Classic varietal nose of macerated
Fresh and juicy nose of wild cherry
Oro d’Isée Vermentino, Colli di Very long and warm on the finish. red currants, dark spices, pepper,
syrup, flowers and liquorice with
Luni 2017 (13.5%) Definitely one for ragù alla ink, liquorice, coffee, leaves and
hints of prunes and tobacco. The
Crisp, herbal nose with hints of sea Bolognese. A great wine. florals. There is a lovely freshness
palate is fruity and agile, with a
nice freshness mixed with an salt and ginger spice. The ripe O95 Terresacre, Tintilia 2015 and velvety tannins all the way
elegant saline undertone. This has palate offers great complexity and (14%) through the juicy, mineral palate. It
finesse and fine length, balanced a lingering aftertaste filled with £42.10 Mondial Wine finishes long and displays great
by lovely energy and a fine texture. fresh herbs. Dry, elegant and Earthy, savoury and complex notes ageing potential.
Very drinkable.
O95 Jasci & Marchesani, Nerubè,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2016
(14%)
POA $ Votto Vines
Classic spicy nose of kirsch, wild
cherries, dusty dark fruits,
graphite, black olives then vanilla.
The palate is full-bodied, but still
juicy and fresh, with elegant oak.
Pure, bright and long, with lovely
integrated tangy acidity.

Le Marche
Gold
white
O96 Umani Ronchi, Casal di
Serra, Verdicchio dei Castelli di
Jesi Classico Superiore 2017 (13%)
£14 Great Western Wine, Oddbins
POA $ Vineyard Brands
Very attractive and classic varietal Above: Jane Hunt MW (second from left),
nose of herby white fruit and the DWWA Central Italy Regional Chair,
grassy notes. The palate offers discuses a flight of whites with her panel
crisp acidity with a some waxiness

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Champagne
Champagne
won
1 Best in Show
(see p33)
3 Platinums
(see p63)
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Gold
sparkling white
O96 De Saint Gall, Marks & Spencer,
Brut Grand Cru 2012 (12.5%)
£35 Marks & Spencer
Ripe and flinty nose of freshly
pressed grapefruit, ripe yellow
plum, lemon and mineral spice. The
palate is medium bodied with
lifted, vibrant acidity and generous
notes of yellow apples, peaches,
biscuits and a creamy, velvety
texture. Long, pure, mineral finish.
O96 Moët & Chandon, MCIII
001.14 Brut NV (12.5%)
£555 Hedonism Wines
Intense vanilla, honey and toasty
nose with lots of leesy, smoky
characters. There is a creamy
texture on the palate with notes of
toasted and baked nectarines,
peaches, almonds and a
mouthwatering minerality. Very
good persistency and impact.
O95 Demilly de Baere, Origine
Brut 2010 (12%)
Aromas of smoke, toast and zesty
citrus with tasty and elegant
almond, brioche and butter on the
palate. There is a saline quality that
is firm and defined which gives a
beautiful spine to the wine.
O95 Laurent-Perrier, Grand
Siècle Brut NV (12%)
£98-£145 Harrods, Hedonism Wines,
Majestic, Oddbins, Selfridges, Waitrose
Cellar
Enticing grilled citrus, nuts and red
apple nose. Lovely complexity of
flavour on the palate with orchard
fruit flavours and a bit of toasty/
creamy autolysis. The texture is
silky with plenty of freshness and a
dense, long finish. You’ll definitely
want a second glass!
Gold
sparkling rosé
O95 Henriot, Rosé Brut NV (12%)
£49.99-£52.75 Amazon UK, Liquorice,
Roberts & Speight, Soho Wine Supply
Spicy baked red and black berry
nose with a whiff of struck match.
The palate offers almond cake and
more red fruit and glimpses of
butter, nuts and lemon macaroon.
A very good rosé to match salads
and barbecued fish.
O95 Moët & Chandon, Grand
Vintage Rosé Extra Brut 2009
(12.5%)
£78 Harrods, Selfridges
Very oaky and dusty on the nose
with a whiff of smoke. Medium-
bodied palate with soft notes of
cherries, mature strawberries and
a slight touch of tannins on the
after taste. Impressive and
harmonious finish. A real food rosé
to drink with carpaccio of beef.
CENTRAL ITALY – CHILE
Chile
Chile won
0 Best in Show
5 Platinums
(see p64)
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Gold
white
O96 Bouchon, Skin by Las
Mercedes Semillon, Maule 2016
(13.5%)
£20 Las Bodegas UK
Restrained custard and quartz
nose but the palate is much more
complex: some serious extraction
here, giving it a real depth. This is
an intriguing, thinking person’s
white wine — perhaps a red wine in
a white wine’s clothing — that is
not overdone at all. Vibrant stuff!
O96 Lo Abarca, Marks & Spencer
Riesling, San Antonio 2017 (12.5%)
£10 Marks & Spencer
Dried apple rind and lemon
aromas. Good tangy acidity in the
mouth with flavours of green and
red apples. Succulent, off-dry,
palate with lovely acid integration
and vibrancy. A really nice wine
and fabulous at the price point:
expressive, fresh, elegant and long.
O95 Calyptra, Gran Reserva
Sauvignon Blanc, Alto Cachapoal,
Cachapoal 2015 (14%)
POA $ MHW Ltd
Classy and bold from the start, this
is a serious and lovely oaked style
with aromas of tangerine, butter
toast and roasted lemons. An
altogether complex, layered,
savoury and properly spicy
Sauvignon to buy by the case. Very
accomplished – and just the ticket
for smoked trout.
O95 Cono Sur, Single Vineyard
Block No 23 Rulos del Alto
Riesling, Bío Bío Valley 2017 (13%)
Fresh apple and herbal nose with a
floral touch. The palate is succulent
and elegant with wonderful
laser-like red apple acidity that
washes through the long finish.
Really fine and harmonious. Its
best days are ahead of it, but this is
still compelling right now.
Gold
red
O96 Luis Felipe Edwards, Marea
Syrah, Leyda Valley, San Antonio
2015 (14.5%)
Cooked black fruit and luscious
fresh berry fruit nose with some
eucalyptus, smoke and forest fruit.
The mouth is full, warming and
expressive with blackberry,
damson, cured meat, dill and
fennel flavours, plus integrated
tannins and alcohol. A heady Syrah
crying out for roast beef.
O96 Sutil, Limited Release
Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipó
Valley 2014 (14%)
£14.99 Castelnau Wine Agencies
Dark fruit and tobacco meld
together and leap out of the glass.
The palate is dense and gravelly
with layered fruit and quite superb
tannins. An impressive wine at the
price – graceful and elegant, the
balance impeccable.
O96 Undurraga, Altazor, Maipó
Valley 2014 (14.1%)
£59.95 Eurowines
Typical Maipo: very expressive on
the herbal and sweetly spicy nose
and palate with abundant black
fruit aromas reverberating through
to the finish. Good succulent
flavour and character, well made,
beautiful and balanced. This really
feels effortless.
O95 Amayna, Syrah, Leyda
Valley, San Antonio 2015 (14.5%)
£23.50 Buckingham Schenk
Intense spice, violet, wild black
berry, meat, cracked black pepper
nose. The palate is lifted, juicy,
savoury and spicy, with a lot of
vibrant complexity. The filigree
tannins, the mix of savouriness and
fruitiness and the smoky
sophistication of the finish – this is
lovely, life-affirming stuff!
O95 Arboleda, Carmenère,
Aconcagua Valley 2016 (13.5%)
£16.95 Corney & Barrow
Plush, rounded and soft with a
complex toasty nose. The palate is
most elegant with nice layers of ➢
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fruit, herbs, tobacco spice and
pencil shavings, followed by a
long, elegant finish. Balanced to a
tee; overall a really good juicy and
textured example of Carmenère.
O95 Bouchon, Las Mercedes
Ensamblaje, Maule 2015 (14%)
£20 Las Bodegas UK
Broody, youthful, coffee and dark
fruit-led nose. This is a clever
blend, showing lots of ripe fruit,
warm spices, good acidity, chalky
tannins and a grippy, solid palate.
A very nice style.
O95 Perez Cruz, Limited Edition
Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipó
Valley 2016 (14.5%)
£19.99 Hallgarten & Novum Wines
POA $ Massanois Imports
Subtle black pepper and smoke
but seductive and inviting fruit on
the mid palate with a fresh, leafy
profile and well-measured oak
giving the extra complexity with
notes of cedar and tobacco leaves.
Very moreish.
O95 Viña Apaltagua, Grial
Carmenère, Apalta, Colchagua
2015 (14.5%)
Above: Tŷ Nant, the Welsh
natural mineral water company,
is a sponsor of the DWWA
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£36.42 Anthony Byrne Fine Wines
Deep and pronounced zesty
aroma, then a big and voluptuous
palate with promising, fine tannins
and lovely gravelly black fruit.
Quite impressive but it needs time
for the tannins to soften. It has real
class though — bravo!
O95 Viña La Rosa, Don Reca,
Peumo, Cachapoal 2015 (14%)
Toast, graphite, dark plum, earthy
and complex savoury notes leap
from the glass. The palate offers
pencil shavings, a ripe chocolatey
dark fruit structure, fine-grained
tannins and earthy eucalyptus
notes that linger on the
impressively persistent finish.
O95 Viña Maipo, Protegido
Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipó
Valley 2015 (14.5%)
Polished, accomplished and
youthful with a nutty, dark fruit
nose. This is a convincing wine with
great palate weight and lots of
roasted pepper characters, plus
fine, firm tannins. Young and
intense, but will develop extremely
well and appeal to many.
Germany
Germany won
1 Best in Show
(see p34)
1 Platinum
(see p65)
For Silvers, Bronzes and Commendeds, visit
http://awards.decanter.com/DWWA/2018
Gold
white
O96 Castell, Casteller Hohnart
Trocken Silvaner, Franken 2016
(13%)
Aromatic intensity on the nose
with ripe pear and apple, candied
lemon peel and notes of white
blossoms. A touch of creaminess
on the palate brings additional
complexity. Lovely!
O96 Fitz-Ritter, Ungsteiner
Herrenberg Riesling GG, Pfalz
2016 (13%)
Very expressive nose of citrus,
yellow stone fruit, lime zest, ripe
peaches and apricots. Excellent
structure and depth on the palate
followed by a convincing length.
O95 Fritz Waßmer, Schlossberg
Staufen Chardonnay, Baden 2015
(14.8%)
Elegant and refined nose of pears,
apricots and pineapple, plus toasty
aromas of brioche and Scottish
shortbread. A complex palate
showing weight and density with
chalky minerality on the finish.
Gold
red
O96 Fritz Waßmer, XXL
Spätburgunder, Baden 2015
(14.2%)
Opulent nose of blackcurrants,
dark cherries and roasted notes,
followed by a silky palate showing
finesse from start to finish. A classy
Pinot of Côte de Nuits quality.
O96 Martin Waßmer, Dottinger
Castellberg Syrah, Baden 2015
(14.5%)
Intense aromas of dark cherry,
blueberry, Szechuan spice and
white pepper. Opulent and rich on
the palate but still with great
Above: Germany Regional Chair
Markus del Monego MW
freshness. There’s a meaty
character with hints of smoke in
the background, excellent length
and great potential for the future.
O95 Martin Waßmer, SW
Schlatter Spätburgunder, Baden
2015 (13%)
A complex, layered nose with
abundant fresh dark fruit and spicy
oak. Impressive generosity of
flavours on the palate. The tannins
are ripe with a fine velvety texture.
O95 Weingut Kreuzberg,
Devonschiefer R Spätburgunder,
Ahr 2015 (13.3%)
Delicious, juicy and complex nose
displaying red and dark berry fruits
and savoury notes. The palate is
silky and soft combining power
and finesse with attractive acidity.
Promises great ageing potential.
O95 Weingut Kreuzberg,
Silberberg GG, Ahr 2015 (13.3%)
An expressive nose of warm earth,
mushrooms and vegetal notes ,
plus bold, bright cherry fruit.
Excellent structure on the palate
with firm but mature tannins and
elegant balancing acidity.
Gold
sweet white
O96 Reichsrat von Buhl,
Rieslaner, Trockenbeerenauslese,
Pfalz 2015 (11.5%)
Impressive throughout, with a
huge array of flavours on display.
Great concentration and depth on
the palate with enough acidity to
keep a certain firmness and give
breadth, depth and length.

Greece & Cyprus
Greece &
Cyprus won
1 Best in Show
(see p34)
3 Platinums
(see p65)
For Silvers, Bronzes and Commendeds, visit
http://awards.decanter.com/DWWA/2018
Greece
Gold
white
O96 Kechris Winery, Tear Of The
Pine, Retsina 2017 (13.7%)
Classy and vibrant with pine forest
aromas with mineral flashes. A
superb example of new-age
Retsina combining herbal scents of
sage and coriander along a
savoury Assyrtiko spine. A modern
rendition of this traditional wine.
Serious, elegant and age worthy.
O95 Artemis Karamolegos,
Pyritis Mega Cuvée, Santorini,
Aegean Islands 2016 (14%)
£35-£45 Eclectic Wines, Noel Young
There’s a beguiling whiff of the
Aegean and a saline mineral tang
in this beautiful one-of-a-kind
wine. The palate is still youthful yet
unfolds like a peacock’s tail with
impressive purity and definition.
What else can a wine deliver? This
is a smoky, saline and minerally
wonder – wow!
O95 Gerovassiliou, Museum
Collection, Epanomi, Macedonia
2017 (14%)
Impressive aromas of jasmine,
apricot, peach, bergamot, quince
and tropical scents. On the palate
there is real tension and energy,
and while the oak is present,
there’s lots of juicy nectarine fruit
too. This is an attractive, crowd-
pleasing wine – an excellent
example of an international-style
Macedonian white.
O95 Ktima Biblia Chora, Ovilos,
Pangeon, Macedonia 2017 (13.5%)
£24-£28 Exel, Hallgarten & Novum
Intense fruity and herbal aromas
sit alongside stone fruit and some
creamy notes. Long, layered and
precise, the palate offers roasted
almonds, flowers, exuberant fruit
and a very long finish. Outstanding
stuff! This is a gastronomic and
promising wine with lashings of
character and class.
O95 Lyrarakis, Psarades
Vineyard Plyto, Crete 2017 (13%)
£14.25 Berry Bros & Rudd
A complex nose of pear and white
flowers but also minerality. The
palate has lovely freshness and
vivacity with a mouthwatering
texture and a long length. Great
ageing potential.
O95 Sigalas, Assyrtiko, Santorini,
Aegean Islands 2017 (14.5%)
£25.50 Maltby & Greek
Citrus and soft honeysuckle nose
with smoke, gentle saline notes
and florals. There’s real class,
understated power and superb
focus on the palate with a kiss of
beautifully integrated oak. A wine
of real breeding, showing its
varietal character but also
demonstrating the quality of the
Santorini terroir. Oysters please!
Gold
red
O95 Mitravelas Estate, Ktima
Agiorgitiko, Nemea, Peloponnese
2016 (14%)
Very bright cherry nose with a
whiff of oak. The palate is dense
with firm tannins that demand
ageing, but underneath there is a
solid core of fruit. This is a really
promising effort delivering spices
and black cherries alongside
toasty nuances. Lovely!
O95 Petrakopoulos, Mavro,
Slopes of Enos, Epirus & Ionian
Islands 2015 (14%)
£33 Southern Wine Roads
This a deep, bold and richly
flavoured wine with a fragrant
nose that brilliantly encapsulates
the sun-blessed, herb-strewn
Mediterranean vineyard. What an
extraordinary dry version of
Mavrodaphne – underrated, yet
utterly delicious with plenty of
structure and suave, smooth
tannins. Long and delicious.
GERMANY – LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
Gold
sweet white
O96 Estate Argyros, Vin Sa’nto
20 Years Barrel Aged, Santorini,
Aegean Islands 1994 (13.5%)
£82/50cl Clark Foyster Wines
Wood spice, raisined fruit and
rancio aromas. The concentrated
palate has amazing complexity,
showing vivid dried fruits and nuts,
plus a phenomenally long sweet-
and-sour finish. An outstanding,
world-class elixir with layers of
flavour and interest.
Languedoc-
Roussillon
Languedoc-
Roussillon won
1 Best in Show
(see p35)
5 Platinums
(see p66)
For Silvers, Bronzes and Commendeds, visit
http://awards.decanter.com/DWWA/2018
Gold
white
O95 Abbotts & Delaunay, A Tire
d’Aile, Languedoc 2017 (12.5%)
Rich pear and floral aromas. The
palate is rounded and fruity with
touches of vanilla spice and
well-integrated acidity. The finish
is long, fresh and harmonious.
O95 Château Rives-Blanques,
Odyssée Chardonnay, Limoux
2016 (13%)
£14.50-£15.90 Cambridge Wine
Merchants, Tanners
POA $ BBR Imports, Encore Wine
Imports, Ideal Wine & Spirits Co, Swiss
Cellars
Aromas of nuts, white flowers and
toast, with a citrus and marmalade
edge. The palate is rounded and
elegant with well-integrated oak
and alcohol and a long, clean finish.
Lovely stuff!
Cyprus
Gold
white
O95 Gerolemo Athenodorou,
Muscat 2014 (15.5%)
Outstanding wine with a gorgeous
aromatic spectrum – packed with
green tea, apricots, jasmine,
saffron, chamomile and dried
flowers. The palate shows more of
the same: equally impressive and
rich, with an elegant, long lemon
sherbet finish. Superb example!
Gold
red
O96 Château de Paraza, X,
Minervois 2015 (14.5%)
£38 Jackson Nugent Vintner
A very big minty, blackcurrant,
violet and mocha oak nose and
palate. An altogether international
style with a long, spicy finish. A
very impressive top-level offering
with spicy, powdery tannins and a
long, chocolatey finish.
O96 Château Rouquette sur Mer,
Le Clos de la Tour, La Clape 2015
(14.5%)
Complex aromas of coffee, florals,
fine-grained oak and wild garrigue
herbs. The palate is concentrated
and opulent but never tips into
ostentation. This is still a baby and,
given time, will be a fine
expression of this terroir. Long,
earthy and dried thyme finish.
O96 Château St-Roch,
Kerbuccio, Maury Sec 2016 (15%)
£20 Fine & Rare
Lovely kirsch nose with bags of
ripe and authentic Maury fruit. The
palate is round, fleshy and warm
with a delicious richness of vanilla
oak and an intense, complex finish.
Lovely wine that’s beautifully
balanced with great typicity.
Full-bodied and very polished. ➢
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O95 Bergerie du Capucin,
Larmanela, Pic-St-Loup 2015
(14.5%)
£26.75 Christopher Piper
Oaky, meaty and peppery nose
with obvious Syrah character. It’s
moving into maturity with leathery
notes over the strong black fruit
and hints of meatiness. Highly
concentrated, but lovely and fresh,
with fine, polished tannins.
O95 Castelnau, Château La
Guirlande, Languedoc 2016
(14.5%)
Very expressive game, red fruit,
sour cherry, floral and oaky nose:
very big on the vanilla and a little
coconut too. The palate offers firm
but ripe tannins, garrigue herbs,
coffee and tapenade complexity.
Lots more to come here as this
shows great potential.
O95 Château Capitoul, Oros,
La Clape 2016 (14.5%)
Heady coconut, dark cherry, charry
oak, cardamom and vanilla spice
nose. The palate is layered,
complex and powerful, with dense
oak tannins to the fore. Long,
elegant finish. Lots of promise.
O95 Château de L’Herbe Sainte,
Ambroisie, Minervois 2016 (14.5%)
Promising fresh black fruit and
oaky aromas. The palate is savoury
with lots of blackcurrant, ripe
cherry, plum, herb and black
pepper flavours. This is a big,
serious wine with some lovely
sweet oak and incredible
concentration, yet it somehow
remains balanced and impressive.
O95 Château des Crès Ricards,
Oenothera, Terrasses du Larzac
2016 (14.5%)
£15 Oliver’s Wine Warehouse
Open and pleasant cooked dark
fruit and cassis nose. The palate
has a coffee character with berry
fruit and a long finish, plus softish
tannins and toasty flavours.
Finishes grippy and firm.
Lovely stuff.
O95 Château Jouclary, Cuvée
Guilhaume, Cabardès 2016 (14%)
£14.50 Maison du Vin
Damson, black plum and sweet
spice nose with hints of toast,
violets, red fruit and a touch of
herbaceousness. The oak is very
well integrated on the palate with
lovely fruit and supple tannins. A
very well-balanced and well-made
wine with a long finish.
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O95 Château La Font des Ormes,
Basalte, Pézenas 2015 (14.5%)
Dark plum, cherry, wild blueberry
compote and delicate farmyard
aromas. The palate is opulent with
a massive oak concentration, lots
of pretty floral fruit and an
excellent texture. A modern, plush
and massively enjoyable glass of
wine. Smart stuff!
O95 Domaine Bertrand-Bergé,
Jean Sirven, Fitou 2015 (15%)
Fresh clean nose with mineral, wet
stone notes, plus lifted cassis,
cedar and caramel: very complex.
On the palate it is intense with
black fruits, black pepper, a touch
of red cherry and blackberry jam,
plus integrated tannins. Lots of
potential here.
O95 Domaine Le Champ des
Murailles, Grande Cuvée,
Corbières-Boutenac 2016 (14.5%)
Savoury, herbaceous garrigue
herbs on the nose with hints of
spice and black pepper. Firm
tannins on the palate but still very
fresh with soft, concentrated,
slightly stewed dark fruit and
leather flavours. Very long with
excellent ageing potential.
O95 Domaine Pujol, La Mitre de
l’Evêque, Minervois 2015 (14.9%)
£35 Made in Little France
Exceptionally polished new wood
nose with a superb herbal and
lifted freshness, plus delicate floral
tones. The palate features lovely
grippy tannins, coffee and minty
hints. An exceptional wine of
depth, harmony and complexity
with a very long finish.
O95 Mas Roc de Bô, Pépite Noire,
Minervois 2015 (14%)
£45 Cabezac Collections
Oak, toast, olive and clove nose.
An altogether classy, modern,
minty and refreshingly open Syrah
blend with beautifully worked
tannins and flavours of black
cherry. Weighty, rounded and
long. Shows real class.
O95 Ortola, La Main de l’Homme,
Languedoc 2016 (13%)
Ripe mulberry, cranberry, prune,
raisin, wood spice and plum
aromas. The palate showcases
lovely plush tannins and very
well-judged oak, plus coffee,
chocolate and leather leading to a
long and intense finish. This will
develop over many years but it’s
very hard not to enjoy now.
Loire
Loire won
1 Best in Show
(see p35)
1 Platinum
(see p67)
For Silvers, Bronzes and Commendeds, visit
http://awards.decanter.com/DWWA/2018
Gold
white
O96 Henri Bourgeois, Les
Baronnes, Sancerre 2017 (13%)
£24 Les Caves de Pyrene
Intense aromatics of white flowers,
flint and lime. Full and rich with
ripe citrus, pine needle and smokey
minerality. Lovely concentration
with a refreshing, long finish.
O96 Jardin d’Edouard, Melon de
Bourgogne, Muscadet Sèvre et
Maine Château-Thébaud 2009
(12.5%)
A fresh, open nose with light
minerality, perfume and buttery
evolution. Lovely mouth-filling
texture with soft, slightly minty
fruit and an austere finish which
adds complexity. Impressive.
O96 Joel Delaunay, La Voûte,
Touraine Chenonceaux 2016 (13%)
£14.99 Liberty Wines
POA $ Winewise
Attractive floral and grilled orchard
fruit aromas. Ripe, fresh and
polished with pithy apple, pear and
mouth-filling texture. Supple and
substantial with potential to age.
O95 Domaine Salmon, Grande
Réserve L01, Muscadet Sèvre et
Maine sur lie 2017 (12%)
£10.95 Joie de Vin
Expressive mineral-dusted white
Below: Loire Regional Chair Jim Budd
(left) consults co-Chair Andrew Jefford
peach aromas. Pure and vivacious
orchard fruit palate, with a minty,
orange characters. Full, fresh and
pure with real energy.
Gold
red
O96 Château de Chaintres,
Vieilles Vignes, Saumur-
Champigny 2017 (13%)
A proper Cabernet Franc!
Concentrated and perfumed fruit.
Fresh rose petal, blackberry and a
hint of violets. Bright and pure,
gripped with tannins on the finish.
O95 Château la Varière, Anjou-
Villages-Brissac 2016 (13%)
Broad, rich and impressive with
sweet black fruits, wrapped up in
toasted oak and dark chocolate.
Showing freshness and elegance
with taut-grained tannins and a
long, savoury finish.
O95 Domaine de la Charmoise,
Henry Marionnet, Touraine 2017
(12.5%)
£12 Exel, Les Caves de Pyrene
Lovely bright floral aromas. Full,
punchy and fresh with huge
concentration of juicy raspberry
and a fine tannic backbone. Soft
and perfumed sweet-fruit finish.
Gold
sweet white
O95 Ogereau, La Martinière,
Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru
2016 (12%)
A Loire classic with a combination
of lightly botrytised apricot and
quince, plus toast and candied
fruits wrapped in a bright acid
frame. Lovely substance and
freshness. Very impressive!

Middle East
Middle East won
0 Best in Show
0 Platinums
For Silvers, Bronzes and Commendeds, visit
http://awards.decanter.com/DWWA/2018
Israel
Gold
red
O96 Teperberg, Legacy Cabernet
Franc, Shomron 2014 (14%)
£59.99 Drumstick Products, Haber’s
World, Kosher Kingdom, Kosher Savers,
Kosher Wine Cellar, Kosher Wine UK,
The Wine Barrel
POA $ Royal Wine Corp
Leafy, clean and fresh on the nose
with layers of ripe black fruit,
graphite and mint that lead on to
the palate. An intense wine,
combining Cabernet Franc typicity
with Mediterranean ripeness and
polished, integrated oak. Good
persistency and impact.
Turkey
Gold
white
O95 Urla Sarapçılık, Hypnose
Narince-Beyazkere, Aegean
LANGUEDEOC-ROUSSILLON – NEW ZEALAND
Left: Middle East
Regional chair Caro
Maurer MW
Coast Region 2017 (12.5%)
£14.60 Gama
Aromas of white flowers and
kerosene with a hint of lime. The
palate is complex, refined and
packed with layered citrus, tropical
and stone fruit. Lovely texture, full
of personality and very expressive
with a long, spicy aniseed finish.
This is crying out for food!
Gold
red
O95 Kavaklıdere, Yakut,
Mid-Eastern Anatolia 2017 (13.5%)
£8.99 Tees
POA $ The House of Burgundy
Sour black cherry, raspberry,
blackberry, blueberry fruit and
some classic carbonic maceration
notes leap from the glass. The
refreshing palate revs things up
with ripe fruit and integrated
acidity. Plenty of swagger and
great value here.
O95 Sevilen, Centum Syrah,
Denizli Guney, Aegean Coast
Region 2011 (14%)
£22 TryWines
POA $ Kalara
Gentle, savoury herbal perfume
with soft spicy red fruits, earth and
lifted rose petals. The palate brings
rich raspberry, black pepper and
exotic spice undertones, plus lifted
fresh acidity and intense, ripe
tannins. Finishes wonderfully long
and complex.
New Zealand
New Zealand
won
3 Best in Show
(see p36)
6 Platinums
(see p67)
For Silvers, Bronzes and Commendeds, visit
http://awards.decanter.com/DWWA/2018
Gold
white
O96 Lake Chalice, The Falcon
Riesling, Marlborough 2015 (9.5%)
This is an outstanding Riesling with
a beautiful nose of lime blossom,
honey and a touch of kerosene.
The palate is elegant with lots of
ripe stone fruit, powerful acidity
and petrolly evolution. Overall very
good indeed.
O95 Astrolabe, Province
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
2016 (13.5%)
£16.70 Armit Wines
Pronounced gooseberry, green
apple, passion fruit, lemon curd,
grapefruit and white pepper nose.
The palate is dry, elegant and juicy
with mouthwatering acidity, a
saline mineral core and a lovely
lemon curd character on the finish.
A pretty good show!
O95 Blind River, Sauvignon
Blanc, Awatere Valley,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
£11.99 Majestic
Vibrant, fruity, fresh and lively –
plenty of pineapple and apple
fruits laced with sweet herbs and
savoury notes. Refreshing, crisp
and flavourful with a whisper of
residual sugar. Pretty stylish stuff.
O95 Craggy Range, Te Muna
Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc,
Martinborough, Wairarapa 2017
(12.7%)
£16.50 New Zealand House of Wine, The
New Zealand Cellar, The Wine Society
Peaches, lemons, red apples and
tropical fruit leap from the glass.
Quite a textural Sauvignon Blanc
with sweet grass, grapefruit, nut
and subtle honey flavours and a
rich and creamy texture. An
interesting, characterful example
with a long, mineral finish.
O95 Marisco Vineyards, Craft
Series The Exemplar Viognier,
Marlborough 2013 (13%)
Very complex nose of melon, dried
apricot, violets, honey and savoury
notes of wild thyme, bay leaf and
cinnamon. Even better on the
creamy palate with flavours of
apricot, peach, honeysuckle and a
lick of bacon. Long, luxurious,
suave finish with hints of spice and
salty minerality. A superb, complex
wine with lots of personality.
O95 Staete Landt, Annabel
Sauvignon Blanc, Rapaura,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
£13.50 Thorman Hunt
POA $ Henry Wine Group, Total Wine
and More
A young wine with a suggestion of
greenness then ripe citrus on the
nose. The palate is vibrant, weighty
and energetic with a mix of spice
and ripe green fruit and lots of
integrated, zippy acidity.
Balanced, dry and well made.
O95 Vidal, Legacy Chardonnay,
Hawke’s Bay 2016 (13.5%)
£42.95 Cru World Wine, New Zealand
House of Wine, The New Zealand Cellar
No mistaking the charge of vanilla
and toasty oak aromas here,
pushing the winemaker’s message.
Impressive Puligny-like wine that’s
poised with flavours of vanilla,
brioche, spicy oak, flint, grapefruit,
and sulphides, with a very lengthy
finish. Lovely now and will age
gracefully too. Delightful.
O95 Yealands, Single Vineyard
Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere Valley,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
£11.50-£13.99 Great Western Wine, ND
John, New Zealand House of Wine, The
Alternative Wine Co
This is varietal, lifted, vibrant and
engaging with aromas and flavours
of lemon grass, peas, nettles,
tropical fruits, wet stone and a light
savoury complexity. Balanced,
crisp and really well made. Classic
Awatere Sauvignon Blanc! ➢
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red
O96 Ceres Wines, The Artists
Collection Inlet Vineyard Pinot
Noir, Bannockburn, Central Otago
2015 (14%)
£59.99 Matthew Clark
Seductive, inviting and pungent
aromas of dried rose petals, cloves,
blueberries, prunes, nutmeg,
cinnamon and dried leaves spill
from the glass. The palate presents
a beautiful medley of complex
flavours with an earthy undertone
of mushroom, violets and
caramel-edged oak. Deliciously
drinkable now but with potential.
O96 Te Kairanga, John Martin
Pinot Noir, Martinborough,
Wairarapa 2016 (13.5%)
£29.99 Matthew Clark
Pronounced blueberry pie, bay
leaf, candied cherry and cinnamon
nose. The palate has concentrated
plum and cherry-berry flavours
with a spicy influence, suggesting
whole-bunch fermentation.
Slightly extracted but overall this is
a delicious, complex wine with
attractive sweet fruit and satin
tannins. Bravo!
O95 Amisfield, Pinot Noir,
Central Otago 2015 (14%)
£28.95 Inverarity Morton
$39.95 Sherry-Lehmann
Complex herbal, bramble fruit and
blackberry aromas. The palate is
refined with integrated oak and
fine herbal, red cherry and
raspberry fruit flavours, with a
delicious balance of hedonistic ripe
fruit, taut, structured tannins and
integrated acidity. Delicious!
O95 Kono, Tohu Single Vineyard
Pinot Noir, Awatere Valley,
Marlborough 2016 (13%)
£19.99 31Dover, Connoisseur Estates,
Ocado, Whalley Wine Shop
Juicy raspberry, violet and baking
spice aromas. The palate is
medium bodied with floral, berry
and cherry fruit and an appealing
savoury, dried herb and forest
floor edge. Excellent wine at this
price, with round, soft tannins and
a long finish.
O95 Saint Clair, Pioneer Block 17
Plateau Cabernet-Merlot,
Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay
2015 (13.5%)
Lovely ripe dark-fruited bouquet
with violets, blackberries, baked
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plums and dark chocolate oak.
Impressive concentration on the
palate with lush and refreshing
dark berry, graphite, blackcurrant
and dark plum flavours, plus
youthful, dusty tannins and
integrated acidity. A splendid wine
that will age well.
O95 Waimarama, Emigao
Cabernet Sauvignon, Hawke’s
Bay 2013 (13.7%)
Focused nose of delicate sweet
spices from oak ageing plus
brambles, red berries, violets and
savoury Mediterranean herbs. The
palate is structured and full-bodied
with smooth tannins and a hint of
spice from integrated oak.
Northern &
Eastern Europe
Northern &
Eastern Europe
won
0 Best in Show
5 Platinums
(see p69)
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Gold
sweet white
O95 Tupari, Late Harvest
Riesling, Awatere Valley,
Marlborough 2014 (11.5%)
POA Ester Wines
A captivating honey, marmalade
and floral nose with signs of
botrytis. The palate is juicy, lush
and refreshing with pristine acidity
and sweet lush sugary moments.
The honey and marmalade returns
to meld with beeswax and apricot.
This is a versatile food-friendly
wine with a long, spicy finish.
Czech
Republic
Gold
white
O95 Vinařství Volařík, Purmice
Ryzlink Vlašský, Mikulovská,
Moravia 2016 (13%)
Toasted almonds, a suprising
melon character and ripe, yellow
peaches are beautifully woven
together. Complex, with a healthy
dose of acidity and ripeness.
Harmonious and well made.
Gold
red
O96 Regina Coeli, Merlot,
Znojemská, Moravia 2015 (14.5%)
A well-defined and complex nose
of blackberries, sous bois, rich
chocolate and green, herbal
aromas. The juicy palate is mellow,
supple and silky, with a slightly
spiced, long finish.
Gold
sweet white
O96 Sonberk Pálava, Slámové
Víno, Mikulovská, Moravia 2016
(10.7%)
£26/25cl Ellis Wines
A delicious aromatic profile of
pear, peach, honey and caramel.
The palate is terrifically complex,
with layers of sweet, ripe flavours,
excellent structure and a very long,
lingering finish.
Hungary
Gold
white
O95 Holdvölgy, Vision, Tokaj
2016 (13%)
£13.60 Justerini & Brooks
A playful nose of pear, peach,
flowers and spicy undertones.
Generous on the palate with
beautiful lemon and lime fruit, a
light sprinkling of thyme and a
pinch of sage. Concentrated,
persistent and wonderful.
Gold
sweet white
O96 Gróf Degenfeld, Aszú 6
Puttonyos, Tokaj 2013 (11%)
Poached pear, camomile, orange
and clover honey shine on the
nose, with a hint of linden blossom
too. The palate is sweet, fresh and
very accomplished, with flavours
of apple and peach cobbler on the
long finish. Really lovely with great
potential.
O95 Orosz Gábor, Kései
Sárgamuskotály, Tokaj 2015 (11%)
A gorgeous and expressive nose of
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florals, grape, delicate apricot fruit
and pretty honey. Concentrated
quince and marmalade shine on
the silky palate. The finish is clean
and fresh. Sublime!
O95 Zombory Pince, Aszú 6
Puttonyos, Tokaj 2014 (10%)
Beautiful aromas of tangerine and
grapefruit with delicate herbs and
sweet spices. The palate shows
depth, with a silky-smooth texture
and nutty, caramel overtones. This
is a clean, zippy Tokaji, currently
singing in its youth.
Northern Italy
good length and mineral character.
It’s ready to drink now but has a
backbone of acidity and lots of
concentrated fruit to allow it to
(excluding Piedmont & Veneto) improve. Top drawer!
Gold
O95 Gradis’Ciutta, Bràtinis, red
Northern Italy Collio 2015 (14%)
O96 Il Roncal, Schioppettino,
$24 Vineyard Brands
won Slightly grassy and peppery Colli Orientali del Friuli 2015 (13%)
2 Best in Show
(see p37)
aromas. Very herbaceous with
tropical mango notes intertwined.
Complex aromas of crushed black
pepper, blueberries, black cherries,
4 Platinums
(see p70)
Very rich and complex – almost
Grüner Veltliner in style. A great
violet and forest floor. Elegant and
refined on the palate with lively,

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Gold
red
O95 Bostavan, Dor Reserve
Merlot 2015 (13%)
Intensely floral aroma with plum,
mulberry, menthol and spiced
notes. Complex and concentrated
palate with generous acidity
lingering on the finish. Excellent
potential to age.
Gold
sweet white
O95 Fáutor, Ice Wine Traminer-
Muscat Ottonel, Valul Lui Traian
2016 (12.5%)
This belongs in the international
arena of gorgeous sweet wines.
Fabulous tea expression with an
undercurrent of rose petals.
Exquisite acidity breaks through
the sweetness with mango, quince
and papaya notes.
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Giulia
Gold
white
O96 Blason, Bruma, Friuli Isonzo
2015 (13%)
£15 Thorman Hunt
Expressive and aromatic notes of
rose petals, orange blossom and
geranium, combined with sweet
almonds and hazelnuts. The palate
displays density and freshness
with fresh pineapple and tropical
notes on the finish. Textured,
opulent and charming.
example and an appealing wine
with a long finish. Bravo!
O95 Le Vigne di Zamò, Vigne
Cinquant’ Anni Friulano, Colli
Orientali del Friuli 2015 (13.5%)
£43.40 FortyFive 10
Lifted and expressive floral, lychee
and gooseberry nose with hints of
nuts. The palate is structured and
rich with lots of lovely satsuma and
tangerine flavours. Finishes with a
long, spicy flourish. Ready to drink
now but will keep a few years.
O95 Torre Rosazza, Pinot Grigio,
Colli Orientali del Friuli 2016
(13.5%)
£17 Annessa Imports
POA $ Mont-calm Wine Importers
Medium intense nose with candied
fruit and tropical notes. Agile and
interesting on the palate, with a
spiced notes and a perfumed, floral
finish. Very distinguished!
O96 Tenuta Il Bosco, Vivace
Bonarda, Oltrepò Pavese 2017
(12%)
£15.95 Zonin UK
Lifted floral aromas. The palate is
youthful and a bit spritzy, with lots
of fresh acidity and energy, plus
mouthcoating flavours of red fruits
and violets. A very good example.
O95 Rivetti & Lauro, Dell’Orco,
Sforzato di Valtellina 2013 (15.5%)
£32.99 Vinissimo
Beautiful nose of red and dark fruit
with some floral notes too. The
attack on the palate is perfect and
then the wine opens up in a very
classy way, showing tertiary
aromas of liquorice, leather and
tar. Lovely persistence too. ➢

Romania
Gold
red
O95 Licorna Winehouse, Bon
Viveur Cabernet Sauvignon-
Merlot, Dealu Mare, Muntenia &
Oltenia 2014 (14.8%)
Nuances of mint interspersed with
cassis and dark chocolate. Silky,
rich and ripe on the palate with
concentrated lingonberry,
raspberry and blackcurrant fruit.
Beautifully well made.

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Gold
sparkling white
O96 Guido Berlucchi, Palazzo
Lana Extrême Riserva Extra Brut,
Franciacorta 2008 (12.5%)
Intense and complex nose of
banana, mango, papaya and dried
tangerine and orange peel, along
with buttered toast. The palate is
rich and rounded with vibrating
acidity and a compact body. It’s
ready to drink but still fresh. You
could cellar it for five to 10 years
but it is just too tempting now!
O95 Fratelli Berlucchi, Casa delle
Colonne Riserva Brut,
Franciacorta 2011 (13%)
velvety in texture, the palate
shows toasty almonds, straw and
elderberry. A rich, mineral-driven
style with a very long finish.
O96 Tenuta Roveglia, Vigne di
Catullo, Lugana Riserva 2014 (13%)
£16.20 Colombier Vins Fins, For the
Love of Wine, Smith & Gertrude
POA $ DJK Imports, John Given Wines
Complex and multi-layered on the
nose with honey, caramel, ginger,
peaches and white flowers. Rich
and round, sustained by crisp
freshness with dry herbs and
fennel seed notes. A great wine!
Trentino-
Alto Adige/
Piedmont
O96 Cagliero, Ravera, Barolo
Piedmont won 2013 (14.5%)
A deep, brooding beast of violet
1 Best in Show
and ripe cherry characters leading
(see p38)
to an imposing palate with tightly
6
Platinums
wound, fine tannins and a spicy
(see p71)
tobacco complexity.
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Vigna Giaia, Barbaresco Riserva
2012 (14.5%)
Gold Youthful and powerful. Black tea,
red dried flowers and cherry aromas
then a stylish palate of tobacco,
bitter chocolate and coffee.
O96 Batasiolo, Brunate, Barolo
2013 (13.9%) Stunningly long and will age well.

£52.60 Vini Italiani

POA $ Caput Mundi Wine Import
Spice, ripe pear, green apple,
apricot and earthy nose with a hint
of flint. The palate is creamy with
intense brioche and honey
characters. It is ready to drink now
but will keep another five years
given its freshness and structure.
O95 Villa Franciacorta, Mon
Satèn Brut, Franciacorta 2013
(12.5%)
Mineral and brioche nose. Light
and racy palate with lots of toast,
tropical fruit, confit citrus and
brioche flavours. Very classy
indeed with a fine mousse and a
long, refined finish.
Gold
sparlking rosé
O95 Vigneti Cenci, La Capinera
Rosé Brut, Franciacorta NV
(12.5%)
Floral, red berry and spice nose.
The palate is rich and expressive
with intense notes of brioche, red
currants, rose petals and wild
strawberries. A very rich style with
a long finish. Ideal for shellfish or
even a rich paella.
Gold
white
O96 Montonale, Orestilla,
Lugana 2016 (13%)
£30 Berry Bros & Rudd
$30 Vias Import
Amalfi lemon zest, honeysuckle
and lemon cream shine on the
expressive nose. Creamy and
Südtirol A truly great Barolo. Rich, dense
dark berry fruit and chocolate with
O95 Camparo, Boiolo, Barolo
2014 (14%)
seamless tannins and a creamy Intriguing plump red and black
Gold texture. It is powerful and full fruits combined with complex tar,
white bodied without being smoke, roses and a touch of truffle.
Youthful with juicy, firm tannins.
overwhelming. Elegant and long.
O96 Cantina Kurtatsch, Amos, Long and inviting.
Alto Adige/Südtirol 2016 (14%) O96 Borgogno, Liste, Barolo
O95 Casali del Barone,
£25 Haynes Hanson & Clark 2013 (14%)
Barbaresco 2015 (14%)
$45 Grapevine Distributors £80 Astrum
£15 Buckingham Schenk
Interesting and complex nose of Charming Barolo that is typical of Concentrated earthy, mineral
peach, apricot, lime blossom, the 2013 vintage. Sweet violet, smoke notes, lifted red cherry
honeysuckle, banana, red apples, rose and liquorice notes with rich, compote, liquorice and a
orange peel and toast – wow! The rounded strawberry and earthy sumptuous cassis complexity.
palate is creamy, generous, solid flavours. Classic, racy, fresh, Opulent, firm tannins with spice
and balanced. An attractive food intense and long. and drive on the finish.
wine that is quite delicious.
O96 Cantina Valle Isarco, Aristos
Grüner Veltliner, Alto Adige Valle
Isarco 2016 (14%)
£22 Carson & Carnevale
A gastronomic wine with delicate
aromas of celery, white pepper,
mustard seed and lemon zest. Rich
and broad palate with integrated
oak adding texture and substance
to peach and pepper notes.
Creamy, generous and precise.
O95 Peter Zemmer, Pinot Grigio,
Alto Adige/Südtirol 2017 (13.5%)
£8 Nonsolovino
POA $ HB Wine Merchants
Lifted ripe pear and citrus aromas
are echoed on the palate. Fresh,
vibrant and lively with crunchy
nashi pear fruit supported by fresh
mineral acidity. Finishes clean and
bright. Long, mineral-iodine finish.

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O95 Nervi, Gattinara 2014 (13.5%)
£30 Raeburn Fine Wines
A ripe core of sweet black cherry
and blackcurrant fruit runs
throughout this finely textured
and tannic Nebbiolo. Earthy and
intense with a cedar oak finish.
A lovely example
O95 Tenute Cisa Asinari dei
Marchesi di Grésy, Gaiun
Martinenga, Barbaresco 2013
(14.5%)
£90 Boutinot, Handford, Hedonism
Classic youthful Barbaresco.
Refined dried rose petals and spice
on the nose and a stylish, savoury
Port & Madeira
Port & Madeira
won
6 Best in Show
(see p39)
9 Platinums
(see p72)
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palate with a great purity of fruit.
Excellent length.
Gold
sweet white
O95 Ca’ D’Gal, Vite Vecchia,
Moscato d’Asti 2014 (5%)
£48.50 Les Caves de Pyrene
POA $ ABC Fine Wines & Spirits
This is absolutely stunning! Rich
complexity of honeyed fruit and
ripe, fresh pineapple contrasts
with bitter orange peel and herbal
characters. Succulent and
deliciously persistent.
Port
Gold
O96 C da Silva, Dalva, Vintage
2015 (20%)
£45 Conviviality, Matthew Clark
The bouquet reaches high out of
the glass, showing flowers, black
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NORTHERN ITALY – PORT & MADEIRA
berry fruit, spice and hedgerow.
It’s complex and rich yet elegant,
with smooth tannins. A serious
wine that deserves several years
bottle age. All there for the future
– and the present if decanted.
O96 Offley, 20 Year Old Tawny
(20%)
£37.99 Amazon UK, Cloke & Dagger,
SH Jones
Fresh cranberry and rosehip
mingle with sweet fruit cake, nuts
and spice. Full-bodied and rich
with a citric bite. Seamless quality;
absolutely delicious.
O95 Barros, 10 Year Old Tawny
(20%)
£20.60-£23.99 Exel Wines, Hallgarten
& Novum
Wonderful depth of nutty, caramel
and crème brûlée flavour. A classic
tawny style with a rich, ripe, raisiny
palate and a fresh finish to balance.
O95 Boeira, Very Old, Tawny
(19.5%)
Gentle pecan and caramel aromas
with sweet and rich honeyed fruit,
very intense with a zippy citrus
freshness and a delicious texture.
O95 Burmester, Colheita 1952
(21%)
£395 Vintage Wine & Port
Delicate and poised dried fruits
and lifted citrus freshness. Viscous,
generous and concentrated with
notes of thick-cut marmalade, fig,
spice and walnut. Hugely moreish.
O95 Fonseca, Quinta do
Panascal, Single Quinta Vintage
1999 (20%)
£26 Harvey Nichols, Humble Grape,
L’Art du Vin
Splendid aromas of underbrush,
black fruit, spices and cocoa
powdes – very inviting. Delicious
balance of sweetness, black cherry
fruit, kirsch and bramble on the
palate with ripe, softening tannins.
Could easily age further, but it is
delicious now, with a long and
satisfying finish.
O95 Kopke, 10 Year Old Tawny
(20%)
£25 Harrods
An exuberantly delicious taste
sensation, showing nuts, peanut
brittle, red fruits, cream and
Christmas cake, underpinned with
an iodine edge. Soft and silky.
O95 Offley, 30 Year Old Tawny
(20%)
£59.99 Amazon UK
Smoky, roasted nuts, dried sultana
and prune aromas give way to a
tangy, grapefruit pith palate that
contrasts the vibrant sweetness.
Smooth, silky and poised.
O95 Ramos Pinto, Late Bottled
Vintage 2013 (19.5%)
£22.49 Maisons Marques & Domaines
A ripe, intense, full-flavoured LBV
with rich juicy plums and berries,
earthy spice and opulent tannins.
Elegant, complex and plenty of
wine for the money!
Madeira
Gold
Bual
O96 Blandy’s, Bual Vintage 1957
(20%)
£290 Farr Vintners, Vintage Wine & Port
Joy unbounded! A kaleidoscope of
pleasure and such complexity it’s
difficult to identify all the elements:
marmalade, fruit cake, nuts,
caramel richness and a delicate
saline finish. Superb!
O96 Henriques & Henriques, 15
Year Old Boal (20%)
£26/50cl Corney & Barrow, Harrods,
Nickolls & Perks, The Wine Society
Amazing value! This is nutty, with a
creamy rounded texture; inviting
fig, date, cocoa and spice notes,
coffee hints and zesty grapefruit
pith on the finish.
Verdelho
O96 Henriques & Henriques, 20
Year Old Verdelho (20.4%)
£62.50/50cl Amazon UK, Corney &
Barrow, Hedonism
Inviting aromas of orange blossom,
grapefruit pith, roasted toffee and
nuts. Hints of honeycomb and
gunpowder tea on the creamy
palate and a long, rich, zesty finish.
O96 Justino’s, Verdelho 1997
(20%)
£39.99 Liberty Wines
Aromas of coffee bean, crème
caramel and walnut with an
expansive palate of mouth-coating
rich dried fruit and nuts, balanced
by zesty lime acidity and a long,
lingering aftertaste. ➢
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Portugal won
1 Best in Show
(see p41)
3 Platinums
(see p75)
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Gold
white
O96 Rui Roboredo Madeira,
Beyra, Beira Interior 2017 (13.4%)
£12 Raymond Reynolds
A zippy, tangy feast of lime, citrus
and stone fruits with delicious
spicy white pepper and floral
notes. Soft and elegant with a
great length. Excellent value!
O95 Quinta de Curvos, Avesso,
Vinho Verde 2017 (13%)
A great example of how Vinho
Verde should be. Beautifully bright
with ripe nectarines and peaches,
juicy and fresh with great finesse.
A perfect summer wine!
Gold
red
O96 Carmim, Contemporal,
Alentejano 2017 (13.7%)
An absolute must try! Succulent
baked plum and jammy raspberry
fruit with a delightful fresh acidity
running throughout. Very soft
tannins with a hint of spice.
O95 Gota, Bergamota, Dão 2015
(13%)
Ripe cherry, sweet vanilla, damson
and floral aromas. Fresh and bright
on the palate with fine-grained
tannins, brisk acidity and lots of
red fruit flavours. This is just
starting to come together with lots
more to come. A very pretty and
extroverted example.
O95 Herdade do Peso, Trinca
Bolotas Alicante Bouschet-
Touriga Nacional-Aragonez,
Alentejo 2016 (14%)
£11.99 Ben’s Farm Shop, Camber Wines,
D Byrne & Co, Dalling & Co, Inn at Home,
Prohibition Wines, Topsham Wines
Lovely and youthful with bags of
potential. Elegant earl grey tea
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notes, violets and mint with
blueberry fruit and a lingering,
mouthwateringly fresh finish.
Great value for the money.
O95 Monte da Ravasqueira,
Alentejano 2017 (13.5%)
A multi-layered treat, showing
wonderfully juicy plums and black
cherries, lots of peppery spice and
purple flowers, ripe tannins and an
elegant, long length.
O95 Rui Roboredo Madeira,
Castello d’Alba Vinhas Velhas,
Douro 2015 (14.5%)
£18.50 Ehrmanns
A lifted nose of wood-smoke,
violet, fig and dark fruits. The juicy
palate displays lovely varietal
character with berries and oak
notes that will unravel over time.
Gold
sweet fortified
O95 Casa Ermelinda Freitas,
Superior, Moscatel de Setúbal,
Setúbal 2007 (19%)
£22.80/50cl Atlantico
Lovely notes of dried citrus peel on
the nose, while the palate is
splendidly rich with notes of
sultanas, spice and fruitcake.
Luscious and full bodied. Not
cheap but outrageously brilliant.
O95 Pegões, Contemporal,
Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal,
Setúbal 2011 (18%)
Beautifully complex aromas of
orange blossom and honeysuckle,
leading to a rich, luscious palate
that is packed with dried fig, toffee
and an underlying zesty orange
marmalade character.
O95 Pingo Doce, Moscatel de
Setúbal, Setúbal NV (17%)
Orange peel, marmalade,
bergamot and nutty nose. The
palate is fresh, grapey and spicy
and reeks of fruit and confidence.
Seek this out if you can.
Provence
Provence won
1 Best in Show
(see p42)
0 Platinums
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Gold
rosé
O96 Château Cavalier, Cuvée
Cascadel, Côtes de Provence 2017
(12.5%)
£13 Marks & Spencer
Delicate rosehip, sweet spice and
red fruit aromas lead to a palate of
sweet wild strawberry, rocket leaf
and a touch of spearmint. Complex
yet soft – lovely!
O95 Bodvár, No5, Côtes de
Provence 2017 (12.5%)
$25 Fedway Associates, Select Wines,
Southern Wines & Spirits of America
A top-quality rosé with a beautiful
summer pudding fruit core
combined with delicate nettle and
herb notes. Creamy textured and
wonderfully moreish with a poised,
precise finish.
O95 Château de Léoube, Côtes
de Provence 2017 (13%)
£16.99-£17.50 Davy’s, Daylesford
POA $ AP Wine Imports, Chambers &
Chambers
Delicate strawberry fruit with
enticing redcurrants and a touch of
black pepper, peppermint and
sage. Classy and crisp with a lush
creaminess and long length.
O95 Domaine du Vignaret,
Coteaux Varois-en-Provence
2017 (12.5%)
Fragrant bouquet of strawberries,
garrigue and spice. Good
structural balance, with slight
grapefruit bitterness, and some
delicate floral fruit. There’s good
balancing acidity and freshness,
with controlled alcohol and lovely
fruit flavours. Delicate, long finish.
Gold
red
O96 Château Henri Bonnaud,
Palette 2015 (15%)
Powerful, lively and fresh with
abundant ripe black berry fruits,
dried herbs and a savoury, gamey
quality. Elegant, spicy and
complex with a long finish. A very
delicious wine.
O96 Domaine La Suffrene, Cuvée
Les Lauves, Bandol 2015 (15.5%)
An apealling gamey nose leading
to a very densely packed palate
with a core of sweet black fruit,
black chocolate, cocoa and black
cherries soaked in booze. This
demands food.
O95 Clos Gautier, Clos du
Château, Côtes de Provence 2015
(13.5%)
Fragrant dark strawberry, bramble
and blueberry aromas mingle with
inviting toasty vanilla and toffee
hints. Highly charismatic with ripe
tannins, a creamy texture and
delicious drinkability.
O95 Domaine de la Bégude,
Bandol 2015 (13.5%)
Brooding with baked fruits and
pronounced clove spice, liquorice
and lashings of oak. An appealing
meatiness is enhanced by grippy
black tea tannins and bright fruit
pastille freshness.
O95 Domaine de la Bégude, La
Brulade, Bandol 2015 (14%)
Lifted nose dominated by cedar
and mixed berry fruit. The palate is
rich and powerful, but has a
precision and freshness that keeps
everything harmonious. This wine
needs time to develop and will
begin to reward in eight to 10
years. Very classy.
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blackberry; the tannins are grippy

and it finishes long. Delicious!
O95 Cave de Cairanne, Camille
Cayran Le Chêne Noir, Côtes du
Rhône Villages 2017 (14%)
£11.99 Tannin & Oak
Lovely expressive, bright perfume
of black cherry, winter spice and a
delicate black pepper lift. The
palate is concentrated, juicy and
fresh with succulent tannins.
Unbelievable value!
O95 Cave de Tain, BM Terroirs
D’Exception, Crozes-Hermitage
2015 (13%)
£24.99 Boutinot
Aromatic coffee bean, dark
chocolate and black fruit lead on to
a concentrated palate of tapenade
meatiness, with rustic tannins,
smooth oak and a long freshness.
O95 Delas Frères, Les Challeys,
St-Joseph 2016 (13%)
£24.99 Ellis Wharton, Planet of the
Grapes
Gentle floral notes mingle with
Above: Matt Walls, the Regional Chair for Rhône. See who the judges were for this and other panels from p10 smoky blackberries and spice. The
palate is smooth, yet juicy with
lovely sweet fruit, ripe tannins and
a fresh, saline backbone.

Rhône O95 Delas Frères, Seigneur de

Very gamey, textured and full of
Rhône won blueberry fruit. A rippling, toned
definition to the palate with dense,
tart aromas combined with dates,
cinnamon and a lovely earthiness.
Crunchy fruit yet a rounded
Maugiron, Côte Rotie 2015 (14.5%)
Youthful with elegant restraint and
bags of potential. Sweet spice and
dark fruits contrast with savoury
tapenade notes and a piercing
salinity. Classic and stylish.

3 Best in Show
(see p42)
5 Platinums
(see p75)
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Gold
white
O95 Château Bois d’Arlène,
L’Orée du Bois, Vacqueyras 2017
(13.5%)
Lovely fresh, lifted fennel, almond
and honeysuckle nose. Very full,
rich and broad on the palate with
lots of zesty and yellow fruit notes.
Nobly bitter on the long finish.
Gold
red
O96 Château Gigognan, Bois des
Moines, Côtes du Rhône 2017 (15%)
£22 Humble Grape
firm tannins. Quite a mouthful:
tannic but simultaneously fun and
characterful. Walks a fine line
between finesse and brawny
power with insouciance.
O96 Jean-Luc Colombo, Les
Ruchets Syrah, Cornas 2016 (14%)
£70.95 Hatch Mansfield
Incredibly intense savoury
character – cooked dark fruits,
sweet violet and blueberry notes
abound. Full, broad and lush, with
a saline finish. This will age well.
O96 Laurent Habrard, Ste-Epine,
St-Joseph 2016 (13%)
£31.50 La Cave de Bruno
Generous and rich with cooked
black cherries, kirsch, plum and
liquorice notes. Full-flavoured with
ripe tannins and a glossy elegance.
Juicy, long and harmonious.
O96 Montrouge, Châteauneuf-
du-Pape 2014 (13.5%)
POA $ CIL US Wines & Spirits
This wine shines with baked cherry
texture with a great length.
O96 Romain Duvernay, Côtes du
Rhône Villages Visan 2017 (14%)
This is a great example of Visan
style, boasting spicy, ripe cherry
and crunchy blackberry fruit on
nose and palate. Plump and juicy
with great structure and purity.
O96 Vignobles & Compagnie,
Clos du Bois de Menge, Gigondas
2017 (14.6%)
£20.99 Myliko International
Ripe damsons, forest fruit, spicy,
herbal notes and red cherry liqueur
lead the way. Sleek, complex and
mineral with an effortless charm.
A complete wine.
O95 Bouachon, Les Rabassières,
Côtes du Rhône 2017 (14%)
The nose is bright and punchy with
a great sensation of local garrigue
herbs, hot rock minerality and
crunchy dark cherry fruit. The
palate is full-bodied with earth,
dark cherry, blueberry and
O95 Domaine Belle, Hermitage
2015 (14%)
Open and bursting with wild herbs,
cardamon and cinnamon spice,
black olives and dark berry fruit,
plus delicate notes of fresh
eucalyptus. Complex and stylish,
showcasing great purity.
O95 Domaine de la Renjarde, Les
Cassagnes de la Nerthe, Côtes du
Rhône Villages 2016 (14%)
£20 Champagnes & Châteaux
Sweet, ripe dark fruit with a lovely
underlying freshness. Delicious
vibrant blackberry jam juiciness on
the palate plus grippy tannins.
Crunchy finish with great length.
O95 Nicolas Père & Fils, Le Jardin
des Papes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2016 (14.5%)
Forest fruits, spice, fig and
liquorice root aromas. Full-bodied
and rich palate with a classy
savoury structure. Big tannins and
acidity give great ageing potential. ➢

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Sherry won
3 Best in Show
(see p44)
5 Platinums
(see p77)
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Gold
Manzanilla
O95 Bodegas Hidalgo, Pastrana
Single Vineyard Manzanilla
Pasada (15.5%)
£16.30 Majestic, Waitrose
Beautifully elegant with complex
almonds, expressive yellow
flowers and dried green apple skin.
Very well-knitted with a stunning
salinity and a delicate finish.
Amontillado
O96 Lustau, 30 Years Old
Amontillado VORS (21.5%)
£68.95/50cl Whisky Exchange
Delicious zesty orange and fig with
walnut and olive notes lead to a
full, rich, rounded palate and a
powerful, smoky, nutty finish.
Super intense.
O95 González Byass, Del Duque
Amontillado VORS (21.5%)
£19.75 Ocado
Packed with blanched almonds,
hazelnuts, lifted orange peel, dried
apricots and a saline backbone.
Above: DWWA Chairman Emeritus Steven Spurrier (left) with Sherry
& Spain Regional co-Chair Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW
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Incredibly fresh and complex with
a warm tobacco length.
Oloroso
O96 Valdespino, Don Gonzalo
Oloroso VOS (21%)
£41.99 Lea & Sandeman, Liberty Wines
Mellow mocha, spice and polished
wood nose. The beautifully
complex palate is rounded and
sweet with lovely chocolate, nut
and spice on the lingering finish.
O95 Bodegas Osborne, Sibarita
30 Years Oloroso VORS (20%)
£60/50cl Vindependents
A fantastically complex nose with
chocolate, roast coffee, raisins and
lovely wood spice. The palate is
rich and rounded with nutty
chocolate on a powerful finish.
O95 Lustau, Almacenista Pata de
Gallina Oloroso (20%)
£19.95/50cl Berry Bros & Rudd,
Corks of Cotham, Highbury Vintners
Complex, restrained and elegant
with notes of fresh fig, glazed
baked apple, ginger spice and a
moreish, rounded nuttiness that
goes on and on.
Medium
O95 González Byass, Apostoles
Medium VORS (20%)
£19.99 Ocado, Waitrose
Layers of mouthwatering dried
fruit, peanut brittle, coffee, crème
caramel and cedar on a beautifully
rich, luscious, textured palate that
has freshness, lift and length.
Cream
O95 González Byass, Matusalem
Cream VORS (20.5%)
£19.99 Ocado, Waitrose
Toasted nuts and coffee on a
wonderfully complex nose, with
hints of cheesecake. Rich, deep,
chocolatey palate with coffee and
spice on a delightfully long finish.
Pedro Ximenez
O96 Lustau, 30 Years Old Pedro
Ximenez VORS (15%)
£80.95/50cl Amazon UK
South & North
Africa
South & North
Africa won
1 Best in Show
(see p45)
5 Platinums
(see p78)
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South Africa
Gold
white
O 96 Des Dieux, Chardonnay,
Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Walker
Bay 2014 (13.4%)
£16.50 Stone Vine & Sun
Exotic nose of honeysuckle, lemon
and lime, wet chalk and creamy
biscuit notes. There is subtlety,
concentration and weight of fruit
on the palate with fine balance, a
lemon-lime cordial intensity and a
long, mineral finish. Very classy
and complex wine.
O 95 Berry Bros & Rudd, Tierhoek
Old-Blocks Chenin Blanc,
Piekenierskloof, Citrusdal
Mountain 2016 (14%)
£14.25 Berry Bros & Rudd
Lovely, expressive tropical fruit,
pear, beeswax and peach nose.
Lovely refined nose of chocolate,
coffee and raisins. The complex
palate has notes of cake and
toasted nuts, with delicious
chocolate and burnt orange hints,
O95 González Byass, Noé Pedro
Ximenez VORS (15.5%)
£19 Ocado
Toasted raisin, mahogany polish,
chocolate and savoury oak
aromas. Thick and rich on the
palate – massively unctuous– with
complex, savoury flavours of
wood, nuts and chocolate.
Delicious typicity on the palate
with bright, fresh acidity, lovely
texture and length, and beautifully
supportive oak. Roast chicken,
salmon en croûte or scallops
anyone? Thoroughly enjoyable
and great value.
O 95 Boschendal, Appellation
Series Chardonnay, Elgin 2016
(13.5%)
£25 DGB Europe
Wet chalk, peach and dusty, flinty
struck-match aromas, with a vein
of coolness, minerality and
consummate restraint. On the
palate there is fine lemon fruit
concentration with a biscuity kiss
of oak, finishing with piquant,
phenolic bite. It’s a compelling
wine that’s clearly going places.
O 95 Bouchard Finlayson,
Missionvale Chardonnay,
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Walker
Bay 2016 (13%)
£21.09-£22.71 Dunell’s, Frontier Fine
Wines, Great Grog, Hailsham Cellars,
Harrogate Wines, Just in Cases, Lea &
Sandeman, Morrish & Banham, Tanners,
The Drink Shop, The Hitchin Wine Co
Smells like a vanilla wafer! Intense
lemon and lime aromas with lots of
butterscotch nuances melting into
a mineral-driven, yellow citrus-
laden, pithy palate that leads with
power and intensity. Impressive
creamy length.

O 95 Cape Point Vineyards,
Isliedh, Cape Peninsula 2016 (14%)
Outstanding! Elegantly perfumed
with graceful notes of lemon,
yeast, vanilla and sweet spice
flowing onto a wonderfully creamy
and rich palate of greengage,
elderflower and gentle oak flavours
that cleanse the mouth and invite
another glass. This will complement
food nicely. A beauty!
O 95 Cederberg Cellars, Ghost
Corner Wild Ferment, Elim, Cape
Agulhas 2016 (13%)
£21 Bancroft
POA $ Banks Channel
A manifestly judicious use of oak
here adds tropical fruit aromas to
the nose, alongside cassis and
green pepper. Varietal Sauvignon
Blanc characteristics come out on
the round and refreshing palate.
It’s a an accomplished wine for this
style and the overall harmony and
length cannot be faulted. A very
stylish effort.
O 95 Flagstone, Word of Mouth
Viognier, Western Cape 2017
(14.5%)
£12.99 Cellar One
Attractive pear, white pepper,
apricot, quince and delicate spice
nose. The long, multi-flavoured
and multi-textured palate has an
immense chalky depth and bright
acidity. Very attractive and also
brilliant value – this really is a treat
of a Viognier!
O 95 Glenelly, Estate Reserve
Chardonnay, Stellenbosch 2016
(13%)
£16.39-£17.65 Dunell’s, Frontier Fine
Wines, Gerrard Seel, Lea & Sandeman,
Martinez Wines, Private Cellar,
Promotion Wine, Ten Acre Wines
Yellow plums and sweet spice
dominate the enticing nose, while
the palate has layers of complex
peach, grape, mango and
chamomile flavours, great
structure and intriguing spice to
the long, zesty mineral finish.
O 95 Oak Valley, Groenlandberg
Chardonnay, Elgin 2017 (13.5%)
£18.99 Castelnau Wine Agencies
Beautifully balanced lemon, lime
and almond notes with a kiss of
oak, limestone minerality and
really delicious length. A delicate
lick of butterscotch melts into
green fruits, lime cordial. A
wonderfully balanced, fabulous
expression with a very long finish.
O 95 Stark-Condé, Field Blend
Chenin Blanc-Roussanne-
Viognier-Verdelho, Jonkershoek
Valley, Stellenbosch 2017 (13.5%)
POA $ Vineyard Brands
Fresh fruit salad melange and floral
nose. The palate is cool, clean and
creamy with fine yellow peach,
white nectarine, green apple and a
hint of lemon cordial. A great food
wine that deserves something
posh: perhaps pork belly rubbed
with five-spice? Bravo!
O 95 Stellenrust, Chenin Blanc,
Stellenbosch 2017 (13.5%)
£6-£8 Bibendum PLB, Sainsbury’s
Fragrant and perfumed with green
apple, yellow fruit, lanolin and
white peach nuances. Nice varietal
character without being too overt
on the bruised apple. Rich and ripe,
fleshy and fresh, with fine depth,
it also has more texture, structure,
length and tension than many
other Chenins at this price. A top
food white at exceptional value.
(NB: this wine is also marketed as
Stellenrust, Stellenbosch Manor
Chenin Blanc 2017)
O 95 Uva Mira, Chardonnay,
Stellenbosch 2016 (13.8%)
A rich nose that’s full of jasmine,
white pear, peach kernel, orange
blossom and violets. The palate is
clean, crisp, and citrus-driven, with
freshly squeezed lemon juice notes
melded with integrated, gentle
oak. Long and refreshing finish
with a light toasty flourish. This is
certainly a foodie wine.
Gold
red
O 96 Kaapzicht, Steytler
Pinotage, Bottelary, Stellenbosch
2015 (14.5%)
£42.81-£46.11 D Byrne & Co, Dunell’s,
Frontier Fine Wines, Great Grog, The
Wine Reserve, Wine Boutique
Lovely black fruit nose that’s ripe
with a polished oak sheen. Silky-
smooth palate with sweet ripe
fruit, a brush of cinnamon and
clove, and a lovely textured body.
Beautiful long finish with hints of
fenugreek and cardamom.
O 96 Lothian Vineyards, Vineyard
Selection Pinot Noir, Elgin 2016
(13.5%)
£18.50 Oddbins
POA $ USA Wine Imports
An enticing, intriguing nose of
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mature fruit with mushroom and
wet leaf complexity. The palate has
delicious raspberry and dried
cranberry fruit notes, with exotic,
delicate crunchy tannins spiced
with nutmeg and a supremely
elegant, beguiling finish.
O 96 Neil Ellis, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Jonkershoek Valley,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.5%)
£23.99 Berkmann Wine Cellars
POA $ The Sorting Table
This is a very classy Cabernet from
its bootstraps up, with an
expressive aromatic profile of
elegant black fruit, liquorice and
cardamom. Lots of glycerol on the
plump palate, along with soft, ripe
dark fruits, silky, refined tannins
and well-applied oak. Still youthful
and should age very well.
O 96 Uva Mira, The Mira Shiraz,
Stellenbosch 2016 (13.8%)
Delicious nose of barbecued
meats, grilled herbs, brûléed black
berries and peppercorn spice,
along with hints of black olive. The
palate is rich and punchy, intense
and expressive – this generosity
allied with elegance is a great
combination. Has a lot of appeal
and varietal typicity. Well done!
O 95 Boschendal, Black Angus,
Stellenbosch 2014 (14%)
£30 DGB Europe
Granite, graphite, black cherry and
molasses nose. The palate is cool,
chalky and classically grippy with
integrated oak and notes of
crushed slate and black cherry.
The finish shows some confected
treacle notes, blueberry muffin
opulence and a dry, chalky
mouthfeel. The fine lacy tannins
elevate it further.
O 95 Boschendal, S&M Shiraz-
Mourvèdre, Coastal Region 2015
(14%)
£10 DGB Europe
Stewed blackberry fruit, smoky
rich caramel, black pepper and
blueberry nose with hints of
juniper. The tannins are meaty and
rich – there’s loads to chew on here
– and the finish is a lovely blend of
black pepper, cured meats and
woodsmoke. This still has plenty of
life ahead of it.
O 95 Creation, Art of Pinot Noir,
Walker Bay 2016 (14%)
£79.99 Handford
Rich, opulent, luxurious nose of
cherry confit, kirsch, bramble fruit
and sweet charm. Big and bold in
style with a spicy and savoury
palate depth and excellent length
through the finish. Bold but
confident and racy.
O 95 Escapades, Pinotage,
Coastal Region 2016 (14.5%)
The earthy nose opens onto a
dense, creamy and ample yet
structured palate with layered
flavours of roasted black fruits,
pepper and spice. The finish is long
and confident with a pretty mineral
overlay. Irresistible drinking.
O95 Flagstone, Dragon Tree
Cape Blend, Western Cape 2016
(15%)
£12.99 Cellar One, Laithwaite’s
Cool, pristine and perfumed with
beautiful, expressive aromatics.
Plush, vibrant, savoury and
structured on the palate with a
lingering aftertaste. This is a work
of art: high quality and excellent
value for money!
O95 Hartenberg Estate, Merlot,
Bottelary, Stellenbosch 2015
(14%)
£15.99 Bancroft
POA $ Frederick Wildman & Sons
Black forest gâteau nose. The
palate offers a wealth of flavour, in
particular dark plum and cherry
complemented by notes of forest
floor, leather, liquorice,
blackcurrant pastille, spice and dry
leaves. Reminiscent of Right Bank
Bordeaux with its opulent fruit and
long finish. Well priced.
O95 Kleine Zalze, Vineyard
Selection Cabernet Sauvignon,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.5%)
£16.35 Amps Fine Wines, Bob Wines,
Famous Wines, North South Wines, TN17
Food & Wine
Classic Cabernet nose of violets,
sweet cassis, cedar spice and
bramble fruits. Very cool, sleek and
precise, this is a classy expression
from a great vintage. The finish is
long, concentrated, yet subtle and
restrained, with the most
wonderful varietal typicity and
balance. Very impressive.
O95 Leeuwenkuil, Grenache
Noir, Swartland 2016 (13%)
£14.75 New Generation Wine
Delicious drinking at the price.
Sappy, stalky nose of dark bramble
fruits, peppery spice, marzipan and
a dash of oak. The ample fruit fills
the well-structured palate, and
there’s a nice lick of sweet spice ➢
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Lovely, refreshing, seamless style.
O95 Moreson, MKM Pinotage,
Stellenbosch 2015 (15.3%)
£39.99 Museum Wines
A super-ripe and pure nose of red
fruit purée, while the palate has a
dark fruit core with hints of
chocolate and a violet lift. The
finish is beautifully long and
complex with a twist of liquorice.
O95 Stellenbosch Vineyards,
Limited Release Grenache,
Stellenbosch 2016 (14%)
Rich, opulent and plush with a
resplendent nose of earth, herbs,
brambles and pithy red plum skins.
The palate is full-bodied with
plenty of glycerol weight but does
not overstep the boundaries of
elegance. Well-proportioned,
big-boned Grenache: its evolution
will be fascinating to watch.
O95 Stellenrust, Stellenbosch
Manor Cinsault, Stellenbosch
2017 (13.5%)
£9.99 Waitrose, Waitrose Cellar
Classic, sappy nose of Turkish
Delight, marzipan and violets. Soft,
mineral and wonderfully vibrant on
the palate, there is a delicious pink
musk and boiled cherry sweets
note. Sleek, fresh and moreish, it is
also sophisticated and complex
with real precision and pedigree.
Excellent value. (NB: this wine is
also marketed as Stellenrust, Old
Bush Vine Cinsault 2017)
O95 Tokara, Reserve Collection
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Stellenbosch 2014 (14.5%)
£26.75 Alexander Wines, Ex-Cellar
Dark bramble nose with sweet
cassis leaf, spice and molasses
hints. Plenty of density, harmony
and power in the mouth, with a
soft touch and well-integrated
fruit. A well judged, well delivered
Stellenbosch Cabernet.
North Africa
No Golds were awarded

Southwest &
O95 Vinovalie, Le Paradis
Malbec, Cahors 2014 (13.5%)
Lovely, fruity blackcurrant core

rest of France
with elegant oak, coffee bean and
herbaceous notes. Very ripe palate
with fine, perfumed characters.
This has lots of exuberant youth
and great potential.
cracked black pepper, cherry and
South West & wild strawberry characters. Very Gold
juicy fruit palate with crunchy sweet white
rest of France tannins and a concentrated, spicy
won finish. Fabulous wine! O95 Cabidos, L’Or de Cabidos,
IGP Comté Tolosan 2011 (11.5%)
0 Best in Show
Southwest Incredibly rich and opulent with
abundant honeyed apricots,
0 Platinums

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Corsica
Gold
red
O95 Clos Venturi, Chiesa Nera,
Vin de France 2015 (14%)
Intensely elegant and earthy with
France
Gold
red
O96 Domaine Laurens, Le
Dernier Lion, Marcillac 2016 (13%)
£30 Pierre Hourlier Wines
A serious wine to ponder over.
Vibrant red fruits, green pepper
and floral notes lead to a complex,
mineral palate with silky tannins
and great structure. True class!
Above: Bernard Burtschy, DWWA
Regional Chair for Southwest &
rest of France
O96 Latis, Grande Reserve
Malbec, Cahors 2016 (13.5%)
£15 Buckingham Schenk
Attractive, rich damson fruit,
finessed by mocha, spice and dark
chocolate, plus a good seam of
zippy acidity. Definitely requires a
decanting and a good plate of rich,
barbecued meat.
candied pineapple, toast and a
bitter twist of lime marmalade that
contrasts beautifully with the crisp
fresh acidity. Very long.
O95 Domaine Cauhapé,
Quintessence du Petit Manseng,
Jurançon 2011 (14%)
Unctous, opulent and utterly
delicious, packed with golden
plums, poached pear, nectarines,
honeycomb and gentle hints of
oak. The palate has a lovely soft
texture and an impressive finish.

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Gold
sweet white
O95 Vinisola, Arbaria, Passito di
Pantelleria 2015 (14%)
A treacle, honey and coffee nose
with hints of orange blossom. The
palate is full of lush citrus fruit and
crème caramel, yet with savoury
hints too. Complex and delicious.
Left: Andy Howard MW, Regional
Chair for Southern Italy, judges a
flight of whites with his panel
Basilicata
Gold
red
O95 Cantina di Venosa, Carato
Venusio, Aglianico del Vulture
2013 (14.5%)
£35 Majestic
Lovely lifted perfume of rose and
violet, fresh and dried red cherry
plus earthy, herbal notes. The
palate is full of delicious dark
chocolate, charcuterie,
blackcurrant and liquorice hints.

Spain
aromas leading to a long, complex
Spain won palate of orange marmalade fruit
and notes of mushroom and oak.
6 Best in Show
(see p46)
Fine mousse and great length.
O 95 Gramona, Imperial Gran
15 Platinums
(see p80)
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Reserva Brut, Cava 2012 (12%)
£30.95 Berry Bros & Rudd
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Really elegant nose of white fruit

Southern Italy Gold

sparkling white
and flowers, with hints of citrus.
The palate has a creamy texture
with lovely brioche and toast hints,
and a long, fresh, fruity finish.
O 96 Agusti Torelló, Kripta 40 O 95 Pere Ventura, Gran Reserva
Gold
Southern Italy red
Aniversari Gran Reserva Brut
Nature, Cava 2007 (11.5%)
Brut, Cava 2012 (12%)
£36 Moonpig
won £44.46 Basco Fine Foods Fine bubbles, then a lovely lemon
O96 Surrau, Sincaru Riserva,
1 Best in Show
(see p46) Cannonau di Sardegna 2015
(14.5%)
$48.93 American Northwest
Distributors, Estelle Imports, Hidalgo
tartness to the nose. Silky palate
structure with complex notes of

3 Platinums
(see p79)
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Attractive cherry fruit nose with
floral hints. The long palate is
Imports
Gentle, subtle and restrained nose
of elegant mature fruit. Wonderful
brioche, orange marmalade and
lemon. Deliciously full bodied right
through the long finish.
http://awards.decanter.com/DWWA/2018 fleshy and powerful with lovely harmony and poise on the palate
soft tannins, well-judged oak and
great concentration of bright fruit.
with delicious ripe acidity to the Gold
citrus fruit and white flowers. white
Sardinia O 95 Alsina & Sardà, Vestigis Brut

Gold
white
O96 Silvio Carta, Riserva,
Vernaccia di Oristano 2004 (19%)
£49.95 Eurowines
Warm yet fresh nose, with a
wonderful sea-breeze quality. The
palate has complex layers of dried
fruit and citrus peel with amazingly
fresh acidity on the long finish.
Sicily
Gold
white
O96 Vinisola, A’mmare,
Pantelleria Bianco 2011 (15.5%)
An intriguing, complex nose of
dried apricots, then masses of
complexity to the palate: floral pot
pourri notes over ripe fruit and
raisins. Lovely fresh acidity too.
Nature Gran Cuvée, Cava 2011
(12%)
Amazingly fresh citrus nose with
hints of toasted nuts. The palate is
complex and elegant, showing a
lovely tight mousse, rich citrus
flavours and lovely acidity.
O 95 Dominio de la Vega, Reserva
Especial Brut, Cava 2013 (12%)
£21.95 Jeroboams
POA $ Palette of Wines
Lovely pure white and yellow fruit
O 96 Altos de Torona, Rosal,
Rías Baixas 2017 (12.7%)
$8 Vinaio Imports
Aromatic, elegant, intense fresh
citrus and complex, mineral nose.
The palate is beautifully lively and
structured with concentrated fresh
fruit and lovely, lingering length.
O 96 Mas d’en Blei, Clos Martina,
Priorat 2015 (13.5%)
£18.75 H2Vin, Quintessentially Wine
Amazing nose of popcorn and ➢

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butterscotch. The palate is intense
with vanilla, dried leaves, nuts,
butter and smoke laid over lovely
tangerine fruit.
O 95 Bodegas Mar de Frades,
Atlántico Albariño, Rías Baixas
2017 (13%)
£20 Great Western Wine
$16 Deutsch Family Wines & Spirits
Very pretty honeysuckle and ripe
juicy fruit on the nose. Delicious
fresh palate with intriguing hints of
peach and jasmine, and a lovely
saline touch.
O 95 Fillaboa, Selección Finca
Monte Alto Albariño, Rías Baixas
2016 (13.5%)
$20 Folio Wine Co
Fruity, smoky, herbal aromas and
flavours. The palate offers zesty
acidity and flavours of quince and
ripe pear. Lovely wine, with a long
finish and great aftertaste.
O 95 Hidalgo, Las 30 del
Cuadrado 2016 (13%)
£17.75 Cambridge Wine Merchants, Lea
& Sandeman, Luvians
Fino Sherry-like on the nose with
notes of almonds. Camomile tea
Above: Regional co-Chair for Spain, Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW (front right), with some of the judges on
notes on the palate with incisive,
the Spain panel: Raúl Igual (front left) and (standing from left to right) Ruben Sanz Ramiro, Audrey Doré,
high acidity. Long, saline finish.
Fernando Mora MW, Cristina Alcalá, Bruno Murciano, Guillermo Cruz and Maria Jose Huertas Vega
O 95 Rubiós, Piñeiral Condado,
Rías Baixas 2016 (12%)
£18 Peter Watts Wines the wine fresh and moreish. O 96 Merum Priorati, Destí, O 95 Amador Medrano, Parcela
Superb nose: intense green herbs Developing but beautifully Priorat 2015 (16%) 14.8, Rioja 2016 (14%)
and leafy aromas, with orange peel harmonious and full of energy. Beautiful, complex nose of spiced £110 Spaniche Wines
and lime. Fresh, open, fruity and O 96 Bodegas Peñafiel, Silencio plums and blackcurrant with hints Complex sweet spice and floral
easygoing on the palate with tasty de Miros, Ribera del Duero 2015 of liquorice. The palate has aromas. The palate is full-bodied,
tropical fruit flavours and a long, (14.5%) fragrant bramble and cassis fruit dry and rich with lots of red fruit
refreshing finish. POA $ Hillside Wines & Spirits with dense chocolate overtones. and integrated oak. It will become
A very pretty nose of black fruit Long finish. a great classic in 10 to 15 years time
O 95 Viñedos y Bodegas de la
and peonies. The palate is a O 96 Vilano, Legón Premium, — incredible stuff!
Marquesa, Valserrano, Rioja Gran
Reserva 2013 (13.5%) delicious combination of rich red Ribera del Duero 2015 (14%) O 95 Bodega Mustiguillo,
£37 Davy’s, Private Cellar coulis and sweet, spicy oak hints. Very good expression of La Garnacha 2016 (14%)
Creamy pineapple and lemon Superb texture and freshness. Tempranillo, The wine has a £18.95 Berry Bros & Rudd
aromas. Rich, buttery toffee and O 96 Bodegas Perica, Oro, Rioja pronounced intensity on the nose POA $ Valkyrie Selections
hazelnuts contribute to the long Reserva 2011 (14%) with red and black fruits, sweet Lovely floral lift to the bright red
and complex palate of pineapple £40 Bianca Trading, Thorman Hunt spices, oak and chocolate. The fruit nose. The palate has vibrant
and other tropical fruits and a POA $ Vinaio Imports palate is full-bodied with a black acidity underpinning round black
lovely, lingering finish. A nose of mature ripe fruit, rich cherry expression. It finishes and red fruit and silky smooth
fruit cake and balsamic hints. The impressively with just a touch of tannins on the long finish.
Gold concentrated, complex palate has supportive liquorice. Bravo! O 95 Bodegas Carodorum,
layers of lovely sweet black cherry Selección Especial, Toro Reserva
red O 96 Viñas del Vero, Secastilla
fruit and velvety tannins. Garnacha, Somontano 2013 2014 (15%)
O 96 Bodegas Loli Casado, Jaun O 96 Celler Cesca Vicent, Abat (14.5%) An intense nose of ripe red fruit
de Alzate, Rioja Gran Reserva Domènech, Priorat 2010 (15.5%) £27.95 Oxford Wine Co and hints of liquorice. The palate is
2011 (13.5%) POA $ Ripe Wine Imports Gentle nose of ripe red cherry and dry and rich with a great
£59.99 Ralph’s Wines The pure, concentrated nose is is strawberry fruit as well as savoury concentration of red fruit and
The wine has a good bouquet of bursting with blackcurrant fruit. liquorice, and cocoa.The palate has wonderful tannin structure.
mature fruit, tobacco, cedar and There are nuances of eucalyptus great elegance and length with O 95 Bodegas Faustino, I, Rioja
spicy red fruits. The palate is on the vibrant, youthful, lovely sweet red berries and Gran Reserva 2006 (13.5%)
packed with ripe black fruit and concentrated palate, packed with strawberry hints and spicy cigar £19 Asda, Majestic, Tesco
there’s plenty of acidity to keep spicy leather, mocha and coffee. notes on the finish. Raspberry confit, rhubarb pie and

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pipe tobacco nose. Concentrated
with present but resolved tannins
and a beautiful finish. Lovely now,
so don’t put it in the cellar.
O 95 Bodegas Juan Gil, The
Society’s Southern Spanish Red
Monastrell, Jumilla 2016 (14%)
£5.75 The Wine Society
Violet- and lilac-driven nose with
crunchy purple fruit and hints of
spice. Equally complex palate of
snappy black and blue fruit and a
lovely chalky minerality.
O 95 Bodegas Peñafiel, La Milla
de Miros, Ribera del Duero 2014
(14.5%)
Mature oaky nose. The wine tastes
of blackberries drenched in black
coffee. Waves of acidity back up
the fruit and well-managed oak
and the tannins are pliant and
flexible, making it ageworthy.
Elegant and majestic at once.
O 95 Bosque de Matasnos,
Edición Limitada, Ribera del
Duero 2014 (15%)
Toasty oak and black cherry nose.
The palate is full-bodied, complex
and structured with flavours of
blueberries, cream and chocolate,
followed by a long finish. Lovely
balance between oak and fruit.
Impressive wine that needs time.
O 95 Campos Góticos, 7 Lunas
Viñedos de la Joya, Ribera del
Duero 2004 (14%)
Developed nose with underbrush
and forest floor coupled with dried
plum fruit. Lovely silky ripe tannins
on a complex palate with delicious
savoury hints. Long and fresh.
O 95 Convento de Oreja, Ribera
del Duero Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
$30 Kysela Père et Fils
A lovely red berry nose with hints
of eucalyptus and menthol. The
Above: Regional co-Chair for
Spain & Sherry, Patricio Tapia
palate is rich and ripe with cherry
and plum fruit, and delicious hints
of bitter chocolate to finish.
O 95 Finca Bacara, Time Waits
For No One, Jumilla 2017 (14.5%)
£10.99 Alexander Wines, Cheers Wine
Merchants
Dark fruits that are subdued yet
ripe, allied to delicious spicy oak.
There’s lots of everything on the
palate: tannins, ripe blackberry
fruit and juicy acidity, all working
perfectly together.
O 95 Finca Nueva, Rioja Reserva
2010 (13.5%)
£11.99 Ellis Wines
The nose is superbly complex, with
fresh and mature black fruit plus
spiced leather and gamey hints.
The palate has lovely layers of fruit
and spice, hints of cocoa and an
endless, elegant length.
O 95 Pradorey, Elite Tempranillo,
Ribera del Duero 2014 (15%)
£24.99 Christopher Piper, Highbury
Vintners, Ivy Wines, Martinez Wines, Mill
Hill Wines, R Garcia & Sons, RS Wines,
Ultracomida, Wadebridge Wines, Wino’s
Sweet cinnamon and ripe black
cherry fruits on the nose. This
follows on to the lovely structured,
and spiced berry fruit palate, that
has a delicious menthol freshness
through the long finish.
O 95 Rioja Vega, Edición Limitada
Tempranillo-Graciano, Rioja
Crianza 2015 (14%)
£12.99 Direct Wine Shipments, From
Vineyards Direct, House of Townend
Ripe, rich black fruits, some dried
herb notes and lovely oaky hints.
The palate shows juicy, red and
black berries – very clean and
bright – with delicious minerality
and fine tannins.
O 95 Yaso, Matteria Tinta de Toro,
Toro 2014 (15.3%)
£50 Moreno Wines
Expressive and complex nose of
jam, sweet spices and brioche.
The profound palate boasts great
texture and structure, and the long
and complex aftertaste ensures it
will age beautifully.
Gold
sweet white
O 96 La Geria, Antigua Moscatel
Dulce, Lanzarote 1996 (14%)
Gorgeous nose of intense and
lifted balsamic prunes and
seductive notes of ageing. The
SPAIN – SWITZERLAND
powerful, concentrated palate has
chocolate, nuts and spice. Unique:
great depth, yet lovely freshness.
O 95 Gorka Izagirre, Arima
Vendimia Tardía, Txacolí de
Bizcaia 2015 (13.5%)
£19.99-£24 Buon Vino, Butlers Wine
Cellar, Highbury Vintners
An amazing nose of lemon curd,
quince and beeswax with balsamic
notes and aromatic herbs. The
palate has a luscious sweetness of
pineapple fruit and honey with
wonderful texture and freshness.
Switzerland
Switzerland
won
0 Best in Show
3 Platinums
(see p84)
For Silvers, Bronzes and Commendeds, visit
http://awards.decanter.com/DWWA/2018
Gold
white
O95 Erich Meier, Chardonnay,
Zurich, Eastern Cantons 2016
(13.5%)
Complex, intense and elegant. Has
sublime balance between oak and
fruit expression. Dense, savoury
and complete with incredible
length. A great achievement!
O95 Hammel - Terres de Vins,
Château de Trévelin Grand Cru
Altesse, La Côte, Vaud 2015 (13%)
Intense nose of expressive fruit
and mineral hints. The palate is
packed with complex citrus peel,
lemon flesh, and well-judged oaky
hints of butter and vanilla.
O95 Lux Vina, Altimus Petite
Arvine, Valais 2016 (13.5%)
A distinguished and stylish Petite
Arvine that displays great saline
minerality. Already expressing
some secondary flavours, this wine
has wonderful potential to evolve
further. An excellent wine to pair
with refined cuisine.
Gold
sweet fortified
O 96 Bodegas Robles, Selección
de Robles 1927 Pedro Ximénez
(gold label), Montilla-Moriles NV
(15%)
£123 Vinceremos
Amazingly complex, mature nose
of exotic wood, curry leaf, cloves
and raisins. A huge palate of very
sweet ripe raisined fruit – rounded
and textured with enormous
length and delicious acidity.
Gold
red
O96 Brivio, Platinum Merlot,
Ticino 2013 (14.2%)
£110 Alpine Wines
Elegant nose full of vibrant red
berries and a hint of chili powder.
The velvety palate is fresh and
powerful with rich, firm tannins
and immense concentration.
Expensive but excellent.
O96 Varone, Stricto Sensu, Valais
2013 (13.5%)
A lovely rich and complex nose of
black fruits, light spices and
balsamic hints. The palate shows
elegance allied to power, with
coffee, red berries and oak
characters. Expressive, long and
fresh with great potential.
O95 Gialdi, Sassi Grossi Merlot,
Ticino 2015 (13.6%)
£65-£75 Alpine Wines, Hedonism
A profound wine with an intensely
fruity nose. The full body and firm
tannins support well-matured fruit,
coffee and liquorice characters.
Complex and powerful with great
ageing potential.
O95 Tamborini Carlo, Comano
Merlot Riserva, Ticino 2015
(13.9%)
Wonderfully concentrated aromas
of vibrant red plums and cherries
with oak spice. Rich and powerful
fruit on the palate along with
smooth tannins balanced by fresh
acidity and warming spices. Well
composed with a long finish. ➢
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Tuscany
Tuscany won
1 Best in Show
(see p49)
10 Platinums
(see p84)
For Silvers, Bronzes and Commendeds, visit
http://awards.decanter.com/DWWA/2018
Gold
white
O 95 Tenuta Poggio Rosso,
Feronia, Toscana 2017 (13%)
A wine of great elegance and
notable intensity that opens with
sensational apricot, nectarine and
yellow peach aromas. The palate is
concentrated, rich and stylish with
a Condrieu-like repose. Lots of
freshness plus wonderful beauty
and concentration. Let’s celebrate
this achievement!
Gold
red
O 96 Caccia Al Piano 1868, Ruit
Hora, Bolgheri 2015 (13.5%)
£50 Continental Wine & Food
Aromas of black forest gateau,
black fruit jam and blueberry. Very
plush and pretty with a refreshing
elegance that shows itself well. The
high acidity here will guarantee
future potential.
O 96 Fattoria Montecchio, Chianti
Classico Riserva 2015 (14%)
Pleasingly rustic game, bramble
and cigar box aromas. Steely,
cherry fruit on the palate which
shows great texture and silky,
velvety tannins. Long, fresh finish.
O 96 Mazzei, Castello Fonterutoli,
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
2015 (14%)
£48.49 Cambridge Wine Merchants,
Handford, Harrods, Petersham Cellar,
Taste Fine Wines, Whole Foods, Wine
Library
POA $ Palm Bay International
Vivid and fascinating, herbal-led
nose showing cherry, plum and
wood spice notes. Refreshing and
serious palate with spicy oak and
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polished tannins. Exceptional stuff.
Plenty of potential.
O 96 Podere Forte, Petruccino,
Orcia 2015 (15%)
Very bright, sweet rich fruit and a
spicy modern use of oak. Palate
has crunchy, vibrant cherry fruit,
and well integrated new wood.
O 96 Rocca di Castagnoli, Stielle,
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
2014 (14%)
£38.95-£43.95 Eurowines
POA $ Regal Wine Imports
Lifted notes of pencil shavings
gives an almost Bordeaux-esque
perfume. Concentrated, rich and
well structured on the palate, this
has great balance between ripe
fruit and oak.
O 95 Bulichella, Hide Syrah,
Costa Toscana 2015 (14%)
Intense and powerful on the nose O 95 Podere Conca, Agapanto,
with spicy black fruit, leather and a
Bolgheri 2015 (14%)
little balsamic. Refined tannins and
Wild herbs and wild red berry
integrated acidity give super
aromas. On the palate there is a
balance and freshness. Long finish.
core of fruit that stands out with
O 95 Caccia Al Piano 1868, Levia incredible elegance and freshness.
Gravia, Bolgheri Superiore 2014 The 15% Ciliegiolo shows itself well
(14%) with fine texture and aroma.
£90 Continental Wine & Food
O 95 Podere Forte, Guardiavigna,
Oak notes as well as coffee and
Toscana 2014 (14.5%)
chocolate meet with superbly
Blackcurrant leaf, bramble, mint,
crunchy, vibrant fruit. A beautiful
and sloe on the harmonious nose.
freshness on the palate lends
Cinnamon, nutmeg and menthol
perfect balance on the finish with
nutmeg, toast and cassis. on the palate, plus smooth tannins, Above: Monty Waldin, the DWWA
well-judged oak and a long finish. Regional Chair for Tuscany
O 95 Castello di Albola, Chianti
Classico 2015 (13%)
£21.50 Zonin UK
Sweet vanilla oak, chestnuts, black
berries and meaty characters
mingle beautifully on the nose. The
palate displays clean fruit, smooth
tannins and an immaculately long
United Kingdom
finish. Polished and well made,
with an nice old-school feel.
O 95 Gagliole, Colli della Toscana United England
Centrale 2014 (14.5%)
Kingdom won Gold
POA $ Vias Import
sparkling white
Smoky aromatics coupled with
baked cherry fruit. Vibrant, fresh 0 Best in Show
O 95 Ashling Park, Brut, West
acidity balances out the richness
on the palate. Complex flavours of 3 Platinums
(see p87)
For Silvers, Bronzes and Commendeds, visit
Sussex NV (12%)
£25-£30 Camber Wines, Portal
savoury herbs, dried fruit and Dingwall & Norris, Woodwinters
http://awards.decanter.com/DWWA/2018
toasted wood notes. Focus and precision on the nose,

Above: Karen MacNeil (left),
Regional Chair for USA & Mexico,
with judges Kelli White, Alex Hunt
MW and Adam Pawlowski MS
full of personality and vigour.
The mousse is persistent and the
texture light and poised. Decent
autolytic complexity on the finish.
O 95 Bluebell Vineyard, Hindleap
Late Disgorged Blanc de Blancs
Brut, East Sussex 2008 (11.5%)
£41.95 South Downs Cellars,
Symposium, The Secret Cellar
Flinty style with struck match
aromas. The palate is taut and
focused, driven by finesse rather
than power. Class and elegance.
O 95 Chapel Down, Kit’s Coty
Coeur de Cuvée Extra Brut, Kent
2013 (12%)
£100 Chapel Down Winery
Baked apple, honey, cream and
light autolytic notes. The palate is
vibrant with razor-sharp citrus
acidity. Great ripeness to the fruit.
O 95 Redfold Vineyards, Ambriel
Blanc de Blancs Brut, West Sussex
2010 (11%)
£34.99-£36 Ambriel, Private Cellar
Highly expressive fruit and floral
character. Excellent poise and
harmony which rounds off with a
mineral driven finish. Potential to
age another decade with ease.
Gold
sparkling rosé
O 95 Exton Park, Rosé Brut,
Hampshire NV (11.5%)
£30 Friarwood
Interesting nose with herbal notes
and delicate red fruit. Vibrant and
clean with good tension and
well-defined flavours. Long and
vinous on the finish, showing rich
fruit and floral complexity.
O 95 Hambledon, Classic Cuvée
Rosé Brut, Hampshire NV (12%)
£35 Hambledon Vineyard
Full and broad nose with good
concentration of fruit. Strawberry
and raspberry notes balance the
razor-sharp acidity and a lovely
leesy note adds complexity. Long
finish and wholesome.
Gold
white
O 96 Chapel Down, Kit’s Coty
Chardonnay, Kent 2015 (12.5%)
£30 Chapel Down Winery
Pebbly minerality on the nose with
underlying toasty flavour from the
oak. Well integrated wood on the
palate adds to the overall
complexity, complementing the
Chablis-like minerality. Leesy and
textural on the finish.
TUSCANY – USA & MEXICO
O 95 Chapel Down, Kit’s Coty
Bacchus, Kent 2016 (13%)
£25 Chapel Down Winery, Selfridges
An interesting creamy character
adds an extra dimension to the
citrus fruit. Oak notes add interest
to the very full palate which shows
a lovely apple fruit intensity.
Gold
sweet white
O 96 Denbies, The Brokes Botrytis
Ortega, Surrey 2016 (10%)
£60/37.5cl Denbies Wine Estate
USA & Mexico
USA & Mexico
won
1 Best in Show
(see p50)
1 Platinum
(see p88)
For Silvers, Bronzes and Commendeds, visit
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USA
Gold
red
O 96 Blagden, Sangiacomo
Vineyards Pinot Noir, Sonoma
Coast, California 2012 (14%)
POA $ Blagden Wines
Dark, powerful fruit joined by
scents of incense, sweet cherries,
dried leaves and red liquorice.
Breadth and integrity on the palate
which shows the elevated acidity
of a cool site plus the extremely
long length of impeccable fruit.
O 96 Newton Vineyard, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Mount Veeder,
California 2015 (14%)
£140 Clos19, Justerini & Brooks
A classic, herb-tinged Cabernet
nose. Discreet currant notes are
backed up by savoury-earthy
tones. Rich and juicy on the palate
but balanced by well-built and
muscular tannins. Showy, with a
mountain edge.
Rich and creamy on the palate with
orange peel, vanilla and superbly
integrated sweetness. Wonderful
luscious balance between acidity
and sweetness. Fig and raisin
develop in the glass and the finish
evolves with sweet nutmeg spice.
Wales
No Golds were awarded
O 95 Cristom Vineyards, Marjorie
Vineyard Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity
Hills, Oregon 2015 (14%)
£70 Stannary St Wine Co
Stewed red fruit and earthy
aromatics. Good intensity, juicy
acidity and grip from the tannins.
A sense of mineral detail on the
palate which leads into a long,
saline finish.
O 95 Domaine Serene, Winery Hill
Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon
2014 (13.8%)
£75 Claret-e
Attractive redcurrant and
raspberry fruit supported by light
vanilla oak notes. Velvety texture
from ripe tannins with a welcome
sense of freshness. There’s plenty
of future potential.
O 95 Luna Vineyards, Merlot,
Howell Mountain, California 2014
(14.5%)
POA $ Luna Vineyards
Deep and ripe with impressive
concentration. Both the nose and
palate show elegance with a
freshness to the fruit. Ripe yet
subtle, textured and layered.
O 95 Luna Vineyards, Petit
Verdot, Napa Valley, California
2015 (14.7%)
POA $ Luna Vineyards
Bold, rich and full, fruit cake and
spice aromas. A mocha-chocolate
palate with integrated oak. Expert
handling of tannin here; it’s like a
soft blanket thrown around you. ➢
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O 95 Newton Vineyard, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Spring Mountain
District, California 2015 (14%)
£140 Clos19, Justerini & Brooks
Beautiful aromatic poise with pine,
cassis, purple flowers and toasted
bread. Real energy and precision
on the palate with great freshness
and a subtle grip. A beautiful wine
with incredible potential to age.
O 95 Raymond, Reserve Selection
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley,
California 2015 (14.5%)
£46 Hallgarten & Novum
$45 Boisset Collection
High-octane style, but full of
purpose and energy. The nose
rings the varietal bell loud and
clear with an impressive palate
chock-full of contrasting notes of
blackcurrant cordial, chocolate,
earth and toffee, the finish
lengthened by precisely balanced
tannins. A lovely food wine.
O 95 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars,
Fay Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags
Leap District, California 2014
(14.5%)
£145 Great Western Wine
Vibrant, blackcurrant nose, rich
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and oaky. There is an abundance of
red and black fruits on the supple
full-bodied palate, the flavours
framed by thoroughly integrated
oak and fine-grained tannins.
Voluptuous and full of flavour but
well mannered. A revelation.
O 95 Trefethen, Merlot, Oak Knoll
District of Napa Valley, California
2015 (14.1%)
£30 Chesters Wine Merchants, Daniel
Lambert, Latitude Wine & Liquor, St
Andrews Wine Co, Talking Wines,
Vinology
Generous on the nose with ripe
blackberry fruit, delicate oak and a
smoky herbal note. Well textured
on the palate with acidity
providing good balance. Youthful
but will age.
Mexico
No golds were awarded
Veneto
spice and an elegant, balanced
Veneto won structure.
1 Best in Show
(see p50) Gold
red
4 Platinums
(see p88)
For Silvers, Bronzes and Commendeds, visit
O 95 Corteforte, Vigneti di Osan,
http://awards.decanter.com/DWWA/2018 Amarone della Valpolicella
Classico 2010 (15.5%)
£56 Sommeliers Choice
Gold POA $ Kindred Vines
sparkling white Figs, molasses, cherry menthol and
seasoned oak join together on the
O 95 Merotto, Cuvée del complex nose. Juicy, full and at the
fondatore Graziano Merotto Brut, same time elegant and poised on
Prosecco di Conegliano the palate with a lovely finish of
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017
(11.5%)
macerated black cherry and clove.
£26 Zonin UK
$34.99 Prestige Wine Imports
Round and ripe on the nose with an
emerging perfume of creamy
lemon patisserie, juicy melon and
grapefruit. Full and broad on the
palate with citrus fruit and ginger

Alsace
Silver
sparkling white
O 90 Dopff & Irion, Blanc de Blancs
Brut, Crémant d’Alsace NV (12%)
O 90 Dopff & Irion, Egérie
Chardonnay Brut, Crémant
d’Alsace NV (12%)
O 90 Pfaff, Excellence Brut,
Crémant d’Alsace NV (12%)
O 90 Pierre Sparr, Réserve Brut,
Crémant d’Alsace NV (12.1%)
Silver
white
O 93 Domaine Rieflé, Pinot Gris,
Grand Cru Steinert 2016 (13.5%)
O 93 Kuentz-Bas, Trois Châteaux
Riesling, Grand Cru Eichberg 2015
(13.5%)
O 93 Pierre Sparr, Sol Calcaire
Riesling 2015 (12%)
O 92 Cave de Turckheim, Riesling,
Grand Cru Brand 2015 (13.5%)
O 92 Domaine Armand Hurst,
Vieilles Vignes Pinot Gris, Grand
Cru Brand 2016 (13.8%)
O 92 Pfaff, Gewurztraminer,
Grand Cru Goldert 2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Château de Riquewihr Dopff
& Irion, Riesling, Grand Cru
Schoenenbourg 2015 (13%)
O 91 Dopff & Irion, Cuvée René
Dopff Sylvaner 2017 (12.5%)
O 91 Pfaff, Cuvée Jupiter Riesling
2017 (12.5%)
O 91 Pfaff, Gewurztraminer, Grand
Cru Steinert 2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Pfaff, Riesling, Grand Cru
Goldert 2016 (12.5%)
O 91 Pfaff, Riesling, Grand Cru
Steinert 2016 (12.5%)
O 91 Vignoble des 2 Lunes, Amélie
Gerwurtztraminer 2015 (13.5%)
O 91 Wolfberger, Riesling, Grand
Cru Rangen 2016 (12.4%)
O 91 Zeyssolff, Riesling, Grand Cru
Zotzenberg 2015 (13.7%)
O 90 Cave de Beblenheim,
Gewurztraminer, Grand Cru
Mandelberg 2016 (13%)
O 90 Cave de Beblenheim,
Riesling, Grand Cru
Schoenenbourg 2015 (14%)
O 90 Cave de Beblenheim, Vieilles
Vignes Pinot Gris 2016 (13%)
O 90 Cave de Ribeauvillé,
Collection Pinot Gris 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Cave de Ribeauvillé,
Riesling, Grand Cru Kirchberg de
Ribeauvillé 2016 (12.5%)
O 90 Cave de Turckheim, Pinot
Gris, Grand Cru Hengst 2015 (13%)
O 90 Château de Riquewihr Dopff
& Irion, Gewurztraminer, Grand
Cru Sporen 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Dopff & Irion, Clos Château
d’Isenbourg Les Terrasses
Gewurztraminer 2011 (14%)
O 90 Dopff & Irion, Cuvée René
Dopff Pinot Gris 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Dopff au Moulin, Riesling,
Grand Cru Schoenenbourg 2014
(13.3%)
O 90 Pfaff, Cuvée Chevalier Pinot
Blanc 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Pfaff, Cuvée Lancelot
Sylvaner 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Pfaff, Tradition Pinot Gris
2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Pierre Sparr, Grande Réserve
Riesling 2017 (12.5%)
Silver
red
O 91 Charles Frey, F Pinot Noir
2016 (13%)
O 90 Bestheim, Exception Pinot
Noir 2015 (14%)
Silver
sweet white
O 93 Domaine Fernand Engel,
Sélection de Grains Nobles
Riesling 2015 (12.5%)
O 91 Dopff & Irion, Vendanges
Tardives Gewurztraminer 2015
(13%)
O 91 Michel Fonné,
Gewurztraminer, Grand Cru
Marckrain 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Domaine Aimé Stentz,
Sélection de Grains Nobles
Gewurztraminer 2013 (12.5%)
O 90 François Schmitt, Paradis
Vendanges Tardives Riesling,
Grand Cru Pfingstberg 2014 (13.2%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 88 Cave de Ribeauvillé, Giersberger
Brut, Crémant d’Alsace NV (12%)
O 87 Bestheim, Premium Brut,
Crémant d’Alsace NV (12.5%)
O 87 Cave de Beblenheim, Prestige
Brut, Crémant d’Alsace NV (12.1%)
O 87 Dopff & Irion, Cuvée Prestige
Elégance Brut, Crémant d’Alsace NV
(12%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES ALSACE
Thierry Meyer
Alsace Regional Chair
What should we buy from here? Grand cru
wines made with Gewurztraminer – the
second most-represented variety after
Riesling at DWWA 2018 – are again among the region’s best
wines, thanks to their exceptional quality and unique style. Our
Gewurztraminers came from 12 different grand crus, proving that,
like Riesling, it is a grape that expresses its terroir perfectly:
elegant wines from granite soils; powerful wines with a firm acidic
backbone from limestone; and richer, profound wines from marl.
Grand cru Gewurz used to be quite sweet, with many producers
making styles similar to that of late-harvest wines. With less residual
sugar than in the past, current wines are more balanced and focus
on fruit character. These wines are very food friendly and match well
with rich and spicy food. They are ageworthy too: many even worth
cellaring for five years or more when they will make very good
companions to mature cheeses. Gewurztraminers made in Alsace’s
51 grand cru appellations are less sensitive than other wines to
vintage variation, so represent a reliable and distinctive purchase.
What should we keep an eye on? 2016 is the most successful
vintage in Alsace since 2010. While there were individual
highlights among the region’s varieties and styles between 2011
and 2015, 2016 was universally successful. Wines from Riesling,
Muscat, Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner are pure, fresh and aromatic;
Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer are well balanced with great
freshness and moderate sweetness; while the 2016 Pinot Noirs are
packed with fresh ripe fruit and could be even better than the
great 2013s or 2015s. Most wines will be enjoyable upon release,
though grand cru wines will benefit from several years’ cellaring.
O 87 Pfaff, Exception Chardonnay O 89 Château de Riquewihr Dopff &
Brut, Crémant d’Alsace NV (12%) Irion, Pinot Gris, Grand Cru Sporen
O 86 Comtes d’Isenbourg, Brut, 2016 (13%)
Crémant d’Alsace NV (12%)
O 89 Gruss, Gewurztraminer, Grand
O 86 Gruss, Brut, Crémant d’Alsace
Cru Vorbourg 2016 (13.8%)
NV (12.5%)
O 89 La Cave des Vignerons de
O 86 Pfaff, Pinot Gris Brut, Crémant
Pfaffenheim, Le Clos des Amandiers
d’Alsace 2011 (12%)
Pinot Gris 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Moltès, Gewurztraminer, Grand
Bronze Cru Steinert 2016 (12.5%)
sparkling rosé O 89 Pfaff, Cuvée Rabelaise Pinot
Gris 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Bott Frères, Rosé, Crémant
O 89 Pfaff, Tradition Sylvaner 2017
d’Alsace NV (12%)
(12.5%)
O 88 Dopff & Irion, Rosé Brut,
O 88 Cave de Ribeauvillé, Vieilles
Crémant d’Alsace NV (12.5%)
Vignes Réserve Gewurztraminer
O 88 Pfaff, Rosé Brut, Crémant
2017 (13.5%)
d’Alsace NV (12.5%)
O 88 Cave de Turckheim,
Gewurztraminer, Grand Cru Brand
Bronze 2015 (12%)
white O 88 Dopff & Irion, Clos Château
d’Isenbourg Les Terrasses
O 89 Charles Frey, Riesling, Grand
Gewurztraminer 2010 (14%)
Cru Frankstein 2016 (12.2%)
O 88 Dopff & Irion, Cuvée René
O 89 Charles Sparr, Riesling, Grand
Cru Schoenenbourg 2015 (13%) Dopff Gewurztraminer 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Château de Riquewihr Dopff & O 88 Famille Hugel, The Society’s
Irion, Les Maquisards Pinot Gris 2016 Exhibition Alsace Gewurztraminer
(13.5%) 2013 (13%) ➢
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Grand Cru Frankstein 2015 (13%)
O 88 Gruss, Pinot Gris, Grand Cru
Vorbourg 2015 (14%)
O 88 Hubert Metz, Riesling, Grand
Cru Winzenberg 2016 (13%)
O 88 Kuehn, Pinot Gris 2016 (13%)
O 88 La Cave des Vignerons de
Pfaffenheim, Pfaff Gewurztraminer,
Grand Cru Zinnkoepflé 2016 (13%)
O 88 La Cave des Vignerons de
Pfaffenheim, Pfaff Pinot Gris, Grand
Cru Zinnkoepflé 2016 (13%)
O 88 La Cave des Vignerons de
Pfaffenheim, Steingold Riesling
2016 (12%)
O 88 Lucien Albrecht, Réserve
Gewurztraminer 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Martin Schaetzel by
Kirrenbourg, Pinot Gris, Grand Cru
Schlossberg 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Pfaff, Pinot Gris, Grand Cru
Steinert 2016 (13%)
O 88 Pfaff, Tradition Pinot Blanc
2017 (12.6%)
O 88 Willm, Riesling, Grand Cru
Kirchberg de Barr 2016 (12.7%)
O 87 Bestheim, Premium Réserve
Pinot Gris 2016 (13.9%)
O 87 Domaine Armand Hurst,
Boland Riesling 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Dopff & Irion, Clos Château
d’Isenbourg Les Terrasses
Gewurztraminer 2007 (13%)
O 87 Dopff & Irion, Cuvée René
Dopff Pinot Blanc 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Dopff & Irion, Double Impact
2017 (13%)
O 87 Francois Schmitt, Paradis
Riesling, Grand Cru Pfingstberg
2016 (12.9%)
O 87 Frédéric Mochel, Kaploen
Riesling 2015 (13.8%)
O 87 Gustave Lorentz, Vieilles
Vignes Riesling, Grand Cru
Altenberg-de-Bergheim 2012 (14%)
O 87 Jean Geiler, Gewurztraminer,
Grand Cru Florimont 2016 (12.1%)
O 87 Jean Geiler, Inspiration Terroirs
Pinot Gris 2016 (12.9%)
O 87 Kuehn, Riesling, Grand Cru
Brand 2015 (12.7%)
O 87 La Cave des Vignerons de
Pfaffenheim, Steingold Pinot Gris
2016 (13%)
O 87 Paul Humbrecht, Maria Pinot
Gris 2011 (13.6%)
O 87 Pfaff, Black Tie 2017 (13%)
O 87 Pfaff, Cuvée Bacchus
Gewurztraminer 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Pfaff, Cuvée Diane Muscat 2017
(12.5%)
O 87 Pfaff, Tradition
Gewurztraminer 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Pierre Sparr, Sol Calcaire
Gewurztraminer 2016 (13%)
O 87 Willm, Clos Gaensbroennel
Gewurztraminer, Grand Cru
Kirchberg de Barr 2014 (13.6%)
O 86 Bestheim, Anne de K
Gewurztraminer 2017 (13%)
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O 86 Bestheim, Anne de K Riesling
2017 (12.4%)
O 86 Bestheim, Gewurztraminer
Classic 2017 (13.6%)
O 86 Cave de Ribeauvillé, Réserve
Vieilles Vignes Pinot Blanc 2017 (13%)
O 86 Château de Riquewihr Dopff &
Irion, Les Murailles Riesling 2016 (12%)
O 86 Domaine Laurent Vogt,
Riesling, Grand Cru Altenber-de-
Wolxheim 2015 (14.3%)
O 86 Dopff & Irion, Clos Château
d’Isenbourg La Vigneray Pinot Gris
2010 (12.5%)
O 86 Dopff & Irion, Clos Château
d’Isenbourg Les Terrasses
Gewurztraminer 2008 (13%)
O 86 Dopff & Irion, Clos Château
d’Isenbourg Les Tommeries Riesling
2012 (12.5%)
O 86 Dopff & Irion, Clos Château
d’Isenbourg Les Troubadours
Gewurztraminer 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Dopff & Irion, Crustacés 2017
(12.5%)
O 86 Dopff & Irion, Cuvée René
Dopff Riesling 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Dopff & Irion, Gentil 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Hubert Metz, Réserve de la
Dîme Riesling 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 La Cave des Vignerons de
Pfaffenheim, Steingold
Gewurztraminer 2011 (13.5%)
O 86 Moltès, Riesling, Grand Cru
Zinnkoepflé 2016 (13%)
O 86 Paul Humbrecht, Léa
Gewurztraminer 2012 (13.2%)
O 86 Pierre Sparr, Clos Ste-Odile
Gewurztraminer 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Pierre Sparr, Sol Grès Riesling
2016 (12%)
O 86 Vieil Armand, Vieilles Vignes
Riesling 2016 (12.1%)
O 86 Vignoble des 2 Lunes, Cécile
Riesling 2015 (14%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Dopff & Irion, Clos Château
d’Isenbourg Les Oriels Pinot Noir
2015 (12.5%)
O 89 Moltès, Sonnenglaenzlé Pinot
Noir 2015 (14%)
O 86 Hubert Metz, Réserve de la
Dîme Pinot Noir 2016 (13%)
O 86 Moltès, Tradition Pinot Noir
2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Pfaff, Cuvée des Dominicains
Pinot Noir 2016 (12.8%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 89 Domaine Fernand Engel,
Schofweg Sélection des Grains
Nobles Pinot Gris 2015 (12%)
O 89 Dopff au Moulin,
Gewurztraminer, Grand Cru Sporen
2015 (12.7%)
O 89 Michel Fonné, Riesling, Grand
Cru Mambourg 2015 (11%)
O 88 Frey-Sohler, Sélection de
Grains Nobles Riesling 2015 (12%)
O 88 Michel Fonné, Pinot Gris, Grand
Cru Marckrain 2015 (12%)
O 87 Dopff & Irion, Clos Château
d’Isenbourg Les Terrasses
Argentina & rest
of South America
(excluding Chile)
Argentina
Silver sweet
sparkling white
O 91 Familia Schroeder, Deseado,
Patagonia NV (9%)
Silver
white
O 94 Catena Zapata, Adrianna
Vineyard White Stones
Chardonnay, Gualtallary,
Tupungato, Mendoza 2015 (13%)
O 94 Susana Balbo, Barrel
Fermented Torrontes, Altamira,
San Carlos, Mendoza 2017 (13%)
O 94 Trivento, Lejanamente Juntos
Chardonnay-Semillon-Sauvignon
blanc, Mendoza 2017 (12%)
O 93 Trapiche, Costa & Pampa
Chardonnay, Buenos Aires 2017
(12.5%)
O 92 Escorihuela Gascón,
Pequeñas Producciones Sauvignon
Blanc, Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
O 92 Viña Cobos, Felino
Chardonnay, Mendoza 2017 (14.5%)
O 91 Altar Uco, Edad Media, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2017 (12%)
O 91 Bodegas Etchart, Gran Linaje
Torrontés, Cafayate, Salta 2017
(13.5%)
O 91 El Esteco, Old Vines Torrontés,
Calchaquíes, Salta 2017 (13%)
O 91 Finca Las Nubes, Torrontés,
Cafayate, Salta 2017 (13.5%)
O 91 Piattelli Vineyards, Torrontés,
Cafayate, Salta 2017 (14%)
O 91 Susana Balbo, Signature, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2016 (12.5%)
Gewurztraminer 2012 (13%)
O 87 Hubert Metz, Gewurztraminer,
Grand Cru Winzenberg 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Dopff & Irion, Clos Château
d’Isenbourg Le Haut Clos Sélection
de Grains Nobles Gewurztraminer
2013 (11.5%)
O 90 Atamisque, Catalpa Single
Vineyard Chardonnay, Tupungato,
Mendoza 2017 (14%)
O 90 La Celia, Pioneer
Chardonnay, Uco Valley, Mendoza
2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Los Haroldos, Reserva de
Familia Chardonnay, Mendoza
2016 (12.5%)
O 90 Luigi Bosca, Finca Los
Nobles Chardonnay, Las
Compuertas, Luján de Cuyo,
Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 90 Nieto Senetiner, Blend
Collection, Uco Valley, Mendoza
2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Susana Balbo, Osadia de Crear
Torrontés, Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Tesco, Finest Catena
Torrontes, Salta 2017 (13%)
O 90 Zuccardi, Apelacion
Chardonnay, Tupungato,
Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
Silver
rosé
O 93 Susana Balbo, Signature, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2017 (13%)
O 91 Trapiche, Pure, Mendoza
2017 (11.5%)
Silver
red
O 94 Chacra, Cincuenta y Cinco
Pinot Noir, Patagonia 2017 (12.5%)
O 94 Chacra, Treinta y Dos Pinot
Noir, Patagonia 2016 (12%)
O 94 Co-op, Irresistible Fairtrade
Malbec, Famatina Valley, La Rioja
2016 (12.5%)
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O 93 SonVida, Malbec, Paraje O 92 Gran Enemigo, Cabernet

Altamira, Mendoza 2015 (14%) Franc, Los Chacayes, Tunuyán,
O 93 Trivento, Golden Reserve Mendoza 2013 (13.5%)

Paz Levinson Malbec, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza

2015 (14.5%)
O 92 Huentala, De la Mota
Pelereti, Gualtallary, Tupungato,
Argentina & rest of South O 93 Trivento, Gran Pampas del Mendoza 2015 (15%)
Sur Malbec, Mendoza 2015 (14.5%) O 92 La Celia, Reserva Malbec-
America Regional Chair O 93 Viñalba, Reserve Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Uco Valley,
What should we buy from here? It was Uco Valley, Mendoza 2017 (14.5%) Mendoza 2016 (13.5%)
another great year for Argentina at the DWWA with 27 Gold, three O 92 Alpamanta, Malbec, O 92 La Luz, Callejón del Crimen
Platinum and one Best in Show. While most of the 542 wines we Mendoza 2014 (15.3%) Reserva Malbec, Uco Valley,
tasted were from 2016 and 2017, there were a considerable O 92 Altocedro, Año Cero Malbec, Mendoza 2016 (13.7%)
number from the 2015 vintage – including our four top wines, all La Consulta, San Carlos, Mendoza O 92 Luigi Bosca, Gala 4 Luigi
2017 (13.9%) Bosca Cabernet Franc-Malbec,
Malbecs. 2016 was a difficult vintage with lots of rain, but the
O 92 Altos Las Hormigas, Clásico Las Compuertas, Luján de Cuyo,
expertise in managing vineyards and winemaking brought
Malbec, Mendoza 2017 (13%) Mendoza 2015 (14%)
balanced wines full of freshness and pure, ripe fruit. Argentina
O 92 Amalaya, Malbec, O 92 Navarro Correas, Alegoría
makes outstanding wines for the money, the sweet spot being £8
Calchaquíes, Salta 2017 (14%) Gran Reserva Malbec, Agrelo, Luján
to £29.99 – we had so many Golds in this range. Producers should O 92 Andeluna, Pasionado de Cuyo, Mendoza 2013 (14.5%)
be proud of their efforts to keep prices competitive. This year’s Cabernet Franc, Gualtallary, O 92 Pampas del Sur, Estilo
competition also highlighted the diversity Argentina can offer. Tupungato, Mendoza 2014 (14.5%) Malbec, Mendoza 2016 (14.5%)
While the majority of Golds still went to Malbec (with lots from the O 92 Andeluna, Pasionado Cuatro O 92 Proemio, Grand Reserve
Uco Valley), we had many beautiful Cabernet Francs as well as Cepas, Gualtallary, Tupungato, Winemaker’s Selection, Mendoza
some elegant Cabernet Sauvignons from across Mendoza. Mendoza 2014 (14.5%) 2014 (14.6%)
Among the whites, Chardonnay was the star and we enjoyed more O 92 Atamisque, Serbal Cabernet O 92 Trivento, Gaudeo Malbec,
balanced wines than in previous years. Let’s hope this continues Franc, Tupungato, Mendoza 2017 San Pablo, Tunuyán, Mendoza
next year, when we also look forward to seeing more white blends (13.5%) 2015 (14.5%)
and Bonardas. O 92 Atamisque, Serbal Malbec, O 92 Vicentin, Blend de Malbecs,
Tupungato, Mendoza 2017 (13.5%) Mendoza 2015 (15%)
 What should we keep an eye on? White blends – especially those
O 92 Bodegas Fabre, HJ Fabre O 92 Viña Cobos, Bramare Chañares
using Torrontès and Semillon – are increasingly exciting, and Uco Reserva Malbec, Mendoza 2016 Estate Malbec, Los Arboles,
Valley Chardonnays are pretty, balanced and well priced. In reds, (14%) Tunuyán, Mendoza 2015 (15%)
look out for sub-regional and vineyard designations on Malbec O 92 Bodegas Fabre, Phebus O 92 Viña Cobos, Bramare
labels as producers continue to focus on the diversity of its Reservado Cabernet Sauvignon, Marchiori Estate Malbec, Perdriel,
terroirs, particularly from Uco Valley. There’s no better time to Patagonia 2016 (14%) Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza 2015 (15%)
enjoy unoaked and lightly oaked Malbecs as well as juicy, O 92 Bodegas Fabre, Phebus O 92 Zorzal, Eggo Tinto de Tiza,
characterful Cabernet Franc and Malbec-Cabernet Franc blends Reserve Malbec, Mendoza 2016 Tupungato, Mendoza 2016 (13.5%)
from high-altitude areas like Gualtallary. For Cabernet Sauvignon, (14%) O 92 Zuccardi, Apelacion la
the most traditional examples hail from Luján de Cuyo, with O 92 Bodegas Fabre, Viñalba Consulta Cabernet Sauvignon,
fresher styles from Uco Valley. At DWWA 2019 we will be looking Diane, Mendoza 2015 (15%) Uco Valley, Mendoza 2017 (14%)
out for more wines from Pedernal Valley in San Juan, as the few O 92 Catena, Appellation Malbec, O 91 Antucura, Blend Selection,
we tasted this year were beautifully pure and precise. Lunlunta, Maipú, Mendoza 2017 Uco Valley, Mendoza 2013 (13.9%)
(13.5%) O 91 Barbarians, Gualta Malbec,
O 92 Condeminal, Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
Tupungato, Mendoza 2017 (13%) O 91 Cadus, Malbec, Tupungato,
O 94 Graffigna, Vesparo Malbec, O 93 Gran Enemigo, Single O 92 Co-op, Fairtrade Bonarda- Mendoza 2016 (14.5%)
Pedernal Valley, San Juan 2016 Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Agrelo, Shiraz, Famatina Valley, La Rioja O 91 Catena Zapata, Argentino
(14.4%) Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza 2013 2017 (12.5%) Malbec, Mendoza 2015 (14.1%)
O 94 Norton, Lote Negro (13.5%) O 92 Desierto, Pampa Malbec, O 91 Catena, Appellation Malbec,
Malbec-Cabernet Franc, Uco O 93 Hermandad, Blend, Uco Patagonia 2015 (14.8%) Paraje Altamira, Mendoza 2017
Valley, Mendoza 2016 (14.7%) Valley, Mendoza 2016 (13.3%) O 92 El Enemigo, Malbec, (13.5%)
O 94 Rutini, Apartado Gran O 93 Humberto Canale, Selección Mendoza 2014 (13.5%) O 91 Chacra, Barda Pinot Noir,
O 92 Finca de Vista Flores, Marks Patagonia 2017 (13%)
Malbec, Tupungato, Mendoza de Familia Malbec, Rio Negro 2015
& Spencer Vaglio Malbec, Vista O 91 Del Fin del Mundo, Reserva
2015 (13.5%) (14%)
Flores, Tunuyán, Mendoza 2017 Malbec, Patagonia 2016 (14.3%)
O 93 Andeluna, Altitud Malbec, O 93 La Celia, Elite Malbec, Altamira,
(14%) O 91 Fabre, Montmayou Reserva
Tupungato, Mendoza 2015 (14.5%) San Carlos, Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 92 Finca Flichman, Dedicado Malbec, Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 93 Finca Buenaventura, Aureo O 93 Lírico Sueño, Lírico Sueño Gran Corte, Uco Valley, Mendoza O 91 Finca Flichman, Caballero de
La Obra, Uco Valley, Mendoza Petit Verdot, Mendoza 2014 (14.5%) 2015 (13.5%) la Cepa Reserva Malbec, Uco
2013 (14.5%) O 93 Norton, Gernot Langes, Luján O 92 Flechas de los Andes, Gran Valley, Mendoza 2016 (13.5%)
O 93 Finca Chamiza, Martin de Cuyo, Mendoza 2014 (14.3%) Malbec, Vista Flores, Tunuyán, O 91 Fincas Don Martino, Gran
Alsina, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza O 93 Renacer, Malbec, Mendoza Mendoza 2013 (14.5%) Reserva Malbec, Luján de Cuyo,
2015 (14.5%) 2014 (14%) O 92 Fuego Blanco, Malbec-Syrah, Mendoza 2013 (14.5%)
O 93 Graffigna, Vesparo Malbec, O 93 Santa Julia, Reserve Malbec, Pedernal Valley, San Juan 2016 O 91 Flechas de los Andes, Gran
Calchaquíes, Salta 2016 (14.8%) Uco Valley, Mendoza 2017 (13.5%) (14%) Corte, Mendoza 2012 (14.5%) ➢

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O 91 Fuego Blanco, Cabernet
Franc-Malbec, Pedernal Valley,
San Juan 2016 (14%)
O 91 Gauchezco, Reserve Cabernet
Franc, Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 91 Martino, Reserva Malbec,
Mendoza 2014 (14.5%)
O 91 Morrisons, Malbec, San Juan
2017 (12.5%)
O 91 Pyros Wines, Pyros Single
Vineyard Malbec, Pedernal Valley,
San Juan 2015 (14%)
O 91 Ruca Malen, Terroir Series
Cabernet Sauvignon, Uco Valley,
Mendoza 2016 (13.7%)
O 91 Septima, Gran Reserva,
Mendoza 2015 (13.9%)
O 91 Septima, Gran Reserva,
Mendoza 2015 (13.9%)
O 91 Terrazas de los Andes, Parcel
No10 W Los Cerezos Malbec, Las
Compuertas, Luján de Cuyo,
Mendoza 2013 (15%)
O 91 Trapiche, Iscay Malbec-
Cabernet Franc, Mendoza 2012
(14.5%)
O 91 Trivento, Golden Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, Uco Valley,
Mendoza 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Viña Cobos, Felino Cabernet
Sauvignon, Mendoza 2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Viñalba, De La Familia
Malbec, Patagonia 2017 (14%)
O 91 Vinilo, Ruido Malbec, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2017 (13%)
O 91 Vinyes Ocults, Malbec, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2016 (13.8%)
O 91 Zuccardi, Q Malbec, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2017 (14%)
O 90 Alpasión, Private Selection
Malbec-Syrah-Petit Verdot, Los
Chacayes, Tunuyán, Mendoza
2013 (15%)
O 90 Altocedro, La Consulta
Select Malbec-Cabernet
Sauvignon-Tempranillo-Syrah,
La Consulta, San Carlos, Mendoza
2016 (14%)
O 90 Argento, Las Cerezas
Malbec, Paraje Altamira, Mendoza
2015 (14%)
O 90 Argento, Single Vineyard
Organic Malbec, Paraje Altamira,
Mendoza 2015 (14%)
O 90 Atamisque, Assemblage, La
Consulta, San Carlos, Mendoza
2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Atamisque, Serbal Pinot Noir,
Tupungato, Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Bodega Sottano, Selección
Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza
2016 (14%)
O 90 Bodegas Etchart, Gran Linaje
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cafayate,
Salta 2016 (14.4%)
O 90 Bousquet, Reserve Malbec,
Tupungato, Mendoza 2017 (14%)
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O 90 Cadus, Single Vineyard
Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2014
(15.2%)
O 90 Carmelita, Vista Malbec,
Mendoza 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Caro, Aruma Malbec,
Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Claroscuro, Gran Malbec,
Vista Flores, Tunuyán, Mendoza
2015 (13.8%)
O 90 Claroscuro, Malbec, Vista
Flores, Tunuyán, Mendoza 2016
(13.3%)
O 90 Colomé, Malbec,
Calchaquíes, Salta 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Desierto, Pampa Malbec-
Cabernet Franc-Merlot, Patagonia
2015 (14.6%)
O 90 El Esteco, Malbec,
Calchaquíes, Salta 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Escorihuela Gascón, Organic
Vineyard Malbec, Uco Valley,
Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Famiglia Bianchi, Gran, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Finca Flichman, Dedicado
Malbec, Tupungato, Mendoza
2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Giovanni Vincenzo,
Pannunzio Clásicos Malbec,
Mendoza 2017 (14.1%)
O 90 Huentala, Edición de
Enólogos: Roberto de la Mota,
Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza
2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Huentala, Edición Enólogos
Marcelo Pelereti, Gualtallary,
Tupungato, Mendoza 2015 (15.5%)
O 90 Huentala, Hotel Malbec,
Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza
2017 (14%)
O 90 La Celia, Heritage Malbec,
Uco Valley, Mendoza 2014 (14.8%)
O 90 La Celia, Pioneer Malbec,
Uco Valley, Mendoza 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 La Celia, Reserva Malbec,
Uco Valley, Mendoza 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 La Luz, Callejon del Crimen
Gran Reserva Malbec, Uco Valley,
Mendoza 2016 (14.1%)
O 90 La Posta, Vineyard Blend
Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2017
(13.5%)
O 90 Los Haroldos, Blend, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Luigi Bosca, Malbec, Vistalba,
Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 90 Morrisons, The Best Gran
Montaña Reserve Malbec, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Pascual Toso, Alta Syrah,
Barrancas, Maipu, Mendoza 2016
(14%)
O 90 Rutini, Antología XLI No41,
Uco Valley, Mendoza 2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Salentein, Numina Gran
Corte, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2015
(14.5%)
O 90 Schroeder Estate, Malbec,
Patagonia 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Sottano, Selección Blend,
Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 90 Tamari, Special Selection
Malbec-Cabernet Franc, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Terrazas de los Andes,
Single Vineyard Malbec, Las
Compuertas, Luján de Cuyo,
Mendoza 2014 (14.8%)
O 90 Trapiche, Costa & Pampa
Pinot Noir, Buenos Aires 2017 (12%)
O 90 Trapiche, Medalla Malbec,
Uco Valley, Mendoza 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Trapiche, Terroir Series
Finca Ambrosia Malbec,
Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza
2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Trivento, Gaudeo Malbec,
Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza
2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Vaglio, Aggie Malbec,
Tupungato, Mendoza 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Vaglio, Chacra Malbec,
Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
2016 (13%)
O 90 Vaglio, Seleccion Regional
Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2017
(14%)
O 90 Viñalba, 50-50 Reserve
Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2017 (14.5%)
O 90 Viñalba, Finca La 70
Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon,
Patagonia 2017 (14%)
O 90 Viñalba, Parrilla Malbec,
Mendoza 2017 (14%)
O 90 Vistalba, Tomero Cabernet
Franc, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2016
(13.5%)
O 90 Zuccardi, Tito, Paraje
Altamira, Mendoza 2016 (13.5%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 88 Del Fin del Mundo, Pinot Noir-
Chardonnay Extra Brut, San Patricio
del Chañar, Neuquén NV (12%)
O 86 Chandon, Barón B Brut Nature,
Mendoza 2015 (12.1%)
O 86 Estancia Mendoza, Los
Helechos Extra Brut NV (12.9%)
Bronze
sparkling rosé
O 88 Chandon, Rosé Brut NV (12.6%)
O 87 Chandon, Barón B Rosé Brut
2015 (12.2%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Catena Zapata, Adrianna
Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay,
Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza
2015 (13%)
O 89 Famiglia Bianchi, Viognier, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2016 (11.9%)
O 89 Finca Ferrer, Colección 1310m
Block C2 Chardonnay, Gualtallary,
Tupungato, Mendoza 2016 (13%)
O 89 Finca Flichman, Dedicado
Chardonnay, Tupungato, Mendoza
2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Navarro Correas, Reserva
Chardonnay, Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Rutini, Chardonnay, Mendoza
2016 (13%)
O 89 Trivento, Reserve Chardonnay,
Mendoza 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Argento, Pinot Grigio 2017 (13%)
O 88 Argento, Seleccion
Chardonnay 2017 (13%)
O 88 Asda, Wine Atlas Torrontes,
Mendoza 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Atamisque, Serbal Viognier,
Tupungato, Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Colomé, Torrontés,
Calchaquíes, Salta 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Zonda
Torrontes, Mendoza 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Mauricio Lorca, Angel’s
Selection Torrontés, Mendoza 2017
(13.5%)
O 88 Michelini i Mufatto, La Cautiva
Chardonnay, Gualtallary,
Tupungato, Mendoza 2015 (13%)
O 88 Spielmann Estates, Pireko
Pedro Gimenez, Perdriel, Luján de
Cuyo, Mendoza 2017 (13.3%)
O 87 Amalaya, Blanco de Corte
Torrontés-Riesling, Calchaquíes,
Salta 2017 (13%)
O 87 Bodegas San Huberto, Nina
Gold Torrontes, Aminga Valley, La
Rioja 2017 (13.1%)
O 87 Comuna, Pinot Grigio 2017 (13%)
O 87 Don Cristobal, 1492
Chardonnay, Mendoza 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Terrazas de los Andes,
Torrontés 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Trapiche, Costa & Pampa
Sauvignon Blanc, Buenos Aires 2017
(12%)
O 86 Co-op, Fairtrade Torrontés-
Chardonnay, Famatina Valley, La
Rioja 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 La Celia, Reserva Pinot Grigio,
Uco Valley, Mendoza 2017 (13%)
O 86 Ocaso, Torrontés, Mendoza
2016 (13%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Alandes, Paradoux Blend, Uco
Valley, Mendoza NV (14.2%)
O 89 Altar Uco, Edad Media, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2015 (14%)
O 89 Amansado, Gran Amansado
Blend de Tintos, Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 89 Andeluna, 1300 Cabernet
Sauvignon, Uco Valley, Mendoza
2017 (14%)
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O 89 Atamisque, Condeminal
Poncho Pampa Pinot Noir,
Tupungato, Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Bodega Los Toneles, Tonel 22
Malbec, Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Bousquet, Organic Malbec,
Tupungato, Mendoza 2017 (14%)
O 89 Caro, Mendoza 2015 (14%)
O 89 Casa de Uco, El Salvaje Malbec,
Los Chacayes, Tunuyán, Mendoza
2015 (14%)
O 89 Casarena, Winemaker’s
Selection Malbec, Luján de Cuyo,
Mendoza 2015 (14%)
O 89 Catena Zapata, Appellation
Cabernet Franc, San Carlos,
Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Catena, The Society’s Exhibition
Malbec, Mendoza 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Colomé, Auténtico Malbec,
Calchaquíes, Salta 2017 (14.5%)
O 89 Crua Chan, San José Malbec,
Tupungato, Mendoza 2016 (13%)
O 89 Dante Robino, Reserve Malbec,
Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Doña Paula, Malbec, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 El Enemigo, Bonarda, Mendoza
2014 (13.5%)
O 89 El Esteco, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Calchaquíes, Salta 2015 (14%)
O 89 Familia Schroeder, Alpataco
Malbec, Patagonia 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Finca Buenaventura, Ad Astra
Gran Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza
2014 (14.5%)
O 89 Finca La Chamiza, Legend of
Polo Malbec, Mendoza 2016 (13%)
O 89 Finca Las Moras, Mora Negra,
Pedernal Valley, San Juan 2015 (14%)
O 89 Finca Sophenia, Altosur
Cabernet Sauvignon, Gualtallary,
Tupungato, Mendoza 2017 (14.5%)
O 89 Graffigna, Vesparo Malbec, La
Consulta, San Carlos, Mendoza 2016
(14.2%)
O 89 Huentala, Sombrero Malbec,
Uco Valley, Mendoza 2017 (14%)
O 89 Kaiken, Ultra Las Rocas Malbec,
Uco Valley, Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 89 Kalós, Yoli Reserva Malbec-
Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot,
Mendoza 2016 (14.6%)
O 89 La Celia, Pioneer Cabernet
Sauvignon, Uco Valley, Mendoza
2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Los Haroldos, Malbec, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2016 (13.4%)
O 89 Palo Alto, Amadores Reserva
Malbec, Mendoza 2015 (14%)
O 89 Rutini, Coleccion Cabernet
Franc, Gualtallary, Tupungato,
Mendoza 2014 (14%)
O 89 Sophenia, Altosur Malbec,
Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza
2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Sophenia, Estate Wine Malbec,
Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza
2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Spielmann Estates, Viñedo
1910 Malbec, Perdriel, Luján de
Cuyo, Mendoza 2014 (13.2%)
O 89 Tamari, Special Selection Malbec,
Uco Valley, Mendoza 2017 (13%)
O 89 Toso, Barrancas, Mendoza
2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Trivento, Private Reserve
Malbec, Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 89 Trivento, Reserve Malbec,
Mendoza 2017 (13%)
O 89 Valentin Bianchi, Particular
Cabernet Franc 2016 (14%)
O 89 Vicentin, Arrogante, Mendoza
2014 (15%)
O 89 Viña Cobos, Bramare Rebon
Estate Malbec, La Consulta, San
Carlos, Mendoza 2015 (15%)
O 89 Viñalba, Reserve Malbec,
Patagonia 2017 (14%)
O 89 Vinyes Ocults, Blend, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2016 (13.7%)
O 89 Zuccardi, Brazos de los Andes
Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2017
(13.5%)
O 88 Andeluna, Altitud Cabernet
Sauvignon, Gualtallary, Tupungato,
Mendoza 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Argento, Reserva Cabernet
Franc, Mendoza 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Argento, Reserva Malbec,
Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 88 Bodega Polo, Herencia RP
Single Vineyard Malbec, Mendoza
2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Bodega Sottano, Selección
Malbec, Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 88 Booths, Malbec, Mendoza 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Catena Zapata, Malbec,
Mendoza 2016 (13%)
O 88 Dante Robino, Gran Dante
Malbec, Mendoza 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Desierto, Pampa Cabernet
Franc, Patagonia 2015 (14.6%)
O 88 Don Cristobal, Bonarda,
Ugarteche, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
2017 (14%)
O 88 El Esteco, Don David Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, Calchaquíes,
Salta 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Escorihuela Gascón, Don Malbec,
Uco Valley, Mendoza 2015 (14.4%)
O 88 Estancia Mendoza, Dralion
Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,
Mendoza 2016 (12.9%)
O 88 Fin del mundo, Single
Vineyard, Patagonia 2016 (14.9%)
O 88 Fincas Don Martino, Gran
Reserva Malbec, Luján de Cuyo,
Mendoza 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Graffigna, Santiago Limited
Release, Pedernal Valley, San Juan
2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Inkarri, Malbec, Luján de Cuyo,
Mendoza 2017 (13.7%)
O 88 Los Haroldos, Bonarda,
Mendoza 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Luigi Bosca, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Maipú, Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 88 Luigi Bosca, Single Vineyard
Malbec, Vistalba, Luján de Cuyo,
Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Vinalta
Malbec, Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Mascota, Gran Mascota Malbec,
Uco Valley, Mendoza 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Masi, Passo Doble Malbec-
Corvina, Tupungato, Mendoza 2015
(14%)
O 88 Mendoza Vineyards, Magna
Finca Malbec, Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo,
Mendoza 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Monte Quieto, Enlace, Agrelo,
Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza 2012 (14.4%)
O 88 Mosquita Muerta, Sapo de Otro
Pozo, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 88 Nina, Gold, Aminga Valley, La
Rioja 2015 (13.9%)
O 88 Norton, Signature Edition
Cabernet Franc, Agrelo, Luján de
Cuyo, Mendoza 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Pascual Toso, Selected Vines
Cabernet Sauvignon, Barrancas,
Maipu, Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 88 Piedra Negra, Reserve Malbec,
Uco Valley, Mendoza 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Proemio, Reserve Malbec,
Maipú, Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 88 Pyros Wines, Syrah, Pedernal
Valley, San Juan 2016 (14%)
O 88 Renacer, Punto Final Reserva
Cabernet Franc, Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 88 Renacer, Punto Final Reserva
Malbec, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Salentein, Primus Malbec, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Séptima, Obra Cabernet Franc,
Mendoza 2016 (13%)
O 88 Sin Fin, Guarda Malbec,
Mendoza 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Terrazas de los Andes, Parcel
No2 W Los Castaños Malbec, Paraje
Altamira, Mendoza 2013 (15%)
O 88 Tilimuqui, Fairtrade Organic
Malbec, Famatina Valley, La Rioja
2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Trapiche, Iscay Syrah-Viognier,
Mendoza 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Trapiche, Perfiles Calcareo
Malbec, Mendoza 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Trivento, Lejanamente Juntos
Malbec-Cabernet Franc, Mendoza
2014 (14.7%)
O 88 Viña Cobos, Bramare Malbec,
Uco Valley, Mendoza 2015 (15%)
O 88 Viñavida, Business Class
Reserva Malbec, Uco Valley,
Mendoza 2013 (14.9%)
O 87 Andeluna, 1300 Malbec, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Argento, Reserva Organic
Malbec, Paraje Altamira, Mendoza
2015 (14%)
O 87 Bodega Estrella de los Andes,
Estrella Negra Selección Blend,
Mendoza 2016 (13.1%)
O 87 Catena Zapata, Nicasia
Vineyard Malbec, La Consulta, San
Carlos, Mendoza 2015 (14%)
O 87 Condeminal, Poncho Pampa
Malbec, Tupungato, Mendoza 2017
(13.5%)
O 87 Don Cristobal, Triana, Mendoza
2012 (14.5%)
O 87 Doña Paula, 1100, San Carlos,
Mendoza 2016 (14.6%)
O 87 El Esteco, Don David Blend of
Terroirs Malbec, Calchaquíes, Salta
2017 (14%)
O 87 Estancia, Los Helechos De
Malbecs Malbec, Uco Valley,
Mendoza 2014 (13.9%)
O 87 Fin Del Mundo, Gran Reserva,
San Patricio del Chañar, Neuquén
2015 (14.7%)
O 87 Finca Martha, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Mendoza 2017 (14%)
O 87 Finca Martha, Gran, Mendoza
2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Gauchezco, Oro Malbec,
Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza
2014 (14%)
O 87 Gauchezco, Reserve Malbec,
Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, Dominio Del
Plata Terrior Series Malbec, Uco
Valley, Mendoza 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Pannunzio, Reserva Malbec,
Mendoza 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Pascual Toso, Alta Cabernet
Sauvignon, Barrancas, Maipu,
Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 87 Pascual Toso, Malbec, Maipú,
Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Phebus, Reservado Malbec,
Patagonia 2016 (14%)
O 87 Polo, Herencia RP Grand Vin
Blend, Mendoza 2015 (14.4%)
O 87 Renacer, Milamore, Uco Valley,
Mendoza 2015 (14%)
O 87 Salentein, Barrel Selection
Cabernet Sauvignon, Uco Valley,
Mendoza 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Saurus, Pinot Noir, Patagonia
2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Sottano, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Mendoza 2017 (14%)
O 87 Spielmann Estates, Canal
Flores Reserva Malbec, Perdriel,
Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza 2013 (14.8%)
O 87 Spielmann Estates, Canal
Flores Reserva Malbec, Perdriel,
Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza 2014 (14.2%)
O 87 Spielmann Estates, Pireko
Cabernet Sauvignon, Perdriel, Luján
de Cuyo, Mendoza 2017 (12.7%)
O 87 Spielmann Estates, Pireko
Malbec, Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo,
Mendoza 2017 (12.8%)
O 87 Susana Balbo, Osadia de Crear
Malbec, Mendoza 2016 (13%)
O 87 Trivento, Alzar Malbec,
Mendoza 2017 (12%)
O 87 Vistalba, Tomero Gran Reserva
Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2016
(14%)
O 87 Waitrose, Malbec, Mendoza
2017 (13%)
O 87 Zorzal, Eggo Filoso Pinot,
Tupungato, Mendoza 2017 (13%) ➢
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O 87 Zorzal, Eggo Franco,
Tupungato, Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Alpasión, Grand Cabernet Franc,
Uco Valley, Mendoza 2015 (15%)
O 86 Altocedro, Reserva Malbec, La
Consulta, San Carlos, Mendoza 2016
(15%)
O 86 Atamisque, Serbal
Assemblage, Tupungato, Mendoza
2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Balbo, Reserva Malbec,
Mendoza 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Bodegas Etchart, Gran Linaje
Malbec, Cafayate, Salta 2017 (14.3%)
O 86 Catena, In Partnership With
Tesco Finest The Trilogy Malbec,
Mendoza 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Chakana, Estate Selection
Cabernet Sauvignon, Uco Valley,
Mendoza 2016 (13.3%)
O 86 Chakana, Estate Selection
Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2016
(13.4%)
O 86 Comuna, Malbec, Mendoza
2017 (13%)
O 86 Don Cristobal, Barrel Selection
Malbec, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
2014 (14%)
O 86 Ecologica, Los Andes
Shiraz-Malbec Reserve, Famatina
Valley, La Rioja 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 El Enemigo, Cabernet Franc,
Mendoza 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Finca Buenaventura, Ad Astra
Gran Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva,
Uco Valley, Mendoza 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Finca Buenaventura, Ad Astra
Petit Verdot, Uco Valley, Mendoza
2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Finca Buenaventura, Airamana
Gran Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza
2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Graffigna, Reserve Malbec,
2016 (13%)
O 86 Huentala, Hotel Cabernet
Sauvignon, Gualtallary, Tupungato,
Mendoza 2017 (14%)
O 86 Inkarri, Winemaker’s Reserve
Malbec, Paraje Altamira, Mendoza
2016 (14%)
O 86 La Celia, Pioneer Cabernet
Franc, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2016
(13.5%)
O 86 Luigi Bosca, De Sangre, Maipú,
Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 86 Marcelo Bocardo, Reserve
Malbec, Maipú, Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Rastras
Malbec, Mendoza 2017 (12%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Zorzal ZZ
Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon,
Tupungato, Mendoza 2017 (13%)
O 86 Mascota, Unánime, Mendoza
2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Monte Quieto, Alegre Gran
Corte Malbec, Agrelo, Luján de
Cuyo, Mendoza 2015 (14%)
O 86 Navarro Correas, Reserva
Seleccion de Parcelas Malbec,
Mendoza 2016 (14%)
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O 86 Piattelli Vineyards, Grand
Reserve Tritinà, Luján de Cuyo,
Mendoza 2015 (15%)
O 86 Renacer, Punto Final Malbec,
Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza 2017 (13%)
O 86 Ruca Malen, Terroir Series
Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2016
(13.4%)
O 86 San Huberto, Nina Gran Petit
Verdot, Aminga Valley, La Rioja
2014 (14.2%)
O 86 Sin Fin, Gran Guarda Malbec,
Mendoza 2014 (13.7%)
O 86 Sin Fin, Guarda Bonarda, Santa
Rosa, Mendoza 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Terrazas de los Andes, Single
Vineyard Los Aromos Cabernet
Sauvignon, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
2015 (14%)
O 86 Viña Cobos, Felino Malbec,
Mendoza 2016 (14%)
O 86 Zorzal, Field Blend Cabernet
Sauvignon-Malbec, Tupungato,
Mendoza 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Zorzal, Terroir Unico Malbec,
Tupungato, Mendoza 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Bodegas Etchart, Gran Linaje
Cosecha Tardía Torrontes, Cafayate,
Salta 2017 (12.1%)
Bolivia
Silver
red
O 92 Campos de Solana, Gran
Reserva Tri Varietal Tannat-
Malbec-Petit Verdot, Tarija 2016
(14%)
O 91 Milcast, Aranjuez Cabernet
Franc, Tarija 2015 (14.1%)
O 90 Campos de Solana, Único
Tannat, Tarija 2017 (14%)
Bronze
red
O 87 Kuhlmann, Gran Patrono
Premium Reserve Marsalan, Tarija
2016 (14%)
Brazil
Silver
sparkling white
O 93 Peterlongo, Privilege Extra
Brut, Serra Gaúcha NV (11.5%)
O 91 Peterlongo, Elegance Branco
Brut, Serra Gaúcha NV (12.5%)
Silver
white
O 92 Casa Valduga, Leopoldina
Gran Terroir Chardonnay, Vale dos
Vinhedos, Serra Gaúcha 2017 (12.5%)
Silver
red
O 91 Guaspari, Vista da Serra Syrah,
Serra do Sudeste 2015 (14%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 87 Casa Perini, Brut, Serra Gaúcha
NV (12%)
O 87 Salton, Brazil Intenso Brut,
Serra Gaúcha NV (11.5%)
O 87 Salton, Brut, Serra Gaúcha NV
(11.5%)
O 87 Salton, Prosecco Brut, Serra
Gaúcha 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Casa Valduga, 130 Blanc de Noir
Naturel Brut, Serra Gaúcha NV (12.5%)
O 86 Garibaldi, Prosecco Brut, Serra
Gaúcha NV (11%)
O 86 Peterlongo, Presence Brut,
Serra Gaúcha NV (11.5%)
O 86 Salton, Evidence Brut, Serra
Gaúcha NV (11.5%)
Bronze sweet
sparkling white
O 88 Ponto Nero, Moscatel, Serra
Gaúcha NV (7.5%)
O 88 Salton, Séries Moscatel,
Serra Gaúcha NV (7.5%)
Bronze
sparkling rosé
O 88 Miolo, Cuvée Tradition Rosé
Brut, Vale dos Vinhedos, Serra
Gaúcha NV (12.5%)
O 86 Ponte Nero, Rosé Brut, NV (12%)
O 86 Salton, Poética Rosé Brut,
Serra Gaúcha NV (11.5%)
Bronze
white
O 87 Guaspari, Vista do Bosque
Viognier, Serra do Sudeste 2016 (14%)
O 87 Miolo, Cuvée Giuseppe
Chardonnay, Vale dos Vinhedos,
Serra Gaúcha 2015 (13%)
Bronze
red
O 88 Vinícola Peterlongo, Armando
Memória Touriga Nacional,
Campanha 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Casa Valduga, Identidade Gran
Corte, Serra do Sudeste 2012 (13%)
O 87 Salton, Intenso Marselan,
Campanha 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Casa Perini, Fração Única
Cabernet Sauvignon, Serra Gaúcha
2014 (12.5%)
O 86 Guaspari, Vale da Pedra, Serra
do Sudeste 2016 (14%)
O 86 Salton, Campanha Marselan-
Tannat, Campanha 2016 (13%)
Peru
Silver
sparkling white
O 90 Tacama, Salvaje Extra Brut,
Ica 2017 (13%)
Bronze
white
O 86 Santiago Queirolo, Intipalka
Chardonnay, Ica 2017 (12%)
O 86 Tabernero, Blanco de Blancos
Edición Limitada Chardonnay-
Chenin Blanc-Sauvignon Blanc, Ica
2017 (12%)
O 86 Tabernero, Vittoria
Chardonnay, Ica 2017 (12%)
O 86 Tacama, Gran Blanco Tres
Cepas Chenin-Sauvignon Blanc-
Chardonnay, Ica 2016 (14%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Tabernero, Gran Tinto
Malbec-Merlot, Ica 2017 (13.5%)
Uruguay
Silver
white
O 90 Garzón, Sauvignon Blanc
2017 (13%)
Silver
red
O 92 Garzón, Balasto, Maldonado
2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Garzón, Reserva Cabernet
Franc, Maldonado 2016 (14.5%)
O 91 Pisano, Marks & Spencer
Cisplatino Tannat 2016 (13%)
O 90 Garzón, Single Vineyard
Tannat, Maldonado 2016 (14.5%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Garzón, Single Vineyard
Albariño 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Garzón, Estate Pinot Grigio
2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Garzón, Estate Viognier,
Maldonado 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Garzón, Reserva Albariño 2017
(14%)
O 86 Colinas de Uruguay, Albariño
2017 (13.5%)
Bronze
red
O 88 Garzón, Reserva Tannat 2016
(14.5%)
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Asia
China
Silver
white
O 92 Helan Mountain, Xiao Feng
Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East,
Ningxia 2015 (13.4%)
O 90 Puchang Vineyard, Rkatsiteli,
Turpan, Xinjiang 2016 (14%)
O 90 Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi
Reserve Chardonnay, Yanqi,
Xinjiang 2016 (13%)
O 90 Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi, The
Year of Dog Chardonnay-Muscat,
Yanqi, Xinjiang 2017 (13%)
Silver
rosé
O 90 Ho-Lan Soul, Holan King
Organic Cabernet Franc, Helan
Mountain East, Ningxia 2016 (14%)
Silver
red
O 92 Jade Vineyard, Messenger
Reserve, Helan Mountain East,
Ningxia 2015 (14.5%)
O 92 Ningxia Helanshan Manor,
Syrah, Helan Mountain East,
Ningxia 2013 (13.5%)
O 92 Qingyu Chateau, Château de
Mélodie Moqiong Cabernet
Sauvignon, Yanqi, Xinjiang 2015
(14.5%)
O 92 Xinjiang Tangting Xialu
Winery, Junhu Smaller Region
Cabernet Sauvignon, Xinjiang
2015 (15%)
O 91 Chateau Pengsheng, Zijue
Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan
Mountain East, Ningxia 2013 (14%)
O 91 Zhong Fei Winery, ZunXiang
Cabernet Sauvignon, Yanqi,
Xinjiang 2015 (14%)
O 90 Chateau Miqin, Oak Barrel
Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan
Mountain East, Ningxia 2016 (15%)
O 90 Greatwall, Coastal Vineyard
Superior Selection Cabernet
Sauvignon-Marselan, Penglai,
Shandong NV (13.5%)
O 90 Greatwall, Hua Xia Great
Cellar Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon,
Changli, Hebei 2010 (13.5%)
O 90 Helan Qingxue, Jiabeilan
Pinot Noir, Helan Mountain East,
Ningxia 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Helan Qingxue, Jiabeilan
Reserve, Helan Mountain East,
Ningxia 2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Helan Qingxue, Jiabeilan
Reserve, Helan Mountain East,
Ningxia 2015 (14%)
O 90 Ho-Lan Soul, Reserved
Organic Marselan, Helan Mountain
East, Ningxia 2015 (14%)
O 90 Jade Vineyard, Aria Reserve,
Helan Mountain East, Ningxia 2015
(14.5%)
O 90 Li’s, Shiraz, Helan Mountain
East, Ningxia 2016 (12.9%)
O 90 Ningxia Huida Sunshine
Ecological Winery, Qian Hongyu
Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon,
Helan Mountain East, Ningxia 2014
(13.3%)
O 90 Ningxia Lilan Winery, Lancui
Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan
Mountain East, Ningxia 2016 (14%)
O 90 Puchang Vineyard, Beichun,
Turpan, Xinjiang 2015 (14%)
O 90 The Wens, Family Reserve
Nikollection Cabernet Gernischt,
Helan Mountain East, Ningxia 2016
(14.5%)
O 90 Xinjiang Milan Vineyard,
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon,
Heshuo/Hoxud, Xinjiang 2016
(13.4%)
O 90 XinJiang Ruitaiqinglin,
Guofei Shiraz, Heshuo/Hoxud,
Xinjiang 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Zhongfei Winery, Marselan,
Yanqi, Xinjiang 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Zhongfei Winery, Reserve
Marselan, Yanqi, Xinjiang 2015 (14%)
Silver
sweet white
O 91 Chateau Fenhe, Ice Wine
2015 (10.5%)
O 90 Shandong Taila Winery,
Taila Blanc Doux Vendange Tardif
Italian Riesling, Weihai, Shandong
2016 (12.3%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 87 Chandon, Brut, Helan Mountain
East, Ningxia NV (12.5%)
O 87 Chandon, Brut, Helan Mountain
East, Ningxia NV (12.5%)
Bronze
white
O 88 Chateau Martin, Chardonnay,
Huailai, Hebei 2016 (13.5%)
Ch’ng Poh Tiong
Asia Regional Chair
What should we buy from here? For unique
and tingling mineral dry whites and
sparklings, try Koshu from Yamanashi
province, the birthplace of Japanese wine. Chenin Blanc and
Colombard from Thailand also show refreshing, lifted citrus fruit.
In reds, Marselan (a crossing of Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache)
is thriving in its adopted home of China. Stylistically, most producers
gravitate towards the Cabernet side but the more charming
examples take after Grenache, the more feminine parent. Still in
China, Shiraz is giving red Bordeaux blends a run for their money.
Some are blended with Viognier and others with Cabernet
Sauvignon which, when young, are softer, rounder and more
accessible than the either varietal Shiraz or Bordeaux blends.
What should we keep an eye on? In China, Welschriesling and
Riesling, where producers have focused on fruit and freshness
rather than oak and structure as with so many of that country’s
Chardonnay. And don’t forget world-class sweet Petit Manseng
wines from Shandong Province. In Japan, try Koshu-Viognier
blends, where the Rhône grape accentuates the floral aspect of
Koshu while softening its naturally high acidity. Not to be left out,
rosé and sparklings from India, Thailand, China and Japan may be
simple but continue to improve and can be thoroughly enjoyable.
O 88 Helan Mountain, Classic O 86 Ningxia Huida Sunshine
Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ecological Winery, Bei Na Ni
Ningxia 2015 (13.1%) Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East,
O 88 Ho-Lan Soul, Premium Italian Ningxia 2015 (12.5%)
O 86 Shandong Taila Winery, Gerard
Riesling, Helan Mountain East,
Colin Grand Maitre Chardonnay,
Ningxia 2016 (14%)
Weihai, Shandong 2016 (12.3%)
O 88 Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi
Selection Chardonnay, Yanqi,
Xinjiang 2016 (13%) Bronze
O 87 Changyu Pioneer Wine Company red
Limited YantaiYantai, Riesling,
Yantai, Shandong 2016 (12.5%) O 89 Xinjiang Sandyland, 3-Year
O 87 Chateau Changyu Moser XV, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shihezi,
Blanc de Noir Cabernet Sauvignon, Xinjiang 2016 (13.5%)
Helan Mountain East, Ningxia 2016 O 88 Bainian Manor, Cabernet
(14%) Sauvignon, Urümqi, Xinjiang 2015
O 87 Chateau Rongzi, Shanxi 2016 (14.5%)
(12.5%) O 88 Changyu Pioneer, Noble
O 87 Greatwall, Five Stars Dragon Reserve Cabernet Gernischt,
Yantai, Shandong 2015 (12.5%)
Chardonnay, Penglai, Shandong
O 88 Chateau Changyu Moser XV,
2016 (12.5%)
Ningxia 2015 (15%)
O 87 Helan Mountain, Premium
O 88 Chateau Junding, Santa Grace,
Collection Chardonnay, Helan
Penglai, Shandong 2014 (13.6%)
Mountain East, Ningxia 2016 (13%) O 88 Chateau Mihope, Limited
O 86 Citic Guoan, Niya Chardonnay, Release, Helan Mountain East,
Manas, Xinjiang 2016 (12.6%) Ningxia 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Greatwall, Connoisseurs Gold O 88 Chateau Rongzi, Black Label,
Crowns Longyan, Huailai, Hebei Shanxi 2015 (13%)
2017 (11.8%) O 88 Chateau Rongzi, Blue Label,
O 86 Inner Mongolia Jinsha Winery, Shanxi 2014 (13%)
Shaen Chardonnay, Wuhai, Inner O 88 Chateau Rongzi, Red Label,
Mongolia 2017 (12.7%)
O 86 Ningxia Helanshan Manor,
Shanxi 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Citic Guoan, Niya Berries
Chateau Hedong Chardonnay, Helan Selection Cabernet Sauvignon,
Mountain East, Ningxia 2015 (13.5%) Manas, Xinjiang 2015 (13.6%) ➢
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Changli, Hebei 2011 (13%)
O 88 Greatwall, Terroir Cabernet
Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East,
Ningxia 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Hansen, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Helan Mountain East, Ningxia 2016
(14.6%)
O 88 Hansen, Helan Mountain East,
Ningxia 2015 (13.3%)
O 88 Hansen, Yellow River Coteaux,
Helan Mountain East, Ningxia 2014
(14.2%)
O 88 Ningxia Helan Shan Gesenna
Winery, The Silk Road Chasing
Dreams Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan
Mountain East, Ningxia 2015 (14%)
O 88 Ningxia Helanshan Manor,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan
Mountain East, Ningxia 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 QH Source, Songdili Cabernet
Sauvignon, Minhe, Qinghai 2016 (13%)
O 88 Xinjiang Silk Road, Special
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon,
Xinjiang 2015 (15%)
O 88 Xinjiang Silk Road, Special
Selection Cabernet Gernischt,
Xinjiang 2015 (15%)
O 88 Xinjiang Tangting Xialu
Winery, Beiting Cabernet
Sauvignon, Xinjiang 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Xinjiang Xiangdu Winery,
Anthony Cabernet Sauvignon,
Yanqi, Xinjiang 2016 (14%)
O 88 XiXiaKing, Ambassador
Cabernet Gernischt, Helan Mountain
East, Ningxia 2015 (13.8%)
O 87 Changji City Yinxiang Gebi
Wine, Impression Gobi Organic
Cabernet Sauvignon, Changji,
Xinjiang 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Changjishi Julong Winery, Exotic
Sunshine Cabernet Sauvignon,
Changji, Xinjiang 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Greatwall, Cofco Desert D9
Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan
Mountain East, Ningxia NV (14.8%)
O 87 Haixiangyuan, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East,
Ningxia 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Hansen, Helan Shan Donglu,
Helan Mountain East, Ningxia 2014
(13.1%)
O 87 Li’s, Cabernet Gernischt, Helan
Mountain East, Ningxia 2016 (13.6%)
O 87 Ningxia Dongfangyuxing, Ge
Rui Hong, Helan Mountain East,
Ningxia 2016 (15%)
O 87 Xinjiang Jiaheng Winery,
Tianyu Winery Oak Barrel Cabernet
Sauvignon, Xinjiang 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Zhongfei Winery, Zunxiang Red
Blend, Yanqi, Xinjiang 2015 (14%)
O 86 Beijing Chateau Wode, Dry II
Beihong, Fanshang, Beijing 2015 (15%)
O 86 Beijing University of Agriculture,
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Yanqi,
Xinjiang 2015 (14.5%)
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O 86 Changjishi Julong Winery, Boai
Manor Cabernet Sauvignon, Changji,
Xinjiang 2015 (12.5%)
O 86 Château Silkroad, Cabernet
Gernischt, Xinjiang 2015 (15%)
O 86 Chateau Silkroad, Six Star,
Xinjiang 2015 (15%)
O 86 Chateau Yunling, Reserve, Helan
Mountain East, Ningxia 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Domaine Shapotou
Ningxiahong, Chateau Oak Cask
Cabernet Gernischt, Helan Mountain
East, Ningxia 2015 (14%)
O 86 Greatwall, Chateau Yunmo
Superior Selection Cabernet
Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East,
Ningxia 2016 (15%)
O 86 Greatwall, Terroir Cabernet
Sauvignon-Dornfelder, Helan
Mountain East, Ningxia 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Hansen, Cabernet Gernischt,
Helan Mountain East, Ningxia 2016
(13.4%)
O 86 Ho-Lan Soul, Reserved Organic
Shiraz, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia
2014 (14%)
O 86 Inner Mongolia Jinsha Winery,
Shaen Times Oak Matured Cabernet
Gernischt, Wuhai, Inner Mongolia
2015 (12.7%)
O 86 Jiolis, Marselan, Wuhai, Inner
Mongolia 2016 (17.6%)
O 86 Li’s, Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan
Mountain East, Ningxia 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Ningxia Chateau Jinfulan,
Sheng Weilan Cabernet Sauvignon,
Helan Mountain East, Ningxia 2016
(14.5%)
O 86 Ningxia Chateau Miqin, Barrel
Reserved Cabernet Sauvignon,
Helan Mountain East, Ningxia 2016
(15%)
O 86 Ningxia Helanshan Manor,
Syrah, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia
2014 (14%)
O 86 Ningxia Lanxuan Winery,
Xiangulanxuan Merlot, Helan
Mountain East, Ningxia 2013 (13%)
O 86 Ningxia Lanxuan Winery,
Xiangulanxuan Pinot Noir, Helan
Mountain East, Ningxia 2013 (13%)
O 86 Ningxia Legacy Peak, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East,
Ningxia 2015 (14%)
O 86 Ningxia, Helanshan Manor
Cabernet Franc, Helan Mountain
East, Ningxia 2014 (14.5%)
O 86 QH Source, Yiren Cabernet
Sauvignon, Minhe, Qinghai 2016 (13%)
O 86 Shandong Taila Winery, Gerard
Colin Grand Maitre, Weihai,
Shandong 2015 (14%)
O 86 Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Classic
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Yanqi,
Xinjiang 2015 (14%)
O 86 Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi
Selection Cabernet Sauvignon,
Yanqi, Xinjiang 2015 (14%)
O 86 Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi
Selection Shiraz-Viognier, Yanqi,
Xinjiang 2015 (15%)
O 86 Xinjiang Sunyard, Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, Xinjiang 2016
(13.5%)
O 86 Xinjiang Xiangdu Winery,
Anthony Cabernet Franc, Yanqi,
Xinjiang 2015 (13%)
O 86 Yinchuan Chateau Bacchus,
Superfine Merlot, Helan Mountain
East, Ningxia 2016 (13.3%)
O 86 Zhengzhou Chateau Lifei,
Classic Merlot, Helan Mountain East,
Ningxia 2016 (14%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 88 Chateau Changyu Icewine,
Golden Valley Gold Label Vidal,
Liaoning 2015 (11%)
O 88 Tonghua Winery, Yasay Ice
Wine, Tonghua, Jilin 2016 (11.5%)
O 87 Tonghua Winery, Late Harvest
Vidal, Tonghua, Jilin 2016 (11.2%)
O 86 Inner Mongolia Jinsha Winery,
Shaen Sweet Vidal, Wuhai, Inner
Mongolia 2016 (12.5%)
India
Silver
sparkling white
O 90 Chandon, Brut, Nashik,
Maharashtra NV (12.5%)
Silver
sparkling rosé
O 90 Chandon, Brut Rosé, Nashik,
Maharashtra NV (12.5%)
Japan
Silver
sparkling white
O 92 Lumière, Sparkling Koshu,
Yamanashi, Chubu 2016 (10.5%)
O 91 Katsunuma Jyozo, Aruga
Branca Brilhante, Yamanashi,
Chubu 2014 (11%)
O 90 Lumière, Kakitsubata
Traditional Sparkling, Yamanashi,
Chubu NV (12%)
Silver
white
O 92 Grace, Cuvée Misawa Akeno
Koshu, Yamanashi, Chubu 2017
(11%)
O 91 Katsunuma Jyozo, Aruga
Branca Vinhal Issehara,
Yamanashi, Chubu 2016 (12%)
O 91 Shirayuri Winery, L’Orient
Katsunuma Koshu, Yamanashi,
Chubu 2016 (12%)
O 90 Château Mars, Prestige
Viognier-Koshu, Yamanashi,
Chubu 2016 (12%)
O 90 Château Mercian, Hokushin
Unwooded Chardonnay, Nagano,
Chubu 2016 (11.7%)
O 90 Château Mercian, Koshu
Kiiroka, Yamanashi, Chubu 2016
(11.1%)
O 90 Grace, Hishiyama Private
Reserve Koshu, Yamanashi, Chubu
2017 (11.5%)
O 90 Grande Polaire, Barrel
Fermentation Koshu, Yamanashi,
Chubu 2016 (12%)
O 90 Hombo Shuzo, Château Mars
Verdinho-Koshu, Yamanashi,
Chubu 2016 (10%)
O 90 Kurambon Wine, Marks &
Spencer Sol Lucet Koshu,
Yamanashi, Chubu 2017 (12%)
O 90 Takahata, Zodiaque Estate
Ranch Chardonnay, Yamagata,
Tohoku 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Yamato Winery, Kodai
Koshu, Yamanashi, Chubu 2017
(12%)
Silver
rosé
O 90 Takahata, Barrique,
Yamagata, Tohoku 2016 (13.5%)
Silver
red
O 92 Grace, Cuvée Misawa,
Yamanashi, Chubu 2015 (13.5%)
O 91 Sainte Neige, Kaminoyama
Watanabe Vineyard Cabernet
Sauvignon, Yamagata, Tohoku
2015 (13%)
O 90 Hideo Shibutani, Laputa,
Yamanashi, Chubu 2016 (11%)
O 90 Lumière, Yamanashi, Chubu
2013 (13%)
O 90 Masayoshi Kudo, Grande
Polaire Azuminoikeda Vineyard
Meritage, Nagano, Chubu 2014
(13%)
O 90 Sainte Neige, Kaminoyama
Narazaki Vineyard Merlot,
Yamagata, Tohoku 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Suntory, Tomi, Yamanashi,
Chubu 2013 (13.5%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 89 Grace, Blanc de Blanc Extra
Brut, Yamanashi, Chubu 2013 (12%)
O 88 Yamato Winery, Huggy Chou
Jou, Yamanashi, Chubu 2017 (12%)

Bronze
white
O 89 Katsunuma Jyozo, Aruga
Branca Clareza Distinctamente,
Yamanashi, Chubu 2016 (12%)
O 89 Kurambon Wine, Sol Lucet
Koshu, Yamanashi, Chubu 2017 (12%)
O 89 Suntory, Premium Koshu,
Yamanashi, Chubu 2016 (12%)
O 88 Château Mercian, Cuvée Ueno
Kiiroka Koshu, Yamanashi, Chubu
2015 (12.1%)
O 88 Château Mercian, Private
Reserve, Rive Droite de la Chikuma,
Hokushin Chardonnay, Nagano,
Chubu 2016 (12.2%)
O 88 Château Mercian, Private
Reserve, Rive Gauche de la Chikuma,
Hokushin Chardonnay, Nagano,
Chubu 2016 (12.3%)
O 88 Maruki Winery, Iro Koshu,
Yamanashi, Chubu 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Soryu Winery, Katsunuma
Wineries Club Koshu, Yamanashi,
Chubu 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Suntory, Koshu, Yamanashi,
Chubu 2016 (11.5%)
O 88 Takahata, La Clôture Electrique
en Kamiwada Chardonnay,
Yamagata, Tohoku 2016 (14%)
O 87 Grande Polaire, Azuminoikeda
Vineyard Chardonnay, Nagano,
Chubu 2015 (12%)
O 87 Grande Polaire, Furusato
Chardonnay, Nagano, Chubu 2016
(13%)
O 86 Château Mars, Hosaka Shukaku
Koshu, Yamanashi, Chubu 2016 (12%)
O 86 Château Mercian, Futaba
Koshu, Yamanashi, Chubu 2016
(11.7%)
O 86 Château Mercian, Gris de Gris
Koshu, Yamanashi, Chubu 2015 (11.5%)
O 86 Château Mercian, Niitsuru
Chardonnay, Tohoku 2016 (12.6%)
O 86 Grace, Cuvée Misawa,
Yamanashi, Chubu 2015 (12.5%)
O 86 Katsunuma Jyozo, Aruga
Branca Pipa, Yamanashi, Chubu
2015 (12%)
O 86 Lumière, Koshu Sur Lie,
Yamanashi, Chubu 2016 (11%)
O 86 Lumière, Prestige Class Orangè,
Yamanashi, Chubu 2016 (10%)
O 86 Sadoya, Château Brillant
Sémillon, Yamanashi, Chubu 2014
(12.1%)
O 86 Sadoya, Smoke Fermented on
Skin Koshu, Yamanashi, Chubu 2017
(11.5%)
O 86 Soryu Winery, Citrus Scent
Koshu, Yamanashi, Chubu 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Takahata, Funiculì, Funiculà de
Kimulà Chardonnay, Yamagata,
Tohoku 2016 (13.5%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES ASIA – AUSTRALIA
Bronze
red
O 88 Château Mars, Hosaka Shukaku
Cabernet-Bailey A, Yamanashi,
Chubu 2016 (12%)
O 88 Château Mercian, Mariko
Vineyard Merlot, Nagano, Chubu
2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Hombo Shuzo, Château Mars
Hosaka Premium Prestige Cabernet-
Bailey A, Yamanashi, Chubu 2015
(12%)
O 86 Katsunuma Jyozo, Aruga
Alcacer DCXLI, Yamanashi, Chubu
2014 (12%)
O 86 Masayoshi Kudo, Grande
Polaire Azuminoikeda Vineyard
Syrah, Nagano, Chubu 2014 (13%)
O 86 Sadoya et Cie, Horloge Muscat
Bailey A-Cabernet Sauvignon,
Yamanashi, Chubu 2016 (12.2%)
O 86 Suntory, Shiojiri Winery
Iwadarehara Merlot, Nagano, Chubu
2014 (13%)
Taiwan
Silver
sparkling rosé
O 90 Weightstone, Cuvée
Classique Gris de Noirs Extra Brut
2015 (10.5%)
Thailand
Silver
red
O 90 GranMonte, Cabernet
Sauvignon-Syrah, Asoke Valley,
Khao Yai 2014 (12.5%)
Bronze
white
O 86 Monsoon Valley, Colombard,
Hua Hin Hills 2017 (12.5%)
Bronze
rosé
O 86 Monsoon Valley, White Shiraz,
Hua Hin Hills 2017 (12%)
Bronze
red
O 86 GranMonte, Asoke Cabernet
Sauvignon-Syrah, Asoke Valley,
Khao Yai 2013 (13%)
O 86 GranMonte, The Orient Syrah,
Asoke Valley, Khao Yai 2014 (13%)
O 86 Monsoon Valley, Signature,
Hua Hin Hills 2014 (13.5%)
Australia
Silver
sparkling white
O 94 Chandon, Blanc de Blancs
2013 (12.5%)
O 90 Arras, Blanc de Blancs Brut,
Tasmania 2008 (12.5%)
Silver
sparkling rosé
O 92 Sidewood, Isabella Rosé
Brut, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2013 (12%)
Silver
sparkling red
O 90 Finniss River, Sparkling
Shiraz, Currency Creek, South
Australia 2015 (13.4%)
Silver sweet
sparkling white
O 90 Azahara, Moscato NV (6%)
Silver
white
O 94 Levantine Hill, Katherine’s
Paddock Chardonnay, Yarra
Valley, Victoria 2016 (13%)
O 94 Penfolds, Yattarna
Chardonnay, South Australia 2016
(13.5%)
O 94 Tempus Two, Semillon,
Hunter Valley, New South Wales
2014 (12%)
O 93 Berton Vineyards, White
Rock Chardonnay, High Eden,
Eden Valley, South Australia 2017
(13.5%)
O 93 Bird in Hand, Riesling, Clare
Valley, South Australia 2017 (12%)
O 93 Lenton Brae, Wilyabrup
Chardonnay, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2014 (13%)
O 93 McGuigan, The Shortlist
Riesling, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2008 (11.5%)
O 93 Shaw, Reserve Isabella
Riesling, Canberra District, New
South Wales 2017 (10.5%)
O 93 Shottebrooke, Single
Vineyard Chardonnay, Adelaide
Hills, South Australia 2016 (13%)
O 93 Wolf Blass, White Label
Chardonnay, Piccadilly Valley,
Adelaide Hills, South Australia
2016 (13%)
O 92 Avon Brae, Riesling, Eden
Valley, South Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 92 BB Tasmanian Estates,
Tamar Ridge Riesling, Tamar
Valley, Tasmania 2016 (12.5%)
O 92 Brookland Valley, Estate
Chardonnay, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2017 (13.5%)
O 92 De Bortoli, Section A7
Riesling, Yarra Valley, Victoria
2015 (12.5%)
O 92 Forester Estate, Chardonnay,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2017 (13%)
O 92 Hardys, Eileen Hardy
Chardonnay 2016 (13.5%)
O 92 McGuigan, The Shortlist
Riesling, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2015 (12%)
O 92 McGuigan, The Shortlist
Riesling, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2016 (12%)
O 92 Mockingbird Hill, Skilly Block
Riesling, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 92 Santolin, Gladysdale
Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, Victoria
2016 (13.7%)
O 92 Sidewood, Owen’s
Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2016 (12.5%)
O 92 Stella Bella, Suckfizzle
Chardonnay, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2017 (13.6%)
O 92 Taylors, Jaraman Chardonnay,
Clare Valley & Adelaide Hills,
South Australia 2016 (13.5%)
O 92 Tyrrell’s Wines, Vat 1
Semillon, Hunter Valley, New
South Wales 2013 (11.5%)
O 92 Wolf Blass, Gold Label
Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2014 (12.7%)
O 92 Wolf Blass, Gold Label
Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2016 (13.6%)
O 92 Wolf Blass, White Label
Riesling, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2009 (12.5%)
O 91 Bird in Hand, Nest Egg
Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2015 (13.5%)
O 91 Frankland Estate, Isolation
Ridge Riesling, Frankland River,
Western Australia 2017 (12.8%)
O 91 Freycinet, The Society’s
Exhibition Tasmanian Chardonnay,
East Coast, Tasmania 2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Heydon Estate, The Willow
Chardonnay, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2014 (13%)
O 91 Howard Park, Miamup
Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2017 (13%) ➢
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Riesling, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 91 LAS Vino, CBDB Chenin
Blanc, Margaret River, Western
Australia 2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Mad Fish, Sauvignon
Blanc-Semillon, Western Australia
2017 (13%)
O 91 McGuigan Bin Series, Bin
9000 Sémillon, Hunter Valley,
New South Wales 2009 (10.4%)
O 91 McGuigan, Cellar Select
Chardonnay, Tumbarumba, New
South Wales 2017 (12.8%)
O 91 McGuigan, The Shortlist
Riesling, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2013 (11%)
O 91 McGuigan, The Shortlist
Semillon, Hunter Valley, New
South Wales 2014 (10.6%)
O 91 Robert Oatley, Craigmoor
Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Western
Australia 2017 (12%)
O 91 Shaw, Riesling, Canberra
District, New South Wales 2017
(12.5%)
O 91 Soumah, Hexham Vineyard
Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, Victoria
2017 (12.8%)
O 91 Stefano Lubiana, Riesling,
Tasmania 2017 (12.5%)
O 91 Stonier, Reserve Chardonnay,
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
2016 (14%)
O 91 Tempus Two, Semillon,
Hunter Valley, New South Wales
2013 (11%)
O 91 Tempus Two, Semillon, Hunter
Valley, New South Wales 2015 (11%)
O 91 Wolf Blass, White Label
Chardonnay, Piccadilly Valley,
Adelaide Hills, South Australia
2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Bay of Fires, Pinot Gris,
Tasmania 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Bay of Fires, Riesling, Coal
River Valley, Tasmania 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Bird in Hand, Arneis, Adelaide
Hills, South Australia 2017 (12%)
O 90 Bird in Hand, Nest Egg
Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Brookland Valley, Reserve
Chardonnay, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Byrne Vineyards, Antiquarian
Rare Field White, Riverland, South
Australia 2016 (14%)
O 90 Claymore, God is a DJ, Clare
Valley, South Australia 2017 (12%)
O 90 Hill-Smith Estate, Wild
Ferment Chardonnay, Adelaide
Hills, South Australia 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Jacob’s Creek, Reserve
Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2017 (12.5%)
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O 90 Katnook, Founder’s Block
Sauvignon Blanc, Coonawarra,
South Australia 2017 (13%)
O 90 Kilikanoon, Mort’s Block
Watervale Riesling, Clare Valley,
South Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Levantine Hill, Chardonnay,
Yarra Valley, Victoria 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Marananga Dam, Marks &
Spencer Roussanne-Marsanne-
Viognier, Barossa Valley, South
Australia 2017 (14%)
O 90 McGuigan, The Shortlist
Riesling, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2012 (11.5%)
O 90 McGuigan, The Shortlist
Riesling, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2014 (11.5%)
O 90 McGuigan, The Shortlist
Riesling, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2017 (12%)
O 90 Miles From Nowhere, Best
Blocks Chardonnay, Margaret
River, Western Australia 2017
(13.2%)
O 90 Millbrook, Regional Range
Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2017 (12%)
O 90 Nepenthe, Ithaca
Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Nepenthe, Petraea
Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills,
South Australia 2017 (12%)
O 90 Nepenthe, Winemaker’s
Selection Gruner Veltliner,
Adelaide Hills, South Australia
2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Nepenthe, Winemaker’s
Selection Schuberts Rd Vineyard
Gewurztraminer, Adelaide Hills,
South Australia 2017 (13%)
O 90 O’Leary Walker, Polish Hill
River Riesling, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2017 (12%)
O 90 Patritti, Merchant
Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Penfolds, Reserve Bin A
Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Petaluma, Hanlin Hill
Riesling, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Sidewood, Mappinga
Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2016 (12.5%)
O 90 Tahbilk, Marsanne,
Nagambie Lakes, Goulburn,
Victoria 2015 (12.5%)
O 90 Tyrrell’s Wines, Single
Vineyard HVD Semillon, Hunter
Valley, New South Wales 2013
(11.5%)
O 90 Vasse Felix, Heytesbury
Chardonnay, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2016 (13%)
Huon Hooke
Australia Regional co-Chair
What should we buy from here? Shiraz is
still the big noise from Australia – after all, it
is the country’s most-planted grape and
easily the biggest category for our panel. McLaren Vale was
especially well represented, and the wines performed admirably,
as did Barossa. Both big companies and smaller producers rose to
the top, including Mr Riggs, John Duval Wines and Dandelion
Vineyards. Chardonnay was also a strong group, particularly from
the Adelaide Hills, serving to underline the view that Australian
Chardonnay from the cooler regions is as good as any in the
world. Tapanappa’s Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay 2016 went one
better than last year’s Platinum-winning 2015, this year winning a
Best in Show alongside a grand cru Burgundy. There was a slight
disappointment this year from Margaret River Chardonnay, where
some producers had taken refinement to the extreme. Fortified
wines remain a great strength: dessert Muscats and Topaques
(Muscadelles) of great age, lusciousness and complexity
distinguished themselves and notched up several top awards
– Australian Tawnies, too. Meanwhile, aged Semillon continues to
be a unique specialty of Australia, with no other country on the
radar. Long may it continue!
What should we keep an eye on? Alternative varieties, especially
Tempranillo, Barbera, Vermentino and Fiano. We tasted an
excellent Silver-medal Arneis from the Adelaide Hills which would
stand proud in any company. Riesling is the go-to variety for
value: there’s little sub-standard Riesling in Australia, as most of
the vineyards are in appropriate regions and vinified by skilled
winemakers. Australia makes many exceptional Pinot Noirs but
most come from small producers, many of whom don’t export; it
would be great to see more entering the DWWA. Cabernet
Sauvignon has always been a strong suit, and Coonawarra – which
has been eclipsed in recent years by Margaret River – is currently
re-grouping. Watch this space!
O 90 Wolf Blass, Gold Label O 94 Bird in Hand, MAC Shiraz,
Riesling, Eden Valley, South Mount Lofty Ranges, South
Australia 2017 (12.9%) Australia 2013 (14.5%)
O 90 Wolf Blass, White Label O 94 Bird in Hand, Nest Egg
Specially Aged Release Riesling, Shiraz, Mount Lofty Ranges, South
Eden Valley, South Australia 2008 Australia 2013 (14.5%)
(11%) O 94 Capel Vale, Regional Series
O 90 Wolf Blass, Yellow Label Shiraz, Mount Barker, Western
Riesling, South Australia 2017 Australia 2017 (14%)
(12.8%) O 94 Casella, 1919 Shiraz,
O 90 Zonte’s Footstep, Padthaway, South Australia 2013
Doctoressa di Lago Pinot Grigio, (13.8%)
Adelaide Hills, South Australia O 94 Casella, Limited Release
2017 (13.5%) Shiraz, Limestone Coast, South
Australia 2013 (14.2%)
Silver O 94 Heydon Estate, WG Grace
red Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret
River, Western Australia 2014 (14%)
O 94 Bird in Hand, MAC Shiraz, O 94 McGuigan, Hand Made
Adelaide Hills, South Australia Shiraz, Langhorne Creek, South
2015 (14.5%) Australia 2015 (14%)

O 94 Yalumba, The Scribbler
Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz,
Barossa, South Australia 2015
(14.5%)
O 93 Beresford, Estate Cabernet
Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2015 (14%)
O 93 Bird in Hand, Nest Egg
Shiraz, Mount Lofty Ranges, South
Australia 2014 (14.5%)
O 93 Deep Woods Estate, Grand
Selection Yallingup Cabernet
Sauvignon, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2014 (14%)
O 93 Frankland Estate, Isolation
Ridge Shiraz, Frankland River,
Western Australia 2015 (13.7%)
O 93 Hahndorf Hill, Blueblood
Blaufrankisch, Adelaide Hills,
South Australia 2016 (14%)
O 93 Hither & Yon, Grenache-
Mataro, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2017 (14.5%)
O 93 Jacob’s Creek, Centenary Hill
Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South
Australia 2012 (14.5%)
O 93 Jacob’s Creek, Johann
Shiraz-Cabernet, Barossa Valley,
South Australia 2012 (14.4%)
O 93 John Duval, Nockie’s Palette
Shiraz, Barossa, South Australia
2013 (14.5%)
O 93 Katnook, Merlot, Coonawarra,
South Australia 2015 (13.5%)
O 93 Kilikanoon, Covenant Shiraz,
Clare Valley, South Australia 2015
(14.5%)
O 93 Leasingham, Classic Clare
Shiraz, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 93 Penny’s Hill, Skeleton Key
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 93 Shingleback, Davey Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2016 (14%)
O 93 Shottesbrooke, Punch
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon,
McLaren Vale, South Australia
2012 (14.5%)
O 93 Skillogalee, Basket Pressed
Shiraz, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2014 (14%)
O 93 Sons of Eden, Remus Old
Vine Shiraz, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 93 Taltarni, Shiraz, Pyrenees,
Victoria 2015 (14.5%)
O 93 Taylors, Reserve Parcel
Shiraz, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 93 Wirra Wirra Vineyards, RSW
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 93 Wolf Blass, Estates of the
Barossa Dorrien Sapphire Label
Shiraz, Barossa, South Australia
2014 (14.5%)
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O 93 Wolf Blass, Original
Collection Shiraz, McLaren Vale,
South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 93 Wordsmith, Upper Blocks
Shiraz, Heathcote, Victoria 2015
(14.5%)
O 92 Asda, Busby Estate Shiraz,
Langhorne Creek, South Australia
2017 (14.5%)
O 92 Beresford, Blewitt Springs
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2015 (14.3%)
O 92 Bremerton, Old Adam Shiraz,
Langhorne Creek, South Australia
2014 (14.5%)
O 92 Brown Brothers, Patricia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Victoria
2013 (13.5%)
O 92 Charles Melton, Grains of
Paradise, Barossa, South Australia
2015 (14.7%)
O 92 Criterion, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Coonawarra, South
Australia 2014 (13.5%)
O 92 Dalrymple, Single Site
Swansea Pinot Noir, Tasmania
2016 (13.5%)
O 92 D’Arenberg, The
Coppermine Road Cabernet
Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 92 D’Arenberg, The Dead Arm
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 92 Gemtree, Cinnabar
Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvèdre,
McLaren Vale, South Australia
2017 (14%)
O 92 Heartland, Sposa e Sposa,
Langhorne Creek, South Australia
2014 (14.5%)
O 92 Howard Park, Scotsdale
Cabernet Sauvignon, Great
Southern, Western Australia 2015
(14%)
O 92 LAS Vino, The Pirate Blend,
Margaret River, Western Australia
NV (14%)
O 92 Langmeil, The Fifth Wave
Grenache, Barossa, South
Australia 2015 (15%)
O 92 Leasingham, Provis Shiraz,
Clare Valley, South Australia 2016
(14.5%)
O 92 Levantine Hill, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Yarra Valley, Victoria
2015 (13%)
O 92 Miles From Nowhere, Best
Blocks Cabernet Sauvignon,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2016 (14%)
O 92 Mitolo, Serpico Cabernet
Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 92 Mr Riggs, Piebald Syrah,
Adelaide Hills, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
O 92 Mr Riggs, The Gaffer,
McLaren Vale, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
O 92 Peter Lehmann, Mentor
Cabernet, Barossa Valley, South
Australia 2013 (14.6%)
O 92 Pinnacle Drinks, Riddoch
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon,
Coonawarra, South Australia 2015
(14.5%)
O 92 Reynella, Basket Pressed
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 92 Richard Hamilton, Centurion
124 Year Old Vine Shiraz, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 92 Schild Estate, Ben Schild
Reserve Shiraz, Barossa Valley,
South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 92 Serafino, Bellissimo
Tempranillo, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2017 (14%)
O 92 Thorn Clarke, Ron Thorn
Shiraz, Barossa, South Australia
2015 (14.5%)
O 92 Wolf Blass, Black Label
Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz-
Malbec 2013 (14.9%)
O 92 Wolf Blass, Gold Label
Adelaide Hills Syrah, Adelaide
Hills, South Australia 2013 (14.5%)
O 92 Wolf Blass, Gold Label
Shiraz, Barossa, South Australia
2014 (14.8%)
O 92 Wolf Blass, Noir Shiraz,
Barossa Valley, South Australia
2015 (14.8%)
O 91 Allegiance Wines, The Artisan
Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret
River, Western Australia 2013 (15%)
O 91 Allinda, Shiraz, Heathcote,
Victoria 2017 (14%)
O 91 Angove, Warboys Vineyard
Shiraz-Grenache, McLaren Vale,
South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 91 Berton Vineyard, The Bonsai,
High Eden, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 91 Bethany, Old Vine Grenache,
Barossa, South Australia 2017
(14.5%)
O 91 Bird in Hand, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 91 Bird in Hand, Syrah, Adelaide
Hills, South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 91 Brand’s Laira, Blockers
Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra,
South Australia 2014 (14.5%)
O 91 Bremerton, Selkirk Shiraz,
Langhorne Creek, South Australia
2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Brown Brothers, Patricia
Shiraz, Victoria 2013 (14.5%)
O 91 Cape Mentelle, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2014 (14%)
O 91 Château Tanunda, 50 Year
Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon,
Barossa, South Australia 2016
(14.5%)
O 91 Dalrymple, Cottage Block
Pinot Noir, Pipers River, Tasmania
2014 (13.5%)
O 91 Dandelion Vineyards,
Menagerie of the Barossa
Grenache-Shiraz-Mataro, Barossa,
South Australia 2017 (14.5%)
O 91 Deep Woods Estate, Reserve
Block 7 Shiraz, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Evans & Tate, Redbrook
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2014 (14%)
O 91 Fork in the Road, Cabernet
Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (14%)
O 91 George Wyndham, I Am
George Shiraz, Langhorne Creek,
South Australia 2016 (14.9%)
O 91 Innocent Bystander, Syrah,
Yarra Valley, Victoria 2016 (14.3%)
O 91 Katnook, Odyssey Cabernet
Sauvignon, Coonawarra, South
Australia 2013 (14.5%)
O 91 Kirrihill, Vineyard Selection
Shiraz, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 91 Levantine Hill, Samantha’s
Paddock Mélange Traditionnel,
Yarra Valley, Victoria 2014 (12.5%)
O 91 Levantine Hill, Samantha’s
Paddock Mélange Traditionnel,
Yarra Valley, Victoria 2015 (12.5%)
O 91 McGuigan, The Shortlist
Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South
Australia 2015 (15%)
O 91 Mount Langi Ghiran, The
Society’s Exhibition Shiraz,
Victoria 2014 (14%)
O 91 Patritti, Lot Three Shiraz,
McLaren Vale, South Australia
2016 (14%)
O 91 Patritti, Merchant GSM,
McLaren Vale, South Australia
2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Penfolds, Bin 150 Shiraz,
Barossa Valley, South Australia
2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Penfolds, Bin 389 Cabernet-
Shiraz, South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Penny’s Hill, Footprint Shiraz,
McLaren Vale, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
O 91 RedHeads, Whip-Hand
Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa,
South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Shaw, Reserve Merriman
Cabernet Sauvignon, Canberra
District, New South Wales 2015
(14.5%)
O 91 St Hugo, Shiraz, Barossa,
South Australia 2015 (14.3%) ➢
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Yarra Valley, Victoria 2014 (14%)
O 91 Taylors, St Andrews Cabernet
Sauvignon, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Taylors, The Pioneer Shiraz,
Clare Valley, South Australia 2014
(14.5%)
O 91 Thorn Clarke, William Randall
Shiraz, Barossa, South Australia
2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Vasse Felix, Tom Cullity
Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2014 (14.5%)
O 91 Wolf Blass, Gold Label Shiraz,
Barossa, South Australia 2015
(14.8%)
O 91 Wolf Blass, Grey Label Shiraz,
McLaren Vale, South Australia
2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Wolf Blass, Platinum Label
Medlands Vineyard Shiraz, Barossa
Valley, South Australia 2012 (14.5%)
O 91 Yalumba, The Octavius
Shiraz, Barossa, South Australia
2014 (14%)
O 91 Zonte’s Footstep, Lake
Doctor Shiraz, Langhorne Creek,
South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Accolade Wines, Shiraz,
Barossa, South Australia 2017
(14.5%)
O 90 Allegiance Wines, The
Artisan Cabernet Sauvignon,
Barossa, South Australia 2016
(14.5%)
O 90 Allegiance Wines, Unity
Grenache-Shiraz-Mataro, Barossa
Valley, South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Angove, Family Crest Shiraz,
McLaren Vale, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
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O 90 Angove, Warboys Vineyard
Grenache, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Asda, Busby Estate
Langhorne Creek Cabernet
Sauvignon, South Eastern
Australia 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Asda, Extra Special Pinot Noir,
Yarra Valley, Victoria 2017 (13%)
O 90 Ashbrook Estate, Cabernet
Sauvignon-Merlot, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2015 (14%)
O 90 Ashbrook Estate, Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret
River, Western Australia 2013
(14.5%)
O 90 Barossa Boy, Double Trouble
Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon,
Barossa Valley, South Australia
2016 (14%)
O 90 Bird in Hand, Nest Egg
Cabernet Sauvignon, Adelaide
Hills, South Australia 2013 (14.5%)
O 90 Brand’s Laira, Stentifords
Shiraz, Coonawarra, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Brown Brothers, Vintage
Release Durif, Heathcote, Victoria
2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Burra Brook, Marks &
Spencer Cabernet Sauvignon,
South Eastern Australia 2017 (14%)
O 90 Calabria Family, Three
Bridges Shiraz, Barossa Valley,
South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Cape Barren, Native Goose
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (14%)
O 90 Cape Barren, Old Vine
Reserve Release Shiraz, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2015 (14.7%)
O 90 Cape d’Estaing, Willunga
Hills Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon,
McLaren Vale, South Australia
2014 (14%)
O 90 D’Arenberg, The Galvo
Garage Cabernet Sauvignon-
Merlot-Petit Verdot, McLaren Vale
& Adelaide Hills, South Australia
2014 (14.5%)
O 90 D’Arenberg, The Ironstone
Pressings Grenache-Shiraz-
Mourvèdre, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 De Bortoli, Riorret Lusatia
Park Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley,
Victoria 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Evans & Tate, Redbrook
Reserve Shiraz, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2014 (14%)
O 90 Forester Estate, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Forester Estate, Yelverton
Reserve Cabernet, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Glenlofty, Shiraz, Pyrenees,
Victoria 2015 (14%)
O 90 Grant Burge, Meshach,
Barossa Valley, South Australia
2012 (14.5%)
O 90 Heirloom Vineyards, Shiraz,
McLaren Vale, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Jacob’s Creek, Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra,
South Australia 2016 (14.6%)
O 90 Jeanneret Wines, Cabernet-
Malbec, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Kilikanoon, Killerman’s Run
Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley,
South Australia 2016 (14%)
O 90 Kilikanoon, Killerman’s Run
Grenache-Shiraz-Mataro, Clare
Valley, South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Kilikanoon, Prodigal
Grenache, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Langmeil, Pure Eden Shiraz,
Eden Valley, South Australia 2015
(15%)
O 90 Lindeman’s, Pyrus Trio
Cabrernet Sauvignon-Merlot-
Malbec, Coonawarra, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Longview, The Piece Shiraz,
Adelaide Hills, South Australia
2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Marks & Spencer, Sussex
Vale Cabernet Sauvignon,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2016 (14.5%)
O 90 McGuigan, The Shortlist
Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra,
South Australia 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Millon Estate, The Royal
GSM, Barossa Valley, South
Australia 2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Moorooduc Estate, Robinson
Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula,
Victoria 2016 (14%)
O 90 Oakridge, Local Vineyard
Series Cabernet Sauvignon, Yarra
Valley, Victoria 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Old Oval Estate, Fork in the
Road Red Label Shiraz, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2014 (14.6%)
O 90 Penfolds, Bin 28 Kalimna
Shiraz, South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Petaluma, B&V Vineyard
Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Pinnacle Drinks, Cat Amongst
the Pigeons Fat Cat Shiraz, Barossa,
South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 RedHeads, Princess of
Thieves, Barossa, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Saltram, Journal Centenarian
100 Year Old Vine Shiraz, Barossa,
South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Santolin, Gladysdale Pinot
Noir, Yarra Valley, Victoria 2016
(14.5%)
O 90 Shaw, Shiraz, Canberra
District, New South Wales 2015
(14.5%)
O 90 Shingleback, D Block
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon,
McLaren Vale, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Shingleback, The Gate
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Sons of Eden, Kennedy
Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvedre,
Barossa Valley, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
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O 90 Wynns, Michael Shiraz, Bronze

Coonawarra, South Australia 2013
(13.8%)
white
Anthony Rose O 90 Yalumba, FDR1A Cabernet O 89 Ashbrook Estate, Chardonnay,
Sauvignon-Shiraz, Eden Valley, Margaret River, Western Australia
Australia Regional co-Chair South Australia 2013 (13.5%) 2017 (14%)
O 90 Yalumba, The Menzies O 89 Bay of Fires, Chardonnay,
What should we buy from here? With 38 Tasmania 2016 (13%)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra,
Golds, 20 Platinums and six Best in Shows O 89 Bird in Hand, Chardonnay,
South Australia 2014 (14%)
awarded, we’re spoiled for choice at the top Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2017
O 90 Yalumba, The Tri-Centenary
level of Australian wine. Top-quality Shiraz from Barossa Valley (13%)
Grenache, Barossa, South
and McLaren Vale is a perennial winner, increasingly balanced by a O 89 Bird in Hand, Nest Egg
Australia 2013 (14%) Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South
more judicious touch of oak and less alcohol, while outside the O 90 Zonte’s Footstep, Hills Are Australia 2017 (13%)
box, Clare Valley Shiraz (cool Eden Valley to an extent too) Alive Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, South O 89 Cape Barren, Funky Goose,
steamed in this year with an astonishingly impressive line-up. Australia 2016 (14.5%) Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2016
High-end Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley and to a O 90 Zonte’s Footstep, Z-Force, (13%)
slightly lesser extent Margaret River made as impressive a McLaren Vale, South Australia O 89 Capel Vale, Whispering Hill
showing as expected, Tappanappa’s Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay 2015 (14.5%) Riesling, Mount Barker, Western
leading the charge by taking a Best in Show against much more Australia 2017 (12.5%)
expensive grand cru white Burgundies. Hunter Valley Semillon Silver O 89 Dandelion Vineyards,
Honeypot of the Barossa, Barossa,
appears to be as underappreciated as ever, and Riesling flexed its sweet white South Australia 2017 (12.5%)
muscle at quality and value level with an array of vintages from O 89 Devil’s Corner, Sauvignon
O 90 De Bortoli, Deen Vat Series
the vivacious and vivid to deliciously aromatic and mature Blanc, Tasmania 2017 (13.8%)
No5 Botrytis Semillon, Riverina,
adolescence. Riesling excellence was not just based on Clare and O 89 Forester Estate, Yelverton
New South Wales 2016 (10.5%) Reserve Chardonnay, Margaret
Eden Valleys, but also Tasmania, Frankland River and Yarra Valley. O 90 De Bortoli, Noble One, New River, Western Australia 2017 (12%)
It was encouraging to see good performances from blends of South Wales 2015 (10%) O 89 Franklin Tate Estates,
Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro (Mourvèdre), as well as white Traditional Chardonnay, Margaret
Rhône-style blends using Viognier, Roussanne and Marsanne to Silver River, Western Australia 2016 (13%)
good effect. Australia doesn’t do cheap, but there are some sweet fortified O 89 Glenlofty, Marsanne-Roussanne,
seriously good values across all styles within Silver and Bronze Pyrenees, Victoria 2015 (13.8%)
medal categories. Trawl the list and the reward will be yours. O 92 Stanton & Killeen, Classic 12 O 89 Hahndorf Hill, Gru Grüner
Years Muscat, Rutherglen, Victoria Veltliner, Adelaide Hills, South
What should we keep an eye on? There are signs that less NV (18%) Australia 2017 (13%)
well-known regions (beyond Australian shores at least) are O 91 DeBortoli, Show Liqueur Oak O 89 Heirloom, Gold Chardonnay,
starting to pull their weight, so look out for developments from Barrel Aged 8 Years Muscat, South Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2017
Frankland River, Wratttonbully, Canberra District, Mount Lofty (12.5%)
Eastern Australia NV (18%)
O 89 Jacob’s Creek, Barossa
Ranges, Pyrenees, Heathcote and Tamar Valley. A handful of O 91 Stanton & Killeen, Grand
Signature Chardonnay, Barossa,
so-called ‘alternative’ grape varieties such as Fiano, Arneis, Chenin Topaque, Rutherglen, Victoria NV South Australia 2016 (12.5%)
Blanc, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Tempranillo and blends put in a better (18.5%) O 89 Nepenthe, Altitude
showing this year too. Among new names that particularly impressed O 91 Stanton & Killeen, Muscat, Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South
this year (once the results were revealed to us) were Brown Hill Rutherglen, Victoria NV (17.5%) Australia 2016 (13%)
Estate, Millon Estate, Avon Brae, Calabria Family, Levantine Hill, O 90 De Bortoli, Black Noble 10 O 89 Penfolds, Aged Release
Soumah, Saracen, Shingleback and Fork in the Road. Year Old NV (17.5%) Riesling, Eden Valley, South
O 90 Hardys, Rare Liqueur Australia 2013 (11%)
Sauvignon Blanc NV (17.5%) O 89 Rolling, Central Ranges
O 90 Saltram, Mr Pickwick’s Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon, New
O 90 Sons of Eden, Selene O 90 Terre à Terre, Crayères Particular Tawny NV (19.2%) South Wales 2017 (12%)
Tempranillo, Barossa Valley, Vineyard Cabernet Franc, O 89 Stonier, Chardonnay,
O 90 Yalumba, Antique Muscat,
Wrattonbully, South Australia Mornington Peninsula, Victoria 2016
South Australia 2015 (14%) South Eastern Australia NV (18%)
2015 (14.5%) (13.5%)
O 90 Stella Bella, Suckfizzle
O 90 Trentham, Reserve Shiraz, O 89 Wolf Blass, Blass Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret
Heathcote, Victoria 2015 (14.5%)
Bronze Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South
River, Western Australia 2015 sparkling white Australia 2016 (13.6%)
(13.8%) O 90 Ulithorne, Avitus, McLaren
O 89 Zonte’s Footstep, Dusk til
O 90 Stonier, Pinot Noir, Vale, South Australia 2016 (14.5%) O 89 Arras, Grand Vintage, Dawn Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills,
O 90 Ulupna, Royal Phoenix Tasmania 2008 (12.5%)
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria South Australia 2016 (13%)
Shiraz, Goulburn Valley, Victoria O 89 Brown Brothers, Patricia Pinot O 88 Alkoomi, Black Label Riesling,
2016 (14%)
2016 (14.9%) Noir-Chardonnay Brut, King Valley, Frankland River, Western Australia
O 90 Sunshine Creek, Cabernets,
O 90 Wolf Blass, Black Label Victoria 2011 (12%) 2017 (12%)
Yarra Valley, Victoria 2015 (14%) Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz- O 88 Clover Hill, Vintage Release O 88 Allegiance Wines, Unity
O 90 Sunshine Creek, Shiraz, Malbec 2012 (14.7%) Brut, Tasmania 2013 (12.5%) Chardonnay, Margaret River,
Heathcote, Victoria 2015 (14.5%) O 90 Woodstock, The O 88 House of Arras, Elite 1301 Brut, Western Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Swinney, Tirra Lirra Syrah, Octogenarian Grenache, McLaren Tasmania NV (12.5%) O 88 Berton Vineyard, Winemaker’s
Frankland River, Western Vale, South Australia 2015 (14.5%) O 88 Jansz, Premium Cuvée Brut, Reserve Fiano, Riverina, New South
Australia 2016 (14%) O 90 Wynns, 60th Vintage Tasmania NV (12%) Wales 2017 (11.5%)
O 90 Taltarni, Shiraz, Pyrenees, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, O 88 Jansz, Vintage Cuvée Brut, O 88 Brown Brothers, 1889 Sauvignon
Victoria 2016 (14%) South Australia 2015 (13.8%) Tasmania 2013 (12.5%) Blanc, Tasmania 2017 (12.5%) ➢

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Chardonnay, Tasmania 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Cape Barren, Native Goose
Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2016 (13%)
O 88 Curly Flat, Chardonnay, Macedon
Ranges, Victoria 2016 (13.6%)
O 88 Dalrymple, Cave Block
Chardonnay, Pipers River, Tasmania
2015 (13%)
O 88 Dandelion Vineyards,
Enchanted Garden of the Eden
Valley Riesling, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2017 (11%)
O 88 Dandelion Vineyards,
Wonderland of the Eden Valley
Riesling, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2017 (11%)
O 88 De Bortoli, Riorret Lusatia Park
Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, Victoria
2017 (12.7%)
O 88 Deep Woods Estate, Reserve
Chardonnay, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2016 (13%)
O 88 Evans & Tate, Redbrook
Reserve Chardonnay, Margaret
River, Western Australia 2014 (12.5%)
O 88 Hardys, HRB Heritage Reserve
Bin Chardonnay 2016 (13%)
O 88 Hay Shed Hill, Pitchfork
Chardonnay, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Henschke, Julius Riesling, Eden
Valley, South Australia 2016 (11.5%)
O 88 Jacob’s Creek, Classic Riesling
2017 (11.1%)
O 88 John Duval Wines, Plexus
Marsanne-Roussanne-Viognier,
Barossa, South Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Kilikanoon, Mort’s Reserve
Watervale Riesling, Clare Valley,
South Australia 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Langmeil, Three Gardens
Viognier-Marsanne-Roussanne,
Barossa, South Australia 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 MadFish, Chardonnay, Western
Australia 2017 (13.1%)
O 88 McGuigan, Personal Reserve
Hunter Ridge Chardonnay, Hunter
Valley, New South Wales 2017 (12%)
O 88 McGuigan, The Shortlist
Sémillon, Hunter Valley, New South
Wales 2013 (10.8%)
O 88 Millon Estate, The
Impressionist Riesling, Eden Valley,
South Australia 2015 (12%)
O 88 Morrisons, Sauvignon Blanc,
South Eastern Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Oakridge, Local Vineyard
Series Willowlake Vineyard
Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, Victoria
2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Peccavi, Chardonnay, Margaret
River, Western Australia 2015 (13%)
O 88 Penfolds, Cellar Reserve
Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Pewsey Vale, 1961 Block
Riesling, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2017 (12.5%)
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O 88 Robert Oatley, Signature
Riesling, Great Southern, Western
Australia 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Santolin, Gladysdale
Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, Victoria
2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Soumah, Upper Ngumby
Vineyard Chardonnay, Yarra Valley,
Victoria 2017 (12.7%)
O 88 Windows Estate, Estate
Chardonnay, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2016 (13%)
O 88 Workshop Wine Co, Bench
Blend Pinot Grigio, South Eastern
Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Zonte’s Footstep, Excalibur,
Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2017
(13%)
O 87 Angove, Wild Olive Organic
Chardonnay, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2017 (13%)
O 87 Berton Vineyard, The
Vermentino, Riverina, New South
Wales 2017 (11.5%)
O 87 Bird in Hand, Sauvignon Blanc,
Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2017
(12%)
O 87 Capel Vale, Regional Series
Riesling, Mount Barker, Western
Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Deakin Estate, Viognier,
Victoria 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Howard Park, Tesco Finest
Tingleup Riesling, Western Australia
2017 (12%)
O 87 Kilikanoon, Skilly Valley Pinot
Gris, Clare Valley, South Australia
2017 (13%)
O 87 Kooyong, Clonale Chardonnay,
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria 2016
(13.5%)
O 87 Leasingham, Classic Clare
Watervale Riesling, Clare Valley,
South Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Longview, Kühl Grüner
Veltliner, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2017 (13%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, Riesling, Clare
Valley, South Australia 2017 (11.5%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, Viognier,
Barossa, South Australia 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 McGuigan, Bin 9000 Semillon,
Hunter Valley, New South Wales
2007 (11.2%)
O 87 Nepenthe, The Luminary
Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills,
South Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Peter Lehmann, Margaret
Semillon, Barossa, South Australia
2011 (10.4%)
O 87 Pewsey Vale, Museum Reserve
The Contours Riesling, Eden Valley,
South Australia 2012 (12.5%)
O 87 Pinnacle Drinks, Cat Amongst
the Pigeons Chardonnay, Eden
Valley, South Australia 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Saracen Estates, Chardonnay,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2017 (13%)
O 87 Sidewood, Pinot Gris, Adelaide
Hills, South Australia 2017 (13.3%)
O 87 Sidewood, Sauvignon Blanc,
Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2017
(12%)
O 87 Sunshine Creek, Chardonnay,
Yarra Valley, Victoria 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 West Cape Howe, Old School
Chardonnay, Mount Barker, Western
Australia 2016 (13.7%)
O 87 Wolf Blass, Gold Label
Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2015 (13.8%)
O 87 Wolf Blass, Gold Label Riesling,
Eden Valley, South Australia 2016
(12.7%)
O 86 Aldi, Exquisite Collection
Riesling, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Berton Vineyard, Reserve
Chardonnay, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2017 (12%)
O 86 Calabria, Three Bridges
Chardonnay, Tumbarumba, New
South Wales 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Cape Mentelle, Chardonnay,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2016 (14%)
O 86 Clairault, Chardonnay,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2017 (13%)
O 86 Climbing, Chardonnay, Orange,
New South Wales 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Co-op, Irresistable Chardonnay,
Western Australia 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Co-op, Lime Tree Chardonnay,
South Eastern Australia 2017 (13%)
O 86 Coward & Black Vineyards,
Chardonnay, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2017 (12.7%)
O 86 De Bortoli, Marks & Spencer
William’s Well Gewürztraminer-
Riesling, Riverina, New South Wales
2017 (12%)
O 86 Devil’s Lair, Chardonnay,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2015 (12.5%)
O 86 Evans & Tate, Redbrook
Reserve Chardonnay, Margaret
River, Western Australia 2015 (13%)
O 86 Evans & Tate, Redbrook
Reserve Chardonnay, Margaret
River, Western Australia 2016 (13%)
O 86 Hahndorf Hill, Reserve Gruner
Veltliner, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2016 (13%)
O 86 Hardys, HRB Riesling 2017
(12.5%)
O 86 Heirloom Vineyards,
Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Heirloom Vineyards, Pinot
Grigio, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Heirloom Vineyards, Riesling,
Eden Valley, South Australia 2017 (11%)
O 86 Hemera Estate, Single
Vineyard Chardonnay, Adelaide
Hills, South Australia 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Henschke, Louis Semillon, Eden
Valley, South Australia 2015 (12%)
O 86 Heydon Estate, The Willow
Chardonnay, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2016 (13%)
O 86 Howard Park, Riesling, Mount
Barker, Western Australia 2017 (12%)
O 86 John George, Chardonnay,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2015 (12.5%)
O 86 Leasingham, Classic Clare
Watervale Riesling, Clare Valley,
South Australia 2012 (12%)
O 86 McGuigan Bin Series, Bin 9000
Sémillon, Hunter Valley, New South
Wales 2017 (11%)
O 86 McGuigan, Personal Reserve
Hunter Ridge Chardonnay, Hunter
Valley, New South Wales 2016 (12.6%)
O 86 McGuigan, The Shortlist
Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 McGuigan, The Shortlist
Riesling, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2011 (11.5%)
O 86 McGuigan, The Shortlist
Semillon, Hunter Valley, New South
Wales 2016 (11%)
O 86 Millon Estate, The Royal
Chardonnay, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2014 (12.5%)
O 86 Moorooduc Estate, Pinot Gris,
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
2016 (14%)
O 86 Nepenthe, Winemaker’s
Selection Paech Brothers Rd
Vineyard Viognier, Adelaide Hills,
South Australia 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Oakridge, 864 Funder &
Diamond Chardonnay, Yarra Valley,
Victoria 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Once & Well, Freya Hohnen
Chardonnay, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2017 (13%)
O 86 Palmetto Wine Co., Riesling,
Eden Valley, South Australia 2017
(11.6%)
O 86 Penfolds, Bin 311 Chardonnay
2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Penfolds, Bin 51 Riesling, Eden
Valley, South Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Pewsey Vale, Riesling, Eden
Valley, South Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Riversdale Estate, Pinot Gris,
Tasmania 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Rolling, Chardonnay, New
South Wales 2016 (13%)
O 86 Schild, Alma Schild Reserve
chardonnay, Barossa Valley, South
Australia 2016 (13%)
O 86 Serafino, Sharktooth Wild
Ferment Chardonnay, McLaren Vale,
South Australia 2016 (12.7%)
O 86 Tempus Two, Copper Series
Wilde Chardonnay 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Tempus Two, Pewter Sémillon,
Hunter Valley, New South Wales
2017 (11%)
O 86 Tempus Two, Verdelho, Hunter
Valley, New South Wales 2017 (12.5%)

Amanda Yallop
was a judge on the
Australia panel
O 86 Terre à Terre, Down to Earth
Sauvignon Blanc, Wrattonbully,
South Australia 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Vasse Felix, Chardonnay,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2016 (13%)
O 86 Wingara, La La Land Pinot Gris
2017 (13%)
O 86 Yalumba, Chardonnay, Eden
Valley, South Australia 2016 (13%)
O 86 Yalumba, Viognier, Eden
Valley, South Australia 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Zerella, La Gita Arneis, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2016 (13.5%)
Bronze
rosé
O 89 Hemera Estate, Single
Vineyard Grenache, Barossa Valley,
South Australia 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Kilikanoon, Second Fiddle
Grenache, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2017 (13%)
O 88 Bird in Hand, Pinot Rosé,
Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2017
(12%)
O 88 Hahndorf Hill, Adelaide Hills,
South Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Zonte’s Footstep, Scarlet
Ladybird, Fleurieu Peninsula, South
Australia 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Dandelion Vineyards, Fairytale
of the Barossa, Barossa, South
Australia 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Beresford, Grenache Rosé,
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2017
(12.9%)
O 86 Burra Brook, Marks & Spencer,
South Eastern Australia 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Shingleback, Red Knot McLaren
Vale/Adelaide Hills 2017 (12%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES AUSTRALIA
Bronze
red
O 89 Allinda, Cabernets, Yarra
Valley, Victoria 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Andrew Peace, Signature
Shiraz, Victoria 2017 (14%)
O 89 Angove, The Medhyk Shiraz,
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2015
(14.5%)
O 89 Antiquarian, Shiraz, Barossa,
South Australia 2014 (14.5%)
O 89 Barossa Boy, Little Tacker
Grenache-Shiraz-Mataro, Barossa,
South Australia 2016 (14%)
O 89 Berton Vineyard, Limited
Shiraz, Gundagai, New South Wales
2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Bird in Hand, Shiraz, Adelaide
Hills, South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Black Wattle, Icon Cabernet
Sauvignon, Mount Benson, South
Australia 2015 (14%)
O 89 Blood Brother Republic, KG
Vineyard Shiraz, McLaren Vale,
South Australia 2015 (15%)
O 89 Brothers in Arms, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Langhorne Creek, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Brothers in Arms, No6 Shiraz,
Langhorne Creek, South Australia
2016 (14.8%)
O 89 Craftsman, Shiraz, Clare Valley,
South Australia 2016 (15%)
O 89 Dalrymple, Single Site Ouse
Pinot Noir, Tasmania 2014 (13%)
O 89 D’Arenberg, The Ironstone
Pressings Grenache-Shiraz-
Mourvèdre, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Deonte, Estate 553 Grenache-
Mataro-Shiraz, Barossa Valley,
South Australia 2013 (14%)
O 89 Finniss River, Pinot Noir,
Currency Creek, South Australia
2017 (13.6%)
O 89 Finniss River, Shiraz, Currency
Creek, South Australia 2016 (15%)
O 89 Hay Shed Hill, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Margaret River, Western
Australia 2015 (14%)
O 89 Heirloom Vineyards, Pinot
Noir, Adelaide Hills, South Australia
2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Heirloom, A’Lambra Shiraz, Eden
Valley, South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Henschke, Johann’s Garden,
Barossa Valley, South Australia 2015
(14.5%)
O 89 Heydon Estate, WG Grace
Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret
River, Western Australia 2013 (14%)
O 89 Jack Estate, Mythology
Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra,
South Australia 2013 (14.5%)
O 89 John George, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Margaret River, Western
Australia 2013 (13.5%)
O 89 John George, Shiraz, Margaret
River, Western Australia 2013 (13.9%)
O 89 Katnook, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Coonawarra, South Australia 2014
(13.5%)
O 89 Kellermeister, Wild Witch
Shiraz, Barossa, South Australia
2014 (14.5%)
O 89 Kingston, Shiraz, Clare Valley,
South Australia 2016 (14%)
O 89 Langmeil, The Fifth Wave
Grenache, Barossa, South Australia
2016 (15%)
O 89 Leogate, Brokenback Vineyard
Shiraz, Hunter Valley, New South
Wales 2015 (14%)
O 89 Lindeman’s, Ben Ean Vineyard
Shiraz, Hunter Valley, New South
Wales 2014 (14.4%)
O 89 Marananga Dam, Marks &
Spencer Grenache-Mourvèdre-
Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Mitolo, GAM Shiraz, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Mount Stapylton, Rupert
Shiraz, Grampians, Victoria 2016
(14.5%)
O 89 Mr Riggs, Outpost Cabernet,
Coonawarra, South Australia 2016
(14.5%)
O 89 Nepenthe, Altitude
Tempranillo, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2016 (14%)
O 89 Petaluma, Evans Vineyard,
Coonawarra, South Australia 2015
(14.5%)
O 89 Peter Lehmann, Portrait Shiraz,
Barossa, South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 R&R Winery, Mateship 1915
Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley,
South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Robert Oatley, Finisterre
Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret
River, Western Australia 2014 (13.5%)
O 89 Rolling, Cabernet-Merlot, New
South Wales 2015 (13.5%)
O 89 Saltram, No1 Shiraz, Barossa,
South Australia 2014 (14.5%)
O 89 Schubert, The Sentinel Shiraz,
Barossa Valley, South Australia 2015
(14.5%)
O 89 Shaw, Winemakers Selection
Shiraz, Canberra District, New South
Wales 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Shottesbrooke, Reserve Series
The Proprietor, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2014 (14.5%)
O 89 Sidewood, Mappinga Shiraz,
Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2015
(14.5%)
O 89 Taylors, Jaraman Shiraz, Clare
Valley/McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Taylors, Reserve Parcel
Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley,
South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Terre à Terre, Crayères
Vineyard Reserve, Wrattonbully,
South Australia 2014 (14.5%)
O 89 The Hedonist, Cabernet
Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 The Hedonist, Shiraz, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2016 (14%)
O 89 Thorn Clarke, Shotfire
Quartage, Barossa, South Australia
2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Thorn Clarke, Shotfire Shiraz,
Barossa, South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Wolf Blass, Blass Cabernet
Sauvignon, Langhorne Creek, South
Australia 2015 (14.1%)
O 89 Wolf Blass, Brown Label Shiraz
2015 (14.9%) ➢
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Barossa St John’s Ebenezer Road
Sapphire Label Shiraz, Barossa,
South Australia 2013 (14.5%)
O 89 Wynns, Harold Cabernet
Sauvignon, Coonawarra, South
Australia 2013 (13.3%)
O 89 Yalumba, Steeple Vineyard
Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South
Australia 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Andrew Peace, The
Unexpected Sagrantino-Cabernet
Sauvignon-Tempranillo-Merlot,
Victoria 2017 (14%)
O 88 Angove, Muscle Man Shiraz,
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2016
(14.5%)
O 88 Asda, Extra Special Cabernet
Sauvignon, Coonawarra, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Barossa Valley Estate, GSM
Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvèdre,
Barossa Valley, South Australia 2015
(14%)
O 88 Beresford, GSM, McLaren Vale,
South Australia 2016 (14.2%)
O 88 Berton Vineyard, The Black
Shiraz, South Eastern Australia 2017
(14.5%)
O 88 Bethany, GR15 Reserve Shiraz,
Barossa, South Australia 2016 (14%)
O 88 Bird in Hand, Nest Egg
Cabernet Sauvignon, Adelaide Hills,
South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Blood Brother Republic,
Blewitt Springs Grenache, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2015 (15%)
O 88 Cape Barren, Native Goose
GSM, McLaren Vale, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Casella, Limited Release
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2012 (13.9%)
O 88 Castelli, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Frankland River, Western Australia
2016 (14.6%)
O 88 Castelli, Il Liris, Great Southern,
Western Australia 2014 (14.7%)
O 88 Chapel Hill Winery, Mourvèdre,
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2016
(14.5%)
O 88 Charles Melton, Nine Popes,
Barossa, South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Château Tanunda, 50 Year Old
Vines Shiraz, Barossa, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Château Tanunda, Grand
Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa, South
Australia 2016 (13%)
O 88 Clairault, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2015 (14.4%)
O 88 Claymore, London Calling,
Clare Valley, South Australia 2016
(14.5%)
O 88 Climbing, Shiraz, Orange, New
South Wales 2016 (14%)
O 88 Coonawarra Premium Wines,
McBains Shiraz, Coonawarra, South
Australia 2016 (13.5%)
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O 88 Dandelion Vineyards, Lioness
of McLaren Vale Shiraz, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 D’Arenberg, Tesco Finest GSM,
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2015
(14.5%)
O 88 D’Arenberg, The Galvo Garage
Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-
Merlot, McLaren Vale & Adelaide
Hills, South Australia 2013 (14.4%)
O 88 D’Arenberg, The Laughing
Magpie Shiraz-Viognier, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2013 (14.6%)
O 88 Deep Woods Estate, Cabernet
Sauvignon-Merlot, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Deonte, Exceptional Barrels
Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South
Australia 2013 (15.6%)
O 88 Devil’s Corner, Pinot Noir, East
Coast, Tasmania 2017 (13%)
O 88 Devil’s Lair, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Margaret River, Western
Australia 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Geoff Merrill, Jacko’s Shiraz,
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2012
(14.5%)
O 88 Hardys Tintara, Upper Tintara
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Hardys, HRB Cabernet
Sauvignon 2015 (14%)
O 88 Heirloom Vineyards, Anevo
Grenache Touriga Tempranillo,
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2016
(14%)
O 88 Hemera Estate, Single
Vineyard Tempranillo, Barossa
Valley, South Australia 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Hither & Yon, Aglianico, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2015 (14%)
O 88 Houghton, Thomas Yule Shiraz,
Frankland River, Western Australia
2014 (14%)
O 88 Invivo Wines, Graham Norton’s
Own Shiraz, South Australia 2015
(14.2%)
O 88 Jeanneret, Rank & File Shiraz,
Clare Valley, South Australia 2016
(14.9%)
O 88 John Duval Wines, Plexus
Shiraz-Grenache-Mourvèdre, Barossa
Valley, South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Katnook, Shiraz, Coonawarra,
South Australia 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Kilikanoon, Blocks Road
Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley,
South Australia 2015 (14%)
O 88 Kooyong, Massale Pinot Noir,
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Langmeil, The Freedom 1843
Shiraz, Barossa, South Australia
2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Leasingham, Classic Clare
Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley,
South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Leasingham, Provis Cabernet
Sauvignon, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Lenton Brae, Lady Douglas
Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret
River, Western Australia 2016 (14%)
O 88 Lindemans, Regional Series
Shiraz, Barossa & McLaren Vale,
South Australia 2016 (14.4%)
O 88 Lindemans, St George
Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra,
South Australia 2015 (14.6%)
O 88 MadFish, Cabernet Sauvignon-
Merlot, Western Australia 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Bremerton
Cabernet Sauvignon, Langhorne
Creek, South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Coonawarra, South
Australia 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Millbrook, Grenache-Shiraz-
Mourvèdre, Geographe, Western
Australia 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Nepenthe, Altitude Cabernet
Sauvignon, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2016 (13%)
O 88 Oakridge, Local Vineyard
Series Shiraz, Yarra Valley, Victoria
2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Oakridge, Local Vineyard
Series Willowlake Vineyard Pinot
Noir, Yarra Valley, Victoria 2016 (14%)
O 88 Old Oval Estate, Fork in the
Road Reserve Shiraz, McLaren Vale,
South Australia 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Passing Clouds, The Angel,
Bendigo, Victoria 2016 (14%)
O 88 Patritti, JPB Shiraz, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Penfolds, Koonunga Hill
Seventy-Six Shiraz-Cabernet, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Penfolds, St Henri Shiraz 2014
(14.5%)
O 88 Peter Lehmann, 8 Songs Shiraz,
Barossa, South Australia 2014 (14.6%)
O 88 Peter Lehmann, Futures Shiraz,
Barossa, South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Peter Lehmann, Futures
Shiraz-Cabernet, Barossa, South
Australia 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Peter Lehmann, H&V Shiraz,
Barossa Valley, South Australia 2015
(14.5%)
O 88 Pinnacle Drinks, Riddoch
Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra,
South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Saltram, Mamre Brook
Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa, South
Australia 2016 (14%)
O 88 Saltram, Mamre Brook Shiraz,
Barossa, South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Santolin, Aliferous Pinot Noir,
Yarra Valley, Victoria 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Schild Estate, Prämie Shiraz,
Barossa Valley, South Australia 2015
(14.5%)
O 88 Schubert, The Lone Goose
Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South
Australia 2015 (15%)
O 88 Serafino, Sharktooth Shiraz,
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2015
(14.5%)
O 88 Shingleback, D Block Reserve
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Shingleback, Local Heroes
Shiraz-Grenache, McLaren Vale,
South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Shottesbrooke, Punch Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale,
South Australia 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Shottesbrooke, Single Vineyard
Bush Vine Grenache, McLaren Vale,
South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Sister’s Run, Cow’s Corner
Grenache-Shiraz-Mataro, Barossa,
South Australia 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Soumah, Hexham Vineyard
Nebbiolo, Yarra Valley, Victoria
2016 (14%)
O 88 St Hallett, Blackwell Shiraz,
Barossa Valley, South Australia 2015
(14.5%)
O 88 Stefano Lubiana, Sasso Pinot
Noir, Tasmania 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Stuart Wines, Whitebox
Heathcote Shiraz, Heathcote,
Victoria 2015 (15%)
O 88 Tahbilk, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Nagambie Lakes (Goulburn),
Victoria 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Taltarni, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Pyrenees, Victoria 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Tamar Ridge, Pinot Noir,
Tasmania 2015 (13.9%)
O 88 Tapanappa, Whalebone
Vineyard Merlot-Cabernet Franc,
Wrattonbully, South Australia 2014
(14.4%)
O 88 Taylors Wines, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2016 (14%)
O 88 Taylors, Jaraman Pinot Noir,
Yarra Valley, Victoria 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Tellurian, Tranter Shiraz,
Heathcote, Victoria 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Tempus Two, Copper GSM,
Barossa Valley, South Australia 2016
(14%)
O 88 Tempus Two, Pewter Shiraz,
Barossa Valley, South Australia 2015
(15.5%)
O 88 Ulithorne, Frux Frugis, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Ulupna, Viviana Ferrari
Collection Promenade Grenache-
Shiraz, South Eastern Australia 2016
(14%)
O 88 Vasse Felix, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Margaret River, Western
Australia 2015 (14%)
O 88 Wirra Wirra, Church Block
Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz-Merlot,
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2016
(14.5%)
O 88 Wolf Blass, Estates of the
Barossa St John’s Ebenezer Road
Sapphire Label Shiraz, Barossa,
South Australia 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Wolf Blass, Gold Label
Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra,
South Australia 2015 (14.8%)
O 88 Wolf Blass, Grey Label Shiraz,

McLaren Vale, South Australia 2012
(14.8%)
O 88 Wolf Blass, Grey Label Shiraz,
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2013
(14.8%)
O 88 Wolf Blass, Lyndoch Sapphire
Label Shiraz, Barossa, South
Australia 2012 (14.8%)
O 88 Workshop Wine Company,
Benchmark Grenache-Shiraz,
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2015
(15%)
O 88 Workshop, Bench Blend Shiraz,
South Eastern Australia 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Yalumba, Hand Picked
Shiraz-Viognier, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Yalumba, Patchwork Shiraz,
Barossa, South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Yalumba, The Cigar Cabernet
Sauvignon, Coonawarra, South
Australia 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Zerella, Home Block Single
Vineyard Shiraz, McLaren Vale,
South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Zilzie, Shiraz-Viognier, South
Eastern Australia 2016 (14%)
O 88 Zonte’s Footstep, Chocolate
Factory, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Allinda, Syrah, Yarra Valley,
Victoria 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Angove, Wild Olive Organic
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (14%)
O 87 Barossa Valley Estate, GSM
Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvèdre, Barossa
Valley, South Australia 2016 (14%)
O 87 Bellevue Estate, Shiraz, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2016 (14%)
O 87 Beresford, Limited Release
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2014 (14%)
O 87 Bethany, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Barossa, South Australia 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Bethany, LE Shiraz, Barossa,
South Australia 2016 (14%)
O 87 Bird in Hand, Nest Egg Shiraz,
Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2015
(14.5%)
O 87 Blaxland Vineyards, Stone
Cottage Shiraz, Barossa Valley,
South Australia 2016 (14%)
O 87 Casella, Limited Release
Cabernet Sauvignon, South
Australia 2013 (13.7%)
O 87 Chapel Hill, Bush Vine
Grenache, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Chapel Hill, Gorge Block
Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale,
South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Charles Melton, Voices of
Angels, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2015 (14.2%)
O 87 Château Tanunda, 100 Year Old
Vines Shiraz, Barossa, South
Australia 2015 (15%)
O 87 Claymore Wines, Dark Side of
the Moon, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
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O 87 Dalrymple, Pinot Noir, Pipers
River, Tasmania 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 De Bortoli, Tesco Finest Pinot
Noir, Yarra Valley, Victoria 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Deakin Estate, Shiraz, Murray
Darling, Victoria 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 DeBortoli, Section A8 Syrah,
Yarra Valley, Victoria 2015 (14%)
O 87 Deonte, Reserve 750 Cabernet
Sauvignon, South Australia 2015
(14.5%)
O 87 Dovetail Vineyards, Pinot Noir,
Yarra Valley, Victoria 2017 (13%)
O 87 Fraser Gallop Estate, Parterre
Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret
River, Western Australia 2014 (14%)
O 87 Gemtree, Ernest Allan Shiraz,
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2016
(14.5%)
O 87 Gemtree, Uncut Shiraz,
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2016
(14.5%)
O 87 Hahndorf Hill, Shiraz, Adelaide
Hills, South Australia 2016 (14%)
O 87 Hardys, HRB Pinot Noir 2016
(13.5%)
O 87 Hardys, HRB Shiraz 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Hay Shed Hill, Pitchfork Shiraz,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2016 (14%)
O 87 Howard Park, Miamup
Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret
River, Western Australia 2015 (14%)
O 87 Jacob’s Creek, Classic Shiraz
2017 (13.9%)
O 87 John Duval, Entity Shiraz,
Barossa, South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 La Gita, Etrurian Sangiovese,
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2014
(14.5%)
O 87 La La Land, Malbec, Victoria
2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Langmeil, Valley Floor Shiraz,
Barossa, South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Leogate, The Gatecrasher
Shiraz, New South Wales 2016 (14.8%)
O 87 Limestone Coast Winery, Tesco
Finest Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South
Australia 2016 (14%)
O 87 Lindemans, Limestone Ridge
Shiraz-Cabernet, Coonawarra,
South Australia 2015 (13.6%)
O 87 McGuigan, The Shortlist GSM,
Barossa Valley, South Australia 2016
(14.5%)
O 87 Metala Vineyards, Killibinbin
Scream Shiraz, Langhorne Creek,
South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Millbrook, Estate Shiraz-
Viognier, Perth Hills, Western
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Nepenthe, Gate Block Shiraz,
Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2016
(14.5%)
O 87 Nockie’s Palette, Shiraz,
Barossa, South Australia 2015 (14%)
O 87 Nugan Estate, Alcira Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra,
South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Peccavi, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2015 (12.5%)
O 87 RedHeads, Nobs & Snobs
Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare
Valley, South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Schild, Merlot, Barossa Valley,
South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Shaw, Winemakers Selection
Merlot, Canberra District, New South
Wales 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Shingleback, The Gate Shiraz,
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2016
(14.5%)
O 87 Shottesbrooke, Bush Vine
Grenache, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Shottesbrooke, Estate Series
Merlot, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 St Hallett, Old Block Shiraz,
Barossa, South Australia 2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Stuart Wines, Cahillton Shiraz,
Yarra Valley, Victoria 2014 (13%)
O 87 Taylors Wines, The Visionary
Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley,
South Australia 2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Tempus Two, Copper Shiraz,
Gundagai, New South Wales 2016
(15.9%)
O 87 Tempus Two, Shiraz, South
Australia 2017 (13%)
O 87 Thorn Clarke, William Randell
Cabernet Sauvignon, Eden Valley,
South Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Ulithorne, Unicus Shiraz, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Wingara, La La Land
Tempranillo, Victoria 2016 (14%)
O 87 Wirra Wirra Vineyards,
Woodhenge Basket-Pressed Shiraz,
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2016
(14.5%)
O 87 Wirrega Vineyards, Sfera
Tempranillo, Limestone Coast,
South Australia 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Wolf Blass, Blass Black Spice
Shiraz, Langhorne Creek, South
Australia 2016 (14.2%)
O 87 Wolf Blass, Estates of the
Barossa Lyndoch Sapphire Label
Shiraz, Barossa, South Australia
2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Wolf Blass, Grey Label
Exceptional Parcels Shiraz, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2014 (14.8%)
O 87 Wolf Blass, Platinum Label
Medlands Vineyard Shiraz, Barossa
Valley, South Australia 2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Wolf Blass, White Label
Cabernet Sauvignon, Adelaide Hills,
South Australia 2012 (14.6%)
O 87 Woodstock, Naughty Monte
Montepulciano, South Australia 2015
(14.9%)
O 87 Wynns, Shiraz, Coonawarra,
South Australia 2015 (13.6%)
O 87 Wynns, Wynns Cabernet-
Shiraz-Merlot, Coonawarra, South
Australia 2016 (13.6%)
O 87 Yalumba, Old Bush Vine
Grenache, Barossa, South Australia
2016 (14%)
O 87 Yalumba, The Signature
Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz, Barossa
Valley, South Australia 2014 (14%)
O 87 Zonte’s Footstep, Canto Di
Lago Sangiovese-Barbera-Lagrein,
Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Angove, Grenache-Shiraz-
Mourvèdre, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2017 (14.5%)
O 86 Angove, Warboys Vineyard
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Ashbrook Estate, Shiraz,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Auswan Creek, Ambassador
Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South
Australia 2015 (15%)
O 86 Barossa Valley Estate,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa
Valley, South Australia 2016 (14%)
O 86 Barossa Valley Estate, Shiraz,
Barossa Valley, South Australia 2016
(14%)
O 86 Berry Bros & Rudd, Crittenden
Estate Pinot Noir, Mornington
Peninsula, Victoria 2016 (13.3%)
O 86 Berton Vineyard, Limited
Shiraz, Coonawarra, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Berton Vineyard, Winemaker’s
Reserve Durif, Riverina, New South
Wales 2017 (14.5%)
O 86 Berton Vineyard, Winemaker’s
Reserve Shiraz, Padthaway, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Brookland Valley, Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Brothers in Arms, Side by Side
Malbec, Langhorne Creek, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Brown Brothers, 1889 Shiraz,
Heathcote, Victoria 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Brown Brothers, Explorer
Tarrango, Victoria 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Burra Brook, Marks & Spencer
Merlot, South Eastern Australia 2017
(13.5%)
O 86 Burra Brook, Marks & Spencer
Shiraz, South Eastern Australia 2017
(14%)
O 86 Calabria, Three Bridges
Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa
Valley, South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Cape Barren, Cabernet
Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc,
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2016
(14.5%)
O 86 Capel Vale, Regional Series
Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret
River, Western Australia 2017 (14%)
O 86 Cellarmaster Wines, Krondorf
Symmetry Shiraz, Barossa, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%) ➢
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McBains Crossing Shiraz, South
Australia 2016 (14%)
O 86 Coward & Black Vineyards, The
Black Prince Cabernet Sauvignon,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2016 (14.2%)
O 86 Dalrymple, Single Site Pinot
Noir, Coal River Valley, Tasmania
2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Dandelion Vineyards, Pride of
the Fleurieu Cabernet Sauvignon,
Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Evans & Tate, Redbrook
Reserve Shiraz, Margaret River,
Western Australia 2013 (14%)
O 86 Forester Estate, Home Block
Shiraz, Margaret River, Western
Australia 2014 (14%)
O 86 Gemtree, Obsidian, McLaren
Vale, South Australia 2016 (14%)
O 86 Giant Steps, Pinot Noir, Yarra
Valley, Victoria 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Grant Burge, Filsell Old Vine
Shiraz, Barossa, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Hancock & Hancock, Shiraz-
Grenache, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2015 (14%)
O 86 Henschke, Tappa Pass
Vineyard Selection, Barossa, South
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Houghton, CW Ferguson
Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec, Great
Southern, Western Australia 2014
(14%)
O 86 House of Cards, The Royals
Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret
River, Western Australia 2015 (14%)
O 86 Howard Park, Flint Rock Shiraz,
Great Southern, Western Australia
2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Innocent Bystander, Pinot Noir,
Yarra Valley, Victoria 2017 (13.1%)
O 86 Iron Horse, Shiraz, Barossa,
South Australia 2016 (14.8%)
O 86 Jacob’s Creek, Classic
Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (13.9%)
O 86 Jacob’s Creek, Classic
Shiraz-Cabernet, South Eastern
Australia 2016 (13.9%)
O 86 Jacob’s Creek, Reserve Shiraz,
Barossa, South Australia 2016 (14.6%)
O 86 Kirrihill, Regional Selection
Shiraz, Clare Valley, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Langmeil, Black Beauty
Malbec, Barossa, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Langmeil, Blacksmith Cabernet
Sauvignon, Barossa, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Leogate, The Gatecrasher
Cabernet Sauvignon, New South
Wales 2016 (14.8%)
O 86 Metala Vineyards, Killibinbin
Shadow, Langhorne Creek, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
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O 86 Nepenthe, Altitude Shiraz,
Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2015
(14.5%)
O 86 Nugan Estate, Alfredo Dried
Grape Shiraz, South Eastern
Australia 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Nugan Estate, McLaren Parish
Vineyard Shiraz, McLaren Vale,
South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Peter Lehmann, Portrait
Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa, South
Australia 2014 (14.2%)
O 86 Pinnacle Drinks, Riddoch
Shiraz, Coonawarra, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
O 86 RedHeads Wine, Night of the
Living Red 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 RedHeads, The Corroboree
Shiraz, Barossa & Clare Valley, South
Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Saltram, Basedow Road Single
Vineyard Shiraz, Barossa Valley,
South Australia 2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Schild Estate, Shiraz, Barossa
Valley, South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Shingleback, Davey Estate
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (14%)
O 86 Shingleback, Haycutters
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2016 (14%)
O 86 Shingleback, Red Knot Grenache-
Shiraz-Mourvèdre, McLaren Vale,
South Australia 2017 (14%)
O 86 Shottesbrooke Vineyards,
Estate Series Cabernet Sauvignon,
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2016
(14.5%)
O 86 Shottesbrooke, Eliza Reserve
Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2013 (14.5%)
O 86 Shottesbrooke, Estate Series
GSM, McLaren Vale, South Australia
2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Shottesbrooke, Estate Series
GSM, McLaren Vale, South Australia
2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Sons of Eden, Pumpa Cabernet
Sauvignon, Eden Valley, South
Australia 2016 (14%)
O 86 Soumah, Upper Ngumby
Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley,
Victoria 2017 (13.2%)
O 86 Tempus Two, Pewter Shiraz,
Barossa Valley, South Australia
2016 (15.5%)
O 86 Terre à Terre, Rouge,
Wrattonbully, South Australia 2015
(14.5%)
O 86 The Lane Vineyard, Block 14
Basket Press Shiraz, Adelaide Hills,
South Australia 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 The Lane Vineyard, Block 5
Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Vandenberg, Shiraz, Limestone
Coast, South Australia 2017 (14.5%)
O 86 Wine by Sam, Stardust &
Muscle Shiraz, Strathbogie Ranges,
Victoria 2016 (14.8%)
O 86 Wolf Blass, Black Label
Cabernet-Shiraz-Malbec 2014 (14.8%)
O 86 Wolf Blass, Grey Label
Cabernet-Shiraz, Langhorne Creek,
South Australia 2012 (14.7%)
O 86 Wolf Blass, Original Cabernet-
Shiraz, Langhorne Creek, South
Australia 2013 (14.8%)
O 86 Woody Nook, Gallagher’s
Choice Cabernet Sauvignon,
Margaret River, Western Australia
2015 (14%)
O 86 Wynns, Shiraz, Coonawarra,
South Australia 2016 (13.7%)
O 86 Zilzie, Shiraz-Viognier, South
Eastern Australia 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Zonte’s Footstep, Blackberry
Patch Cabernet, Fleurieu Peninsula,
South Australia 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Zonte’s Footstep, Dawn Patrol
Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills, South
Australia 2016 (13%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 88 Brown Brothers, Patricia Noble
Riesling, King Valley, Victoria 2014
(9.5%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Hermits Hill
Botrytis Semillon, Riverina, New
South Wales 2014 (11%)
O 87 Heggies, Botrytis Riesling, Eden
Valley, South Australia 2017 (10%)
O 86 Morrisons, The Best Botrytis
Semillon, New South Wales 2014
(11%)
O 86 Trentham, Reserve Noble
Taminga, Murray Darling, Victoria
2014 (11%)
Bronze
sweet fortified
O 89 De Bortoli, Old Boys 21 Years
Old Tawny NV (19%)
O 89 Morris, Black Label Liqueur
Muscat, Rutherglen, Victoria NV
(16.8%)
O 88 Morris Wines, Cellar Reserve
Topaque, Rutherglen, Victoria NV
(17%)
O 88 Woodstock, Very Old Fortified
20 Years Old, McLaren Vale, South
Australia NV (20%)
O 87 Morris, Classic Tawny NV (17.4%)
O 87 Penfolds, Grandfather Rare
Tawny NV (19.8%)
Australia panel judge
Sebastian Crowther MS
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Austria
Achleiten Riesling Smaragd, Pinot Blanc-Chardonnay,
Wachau, Niederösterreich 2016 Niederösterreich 2015 (13.5%)
(13.5%) O 90 Heinrich Hartl, Zierfandler,
O 92 Domäne Wachau, Terrassen Thermenregion, Niederösterreich
Grüner Veltliner Smaragd, Wachau, 2016 (13%)
O 93 Petra Unger, Ried Steiner Niederösterreich 2017 (13.5%) O 90 Heinrich, Chardonnay,
Silver Gaisberg 1öTW Riesling, Kremstal, O 92 Gritsch Mauritiushof, Leithaberg, Burgenland 2015
sparkling white Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%) Singerriedel Grüner Veltliner (13%)
O 90 Schloss Gobelsburg, O 93 Rabl, Ried Käferberg Alte Smaragd, Wachau, O 90 Hirtl, Kirchberg Grüner
Reserve Brut, Niederösterreich Reben, Kamptal, Niederösterreich Niederösterreich 2016 (14%) Veltliner, Weinviertel,
NV (12%) 2016 (13.5%) O 92 Hirtl, Reserve, Weinviertel, Niederösterreich 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Schlumberger, Reserve O 93 Sattlerhof, Grassnitzburg Niederösterreich 2015 (13.5%) O 90 Loimer, Langenlois Ried
Chardonnay Brut Sekt 2015 (12%) Sauvignon Blanc, Südsteiermark, O 92 Rabl, Ried Loiserberg Alte Steinmassl 1öTW Riesling,
O 90 Szigeti, Spitzer Graben Steiermark 2015 (13.5%) Reben Grüner Veltliner, Kamptal, Kamptal, Niederösterreich 2016
Riesling Brut, Niederösterreich O 93 Zimmermann, Kremser Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%) (12.5%)
2015 (13%) Kraxn Riesling, Kremstal, O 92 Reinhard Waldschütz, Aturo O 90 Morrisons, The Best Grüner
Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%) Grüner Veltliner, Kamptal, Veltliner, Niederösterreich 2017
Silver O 92 Allram, Gaisberg 1öTW Niederösterreich 2016 (13%) (12.5%)
Grüner Veltliner, Kamptal, O 92 Reinhard Waldschütz, O 90 Petra Unger, Ried
white Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%) Steinvision Grüner Veltliner, Gottschelle 1öTW Furth-Göttweig
O 94 Rabl, Ried Dechant Alte O 92 Allram, Gaisberg 1öTW Kamptal, Niederösterreich 2015 Grüner Veltliner, Kremstal,
Reben Grüner Veltliner, Kamptal, Riesling, Kamptal, (13.5%) Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%)
Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%) Niederösterreich 2016 (13%) O 92 Schuster, Ried Eisenhut O 90 Rabl, Ried Schenkenbichl
O 93 Atzberg, Obere O 92 Allram, Heiligenstein 1öTW Grüner Veltliner, Wagram, Alte Reben Riesling, Kamptal,
Steilterrassen Grüner Veltliner Riesling, Kamptal, Niederösterreich 2017 (13.5%) Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%)
Smaragd, Wachau, Niederösterreich 2016 (13%) O 92 Waldschütz, Ried Gaisberg O 90 Reinhard Waldschütz,
Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%) O 92 Domäne Wachau, Ried Riesling, Kamptal, Strasser Ried Wechselberg
Niederösterreich 2016 (14%) Riesling, Kamptal,
O 92 Winzer Krems, Kremser Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%)
Pfaffenberg Riesling, Kremstal,
O 90 Waldschütz, Reserve
Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%)
Weisser Burgunder, Wagram,
Markus del Monego O 91 Heinrich Hartl, Rotgipfler,
Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%)
Thermenregion, Niederösterreich
MW 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Winzer Krems, Edition
Chremisa Sandgrube 13 Grüner
O 91 Laurenz V, Charming Grüner
Austria Regional Chair Veltliner, Kamptal,
Veltliner, Kremstal,
Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%)
What should we buy from here? The motto Niederösterreich 2016 (13%)
O 90 Wohlmuth, Ried Edelschuh
of the Habsburgs, ‘Tu felix Austria’ (‘lucky Austria’) is still valid today O 91 Liechtenstein Hofkellerei,
Riesling, Südsteiermark,
based on another impressive array of excellent wines at the DWWA. Reserve Riesling,
Steiermark 2016 (13.5%)
The country’s best-performing white varieties are no surprise: Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Wohlmuth, Ried Edelschuh
Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) is O 91 Loimer, Langenlois Ried
Sauvignon Blanc, Südsteiermark,
still the hot spot, but within this huge region it seems like Loiserberg Grüner Veltliner,
Steiermark 2016 (13.5%)
Kremstal, Kamptal and Wagram are challenging Wachau for the Kamptal, Niederösterreich 2016
(12.5%)
highest ratings. Meanwhile, Vienna’s Wiener Gemischter Satz
O 91 Müller, Ried Neuberg Grüner Silver
made a strong appearance this year, as did Sauvignon Blanc, red
Veltliner, Kremstal,
where Styria continues to produce the most convincing wines.
Niederösterreich 2017 (13%)
Indigenous varieties such as Rotgipfler, Zierfandler and O 92 Gesellmann, Creitzer
O 91 Rabl, Ried Steinhaus Rote
Welschriesling were not represented in huge numbers but what Reserve Blaufränkisch,
Erde Riesling, Kamptal,
we saw was of great quality. If you love red wine, Blaufränkisch is a Mittelburgenland, Burgenland
Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%)
perfect recommendation – either as varietal or in a blend. This 2015 (14%)
O 91 Sattlerhof, Kranachberg
grape shows true class, great typicity and is often interpreted in a O 92 Schloss Halbturn, St Laurent,
Sauvignon Blanc, Südsteiermark,
modern way without denying its terroir. Overall Austrian wine Steiermark 2014 (12.5%) Burgenland 2013 (12.3%)
offers very good value for money, proven by the impressive O 91 Sattlerhof, Ried O 90 Esterházy, Föllig
number of Silver medal winners between £8 and £29.99. Pfarrweingarten Morillon, Blaufränkisch, Leithaberg,
Südsteiermark, Steiermark 2015 Burgenland 2015 (14%)
What should we keep an eye on? For a wine, it has to be Wiener O 90 Heinrich, Blaufränkisch,
(13.5%)
Gemischter Satz. This historic Viennese style, where at least three Leithaberg, Burgenland 2015 (13%)
O 90 Andreas Schmid, Ried Haid
varieties are planted together in the same vineyard, can offer O 90 Schloss Halbturn,
Riesling, Kamptal,
wines of profound complexity. Having been rather esoteric and Blaufränkisch, Burgenland 2013
Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%)
rustic in the past, it is now a popular and rising star. For a region, O 90 Domäne Wachau, Achleiten (13%)
keep an eye on Weinviertel. Once known for churning out simple Grüner Veltliner Smaragd, O 90 Schloss Halbturn, Impérial
wines, its motivated winemakers have producing excellent Wachau, Niederösterreich 2016 Rot, Burgenland 2013 (13.7%)
quality, too. This promising area is one to watch. (13.5%) O 90 Schwarz, Burgenland 2015
O 90 Fink & Kotzian, OT Reserve (13.5%) ➢

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sweet white
O 93 Rabl, Riesling
Trockenbeerenauslese, Kamptal,
Niederösterreich 2016 (8.5%)
O 93 Weinrieder, Hölzler
Welschriesling Eiswein,
Niederösterreich 2015 (11%)
O 92 Schwarz, Muskat Ottonel
Strohwein, Burgenland 2013 (9.5%)
O 91 Rabl, Grüner Veltliner
Eiswein, Kamptal,
Niederösterreich 2016 (8.5%)
O 90 Ernst Triebaumer, Ruster
Ausbruch, Burgenland 2015 (11.5%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 89 Schlumberger, Klassik Brut
Sekt 2015 (12%)
O 88 Schlumberger, Klassik Grüner
Veltliner Brut Sekt 2016 (12%)
O 87 Schlumberger, Blanc de Noirs
Reserve Brut Sekt 2012 (12%)
O 87 Schlumberger, Reserve Pinot
Blanc Brut Nature Sekt 2015 (11.5%)
O 87 Szigeti, Grüner Veltliner Brut,
Burgenland NV (12.5%)
O 86 Schlumberger, Prestige Cuvée
Reserve Brut Sekt 2012 (12.5%)
Bronze
sparkling rosé
O 89 Schlumberger, Klassik Brut
Sekt 2015 (12%)
O 86 Schlumberger, Reserve Pinot
Noir Brut Sekt 2015 (12%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Gut Kellerstöckl, Weinviertel,
Niederösterreich 2017 (12.5%)
O 89 Hirtl, Selection
Weissburgunder, Niederösterreich
2015 (13.5%)
O 89 Laurenz V, Friendly Grüner
Veltliner, Kamptal, Niederösterreich
2016 (12.5%)
O 89 Majestic, Definition Grüner
Veltliner, Niederösterreich 2017 (12.5%)
O 89 Müller, Ried Leiten Reserve
Riesling, Kremstal, Niederösterreich
2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Reinhard Waldschütz, Strasser
Ried Rosengartl Grüner Veltliner,
Kamptal, Niederösterreich 2016
(13.5%)
O 89 Topf, Ried Wechselberg
Spiegel M 1öTW Riesling, Kamptal,
Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Zimmermann, Kremser Gebling
Grüner Veltliner, Kremstal,
Niederösterreich 2016 (13.5%)
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O 88 Esterházy, Lama Chardonnay,
Leithaberg, Burgenland 2015 (14%)
O 88 Fink and Kotzian, Berg und
Meer Riesling, Niederösterreich
2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Gut Kellerstöckl, Poysdorfer
Saurüssel Grüner Veltliner,
Niederösterreich 2017 (11.5%)
O 88 Jordan Pulkau, Simone I Wine
& Queen, Niederösterreich 2017 (13%)
O 88 Malat, Crazy Creatures Grüner
Veltliner, Kremstal, Niederösterreich
2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Malat, Furth-Palt Riesling,
Kremstal, Niederösterreich 2017
(12.5%)
O 88 Schmid, Ried Haid Grüner
Veltliner, Kamptal, Niederösterreich
2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Schwarz, Burgenland 2015 (14%)
O 88 The Society’s, Grüner Veltliner,
Niederösterreich 2017 (12%)
O 88 Weingut Wohlmuth, Ried Gola,
Südsteiermark, Steiermark 2015
(13.5%)
O 88 Weinwurm’s, Ried Schilling
Grüner Veltliner, Niederösterreich
2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Wohlmuth, Ried Hochsteinriegl
Sauvignon Blanc, Südsteiermark,
Steiermark 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Hofkellerei des Fürsten von
Liechtenstein, Reserve Grüner
Veltliner, Niederösterreich 2016
(13.6%)
O 87 Johann Topf, Hasel Sauvignon
Blanc, Kamptal, Niederösterreich
2006 (15%)
O 87 Lenz Moser, Selection Grüner
Veltliner, Niederösterreich 2017 (12%)
O 87 Lenz Moser, Souveräner
Malteser Ritterorden Grüner
Veltliner, Weinviertel,
Niederösterreich 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Nastl Langenlois, Gigant
Veltliner, Kamptal, Niederösterreich
2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Petra Unger, Ried Oberfeld
1öTW Alte Reben Grüner Veltliner,
Kremstal, Niederösterreich 2016 (14%)
O 87 Weinrieder, Grüner Veltliner,
Niederösterreich 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Müller, Ried Gottschelle Grüner
Veltliner, Kremstal, Niederösterreich
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Weinrieder, Kugler
Lagenreserve, Niederösterreich
2015 (14.5%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Gut Kellerstöckl, Zweigelt,
Niederösterreich 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Esterházy, Estoras, Burgenland
2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Gaudium Vinum Galos,
Zweigelt, Neusiedlersee,
Burgenland 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Heinrich Hartl, Classic Pinot
Noir, Thermenregion,
Niederösterreich 2016 (13%)
O 88 Heinrich Hartl, Reserve Pinot
Noir, Thermenregion,
Niederösterreich 2014 (13%)
O 88 Jordan Pulkau, Reserve Rubin
Zweigelt, Niederösterreich 2015
(13.5%)
O 88 Lenz Moser, Prestige Barrique
Blaufränkisch, Burgenland 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Nastl Langenlois, Gigant
Zweigelt, Niederösterreich 2015
(13%)
O 88 Schloss Halbturn, Jungenberg,
Burgenland 2013 (14.2%)
O 88 Topf, Ried Stangl HP Pinot
Noir, Kamptal, Niederösterreich
2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Weinwurm’s, Reserve Zweigelt,
Niederösterreich 2015 (14%)
O 88 WG Ernst Triebaumer, Ried
Oberer Wald Blaufränkisch,
Burgenland 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Malat, Classic Pinot Noir,
Niederösterreich 2016 (13%)
O 87 Schloss Halbturn, Pinot Noir,
Burgenland 2013 (12.8%)
Balkans
Bosnia-
Herzegovina
Silver
white
O 91 Hercegovina Produkt,
Exclusive Zilavka, Mostarsko
Vinogorje 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Hercegovina Produkt,
Charisma Zilavka, Mostarsko
Vinogorje 2017 (13.5%)
Silver
red
O 90 Podrum Vilinka, X-Line
Cuvée, Mostar 2016 (14.2%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Skegro, Krš Orange Zilavka,
Ljubuški 2015 (12.5%)
O 88 Carski Vinogradi, Limited
Edition Zilavka, Mostar 2015 (12.5%)
O 87 Citluk, Teuta Queen of Wines
Zilavka, Herzegovina 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Schwarz, PantaRhei Cabernet
Franc, Burgenland 2013 (14.5%)
O 87 Schwarz, The Butcher,
Burgenland 2013 (13.5%)
O 86 Gesellmann, OP Eximium
Cuvée No28, Burgenland 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Gesellmann, Ried Siglos Pinot
Noir, Burgenland 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Schwarz, PantaRhei Caberhei,
Burgenland 2011 (14%)
O 86 Wieninger, Select Pinot Noir,
Wien 2016 (13.5%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 89 Weinwurm’s, Uberdrüber
Weissburgunder Ausbruch,
Niederösterreich 2015 (8.9%)
O 88 Gaudium Vinum Galos,
Weissburgunder-Chardonnay-
Traminer Spätlese, Burgenland 2017
(10%)
Bronze
sweet red
O 88 Schwarz, Zweigelt Strohwein,
Burgenland 2015 (11.5%)
O 86 Hercegovina Produkt, Zlatna
Dolina Zilavka, Mostarsko Vinogorje
2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Podrum Vilinka, Zilavka,
Mostarsko Vinogorje 2017 (12.6%)
O 86 Skegro, Krš Bijeli, Ljubuški
2017 (12%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Hercegovina Produkt,
Exclusive Blatina, Mostar 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Skegro, Carsus Blatina,
Ljubuški 2015 (14%)
O 87 Vina Rubis, Vionica Blatina,
Herzegovina 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Bagur, Plavac Mali,
Herzegovina 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Keza Vinarija, Blatina Z,
Ljubuški 2015 (13%)
O 86 Keza, Z Premium Merlot,
Ljubuški 2016 (14.8%)
O 86 Skegro Family Winery, Krs
Crni, Ljubuški 2016 (13%)
O 86 Wine Cellars of Monastery
Tvrdos, Cabernet, Herzegovina 2013
(13.5%)
O 86 Wine Cellars of Monastery
Tvrdos, Vranac, Herzegovina 2015
(14%)

Bulgaria
Silver
sparkling rosé
O 90 Edoardo Miroglio, Metodo
Classico Rosé Brut, Nova Zagora,
Rose Valley, Sub-Balkan Region
2013 (12.5%)
Silver
white
O 91 Villa Yustina, 4 Seasons
Summer, Thracian Valley,
Thracian Lowland, Southern
Region 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Staro Oryahovo Winery,
White Story Misket Vrachanski,
Danubian Plain, Northern Region
2017 (12.5%)
Silver
rosé
O 90 Dives Winery, Rosé, Thracian
Valley, Thracian Lowland,
Southern Region 2017 (13%)
Silver
red
O 91 Bolgaré, Syrah, Thracian
Lowland, Southern Region 2016
(14%)
O 91 Minkov Brothers, Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon, Thracian
Valley, Thracian Lowland,
Southern Region 2013 (14.4%)
O 90 Angel’s Estate, Gold Stallion,
Thracian Valley, Thracian Lowland,
Southern Region 2013 (14.5%)
O 90 Angel’s Estate, Stallion,
Thracian Valley, Thracian Lowland,
Southern Region 2013 (14.5%)
O 90 Domaine Boyar, Platinum,
Hand Crafted Cabernet
Sauvignon, Thracian Valley,
Thracian Lowland, Southern
Region 2016 (14%)
O 90 Katarzyna, Encore Malbec,
Thracian Valley, Thracian Lowland,
Southern Region 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Minkov Brothers, Oak Tree,
Thracian Valley, Thracian Lowland,
Southern Region 2015 (14%)
O 90 RockNrolla, Thracian Lowland,
Southern Region 2013 (14%)
O 90 Villa Yustina, Reserve,
Thracian Valley, Thracian Lowland,
Southern Region 2013 (14%)
Bronze
white
O 88 Midalidare, Premium Selection
Sauvignon Blanc, Thracian Valley,
Thracian Lowland, Southern Region
2017 (13.5%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES AUSTRIA – BALKANS
O 86 Zelanos, Barrel Fermented
Chardonnay, Thracian Lowland,
Southern Region 2016 (13.4%)
Bronze
rosé
O 89 Staro Oryahovo, Rose Story
Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon,
Danubian Plain, Northern Region
2017 (13%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Minkov Brothers, Le
Photographe Cabernet Franc,
Thracian Valley, Thracian Lowland,
Southern Region 2016 (14.4%)
O 89 Zelanos, Barrel Fermented
Pinot Noir, Thracian Lowland,
Southern Region 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Karabunar, Via Vinera Syrah-
Cabernet Franc, Thracian Lowland,
Southern Region 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Katarzyna, 11 Harvest
Winemaker Selection Merlot,
Thracian Valley, Thracian Lowland,
Southern Region 2016 (14.7%)
O 88 Katarzyna, 11 Harvest,
Winemaker Selection Cabernet
Sauvignon, Thracian Valley,
Thracian Lowland, Southern Region
2016 (14.7%)
O 88 Katarzyna, Mavrud, Thracian
Valley, Thracian Lowland, Southern
Region 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Svishtov, Imperium Cabernet
Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc,
Danubian Plain, Northern Region
2014 (14%)
O 87 Edoardo Miroglio, Reserve
Pinot Noir, Nova Zagora, Rose Valley,
Sub-Balkan Region 2015 (14%)
O 87 Katarzyna, Encore Syrah,
Thracian Valley, Thracian Lowland,
Southern Region 2016 (14.6%)
O 87 Svishtov, Górchivka Merlot,
Danubian Plain, Northern Region
2016 (14%)
O 87 Villa Melnik, AplauZ Cabernet
Sauvignon, Thracian Valley,
Thracian Lowland, Southern Region
2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Villa Yustina, 4 Seasons Winter,
Thracian Valley, Thracian Lowland,
Southern Region 2016 (14%)
O 86 Domaine Boyar, Deer Point
Merlot, Thracian Valley, Thracian
Lowland, Southern Region 2017
(12.5%)
O 86 Edoardo Miroglio, Elenovo
Rubin, Nova Zagora, Rose Valley,
Sub-Balkan Region 2013 (14.5%)
O 86 Korten Natura, Mavrud-Rubin,
Thracian Valley, Thracian Lowland,
Southern Region 2016 (14%)
O 86 Villa Melnik, Aplauz Reserve
Mavrud, Thracian Valley, Thracian
Lowland, Southern Region 2015
(14.5%)
Caroline Gilby MW
Balkans Regional co-Chair
What should we buy from here? There was
real strength and depth across Slovenia,
Croatia, Macedonia and Bosnia-Herzegovina
(the latter winning an excellent Gold) in a range of local grapes
such as Malvazija, Rebula, Teran, Vranac, Pošip, Kratosija and
Graševina. It was also exciting to see great results for international
regulars such as Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Merlot
and Syrah. Demonstrating world-class winemaking with well-
known grapes highlights the progress across the Balkan region;
these are wines that can comfortably hold their own on a global
stage. While it is clear that Slovenia (with three Platinums and four
Golds this year) and Croatia (five Golds) are the stars, particular
congratulations go to Macedonia’s Tikveš winery, with a stunning
Platinum, two high-scoring Silvers and a swathe of Bronzes.
What should we keep an eye on? The two Golds from Bulgaria
and one Gold from Serbia suggest Platinum or Best in Show
success is not too far away. Meanwhile, Montenegro and Kosovo
are closing in respectively on Gold and Silver success at future
DWWA competitions. Watch this space!
Croatia O 90 Degrassi, Bomarchese
Riserva Istarska Malvazija,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2015 (13%)
Silver O 90 Degrassi, Bomarchese
sparkling rosé Selekcija Istarska Malvazija,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2016 (14%)
O 90 Sibon, Brut, Zagorje-
O 90 Domaine Koquelicot,
Međimurje, Continental NV (11.5%)
Belaigra, Hrvatska Istra, Coastal
2016 (12.5%)
Silver O 90 Domaine Koquelicot, Fugaz
white
Sur Lie, Hrvatska Istra, Coastal
2016 (12%)
O 92 Clavis, Dvorac Belaj Ksenia,
O 90 Kalazić, Rajnski Rizling,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2015 (12.8%)
Baranja, Continental 2016 (12.5%)
O 91 De Gotho, Graševina,
O 90 Kostanjevec, Sauvignon
Slavonija, Continental 2017 (13.5%) Blanc, Prigorje-Bilogora,
O 91 Degrassi, Terre Bianche Continental 2017 (12.5%)
Cuvée Blanc, Hrvatska Istra, O 90 Kraljevski, Punta Skala
Coastal 2016 (13.5%)
Pošip, Sjeverna Dalmacija, Coastal
O 91 Fakin, La Prima Malvazija, 2017 (13.5%)
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2016 (14.5%) O 90 Kutjevo, Graševina,
O 91 Feravino, Miraz Graševina, Slavonija, Continental 2017 (13%)
Slavonija, Continental 2016 O 90 Matočec, Chardonnay,
(13.5%) Prigorje-Bilogora, Continental
O 91 Korta Katarina, Pošip, 2016 (12.1%)
Srednja i Južna Dalmacija, Coastal O 90 Matočec, Graševina,
2017 (13.5%) Continental 2016 (11.9%)
O 91 Kostanjevec, Graševina, O 90 Matošević, Alba Malvazija
Prigorje-Bilogora, Continental Istarska, Hrvatska Istra, Coastal
2017 (12.5%) 2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Kraljevski Vinogradi, Prestige O 90 Pušipel Cmrečnjak, Classic,
Pošip, Sjeverna Dalmacija, Coastal Zagorje-Međimurje, Continental
2016 (13.5%) 2017 (12%)
O 90 Cmrečnjak, Sauvignon, O 90 Svijetli Dvori, Izborna Berba
Zagorje-Međimurje, Continental Graševina, Baranja, Continental
2017 (12%) 2015 (13.5%) ➢
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red
O 93 Badel 1862, Korlat Supreme
Syrah, Dalmatinska Zagora,
Coastal 2012 (14%)
O 93 Skaramuča, Elegance,
Dingač, Coastal 2013 (15%)
O 92 Meneghetti, Red, Istria,
Coastal 2011 (14.3%)
O 91 Boškinac, Cuvée, Hrvatsko
Primorje, Coastal 2013 (15%)
O 90 Agrolaguna DD, Vina Laguna
Riserva Crno, Istria, Coastal 2013
(14.4%)
O 90 Benvenuti, Caldierosso,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Benvenuti, Santa Elisabetta,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Franković, Teran, Hrvatska
Istra, Coastal 2017 (13.5%)
Silver
sweet white
O 94 Benvenuti, San Salvatore
Muškat, Hrvatska Istra, Coastal
2013 (12%)
O 92 Vučemilović, Okosa Krševan
Malvasija, Sjeverna Dalmacija,
Coastal 2016 (14%)
O 92 Zure, Elysion, Srednja i Južna
Dalmacija, Coastal 2016 (15.3%)
O 91 Ritoša Vina, Dolce Adorato,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2016 (12%)
O 90 Iločki Podrumi, Izborna
Berba Bobica Traminac, Hrvatsko
Podunavlje, Continental 2015
(13.5%)
Silver
sweet red
O 90 Osilovac Feravino, Ice Wine
Frankovka Blaufrankisch,
Slavonija, Continental 2016 (11.5%)
O 90 Ritoša, Dolce Amato,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2016 (14.5%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 87 Solum, Blanc de Blancs Brut
Nature, Zagorje-Međimurje,
Continental NV (11.5%)
O 86 Zure, Quinta Essentia Brut,
Srednja i Južna Dalmacija, Coastal
NV (13%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Bedekovich, Prigora Pinot Sivi,
Prigorje-Bilogora, Continental 2017
(13%)
O 89 Clavis, Dvorac Belaj Malvazija,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2012 (12.4%)
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O 89 De Gotho, Graševina, Slavonija,
Continental 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Meneghetti, White, Istria,
Coastal 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Nerica, Mindel Pošip, Srednja i
Južna Dalmacija, Coastal 2015 (14%)
O 89 Toreta, Pošip, Srednja i Južna
Dalmacija, Coastal 2017 (14%)
O 88 Agris, Graševina, Continental
2016 (12.7%)
O 88 Benvenuti, Malvazija, Hrvatska
Istra, Coastal 2017 (13%)
O 88 Collis, Malvažija, Hrvatska Istra,
Coastal 2017 (12.2%)
O 88 Crvik, Tezoro Dubrovačka
Malvasija, Srednja i Južna Dalmacija,
Coastal 2016 (13.8%)
O 88 Iločki Podrumi, Pinot Bijeli,
Hrvatsko Podunavlje, Continental
2017 (13%)
O 88 Kocijan, Sauvignon, Zagorje-
Međimurje, Continental 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Kozlovic, Selekcija Malvazija,
Istria, Coastal 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Krauthaker, Mitrovac
Graševina, Slavonija, Continental
2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Maximo, Oro, Slavonija,
Continental 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Medea, Malvazija Istarska,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Prović, Chardonnay Sur Lie,
Srednja i Južna Dalmacija, Coastal
2016 (13%)
O 88 Ravalico, Chardonnay,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2016 (12.2%)
O 88 Vina Belje, Graševina, Baranja,
Continental 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Vinolog, Lectus Malvazija,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Bedekovich, Manzoni, Prigorje-
Bilogora, Continental 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Bedekovich, Springtime
Sauvignon, Prigorje-Bilogora,
Continental 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Bolfan, Sauvignon Blanc,
Zagorje-Međimurje, Continental
2017 (13%)
O 87 Dobravac, Sonata Malvazija,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2017 (13.9%)
O 87 Dobravac, Suita Malvazija,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2017 (12.7%)
O 87 Fakin, Malvazija Istarska,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2017 (13%)
O 87 Feravino, Miraz Graševina,
Slavonija, Continental 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Iločki Podrumi, Chardonnay,
Hrvatsko Podunavlje, Continental
2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Kraljevski Vinogradi, Punta
Skala Chardonnay, Sjeverna
Dalmacija, Coastal 2017 (14%)
O 87 Krauthaker, Graševina Vidim,
Slavonija, Continental 2017 (14%)
O 87 Orahovica, Silvanac Zeleni,
Slavonija, Continental 2016 (13%)
O 87 Roso, Pošip, Srednja i Južna
Dalmacija, Coastal 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Vezak, Graševina, Slavonija,
Continental 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Benvenuti, Anno Domini
Malvazija, Hrvatska Istra, Coastal
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Buhač, Sur Lie Chardonnay,
Hrvatsko Podunavlje, Continental
2016 (13.3%)
O 86 Clavis, Dvorac Belaj Chardonnay,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2014 (13%)
O 86 Domaine Koquelicot, Epicuria
Sur Lie, Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2016
(12.5%)
O 86 Erdutski, Graševina, Hrvatsko
Podunavlje, Continental 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Fakin, Muškat Zuti, Hrvatska
Istra, Coastal 2017 (11%)
O 86 Feravino, Dika Graševina,
Slavonija, Continental 2017 (13%)
O 86 Festigia, Riserva Malvazija,
Istria, Coastal 2015 (13.2%)
O 86 Iločki Podrumi, Principovac
Graševina, Hrvatsko Podunavlje,
Continental 2013 (13.5%)
O 86 Obrt Zure, Grk Bartul, Srednja i
Južna Dalmacija, Coastal 2017 (13%)
O 86 Tomaz, Sesto Senso Malvazija,
Istria, Coastal 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Toreta, Sur Lie Pošip, Srednja i
Južna Dalmacija, Coastal 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Vina Belje, Goldberg
Graševina, Baranja, Continental
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Vina Belje, Select Graševina,
Baranja, Continental 2017 (12.5%)
Bronze
rosé
O 88 Fakin, Hrvatska Istra, Coastal
2017 (12%)
O 88 Geržinić Marko, Teran,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Erdutski Vinogradi, Hrvatsko
Podunavlje, Continental 2017 (11.5%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Benkovac, Cuvée, Dalmatinska
Zagora, Coastal 2015 (12.5%)
O 89 Korta Katarina, Reuben’s
Private Reserve, Srednja i Južna
Dalmacija, Coastal 2011 (15.5%)
O 89 Medea, Feran, Hrvatska Istra,
Coastal 2016 (12.5%)
O 89 Roso, Dingač, Coastal 2014
(14.5%)
O 88 Buhač, Merlot, Hrvatsko
Podunavlje, Continental 2016 (13.3%)
O 88 Fakin, Il Primo Teran, Hrvatska
Istra, Coastal 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Feravino, Cuvée Miraz,
Slavonija, Continental 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Festigia, Castello, Istria,
Coastal 2015 (14.2%)
O 88 Hvar Hills, Pharos Maximus,
Srednja i Južna Dalmacija, Coastal
2012 (16%)
O 88 Korta Katarina, Plavac mali,
Srednja i Južna Dalmacija, Coastal
2012 (14.5%)
O 88 Krauthaker, Mercs Merlot-
Cabernet Sauvignon, Slavonija,
Continental 2015 (14%)
O 88 Obrt Zure, Rebellion, Srednja i
Južna Dalmacija, Coastal 2017 (14%)
O 88 Vina Matošević, Grimalda,
Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Feravino, Miraz Frankovka,
Slavonija, Continental 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Medea, Merlot, Istria, Coastal
2016 (13.5%)
O 87 OPG Kate Milicic, Solad,
Srednja i Južna Dalmacija, Coastal
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Krauthaker, Pinot Crni,
Slavonija, Continental 2013 (13.5%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 89 Krauthaker, Izborna Berba
Prosušenih Bobica Zelenac,
Hrvatsko Podunavlje, Continental
2011 (14.5%)
O 88 Vina Erdut, Ledena Berba
Mirisavi Traminac, Hrvatsko
Podunavlje, Continental 2012 (12.2%)
Kosovo
Bronze
red
O 88 Agrokosova, She 2015 (13.8%)
O 86 Kulla Sefa, Reserve Cabernet
Sauvignon, Dukagjini, Rahovec 2016
(13.5%)
Macedonia
Silver
white
O 94 Venec, Temjanika, Tikvesh,
Povardarje 2017 (13%)
Silver
red
O 93 Tikveš, T’ga Za Jug Vranec,
Tikvesh, Povardarje 2016 (13.4%)
O 92 Tikveš, Alexandria Cuvée,
Tikvesh, Povardarje 2016 (14%)
O 90 Bovin, A’gupka, Tikvesh,
Povardarje 2012 (15.5%)
O 90 Bovin, Daron Superior,
Tikvesh, Povardarje 2014 (13.5%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Venec, Disan Riesling, Tikvesh,
Povardarje 2017 (13%)
O 87 Tikveš, Oak Edition Chardonnay,
Tikvesh, Povardarje 2017 (13.6%)
O 86 Stobi, Rkaciteli, Tikvesh,
Povardarje 2016 (14%)
O 86 Tikveš, Classic Temjanika,
Tikvesh, Povardarje 2017 (12.6%)
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Silver
red
Beth Willard O 92 Zvonko Bogdan, Icon
Campana Rubimus, Subotica,
Balkans Regional co-Chair Vojvodina 2013 (13.5%)
O 91 Janko, Crveni Zapis,
What should we buy from here? Croatian
reds were a highlight, especially blends from Centralna Srbija 2016 (14.5%)
O 91 Virtus W, Prokupac 2016 (13%)
the coastal regions. No single variety
O 90 Aleksic, Amanet Vranac,
dominated the successful wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Vranje, Nišava-South Morava 2013
Franc, Merlot, Syrah and Teran all featured in big, generous and
(15%)
stylish reds. The use of oak was important, both in terms of quality O 90 Manastira Bukovo, Merlot,
of barrel used and the fact that the wood did not overpower the Negotinska Krajina 2015 (13.5%)
fruit. These wines offer balance, ripeness and complexity. O 90 Podrum Cokot, Radovan
Prokupac, Kruševac, West Morava
What should we keep an eye on? There was an intriguing flight of
2015 (14%)
Zilavka whites from Bosnia-Herzegovina. While none took Gold
O 90 Podrum Janko, Zavet Stari,
(the region won Gold for a red Vranac) there were some very solid
Centralna Srbija 2015 (14%)
Silvers and Bronzes displaying racy acidity and lots of flavour.
O 90 Tonković, Rapsodija Kadarka,
These very refreshing wines offer a good point of difference to
Subotica, Vojvodina 2014 (13.5%)
consumers looking for more than popular international varieties. O 90 Vinarija Deuric, Deuric Probus,
Fruška Gora, Srem 2016 (13.3%)
O 90 Virtus, Credo, Mlava,
Sumadija-Great Morava 2013 (13.5%)
Bronze Bronze
Bronze
red
O 89 Podrum Cokot, Experiment
Prokupac, Kruševac, West Morava
2016 (13%)
O 89 Zvonko Bogdan, Zivot Teče
2016 (13%)
O 88 Erdevik, Trianon Merlot-
Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah 2015
(13.5%)
O 88 Janko, Bifora, Centralna Srbija
2016 (14.7%)
O 88 Kovačević, R Edition Aurelius
2012 (14.5%)
O 88 Molowinery, Crveni Inat, Srem
2010 (14%)
O 88 Temet, Ergo, Jagodina,
Sumadija-Great Morava 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Temet, Tri Morave, Jagodina,
Sumadija-Great Morava 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Vinarija Despotika, Trag
Merlot, Oplenac, Sumadija-Great
Morava 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Virtus, Marselan, Mlava,
Sumadija-Great Morava 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Ivanović, Prokupac 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Ivanović, No 1/2 2015 (14.5%)

rosé red Bronze O 86 Vinarija Grabak, Modrovrana,

O 86 Tikveš, Alexandria, Tikvesh,
Povardarje 2017 (11.8%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Puklavec Family Wines,
Puklavec&Friends Cabernet
Sauvignon 2016 (14%)
O 89 Stobi, Verdot, Tikvesh,
Povardarje 2013 (14%)
O 89 Tikveš, Special Selection Vranec,
Tikvesh, Povardarje 2016 (14.2%)
O 88 Tikveš, Plavec Special Selection,
Tikvesh, Povardarje 2016 (14%)
O 88 Tikveš, Special Selection
Cabernet Franc 2017 (14%)
O 87 Bovin, Venus, Tikvesh,
Povardarje 2015 (13.1%)
O 86 Kamnik, Terroir Grand Reserve
Vranec, Veles, Povardarje 2015 (16%)
Montenegro
Silver
red
O 92 Plantaže, Resérve Vranac,
Podgorica 2011 (14.6%)
Bronze
white
O 88 Savina, Chardonnay, Bay of
Kotor, Grbaljski 2017 (13.7%)
O 86 Plantaže, Crnogorska
Malvazija, Podgorica 2016 (13%)
O 86 Plantaže, Pro Anima Pinot
Blanc, Podgorica 2016 (14.2%)
O 88 Plantaže, Epoha, Podgorica
2012 (14.5%)
O 87 Plantaže, Premijer, Podgorica
2009 (15.4%)
O 87 Savina, Merlot, Bay of Kotor,
Grbaljski 2015 (14.2%)
O 86 Plantaže, Crnogorski Vranac,
Podgorica 2015 (13.1%)
O 86 Plantaže, Vladika, Podgorica
2013 (14.3%)
O 86 Rade Rajkovic, Stup, Podgorica
2015 (13.5%)
Serbia
Silver
sparkling white
O 92 Aleksic, Biser Smederevka
Brut, Vranje, Nišava-South Morava
2014 (11.5%)
Silver
white
O 90 Aleksić, Zuti Cvet Tamjanika,
Vranje, Nišava-South Morava 2017
(12%)
O 90 Temet, Tri Morave, Jagodina,
Sumadija-Great Morava 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Virtus W, Pinot Grigio 2017
(13.5%)
Silver
rosé
O 90 Erdevik, Nostra 2017 (13.5%)
sparkling white
O 87 Atos-Fructum, The, Srem 2015
(11.3%)
Bronze
white
O 88 Lastar, Tamjanika, Jagodina,
Sumadija-Great Morava 2016 (13%)
O 87 Podrum Janko, Misija,
Centralna Srbija 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Vinarija Despotika, Nebo
Riesling-Pinot Blanc, Oplenac,
Sumadija-Great Morava 2016 (13%)
O 86 Janko, Vrtlog, Centralna Srbija
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Lastar, Chardonnay, Jagodina,
Sumadija-Great Morava 2016 (13%)
O 86 Pik Oplenac, Villa Muscat
Ottonel, Oplenac, Sumadija-Great
Morava 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Podrum Janko, Smederevka,
Centralna Srbija 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Temet, Ergo, Jagodina,
Sumadija-Great Morava 2016 (13%)
O 86 Temet, Pinot Grigio, Jagodina,
Sumadija-Great Morava 2016 (13%)
O 86 Vinarija Despotika, Morava,
Oplenac, Sumadija-Great Morava
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Vinarija Zvonko Bogdan,
Chardonnay 2015 (14%)
O 86 Virtus W, Gewürztraminer 2017
(13.5%)
Bronze
rosé
O 86 Temet, Tri Morave, Jagodina,
Sumadija-Great Morava 2016 (13%)
Kruševac, West Morava 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Virtus W, Pinot Noir, Mlava,
Sumadija-Great Morava 2015 (14%)
Slovenia
Silver
sparkling white
O 94 Bjana, Brut, Goriška Brda,
Primorska NV (12%)
O 92 Bjana, Cuvée Prestige,
Goriška Brda, Primorska 2011 (12%)
O 91 Medot, Penina Cuvée Brut,
Goriška Brda, Primorska NV (12.5%)
O 90 Bjana, Brut Zero, Goriška
Brda, Primorska 2012 (12%)
O 90 Gašper, Penina, Goriška
Brda, Primorska 2016 (11%)
O 90 Istenič, Prestige Extra Brut,
Bizeljsko-Sremič, Posavje 2013 (13%)
Silver
sparkling rosé
O 90 Bjana, Brut Rosé, Goriška
Brda, Primorska NV (12%)
Silver
white
O 94 Vinakras, Vitovska Prestige,
Kras, Primorska 2015 (13.5%)
O 92 Belica, Izbrano Belo, Goriška
Brda, Primorska 2013 (13.5%)
O 92 Dveri Pax, Laški Rizling
Welschriesling, Stajerska
Slovenija, Podravje 2017 (12.5%)
O 92 Gašper, Malvazija, Goriška
Brda, Primorska 2016 (14%) ➢

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Podravje 2017 (13.5%)
O 91 Carolina Jakoncic, Bela
Carolina, Goriška Brda, Primorska
2015 (13.5%)
O 91 Marjan Simčič, Opoka Cru
Rebula, Goriška Brda, Primorska
2015 (13%)
O 91 Puklavec Family Wines,
Jeruzalem Ormož Sivi Pinot,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2017
(12.9%)
O 91 Vina Cerič, Jantar Malečnik,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje
2016 (13%)
O 90 Atelier Kramar, Bohem,
Goriška Brda, Primorska 2015 (14%)
O 90 Atelier Kramar, Primario,
Goriška Brda, Primorska 2016 (13%)
O 90 Belica, Sauvignon, Goriška
Brda, Primorska 2016 (14%)
O 90 Bužinel, Rebula, Goriška
Brda, Primorska 2016 (12%)
O 90 Dobuje, Rebula, Goriška
Brda, Primorska 2017 (13%)
O 90 Dveri-Pax, Furmint, Stajerska
Slovenija, Podravje 2016 (12.5%)
O 90 Dveri-Pax, Renski Rizling,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2016
(13%)
O 90 Dveri-Pax, Sauvignon Blanc,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2017
(13.5%)
O 90 Dveri-Pax, Traminec
Gewürztraminer, Stajerska
Slovenija, Podravje 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Hisa Vin Emino, Sauvignon,
Smarje-Virštanj, Podravje 2017 (13%)
O 90 Marjan Simčič, Opoka
Jordano Sauvignon Blanc, Goriška
Brda, Primorska 2015 (14%)
O 90 Ptujska Klet, Pullus
Sauvignon, Stajerska Slovenija,
Podravje 2017 (12.8%)
O 90 Puklavec Family Wines,
Jeruzalem Ormož Renski Rizling,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2017
(12.1%)
O 90 Puklavec Family Wines,
Seven Numbers Furmint, Stajerska
Slovenija, Podravje 2016 (13.3%)
O 90 Puklavec Family Wines,
Seven Numbers Single Vineyard
Pinot Grigio, Stajerska Slovenija,
Podravje 2017 (12.3%)
O 90 Puklavec Family Wines,
White Cuveé, Stajerska Slovenija,
Podravje 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Vinska Klet Brda, Colliano
Ribolla Gialla, Goriška Brda,
Primorska 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Vinska Klet Brda, Colliano,
Goriška Brda, Primorska 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Zlati Grič, Sauvignon,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2017
(11.5%)
O 90 Zlati Gric, Sivi Pinot, Stajerska
Slovenija, Podravje 2017 (13%)
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Silver
red
O 94 Mulit, Rdeče, Goriška Brda,
Primorska 2015 (13%)
O 92 Simčič, Opoka Merlot, Goriška
Brda, Primorska 2012 (14.5%)
O 91 Atelier Kramar, Garanza,
Goriška Brda, Primorska 2013
(14.5%)
O 91 Dveri Pax, Modri Pinot,
Stajerska, Podravje 2012 (13%)
O 91 Krainz, Jeruzo Pinot Noir,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2015
(12.5%)
O 91 Vinakras, Teranton, Kras,
Primorska 2013 (13%)
O 90 Benčina, Pinot Noir, Vipavska
Dolina, Primorska 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Colja Vino CV, QV Red Blend,
Kras, Primorska 2012 (13.5%)
O 90 Marjan Simčič, Opoka Begg
Breg Cru Pinot Noir, Goriška Brda,
Primorska 2014 (13%)
O 90 Metlika, Portugalka, Bela
Krajina, Posavje 2017 (13%)
O 90 Vinakras, Teran Prestige,
Kras, Primorska 2016 (13%)
O 90 Vinska Klet Brda, Colliano
Cuvée, Goriška Brda, Primorska
2015 (13%)
O 90 Vinska Klet Frelih, Echo Rdece,
Dolenjska, Posavje 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Zajc Family Winery, Modra
Frankinja, Bizeljsko-Sremič,
Posavje 2017 (12.5%)
Silver
sweet white
O 93 Dveri Pax, Sipon Furmint,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2016
(11.5%)
Balkan judge Christian
Thorsholt Jacobsen
O 92 Brglez, Laški Rizling,
Maribor, Podravje 2007 (11%)
O 90 Bjana, Solis Riserva, Goriška
Brda, Primorska 2011 (14%)
Silver
sweet red
O 90 Dveri Pax, Straw Wine
Blaufrankisch, Stajerska Slovenija,
Podravje 2015 (9.5%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 89 Istenic, Prestige Extra Brut,
Bizeljsko-Sremič, Posavje 2011 (13%)
O 88 Bjana, Terroir Brut, Goriška
Brda, Primorska NV (12%)
O 88 Dveri-Pax, DP Sipon Brut,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2015
(12%)
O 88 Istenič, No1 Brut, Bizeljsko-
Sremič, Posavje 2015 (12.5%)
O 88 Simonič, Semiška Penina Brut,
Bela Krajina, Posavje NV (12%)
O 87 Dveri-Pax, DP Brut, Stajerska
Slovenija, Podravje 2012 (12.5%)
O 87 Medot, Penina 48 Brut, Goriška
Brda, Primorska NV (12.5%)
O 87 Medot, Penina Cuvée Extra
Brut, Goriška Brda, Primorska NV
(12.5%)
O 87 Vipava 1894, Penina Zelen,
Vipavska Dolina, Primorska 2015
(12%)
Bronze
sparkling rosé
O 86 Medot, Rosé Brut, Goriška
Brda, Primorska NV (12.5%)
O 86 Vinska Klet Frelih, Frelih Rosé
Brut, Dolenjska, Posavje 2009 (11%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Druzovič, Sisi Pinot Grigio,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2017
(12.5%)
O 89 Druzovič, Sisi Riesling,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2017
(12.5%)
O 89 Dveri-Pax, Sauvignon Blanc,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2016
(13%)
O 89 Krasno, Sauvignon Blanc-
Ribolla Gialla, Goriška Brda,
Primorska 2017 (13%)
O 89 Ptujska Klet, Pullus G
Sauvignon Blanc, Stajerska
Slovenija, Podravje 2017 (12.9%)
O 89 Puklavec Family Wines, Seven
Numbers Sauvignon Blanc, Stajerska
Slovenija, Podravje 2017 (12.2%)
O 89 Vinska Klet Brda, Bagueri
Sauvignon Blanc, Goriška Brda,
Primorska 2013 (14%)
O 88 Druzovič, Sisi Sauvignon Blanc,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2017
(12.5%)
O 88 Fedora, Pinela, Vipavska
Dolina, Primorska 2017 (12.7%)
O 88 Kobal, Sauvignon Blanc,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2017
(14%)
O 88 Ptujska Klet, Pullus Sivi Pinot,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2017
(12.7%)
O 88 Puklavec Family Wines,
Furmint 2135, Stajerska Slovenija,
Podravje 2016 (13.4%)
O 88 Puklavec Family Wines,
Jeruzalem Ormož Traminec,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2017
(13%)
O 88 Puklavec Family Wines,
Puklavec & Friends Sauvignon
Blanc-Furmint, Stajerska Slovenija,
Podravje 2017 (11.9%)
O 88 Puklavec Family Wines,
Puklavec & Friends Sauvignon
Blanc-Pinot Grigio, Stajerska
Slovenija, Podravje 2017 (11.8%)
O 88 Santomas, Malvazija,
Slovenska Istra, Primorska 2017
(13.5%)
O 87 Dobuje, Chardonnay, Goriška
Brda, Primorska 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Druzovič, Sisi Traminer,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2017
(12.5%)
O 87 Erzetič, Rebula, Goriška Brda,
Primorska 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Gašper, Chardonnay-Rebula,
Goriška Brda, Primorska 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Kobal, Pinot Grigio, Stajerska
Slovenija, Podravje 2017 (14.5%)
O 87 Krainz, Private Selection
Sipon-Furmint, Stajerska Slovenija,
Podravje 2016 (11.5%)
O 87 Marjan Simčič, Opoka
Chardonnay, Goriška Brda,
Primorska 2014 (14%)

O 87 Vinska Klet Frelih, Echo Belo,
Dolenjska, Posavje 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Bužinel, Elvis Belo, Goriška
Brda, Primorska 2016 (13%)
O 86 Dveri-Pax, Rumeni Muškat,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2017
(12.5%)
O 86 Dveri-Pax, Sivi Pinot Gris,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2017
(12.5%)
O 86 Fedora, Zelen, Vipavska
Dolina, Primorska 2016 (11.7%)
O 86 Puklavec Family Wines,
Jeruzalem Ormož Rumeni Muškat,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje 2017
(10.3%)
O 86 Ronk, Selectus Chardonnay,
Goriška Brda, Primorska 2015
(13.5%)
O 86 Ronk, Selectus Sauvignon
Blanc, Goriška Brda, Primorska 2015
(13.5%)
O 86 Simčič, Classic Pinot Grigio,
Goriška Brda, Primorska 2016 (14%)
O 86 Vinakoper, Capris Malvazija,
Slovenska Istra, Primorska 2016
(14.1%)
O 86 Vino Kupljen Jeruzalem
Svetinje, Sirius, Stajerska Slovenija,
Podravje 2015 (12.5%)
O 86 Vino Marc, Pinela, Vipavska
Dolina, Primorska 2017 (12.5%)
Bronze
rosé
O 88 Zlati Gric, Stajerska Slovenija,
Podravje 2017 (12.5%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Moro, Margherita, Goriška
Brda, Primorska 2009 (15%)
O 89 Vinakoper, Istrijan Shiraz,
Slovenska Istra, Primorska 2016
(13.8%)
O 89 Vinska Klet Frelih, Frelih Noir,
Dolenjska, Posavje 2016 (14%)
O 88 Vinakoper, Refošk Rex Fuscus,
Slovenska Istra, Primorska 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Vinakras, Izbrani Teran, Kras,
Primorska 2017 (13%)
O 88 Vino Kupljen Jeruzalem
Svetinje, Passion, Stajerska
Slovenija, Podravje 2015 (13%)
O 87 Metlika, Crnina, Bela Krajina,
Posavje 2016 (11.5%)
O 87 Vinakoper, Capris Cabernet
Sauvignon, Slovenska Istra,
Primorska 2013 (14.5%)
O 86 Hisa Vin Emino, Eminent Modra
Frankinja, Smarje-Virštanj, Podravje
2015 (12%)
O 86 Santomas, Refošk, Slovenska
Istra, Primorska 2017 (13.5%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES BALKANS – BEAUJOLAIS
Beaujolais
O 87 Château du Moulin-à-Vent,
Moulin-à-Vent 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Domaine Ruet, Voujon, Brouilly
2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Dufour Père & Fils, Clos de
Ponchon, Régnié 2015 (13.5%)
Silver Bronze O 87 G Gelin, Domaine des Nugues,
red red Fleurie 2016 (13%)
O 87 Georges Duboeuf, Château des
O 90 Louis Boillot, Les Rouchaux, O 89 Domaine Ruet, Cuvée Vieilles
Capitans, Juliénas 2016 (13%)
Moulin-à-Vent 2016 (13%) Vignes, Brouilly 2016 (13%)
O 87 Georges Duboeuf, Juliénas
O 90 Mommessin, Côte du Puy Les O 88 Château de Pierreux, Grande
2016 (13%)
Grandes Mises, Morgon 2016 (13%) Reserve, Brouilly 2015 (14%)
O 87 Jacques Charlet, Domaine de la
O 90 Mommessin, Grandes Mises, O 88 Château des Jacques, Fleurie
Maison Rose, Brouilly 2017 (12.5%)
2015 (13%)
Côte de Brouilly 2016 (13%) O 87 Jacques Charlet, Domaine de la
O 88 Domaine du Penlois, Bonnerues
O 90 Nicole Chanrion, Côte de Viroylette, Fleurie 2016 (12.7%)
Pinot Noir, Vin de France 2016 (13%)
Brouilly 2016 (13%) O 88 Mommessin, Grandes Mises, O 87 Jean Loron, Xavier & Nicolas
O 90 Richard Jambon, 24 M, Barbet Vieilles Vignes, Moulin-à-
St-Amour 2016 (13.5%)
Moulin-à-Vent 2015 (13%) Vent 2016 (13.4%)
O 88 P Ferraud, Domaine Rolland,
Brouilly 2017 (13%) O 87 Louis Bourisset, Les Pierres
Bronze O 88 Richard Jambon, 12 M, Dorées Gamay Noir, Beaujolais 2017
(13%)
white Moulin-à-Vent 2015 (13%)
O 86 Château de Pizay, Reserve De
O 87 Château de la Terrière, Brouilly
O 89 Domaine du Penlois, 2016 (13.5%) Pizay, Beaujolais-Villages 2017 (13%)
Chardonnay du Châtelard, O 87 Château du Chatelard, Cuvée O 86 Domaine André Colonge,
Beaujolais Blanc 2016 (13%) Les Roches, Morgon 2016 (12.8%) Beaujolais-Villages 2017 (13%)
O 86 Château du Chatelard, Secret O 87 Château du Chatelard, Cuvée O 86 Domaine de Reverdon, Brouilly
de Chardonnay, Beaujolais Blanc Les Vieilles Vignes, Beaujolais- 2017 (13.5%)
2017 (13.5%) Villages 2016 (12.6%) O 86 Domaine du Penlois, Lancié,
Beaujolais-Villages 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Domaine Girin, Coteaux du Razet
Vieilles Vignes, Beaujolais 2017 (13%)
O 86 Domaine Joncy, Côte de
Bernard Burtschy Brouilly 2016 (13%)
O 86 Domaine Pardon, Cuvée de
Beaujolais Regional Chair l’Ermitage, Beaujolais-Villages 2017
(13%)
What should we buy from here? We only saw O 86 Booths, Fleurie 2015 (13%)
111 entries across the whole 15,000ha of the O 86 G Gelin, Domaine des Nugues,
Beaujolais region at this year’s DWWA, and it Beaujolais-Villages 2016 (13%)
was clear these weren’t the best wines: we O 86 Georges Duboeuf, Domaine
only awarded five Silver and 46 Bronze. But there are still some des Quatre Vents, Fleurie 2016 (13%)
fine wines being made here – especially from the very best crus on
O 86 Georges Duboeuf, Jean Ernest
Descombes, Morgon 2016 (13%)
the finest terroirs of granite. Such wines, made in the traditional
O 86 Jacques Charlet, Clos des
method of long fermentations in open-top tanks and ageing of Poulettes, Juliénas 2017 (13.8%)
two years or more, are capable of the same quality and ageability O 86 Jacques Dépagneux, Côte du Py
as great Burgundies and northern Rhônes. The 2015s are just being Cuvée Mathilde, Morgon 2016 (13%)
released now. Meanwhile, the thermovinification and carbonic O 86 Jacques Dépagneux, Cuvée Louis
maceration processes that produce Beaujolais Nouveau have Vieilles Vignes, Beaujolais 2017 (12.5%)
spread out widely across all Beaujolais appellations. Producers in O 86 Jean Loron, Château de
Bellevue Vieilles Vignes, Brouilly
the crus should leave this simple, low-priced, early-drinking wine
2016 (12.9%)
style to the basic AP Beaujolais appellation. O 86 Jean Loron, Château de
What should we keep an eye on? Along with Champagne, Bellevue, Fleurie 2016 (12.8%)
Beaujolais is the French region that uses the most chemicals to O 86 Jean Loron, Château de la
Pierre, Brouilly 2017 (13.5%)
produce grapes and wines – ironic given the so-called ‘natural’
O 86 Jean Loron, Domaine du Sabot,
wines they are known for. It is also the region with the fewest Beaujolais-Villages 2017 (12.9%)
organic producers (10% across France overall but less than 2% in O 86 Joël Lacoque, Cuvée Marie
Beaujolais), and those certified biodynamic are even rarer – even Jeanne Côte de Py, Morgon 2015 (13%)
O 86 Louis Tête, Brouilly 2016 (13%)
though many claim they are. Consequently, those true minimal-
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Beaujolais
interventionist, organic and biodynamic producers deserve
2017 (12.5%)
acclaim, and their wines are the ones we should be rewarding.
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Dominique
Finally, where are the Beaujolais Villages? Basic AP Beaujolais and
Piron, St-Amour 2016 (13.5%)
the 10 crus are widely seen on shelves but the Villages appellation O 86 Mommessin, Château de
– which represents one third of the region’s area – seems to have Pierreux Reserve, Brouilly 2017 (14%)
completely disappeared. More of these at DWWA 2019 please! O 86 Vignerons de Bel Air, Côte de
Brouilly 2017 (13.5%) ➢
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Bordeaux
Silver
white
O 91 Château Brown, Pessac-
Léognan 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Bellavizio, Bordeaux 2015
(13.8%)
O 90 Dourthe, Château La Garde,
Pessac-Léognan 2016 (13%)
Silver
red
O 94 Famille Roux, Château La
Valade L’Intime, Fronsac 2015 (14%)
O 94 Henri Garde, Château
Haut-Goujon, Lalande-de-
Pomerol 2016 (14.5%)
O 93 Château Brillette, Haut
Brillette, Moulis 2015 (13.5%)
O 93 Château Cantin, St-Emilion
GC 2015 (14.5%)
O 93 Château Pipeau, St-Emilion
GC 2015 (14%)
O 92 Château Belcier, Les Tours,
St-Emilion GC 2016 (15%)
O 92 Château Boutisse, St-Emilion
GC 2015 (14.5%)
O 92 Château Cissac, Cru
Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc 2015 (13%)
O 92 Château Fonplegade,
St-Emilion GCC 2015 (14.5%)
O 92 Château Lécuyer, Pomerol
2015 (14%)
O 92 Château Nouret, Sélection,
Médoc 2014 (13%)
O 92 Château Palais Cardinal,
St-Emilion GC 2015 (13.5%)
O 92 Château St-Hilaire, Cru
Bourgeois, Médoc 2015 (13.5%)
O 92 Dourthe, Reserve, Montagne
St-Emilion 2016 (14%)
O 91 Aurélius, St-Emilion GC 2015
(14%)
O 91 Château Bellefont, Marquis,
St-Emilion GC 2016 (15%)
O 91 Château d’Arcins, Cru
Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc 2016 (13%)
O 91 Château de Pressac,
St-Emilion GCC 2015 (15%)
O 91 Château du Cartillon, Cru
Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc 2015 (14%)
O 91 Château du Moulin Noir,
Lussac St-Emilion 2015 (15%)
O 91 Château Guillaume Blanc, 1562,
Bordeaux Supérieur 2016 (14%)
O 91 Château Haut-Brisson, La
Grave, St-Emilion GC 2016 (13%)
O 91 Château la Claymore, Lussac
St-Emilion 2016 (14.5%)
O 91 Château les Carmes Haut-
Brion, Pessac-Léognan 2015 (14%)
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O 91 Château Marquis de Terme,
Margaux 2015 (14%)
O 91 Château Maurac, Cru
Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc 2015
(13.5%)
O 91 Château Piganeau, St-Emilion
GC 2015 (14%)
O 91 Château Vieux Chaigneau,
Lalande-de-Pomerol 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 De Mour, Lady de Mour,
Margaux 2016 (13%)
O 91 Enclos de Viaud, Lalande-de-
Pomerol 2016 (14%)
O 91 Jaques Rambeaud, Château
Haut Musset, Montagne St-Emilion
2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Majestic Wine, Definition
Claret, Médoc 2014 (13%)
O 91 Vignobles des Quatre Vents,
Clos des Quatre Vents, Margaux
2015 (13.4%)
O 90 Bantegnies, Château Haut
Bertinerie, Blaye Côtes de
Bordeaux 2016 (14%)
O 90 Barton & Guestier, Terrasses
des Dames, Margaux 2016 (13%)
O 90 Berry Bros & Rudd, Good
Ordinary Claret, Bordeaux 2015
(13.5%)
O 90 Château Armens, St-Emilion
GC 2015 (14%)
O 90 Château Biac, Cadillac Côtes
de Bordeaux 2012 (13.5%)
O 90 Château Brown, Pessac-
Léognan 2015 (14%)
O 90 Château Cadet-Bon,
St-Emilion GCC 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Château Capet Guillier,
St-Emilion GC 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Château du Bousquet, Côtes
de Bourg 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Château du Lort, Bordeaux
Supérieur 2016 (14%)
O 90 Château du Monthil, Médoc
2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Château Feytit Divon,
St-Georges St-Emilion 2015 (15%)
O 90 Château Fonplegade,
Château L’Enclos, Pomerol 2015
(13%)
O 90 Château Gourran, Grande
Réserve, Cadillac Côtes de
Bordeaux 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Château Guillon, Graves
2016 (14%)
O 90 Château Haut-Bacalan,
Pessac-Léognan 2010 (15%)
O 90 Château Haut-Guiraud,
Péché du Roy, Côtes de Bourg
2016 (14%)
O 90 Château Haut-Veyrac,
St-Emilion GC 2015 (14%)
O 90 Château Hourtou, Côtes de
Bourg 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Château Jouvente, Graves
2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Château La Clare, Cru
Bourgeois, Médoc 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Château La Clarière
Laithwaite, Castillon Côtes de
Bordeaux 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Château La Croix Ferrandat,
St-Emilion 2016 (14%)
O 90 Château La Garde, Pessac-
Léognan 2014 (13%)
O 90 Château La Haute Claymore,
Lussac St-Emilion 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Château la Marzelle,
St-Emilion GCC 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Château La Motte de
Gaillardet, Bordeaux 2016 (13%)
O 90 Château La Truffe, Pomerol
2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Château Labrie, St-Emilion
GC 2016 (13.7%)
O 90 Château Larose-Trintaudon,
Cru Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc 2015
(13.5%)
O 90 Château Lavergne Dulong, L
du, Bordeaux Supérieur 2016 (14%)
O 90 Château Le Caillou, Pomerol
2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Château Le Grand Verdus,
Réserve, Bordeaux Supérieur 2016
(13.5%)
O 90 Château Les Conseillans,
Côtes de Bordeaux 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Château Lestage Simon, Cru
Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc 2015
(14.5%)
O 90 Château Magondeau,
Passion, Fronsac 2016 (14%)
O 90 Château Malbec, Bordeaux
2016 (14%)
O 90 Château Malescasse, Le
Moulin Rose de Malescasse,
Haut-Médoc 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Château Marchand,
Montagne St-Emilion 2016 (14.1%)
O 90 Château Millaud-Montlabert,
St-Emilion GC 2016 (14%)
O 90 Château Mille Roses,
Margaux 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Château Mongravey, Cru
Bourgeois, Margaux 2015 (13%)
O 90 Château Myon de L’Enclos,
Cru Bourgeois, Moulis 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Château Patache d’Aux, Cru
Bourgeois, Médoc 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Château Perron, Lalande-de-
Pomerol 2015 (13%)
O 90 Château Queyron
Pindefleurs, St-Emilion GC 2015
(14%)
O 90 Château Sissan, Grande
Réserve, Cadillac Côtes de
Bordeaux 2016 (14%)
O 90 Clinet, Ronan Pur’Cab,
Bordeaux 2015 (14%)
O 90 Clinet, Ronan, Bordeaux
2015 (14%)
O 90 Côtes Rocheuses, St-Emilion
GC 2015 (14%)
O 90 Domaine de Valmengaux,
Bordeaux 2015 (13%)
O 90 Dourthe, Château le Boscq
Cru Bourgeois, St-Estèphe 2014
(13.5%)
O 90 Dourthe, Château Pey La
Tour Reserve, Bordeaux Supérieur
2015 (15%)
O 90 Falgueyret Léglise, Château
Rousset-Caillau, Bordeaux
Supérieur 2016 (14%)
O 90 Famille Carles, Château
Coudert, St-Emilion GC 2015 (15%)
O 90 Jean-Noël Boidron, Château
Corbin Michotte, St-Emilion GC
2014 (13%)
O 90 Jean-Noël Boidron, Château
Corbin Michotte, St-Emilion GC
2015 (14%)
O 90 La Croix d’Ardit, Bordeaux
2016 (13%)
O 90 Les Roches de Yon-Figeac,
St-Emilion GC 2015 (14%)
O 90 Prestige de Laulan Ducos,
Médoc 2016 (13%)
O 90 Vignobles Dubois, Nectar
des Bertrands, Blaye Côtes de
Bordeaux 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Vignobles Dugoua, Château
Grand Abord Cuvée Passion,
Graves 2016 (13%)
Silver
sweet white
O 93 Château Caillou, Sauternes
2015 (13.6%)
O 92 Château d’Arche, Sauternes
2015 (14%)
O 92 Château Laville, Sauternes
2015 (13.5%)
O 91 Yvon Mau, Tesco Finest,
Sauternes 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Château Lafaurie-
Peyraguey, La Chapelle,
Sauternes 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Château Suau, Sauternes
2015 (13.5%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 87 Bertrand Ravache, L’Instant
Brut, Crémant de Bordeaux NV (12.5%)
O 87 Jaillance, Icône Blanc de Noirs
Extra Brut, Crémant de Bordeaux
2011 (12.5%)
O 87 Louis Vallon, Légende Brut,
Crémant de Bordeaux 2013 (11.7%)
O 86 Louis Vallon, Brut, Crémant de
Bordeaux NV (12%)
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Bronze O 88 Morrisons, Sauvignon Blanc,

Bordeaux 2017 (12%)
O 86 Dourthe, Château Rahoul,
Graves 2016 (13%)
O 89 Château Rollan de By, Cru
Bourgeois, Médoc 2015 (13%)
sparkling rosé O 87 Baron de Lestac, Bordeaux O 86 Ducourt, Château de O 89 Château Seguin, Pessac-
O 88 Louis Vallon, Rosé Brut, 2017 (12.4%) Beauregard-Ducourt, Entre-Deux- Léognan 2015 (14%)
Crémant de Bordeaux NV (11.7%) O 87 Calvet, Sauvignon Reserve, Mers 2017 (12.5%) O 89 Château Tour Bellevue,
O 86 Charme d’Aliénor, Rosé Brut, Bordeaux 2017 (12%) O 86 Fabien Lalanne, Château Haut-Médoc 2016 (13%)
O 87 Château Bonnet, Sauvignon Lassalle, Graves 2016 (12.5%) O 89 Château Tour des Termes,
Crémant de Bordeaux NV (12%)
Blanc-Sémillon-Muscadelle, O 86 Savas, Charme de Fonbadet, St-Estèphe 2014 (13.5%)
Entre-Deux-Mers 2017 (12.5%) Bordeaux 2017 (12%) O 89 Château Tour Grand Faurie,
Bronze O 87 Château de Cruzeau, Pessac- St-Emilion GC 2015 (14%)
white Léognan 2015 (13.5%) Bronze O 89 Château Val D’Or, Tesco Finest
O 87 Château de L’Hospital, Graves St-Emilion Grand Cru, St-Emilion GC
O 89 Château Guiteronde, Blanc 2016 (14.5%)
rosé 2014 (13%)
Elevé en Fût de Chêne, Bordeaux O 87 Château Haut-Rian, Bordeaux O 88 Château Penin, Bordeaux 2017 O 89 Château Vieux Mougnac,
2015 (14%) 2017 (12.5%) (12.5%) Bordeaux Supérieur 2011 (13%)
O 89 Château Magondeau, O 87 Château Le Grand Verdus, O 87 Château Guiteronde, Bordeaux O 89 Château Yon-Figeac,
Bordeaux 2017 (12.5%) Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon, 2017 (12.3%) St-Emilion GCC 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Barton & Guestier, Petit Nancy Bordeaux 2017 (12.5%) O 86 Clarence Dillon Wines, O 89 Cordier, Enjoy La Vie,
Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon, O 86 Berry Bros & Rudd, Extra Clarendelle, Bordeaux 2017 (12.5%) Bordeaux 2016 (13.3%)
Bordeaux 2017 (12.5%) Ordinary White, Graves 2016 (12.5%) O 89 David Bernard, Château
O 88 Berry Bros & Rudd, Good O 86 Château de Landiras, Graves
Ordinary White, Bordeaux 2016 (12%) 2017 (13%)
Bronze Flouquet Invictus, St-Emilion GC
2015 (13%)
O 88 Bertrand Ravache, L’Instant, O 86 Château Haut-Mouleyre, red O 89 Domaines Rollan de By,
Bordeaux 2017 (12%) Sauvignon, Bordeaux 2017 (12.5%)
O 89 Berry Bros & Rudd, Extra Château Tour Seran Cru Bourgeois,
O 88 Château de Belloc, Pessac- O 86 Château Huradin, Graves 2017
Ordinary Claret, Graves 2014 (13%) Médoc 2014 (14%)
Léognan 2016 (12.5%) (12.5%)
O 89 Cécile Aubert-Macarez, O 89 JCP Maltus, Château Laforge,
O 88 Château de Rauzan, Augey, O 86 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion, St-Emilion GC 2015 (14.5%)
Lalande de Gravet, St-Emilion GC
Bordeaux 2017 (11.5%) Pessac-Léognan 2015 (14%) O 89 L’Envolée de Lionne, Bordeaux
2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Château Guiteronde, Bordeaux O 86 Château Manon Des Brumes, 2016 (13%)
O 89 Chartron la Fleur, Bordeaux
2017 (13.5%) Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux 2017 (13%) 2015 (13%) O 89 Michel Gonet, Château Haut-
O 89 Château Bellevue-Cardon, Brana, Pessac-Léognan 2015 (14.5%)
Pauillac 2015 (13.5%) O 89 Robert Giraud, Château Le
O 89 Château Bernadotte, Cru Bocage Merlot, Bordeaux Supérieur
Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc 2014 (13%) 2015 (13.5%)
Jane Anson O 89 Château des Arras, Cuvée
Hestia, Bordeaux Supérieur 2016
O 89 Robert Giraud, Château
Timberlay Marie Paule, Bordeaux
Bordeaux Regional Chair (14.5%) Supérieur 2010 (13.5%)
O 89 Château des Tourelles, Cru O 89 Savas, B de Fonbadet,
What should we buy from here? It was a great Bourgeois, Médoc 2015 (13.5%) Bordeaux 2016 (13%)
year for Bordeaux at the DWWA, with a larger O 89 Château du Basque, St-Emilion O 89 Vignerons Moulis Listrac
than average number of medals. This was GC 2016 (14%) Cussac Fort Medoc, Grand Listrac,
O 89 Château Flouquet, Invictus, Listrac-Médoc 2015 (13.5%)
mainly because we had so many entries from 2015 and 2016, so
St-Emilion GC 2015 (13.5%) O 89 Vignobles des Quatre Vents,
found success at all price points. Both were great vintages with O 89 Château Godeau, St-Emilion Tayac-Plaisance, Margaux 2015
plenty of fruit and well-rounded tannins, giving winemakers a lot to GC 2015 (15%) (13.9%)
work with. We found some real standouts in the value-for-money O 89 Château Graveyron Poujeaux, O 88 Bantegnies, Château La
appellation Bordeaux Superieur, as well as in Fronsac and the Moulis 2014 (14%)
Baronnerie, Blaye Côtes de
St-Emilion satellites. At higher prices there were some wonderful O 89 Château Haut Pingat, Bordeaux
Bordeaux 2016 (14%)
2015 (13.5%)
Pomerols from 2015 – our highest medal-winning flight of the week O 88 Baron Philippe de Rothschild,
O 89 Château La Haye, Cru
– as well as some excellent St-Emilions from the same vintage. Mouton Cadet Réserve, Pauillac
Bourgeois, St-Estèphe 2016 (13.5%)
The whites disappointed a little. I’d liked to have seen more 2014 (13%)
O 89 Château la Révérence,
O 88 Béatrice et Vincent Rapin, La
high-quality bottles submitted, particularly from the 2017 vintage, St-Emilion GC 2015 (14%)
Dame de Onze Heures, St-Emilion
as I know they are out there and it’s a category the Bordelais should O 89 Château Le Cône, Le
GC 2015 (13.5%)
be pushing to consumers more effectively. We did get a few great Monarque, Blaye 2015 (14%)
O 89 Château Leroy-Beauval, O 88 Bellavizio, Bordeaux 2015 (14.5%)
Pessac-Léognan whites from 2016, but not as many medal-worthy O 88 Calvet, Limited Release Merlot,
Bordeaux Supérieur 2014 (13.5%)
wines as there should have been. O 89 Château Loudenne, Cru Bordeaux 2017 (13%)
Bourgeois, Médoc 2015 (13.5%) O 88 Caves de Rauzan, Château
What should we keep an eye on? There were a good number of
O 89 Château Magondeau, Beau Maurine, Bordeaux 2016 (12.5%)
interesting rosés and crémants on show with soft red fruits and O 88 Charmes de Kirwan, Margaux
Site, Fronsac 2015 (13.5%)
gentle acidities, although these are still categories that field wildly 2015 (13.5%)
O 89 Château Méric, Cru Bourgeois,
different styles and qualities. Our panel was split on this, but my Médoc 2015 (12.5%) O 88 Château Ascumbas, St-Emilion
favourites were the crémant rosés, which I thought did a great job of O 89 Château Méric, Le Plantier de GC 2015 (13.5%)
capturing some Bordeaux typicity in terms of fruit structure while Méric, Médoc 2014 (13%) O 88 Château Bois Mondont,
still remaining delicate enough to work in the rosé category. For the O 89 Château Mirefleurs, Bordeaux St-Germain Cru Bourgeois, Médoc
Supérieur 2016 (14%) 2015 (13%)
reds, we were extremely impressed by the subtler use of oak, even in
O 89 Château Moulin à Vent, Cru O 88 Château Brande-Bergère,
big vintages like 2016 and 2015. Sadly there were still some seriously
Bourgeois, Moulis 2016 (14%) Bordeaux Supérieur 2015 (13.5%)
woody wines, but far fewer than in previous big vintages. O 89 Château Pierrousselle, O 88 Château Brillette, Cru
Bordeaux 2016 (13.5%) Bourgeois, Moulis 2015 (14%) ➢

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O 88 Château Croix des Rouzes, O 88 Château Perron, Lalande-de- O 88 Maison Le Star, Château O 87 Château d’Arsac, Cru
Pomerol 2015 (14%) Pomerol 2016 (13%) Guillaume Blanc La Réserve, Bourgeois, Margaux 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Château D’Argan, Cru O 88 Château Pierre de Montignac, Bordeaux Supérieur 2016 (14%) O 87 Château de Belloc, Pessac-
Bourgeois, Médoc 2015 (13%) Cru Bourgeois, Médoc 2015 (13%) O 88 Malesan, Bordeaux 2016 (13.1%) Léognan 2014 (12.5%)
O 88 Château de Barbe Blanche, O 88 Château Suau, L’Artolie, O 88 Marks & Spencer, Château O 87 Château de Braude, Cru
Lussac St-Emilion 2014 (13.5%) Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux 2015 Rambauds Malbec, Bordeaux 2016 Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc 2015 (13%)
O 88 Château de Haut Coulon, (13.5%) (13%) O 87 Château de Breuil, Cru
Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux 2016 O 88 Château Tayac, Margaux 2015 O 88 Michel Lynch, Merlot-Cabernet Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc 2015 (13%)
(14%) (13.5%) Sauvignon, Bordeaux 2016 (13%) O 87 Château de Cruzeau, Pessac-
O 88 Château de Lauga, Haut-Médoc O 88 Château Tronquoy-Lalande, O 88 Tesco Finest, Château Boyd Léognan 2015 (13.5%)
2014 (13.5%) St-Estèphe 2015 (14%) Cantenac, Margaux 2014 (13.5%) O 87 Château de Ferrand, St-Emilion
O 88 Château de Parenchère, O 88 Châteaux Solidaires, Château O 88 Tour Prignac, Grande Reserve, GCC 2015 (15%)
Bordeaux Supérieur 2015 (14%) Haut Cabut, Blaye Côtes de Médoc 2016 (13.2%) O 87 Château de Lauga, Cru Artisan,
O 88 Château d’Eck, Pessac- Bordeaux 2016 (14.5%) O 88 Union de Guyenne, Château Haut-Médoc 2016 (13%)
Léognan 2014 (14%) O 88 Châteaux Solidaires, Château Bruni, Bordeaux Supérieur 2014 O 87 Château de Parenchère, Esprit
O 88 Château des Bardes, St-Emilion Haut Prieur, Blaye Côtes de (12.2%) de Parenchère, Bordeaux Supérieur
GC 2016 (14.5%) Bordeaux 2016 (14.7%) O 88 Vignobles Naulet, Vieux 2015 (14%)
O 88 Château des Tourelles, Cru O 88 Clos Systey, St-Emilion GC Château Palon, Montagne St- O 87 Château de Seguin, Cuvée
Bourgeois, Médoc 2016 (14%) 2015 (13.5%) Emilion 2015 (14.5%) Carpe Diem, Bordeaux Supérieur
O 88 Château du Moulin Noir, O 88 De Mour, Cadiot Merlot, O 87 Armand Chaperon, Montagne 2016 (13.5%)
Montagne St-Emilion 2015 (14.5%) Bordeaux Supérieur 2016 (14%) St-Emilion 2016 (13.5%) O 87 Château De Villegeorge,
O 88 Château Ducluzeau, Listrac- O 88 Domaine du Grande Ormeau, O 87 Baron de Lestac, Bordeaux Haut-Médoc 2015 (13.6%)
Médoc 2015 (13.5%) Lalande-de-Pomerol 2015 (14%) 2016 (13.2%) O 87 Château des Places, Graves
O 88 Château Dutruch, Grand O 88 Dourthe, Château Pey la Tour, O 87 Baron Philippe de Rothschild, 2016 (13.5%)
Poujeaux, Moulis 2014 (13%) Bordeaux 2016 (14%) Mouton Cadet, Bordeaux 2015 (13.5%) O 87 Château du Bousquet, Tholus
O 88 Château Fonplegade, Fleur de O 88 Ducourt, Château Briot, O 87 Berry Bros & Rudd, Château du du Colombier, Côtes de Bourg 2015
Fonplegade, St-Emilion GC 2015 Bordeaux 2016 (13.5%) Tertre, Margaux 2015 (12.5%) (13.5%)
(14.5%) O 88 Ducourt, Château Plaisance, O 87 Capitor, Bordeaux 2017 (13.1%) O 87 Château du Bousquet, Tholus
O 88 Château Grand Barail, Montagne St-Emilion 2016 (14.5%) O 87 Château Barreyres, Cru du Colombier, Côtes de Bourg 2016
Montagne St-Emilion 2016 (14%) O 88 Booths, Bordeaux 2015 (13.5%) Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc 2016 (13.5%) (13.5%)
O 88 Château Grand Jour, Côtes de O 88 JCP Maltus, Château Teyssier, O 87 Château Bonnet, Réserve, O 87 Château Dubraud, Blaye 2015
Bourg 2016 (14%) St-Emilion GC 2015 (14.5%) Bordeaux 2015 (14%) (13.5%)
O 88 Château Grand Renom, O 88 Kressmann, Château la O 87 Château Braude Fellonneau, O 87 Château Ferrande, Graves 2016
Bordeaux Supérieur 2015 (14%) Commanderie Cru Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc 2015 (13%) (14%)
O 88 Château Guichot, L’Eternel, St-Estèphe 2016 (13.6%) O 87 Château Brulesecaille, Côtes de O 87 Château Fourcas Hosten,
Bordeaux 2015 (13%)
O 88 Lagneaux à Pauillac, Pauillac Bourg 2015 (13.5%) Listrac-Médoc 2014 (12.5%)
O 88 Château Haut-Bellevue, Moulis
2012 (13.5%) O 87 Château Bujan, Côtes de Bourg O 87 Château Fournas Bernadotte,
2014 (13%)
O 88 Les Hauts de Granget, 2016 (13.5%) Haut-Médoc 2011 (13.5%)
O 88 Château Jacques Noir,
St-Emilion GC 2015 (14%) O 87 Château Cambon La Pelouse, Cru O 87 Château Grand Pascaud,
St-Emilion 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Lidl, St-Emilion GC 2016 (13.9%) Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc 2015 (14%) Bordeaux Supérieur 2014 (13%)
O 88 Château La Blancherie, Graves
O 88 Maison Castel, Merlot, O 87 Château D’Arcie, St-Emilion GC O 87 Château Grandefont, La
2014 (13%)
Bordeaux 2016 (13.5%) 2015 (13.5%) Gabare, Bordeaux 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Château La Favière, Bordeaux
Supérieur 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Château La Pagaute, Graves
2015 (13%) Eugene Mlynczyk MW
O 88 Château La Tour du Pin Figeac, was a judge on the
St-Emilion GC 2015 (14%) Bordeaux panel
O 88 Château Lajarre, Eléonore,
Bordeaux Supérieur 2016 (14%)
O 88 Château Larquey, Bordeaux
Supérieur 2016 (13%)
O 88 Château Laubès, Bordeaux
2016 (13%)
O 88 Château Léognan, Pessac-
Léognan 2015 (13%)
O 88 Château les Mangons, Chant
Secret, Ste-Foy Bordeaux 2015 (14%)
O 88 Château Malescasse, La
Closerie de Malescasse, Haut-Médoc
2014 (14%)
O 88 Château Mauvesin Barton,
Moulis 2014 (13.2%)
O 88 Château Meric, La Fillette du
Petit Méric, Médoc 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Château Nouret, Médoc 2015
(13%)
O 88 Château Palais Cardinal, La
Réserve, St-Emilion GC 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Château Paran Justice,
St-Emilion GC 2016 (14.2%)

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O 87 Château Haut Selve, Reserve,
Graves 2015 (14%)
O 87 Château Haut-Breton,
Larigaudière Cru Bourgeois,
Margaux 2015 (13%)
O 87 Château Jouanin, Castillon
Côtes de Bordeaux 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Château La Braulterie de
Peyraud, Cuvée Prestige, Blaye
Côtes de Bordeaux 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Château La France, Bordeaux
Supérieur 2016 (14.4%)
O 87 Château la Grande Clotte,
Lussac St-Emilion 2015 (14%)
O 87 Château la Haye, Le Cèdre de
La Haye, St-Estèphe 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Château Lanbersac, Cuvée Or
Rouge, Puisseguin St-Emilion 2015
(14.5%)
O 87 Château Laronde Desormes,
Bordeaux Supérieur 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Château Latapie, Bordeaux
2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Château Lavergne Dulong,
Bordeaux Supérieur 2016 (14%)
O 87 Château le Giron, Cadillac
Côtes de Bordeaux 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Château Liouner, Cru
Bourgeois, Listrac-Médoc 2015 (14%)
O 87 Château Livran, Cru Bourgeois,
Médoc 2014 (13%)
O 87 Château Lousteauneuf, Cru
Bourgeois, Médoc 2015 (13%)
O 87 Château Lyonnat, Emotion,
Lussac St-Emilion 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Château Madran, Cuvée
Prestige, Bordeaux Supérieur 2016
(14%)
O 87 Château Magdeleine Bouhou,
Boha, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux 2015
(14%)
O 87 Château Maison Noble,
Bordeaux Supérieur 2016 (14%)
O 87 Château Mercier, Côtes de
Bourg 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Château Meyre, Cru Bourgeois,
Haut-Médoc 2014 (13%)
O 87 Château Moulin-Borie,
Listrac-Médoc 2015 (13%)
O 87 Château Penin, Grande
Sélection Merlot, Bordeaux
Supérieur 2015 (14%)
O 87 Château Suau, Côtes de
Bordeaux 2015 (13%)
O 87 Château Tartuguière, Médoc
2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Château Tour Bayard,
Montagne St-Emilion 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Château Tour de Mayne,
Haut-Médoc 2015 (13%)
O 87 Château Tour de Pez, Cru
Bourgeois, St-Estèphe 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Château Tour Prignac, Cru
Bourgeois, Médoc 2016 (14%)
O 87 Châteaux Solidaires, Château
Les Tours de Peyrat, Blaye Côtes de
Bordeaux 2016 (14.4%)
O 87 Clos Floridene, Graves 2016
(13.5%)
O 87 De Mour, Voilà Petit Verdot,
Bordeaux 2016 (13%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES BORDEAUX
O 87 Domaines Barons de
Rothschild, Marks & Spencer,
Pauillac 2015 (13%)
O 87 Donjon de Lamarque,
Haut-Médoc 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Dourthe, Diane de Belgrave,
Haut-Médoc 2014 (13%)
O 87 Estey, Bordeaux 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Excelium, Bordeaux 2015 (13%)
O 87 Fleur de Clinet, Pomerol 2014
(13%)
O 87 François Rambeaud, Clos
Albertus, St-Georges St-Emilion
2015 (15%)
O 87 K de Kirwan, Margaux 2013 (13%)
O 87 Maison Le Star, Château
Grandefont 1255, Bordeaux 2017
(12.5%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, Merlot,
Bordeaux 2016 (13%)
O 87 Xavier et Caroline Perromat,
Château de Cérons, Graves 2016
(12.5%)
O 86 Antoine Moueix, Les Origines
de Jules Lebegue, Lussac St-Emilion
2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Arthus d’Olivey, Pessac-
Léognan 2014 (14%)
O 86 Baron Bich, Le Different de
Château de Ferrand, St-Emilion GC
2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Bertrand Ravache, Les Hauts de
la Gaffelière, St-Emilion 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Bordeaux de Gloria, Bordeaux
2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Château Arnauld, Cru
Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Château Baby, Ste-Foy
Bordeaux 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Château Campet, Cadillac
Côtes de Bordeaux 2016 (14%)
O 86 Château Citran, Le Paon de
Citran, Haut-Médoc 2015 (12.7%)
O 86 Château de Beauregard-
Ducourt, Bordeaux 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Château de Colombe, Castillon
Côtes de Bordeaux 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Château de Respide, Callipyge,
Graves 2015 (14%)
O 86 Château de Vimont, Graves
2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Château des Fougères, Clos
Montesquieu, Graves 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Château des Mille Anges,
Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux 2015
(13.5%)
O 86 Château d’Haurets, Bordeaux
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Château du Gazin, Canon
Fronsac 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Château Dubraud, Blaye Côtes
de Bordeaux 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Château Fleur Haut Gaussens,
Bordeaux Supérieur 2016 (14%)
O 86 Château Fontesteau, Cru
Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc 2016 (13.4%)
O 86 Château Francs-Bories,
St-Emilion 2016 (13.6%)
O 86 Château Gémeillan, Cru
Bourgeois, Médoc 2015 (13%)
O 86 Château Godeau Ducarpe,
St-Emilion GC 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Château La Croix Montlabert,
St-Emilion GC 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Château La France, Cuvée Gallus,
Bordeaux Supérieur 2016 (15.1%)
O 86 Château La Motte de
Gaillardet, Bordeaux Supérieur
2016 (13%)
O 86 Château La Tulipe, Merlot,
Bordeaux Supérieur 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Château Lacombe Cadiot,
Bordeaux Supérieur 2016 (13%)
O 86 Château Larose Perganson, Cru
Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Château Lauduc, Prestige,
Bordeaux Supérieur 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Château Laujac, Cru Bourgeois,
Médoc 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Château Le Bourdieu, Médoc
2015 (13%)
O 86 Château Le Noble, Cuvée
Héritage, Bordeaux Supérieur 2015
(13.5%)
O 86 Château Le Sèpe, Initiale
Merlot-Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon,
Bordeaux 2015 (14%)
O 86 Château Maison Noble,
Bordeaux Supérieur 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Château Maison Noble,
Châteaux Dubory, Bordeaux
Supérieur 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Château Maison Noble, Cuvée
Prestige, Bordeaux Supérieur 2016
(14%)
O 86 Château Nouret, La Bacchante,
Médoc 2014 (13%)
O 86 Château Peyrabon, La Fleur
Cru Bourgeois, Pauillac 2015 (12.5%)
O 86 Château Pierre de Montignac,
Cru Bourgeois, Médoc 2012 (13%)
O 86 Château Prieuré-Lichine,
Confidences de Prieuré-Lichine,
Margaux 2015 (14%)
O 86 Château St-Hilaire, Cru
Bourgeois, Médoc 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Château Solidaires, Montfollet
Altus, Côtes de Bourg 2016 (14.9%)
O 86 Château Suau, Cadillac Côtes
de Bordeaux 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Château Tour de Capet,
St-Emilion GC 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Château Tour St-Fort, Cru
Bourgeois, St-Estèphe 2015 (13%)
O 86 Château Vermont, La Grande
Cuvée, Bordeaux Supérieur 2016
(14.5%)
O 86 Chevalier d’Arcins, Haut-
Médoc 2016 (13%)
O 86 Clarence Dillon, Clarendelle,
Bordeaux 2014 (13%)
O 86 Denis Dubourdieu, Château
Haura, Graves 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Domaine de Chevalier, Notre
Dame Solitude, Graves 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Domaines Baron de Rothschild,
Saga, Bordeaux 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Dominique Petit, Grand Juan
du Château Haut-Rieuflaget,
Bordeaux Supérieur 2016 (13.2%)
O 86 Ducourt, Château Redon,
Bordeaux 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Fabien Lalanne, Château
Lassalle, Graves 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Falgueyret Léglise, Château
Terre Blanque, Bordeaux 2017 (14%)
O 86 Jonathan Maltus, Pezat,
Bordeaux Supérieur 2015 (14%)
O 86 La Chapelle Léognan,
Pessac-Léognan 2014 (13%)
O 86 La Devise de Lilian, Pessac-
Léognan 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Maison Castel, St-Emilion 2016
(12.9%)
O 86 Maison Le Star, Château Picon
La Réserve, Bordeaux Supérieur
2016 (14%)
O 86 Masse, Château Lagrave,
St-Emilion 2016 (13%)
O 86 Pavillon La Tourelle, Médoc
2016 (14%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 89 Château d’Arche, La Perle
d’Arche, Sauternes 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Calvet, Réserve du Ciron,
Sauternes 2016 (13%)
O 88 Château Suduiraut, In
Partnership with Waitrose,
Sauternes 2011 (14%)
O 87 Bastor-Lamontagne, Ch Bastor-
Lamontagne, Sauternes 2015 (14%)
O 87 Bastor-Lamontagne, So
Sauternes, Sauternes 2016 (13%)
O 87 Château Cantegril, Sauternes
2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Dourthe, Château Roumieu,
Sauternes 2015 (14%)
O 86 Château Vergnes-Beaulieu, Le
Favori de la Reine, Bordeaux
Supérieur 2016 (12.5%) ➢
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Silver
sparkling white
O 90 Domaine du Bicheron, Blanc
de Blancs Brut, Crémant de
Bourgogne NV (12.5%)
Silver
white
O 94 La Chablisienne, Vaucoupin,
Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
O 93 Closerie des Alisiers, Vieilles
Vignes, Chablis 2017 (12.5%)
O 93 Domaine du Chardonnay,
Vaillons, Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
O 92 Albert Bichot, Cuvée
François de Salins Hospices de
Beaune, Corton Charlemagne
Grand Cru 2016 (13.2%)
O 92 Berry Bros. & Rudd, Collovray
& Terrier, Bourgogne 2016 (13.5%)
O 92 Domaine de la Motte, Vieilles
Vignes, Chablis 2016 (12.5%)
O 92 Domaine de La Vougeraie, Le
Clos Blanc de Vougeot Monopole,
Vougeot 1er Cru 2015 (13%)
O 92 Domaine Nathalie & Gilles
Fèvre, Les Preuses, Chablis Grand
Cru 2016 (13%)
O 92 Domaine Pinson, Les Clos,
Chablis Grand Cru 2016 (13%)
O 92 Jean-Claude Boisset, Le
Trézin, Puligny Montrachet 2016
(12.5%)
O 92 La Chablisienne, Château
Grenouilles, Chablis Grand Cru
2014 (13%)
O 91 Collovray & Terrier, Deux
Roches Tradition, Mâcon-Villages
2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Domaine Carrette, Pouilly-
Fuissé 2016 (13%)
O 91 Domaine Christian Moreau
Père et Fils, Les Clos, Chablis
Grand Cru 2016 (12.5%)
O 91 Domaine Felix, Sauvignon,
St-Bris 2017 (12.5%)
O 91 Domaine les Vieux Murs,
Pouilly-Fuissé 2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Domaine Louis Moreau,
Vaulignot, Chablis 1er Cru 2016
(12.5%)
O 91 J Moreau & Fils, Montmains,
Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (12.5%)
O 91 La Burgondie, Chardonnay,
Bourgogne 2016 (13%)
O 91 La Chablisienne, Les Clos,
Chablis Grand Cru 2015 (13%)
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O 91 Maison Chanzy, Chardonnay,
Bourgogne 2016 (12.5%)
O 91 Maison Chanzy, Clos de la
Fortune Monopole, Bouzeron
2016 (12%)
O 90 Château de Santenay, En
Vesvau, St-Aubin 2016 (13%)
O 90 Château de Santenay, Le Roc
Blanc, Mercurey 2016 (13%)
O 90 Château Vitallis, Vieilles
Vignes, Pouilly-Fuissé 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Château-Fuissé, Le Clos
Monopole, Pouilly-Fuissé 2016
(13.3%)
O 90 Domaine Berthelemot
Brigitte, La Garenne, Puligny
Montrachet 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
O 90 Domaine de la Jobeline, En
Prévisy, Mâcon-Verzé 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Domaine du Chardonnay,
Mont de Milieu, Chablis 1er Cru
2016 (13%)
O 90 Domaine Ferret, Pouilly-
Fuissé 2016 (12.5%)
O 90 Domaine Fourrey, Côte de
Lechet, Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
O 90 Domaine Fourrey, Vaillons,
Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
O 90 Domaine Gérard Tremblay,
Vaudésir, Chablis Grand Cru 2016
(13%)
O 90 Domaine Louis Moreau,
Chablis 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Domaine Paquet Paquet &
Fils, Château de Chaintré,
Pouilly-Fuissé 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Domaine Séguinot, Chablis
2016 (13%)
O 90 Domaine Séguinot-Bordet,
Fourchaume, Chablis 1er Cru 2016
(13%)
O 90 Georges Duboeuf, Domaine
Béranger, Pouilly-Fuissé 2016 (13%)
O 90 Henri de Villamont,
Meursault 2016 (12.9%)
O 90 Hervé Kerlann, K, Hautes-
Côtes de Nuits 2016 (13%)
O 90 Jean Loron, La Crochette
Chardonnay, Mâcon-Villages 2017
(12.5%)
O 90 Jean-Marc Boillot, Les
Busserettes, Mâcon-Chardonnay
2016 (13%)
O 90 La Chablisienne, Montée de
Tonnerre, Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
O 90 La Chablisienne, Pas si Petit,
Petit Chablis 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 La Chablisienne, Vaillons,
Chablis 1er Cru 2015 (13%)
O 90 La Chablisienne, Vaulorent,
Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
Jasper Morris MW
Burgundy Regional Chair
What should we buy from here? For the third
DWWA year in a row, Burgundy’s white wines
performed extremely well. Chablis again
delivered exceptionally, at all classifications – we had not expected
so many wines from the very short crop in 2016. The region’s grands
crus certainly lived up to their billing and there were some very
classy acts among the premiers crus and consistency from the
communal category. Whites from the Mâconnais were sound, with a
couple of outstanding Pouilly-Fuissés – an appellation moving into
the limelight with its upcoming premier cru project. The Côte
Chalonnaise, while not threatening to upset the status quo,
nonetheless provided some attractive wines with a slight bias in
favour of whites over reds this year, though Givry looked the most
exciting option among the latter. The famous appellations tend not
to be abundantly supplied to competitions, though we did award
some breathtaking grands crus of both colours. Two favoured red
wine villages in 2016 – which other tasting as well as this one confirm
– are Gevrey-Chambertin and currently (but not necessarily
correctly) unfashionable Pommard. These are wines which will
repay cellaring, rather than for immediate enjoyment.
What should we keep an eye on? Prices in Burgundy have been
higher than anybody would like of late, due in part to the succession
of small crops, so our eyes are open wide in search of exciting value.
The latest trend is the Aligoté grape – though sadly under-
represented in this year’s DWWA with only three wines submitted,
including one Silver from Bouzeron. Now that ripeness is the norm,
this grape delivers a delicious tangy, zesty mouthful at an affordable
price. The quality and consistency of the sparkling Crémants de
Bourgogne is also on the rise.
O 90 Les Tourelles de la Crée, O 90 Vignerons des Terres
Montagny 1er Cru 2015 (13%) Secrètes, Pouilly-Fuissé 2016 (13%)
O 90 Louis Max, Beaucharme O 90 Vignerons des Terres
Chardonnay, Bourgogne 2016 Secrètes, St-Véran 2016 (13%)
(12.5%)
O 90 Maison Evenstad, Meursault Silver
2014 (13%)
red
O 90 Maison Jean Loron, Château
de la Balmondière, St-Véran 2017 O 92 Albert Bichot, Clos de la
(12.5%) Roche Grand Cru 2016 (13.3%)
O 90 Marks & Spencer, Mâcon- O 92 Albert Bichot, Domaine du
Uchizy 2016 (13%) Clos Frantin, Vosne-Romanée
O 90 Marks & Spencer, Pierre de 2016 (13.1%)
Préhy, Chablis 2017 (12.5%) O 92 Domaine Glantenay, Les
O 90 Seguin-Manuel, Vigne du Santenots, Volnay 1er Cru 2016
Soleil, Montagny 1er Cru 2016 (13%) (13%)
O 90 Union des Viticulteurs, O 92 Jaffelin, Les Vergelesses,
Grande Cuvée, Chablis 1er Cru Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru 2015
2016 (13%) (13%)
O 90 Union des Viticulteurs, O 92 Jean-Claude Boisset,
Chablis 2016 (12.5%) Chambolle-Musigny 2016 (12.5%)
O 90 Union des Viticulteurs, O 92 Jean-Claude Boisset, Les
Chablis Grand Cru 2014 (13%) Jacquines, Vosne-Romanée 2016
O 90 Vignerons des Terres (13%)
Secrètes, Les Cras, St-Véran 2015 O 92 Vignerons de Buxy, Millebuis
(13%) Clos Jus, Givry 1er Cru 2016 (13%)

O 91 Domaine de La Vougeraie,
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2016
(13.5%)
O 91 Jaffelin, Sur les Grèves, Clos
Ste-Anne Monopole, Beaune 1er
Cru 2015 (13%)
O 91 Jean-Claude Boisset, Clos de
la Roche Grand Cru 2016 (13%)
O 91 Jean-Claude Boisset, Les
Charmes, Chambolle-Musigny 1er
Cru 2016 (13%)
O 90 Albert Bichot, Monopole
Château-Gris, Nuits-St-Georges
1er Cru 2016 (13.3%)
O 90 Albert Bichot, Secret de
Famille Pinot Noir, Bourgogne
2016 (13%)
O 90 Antonin Rodet, Château de
Rully Molesme, Rully 1er Cru 2016
(13%)
O 90 Arnoux, Les Pimentiers,
Savigny-lès-Beaune 2016 (13%)
O 90 Château de la Terrière, Pinot
Noir, Bourgogne 2016 (13%)
O 90 Château de Pommard, Clos
Marey-Monge Monopole,
Pommard 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Château de Santenay, Les
Puillets, Mercurey 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
O 90 Château de Santenay, Petit
Clos Monopole, Pommard 2016
(13%)
O 90 Château de Santenay, Vieilles
Vignes, Mercurey 2016 (13%)
O 90 Domaine Bertagna, Clos de
la Perrière, Vougeot 1er Cru 2015
(13.5%)
O 90 Hervé Kerlann, K, Hautes-
Côtes de Nuits 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Hervé Kerlann, Vieilles Vignes,
Gevrey-Chambertin 2015 (13%)
O 90 Jaffelin, Chambolle-Musigny
2015 (13%)
O 90 Jaffelin, Vieilles Vignes,
Gevrey-Chambertin 2015 (12.5%)
O 90 Maison Chanzy, Clos du Roy,
Mercurey 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
O 90 Vignerons de Buxy,
Buissonnier, Givry 2016 (13.4%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 89 Louis Bouillot, Perle de Nuit
Eminent Blanc de Noirs Brut,
Crémant de Bourgogne NV (12.1%)
O 88 Cave de Lugny, Sparkling
Burgundy Blanc de Blancs Brut,
Crémant de Bourgogne NV (11.5%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, La Cave des
Hautes Côtes Brut, Crémant de
Bourgogne NV (12.5%)
Bronze
sparkling rosé
O 86 Louis Bouillot, Perle d’Aurore
Rosé Brut, Crémant de Bourgogne
NV (11.9%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES BURGUNDY
Bronze
white
O 89 Albert Bichot, Domaine du
Pavillon Les Charmes, Meursault 1er
Cru 2016 (12.3%)
O 89 Blason, St-Véran 2016 (13%)
O 89 Château de Santenay, Puligny
Montrachet 2016 (13%)
O 89 Domaine Carrette, Mâcon-
Milly-Lamartine 2016 (13%)
O 89 Domaine Christian Moreau
Père et Fils, Valmur, Chablis Grand
Cru 2016 (12.5%)
O 89 Domaine de la Motte, Beauroy,
Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (12.5%)
O 89 Domaine du Chardonnay,
Montmains, Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
O 89 Domaine Séguinot-Bordet,
Chablis 2016 (12.5%)
O 89 J Moreau & Fils, Valmur,
Chablis Grand Cru 2016 (12.5%)
O 89 Jean-Marc Brocard, Ste-Claire,
Chablis 2017 (12.5%)
O 89 Louis Jadot, Pouilly-Fuissé
2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Maison Chanzy, En Rosey, Rully
2016 (13%)
O 89 Maison Chanzy, Les Reuchaux,
Puligny Montrachet 2016 (13%)
O 89 Marks & Spencer, Mâcon-
Villages 2017 (12.5%)
O 89 Tesco, Finest, Chablis 1er Cru
2016 (13%)
O 88 Aegerter, Chardonnay,
Bourgogne 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Aegerter, Petit Vallons,
Mâcon-Villages 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Albert Bichot, Domaine
Long-Depaquit Les Vaucopins,
Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (12.8%)
O 88 Aldi, Exquisite Collection,
Mâcon-Villages 2017 (13%)
O 88 Antonin Rodet, Château de
Rully La Pucelle, Rully 1er Cru 2016
(13%)
O 88 Blason, Pouilly-Fuissé 2016 (13%)
O 88 Cave de Lugny, La Carte,
Mâcon-Lugny 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Château de la Crée, Les
Gravières, Santenay 1er Cru 2014
(13%)
O 88 Château de la Crée, Puligny
Montrachet 2014 (13%)
O 88 Château de Meursault, Les
Charmes Dessus, Meursault 1er Cru
2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Collovray & Terrier, Deux
Roches Vieilles Vignes, Pouilly-
Fuissé 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Co-op, Irresistible, Chablis
2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Domaine Besson, Mont de
Milieu, Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Domaine Besson, Vaillons,
Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Domaine Carrette, Les Crays,
Pouilly-Fuissé 2016 (13%)
O 88 Domaine Carrette, Ronchevat,
Pouilly-Fuissé 2016 (13%)
O 88 Domaine des Moirots, Le Vieux
Château, Montagny 1er Cru 2016
(12.5%)
O 88 Domaine Gérard Tremblay,
Montmain, Chablis 1er Cru 2017 (13%)
O 88 Domaine Latour-Giraud, Cuvée
des Pierre Genevrières, Meursault
1er Cru 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Domaine Latour-Giraud,
Genevrières, Meursault 1er Cru 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Jacques Dépagneux, Vieilles
Vignes, Pouilly-Fuissé 2016 (13%)
O 88 Jean-Marc Brocard, Vieilles
Vignes de Ste-Claire, Chablis 2017
(12.5%)
O 88 Jean-Paul Paquet & Fils,
Domaine de Fussiacus Vieilles
Vignes, Pouilly-Fuissé 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Jean-Paul Paquet, Domaine de
Fussiacus Vers Cras, Pouilly-Fuissé
2016 (13.5%)
O 88 La Chablisienne, Beauroy,
Chablis 1er Cru 2015 (13%)
O 88 La Chablisienne, Mont de
Milieu, Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
O 88 La Chablisienne, Montmains,
Chablis 1er Cru 2015 (13%)
O 88 Lamblin & Fils, Chablis 2017
(12.5%)
O 88 Louis Jadot, Château des
Jacques Clos de Loyse, Bourgogne
2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Louis Jadot, Mâcon-Villages
2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Louis Jadot, Petit Chablis 2016
(12.5%)
O 88 Maison Castel, Chablis 2017
(12.3%)
O 88 Maison Castel, Viré-Clessé
2017 (13.1%)
O 88 Maison Evenstad, Gravières
Chardonnay, Santenay 1er Cru 2014
(13%)
O 87 Albert Bichot, Santenay 2016
(12.7%)
O 87 Albert Bichot, Secret de
Famille Chardonnay, Bourgogne
2016 (12.6%)
O 87 Blason de Bourgogne,
Chardonnay, Mâcon-Villages 2016
(12.5%)
O 87 Cave de Lugny, Les
Chenaudières Chardonnay,
Bourgogne 2017 (12.7%)
O 87 Château Vitallis, Les Perrières,
Pouilly-Fuissé 2015 (14%)
O 87 Château Vitallis, Les Vignes du
Château, Pouilly-Fuissé 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Closerie des Alisiers,
Chardonnay, Bourgogne 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Collovray & Terrier, Rives de
Longsault, St-Véran 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Domaine de la Motte, Petit
Chablis 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Domaine Jean-Pierre Sève,
Selection Vieilles Vignes, Pouilly-
Fuissé 2016 (13%)
O 87 Domaine Lucien Muzard, La
Maladière, Santenay 1er Cru 2016
(13%)
O 87 Feuillat-Juillot, Les Coères,
Montagny 1er Cru 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Jacques Charlet, Domaine
Bellenand, Pouilly-Fuissé 2016
(12.8%)
O 87 Jean Loron, Les Vieux Murs
Vieilles Vignes, Pouilly-Fuissé 2016
(13.1%)
O 87 La Burgondie, Chardonnay,
Bourgogne 2015 (13%)
O 87 La Chablisienne, Côte de
Léchet, Chablis 1er Cru 2015 (13%)
O 87 Maison Chanzy, Beaurepaire,
Santenay 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
O 87 Maison Chanzy, Clos du Roy,
Mercurey 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
O 87 Maison Evenstad, Morgeot Clos
Chareau, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er
Cru 2014 (13%)
O 87 Maison Géraldine Louise, Les
Chaniots, Montagny 1er Cru 2016
(13.5%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, Brocard
Vieilles Vignes, Chablis 2016 (13%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, Domaine
Chêne, Mâcon-La Roche-Vineuse
2015 (13%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, Petit Chablis
2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, St-Véran
2016 (13%)
O 87 Morrisons, Chablis 1er Cru 2013
(13%)
O 87 Morrisons, The Best,
Bourgogne 2016 (13%)
O 87 Vignerons de Buxy,
Buissonnier Chardonnay,
Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise 2015
(13.2%)
O 87 Vignerons de Buxy, Millebuis
Montcuchot, Montagny 1er Cru 2016
(13.7%)
O 87 Vignerons des Terres Secrètes,
Mâcon-Villages 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Berry Bros & Rudd, Meursault
2016 (13%)
O 86 Cave de Lugny, Chardonnay,
Mâcon-Villages 2017 (12.9%)
O 86 Château de la Crée, Charmes,
Santenay 2014 (13%)
O 86 Château de Santenay, Clos de
la Chaise Dieu Monopole,
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune
2016 (13%)
O 86 Château de Santenay, La
Comme, Santenay 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
O 86 Domaine Besson, Montmains,
Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Domaine de la Motte, Vau
Ligneau, Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Domaine du Chardonnay,
Vosgros, Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
O 86 Domaine Perraud, St-Véran
2017 (13%)
O 86 Booths, Bourgogne 2016 (13%)
O 86 Georges Duboeuf, Pouilly-
Fuissé 2016 (13%)
O 86 Georges Duboeuf, St-Véran
2016 (13%)
O 86 J Moreau & Fils, Vaucoupin,
Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (12.7%) ➢
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de Notre Dame Chardonnay,
Bourgogne 2016 (13%)
O 86 Jaffelin, Ladoix 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Jaffelin, St-Romain 2016 (13%)
O 86 Jean-Claude Boisset, Clos du
Cromin, Meursault 2016 (13%)
O 86 Jean-Claude Boisset,
Passetemps, Santenay 1er Cru 2016
(12.5%)
O 86 La Chablisienne, La Sereine,
Chablis 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Lamblin & Fils, Fourchaumes,
Chablis 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
O 86 Maison Chanzy, Les Gravières,
Santenay 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
O 86 Maison Chanzy, Les Trois,
Bouzeron 2016 (12%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Bourgogne
2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Domaine
Pierre de Préhy, Chablis 2016
(12.5%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Montagny 1er
Cru 2016 (13%)
O 86 Morrisons, The Best, Chablis
2016 (12.5%)
O 86 P Ferraud, Domaine Ferraud
L’Entreroches, Pouilly-Fuissé 2017
(13%)
O 86 Tesco, Finest, Viré-Clessé 2016
(12.5%)
O 86 Vignerons de Buxy, Millebuis
Vigne du Soleil, Montagny 1er Cru
2016 (13.4%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Domaine Berthelemot Brigitte,
Clos des Mouches, Beaune 1er Cru
2016 (13%)
O 89 Domaine Berthelemot Brigitte,
Monthélie 2016 (13%)
O 89 Domaine des Moirots, A Vigne
Rouge, Givry 1er Cru 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Henri de Villamont, Chambolle-
Musigny 2015 (12.5%)
O 89 Jean-Claude Boisset, Pommard
2016 (12.5%)
O 89 Jean-Marc Boillot, Les
Jarollières, Pommard 1er Cru 2016
(13%)
O 88 Albert Bichot, Clos de la
Perrière Monopole, Fixin 1er Cru
2016 (13.3%)
O 88 Château de Pommard, Clos
Marey-Monge Monopole, Pommard
2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Château de Santenay, Clos de
Vougeot Grand Cru 2016 (13%)
O 88 Domaine Berthelemot Brigitte,
Noizons, Pommard 2016 (13%)
O 88 Domaine de la Jobeline,
Mâcon-Verzé 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Domaine de La Vougeraie, Les
Damodes, Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru
2016 (13.5%)
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O 88 Domaine Ponsard-Chevalier,
Les Charmes, Santenay 2016 (13%)
O 88 Jean-Luc & Paul Aegerter,
Vieilles Vignes, Beaune 1er Cru 2015
(13%)
O 88 Maison Chanzy, Pinot Noir,
Bourgogne 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Nuiton-Beaunoy, Les Dames
Huguettes, Hautes-Côtes de Nuits
2016 (13%)
O 88 Vignerons de Buxy, Millebuis
Clos Marceaux, Givry 1er Cru 2016
(13.5%)
O 87 Albert Bichot, Les Sorbets,
Morey St-Denis 1er Cru 2016 (13.3%)
O 87 Château de Santenay, Montée
Rouge, Beaune 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
O 87 Domaine Fougeray De
Beauclair, Clos Marion, Fixin 2015
(13%)
O 87 Domaine Ponsard-Chevalier,
Le Clos des Rois, Maranges 1er Cru
2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Hervé Kerlann, Cuvée H,
Bourgogne 2016 (13%)
O 87 Jean-Claude Boisset, Hautes
Mourottes, Ladoix 1er Cru 2016 (13%)
O 87 Jean-Claude Boisset,
Nuits-St-Georges 2016 (13%)
O 87 Louis Max, Les Vasées,
Mercurey 1er Cru 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Maison Chanzy, La Croix
Blanche, Vosne-Romanée 2016
(13%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, Albert Bichot,
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune
2015 (12.5%)
O 87 R Dubois & Fils, Les Porêts
St-Georges, Nuits-St-Georges 1er
Cru 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Vignerons de Buxy,
Buissonnier Pinot Noir, Bourgogne
Côte Chalonnaise 2015 (13.1%)
O 87 Vignerons de Buxy, Millebuis
Pinot Noir, Bourgogne Côte
Chalonnaise 2015 (13.2%)
O 86 Aegerter, Nuits-St-Georges
2016 (13%)
O 86 Château de Santenay, Les
Brunettes et Planchots, Aloxe-
Corton 2016 (13%)
O 86 Domaine Bertagna, Clos
St-Denis Grand Cru 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Domaine de la Jobeline, 16
Ares, Mâcon-Verzé 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Jean-Claude Boisset, Les
Valozières, Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru
2016 (13%)
O 86 Louis Max, Clos la Marche,
Mercurey 2016 (12.2%)
O 86 Maison Evenstad, Les
Gravières, Santenay 1er Cru 2014
(13%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Domaine
Levert, Mercurey 2015 (13%)
O 86 Morrisons, The Best Red
Burgundy, Bourgogne 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Nuiton-Beaunoy, Pinot Noir,
Bourgogne 2016 (13%)
Canada
Silver
sparkling white
O 92 L’Acadie Vineyards, Prestige
Estate Brut, Gaspereau Valley,
Nova Scotia 2013 (11.3%)
O 91 Big Head Wines, Big Bang
Black Blanc de Noir, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario NV (12.1%)
O 90 Trius, Brut, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario NV (12%)
Silver sweet
sparkling white
O 91 Inniskillin Niagara Estate,
Sparkling Vidal Icewine, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2016 (9.5%)
Silver
white
O 92 50th Parallel, Riesling,
Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2016 (12%)
O 92 Burrowing Owl Estate
Winery, Sauvignon Blanc,
Similkameen Valley, British
Columbia 2016 (13.5%)
O 92 MacIntyre Heritage Reserve,
Astra, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2014 (14%)
O 91 50th Parallel, Chardonnay,
Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 CedarCreek, Platinum Block 3
Riesling, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2016 (10.5%)
O 91 Peller Estates, Signature
Series Riesling, Four Mile Creek,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2016
(9.3%)
O 91 Quails’ Gate, Rosemary’s
Block Chardonnay, Okanagan
Valley, British Columbia 2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Trius, Showcase Wild
Ferment Oliveira Vineyards
Chardonnay, Lincoln Lakeshore,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2015
(12.9%)
O 91 Westcott Vineyards, Lenko
Old Vine Chardonnay, Beamsville
Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
2014 (12.8%)
O 90 CC Jentsch Cellars, Viognier,
Golden Mile Bench, British
Columbia 2016 (13.4%)
O 90 CedarCreek Estate Winery,
Platinum Block 5 Chardonnay,
Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2016 (13.7%)
O 90 Clos du Soleil, Capella,
British Columbia 2016 (13.4%)
O 90 Hester Creek, Pinot Blanc,
Golden Mile Bench, British
Columbia 2017 (13.4%)
O 90 Hidden Bench Estate,
Chardonnay, Beamsville Bench,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2016
(13%)
O 90 Hidden Bench, Riesling,
Beamsville Bench, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2016 (11%)
O 90 Inniskillin, Dark Horse
Vineyard Chardonnay, Golden
Mile Bench, British Columbia 2016
(13%)
O 90 Mission Hill, Reserve
Riesling, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2016 (12.8%)
O 90 Norman Hardie, Cuvée des
Amis, Prince Edward County,
Ontario 2015 (11.9%)
O 90 Wayne Gretzky Okanagan,
No99 Signature Series
Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2016 (13.5%)
Silver
red
O 94 Poplar Grove, The Legacy,
Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2014 (14%)
O 92 Black Hills, Syrah, Okanagan
Valley, British Columbia 2015 (14%)
O 92 Ravine Vineyard, Cabernet
Franc, Niagara-on-the-Lake,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2016
(13%)
O 92 Sue-Ann Staff, The Chestnut
Tree Cabernet Franc, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2015 (13.1%)
O 92 The Hare Wine Co, Crown
Land Red, Niagara-on-the-Lake,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2015
(13.5%)
O 91 Clos du Soleil, Reserve,
Similkameen Valley, British
Columbia 2013 (13.1%)
O 91 Two Sisters, Stone Eagle
Special Selection, Niagara River,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2013
(14.5%)
O 90 Big Head, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Black Sage Vineyard, Merlot,
Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2015 (14.5%)
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O 90 Burrowing Owl Estate Syrah, Okanagan Valley, British Silver Bronze

Winery, Merlot, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2014 (14.9%)
O 90 Clos du Soleil, Signature,
Similkameen Valley, British
Columbia 2014 (14.8%)
O 90 Creekside Estate, Broken
Press Syrah, St David’s Bench,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2015
(13.8%)
O 90 Foreign Affair Winery,
Temptress, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2015 (14.2%)
O 90 Inniskillin Niagara Estate,
Montague Merlot, Four Mile Creek,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2015
(13.5%)
O 90 Inniskillin Okanagan Estates,
Discovery Series Zinfandel,
Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Jackson-Triggs Niagara
Estate, Grand Reserve Cabernet
Sauvignon, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Laughing Stock Vineyards,
Columbia 2015 (14.9%)
O 90 Liquidity, Pinot Noir,
Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2016 (13.3%)
O 90 Mission Hill, Terroir
Collection Reflection Point Pinot
Noir, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2016 (13.6%)
O 90 Nk’Mip Cellars, Qwam Qwmt
Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Pillitteri Estates, Market
Collection Cabernet-Merlot,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2016
(13.5%)
O 90 Sandhill Wines, Howard
Soon, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2015 (13%)
O 90 Sandhill, Small Lots One
Phantom Creek Vineyard,
Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Trius, Showcase Red Shale
Clark Farm Vineyard Cabernet
Franc, Four Mile Creek, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2015 (13.9%)
sweet white
O 93 Jackson-Triggs Niagara
Estate, Grand Reserve Vidal
Icewine, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2015 (9.5%)
O 92 Grizzli Winery, Icewine
Gewürztraminer, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2013 (12.8%)
O 92 Inniskillin Niagara Estate,
Vidal Gold Oak Aged Icewine,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2016
(9.5%)
O 92 Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate,
Reserve Vidal Icewine, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2015 (9.5%)
O 92 Nomad at Hinterbrook
Winery, Oak Aged Vidal Icewine,
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2014 (10.5%)
O 92 Reif Estate Winery, Grand
Reserve Vidal Icewine, Niagara
River, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
2016 (10%)
O 92 The Hare Wine Co, Frontier
Vidal Icewine, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2015 (11%)
O 91 Peller Estates, Andrew Peller
Signature Series Oak Aged
Icewine Vidal, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2016 (11%)
O 90 Grizzli Winery, Icewine
white
O 89 Mission Hill, Reserve
Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2016 (12.8%)
O 89 See Ya Later Ranch, Jimmy My
Pal, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2017 (13%)
O 88 CC Jentsch Cellars, Small Lot
Barrel-Fermented Chardonnay,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2016 (12.8%)
O 88 Inniskillin Niagara Estate,
Reserve Riesling, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2016 (12%)
O 88 Inniskillin, Montague Vineyard
Chardonnay, Four Mile Creek,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 JoieFarm, En Famille Reserve
Riesling, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2016 (11.4%)
O 88 Liquidity, Estate Chardonnay,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2016 (13.4%)
O 88 Mission Hill, Perpetua
Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2015 (14.1%)
O 88 Mission Hill, Reserve
Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2016 (13.7%)
O 88 Ravine Vineyard, Reserve
Chardonnay, St David’s Bench,

Tony Aspler Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley,

British Columbia 2013 (12.5%)
Canada Regional Chair O 90 Inniskillin Okanagan Estates,
Riesling Icewine, Okanagan Valley,
What should be buy from here? Both 2015 British Columbia 2016 (8.5%)
and 2016 were fine vintages – especially the O 90 Inniskillin Okanagan Estates,
warm 2015 which did wonders for red varieties Vidal Icewine, Okanagan Valley,
in Ontario’s Niagara Peninsula, and 2016 for whites from west to east. British Columbia 2016 (9%)
British Columbia’s 2015 Okanagan Valley Syrah flight prompted our O 90 Reif Estate Winery, Vidal
judging panel to unanimously agree that this was the best line-up of Icewine, Niagara River, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2016 (10%)
this variety we’d tasted in all our years of DWWA judging. Ontario
and Nova Scotia sparkling wines were also successful – but make
sure you look for those made using the traditional method. Dry
Bronze
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2015
(13.5%)
O 88 Tinhorn Creek, Oldfield Reserve
Chardonnay, Golden Mile Bench,
British Columbia 2015 (13.9%)
O 87 Adamo Estate Winery,
Chardonnay, Ontario 2016 (12.7%)
O 87 Burrowing Owl Estate Winery,
Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Creekside Estate, Iconoclast
Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2016 (13.6%)
O 87 Hidden Bench, Felseck Vineyard

Rieslings from Ontario historically show well at the DWWA, but we

sparkling white
were delighted by the quality of the 2016 Rieslings from BC in both O 89 Blomidon, Réserve Brut, Nova
dry and off-dry styles. The 2016 Okanagan Chardonnays showed Scotia 2011 (11.5%)
appealing minerality and balancing acidity, although many were still O 88 Noble Ridge, The One Brut,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
too overoaked. Ontario Cabernet Franc from the Niagara Peninsula,
2014 (12.1%)
blended with either Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon, figured O 88 Steller’s Jay, Mountain Jay
prominently in the medal count. And, predictably, Ontario Icewines Brut, Okanagan Valley, British
made from Vidal and Riesling lived up to their stellar international Columbia 2014 (12%)
reputation. Sadly, we can’t say the same about the red Icewines. O 87 Vieni Estates, Momenti Extra
Dry, Ontario NV (11%)
What should we keep an eye on? Similkameen, the neighbouring O 86 Peller Estates, Ice Cuvée Classic,
valley to the Okanagan, is one to watch. There were Silvers for a Niagara Peninsula, Ontario NV (12%)
fresh, lively 2016 Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon blend (from Burrowing O 86 Summerhill Pyramid Winery,
Owl), as well as two Merlot-based blends from 2013 and 2014 (Clos Cipes Brut, Okanagan Valley, British
du Soleil). I predict sparkling wines from Nova Scotia will be the Next Columbia NV (12.5%)
Big Thing, and look for improving fizz from Ontario and BC too, as
more wineries commit to this fast-growing category. Finally, Canada Bronze
sparkling rosé
has the potential to make high-quality still and sparkling rosé – not
just as an afterthought to deepen the colour of Pinot Noir or Gamay. O 87 Peller Estates, Ice Cuvée Rosé,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario NV (12%)
Chardonnay, Beamsville Bench,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2015 (13%)
O 87 Inniskillin Okanagan Estates,
Pinot Grigio, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Inniskillin Okanagan Estates,
Reserve Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate,
Grand Reserve Sauvignon Blanc,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2016
(13.5%)
O 87 Jackson-Triggs Okanagan
Estate, Grand Reserve Chardonnay,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Jackson-Triggs Okanagan
Estate, Grand Reserve CSV,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2016 (13%)
O 87 See Ya Later Ranch,
Gewürztraminer, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2016 (13.5%) ➢

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Blend Riesling, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2016 (10.8%)
O 87 Two Sisters, Riesling, Niagara
Escarpment, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2017 (10.8%)
O 86 Big Head, Smith Vineyard
Chenin Blanc, Niagara Lakeshore,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2016
(12.5%)
O 86 Black Hills, Viognier, Okanagan
Valley, British Columbia 2016 (12%)
O 86 Creekside Estate, Reserve
Sauvignon Blanc, Creek Shores,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2016 (12%)
O 86 Flat Rock Cellars, Chardonnay,
Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Henry of Pelham, Family Tree
Chardonnay-Viognier-
Gewürztraminer-Chardonnay
Musqué, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
2016 (13.3%)
O 86 Inniskillin Niagara Estate,
Discovery Series Legacy Pinot Gris,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2016
(14%)
O 86 Inniskillin Niagara Estate,
Reserve Pinot Gris, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2016 (14%)
O 86 Inniskillin, Discovery Series
Viognier-Gewürztraminer,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate,
Grand Reserve Chardonnay, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 MacIntyre Heritage Reserve,
Astra, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2015 (14%)
O 86 Mission Hill, Reserve Pinot Gris,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2016 (13.9%)
O 86 Nk’Mip Cellars, Qwam Qwmt
Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Noble Ridge, Reserve
Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2014 (13.9%)
O 86 See Ya Later Ranch, Legacy
Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2016 (13%)
O 86 Sue-Ann Staff, Robert’s Block
Riesling, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
2016 (11.5%)
O 86 Sumac Ridge Estate Winery,
Private Reserve Gewürztraminer,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Summerhill Pyramid Winery,
Summerhill Vineyard Chardonnay,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2016 (14%)
O 86 Thirty Bench, Small Lot
Chardonnay, Beamsville Bench,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2015
(13.6%)
O 86 Tinhorn Creek, Chardonnay,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2016 (14%)
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O 86 Two Sisters, Chardonnay,
Beamsville Bench, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Wayne Gretzky Estates, No99
Estate Series Chardonnay, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2015 (13.1%)
Bronze
rosé
O 86 Two Sisters, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2017 (13%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Burrowing Owl, Meritage,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2014 (14.9%)
O 89 Henry of Pelham Family Estate,
Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir,
Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2016 (13.2%)
O 89 Indigenous World, Simo,
British Columbia 2013 (13.9%)
O 89 Red Rooster, Golden Egg,
British Columbia 2015 (13.8%)
O 89 Sunrock, Illumina, Okanagan
Valley, British Columbia 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 13th Street Winery, Gamay,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Adamo Estate Winery, Wismer
Foxcroft Cabernet Franc, Twenty
Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2015 (13.6%)
O 88 Black Sage Vineyard,
Zinfandel, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Burrowing Owl Estate Winery,
Syrah, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 CC Jentsch Cellars, Syrah,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2015 (15.1%)
O 88 CedarCreek, Platinum Block 2
Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2014 (13.6%)
O 88 Hidden Bench Estate, Felseck
Vineyard Pinot Noir, Beamsville
Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
2015 (13%)
O 88 Honsberger, Cabernet Franc,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2015
(13.5%)
O 88 Jackson-Triggs Okanagan
Estate, Grand Reserve Red Meritage,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2015 (14%)
O 88 Mission Hill Family Estate
Winery, Oculus, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2015 (14.9%)
O 88 Monte Creek Ranch, Reserve
Pinot Noir, British Columbia 2016
(13.7%)
O 88 Nk’Mip Cellars, Pinot Noir,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2016 (14.3%)
O 88 Peller Estates, Signature
Series Cabernet Franc, Four Mile
Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
2015 (14.1%)
O 88 Poplar Grove, Syrah, Okanagan
Valley, British Columbia 2015 (14.7%)
O 88 Quails’ Gate, Stewart Family
Reserve Pinot Noir, Okanagan
Valley, British Columbia 2016 (14%)
O 88 See Ya Later Ranch, Rover
Shiraz-Viognier, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2015 (14%)
O 88 Summerhill Pyramid Winery,
Grasslands Organic Merlot,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2014 (15%)
O 88 Sunrock, Shiraz, Okanagan
Valley, British Columbia 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Two Sisters, Eleventh Post,
Niagara River, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2013 (14%)
O 88 Wayne Gretzky Okanagan,
No99 Signature Shiraz, Okanagan
Valley, British Columbia 2015 (13.2%)
O 87 13th Street Winery, Whitty
Vineyard Gamay, Creek Shores,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2016
(12.5%)
Canada panel judge
Tim Jackson MW
O 87 Adamo Estate Winery, Lowrey
Pinot Noir, St David’s Bench,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2015
(12.8%)
O 87 Burrowing Owl Estate Winery,
Athene, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2015 (14%)
O 87 CC Jentsch Cellars, Cabernet-
Merlot, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 CedarCreek, Platinum Desert
Ridge Meritage, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Flat Rock Cellars, Pinot Noir,
Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Foreign Affair Winery, Dream,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2015
(14%)
O 87 JoieFarm, En Famille Reserve
Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2016 (13.4%)
O 87 Laughing Stock Vineyards,
Portfolio, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2015 (14.9%)
O 87 Mission Hill, Prospectus Pinot
Noir, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2014 (13.8%)
O 87 Mission Hill, Reserve Merlot,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2015 (14.9%)
O 87 Norman Hardie, Pinot Noir,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2015
(11.9%)
O 87 Pillitteri Estates, Carretto
Cabernet-Merlot, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Ravine Vineyard, Lonna’s Block
Cabernet Franc, St David’s Bench,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2016
(13%)
O 87 Strewn Winery, Clay Block
Cabernet Sauvignon, Niagara-on-
the-Lake, Niagara Peninsula,
Ontario 2015 (14%)
O 87 Sunrock, Red Meritage,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2015 (14.5%)
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O 87 The Farm, Neudorf Vineyard
Pinot Noir, Twenty Mile Bench,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2015 (13%)
O 87 Two Sisters Vineyards, Stone
Eagle, Niagara River, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2013 (14.5%)
O 86 Black Sage Vineyard, Cabernet
Franc, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Burrowing Owl Estate Winery,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan
Valley, British Columbia 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Château Helena, Grand Vin,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2014 (14.7%)
O 86 Flat Rock Cellars, Gravity Pinot
Noir, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2014 (13%)
O 86 Grizzli Winery, Cabernet Franc,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2014 (14.8%)
O 86 Henry of Pelham, Family Tree
Syrah-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-
Cabernet Franc-Baco Noir, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2016 (13%)
O 86 Indigenous World, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2014 (14.3%)
O 86 Inniskillin Okanagan Estates,
Dark Horse Vineyard Cabernet
Franc, Golden Mile Bench, British
Columbia 2015 (14%)
O 86 Inniskillin, Montague Vineyard
Pinot Noir, Four Mile Creek, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Jackson-Triggs Okanagan
Estate, Grand Reserve Merlot,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Mission Hill, Compendium,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2013 (14.5%)
O 86 Mission Hill, Compendium,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2015 (14.9%)
O 86 Mission Hill, Reserve Pinot
Noir, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2016 (13.8%)
O 86 Mission Hill, Terroir Collection
Vista’s Edge Cabernet Franc,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2015 (14.9%)
O 86 Monte Creek Ranch, Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, British
Columbia 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Noble Ridge, King’s Ransom
Meritage, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2014 (15%)
O 86 Quails’ Gate, The Connemara
Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-
Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2015 (14%)
O 86 Red Rooster, Rare Bird Series
Merlot, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2015 (15.2%)
O 86 Sandhill Wines, Small Lots
Barbera, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2015 (14%)
O 86 Sandhill, Small Lots Malbec,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2015 (13%)
O 86 Sandhill, Small Lots Petit
Verdot, Okanagan Valley, British
Columbia 2015 (14%)
O 86 Sunrock, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2015 (14.5%)
O 86 The Farm, Mason Vineyard
Pinot Noir, Twenty Mile Bench,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2015
(13%)
O 86 Tinhorn Creek, Cabernet Franc,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2015 (14%)
O 86 Tinhorn Creek, Merlot,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2015 (14%)
O 86 Tinhorn Creek, The Creek,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2014 (14%)
O 86 Vieni Estates, Reserve
Aglianico, Vinemount Ridge,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2013
(14.5%)
O 86 Wayne Gretzky Okanagan,
No.99 Signature Series Cabernet-
Merlot, British Columbia 2015 (14.3%)
O 86 Westcott Vineyards, Reserve
Pinot Noir, Vinemount Ridge,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2015
(12.9%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 89 Jackson-Triggs Okanagan
Estate, Reserve Riesling Icewine,
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
2016 (9%)
O 89 Peller Estates, Andrew Peller
Signature Series Vidal Icewine,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2016
(11%)
O 88 Peller Estates, Andrew Peller
Signature Series Riesling Icewine,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2015
(10.5%)
O 88 Pillitteri Estates, Reserve
Riesling Icewine, Niagara-on-the-
Lake, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
2013 (10.5%)
O 88 Pillitteri Estates, Reserve Vidal
Icewine, Niagara-on-the-Lake,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2015 (11%)
O 87 Reif Estate, Grand Reserve
Riesling Icewine, Niagara River,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2015
(11.5%)
O 87 Sue-Ann Staff, Howard’s Vidal
Icewine, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
2016 (10.5%)
O 86 Nk’Mip Cellars, Qwam Qwmt
Riesling Icewine, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia 2016 (8.1%)
Bronze
sweet red
O 86 Inniskillin Niagara Estate,
Cabernet Franc Icewine, Niagara
Peninsula, Ontario 2015 (9.5%)
Caucasus &
Eurasia
Armenia
Silver
red
O 91 Voskevaz, Karasi Collection
Hakhtanak, Aragatsotn 2015
(13.5%)
Bronze
white
O 88 Takar, Kangun, Aragatsotn
2016 (12.5%)
Bronze
rosé
O 88 Voskevaz, Aragatsotn 2017 (13%)
Bronze
red
O 88 Armenia Wine Company, Takar
Reserve Areni-Saperavi, Aragatsotn
2015 (12.5%)
O 87 Armenia Wine Company, Tariri
Aréni-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon,
Aragatsotn 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Voskevaz, Aragatsotn 2017
(12.5%)
O 86 Armenia Wine Company, Takar
Areni, Aragatsotn 2016 (13%)
O 86 Voskevaz, Nuraz, Aragatsotn
2016 (12.5%)
Georgia
Silver
white
O 94 Makashvili Wine Cellar,
Khikhvi, Kardenakhi, Kakheti 2016
(14.5%)
O 91 Badagoni, Alaverdi Tradition,
Kakheti 2014 (13.5%)
O 91 Kindzmarauli Marani, Terra
Initia Kisi, Kvareli, Kakheti 2015
(13%)
O 91 Teliani Valley, Glekhuri
Qvevri Rkatsiteli, Kakheti 2016
(13%)
O 90 Bolero & Company, Daisi
Kisi, Kakheti 2016 (13%)
O 90 Guramishvili’s Marani,
Saguramo Kisi-Khikhvi-Goruli
Mtsvane, Kartli 2015 (11.5%)
O 90 Makashvili Wine Cellar,
Rkatsiteli, Kakheti 2016 (12.5%)
O 90 Tbilvino, Marks & Spencer
Qvevris, Kakheti 2015 (12%)
O 90 Tbilvino, Tsinandali, Kakheti
2015 (12.5%)
Silver
red
O 91 Georgian Wines, Zangaura
Saperavi, Kvareli, Kakheti 2016
(13%)
O 91 Teliani Valley, Cabernet-
Saperavi, Kakheti 2016 (13%)
O 90 Askaneli Brothers, Premium
Saperavi, Kindzmarauli, Kakheti
2011 (13%)
O 90 Bolero & Company, Daisi
Aladasturi, Kakheti 2016 (13%)
O 90 Château Mukhrani, Collection
Secrète, Kakheti 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Château Mukhrani, Supérieur
Saperavi, Kartli 2014 (12.5%)
O 90 JSC Telavi Wine Cellar,
Marani, Mukuzani, Kakheti 2015
(14%)
O 90 Khareba, Kakheti 2013 (14.5%)
O 90 Makashvili Wine Cellar,
Saperavi, Kakheti 2016 (14%)
O 90 Tamada, Qvevri, Kakheti
2014 (13%)
O 90 Tbilvino, Mukuzani, Kakheti
2015 (13%)
O 90 Tbilvino, Special Reserve
Saperavi, Kakheti 2015 (13%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 87 Badagoni, Brut, Kakheti 2016
(12%)
O 86 Guramishvili’s Marani, Museum
Collection Chkhaveri, Black Sea
Subtropical Zone 2016 (12%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Badagoni, Kakhetian Noble,
Kakheti 2014 (13.5%)
O 89 Shilda, Chardonnay, Kakheti
2017 (13%)
O 89 Tamada, Qvevri Dry Amber,
Kakheti 2014 (13%)
O 88 JSC Telavi Wine Cellar, Marani
Mtsvane, Kakheti 2017 (13%)
O 88 Kakhuri Gvinis Marani, Manavi,
Kakheti 2017 (13%) ➢
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Qvevri, Kakheti 2015 (13%)
O 88 Teliani Valley, Kisi-Mtsvane,
Kakheti 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Askaneli Brothers, Rkatsiteli
Qvevri, Kakheti NV (13%)
O 87 Bolero & Company, Daisi
Mtsvane, Kakheti 2016 (13%)
O 87 Georgian Wine House, Sagvine
Rkatsiteli, Kvareli, Kakheti 2016
(12.5%)
O 87 JSC Telavi Wine Cellar, Marani
Rkatsiteli, Kondoli, Kakheti 2014
(13.5%)
O 87 Koncho & Co, Tsinandali,
Kakheti 2014 (12.6%)
O 87 Schuchmann, Rkatsiteli,
Kakheti 2016 (13%)
O 87 Teliani Valley, Mtsvane,
Manavi, Kakheti 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Bolero & Company, Daisi
Qvevri Rkatsiteli, Kakheti 2016 (13%)
O 86 JSC Telavi Wine Cellar, Marani,
Tsinandali, Kakheti 2016 (13%)
O 86 Makashvili Wine Cellar, Kisi,
Kakheti 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Tamada, Grand Reserve,
Kakheti 2014 (12.5%)
O 86 Teliani Valley, Tsinandali,
Kakheti 2016 (13%)
O 86 Teliani Valley, Tsolikouri, Tvishi,
Racha-Lechkhumi 2017 (12.5%)
Bronze
rosé
O 88 JSC Telavi Wine Cellar, Marani
Saperavi Rosé, Kondoli, Kakheti
2017 (12.5%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Badagoni, Kakhetian Noble,
Imereti 2013 (13.5%)
O 89 JSC Telavi Wine Cellar,
Satrapezo Saperavi, Kondoli,
Kakheti 2014 (14.5%)
O 89 Kindzmarauli Marani, Terra
Initia Saperavi, Kvareli, Kakheti 2015
(13.5%)
O 89 Lipartiani, Queen Tamar
Reserve, Kakheti 2014 (14%)
O 88 Corporation Kindzmarauli,
Duruji Valley, Kvareli, Kakheti 2014
(13.7%)
O 88 JSC Telavi Wine Cellar, Marani
Saperavi, Kakheti 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Kakhetian Traditional
Winemaking, Qvevri Saperavi,
Kvareli, Kakheti 2015 (12%)
O 88 Loladze Family Winery,
Saperavi, Kakheti 2017 (13%)
O 88 Schuchmann, Saperavi,
Kakheti 2016 (13%)
O 88 Shilda, Otskhanuri Sapere,
Imereti 2015 (12.5%)
O 88 Tbilvino, Khvanchkara,
Racha-Lechkhumi 2016 (11%)
O 88 Teliani Valley, Glekhuri
Kisiskhevi Qvevri Saperavi, Kakheti
2016 (13.5%)
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O 88 Teliani Valley, Mukuzani,
Kakheti 2016 (13%)
O 88 Teliani Valley, Saperavi,
Kakheti 2016 (13%)
O 88 Teliani Valley, Unfiltered
Saperavi, Tsinandali, Kakheti 2016
(13%)
O 87 Batono, De’wino, Mukuzani,
Kakheti 2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Iveria, Khvanchkara, Racha-
Lechkhumi 2016 (11.5%)
O 87 JSC Telavi Wine Cellar, Marani,
Napareuli, Kakheti 2013 (14%)
O 87 Kakhuri Gvinis Marani,
Saperavi, Kakheti 2017 (13%)
O 87 Kindzmarauli Marani, Terra
Initia Mukuzani, Mukuzani, Kakheti
2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Tamada, Grand Reserve,
Kakheti 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Batono, De’wino Saperavi,
Kakheti 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 JSC Telavi Wine Cellar, Marani
Alexandreuli, Kondoli, Kakheti 2017
(11.5%)
O 86 JSC Telavi Wine Cellar, Marani
Saperavi, Kondoli, Kakheti 2016
(14.5%)
O 86 Kakhuri Gvinis Marani,
Akhasheni Saperavi, Akhasheni,
Kakheti 2015 (13%)
O 86 Tbilvino, From Own Vineyards
Saperavi, Kakheti 2017 (13%)
O 86 Tbilvino, Qvevris Saperavi,
Kakheti 2016 (13%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 86 JSC Telavi Wine Cellar,
Satrapezo Ice Wine, Kondoli,
Kakheti 2013 (11%)
Kazakhstan
Silver
red
O 90 Arba, Lagyl Arba Reserve
Saperavi, Assa Valley, Almaty
2014 (14.1%)
Bronze
white
O 86 Arba, Ak Arba Kazakh Riesling,
Assa Valley, Almaty 2013 (13%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Arba, Lagyl Arba Saperavi, Assa
Valley, Almaty 2013 (14%)
O 88 Arba, Pino Arba Reserve Pinot
Noir, Assa Valley, Almaty 2013
(14.5%)
O 86 Arba, Kyzyl Arba Cabernet
Franc, Assa Valley, Almaty 2013
(12.5%)
Beth Willard
Caucasus & Eurasia
Regional co-Chair
What should we buy from here? There was
an exciting range of Georgian whites this
year, especially wines made in qvevri, with Kisi dominating the list
of the more successful varieties, winning a Platinum. The wines
were fresher and cleaner than qvevri wines entered into previous
DWWAs, but still maintained the unique and complex character of
this style, showing great structure and a touch of tannin.
What should we keep an eye on? Armenia submitted only a small
flight of wines but they showed good potential. Mostly made from
the red varieties of Akhtanak, Areni Noir and Saperavi, they were
fresh with complex spice and ripe concentration. Less oak would
help them achieve greater elegance, allowing the fruit to shine.
Well done too, to Russia, Kazakstan and Ukraine for solid results.
Russia O 87 Abrau-Durso, Usadba
Divnomorskoye Blanc de Noirs Brut,
Krasnodar 2014 (12.4%)
Silver O 86 Abrau-Durso, Victor Dravigny
sparkling white Extra Brut, Krasnodar 2014 (12.5%)
O 86 Fanagoria, Muscat Ottonel
O 91 Abrau-Durso, D’Or Blanc de Brut, Krasnodar NV (10.8%)
Blancs Brut, Krasnodar 2013 (12.5%)
O 90 Abrau-Durso, Usadba Bronze
Divnomorskoye Grande Cuvée sparkling rosé
Brut, Krasnodar 2014 (12.8%)
O 90 Abrau-Durso, Victor O 87 Abrau-Durso, Victor Dravigny
Dravigny Demi Sec, Krasnodar Rosé Brut, Krasnodar 2015 (12.5%)
2015 (12.5%)
Bronze
Silver white
sparkling rosé O 88 Abrau-Durso, Usadba
O 91 Abrau-Durso, Imperial Rosé Divnomorskoye Pinot Blanc,
Krasnodar 2015 (13%)
Brut, Krasnodar 2012 (12.5%)
O 88 Abrau-Durso, Usadba
O 91 Abrau-Durso, Usadba
Divnomorskoye Riesling, Krasnodar
Divnomorskoye Grand Rosé Extra
2015 (11.8%)
Brut, Krasnodar 2014 (12.4%) O 88 Abrau-Durso, Vinodelnya
Vedernikov Sibirkoviy, Rostov 2016
Silver (12.4%)
red O 87 Abrau-Durso, Usadba
Divnomorskoye East Hill Blend,
O 90 Abrau-Durso, Usadba Krasnodar 2015 (12.7%)
Divnomorskoye Syrah, Krasnodar O 87 Sikory, Sauvignon Blanc,
2015 (14.2%) Krasnodar 2016 (14%)
O 86 Château Tamagne Reserve,
Bronze Müller Thurgau-Grüner Veltliner-
Sauvignon-Riesling, Krasnodar
sparkling white
2016 (12%)
O 89 Abrau-Durso, Imperial Brut,
Krasnodar 2012 (12.5%) Bronze
O 89 Abrau-Durso, Usadba
Divnomorskoye Blanc de Blancs
red
Zero Dosage, Krasnodar 2014 (12.9%) O 88 Abrau-Durso, Usadba
O 88 Abrau-Durso, Victor Dravigny Divnomorskoye Cabernet
Brut, Krasnodar 2015 (12.5%) Sauvignon, Krasnodar 2014 (14.1%)
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O 88 Abrau-Durso, Usadba
Divnomorskoye Marselan,
Krasnodar 2014 (15%)
O 87 Abrau-Durso, Usadba
Divnomorskoye West Hill Blend,
Krasnodar 2014 (13.7%)
O 86 Abrau-Durso, Usadba
Divnomorskoye Merlot, Krasnodar
2014 (13.8%)
Ukraine
Silver
red
O 90 Shabo, Grande Reserve
Lukuridze Family Reserve
Cabernet, Odessa 2013 (13%)
Bronze sweet
sparkling white
O 86 Shabo, Special Edition
Semisweet Muscat, Odessa NV (11.5%)
Bronze
white
O 88 Shabo, Grande Reserve,
Iukuridze Family Reserve
Chardonnay, Odessa 2014 (14%)
O 87 Shabo, Grande Reserve
Chardonnay, Odessa 2014 (14%)
O 87 Shabo, Grande Reserve
Chardonnay, Odessa 2016 (13.7%)
O 86 Shabo, Chardonnay, Odessa
2017 (12.3%)
Bronze
red
O 88 Shabo, Grande Reserve
Cabernet-Saperavi-Merlot, Odessa
2014 (13.6%)
O 88 Shabo, Grande Reserve
Iukuridze Family Reserve Cabernet,
Odessa 2014 (14.6%)
O 88 Shabo, Grande Reserve
Saperavi, Odessa 2014 (12.7%)
O 87 Shabo, Grande Reserve
Lukuridze Family Reserve Saperavi,
Odessa 2015 (13.3%)
O 87 Shabo, Reserve Cabernet,
Odessa 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Shabo, Reserve Merlot 2K245,
Odessa 2016 (13.6%)
O 86 Shabo, Cabernet, Odessa 2017
(13.2%)
O 86 Shabo, Grande Reserve
Cabernet, Odessa 2016 (13.1%)
O 86 Shabo, Grande Reserve
Cabernet-Merlot, Odessa 2014 (14.6%)
O 86 Shabo, Grande Reserve
Iukuridze Family Reserve Cabernet,
Odessa 2016 (12.7%)
O 86 Shabo, Grande Reserve
Saperavi, Odessa 2015 (13.3%)
O 86 Shabo, Reserve Saperavi,
Odessa 2015 (13.3%)
Central Italy
(excluding Tuscany)
Abruzzo
Silver
white
O 91 Casal Thaulero, Duca
Thaulero, Abruzzo Pecorino
Superiore 2016 (13%)
O 90 Asda, The Wine Atlas
Cococciola, Terre di Chieti 2016
(12.5%)
O 90 Cantina Tollo, Pecorino,
Terre di Chieti 2017 (13%)
O 90 Ferzo, Abruzzo Cococciola
Superiore 2017 (13%)
O 90 Ferzo, Abruzzo Pecorino
Superiore 2017 (13%)
O 90 Masciarelli, Castello di
Semivicoli, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo
2014 (14%)
O 90 Morrisons, The Best Pecorino,
Terre di Chieti 2017 (13%)
Silver
rosé
O 90 Lunaria, Pettirosce,
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo 2017 (13.5%)
Silver
red
O 91 Torri Cantine, Turan Riserva,
Colline Teramane Montepulciano
d’Abruzzo 2007 (14.5%)
O 90 Barone di Valforte, Colle Sale,
Colline Teramane Montepulciano
d’Abruzzo 2015 (14%)
O 90 Collefrisio, Semis,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2011
(14.5%)
O 90 Masciarelli, Marina Cvetic S
Martino Rosso, Montepulciano
d’Abruzzo 2015 (14%)
O 90 San Lorenzo, Escol Riserva,
Colline Teramane Montepulciano
d’Abruzzo 2012 (14.5%)
O 90 Tenuta Secolo IX,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2015
(13.5%)
O 90 Tilli, Lupus, Montepulciano
d’Abruzzo 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Torre Zambra, Villamagna
2015 (15%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Il Feuduccio, Pecorino, Colline
Teatine 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 iLauri, Avalos Pecorino, Colline
Pescaresi 2017 (13%)
O 88 iLauri, Nora Chardonnay,
Colline Pescaresi 2017 (13%)
O 88 Secolo IX, Fonte Grotta Moscato,
Colline Pescaresi 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Terzini, Abruzzo Pecorino 2017
(13.5%)
O 87 Casal Thaulero, Orsetto Oro
Pecorino, Terre di Chieti 2017 (13%)
O 87 Codice Citra, Niro Pecorino,
Terre di Chieti 2017 (13%)
O 87 Codice Citra, Palio Pecorino,
Terre di Chieti 2017 (13%)
O 87 Ferzo, Superiore Passerina
2017 (13%)
O 87 Umani Ronchi, Marks & Spencer
Pecorino, Terre di Chieti 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Cantina Miglianico, Pietra
Majella, Abruzzo Pecorino 2017
(13.5%)
O 86 Cestino, Pecorino, Terre di
Chieti 2017 (12%)
O 86 Colle Moro, Alianto Pecorino,
Terre di Chieti 2017 (13%)
O 86 Masso Antico, Passerina, Terre
di Chieti 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Tor del Colle, Pecorino, Terre di
Chieti 2017 (13%)
Bronze
rosé
O 88 Citra, Ferzo Superiore,
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo 2017 (13%)
O 86 Jasci & Marchesani, Cerasuolo
d’Abruzzo 2017 (12.5%)
Bronze
red
O 88 Cantina Miglianico, Il
Fondatore Riserva, Montepulciano
d’Abruzzo 2014 (14%)
O 88 Cantina Tollo, Mò Riserva,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2013 (13.5%)
O 88 Casal Thaulero, Thalè,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2010 (14%)
O 88 Cascina del Colle, Negus,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2010 (15%)
O 88 Codice Citra, Palio,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Fosso Corno, Orsus, Colline
Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Jasci & Marchesani, Rudhir
Biologico, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
2015 (14%)
O 88 Laus Vitae, Riserva,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2010 (14%)
O 88 Talamonti, Modà,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2017 (13%)
O 88 Terzini, Vigna Vetum,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2013 (14.5%)
O 88 Torre Zambra, Colle Maggio,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2014 (14%)
O 87 Ciavolich, Divus,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2015 (14%)
O 87 Fosso Corno, Admire Merlot,
Colli Aprutini 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 iLauri, Salto Sangiovese, Terre
di Chieti 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Adria Vini, Conviviale,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Borgo Imperiale,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2015 (13%)
O 86 Cantine Mucci, Kubbadì, Terre
di Chieti 2011 (14%)
O 86 Casal Thaulero, Orsetto Oro,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Codice Citra, Caroso Riserva,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2013 (14%)
O 86 Costantini, Tornese,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2010
(14.5%)
O 86 Ferzo, Montepulciano
d’Abruzzo 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Gioia Del Sole, Montepulciano
d’Abruzzo 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Marina Cvetić, Iskra, Colline
Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Terzini, Montepulciano
d’Abruzzo 2015 (14%)
Emilia-
Romagna
Silver
sparkling white
O 91 Casali, Ca’ Besina Spergola,
Colli Scandiano e Canossa 2011
(13%)
Silver
sparkling red
O 90 Ceci, Otello Nero di
Lambrusco 1813, Lambrusco
dell’Emilia NV (11%)
Silver
red
O 90 Fattoria Paradiso,
Barbarossa Cuveé Mario Pezzi ’60
La Spungone, Forlì 2016 (14%)
O 90 Romio, Sangiovese di
Romagna Superiore Riserva 2015
(13.5%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 86 Emilia Wine, 1077 Spergola
Brut, Colli Scandiano e Canossa 2016
(12%)
O 86 Righi, Brut, Pignoletto NV (11.5%) ➢
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sparkling red
O 88 Cantine Lombardini, C’era una
Volta, Lambrusco di Sorbara 2016
(11%)
O 88 Ceci, Terre Verdiane 1813,
Lambrusco dell’Emilia NV (11%)
O 88 Medici Ermete, Concerto,
Lambrusco Reggiano Secco 2017
(11.5%)
O 87 Bassoli, Ciacarun, Lambrusco
Grasparossa di Castelvertro 2017
(11%)
O 87 Ceci, Terre Verdiane 1813
Amabile, Lambrusco dell’Emilia NV
(8.5%)
O 87 Zanasi, Bruno, Lambrusco
Grasparossa di Castelvertro 2017
(11.5%)
O 86 Casali, Lambruscone,
Lambrusco dell’Emilia 2017 (11%)
O 86 Il Poggiarello, Frizzante,
Gutturnio 2017 (12.5%)
Bronze
white
O 88 La Mancina, Terre di
Montebudello, Colli Bolognesi
Classico Pignoletto 2016 (13%)
O 88 Romio, Albana di Romagna
2017 (13%)
O 87 Merlotta, Fondatori, Albana di
Romagna 2016 (14%)
O 86 Luretta, Boccadirosa Malvasia,
Colli Piacentini 2017 (14%)
O 86 Umberto Cesari, Liano
Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc,
Rubicone 2016 (14%)
Bronze
red
O 88 Caviro, Romio, Sangiovese di
Romagna Superiore 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Le Rocche Malatestiane, Mons
Jovis Sangiovese, Colli di Rimini
2015 (14%)
O 88 Poderi dal Nespoli, Borgo dei
Guidi, Forlì 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Caviro, Terre Forti Sangiovese-
Merlot, Rubicone 2016 (13%)
O 87 La Casetta, Sofia, Sangiovese
di Romagna Superiore 2015 (13%)
O 87 La Sabbiona, Centesimino,
Ravenna 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Mossi, Congedo, Gutturnio
2013 (13.5%)
O 87 Pertinello, Pinot Nero, Forlì
2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Tavernello, Sangiovese-
Cabernet, Rubicone 2016 (13%)
O 87 Villa Oppi, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Colli Piacentini 2013 (13%)
O 86 Caviro, Romio Appassimento,
Sangiovese Rubicone 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Il Poggiarello, Perticato del
Novarei, Emilia 2016 (13.5%)
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O 86 Pertinello, Sangiovese di
Romagna 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Poderi dal Nespoli, Prugneto,
Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Tenuta Mara, MaraMia,
Sangiovese Rubicone 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Terre Cevico, Galante
Appassimento, Sangiovese di
Romagna 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Terre Forti, Sangiovese-
Cabernet, Rubicone 2016 (13%)
O 86 Umberto Cesari, Laurento
Riserva Sangiovese, Romagna 2015
(13.5%)
O 86 Umberto Cesari, Moma,
Rubicone 2016 (13%)
O 86 Umberto Cesari, Yemula
Sangiovese-Merlot, Sangiovese
Rubicone 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Valtidone, Bollo Rosso Riserva,
Gutturnio 2014 (14%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 88 Umberto Cesari, Colle del Re
Passito, Albana di Romagna 2008
(14.5%)
O 86 Perini & Perini, Malvasia Dolce,
NV (6%)
O 86 Valtidone, Luna di Candia
Appassite, NV (13.5%)
Lazio
Silver
white
O 90 Casale del Giglio, Petit
Manseng 2017 (13.8%)
O 90 Paolo e Noemia d’Amico,
Calanchi di Vaiano Chardonnay
2016 (13.5%)
Silver
red
O 90 Casata Mergè, 1960
Cesanese 2017 (13%)
O 90 Gaffino, Roma 2015 (14%)
Bronze
white
O 88 Casale del Giglio, Bellone 2017
(13.5%)
O 87 Casale del Giglio, Satrico 2017
(13.2%)
O 87 Gotto d’Oro, Vinea Domini
Chadonnay 2016 (13%)
O 86 Casata Mergè, 1960, Frascati
Superiore 2017 (13%)
Bronze
red
O 88 Paolo e Noemia d’Amico, Villa
Tirrena 2014 (13%)
O 87 Casale del Giglio, Cesanese O 94 Sartarelli, Tralivio,
2016 (13.4%) Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
O 87 Casale del Giglio, Mater Matuta Classico Superiore 2016 (14%)
2014 (14.2%) O 91 Col di Corte, Vigneto di
O 87 Casale del Giglio, Tempranijo Tobia, Verdicchio dei Castelli di
2016 (14.9%) Jesi Classico Superiore 2016 (14%)
O 87 Principe Pallavicini, Syrah 2016 O 91 Santa Barbara, Stefano
(13.5%)
Antonucci, Verdicchio dei Castelli
O 86 Casale del Giglio, Merlot 2016
di Jesi Classico Superiore 2015
(13.4%)
(13.5%)
O 86 Principe Pallavicini, Amarasco
O 91 Tavignano, Misco, Verdicchio
Cesanese 2016 (13.5%) dei Castelli di Jesi Classico
O 86 Principe Pallavicini, Casa
Superiore 2016 (13.5%)
Romana 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Borgo Paglianetto, Vertis,
Verdicchio di Matelica 2016
Le Marche (13.5%)
O 90 Cológnola Tenuta Musone,
Silver Via Condotto, Verdicchio dei
Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore
white
2017 (12.5%)
O 94 Garofoli, Podium, Verdicchio O 90 Filodivino, Filotto,
dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
Superiore 2015 (14%) Classico Superiore 2015 (13.5%)
O 94 Réwine, Ergon, Verdicchio di O 90 La Canosa, Peko, Offida
Matelica 2016 (13%) Pecorino 2017 (14%)
Jane Hunt MW
Central Italy Regional Chair
What should we buy from here? There is no
question that Verdicchio from Le Marche,
whether from Castelli di Jesi or Matelica, is a
classy white with amazing versatility. It provides crisp freshness
with a herby perfume and an underlying waxiness in texture, and
works equally well when made with or without some oak maturation.
Vermentino from Liguria is also a reliably delicious white. And as
far as red wines are concerned, the obvious choice would be
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. But here a word of warning: some are
absolutely spot-on with lots of round, succulent fruit as one hopes
for, but recent vintages have produced some very tannic wines
too. Sagrantino, the signature grape from Umbria’s Montefalco
region, is another tannic beast of a grape, and when blended as
Rosso di Montefalco with Sangiovese and often some Merlot too,
becomes deliciously drinkable. Sagrantino di Montefalco, where
the wine is 100% Sagrantino, needs maturity for the tannins to
soften. Although we tasted few examples, other tasty reds were
the Rosso Conero from Le Marche and the Tintilia from Molise.
What should we keep an eye on? We should definitely keep an
eye on Pecorino from Le Marche. This variety has recently found
itself more and more widely distribute, always boasting aromas of
freshly mown hay, light florals and sometimes a rich whiff of
honey too. Grechetto from Umbria is another white to seek out.
On the whole, both Umbria and Le Marche are regions on the up,
with both new and younger producers enthusiastically building on
quality and, more importantly, giving greater voice to indigenous
local varieties. Trebbiano normally makes a rather ordinary white
wine, but watch out for Trebbiano Spoletino which is now being
more widely planted, especially in the Montefalco region.

O 90 Santa Barbara, Tardivo ma
non Tardo, Verdicchio dei Castelli
di Jesi Riserva Classico 2015 (14%)
O 90 Tenuta di Tavignano, Misco
Riserva, Verdicchio dei Castelli di
Jesi Riserva Classico 2015 (14%)
O 90 Umani Ronchi, Plenio,
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
Riserva Classico 2015 (14%)
Silver
red
O 90 Muròla, Antek 2013 (14.5%)
O 90 Umani Ronchi, Campo San
Giorgio Riserva, Conero 2012 (14%)
O 90 Velenosi, Querci Antica
Superiore, Lacrima di Morro
d’Alba 2015 (13%)
Silver
sweet white
O 90 Fazi Battaglia, Arkezia Muffo
di San Sisto 2016 (14%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Velenosi, Villa Angela, Offida
Pecorino 2017 (13%)
O 88 Fattoria La Vialla, Verdicchio
dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore
2017 (13%)
O 88 Fazi Battaglia, San Sisto,
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
Riserva Classico 2015 (14%)
O 87 Cológnola Tenuta Musone,
Ghiffa, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
Classico Superiore 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Crespaia, Chiaraluce,
Bianchello del Metauro Superiore
2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Monte Schiavo, Coste del
Molino, Verdicchio dei Castelli di
Jesi Classico 2017 (13%)
O 86 Colonnara, Cuapro, Verdicchio
dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore
2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Fiorano, Donna Orgilla, Offida
Pecorino 2016 (13%)
O 86 Monte Schiavo, Pallio di San
Floriano, Verdicchio dei Castelli di
Jesi Classico Superiore 2017 (14%)
O 86 Piersanti, Verdicchio dei
Castelli di Jesi Classico 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Saladini Pilastri, Falerio,
Falerio dei Colli Ascolani 2017 (13%)
O 86 Umani Ronchi, Vecchie Vigne,
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
Classico Superiore 2015 (13.5%)
Bronze
red
O 88 Fioretti Brera, Rìgo 23 Riserva,
Conero 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Garofoli, PianCarda, Rosso
Conero 2015 (14%)
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O 88 Monte Schiavo, Alberto
Serenelli, Rosso Conero 2015 (13%) Central Italy judge
O 88 Serra San Martino, Il Paonazzo Vincenzo Donatiello
2012 (14.5%)
O 88 Velenosi, Ludi, Offida 2014
(14.5%)
O 87 Col di Corte, Esino 2015 (14%)
O 87 Colonnara, Lacrima di Morro
d’Alba 2016 (15.2%)
O 87 Fioretti Brera, Faustí, Rosso
Conero 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Monte Schiavo, Sassaiolo,
Rosso Piceno 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Umani Ronchi, San Lorenzo,
Rosso Conero 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Tenute Pieralisi, Re di Ras,
Rosso Piceno 2013 (14.1%)
O 86 Velenosi, Roggio del Filare,
Rosso Piceno Superiore 2014 (14.5%)
Liguria
Silver
white
O 92 Lunae, Etichetta Nera
Vermentino, Colli di Luni 2017 (13%)
Bronze
white
O 88 Solaris, La Baia del Sole
Vermentino, Colli di Luni 2017 (13%)
O 86 Federici, Sarticola La Baia del
Sole Vermentino, Colli di Luni 2017
(14%)
Umbria Bronze
white
Bronze Silver O 88 Colle Uncinano, Superiore
red white Trebbiano Spoletino, Spoleto 2015
(13.5%)
O 87 Durin, Alicante, Colline O 90 Castello di Corbara, Orvieto
Savonesi 2015 (13.5%) O 88 Madonna del Latte, Viognier
Classico Superiore 2016 (13.5%) 2016 (13%)
O 86 Tenuta Maffone, Ormeasco, O 90 D’Oro 2016 (13.5%)
Pornassio 2016 (13%) O 88 Monte Vibiano, Maria Camilla
O 86 Tenuta Maffone, Ormeasco, 2017 (13.5%)
Pornassio Superiore 2015 (14.5%)
Silver O 86 Cantina Tudernum, Grechetto
red di Todi 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Chiorri, Titus Grechetto 2017
Molise O 90 Bocale, Montefalco 2015
(14.5%)
(14%)
O 86 Duca Della Corgna, Nuricante
O 90 Còlpetrone, Sagrantino di
Silver Montefalco 2011 (14%)
Grechetto, Colli del Trasimeno 2016
red O 90 Famiglia Cecchi, Tenuta
(13.5%)
O 86 Fongoli, La Palmetta
O 90 Cianfagna, Sator Gran Alzatura, Montefalco 2015 (14%) Grechetto, Colli Martani 2017 (12.5%)
Maestro, Tintilia 2011 (15%) O 90 Fongoli, Fracanton, O 86 Pomario, Batticoda 2017
Sagrantino di Montefalco 2012 (15%) (12.5%)
Bronze O 90 Lungarotti, Rubesco Vigna
white Monticchio, Torgiano Rosso Bronze
Riserva 2010 (14.5%)
O 90 Madonna del Latte, Sucano,
red
O 88 Cantina San Zenone, Clivia
Falanghina, Terre Degli Osci 2017 Orvieto 2011 (13%) O 88 Cantina Goccia, 3Q 2016 (14%)
(13%) O 90 Pomario, Sariano 2015 (13%) O 88 Goretti, Sagrantino di
Montefalco 2013 (14.5%)
Silver
Bronze O 87 Antonelli San Marco, Chiusa di
sweet red Pannone, Sagrantino di Montefalco
red 2010 (15%)
O 87 Cantina San Zenone, Tintilia O 90 Chiorri, Vero Amore Passito O 87 Fondo Del Sole, Sagrantino di
2014 (13%) Sangiovese 2013 (14%) Montefalco 2014 (14%) ➢
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2014 (13.5%) Vina da Tavola O 88 Vigne Olcru, Virtus Brut 2013
(12.5%)
O 87 Francesca Valente, Montonico
O 86 Comincioli, Diamante Extra Dry
NV (12%)
O 87 Monte Vibiano, L’Andrea, Colli O 86 Co-op, Irresistible Rosé Brut
Perugini 2011 (14.5%) Silver Brut 2016 (12%) NV (11%)
O 87 Tenuta Ferraro, Madonna Alta, sparkling white O 87 La Casetta, Mio Brut 2016 (12%) O 86 Follador, Cuvèe Rosè Brut 2017
Sagrantino di Montefalco 2014 (14.5%) O 87 Le Contesse, Ribolla Gialla Brut (11.5%)
O 87 Terre de la Custodia, Rubium O 90 Fattoria La Vialla, Cuvée No2 2017 (11%) O 86 La Casetta, Mia Brut 2016 (12%)
Riserva, Montefalco 2014 (14.5%) Extra Brut 2012 (12.5%) O 87 Vincenzo Toffoli, 7 Millesimi O 86 Solpiantez, Rosè Brut 2016
O 87 Terre de la Custodia, O 90 Villa Oppi, Brut 2014 (12%) Extra Brut 2017 (11.4%) (11.3%)
Sagrantino di Montefalco 2012 (14.5%) O 86 Cantine Castelvecchio, Brut
2017 (11%)
O 86 Bocale, Sagrantino di Silver O 86 Citra, Peco Rino Pecorino Brut
Bronze sweet
Montefalco 2013 (15.5%) white sparkling white
NV (12.5%)
O 86 Castello di Corbara, De Coronis,
O 86 Villa Rinaldi, Barricaia Brut
Lago di Corbara 2015 (14.5%) O 90 Agriforest, Gesia Veja 2016 O 86 La Cantina Pizzolato, Dolce
2009 (13.6%)
O 86 Colle Uncinano, Soviano (12.5%) Moscato NV (6.5%)
Regale, Colli Martani 2011 (14.5%)
O 86 Duca Della Corgna, Divina Villa Silver Bronze Bronze
Riserva Gamay, Colli del Trasimeno
red sparkling rosé red
2015 (14%)
O 87 Rodaro Paolo, Rosé Nature
O 86 Montemelino, Grappolo d’Oro O 90 Vigne Olcru, Nó 2016 (14%) O 86 Borgofulvia 2016 (13.5%)
2014 (12%)
2015 (14%) O 87 Salatin, Rosaluna Rosato Brut
O 86 Montemelino, Vinea Alta 2015 Bronze NV (11.5%)
Vino Varietale
(13%)
O 86 Scacciadiavoli, Sagrantino di
sparkling white O 87 Tenuta Baron, Delle Stelle Rosé

Montefalco 2013 (14.5%)

O 86 Tenuta Alzatura, Sagrantino di
Montefalco 2012 (14.5%)
O 86 Terre de la Custodia, Exubera,
Sagrantino di Montefalco 2007
(14.5%)
O 88 Le Contesse, Pinot Nero Brut
2015 (11%)
Brut 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Altemura, Rosamaro d’Italia
Negroamaro Rosé Brut NV (11%)
O 88 Patria, Femina Nerello O 86 Bioni, Rosa Batista Rosé Brut Bronze
Mascalese Brut NV (12.5%) 2015 (12%) red
O 88 Pertinello, Blanc de Noir Extra O 86 Cavit, Lunetta Rosé Brut NV
Brut 2014 (12.5%) (11.5%) O 86 Piccini, Memŏro 2012 (14%)

Jane Hunt MW,

the DWWA Regional
Chair for Central Italy

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Champagne
Silver
sparkling white
O94 Henriet Bazin, Marie-Amélie
Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru 2012
(12.5%)
O93 Beaumont des Crayères,
Fleur Blanche Blanc de Blanc Brut
2009 (12%)
O93 Chapuy, Blanc de Blancs Brut
Grand Cru 2012 (12.5%)
O93 Collet, Esprit Couture Brut
NV (12.5%)
O93 De Saint Gall, Blanc de Blancs
Brut Premier Cru NV (12.5%)
O93 Jacquart, Cuvée Alpha Brut
2010 (12.5%)
O93 Lucien Collard, Brut Grand
Cru Bouzy 2009 (12%)
O93 Lutun, Invitation Brut NV
(12.5%)
O93 Ployez-Jacquemart, Extra
Brut 2008 (12.5%)
O93 Pommery, Brut Grand Cru
2006 (12.5%)
O92 Castelnau, Blanc de Blancs
Brut 2007 (12.5%)
O92 Charles Heidsieck, Réserve
Brut NV (12%)
O92 Charles Mignon, Cuvée
Comte de Marne Brut Grand Cru
2012 (12%)
O92 Devaux, D Brut 2008 (12%)
O92 Dom Caudron, Cornalyne
Brut NV (12%)
O92 Doyard-Mahé, DM Brut
Premier Cru Vertus 2012 (12%)
O92 Drappier, Grande Sendrée
Brut 2008 (12%)
O92 Henriot, Cuvée Hemera Brut
2005 (12%)
O92 Jacquart, Blanc de Blancs
Brut 2012 (12.5%)
O92 Lanson, Extra Age Blanc de
Blancs Brut NV (12.5%)
O92 Laurent Lequart, Prestige
Extra Brut NV (12%)
O92 Mandois, Victor Mandois
Vieilles Vignes Brut 2007 (12%)
O92 Météyer, Nuits Blanches Brut
NV (12%)
O92 Palmer & Co, Blanc de Noirs
Brut NV (12%)
O92 Perrier-Jouët, Belle Epoque
Brut 2011 (12.5%)
O92 Roger-Constant Lemaire,
Blanc de Blancs Brut Premier Cru
2010 (12%)
O92 Taittinger, Comtes de
Champagne Blanc des Blancs Brut
2007 (12.5%)
O92 Victoire, Edition Limitée
Gold Brut 2008 (12%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES CENTRAL ITALY – CHAMPAGNE
O91 Arthur Marc, 328 La Belle
Année Brut 2012 (12%)
O91 Beaumont des Crayères,
Fleur de Prestige Brut 2008 (12%)
O91 Castelnau, Blanc de Blancs
Brut 2005 (12.5%)
O91 Champagne L’Hoste, Cuvée
Prestige Blanc de Blancs Brut NV
(12.5%)
O91 Charles Heidsieck, Brut 2006
(12%)
O91 De Saint Gall, Orpale Blanc de
Blancs Brut Grand Cru 2004
(12.5%)
O91 Deutz, Amour de Deutz Brut
2008 (12.2%)
O91 Devaux, Ultra D Extra Brut NV
(12%)
O91 Florence Duchêne, Kalikasan
Brut Zéro NV (12.5%)
O91 François Secondé, La Loge
Blanc de Noirs Brut Grand Cru
Sillery NV (12%)
O91 Gisèle Devavry, Brut Premier
Cru 2012 (12%)
O91 Guy Charbaut, Brut Premier
Cru 2008 (12%)
O91 Henri David-Heuqq, Extra
Brut NV (12%)
O91 Jeeper, Brut Premier Cru NV
(12%)
O91 Lanson, Noble Blanc de
Blancs Brut 2002 (12.5%)
O91 Marks & Spencer, Delacourt
Blanc de Blancs Brut 2008 (12.5%)
O91 Piper-Heidsieck, Essentiel
Extra Brut NV (12%)
O91 Saint-Réol, Elégance Brut
Grand Cru 2008 (12.5%)
O91 Veuve J Lanaud, Cuvée du
Cinquantenaire Blanc de Blancs
Brut 2013 (12%)
O91 Vieille France, Limited
Edition Brut 2006 (12%)
O90 Albert Beerens, Cuvée Brut
Nature NV (12%)
O90 Ayala, Blanc de Blancs Brut
2010 (12%)
O90 Bernard Lonclas, Blanc de
Blancs Brut NV (12.5%)
O90 Besserat de Bellefon, Cuvée
des Moines Brut 2008 (12.5%)
O90 Bouché Père et Fils, Saphir
Brut NV (12%)
O90 Brice, Brut Grand Cru Bouzy
2012 (12%)
O90 Carbon, Brut NV (12%)
O90 Castelnau, Réserve Brut NV
(12.5%)
O90 Collet, Brut 2008 (12.5%)
O90 Collet, Collection Privée Brut
2008 (12.5%)
Richard Juhlin
Champagne Regional Chair
What should we buy from here? The 2018
DWWA did not bring too many surprises;
instead the patterns from previous years
were even stronger. In short, you get what you pay for. Fifteen
years ago there were many bargains to he had, as well as loads of
over-priced Champagnes. Today the knowledge level of
consumers is so high that Champagne producers need to set their
price-tags according to quality level rather than brand
recognition. Still, the prestige cuvées from the big names were the
winners in terms of pure quality, closely followed by the grand cru
and premier cru grower blanc de blancs. Low-dosage
Champagnes are a welcome trend but zero dosage is going too
far, and these wines did not score so well with us. In rosé, many
interesting grower wines were presented in all shades of pink,
showing that this category is now a serious wine more than a
pretty party drink. We tasted a huge number of almost pure Pinot
Meuniers but very few were successful. The ones that had the
edge were those that did not go through either malolactic or oak
fermentation. Right now there are many lovely vintages on the
market in different styles: 2008 is the vintage to cellar; 2009 is the
rounded, full-bodied and generous one; and the underrated 2010
is lovely in an elegant and pleasant way.
What should we keep an eye on? It you want to put some
Champagne away in your cellar for future enjoyment, then stock
up on either the 2008 vintage – a high-acid, multi-layered baby –
or the more approachable, lush and harmonious 2012 vintage with
its velvety, smiling fruit. Both are marvellous.
O90 De Saint Gall, Tradition Brut O90 Jacquart, Mosaïque Brut NV
Premier Cru NV (12.5%)
(12.5%)
O90 Demilly de Baere, Cuvée
O90 Jacquart, Mosaïque
Rare Brut 2011 (12%)
Extra-Brut NV (12.5%)
O90 Diogène Tissier, Cuvée de O90 Jean Comyn, Opus Blanc de
Réserve Brut NV (12.5%) Blancs Brut 2012 (12.2%)
O90 Dom Caudron, Sublimité O90 Jean Josselin, Blanc de
50/50 Brut 2009 (12%) Blancs Brut 2013 (12%)
O90 Doyard-Mahé, EB Extra Brut O90 Lanson, Noble Brut 2002
Premier Cru Vertus 2011 (12%) (12.5%)
O90 Duval-Leroy, Blanc de O90 Lombard, Brut Nature Grand
Blancs Brut Grand Cru NV (12%)
Cru 2008 (12.5%)
O90 François Dubois, Brut Grand
O90 Louis Brochet, Brut Premier
Cru NV (12%)
Cru 2005 (12%)
O90 Gabriel-Pagin Fils, Blanc de
O90 Louis Brochet, Extra Noir
Noirs Brut Nature Premier Cru NV
Extra Brut NV (12%)
(12%)
O90 Gonet Sulcova, Blanc de O90 Louise Brison, Tendresse
Blancs Brut NV (12.5%) Brut 2009 (12.5%)
O90 Gonet Sulcova, Extra Brut O90 Maison Mumm, Réserve Blanc
Grand Cru NV (12.5%) de Blancs Brut Grand Cru 2012 (12%)
O90 Gonet Sulcova, Gaïa Grand O90 Maison Mumm, Réserve Blanc
Cru Chardonnay Brut NV (12.5%) de Noirs Brut Grand Cru 2008 (12%)
O90 Henriot, Blanc de Blancs O90 Marks & Spencer, Herbert
Brut NV (12%) Beaufort Carte d’Or Brut Grand
O90 Henriot, Brut 2008 (12%) Cru NV (12%)
O90 Herbert Beaufort, Carte d’Or O90 Moët & Chandon, Grand
Brut Grand Cru NV (12.5%) Vintage Extra Brut 2009 (12.5%) ➢
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O90 Palmer & Co, Blanc de Blancs
Brut NV (12%)
O90 Pannier, Egérie Extra Brut
2006 (12%)
O90 Perrier-Jouët, Belle Epoque
Blanc de Blancs Brut 2004 (12.5%)
O90 Philippe Gamet, Caractères
Extra-Brut NV (12%)
O90 Philippe Glavier, La Grâce
d’Alphaël Blanc de Blancs Zero
Dosage Grand Cru NV (12%)
O90 Pierre Gobillard, Réserve
Brut Premier Cru NV (12.5%)
O90 Pierre Trichet, L’Authentique
Brut Premier Cru NV (12%)
O90 Piot-Sévillano, Tradition
Extra Brut NV (12%)
O90 Piper-Heidsieck, Brut NV (12%)
O90 Piper-Heidsieck, Cuvée
Sublime Demi-Sec NV (12%)
O90 Pommery, Royal Brut NV
(12.5%)
O90 Taittinger, Brut 2012 (12.5%)
O90 Taittinger, Folies de la
Marquetterie Brut NV (12.5%)
O90 Vazart Coquart & Fils, Grand
Bouquet Blanc de Blancs Brut
Grand Cru Chouilly 2012 (12%)
O90 Waitrose, Brut 2005 (12.5%)
O90 Waris Hubert, Blanche Blanc
de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru
2012 (12%)
O90 William Deutz, Brut 2007
(12%)
O90 Zoémie de Sousa, Désirable
Brut NV (12.5%)
O90 Zoémie de Sousa, Précieuse
Brut Grand Cru NV (12.5%)
Silver
sparkling rosé
O92 Charles Heidsieck, Rosé Brut
2006 (12%)
O92 Taittinger, Comtes de
Champagne Rosé Brut 2006 (12.5%)
O91 Carbon, Rosé Brut NV (12%)
O90 Booths, Rosé Brut NV (12%)
O90 Charles Heidsieck, Réserve
Rosé Brut NV (12%)
O90 François Dubois, Pur Rosé
Brut NV (12%)
O90 Jacquart, Cuvée Alpha Rosé
Brut 2010 (12.5%)
O90 Lanson, Rosé Label Brut NV
(12.5%)
O90 Laurent-Perrier, Cuvée Rosé
Brut NV (12%)
O90 Perrier-Jouët, Blason Rosé
Brut NV (12%)
O90 Piper-Heidsieck, Sauvage
Rosé Brut NV (12%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O89 Alfred Tritant, L’Instant Blanc
Brut NV (12%)
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O89 Allouchery-Perseval, La
Réserve Brut Premier Cru NV (12.5%)
O89 Bauget-Jouette, Cuvée
Jouette Brut NV (12%)
O89 Besserat de Bellefon, Cuvée
des Moines Blanc de Blancs Brut
Grand Cru NV (12.5%)
O89 Booths, Brut 2006 (12.5%)
O89 Boude Baudin, Chardonnay
Cuvée de Réserve Brut NV (12%)
O89 Boude Baudin, Vieille Vignes
Brut 2008 (12%)
O89 Canard-Duchêne, Charles VII
La Grande Cuvée Blanc de Noirs Brut
NV (12%)
O89 Canard-Duchêne, Charles VII,
La Grande Cuvée Blanc de Blancs
Brut NV (12%)
O89 Charles de Cazanove, Collection
Sauvage Extra Brut 2011 (12%)
O89 Charles de Cazanove, Vielle
France Blanc de Noirs Brut NV (12%)
O89 Charlier & Fils, Spécial Club
Brut 2005 (12%)
O89 Clos du Château de Bligny,
Cuvée 6 Cépages Brut NV (12%)
O89 Comtes de Dampierre, Grande
Cuvée Brut NV (12.5%)
O89 De Barfontarc, La Vigne au Roy
Brut 2008 (12%)
O89 De Saint Gall, Grand Cru Blanc
de Blancs Extra Brut NV (12.5%)
O89 Diogène Tissier et Fils, Saveur
de Juliette Blanc de Noirs Brut NV
(12.5%)
O89 Dom Caudron, Epicurienne
Brut NV (12%)
O89 Dominique Boulard, Tradition
Brut NV (12.2%)
O89 Emile Leclère, Blanc de Blancs
Brut NV (12%)
O89 Eugène III, Brut 2008 (12%)
O89 Faniel & Fils, Les Secrets
d’André Extra Brut 2011 (12%)
O89 François Secondé, Blanc de
Blancs Brut Grand Cru Sillery 2011
(12%)
O89 Froment-Griffon, Sélection
Brut NV (12.5%)
O89 Froment-Griffon, Tradition
Premier Cru Brut NV (12.5%)
O89 GH Mumm, 6 Brut NV (12%)
O89 Gabriel-Pagin Fils, Grande
Réserve Brut Premier Cru NV (12%)
O89 Gardet, Blanc de Noirs Brut
Premier Cru Chigny les Roses NV (12%)
O89 Gardet, Prestige Charles
Gardet Brut Premier Cru 2005 (12%)
O89 Gilbert Jacquesson, Cuvée
Sélection Brut NV (12%)
O89 Gimonnet Gonet, Blanc de
Blancs Brut Grand Cru 2011 (12%)
O89 Guerdon, Enfant Terrible Brut
NV (12%)
O89 Heidsieck & Co Monopole, Gold
Top Brut 2010 (12%)
O89 Henriot, Souverain Brut NV (12%)
O89 J Charpentier, Premier Cru Brut
NV (12%)
O89 J Charpentier, Tradition Brut
NV (12%)
O89 J de Telmont, Blanc de Blancs
Brut 2010 (12%)
O89 JM Tissier, Ancestrale Brut
2012 (12%)
O89 Jacquart, Aged 5 Years Mosaic
Signature Brut NV (12.5%)
O89 Jacquart, Brut 2008 (12.5%)
O89 Jacques Robin, Secret de
Sorbée Brut NV (12.2%)
O89 Jean-Noël Haton, Noble
Vintage Brut 2012 (12.5%)
O89 Jeeper, Naturelle Extra Brut
NV (12%)
O89 La Chapelle, Instinct Brut NV
(12%)
O89 Laurent Lequart, L’Héritière
Extra Brut NV (12%)
O89 Laurent-Perrier, La Cuvée Brut
NV (12%)
O89 Liébart-Régnier, Confidencia
Brut 2011 (12%)
O89 Louis Brochet, Alain Brut 2012
(12%)
O89 Lutun, Brut 2012 (12.5%)
O89 Maurice Vesselle, Grand Cru
Cuvée Réservée Brut NV (12.5%)
O89 Moët & Chandon, Impérial Brut
NV (12%)
O89 Monmarthe, Brut Premier Cru
2011 (12%)
O89 Montaudon, Brut 2011 (12%)
O89 Moutard, Champ Persin
Chardonnay Brut NV (12%)
O89 Nicolas Feuillatte, Collection
Brut 2009 (12%)
O89 Nominé-Renard, Special Club
Brut 2012 (12.5%)
O89 Pascal Lejeune, A Moussy Brut
NV (12.3%)
O89 Philippe Gonet, TER Blanc de
Blancs Extra Brut Le Mesnil sur Oger
NV (12%)
O89 Philippe Gonet, TER Noir Extra
Brut NV (12%)
O89 Philippe Prié, Black Flowers
Brut 2012 (12%)
O89 Pierre Gobillard, Blanc de
Blancs Brut Premier Cru NV (12.5%)
O89 Piot-Sévillano, Impertinente
Pinot Noir Brut NV (12%)
O89 Renard Barnier, Blanc de
Blancs Brut NV (12.5%)
O89 Roger-Constant Lemaire,
Blanc de Meuniers Brut NV (12%)
O89 Roger-Constant Lemaire,
Cuvée Trianon Brut NV (12%)
O89 Saint-Réol, Blanc de Blancs
Brut Grand Cru NV (12.5%)
O89 Taittinger, Réserve Brut NV
(12.5%)
O89 Tribaut, Brut Premier Cru NV
(12.5%)
O89 Waitrose, Blanc de Blancs Brut
NV (12%)
O89 Waris Hubert, Lilyale Blanc de
Blancs Zéro Dosage Grand Cru NV
(12%)
O88 Alexandre Bonnet, Expression
Organic Brut NV (12.5%)
O88 Alfred Tritant, Brut Grand Cru
Bouzy 2012 (12%)
O88 Apollonis, Inspiration de
Saison Extra Brut 2010 (12%)
O88 Arthur Marc, Ultima Brut NV
(12%)
O88 Beaumont des Crayères, Fleur
de Meunier Blanc de Noirs Brut
Nature 2012 (12%)
O88 Beaumont des Crayères,
Nostalgie Brut 2006 (12%)
O88 Besserat de Bellefon, Cuvée
des Moines Sec NV (12.5%)
O88 Bochet-Lemoine, Cuvée
Sélectionnée Brut NV (12%)
O88 Booths, Brut NV (12%)
O88 Boude Baudin, B Zéro Brut
Nature NV (12%)
O88 Bourdaire-Gallois, Blanc de
Blancs Brut NV (12.5%)
O88 Bourdaire-Gallois, Prestige
Brut NV (12.5%)
O88 Castelnau, Millésimé Brut 2005
(12.5%)
O88 Charles de Cazanove, Vieille
France Blanc de Blancs Brut NV (12%)
O88 Charles Legend, Blanc de
Blancs Brut NV (12%)
O88 Charles Orban, Marks &
Spencer Blanc de Noirs Brut NV (12%)
O88 Château de Bligny, Grande
Réserve Brut NV (12%)
O88 Collet, Art Deco Brut NV (12.5%)
O88 Comtes de Dampierre, Cuvée
des Ambassadeurs Blanc de Blancs
Brut Grand Cru NV (12.5%)
O88 Delavenne, Brut Nature Grand
Cru NV (12%)
O88 Delot, Blanc de Noirs Extra
Brut 2008 (12%)
O88 Devaux, Cuvée D Brut NV (12%)
O88 Dom Caudron, Prédiction Brut
NV (12%)
O88 Doyard-Mahé, Cuvée Désir
Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut NV (12%)
O88 Duval-Leroy, Pur Chardonnay
Brut Réserve NV (12%)
O88 Emile Leclère, Cuvée du
Bicentenaire Brut NV (12%)
O88 Esterlin, Cléo Blanc de Blancs
Brut NV (12%)
O88 F Bergeronneau-Marion, Grande
Réserve Brut Premier Cru NV (12%)
O88 Faniel & Fils, Agapane Brut NV
(12%)
O88 Françoise Bedel, Ame de la
Terre Brut 2002 (12%)
O88 Fresne Ducret, La Grande
Hermine Brut 2008 (12%)
O88 Fresne Ducret, Pierre & Prosper
Brut NV (12%)
O88 Georges Vesselle, Hélènaïs
Brut Grand Cru Bouzy NV (12%)
O88 Henri David-Heucq,
Chardonnay Brut NV (12%)
O88 Jacques Poilvert, Veuve
Angely Cuvée Spéciale Blanc de
Blancs Brut NV (12%)
O88 Jean Arnoult, Fleur de Raisin
Brut NV (12.3%)
O88 Jean Arnoult, Prestige Brut NV
(12.3%)
O88 Jeeper, Grande Réserve Brut
NV (12%)

O88 Laimiable, Extra Brut Grand
Cru NV (12.5%)
O88 Laimiable, Phéérie Brut Grand
Cru 2011 (12.5%)
O88 Lanson, Père et Fils Brut NV
(12.5%)
O88 Laurent Lequart, Blanc de
Blancs Brut NV (12%)
O88 Lombard, Brut Nature Grand
Cru NV (12.5%)
O88 Louis Brochet, Extra Blanc
Extra Brut NV (12%)
O88 Louis Brochet, Premier Cru
Extra Brut NV (12%)
O88 Marks & Spencer, Delacourt
Brut NV (12.5%)
O88 Michel Gonet, Blanc de Blancs
Grand Cru Mesnil Sur Oger 2011 (12%)
O88 Michel Gonet, Les 3 Terroirs
Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2010 (12.5%)
O88 Montaudon, Réserve Première
Brut NV (12%)
O88 Nicolas Feuillatte, Réserve
Exclusive Brut NV (12%)
O88 Nicolas Feuillatte, Speciale
Brut 2013 (12%)
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O88 P. Louis Martin, Brut Grand Cru
NV (12%)
O88 Philippe Fourrier, Cuvee
Prestige Blanc de Blancs Brut NV
(12%)
O88 Philippe Prié, Mystique Brut NV
(12%)
O88 Philippe Prié, Tradition Brut NV
(12%)
O88 Philizot et Fils, Veuve
Monsigny Brut 2004 (12%)
O88 Saint-Réol, Brut Grand Cru
2008 (12.5%)
O88 Taittinger, Nocturne Sec NV
(12.5%)
O88 Union Champagne, Tesco
Finest Brut Premier Cru NV (12.5%)
O88 Veuve J Lanaud, Blanc de
Blancs Réserve Brut Grand Cru 2011
(12%)
O88 Veuve J Lanaud, Les Prêtrosses
Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru
2009 (12%)
O88 Veuve Monsigny, Brut 2011 (12%)
O88 Yann Alexandre, Blanc de
Blancs Brut 2010 (12%)
O88 Zoémie de Sousa, Merveille
Brut NV (12.5%)
O87 Abel Charlot, Marks & Spencer
Brut NV (12.5%)
O87 Albert de Milly, Brut Premier
Cru NV (12%)
O87 Albert de Milly, Extra Brut NV
(12%)
O87 Alexandre Bonnet, Harmonie
de Blancs Brut NV (12.5%)
O87 Allouchery-Perseval, Le
Tradition Blanc de Noirs Brut
Premier Cru NV (12.5%)
O87 Apollonis, Authentic Meunier
Blanc de Noirs Brut NV (12%)
O87 Apollonis, Monodie Meunier
Extra Brut 2008 (12%)
O87 Asda, Henri Cachet Brut NV
(12%)
O87 Baguet-Louette, Blanc de Noirs
Brut 2013 (12%)
O87 Bernard Lonclas, Blanc de
Blancs Extra Brut NV (12.5%)
O87 Bernard Remy, Carte Blanche
Brut NV (12%)
O87 Besserat de Bellefon, Cuvée
des Moines Blanc de Noirs Brut
Grand Cru NV (12.5%)
O87 Bouché Père et Fils, Brut 2005
(12%)
O87 Bourdaire-Gallois, Brut 2007
(12.5%)
O87 Bourdaire-Gallois, Brut NV
(12.5%)
O87 Comtesse Gérin, Grande
Réserve Brut NV (12%)
O87 D Massin, Cuvée Prestige Brut
NV (11.6%)
O87 D Massin, Cuvée Spéciale Brut
NV (12.1%)
O87 De Barfontarc, Tradition Brut
NV (12%)
O87 Denis Frézier, Terroir Noir
Blanc de Noirs Brut NV (12%)
O87 Dérouillat, Fanette Brut 2012
(12%)
O87 Devavry, Premier Cru Brut NV
(12%)
O87 Duval-Leroy, Prestige Extra-
Brut Premier Cru Vertus NV (12%)
O87 Ernest Remy, Brut Grand Cru
NV (12%)
O87 Esterlin, Eclat Brut NV (12%)
O87 Fabienne Prié, Réserve Brut NV
(12%)
O87 Forget-Brimont, Blanc de
Blanc Brut Premier Cru NV (12%)
O87 François Dubois, 1764 Pure
Sélection NV (12%)
O87 François Secondé, Clavier Brut
NV (12%)
O87 Gabriel-Pagin Fils, Carte d’Or
Brut Premier Cru NV (12%)
O87 Georges de la Chapelle, Extra
Brut NV (12%)
O87 Gremillet, Zéro Dosage Brut
Nature NV (12.5%)
O87 Guy Charlemagne,
Mesnillésime Vieille Vignes Blanc de
Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru 2009
(12%)
O87 Guy Charlemagne, Réserve
Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru Le
Mesnil Sur Oger NV (12%)
O87 Jean-Noël Haton, Réserve Brut
NV (12.5%)
O87 Lanson, Black Label Brut NV
(12.5%)
O87 Lanson, Green Label Organic
Brut NV (12.5%)
O87 Lasseaux, Brut NV (12.5%)
O87 Laurent Lequart, Blanc de
Meunier Brut Nature NV (12%)
O87 Léguillette Romelot,
Symphonie Brut 2008 (12.5%)
O87 Lucien Collard, Extra Brut NV
(12%)
O87 Maurice Vesselle, Brut Grand
Cru 2007 (12%)
O87 Météyer, Carte Argent Brut NV
(12%)
O87 Mondet, Grande Réserve Brut
NV (12%)
O87 Olivier Père et Fils, Signature
Brut NV (12%)
O87 P Louis Martin, Brut Premier
Cru NV (12%)
O87 P Louis Martin, Cuvée Vincent
Chardonnay Brut 2011 (12%)
O87 Palmer & Co, Réserve Brut NV
(12%)
O87 Philippe Glavier, Génésis Blanc
de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru NV
(12%)
O87 Pinot Chevauchet, Généreuse
Brut Nature NV (12%)
O87 Ployez-Jacquemart, Passion
Extra Brut NV (12.5%)
O87 Pommery, Cuvée Louise Brut
2004 (12.5%)
O87 Renard Barnier, Réserve Brut
NV (12.5%)
O87 Royer, Prestige Brut NV (12.2%)
O87 Trudon, Monochrome Brut NV
(12%)
O87 Tsarine, Tzarina Brut NV (12%)
O87 Union Champagne, Tesco
Finest Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand
Cru 2012 (12.5%)
O87 Vollereaux, Blanc de Blancs
Brut NV (12%)
O87 Vollereaux, Brut Nature NV
(12%)
O87 Waitrose, Blanc de Noirs Brut
NV (12.5%)
O87 Yann Alexandre, Grande
Réserve Brut Premier Cru Courmas
NV (12%)
O86 A. Boatas, Paradis Blanc de
Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru 2009
(12.5%)
O86 Adrien Chopin, Brut NV (12%)
O86 Albert Beerens, Blanc de Noirs
Brut NV (12%)
O86 Apollonis, Patrimony Brut NV
(12%)
O86 Arthur Marc, Initiale Noir &
Blanc Brut NV (12%) ➢
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O86 Asda, Louvel Fontaine Brut NV
(12%)
O86 Belin, Bleu Chic Brut NV (12%)
O86 Bernard Remy, Blanc de Blancs
Brut NV (12%)
O86 Besserat de Bellefon, Triple B
Brut Nature NV (12%)
O86 Bliard-Moriset, Grand Cru Blanc
de Blancs Brut Nature NV (12%)
O86 Bouché Père et Fils, Cuvée
Réservée Brut NV (12%)
O86 Bourdaire-Gallois, Réserve
Brut NV (12.5%)
O86 Buena Vista, La Victoire Brut
NV (12%)
O86 Champagne L’Hoste, Tradition
Brut NV (12.5%)
O86 Champagne Météyer, Cuvée
Marine Brut NV (12%)
O86 Charles Lafitte, Grande Cuvée
Brut NV (12%)
O86 Charles Mignon, Premium
Réserve Brut NV (12%)
O86 Château de Bligny, Blanc de
Blancs Brut NV (12%)
O86 Delavenne, Réserve Brut Grand
Cru Bouzy NV (12%)
O86 Deutz, Classic Brut NV (12.1%)
O86 Devaux, Grande Réserve Brut
NV (12%)
O86 Duval-Leroy, Waitrose Brut NV
(12%)
O86 Eugène III, Tradition Brut NV
(12%)
O86 Florence Duchêne, Réserve
Brut NV (12.5%)
O86 Forget-Brimont, Premier Cru
Brut NV (12%)
O86 GH Martel, Cuvée Victoire Brut
NV (12%)
O86 GH Martel, Victoire Brut
Premier Cru NV (12%)
O86 Georges de la Chapelle, Blanc
de Blancs Brut NV (12%)
O86 Georges Vesselle, Blanc de
Noirs Extra Brut Grand Cru Bouzy
NV (12%)
O86 Granzamy Père & Fils, Prestige
Brut NV (12.5%)
O86 Gremillet, Blanc de Blancs Brut
NV (12.5%)
O86 Gremillet, Blanc de Noirs Brut
NV (12.5%)
O86 Guy Charbaut, Blanc de Noirs
Extra Brut Premier Cru 2012 (12%)
O86 Guy de Chassey, Blanc de Noirs
Extra Brut Premier Cru NV (12%)
O86 Guy de Chassey, Cuvée de
Buretel Brut Grand Cru NV (12%)
O86 J Charpentier, Brut 2008 (12%)
O86 J de Telmont, Grand Vintage
Brut 2006 (12%)
O86 JM Tissier, Genesis Blanc de
Blancs Brut 2014 (12%)
O86 Jacques Robin, Cuvée Origine
Zero Dosage NV (12.5%)
O86 Jean Josselin, Cordon Royal
Extra Brut 2013 (12%)
O86 Jeeper, Grande Assemblage
Brut NV (12%)
O86 Joseph Desruets, Cuvée Nature
NV (12.5%)
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O86 L&S Cheurlin, Coccinelle & O89 Taittinger, Nocturne Rosé Sec O87 Jean Comyn, Harmonie Rosé
Papillon Brut NV (12.5%) NV (12.5%) Brut NV (12.3%)
O86 Laurent Lequart, Brut 2012 (12%) O88 Bourdaire-Gallois, Rosé Brut O87 Jeeper, Grand Rosé Brut NV (12%)
O86 Lefebvre, Cuvée Réserve Brut NV (12.5%) O87 La Chapelle, Nuance Rosé Brut
NV (12%) O88 Charles Lafitte, Grande Cuvée NV (12%)
O86 Léguillette Romelot, Festival Rosé Brut NV (12%) O87 Maurice Vesselle, Grand Cru
Brut NV (12.5%) O88 Comtes de Dampierre, Cuvée Rosé Brut NV (12.5%)
O86 Léguillette Romelot, Notes des Ambassadeurs Rosé Brut O87 Moët & Chandon, Impérial Rosé
Blanches Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Premier Cru NV (12.5%) Brut NV (12%)
(12.5%) O88 Esterlin, Eclat Rosé Brut NV (12%) O87 Pannier, Rosé Brut NV (12%)
O86 Liébart-Régnier, Brut NV (12%) O88 Froment-Griffon, Rosé Brut O87 Pommery, Royal Rosé Brut NV
O86 Liébart-Régnier, Chardonnay Premier Cru NV (12.5%) (12.5%)
Brut NV (12%) O88 Henri David-Heucq, Rosé Brut O87 Saint-Réol, Grand Cru Rosé
O86 Lombard, Le Mesnil sur Oger NV (12%) Brut NV (12.5%)
Grand Cru Brut Nature NV (12.5%) O88 Jacquart, Mosaïque Rosé Brut O87 Vincent d’Astrée, Cuvée
O86 Lutun, Fleur de Bois Extra Brut NV (12.5%) Solstice Rosé de Saignée Brut
NV (12.5%) O88 Montaudon, Grande Rosé Brut Premier Cru NV (12%)
O86 Mondet, Tradition Brut NV (12%) NV (12%) O87 Waitrose, Rosé Brut NV (12.5%)
O86 Montaudon, Blanc de Noirs O88 Piot-Sévillano, Rosé Brut NV O86 Alexandre Bonnet, Perle Rosée
Brut NV (12%) (12%) Brut NV (12.5%)
O86 Nominé-Renard, Blanc de O88 Taittinger, Prestige Rosé Brut O86 Allouchery-Perseval, Le Rosé
Blancs Brut NV (12%) NV (12.5%) Brut Premier Cru NV (12.5%)
O86 Perrier-Jouët, Grand Brut NV O88 Tribaut, Rosé Brut NV (12.5%) O86 Charles de Cazanove, Pinot
(12%) O88 Tsarine, Rosé Brut NV (12%) Sauvage Rosé Brut NV (12%)
O86 Philippe Gamet, Brut Nature O87 Beaumont des Crayères, Grand O86 Château de Bligny, Rosé Brut
2012 (12%) Rosé Brut NV (12%) NV (12%)
O86 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Cuis O87 Charles de Cazanove, Tradition O86 Delavenne, Rosé Brut Grand
Chardonnay Brut Premier Cru NV Père & Fils Rosé Brut NV (12%) Cru NV (12%)
(12.5%) O87 Devaux, D Rosé Brut NV (12%) O86 GH Mumm, Le Rosé Brut NV
O86 Piot-Sévillano, Tradition Brut O87 Drouilly LV, Oeil De Perdrix (12%)
NV (12%) Rosé Extra Dry NV (12%) O86 Gremillet, Rosé Brut NV (12.5%)
O86 Ployez-Jacquemart, Dosage O87 Forget-Brimont, Rosé Brut O86 Jean-Noël Haton, Extra Rosé
Zéro 2006 (12.6%) Premier Cru NV (12%) Brut NV (12.5%)
O86 Pol Couronne, Brut NV (12%) O87 GH Martel, Cuvée Victoire Rosé O86 Maison Mumm, Réserve Rosé
O86 Royer, Brut Nature Zèro NV Brut NV (12%) Foujita Brut NV (12%)
(12.6%) O87 Gimonnet Gonet, Rosé Brut O86 Nicolas Feuillatte, Réserve
O86 Royer, Réserve Brut NV (12.1%) Grand Cru NV (12%) Exclusive Rosé Brut NV (12%)
O86 Taittinger, Prélude Brut Grands O87 Heidsieck & Co Monopole, Rosé O86 Vollereaux, Rosé de Saignée
Crus NV (12.5%) Top Brut NV (12%) Brut NV (12%)
O86 Thevenet Delouvin, Réserve
Brut NV (12.2%)
O86 Tsarine, Cuvée Premium Brut
NV (12%)
O86 Vazart Coquart & Fils, Réserve
Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru
Chouilly NV (12%)
O86 Veuve Olivier & Fils, Carte d’Or
Brut NV (12%)
O86 Veuve Olivier & Fils, Secret de
Cave Brut NV (12%)
O86 Vincent d’Astrée, Novae Brut
Premier Cru 2009 (12%)
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O89 Charles de Cazanove, Vieille
France Rosé Brut NV (12%)
O89 Deutz, Rosé Brut NV (12.1%)
O89 Dom Caudron, Fascinante Rosé
Brut NV (12%)
O89 J Charpentier, Rosé Brut NV
(12%)
O89 Joseph Perrier, Brut Rosé 2005
(12%)
O89 Mondet, Rosé Brut NV (12%)
O89 Olivier Père et Fils,
Gourmandise Rosé Brut NV (12%)
O89 Perrier-Jouët, Belle Epoque
Rosé Brut 2006 (12.5%)
O89 Philippe Prié, Candy Pink Rosé
Extra Dry NV (12%)

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O 91 Valdivieso, Blanc de Blancs
Grand Cuvée, Leyda Valley, San
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O 90 Concha y Toro, Casillero del
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Limarí Valley NV (12%)
O 90 Dos Almas, Brut, Casablanca
Valley NV (12%)
O 90 Undurraga, Extra Brut, Leyda
Valley, San Antonio NV (12.3%)
O 90 Valdivieso, Caballo Loco
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Bío Valley 2014 (12.3%)
O 90 Valdivieso, Caballo Loco
Grand Cru Brut Nature, Bío Bío
Valley 2014 (12.7%)
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O 90 Undurraga, Rosé Royal, Leyda
Valley, San Antonio NV (12.3%)
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white
O 94 Bodega Volcanes de Chile,
Tectonia Chardonnay, Malleco
Valley 2016 (13%)
O 94 Bouchon, Granito Semillon,
Maule 2016 (13.5%)
O 94 Concha y Toro, Marques de
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Valley 2016 (14%)
O 93 Arboleda, Sauvignon Blanc,
Aconcagua Costa, Aconcagua
Valley 2017 (13.5%)
O 92 Casas del Bosque, Pequeñas
Producciones Sauvignon Blanc,
Casablanca Valley 2017 (13.5%)
O 92 Concha y Toro, Marques de
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Chardonnay, Bío Bío Valley 2016
(14%)
O 92 Errazuriz, Chardonnay,
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Valley 2017 (13%)
O 91 Palo Alto, Sauvignon Blanc,
Maule 2017 (13%)
O 91 Tabalí, Talinay Sauvignon
Blanc, Ovalle, Limarí Valley 2017
(13.5%)
O 91 Viña Leyda, Single Vineyard
Kadún Sauvignon Gris, Leyda
Valley, San Antonio 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Bouchon, Las Mercedes
Singular Semillon, Maule 2016
(13.5%)
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O 90 Calyptra, Gran Reserva
Chardonnay, Alto Cachapoal,
Cachapoal 2014 (15%)
O 90 Concha y Toro, Casillero del
Diablo Reserva Privada Chardonnay,
Limarí Valley 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Cono Sur, 20 Barrels Limited
Edition Chardonnay, Casablanca
Valley 2017 (13%)
O 90 Emiliana, Signos de Origen
La Vinilla Vineyard Chardonnay-
Viognier-Marsanne-Roussanne,
Casablanca Valley 2017 (14.7%)
O 90 Kingsland, ArcoIris
Chardonnay, Aconcagua Valley
2017 (13%)
O 90 Mancura, Guardian Reserva
Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley,
San Antonio 2017 (13%)
O 90 Maycas del Limarí, Reserva
Especial Chardonnay, Limarí
Valley 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Miguel Torres Chile, Days of
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(12%)
O 90 Morande, Estate Reserve
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Valley 2017 (13%)
O 90 Siegel, Special Reserve
Viognier, Colchagua 2017 (14%)
O 90 Undurraga, TH Sauvignon
Blanc, Lo Abarca, San Antonio
2016 (13.7%)
O 90 Viña Leyda, Lot 4 Sauvignon
Blanc, Leyda Valley, San Antonio
2016 (14%)
O 90 Viña Porta, Reserva
Sauvignon Blanc, Bío Bío Valley
2017 (13%)
O 90 Waitrose, Reserva
Sauvignon Blanc, Aconcagua
Valley 2017 (12.5%)
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rosé
O 90 Estampa, DelViento,
Paredones, Colchagua 2017 (12%)
Silver
red
O 94 In Situ, Signature Syrah-
Mourvèdre-Viognier, Aconcagua
Valley 2016 (13.5%)
O 94 Los Molles, Marks & Spencer
Gran Reserva Syrah, Limarí Valley
2015 (14.5%)
O 94 Puertas, Parnaso Icon Wine,
Curicó 2012 (13.5%)
O 93 Errazuriz, La Cumbre Syrah,
Aconcagua Valley 2015 (14%)
Peter Richards MW
Champagne Regional Chair
What should we buy from here? After
earning its stripes at the cheaper end of the
price spectrum, Chile’s centre of gravity is
shifting decisively up the price ladder. Quality in lower price bands
was frequently underwhelming and performance over £15 was
generally strong in the global context. While the initial outlay may
be greater, the bang for your buck in top Chilean wines is more
and more impressive. The south of Chile is coming into its own.
Cooler temperatures and greater rainfall mean not only that dry
farming can be possible but also makes for more naturally
elegant, refreshing wines from the likes of Maule, Itata, Bío Bío,
Malleco and beyond. Plus, there’s natural diversity in the vineyard,
with varieties such as Cinsault, País, Moscatel, Riesling and
Carignan making for characterful, rewarding, often eclectic
styles. Premium Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc continue to impress
in coastal terroirs. The huge potential of Pinot Noir is finally being
realised as producers find the courage to pick earlier and work for
finesse and nuance. It’s great to see elegance combining with
intensity in Cabernet Sauvignon, particularly from Maipo, which
means the wines can age superbly.
What should we keep an eye on? Semillon is having a moment in
Chile. Although much of its once widespread plantings have
disappeared in recent years, some forward-thinking winemakers
are starting to craft engaging, singular wines using techniques
like skin contact, early harvesting and creative ageing formats.
Not only are the best wines delicious, but it all helps retain vines
that are part of the country’s wine heritage. Sparkling wine is a
real hot spot – there are some great bargains to be had and Chile
will excel further in this field. Rosé is becoming more diverse and
rewarding. Finally, keep an eye on Merlot, Cinsault and Riesling.
O 93 Errazuriz, Syrah, Aconcagua O 92 Estampa, Gold Carmenère-
Costa, Aconcagua Valley 2015 (13%) Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-
O 93 Longavi, Glup Cinsault, Itata Cabernet Franc, Marchigüe,
Valley 2017 (12%) Colchagua 2015 (14.5%)
O 93 Torreón de Paredes, Reserva O 92 Estampa, LaCruz, Marchigüe,
Privada Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua 2013 (14.5%)
Rengo, Cachapoal 2014 (14%) O 92 Las Niñas, Mítica, Apalta,
O 93 Undurraga, TH Cabernet Colchagua 2016 (14%)
Sauvignon, Maipó Alto, Maipó O 92 Marchigüe, Private
Valley 2015 (13.9%) Collection Carmenère, Marchigüe,
O 93 Valdivieso, Caballo Loco Colchagua 2016 (14%)
Grand Cru, Sagrada Familia, O 92 Santa Alicia, Gran Reserva
Curicó 2015 (14.9%) Carmenère, Maipó Valley 2016
O 93 Viña La Rosa, La Palma
(14.1%)
Reserva Carmenère, Peumo, O 92 TerraNoble, Gran Reserva
Cachapoal 2017 (13.5%) Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua
O 92 Concha y Toro, Marques de 2015 (14%)
Casa Concha Etiqueta Negra, O 92 Undurraga, Founder’s
Puente Alto, Maipó Valley 2016 Collection Cabernet Sauvignon,
(14%) Maipó Valley 2015 (14.4%)
O 92 Cono Sur, Silencio Cabernet O 92 Undurraga, TH Carignan,
Sauvignon, Maipó Alto, Maipó Cauquenes, Maule 2014 (14.6%)
Valley 2013 (14%) O 92 Valdivieso, Caballo Loco
O 92 Co-op, Irresistible Malbec, Grand Cru, Apalta, Colchagua
Bío Bío Valley 2016 (14%) 2014 (14.9%) ➢
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Mercedes, Maule 2016 (13.5%) Founder’s Reserve, Aconcagua Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère- Colchagua 2015 (14%)
O 91 Cono Sur, 20 Barrels Limited Valley 2015 (14%) Shiraz, Maule 2016 (13.5%) O 90 Tierra Y Hombre, Marks &
Edition Cabernet Sauvignon, O 90 Errazuriz, Estate Series O 90 Pérez Cruz, Pircas de Liguai Spencer Pinot Noir, Casablanca
Maipó Valley 2015 (14%) Carmenère, Aconcagua Valley Single Collection Cabernet Valley 2017 (13.5%)
O 91 Leyda, Canelo Syrah, Leyda 2017 (13.5%) Sauvignon, Maipó Alto, Maipó O 90 Tierra y Hombre, Marks &
Valley, San Antonio 2015 (14%) O 90 Haras de Pirque, Albis, Valley 2014 (14.3%) Spencer Pinot Noir, Casablanca
O 91 Miguel Torres, Cordillera Pirque, Maipó Valley 2015 (14.5%) O 90 PKNT, Gold Carmenère, Valley 2017 (13.5%)
Reserva Especial Carignan, Maule O 90 La Causa, País, Itata Valley Maule 2016 (14%) O 90 Torreón de Paredes, Reserva
2014 (14.5%) 2016 (13%) O 90 Quintay, Winemaker’s Cabernet Sauvignon, Rengo,
O 91 Neyen, Apalta, Colchagua O 90 Leyda, Reserva Pinot Noir, Experience Blend, Maipó Valley Cachapoal 2015 (13%)
2014 (14%) Leyda Valley, San Antonio 2017 2015 (14.8%) O 90 Tutunjian Wine Brands,
O 91 Pérez Cruz, Chaski Petit (14%) O 90 San Pedro, GatoNegro Single Vineyard, Curicó 2015 (14%)
Verdot, Maipó Alto, Maipó Valley O 90 Loma Larga Vineyards, Carmenère, Central Valley 2017 O 90 Undurraga, TH Syrah, Leyda
2014 (14.7%) Lomas del Valle Quinteto, (13.3%)
Valley, San Antonio 2014 (14.1%)
O 91 Santa Carolina, Dolmen Casablanca Valley 2017 (14.5%) O 90 Santa Alicia, Millantu, Maipó
O 90 Valdivieso, Caballo Loco
Cabernet Sauvignon, Alto O 90 Marchigüe, Liebre Cabernet Valley 2015 (14%)
Grand Cru, Limarí Valley 2014
Cachapoal, Cachapoal 2015 (13%) Sauvignon, Marchigüe, Colchagua O 90 Santa Carolina, Reserva de
(15.4%)
O 91 Santa Ema, Catalina, Maipó 2016 (14%) Familia Cabernet Sauvignon,
O 90 Viña Alto Roble, Santa Alba
Alto, Maipó Valley 2015 (14%) O 90 Marks & Spencer, CM Maipó Valley 2015 (13.8%)
Family Collection Cabernet
O 91 Ventisquero, Vértice, Apalta, Carmenère, Elqui Valley 2017 O 90 Santa Carolina, Specialties
(14%) Dry Farming Carignan, Sauvignon, Curicó 2013 (14%)
Colchagua 2015 (14.5%) O 90 Viña Leyda, Lot 8 Syrah,
O 91 Viña Maipo, Limited Edition O 90 Mayu, Reserva Shiraz, Elqui Cauquenes, Maule 2013 (14.5%)
Valley 2016 (14.5%) O 90 Santa Rita, Triple C, Maipó Leyda Valley, San Antonio 2015
Syrah, Maipó Valley 2013 (14.5%) (14.5%)
O 91 Viña Vik, Milla Cala, O 90 Miguel Torres Chile, Valley 2014 (14.4%)
Cordillera Carmenère, Peumo, O 90 Sutil, Limited Release O 90 Viña Requingua, Los Riscos
Cachapoal 2013 (13.8%) Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon,
O 90 Asda, La Moneda Premium Cachapoal 2013 (13%) Carmenère, Colchagua 2015 (13%)
O 90 Miguel Torres Chile, Marks & O 90 Tabalí, Transversal 2014 Curicó 2017 (13%)
Collection Malbec, Central Valley
Spencer Reserva Ancestral (14.5%) O 90 Viña Requingua, Toro de
2017 (13%)
Carignan-Cinsault-Pais, Itata O 90 Tabalí, Vetas Blancas Piedra Gran Reserva Syrah-
O 90 Bouchon, Granito Cabernet
Valley 2015 (14%) Reserva Especial Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Curicó 2016
Sauvignon-Carmenère, Maule
O 90 Montgras, Ninquén, Limarí Valley 2015 (13.5%) (13.5%)
2015 (13.5%)
Colchagua 2014 (14.5%) O 90 Tarapacá, Gran Reserva O 90 William Cole, Bill Limited
O 90 Caliterra, Edición Limitada
O 90 Morandé, Aterciopelado Etiqueta Azul, Maipó Valley 2015 Edition Cabernet Sauvignon,
A, Colchagua 2016 (13.5%)
País-Malbec, Maule 2017 (14%) (14%) Maipó Valley 2015 (14%)
O 90 Carmen, Gran Reserva
Carignan, Maule 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Casa Bauzá, Isabel Carmenère,
Maipó Valley 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Casa Silva, Doña Dominga
Cabernet Sauvignon- Carmenère,
Colchagua 2017 (13.7%)
O 90 Casa Silva, Doña Dominga
Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon,
Colchagua 2016 (13.9%)
O 90 Casa Silva, Doña Dominga
Gran Reserva Carmenère,
Colchagua 2016 (13.9%)
O 90 Casa Silva, Doña Dominga
Reserva de Familia Cabernet
Sauvignon, Angostura, Colchagua
2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Casa Silva, Gran Terroir Syrah,
Lolol, Colchagua 2016 (14.6%)
O 90 Concha y Toro, Marques de
Casa Concha Carmenère, Peumo,
Cachapoal 2016 (14%)
O 90 Cono Sur, 20 Barrels Limited
Edition Syrah, Limarí Valley 2016
(14.5%)
O 90 Cono Sur, Ocio Pinot Noir,
Casablanca Valley 2015 (14%)
O 90 De Gras, Reserva Cabernet
Sauvignon, Colchagua 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Emiliana, Signos de Origen
Syrah, Casablanca Valley 2016 Above: DWWA co-Chair Michael Hill Smith MW (right) chats with members of the Chile panel (from left):
(13.8%) Jorge Lucki, Amanda Barnes and Chile Regional Chair Peter Richards MW

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Bronze
sparkling white
O 89 Undurraga, Titillum Original,
Leyda Valley, San Antonio NV (12.3%)
O 88 Singular, Extra Brut, Cachapoal
NV (12.5%)
O 86 Viña Indómita, Brut,
Casablanca Valley NV (12%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Amayna, Sauvignon Blanc,
Leyda Valley, San Antonio 2017 (14%)
O 89 Concha y Toro, The Society’s
Exhibition Limarí Chardonnay,
Limarí Valley 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Emiliana, Novas Gran Reserva
Riesling, Bío Bío Valley 2017 (12%)
O 89 Los Vascos, Sauvignon Blanc,
Colchagua 2017 (13%)
O 89 Marks & Spencer, Costa Fresca
Sauvignon Blanc, San Antonio 2017
(14%)
O 89 Miguel Torres, Cordillera
Chardonnay, Limarí Valley 2015
(13.5%)
O 89 Montgras, Antu Chardonnay,
Itata Valley 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Viña Casablanca, Nimbus
Single Vineyard Chardonnay,
Casablanca Valley 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Agustinos, Reserva Sauvignon
Blanc, Bío Bío Valley 2017 (13%)
O 88 Casas del Bosque, Reserva
Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley
2016 (13.6%)
O 88 Emiliana, Novas Gran Reserva
Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley
2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Errazuriz, Max Reserva
Chardonnay, Aconcagua Valley 2017
(13%)
O 88 Errazuriz, Sauvignon Blanc,
Aconcagua Costa, Aconcagua Valley
2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Indómita, Duette Chardonnay,
Casablanca Valley 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Pintao
Viognier, Colchagua 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Montes, Outer Limits
Sauvignon Blanc, Zapallar,
Aconcagua Valley 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Morrisons, The Best Chardonnay,
Casablanca Valley 2017 (14%)
O 88 Pandolfi Price, Larkün
Chardonnay, Itata Valley 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 San Pedro, 1865 Selected
Vineyards Chardonnay, Elqui Valley
2017 (14%)
O 88 San Pedro, 1865 Selected
Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda
Valley, San Antonio 2017 (14%)
O 88 San Pedro, Castillo de Molina
Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Elqui
Valley 2017 (13%)
O 88 Santa Carolina, Reserva de
Familia Chardonnay, Limarí Valley
2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Santa Ema, Gran Reserva
Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley, San
Antonio 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Undurraga, TH Chardonnay,
Limarí Valley 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Veramonte, Chardonnay,
Casablanca Valley 2016 (14%)
O 88 Viña Casablanca, Céfiro
Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley
2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Viña Casablanca, Nimbus
Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley
2017 (14%)
O 88 Viña San Esteban, In Situ
Signature Chardonnay-Viognier,
Aconcagua Valley 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Arboleda, Chardonnay,
Aconcagua Costa, Aconcagua Valley
2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Caliterra, Tributo Single
Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda
Valley, San Antonio 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Carmen, DO Quijada #1
Semillon, Colchagua 2016 (13.3%)
O 87 De Martino, Marks & Spencer
Colinas del Itata Old Vines Dry
Muscat, Itata Valley 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 La Causa, Moscatel, Itata Valley
2015 (12.5%)
O 87 Leyda, Lot 5 Chardonnay, Leyda
Valley, San Antonio 2016 (14%)
O 87 Leyda, Single Vineyard Falaris
Hill Chardonnay, Leyda Valley, San
Antonio 2016 (14%)
O 87 Luis Felipe Edwards, Estevez
Sauvignon, Colchagua 2017 (11.9%)
O 87 Luis Felipe Edwards, Gran
Reserva Chardonnay, Casablanca
Valley 2017 (13.4%)
O 87 Luis Felipe Edwards, Marea
Chardonnay, Leyda Valley, San
Antonio 2016 (13.7%)
O 87 Luis Felipe Edwards, Marea
Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley, San
Antonio 2017 (13.4%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, La Huasa
Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley
2017 (13%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, PX, Elqui
Valley 2016 (12%)
O 87 Santa Rita, Medalla Real Gran
Reserva Chardonnay, Limarí Valley
2017 (13.2%)
O 87 TerraNoble, Gran Reserva
Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley
2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Valdivieso, Single Vineyard
Chardonnay, Leyda Valley, San
Antonio 2016 (13.7%)
O 87 Viña Chocalan, Gran Reserva
Origen Chardonnay, Malvilla, San
Antonio 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Viña Chocalan, Gran Reserva
Origen Sauvignon Blanc, Malvilla,
San Antonio 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Vistamar, Corte de Campo
Coastal, Casablanca Valley 2017 (13%)
O 86 Asda, El Riquelme Sauvignon
Blanc Pinot Grigio, Central Valley
2017 (12.5%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES CHILE
O 86 Caliterra, Reserva Chardonnay,
Casablanca Valley 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Casas del Bosque, Gran
Reserva Chardonnay, Casablanca
Valley 2016 (13.7%)
O 86 Chateau Los Boldos, Tradition
Réserve Chardonnay, Cachapoal
2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Chono, Single Vineyard
Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley, San
Antonio 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Concha y Toro, Frontera
Sauvignon Blanc 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Errazuriz, Estate Series
Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley
2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Errazuriz, Estate Series
Sauvignon Blanc, Aconcagua Valley
2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Falernia, Reserva Riesling,
Elqui Valley 2017 (13%)
O 86 Indómita, Gran Reserva
Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley
2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Asda, El Riquelme Sauvignon
Blanc Pinot Grigio, Central Valley
2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Asda, La Moneda Premium
Collection Sauvignon Blanc, Central
Valley 2017 (13%)
O 86 Longavi, Glup Chenin Blanc,
Colchagua 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Luis Felipe Edwards, Marea
Chardonnay, Leyda Valley, San
Antonio 2017 (14.3%)
O 86 Luis Felipe Edwards, Ocho
Millas Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda
Valley, San Antonio 2017 (13%)
O 86 Luis Felipe Edwards, Reserva
Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley, San
Antonio 2017 (13%)
O 86 Majestic, Loves Sauvignon
Blanc, Central Valley 2017 (12%)
O 86 Mayu, Pedro Ximénez, Elqui
Valley 2017 (13%)
O 86 Mayu, Reserva Riesling,
Vicuña, Elqui Valley 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Nuevo Mundo, Estate Organic
Sauvignon Blanc, Maipó Valley 2017
(13.5%)
O 86 San Pedro, GatoNegro 9 Lives
Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2017 (12.8%)
O 86 Siegel, Special Reserve
Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley, San
Antonio 2017 (14%)
O 86 Tierra Y Hombre, Marks &
Spencer Sauvignon Blanc,
Casablanca Valley 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Tierra y Hombre, Marks &
Spencer Sauvignon Blanc,
Casablanca Valley 2017 (12%)
O 86 Torreón de Paredes, Reserva
Sauvignon Blanc, Rengo, Cachapoal
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Undurraga, Sibaris Sauvignon
Blanc, Leyda Valley, San Antonio
2017 (13.7%)
O 86 Viña El Principal, Kiñe Verdejo,
Pirque, Maipó Valley 2017 (14%)
O 86 Viña San Pedro, GatoNegro
Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley
2017 (12.9%)
Bronze
rosé
O 87 Leyda, Pinot Noir, Leyda
Valley, San Antonio 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Broadland Wineries, Proudly
Vegan, Central Valley 2017 (12.5%)
Bronze
red
O 89 7Colores, Gran Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon-Muscat, Maipó
Valley 2014 (13.5%)
O 89 Antawara, Pinot Noir, Central
Valley 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Bouchon, Vigno Carignan,
Maule 2015 (13.5%)
O 89 Calyptra, Inédito, Cachapoal
2011 (14.5%)
O 89 Casa Bauzá, Ensamblaje
Carmenère-Syrah-Petit Verdot-
Cabernet Sauvignon, Entre
Cordilleras, Maipó Valley 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Casa Silva, Doña Dominga
Reserva de Familia Syrah,
Colchagua 2017 (14.6%)
O 89 Casa Silva, Gran Terroir
Carmenère, Colchagua 2016 (14.2%)
O 89 Château Los Boldos, Grande
Réserve Carmenère, Cachapoal 2016
(14%)
O 89 Concha y Toro, Marques de
Casa Concha Syrah, Buin, Maipó
Valley 2016 (14%)
O 89 Concha y Toro, Trio Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet
Franc-Syrah, Maule 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Craft 3, Marks & Spencer
Cabernet Sauvignon, Isla de Maipó,
Maipó Valley 2016 (13%)
O 89 Errazuriz, Estate Series
Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipó Valley
2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Errazuriz, Pinot Noir,
Aconcagua Costa, Aconcagua Valley
2016 (13%)
O 89 Hugo Casanova, Family
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,
Maule 2015 (13.8%)
O 89 Hugo Casanova, Family
Reserve Malbec-Carmenère, Maule
2015 (13.2%)
O 89 La Causa, Cinsault-País-
Carignan, Itata Valley 2014 (14%)
O 89 Los Vascos, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Colchagua 2016 (14%)
O 89 Los Vascos, Le Dix, Colchagua
2014 (14.5%)
O 89 Luis Felipe Edwards, 100 Cien
Carignan, Cauquenes, Maule 2013
(14.5%)
O 89 Luis Felipe Edwards, Los
Coches Carmenère, Rapel 2017 (12%)
O 89 Luis Felipe Edwards, Marea
Pinot Noir, Leyda Valley, San
Antonio 2016 (12.7%)
O 89 Mancura, Gran Reserva
Leyenda Syrah-Cabernet Franc-
Merlot, Casablanca Valley 2014 (14%) ➢
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O 89 Matetic, Corralillo Carmenère,
Apalta, Colchagua 2015 (14%)
O 89 Miguel Torres Chile, Reserva de
Pueblo País, Maule 2016 (12%)
O 89 Montes, Outer Limits Carignan-
Grenache-Mourvèdre, Apalta,
Colchagua 2016 (14%)
O 89 Morande, Gran Reserva
Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon, Central
Valley 2015 (14%)
O 89 Salvaje, Syrah-Roussanne,
Casablanca Valley 2017 (13.7%)
O 89 Tabalí, Vetas Blancas Reserva
Especial Syrah, Limarí Valley 2015
(14%)
O 89 TerraMater, Limited Reserve
Carmenère, Curicó 2015 (13.6%)
O 89 Viña Casablanca, Nimbus Pinot
Noir, Casablanca Valley 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Viña Chocalan, Alexia, Maipó
Valley 2014 (14%)
O 89 Viña Morandé, Gran Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipó Valley
2015 (14%)
O 89 Vistamar, Sepia Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon, Alto
Cachapoal, Cachapoal 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 7Colores, Reserva Carmenère-
Cinsault, Rapel 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Antawara, Gran Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipó Valley
2014 (14%)
O 88 Bisquertt Family Vineyards, La
Joya Gran Reserva Syrah, Colchagua
2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Bisquertt Family Vineyards,
Tralca, Colchagua 2012 (14.5%)
O 88 Caliterra, Tributo Pétreo
Malbec, Colchagua 2015 (13%)
O 88 Caliterra, Tributo Single
Vineyard Malbec, Colchagua 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Carmen, Gran Reserva
Carmenère, Apalta, Colchagua 2016
(14%)
O 88 Casa Silva, Santa Tierra Gran
Cru Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua
2016 (14.2%)
O 88 Casa Silva, Santa Tierra
Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon,
Colchagua 2017 (13.7%)
O 88 Casas del Bosque, Reserva
Carmenère, Rapel 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Chateau Los Boldos, Grande
Réserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,
Cachapoal 2016 (14%)
O 88 Concha y Toro, Marques de
Casa Concha Limited Edition
Pais-Cinsault, Secano Interior 2017
(13%)
O 88 Criterion, Reserva Carmenère,
Colchagua 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Errazuriz, The Blend Collection
Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre-
Carignan, Aconcagua Valley 2014
(14%)
O 88 Estampa, Reserva Cabernet
Sauvignon-Petit Verdot, Colchagua
2016 (14%)
O 88 Haras de Pirque, Hussonet
Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon,
Maipó Valley 2014 (14.5%)
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O 88 Hugo Casanova, Reserve
Collection Carmenère, Curicó 2016
(13.3%)
O 88 Indómita, Gran Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipó Valley
2017 (14.2%)
O 88 Indómita, Gran Reserva
Carignan, Maule 2016 (13.9%)
O 88 Indómita, Zardoz, Maipó Alto,
Maipó Valley 2016 (14.3%)
O 88 Leyda, Las Brisas Pinot Noir,
Leyda Valley, San Antonio 2016 (14%)
O 88 Leyda, Single Vineyard Cahuil
Pinot Noir, Leyda Valley, San
Antonio 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Los Vascos, Grand Reserve
Carmenère, Colchagua 2016 (14%)
O 88 Luis Felipe Edwards, 360°
Cabernet Franc, Colchagua 2015
(13.8%)
O 88 Matetic, Syrah, San Antonio
2012 (14.5%)
O 88 Morande, Gran Reserva
Carmenère, Maipó Alto, Maipó
Valley 2015 (14%)
O 88 Porta, Reserva Pinot Noir, Bío
Bío Valley 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Primus, Carmenère, Apalta,
Colchagua 2016 (14%)
O 88 Puertas, Caballo Azul Reserva
Especial, Curicó 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Puertas, El Milagro Reserva
Carmenère, Curicó 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 San Pedro, 1865 Selected
Vineyards Pinot Noir, Elqui Valley
2017 (13.5%)
O 88 San Pedro, Sideral, Cachapoal
2016 (14.3%)
O 88 Santa Carolina, Herencia
Carmenère, Peumo, Cachapoal 2011
(14.5%)
O 88 Santa Carolina, Reserva de
Familia Carmenère, Rapel 2015 (14%)
O 88 Santa Carolina, Reserva Pinot
Noir, Leyda Valley, San Antonio 2017
(13.5%)
O 88 Santa Rita, Medalla Real Gran
Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipó
Valley 2015 (13%)
O 88 Tabalí, Talud Cabernet
Sauvignon, Maipó Valley 2015 (14%)
O 88 TerraNoble, CA2 Carmenère,
Colchagua 2015 (14%)
O 88 Torreón de Paredes, Don Amado,
Rengo, Cachapoal 2014 (14%)
O 88 Torreón de Paredes, Reserva
Privada Carmenère, Rengo,
Cachapoal 2015 (12%)
O 88 Undurraga, Founder’s
Collection Carmenère, Colchagua
2015 (14.4%)
O 88 Veramonte, Carmenère,
Colchagua 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Viña Carmen, Gran Reserva
Syrah, Apalta, Colchagua 2016 (14.3%)
O 88 Viña Casablanca, Nimbus
Single Vineyard Cabernet
Sauvignon, Maipó Valley 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Viña Chocalan, Gran Reserva
Origen Syrah, Maipó Valley 2016
(14%)
O 88 Viña La Rosa, La Capitana
Carmenère, Cachapoal 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Viña La Rosa, La Rosa
Carmenère, Peumo, Cachapoal 2013
(14%)
O 88 Viña Porta, Cima Cabernet
Sauvignon, Maipó Valley 2015 (14.3%)
O 88 Viña Requingua, Potro de
Piedra Family Reserve Cabernet
Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc, Curicó
2016 (14%)
O 88 Viña Requingua, Toro de
Piedra Grand Reserve Cabernet
Sauvignon, Colchagua 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Viña Vik, La Piu Belle,
Cachapoal 2012 (13.8%)
O 88 William Cole, Winemaker’s
Collection 2016 (14%)
O 87 7Colores, Icon Cabernet
Sauvignon, Maipó Valley 2013 (14.5%)
O 87 Aguirre, Chile Nouveau,
Central Valley 2017 (13%)
O 87 Agustinos, Reserva Pinot Noir,
Bío Bío Valley 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Amayna, Pinot Noir, Leyda
Valley, San Antonio 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Antawara, La Estrella, Maipó
Valley 2012 (14.5%)
O 87 Antawara, Merlot, Central
Valley 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Antawara, Reserva Carmenère,
Maule 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Anun, Family Reserva Selected
Blocks, Rapel 2016 (14%)
O 87 Aresti, Bellavista Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon, Curicó 2017
(13%)
O 87 Aresti, Family Collection,
Curicó 2013 (14%)
O 87 Asda, El Riquelme Cabernet
Sauvignon-Merlot, Central Valley
2017 (13%)
O 87 Caliterra, Reserva Malbec,
Colchagua 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Casa Bauzá, Presumido
Carmenère, Entre Cordilleras, Maipó
Valley 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Casa Silva, Doña Dominga Gran
Reserva Syrah, Colchagua 2016
(14.5%)
O 87 Casa Silva, Doña Dominga
Reserva de Familia Carmenère,
Colchagua 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Casa Silva, Reserva Cuvée
Colchagua Cabernet Sauvignon,
Colchagua 2017 (14.2%)
O 87 Casa Silva, Reserva Cuvée
Colchagua Carmenère, Colchagua
2017 (13.8%)
O 87 Casa Silva, Reserva Cuvée
Syrah, Colchagua 2017 (14.6%)
O 87 Casas del Bosque, Gran
Reserva Pinot Noir, Casablanca
Valley 2016 (14.2%)
O 87 Casas del Bosque, Pequeñas
Producciones Pinot Noir,
Casablanca Valley 2015 (15.1%)
O 87 Château Los Boldos, Vieilles
Vignes Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cachapoal 2016 (14%)
O 87 Concha y Toro, Casillero del
Diablo Reserva Devil’s Collection,
Rapel 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Concha y Toro, Marques de
Casa Concha Limited Edition Pinot
Noir, Bío Bío Valley 2016 (14%)
O 87 Concha y Toro, Marques de
Casa Concha Merlot, Maule 2015
(14%)
O 87 Concha y Toro, Marques de
Casa Concha Pinot Noir, Limarí
Valley 2016 (14%)
O 87 Cono Sur, 20 Barrels Limited
Edition Pinot Noir, Casablanca
Valley 2015 (13%)
O 87 Denada, Red Blend,
Cauquenes, Maule 2016 (14%)
O 87 Dos Almas, Reserva Cabernet
Sauvignon, Colchagua 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Emiliana, Novas Gran Reserva
Carmenère-Cabernet Sauvignon,
Colchagua 2016 (14.3%)
O 87 Emiliana, Signos de Origen Los
Robles Carmenère, Colchagua 2016
(13.8%)
O 87 Errazuriz, Coastal Series Pinot
Noir, Aconcagua Valley 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Errazuriz, Max Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon, Aconcagua
Valley 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Estampa, Fina Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Malbec,
Marchigüe, Colchagua 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Estampa, Fina Reserva
Carmenère-Syrah-Cabernet
Sauvignon, Marchigüe, Colchagua
2015 (14%)
O 87 Falernia, Gran Reserva Pinot
Noir, Elqui Valley 2016 (14%)
O 87 Hugo Casanova, Don Aldo,
Maule 2013 (13.8%)
O 87 Hugo Casanova, Reserve
Merlot, Maule 2015 (13.4%)
O 87 Las Niñas, El Guapo, Apalta,
Colchagua 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Los Vascos, Grande Reserve,
Colchagua 2015 (14%)
O 87 Luis Felipe Edwards, Doña
Bernarda, Colchagua 2013 (14.5%)
O 87 Luis Felipe Edwards, Mister
Shiraz, Rapel 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Luis Felipe Edwards, Reserva
Shiraz, Colchagua 2016 (13.8%)
O 87 Montes, Outer Limits Pinot
Noir, Zapallar, Aconcagua Valley
2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Morrisons, The Best Pinot Noir,
Aconcagua Valley 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Odfjell, Aliara Organic 2013
(14.5%)
O 87 Palo Alto, Reserva Il Merlot-
Shiraz-Tempranillo-Viognier, Maule
2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Puertas, Aguanegra Gran
Reserva Malbec, Curicó 2015 (13%)
O 87 Quintay, Clava Reserva Syarh,
Casablanca Valley 2017 (14.3%)
O 87 Ritual, Pinot Noir, Casablanca
Valley 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 San Pedro, 1865 Limited
Edition Syrah, Elqui Valley 2016
(14%)
O 87 San Pedro, 1865 Selected
Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon,
Maipó Valley 2016 (13.7%)

O 87 Santa Alicia, Gran Reserva
Merlot, Maipó Valley 2016 (14.1%)
O 87 Santa Ema, Amplus Merlot,
Maipó Alto, Maipó Valley 2016 (13%)
O 87 Siegel, Special Reserva Syrah,
Colchagua 2016 (14%)
O 87 Siegel, Unique Selection, Los
Lingues, Colchagua 2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Tabalí, Pedregoso Gran
Reserva Syrah-Carmenère, Limarí
Valley 2014 (14%)
O 87 Tarapacá, Etiqueta Negra Gran
Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipó
Valley 2016 (14%)
O 87 Tarapacá, Gran Reserva Organic
Wine, Maipó Valley 2016 (14%)
O 87 Teillery, Duna Gran Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipó Valley
2015 (13.8%)
O 87 TerraMater, Limited Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, Isla de Maipó,
Maipó Valley 2016 (13.2%)
O 87 Undurraga, TH Pinot Noir,
Leyda Valley, San Antonio 2015
(13.8%)
O 87 Valdivieso, In partnership with
Waitrose Reserva Cabernet
Sauvignon, Maipó Valley 2014 (14%)
O 87 Veramonte, Pinot Noir,
Casablanca Valley 2016 (14%)
O 87 Viña El Principal, Calicanto,
Pirque, Maipó Valley 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Viña Requingua, Toro de
Piedra Grand Reserve Petit
Verdot-Cabernet Sauvignon, Curicó
2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Viña Ventisquero, Root:1
Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipó Valley
2017 (13%)
O 87 Vistamar, Corte de Campo
Andes, Cachapoal 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 William Cole, Reserve Pinot
Noir, Casablanca Valley 2017 (14%)
O 86 7Colores, Gran Reserva Pinot
Noir-Semillon, Casablanca Valley
2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Antawara, Malbec, Central
Valley 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Antawara, Reserva Merlot,
Maule 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Anun, Gran Reserva
Carmenère, Rapel 2016 (14%)
O 86 Anun, Gran Reserva Merlot,
Rapel 2015 (14%)
O 86 Apaltagua, Reserva
Carmenère, Apalta, Colchagua 2017
(13.5%)
O 86 Arboleda, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Aconcagua Valley 2016
(13.5%)
O 86 Bisquertt Family Vineyards, La
Joya Gran Reserva Cabernet
Sauvignon, Colchagua 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Bodega Volcanes de Chile,
Parinacota Syrah-Carignan,
Cauquenes, Maule 2015 (14%)
O 86 Bouchon, Canto Sur
Carmenère-Carignan-País, Maule
2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Bouchon, País Viejo, Maule
2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Calyptra, Cabernet Sauvignon
Gran Reserva, Alto Cachapoal,
Cachapoal 2014 (15%)
O 86 Casa Silva, Gran Terroir Los
Lingues Cabernet Sauvignon,
Colchagua 2016 (14.2%)
O 86 Casa Silva, Marks & Spencer
Pintao Reserva Carmenère,
Colchagua 2016 (14%)
O 86 Casa Silva, Santa Tierra Gran
Cru Carmenère, Colchagua 2016
(14%)
O 86 Casa Silva, Santa Tierra
Reserva Carmenère, Colchagua 2017
(14%)
O 86 Casas del Bosque, Gran Bosque
Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipó Valley
2015 (15.2%)
O 86 Casas del Bosque, Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon, Rapel 2016
(13.2%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES CHILE
O 86 Château Los Boldos, Tradition
Réserve Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cachapoal 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Chono, Pinot Noir, Casablanca
Valley 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Concha y Toro, Casillero del
Diablo Malbec, Central Valley 2017
(13.5%)
O 86 Cono Sur, Reserva Especial
Pinot Noir, San Antonio 2016 (14%)
O 86 Cono Sur, Tesco Finest Block 18
Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipó Valley
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 De Aguirre, Sol de Chile
Malbec, Central Valley 2017 (13%)
O 86 Dos Almas, Gran Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipó Valley
2015 (13%)
O 86 Dos Almas, Gran Reserva Red
Blend, Maipó Valley 2015 (12.5%)
O 86 Emiliana, Coyam, Colchagua
2014 (14.6%)
O 86 Emiliana, Novas Gran Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipó Valley
2015 (13.9%)
O 86 Emiliana, Signos de Origen Los
Morros Vineyard Cabernet
Sauvignon, Maipó Valley 2016 (13.7%)
O 86 Emiliana, Vigno Carignan,
Maule 2016 (14%)
O 86 Errazuriz, Estate Series Merlot,
Curicó 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Garces Silva, Boya Syrah, Leyda
Valley, San Antonio 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Jean Pascal Lacaze, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Cachapoal 2016 (12%)
O 86 Luis Felipe Edwards, Zuncho
Malbec, Rapel 2017 (13%)
O 86 Mancura, Guardián Reserva
Carmenère, Maipó Valley 2017 (14%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, De Martino
Old Vines Carignan, Maule 2014 (15%)
O 86 Matetic, Corralillo Cabernet,
Maipó Alto, Maipó Valley 2015 (14%)
O 86 Maycas del Limarí, Reserva
Especial Pinot Noir, Limarí Valley
2016 (14%)
O 86 Mayu, Appassimento Reserva
Carmenère, Elqui Valley 2016 (15%)
O 86 Mayu, Reserva Sangiovese,
Elqui Valley 2015 (14%)
O 86 Montgras, De Gras Reserva
Carmenère, Colchagua 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Morandé, Gran Reserva
Malbec, Maule 2014 (14%)
O 86 Morrisons, Chalkboard Pinot
Noir, Central Valley 2016 (13%)
O 86 Pandolfi Price, Larkün Pinot
Noir, Itata Valley 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Perez Cruz, Liguai, Maipó
Valley 2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Perez Cruz, Limited Edition
Carmenère, Maipó Valley 2016 (13.8%)
O 86 Pérez Cruz, Reserva Cabernet
Sauvignon, Maipó Alto, Maipó Valley
2016 (13%)
O 86 PKNT, Gold Grand Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, Maule 2016
(14%)
O 86 Primus, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Maipó Valley 2015 (14%)
O 86 Primus, The Blend, Colchagua
2015 (14%)
O 86 San Pedro, 1865 Selected
Vineyards Carmenère, Maule 2016
(14%)
O 86 Santa Alba, Gran Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Santa Alicia, Gran Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipó Valley
2016 (14.2%)
O 86 Santa Carolina, Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua
2016 (13%)
O 86 Santa Carolina, Reserva
Carmenère, Cachapoal 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Santa Ema, Amplus One
Carmenère, Peumo, Cachapoal 2016
(14%)
O 86 Teillery, Gran Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipó Valley
2015 (13.5%)
O 86 TerraNoble, Gran Reserva
Carmenère, Maule 2015 (14%)
O 86 Terraustral, Car Men Air, Maule
2016 (14%)
O 86 Undurraga, Sibaris Carmenère,
Colchagua 2016 (13.8%)
O 86 Veramonte, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Colchagua 2016 (14%)
O 86 Viña Casablanca, Cefiro
Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipó Alto,
Maipó Valley 2017 (13%)
O 86 Viña Koyle, The Society’s
Exhibition Colchagua Carmenère,
Colchagua 2016 (14%)
O 86 Vina Quintay, Q Grand Reserve
Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley 2017
(14.4%)
O 86 Viña Requingua, Toro de
Piedra Gran Reserva Merlot, Curicó
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Vistamar, Sepia Reserva Pinot
Noir, Casablanca Valley 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 William Cole, Grand Reserve
Carmenère, Colchagua 2016 (14.5%) ➢
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Silver
sparkling white
O 90 Griesel & Compagnie, Pinot
Brut Nature 2014 (12.5%)
O 90 Sekthaus Solter, Réserve Sekt
Riesling Brut, Rheingau 2012 (12.5%)
Silver
sparkling rosé
O 91 Griesel & Compagnie, Rosé
Extra Brut 2014 (12.5%)
O 90 Griesel & Compagnie, Rosé
Brut 2014 (12.5%)
Silver
white
O 94 Reichsrat von Buhl,
Deidesheimer Kieselberg Riesling
Grosse Lage GG, Pfalz 2016 (13%)
O 93 Dr Loosen, Graacher
Himmelreich Grosse Lage Alte
Reben Riesling GG, Mosel 2016
(12.5%)
O 92 Balthasar Ress, Hattenheimer
Nussbrunnen Riesling GG,
Rheingau 2016 (12.5%)
O 92 Dautel, Bönnigheim
Steingrüben Grosse Lage Riesling
GG, Württemberg 2016 (13%)
O 92 Fitz-Ritter, Dürkheimer
Michelsberg Riesling GG, Pfalz
2016 (13%)
O 92 Fürst von Metternich
Winneburg’sche Domäne Schloss
Johannisberg, Silberlack Riesling
GG, Rheingau 2016 (13%)
O 92 Weingut am Nil, Kallstadter
Saumagen Riesling Trocken, Pfalz
2015 (13.5%)
O 92 Würtzberg, Rotschiefer
Riesling, Mosel 2016 (12%)
O 91 Battenfeld Spanier, CO Liquid
Earth, Rheinhessen 2013 (12%)
O 91 Fritz Waßmer, Chardonnay,
Baden 2015 (14.3%)
O 91 Gunderloch, Pettenthal
Trocken Riesling GG, Rheinhessen
2016 (12%)
O 91 Karl Pfaffmann, Chardonnay
Grande Réserve, Pfalz 2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt,
Nies’chen Grosse Lage Riesling,
Kabinett, Mosel 2016 (9%)
O 91 Richard Böcking, Ungsberg
Riesling, Mosel 2015 (10.5%)
O 91 Weingut Dr Heger,
Schlossberg Achkarren
Weissburgunder GG, Baden
2016 (13%)
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O 90 Bischöfliches Weingut,
Rüdesheim Trocken Riesling,
Rheingau 2016 (12%)
O 90 Dautel, S Chardonnay,
Württemberg 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Familie Rauen, vom
Schieferfels Feinherb Riesling,
Mosel 2016 (11.5%)
O 90 Karl May, Bechtheimer
Geyersberg Riesling, Rheinhessen
2015 (13%)
O 90 Korrell, Slice of Paradise
Riesling, Nahe 2017 (12%)
O 90 Kühling-Gillot, Pettenthal
Riesling GG, Rheinhessen 2016
(12.5%)
O 90 Martin Waßmer, Dottinger
Castellberg Chardonnay, Spätlese
Trocken, Baden 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Martin Waßmer, Staufener
Schlossberg Weissburgunder,
Spätlese Trocken, Baden 2015
(14%)
O 90 Martin Waßmer, SW
Schlatter Maltesergarten
Weissburgunder, Spätlese
Trocken, Baden 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Motzenbäcker by Marie
Menger-Krug, Ruppertsberger
Hoheburg Riesling, Spätlese
Trocken, Pfalz 2014 (12%)
O 90 Philipp Lang, Grauburgunder,
Spätlese, Baden 2017 (13%)
O 90 Philipp Lang, Riesling,
Spätlese Trocken, Baden 2017
(12%)
O 90 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt,
Alte Reben Riesling Trocken,
Mosel 2016 (12.5%)
O 90 Stepp, Marks & Spencer S
Riesling, Pfalz 2016 (13%)
O 90 Von Winning,
Ruppertsberger Reiterpfad
Riesling Erste Lage, Pfalz 2016
(12%)
O 90 Weingut Schloss Proschwitz,
Trocken Scheurebe, Sachsen 2016
(11.5%)
O 90 Weingut Siegbert Bimmerle,
Réserve Grauburgunder, Baden
2016 (13.5%)
Silver
red
O 94 Dagernova, Dernauer
Pfarrwingert Spätburgunder, Ahr
2015 (12.5%)
O 94 Fritz Waßmer, Bombach
Sommerhalde Spätburgunder,
Baden 2015 (14.2%)
Markus del Monego
MW
Germany Regional Chair
What should we buy from here? Once again
Riesling was the star. Undisputedly the leading grape variety for
classic white wines in Germany, it takes advantage of a
tremendous diversity of styles, qualities and tastes. From bone
dry to opulently sweet, it is always an exciting treat. Riesling
performs very well even at a mid-range price level (up to £15),
though is extremely convincing at £20 or more. Besides Riesling,
the white Pinot varieties are increasingly gaining traction. An
interesting observation is how Pinot Blanc (aka Weissburgunder)
is becoming more convincing than its more famous cousin Pinot
Gris (Grauburgunder). Among red wines, Pinot Noir
(Spätburgunder) is the undisputed star. It is interesting to see how
the producers are steering their wines in a more classic direction
and choosing to follow a Burgundian style. However, the diversity
of terroirs in Germany lead to a wealth of expressions. For those
preferring a classic style, the limestone-grown Pinot Noirs from
Baden are perfect; while more adventurous drinkers will enjoy
those from slate soils in the Ahr Valley or Assmannshausen.
What should we keep an eye on? Silvaner is a wonderful variety.
We only saw a few entries this year, but they were all very
convincing – there will be more lurking on merchant shelves and
wine lists, so make sure to look out for them. It is also worth
keeping an eye on French varieties, such as Syrah. Climate change
has now allowed them to fully mature in Germany’s warmer wine
regions – Baden, for example. Finally, Grosses Gewächs wines
(meanin grand cru and often labelled GG), particularly dry
Riesling, are increasingly showing distinct terroir characters since
the category was introduced some 16 years ago.
O 93 Dautel, Michaelsberg O 92 Weingut Dr Heger,
Lemberger Cleebronn GG, Vorderer Winklerberg Ihringen
Württemberg 2015 (13.5%) Spätburgunder GG, Baden 2015
O 93 Fritz Waßmer, M (13.5%)
Spätburgunder, Baden 2015 (13.7%) O 92 Weingut Franz Keller, Franz
Anton Spätburgunder,
O 93 Hessische Staatsweingüter
Kloster Eberbach, Kaiserstuhl, Baden 2015 (13%)
O 92 Weingut Siegbert Bimmerle,
Assmannshäuser Höllenberg
Spätburgunder GG, Rheingau Réserve Trocken Spätburgunder,
Baden 2015 (14%)
2015 (13%)
O 91 Dagernova, Heimersheimer
O 93 Martin Waßmer, SW
Kapellenberg Spätburgunder, Ahr
Schlatter Spätburgunder, Baden
2015 (12.7%)
2005 (13.5%)
O 91 Weingut Dr Heger, Mimus
O 92 Dagernova, Neuenahrer
Spätburgunder, Kaiserstuhl,
Sonnenberg Spätburgunder, Ahr Baden 2015 (13.5%)
2015 (12.5%) O 90 Dagernova, Dernauer
O 92 Martin Waßmer, Dottinger Schieferlay Spätburgunder, Ahr
Castellberg GC Pinot Noir, Baden 2015 (12.6%)
2015 (14%) O 90 Dautel, Bönnigheimer
O 92 Martin Waßmer, Schupen Spätburgunder GG,
Maltesergarten Pinot Noir GC, Württemberg 2015 (13.5%)
Baden 2015 (13.5%) O 90 Fritz Waßmer, Pinot-Syrah,
O 92 Martin Waßmer, Baden 2015 (13.5%)
Markgräflerland Spätburgunder, O 90 Fritz Waßmer,
Baden 2015 (13.5%) Spätburgunder, Baden 2015 (13%)

Silver
sweet white
O 93 Prinz von Hessen,
Johannisberger Klaus Riesling,
Auslese, Rheingau 2015 (8.5%)
O 92 Richard Böcking,
Schlossberg Riesling, Spätlese,
Mosel 2015 (7.5%)
O 91 Schloss Johannisberg,
Rosalack Riesling, Auslese,
Rheingau 2016 (7.5%)
O 90 Reichsrat von Buhl, Armand
Riesling, Kabinett, Pfalz 2016 (8%)
O 90 Schales, Silvaner, Eiswein,
Rheinhessen 2016 (7%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 89 Sekthaus Solter, Riesling Brut,
Rheingau NV (11.5%)
O 88 Motzenbäcker by Marie
Menger-Krug, Méthode Rurale
Sauvignon Blanc Brut 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Motzenbäcker by Marie
Menger-Krug, Marie Brut NV (13%)
O 86 Dr Loosen, Riesling Extra Dry,
Mosel NV (12%)
O 86 Motzenbäcker by Marie
Menger-Krug, Méthode Rurale
Chardonnay Brut 2014 (13%)
O 86 Sekthaus Solter, Cuvée Henri
Réserve Brut NV (12.5%)
Bronze
sparkling rosé
O 89 Reichsrat von Buhl, Rosé Brut,
Pfalz 2015 (12.5%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Balthasar Ress, Hattenheimer
Schützenhaus Riesling, Kabinett,
Rheingau 2016 (9.5%)
O 89 Castell, Trocken Silvaner,
Franken 2016 (12%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES GERMANY – GREECE & CYPRUS
O 89 Fritz Waßmer, R Grauer
Burgunder, Baden 2015 (14.2%)
O 89 Martin Waßmer,
Markgräflerland Kalkstein Riesling,
Kabinett Trocken, Baden 2016 (12.5%)
O 89 Martin Waßmer, SW
Markgräflerland Chardonnay, Baden
2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Prinz von Hessen, Kabinett
Royal Riesling, Kabinett Trocken,
Rheingau 2016 (12%)
O 89 Schloss Proschwitz, Kloster
Heilig Kreuz Trocken Grauburgunder
Erste Lage, Sachsen 2016 (12.5%)
O 89 Weingut am Nil, Ungsteiner
Herrenberg Riesling Trocken, Pfalz
2015 (13.5%)
O 89 Weingut Lisa Bunn, Sauvignon
Blanc, Rheinhessen 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Berry Bros & Rudd, Riesling,
Kabinett, Mosel 2015 (9.5%)
O 88 Franz Keller, Oberbergener
Pulverbuck Weissburgunder, Baden
2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Karl May, Goldberg Riesling,
Rheinhessen 2016 (13%)
O 88 Karl May, Réserve Chardonnay,
Rheinhessen 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Lisa Bunn, Oelberg Riesling,
Rheinhessen 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Martin Waßmer, Achkarrer
Schlossberg Grauer Burgunder,
Spätlese Trocken, Baden 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Martin Waßmer, GC Dottinger
Castellberg Weissburgunder,
Spätlese Trocken, Baden 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Philipp Lang, Weissburgunder,
Kabinett Trocken, Baden 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Schales, Cardinalis Dalsheimer
Steig Trocken Riesling, Rheinhessen
2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Tesch, Löhrer Berg Riesling,
Nahe 2014 (13%)
O 88 Tesch, Unplugged Trocken
Riesling, Nahe 2015 (12%)
O 88 Villa Wolf Ernst Loosen,
Forster Pechstein Riesling, Kabinett
Trocken, Pfalz 2011 (13.5%)
O 87 Fritz Waßmer, Grauer
Burgunder, Baden 2017 (12.7%)
O 87 Reichsrat von Buhl,
Deidesheimer Leinhöhle Riesling
Erste Lage, Pfalz 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Weingut Lisa Bunn, Nierstein
vom Rotliegenden Riesling,
Rheinhessen 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 St Ludwig, Slate Estate
Riesling, Mosel 2016 (10%)
O 86 The Wine Society, The Society’s
Ruppertsberg, Pfalz 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Villa Wolf, Wachenheimer Belz
Riesling, Pfalz 2011 (13%)
O 86 Weingut Dr Heger, Schlossberg
Achkarren Riesling GG, Baden 2016
(12.5%)
Bronze
rosé
O 88 Dagernova, Trocken
Spätburgunder, Ahr 2017 (12.1%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Bischöfliches Weingut,
Rüdesheim Assmannshausen S
Trocken Pinot Noir, Rheingau 2013
(13.5%)
O 89 Dagernova, Heimersheimer
Landskrone Trocken
Spätburgunder, Ahr 2015 (12.6%)
O 89 Martin Waßmer, Schlatter
Maltesergarten Spätburgunder,
Baden 2014 (13.5%)
Greece & Cyprus
Silver
sparkling white
O 91 Domaine Karanika, Extra
Cuvée de Réserve Brut Nature
2015 (12.5%)
Silver
white
O 94 Ktima Biblia Chora, Areti,
Pangeon, Macedonia 2013 (13.5%)
O 93 Estate Argyros, Assyrtiko,
Santorini, Aegean Islands 2016
(13.5%)
O 93 Ktima Biblia Chora, Sole
Vidiano-Assyrtiko 2017 (13.5%)
O 93 Tselepos Canava Chrissou,
Laoudia Single Vineyard, Santorini,
Aegean Islands 2016 (14%)
O 92 Artemis Karamolegos,
Nykteri, Santorini, Aegean Islands
2016 (13.9%)
O 89 Philipp Lang, Spätburgunder,
Kabinett Trocken, Baden 2015 (14%)
O 88 Ahr Winzer, Edition Pinot, Ahr
2016 (12.6%)
O 88 Bischöfliches Weingut,
Rüdesheim Assmannshausen S
Trocken Pinot Noir, Rheingau 2012
(13.5%)
O 88 Dagernova, Edition FS, Ahr
2016 (13.4%)
O 88 Dautel, Oberstenfelder
Forstberg Spätburgunder GG,
Württemberg 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Karl May, Geyersberg Pinot
Noir, Rheinhessen 2015 (13%)
O 88 Weingut Michel,
Spätburgunder, Nahe 2015 (13%)
O 86 St Ludwig, Slate Estate Merlot,
Rheinhessen 2017 (13%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 89 Dr Loosen, Riesling,
Beerenauslese, Mosel 2015 (7%)
O 89 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt,
Scharzhofberger Grosse Lage
Riesling, Spätlese, Mosel 2016
(7.5%)
O 89 Schales, Kanzler, Auslese,
Rheinhessen 2016 (9.5%)
O 89 Schloss Johannisberg,
Grünlack Riesling, Spätlese,
Rheingau 2016 (8%)
O 92 Domaine Sigalas, Kavalieros
Assyrtiko, Santorini, Aegean
Islands 2016 (14.5%)
O 92 Estate Argyros, Aidani,
Cyclades, Aegean Islands 2017
(13%)
O 92 Gerovassiliou, Museum
Collection, Epanomi, Macedonia
2016 (14%)
O 92 Santo Wines, Assyrtiko,
Santorini, Aegean Islands 2017
(13.5%)
O 92 Vassaltis, Assyrtiko,
Santorini, Aegean Islands 2016
(13.5%)
O 91 Alexakis, Vidianó, Heraklion,
Crete 2017 (13.5%)
O 91 Alpha Estate, Ecosystem
Assyrtiko, Florina, Macedonia
2016 (13%)
O 91 Alpha Estate, Turtles
Vineyard Malagouzia, Florina,
Macedonia 2017 (13%) ➢
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Santorini, Aegean Islands 2017
(13.5%)
O 91 Boutari, Santorini, Aegean
Islands 2017 (13.4%)
O 91 Chatzivaritis, Vaggeli! Are
You Listening To Me?, Slopes of
Paiko, Macedonia 2017 (13.5%)
O 91 Domaine Sigalas, Seven
Villages Akrotiri, Santorini,
Aegean Islands 2016 (13%)
O 91 Lyrarakis, Ippodromos
Vineyard Vidiano, Crete 2017
(13.5%)
O 91 Lyrarakis, Muscat of
Spina-Vidiano, Crete 2017 (12%)
O 91 Moraitis Estate, Single
Vineyard Sarakiniko Assyrtiko,
Cyclades, Aegean Islands 2017
(12.7%)
O 91 Oenops, Vidiano 2017 (13.1%)
O 91 Santo Wines, Nykteri,
Santorini, Aegean Islands 2017
(14.5%)
O 91 Wine Art Estate, Plano
Assyrtiko, Drama, Macedonia 2016
(13.5%)
O 90 Diamantakis Winery,
Diamantopetra Vildano-Assyrtiko,
Crete 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Domaine Papagiannakos,
Old Vines Savatiano, Markopoulo,
Central Greece 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Gerovassiliou, Fumé
Sauvignon Blanc, Epanomi,
Macedonia 2017 (14%)
O 90 Gerovassiliou, Viognier,
Epanomi, Macedonia 2017 (14%)
O 90 Kir Yianni, Assyrtiko, Florina,
Macedonia 2016 (13%)
O 90 Kir Yianni, Palpo Chardonnay,
Florina, Macedonia 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Kitrvs, Malagouzia, Pieria,
Macedonia 2017 (13%)
O 90 Ktima Gerovassiliou,
Epanomi, Macedonia 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Ktima Tselepos, Moschofilero,
Mantinia, Peloponnese 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Lyrarakis, Voilà Assyrtiko,
Crete 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Petrakopoulos, Bio, Robola
Kephalinias, Epirus & Ionian
Islands 2016 (12.7%)
O 90 Petrakopoulos, Gold, Slopes
of Enos, Epirus & Ionian Islands
2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Skouras, Moscofilero,
Peloponnese 2017 (12%)
O 90 Tselepos Canava Chrissou,
Vieilles Vignes Assyrtiko,
Santorini, Aegean Islands 2017 (14%)
O 90 Vourvoukeli Estate,
Malagouzia, Thrace 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Wine Art Estate, Plano
Malagousia, Macedonia 2017 (12.5%)
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Silver
rosé
O 90 Alpha Estate, Amyndeon,
Macedonia 2017 (13%)
O 90 Kir Yianni, Akakies Xinomavro,
Amyndeon, Macedonia 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Lyrarakis, Kedros Liatiko,
Crete 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Troupis, Tomh Moschofilero,
Arkadia, Peloponnese 2017 (12%)
Silver
red
O 92 Katsaros, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Krania, Thessaly 2011
(13.5%)
O 91 Avantis Estate, Agios
Chronos, Evia, Central Greece
2014 (14%)
O 91 Toplou, Liatiko-Mandilari,
Lasithi, Crete 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Alexakis, Kotsifali-Syrah,
Crete 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Alpha Estate, SMX, Florina,
Macedonia 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Gerovassiliou, Museum
Collection, Epanomi, Macedonia
2015 (14%)
O 90 Ktima Biblia Chora, Ovilos,
Pangeon, Macedonia 2012 (15%)
O 90 Ktima Driopi, Reserve,
Nemea, Peloponnese 2014 (14%)
O 90 Ktima Tselepos, Kokinomilos
Merlot, Tegea, Peloponnese 2014
(14.5%)
O 90 Manolesakis, Exis, Drama,
Macedonia 2017 (11.7%)
O 90 Mega Spileo, Grand Cave,
Achaia, Peloponnese 2013 (15%)
Silver
sweet white
O 93 Estate Argyros, Vin Sa’nto 12
Years Barrel Aged, Santorini,
Aegean Islands 2002 (13.5%)
O 92 Estate Argyros, Vin Sa’nto 4
Years Barrel Aged, Santorini,
Aegean Islands 2010 (13%)
O 92 Monemvasia, Vin Liastos
Malvasia, Monemvasia,
Peloponnese 2012 (13.5%)
O 91 Koutsoyannopoulos,
Vinsanto, Santorini, Aegean
Islands 2014 (10%)
O 91 Nopera, Samos, Aegean
Islands 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Artemis Karamolegos,
Vinsanto, Santorini, Aegean
Islands 2008 (10.5%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 88 Santo Wines, Brut 2015 (11.5%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Ktima Tselepos, Blanc de Gris
Moschofilero, Arkadia, Peloponnese
2017 (13%)
O 88 Boutari, Malagouzia Matsa,
Attiki, Central Greece 2017 (13.1%)
O 88 Boutari, Oropedio, Mantinia,
Peloponnese 2017 (11.9%)
O 88 Château Kaniaris,
Dreamcatcher Sauvignon Blanc-
Assyrtiko, Gerania, Central Greece
2017 (12.8%)
O 88 Domaine Costa Lazaridi,
Château Julia Assyrtiko, Drama,
Macedonia 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Estate Argyros, Estate
Assyrtiko, Santorini, Aegean Islands
2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Gerovassiliou, Chardonnay,
Epanomi, Macedonia 2016 (14%)
O 88 Ktima Pavlidis, Emphasis
Chardonnay, Drama, Macedonia
2016 (14.7%)
O 88 Lyrarakis, Armi Thrapsathiri,
Crete 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 M Pougiouris, Malagouzia,
Slopes of Kitherona, Central Greece
2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Manolesakis, Exis Malagouzia-
Assyrtiko, Drama, Macedonia 2017
(11.6%)
O 88 Monemvasia, Kydonitsa,
Lakonia, Peloponnese 2017 (13%)
O 88 Mylonas Winery, Savatiano,
Attiki, Central Greece 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Oenops, Apla 2017 (12.9%)
O 88 Seméli, Oreinos Helios,
Peloponnese 2017 (12.3%)
O 88 Sokos, Savvatiano Sterea
Ellada, Central Greece 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Troupis, Fteri Moschofilero,
Arkadia, Peloponnese 2017 (12%)
O 88 Troupis, Tomh Moschofilero,
Mantinia, Peloponnese 2017 (13%)
O 88 Wine Art Estate, Techni Alipias,
Drama, Macedonia 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Avantis Estate, Lenga, Evia,
Central Greece 2017 (13%)
O 87 Diamantakis Winery, Prinos,
Crete 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Diamantakis Winery, Vidiano,
Crete 2017 (13%)
O 87 Estate Argyros, Marks &
Spencer Atlantis Assyrtiko,
Cyclades, Aegean Islands 2017 (13%)
O 87 Gerovassiliou, Chardonnay,
Epanomi, Macedonia 2017 (14%)
O 87 Kir Yianni, Ntpoymo Droumo
Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc,
Florina, Macedonia 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Kir Yianni, Paranga, Macedonia
2017 (13%)
O 87 Kir Yianni, Samaropetra
Sauvignon Blanc, Florina,
Macedonia 2017 (13%)
O 87 Lantides, Anosis, Peloponnese
2017 (12%)
O 87 Lantides, Little Ark,
Peloponnese 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 M Pougiouris, Assyrtiko, Slopes
of Kitherona, Central Greece 2017
(13%)
O 87 Manolesakis, Sauvignon
Blanc-Chardonnay-Assyrtiko,
Drama, Macedonia 2017 (11.6%)
O 87 Markou, Savatiano, Attiki,
Central Greece 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Mesimvria Wines, Flogoinos
Malagouzia, Thessaloniki,
Macedonia 2017 (13%)
O 87 Nopera, Roya Muscat Dry,
Samos, Aegean Islands 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Semeli, Aetheria Malagousia-
Chardonnay 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Titakis, Impetus Vidiano-
Malvasia, Crete 2017 (13%)
O 87 Toplou, Thrapsathiri, Lasithi,
Crete 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Zoinos Winery, Debina Respect
Orange Wine, Zitsa, Epirus & Ionian
Islands 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Alpha Estate, Ecosystem
Single Block Kalyva Fumé
Sauvignon Blanc, Florina,
Macedonia 2016 (13%)
O 86 Ampeloeis, Malagousia,
Pangeon, Macedonia 2017 (13%)
O 86 Arvanitidis Estate, Malagouzia,
Thessaloniki, Macedonia 2017 (13%)
O 86 Bokolas, Three Generations,
Arkadia, Peloponnese 2017 (12.1%)
O 86 Cavino, Irida Sauvignon Blanc,
Achaia, Peloponnese 2017 (13%)
O 86 Domaine Costa Lazaridi,
Malagousia, Drama, Macedonia 2017
(12.9%)
O 86 Domaine Sigalas, Aidani,
Cyclades, Aegean Islands 2017 (14%)
O 86 Domaine Sigalas, Nychteri,
Santorini, Aegean Islands 2014 (15%)
O 86 G Karamitros, Moi, Je M’en
Fous!, Karditsa, Thessaly 2017 (13.4%)
O 86 Kechris, Kechribari, Retsina
2017 (11.8%)
O 86 Kir Yianni, Tarsanas Assyrtiko,
Florina, Macedonia 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Koutsoyannopoulos, Assyrtiko,
Santorini, Aegean Islands 2017 (13%)
O 86 Ktima Pavlidis, Emphasis
Assyrtiko, Drama, Macedonia 2016
(14%)
O 86 Ktima Pavlidis, Thema, Drama,
Macedonia 2017 (13%)
O 86 Lykos, Malagousia, Evia,
Central Greece 2017 (13.1%)
O 86 Mega Spileo, Malagousia,
Achaia, Peloponnese 2017 (13%)
O 86 Mesimvria Wines, Zoephoros
Sauvignon Blanc-Asyrtiko,
Thessaloniki, Macedonia 2017 (13%)
O 86 Moropoulos, More Wine,
Mantinia, Peloponnese 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Mpougiouris, Athiri, Slopes of
Kitherona, Central Greece 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Mylonas Winery, Malagousia,
Attiki, Central Greece 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Sokos, Moschofilero,
Peloponnese 2017 (12%)
O 86 Wine Art Estate, Idisma Drios
Assyrtiko, Drama, Macedonia 2016
(13.5%)
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O 88 Kir Yianni, Ktima Kir Yianni O 86 Alpha Estate, Hedgehog

Yianakohori Hills, Imathia, Vineyard Xinomavro, Amyndeon,
Macedonia 2015 (14%) Macedonia 2015 (13%)
Nico Manessis O 88 Kir Yianni, Ramnista Xinomavro,
Naoussa, Macedonia 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Avantis Estate, Falcon’s Hill
Mavrokountoura-Syrah, Evia,
Greece & Cyprus Regional Chair O 88 Ktima Biblia Chora, Pangeon, Central Greece 2014 (14%)
Macedonia 2016 (14.5%) O 86 Chatzivaritis, Xinomavro-
What should we buy from here? The harvest O 88 Ktima Gerovassiliou, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Slopes of
was reduced in quantity but an increase in Epanomi, Macedonia 2014 (14.5%) Paiko, Macedonia 2015 (13.5%)
quality makes the 2017 vintage a bright spot O 88 Ktima Pavlidis, Emphasis O 86 Chrisohoou, Xinomavro,
Tempranillo, Drama, Macedonia Naoussa, Macedonia 2016 (13.5%)
in many Greek regions, particularly single-vineyard Assyrtikos
2014 (14.8%) O 86 Diamantakis Winery, Prinos
from Santorini, which showcase this unique and fascinating island Syrah, Crete 2016 (13%)
O 88 Ktima Pavlidis, Thema, Drama,
landscape. Or be adventurous and experience Greek producers’ Macedonia 2015 (14.6%) O 86 Domain Mega Spileo, Cabernet
efforts with oak-fermented, bone-dry whites, or those made in O 88 Lantides, Agiorgitiko, Nemea, Sauvignon, Achaia, Peloponnese
amphorae – they’ve never been so good! Also exceptional in their Peloponnese 2016 (13.5%) 2012 (14.5%)
O 88 Lantides, Little Ark 2015 (13.5%) O 86 Katogi Averoff, Inima Xinomavro,
own right are the country’s historic sun-dried sweet Vinsantos,
O 88 Mega Spileo, Grand Cave Naoussa, Macedonia 2014 (12.5%)
particularly those with some age. Meanwhile, the Peloponnese O 86 Katsaros, Valos Xinomavro,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Achaia,
continues to surprise with delicious dry red Mavrodafne and the Thessaly 2015 (13.5%)
Peloponnese 2013 (15%)
rarer red Mavro Kalavritino. We were impressed with Crete’s O 86 Kitrvs, Syrah, Pieria, Macedonia
O 88 Mesimvria Wines, Zoephoros
Chardonnay-like Vidiano – a luxurious, ageworthy style with elegant 2015 (14.5%)
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,
nutty, chalky nuances. In Cyprus, old-vine Xynisteri has realised its O 86 Ktima Biblia Chora, Plagios
Thessaloniki, Macedonia 2015 (13%)
Sideways, Pangeon, Macedonia
potential with increasing numbers of concentrated, textured whites, O 88 Mitravelas Estate, Red on Black
2012 (15%)
while the rediscovered red Yianoudi – especially from high- Agiorgitiko, Nemea, Peloponnese
O 86 Ktima Pavlidis, Emphasis
altitude vineyards – has emerged as a grape with extraordinary 2017 (13.5%)
Syrah, Drama, Macedonia 2014 (15%)
O 88 Oenops, Xinomavro 2016 (12.8%)
potential. Finally in Malta, Chardonnay blended with the local O 86 Lantides, Cuvée, Peloponnese
O 88 Porto Carras, Limneon, Côtes
Girgentina offers an intriguing combination that is worth trying. 2014 (14.5%)
de Meliton, Macedonia 2015 (14%) O 86 Monemvasios, Lakonia,
What should keep an eye on? In Greece, look out for emerging O 88 Semeli, Oreinos Helios Peloponnese 2009 (13%)
varieties such as Kydonitsa from Monemvasia, while the red Agiorgitiko-Syrah, Peloponnese O 86 Semeli, Aetheria Syrah-Merlot-
2016 (13.3%) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (13.8%)
Limnio – as a varietal and in blends – is cementing its credentials
O 88 Thopetra Estate, Limniona, O 86 Sokos, Agiorgitiko, Nemea,
as an elegant, lighter red. In the town of Rapsani a new generation Meteora, Thessaly 2015 (13%) Peloponnese 2017 (12.5%)
of winemakers are crafting more elegant, fleshy wines based on O 88 Tsililis, Theopetra Estate O 86 Wine Art Estate, Techni Alipias,
Ximomavro, Krasato and Stavroto, while on Crete, the rare white Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Limniona, Drama, Macedonia 2016 (14%)
Plyto grape laid down a marker. Also on this island, the ancient red Meteora, Thessaly 2014 (14%)
O 87 Alpha Estate, Axia Syrah-
grape of Liatiko is gaining momentum as more of the harvest is
Xinomavro, Florina, Macedonia 2015
Bronze
now used for dry reds rather than the traditional sweet, high-
(13.5%) sweet white
alcohol style. In Cyprus, the white varieties of Morokanela and O 87 Alpha Estate, Ecosystem
Promara are improving, as are wines from the high-altitude, O 87 Alpha Estate, Omega Late
Reserve Vieilles Vignes Barba Harvest, Florina, Macedonia 2015
westerly region of Paphos, which showcase real terroir character. Yannis Xinomavro, Amyndeon, (12.5%)
Macedonia 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Avantis Estate, Freedom, Evia,
Central Greece 2016 (14%)
Bronze
O 86 Zoinos Winery, Classico
Debina, Zitsa, Epirus & Ionian Islands
Bronze O 87 Château Kaniaris, Gerania, sweet red
2016 (12%)
red Central Greece 2015 (14%)
O 88 Ktima Toplou, Lasithi, Crete NV
O 87 Diamantakis Winery,
O 89 Kir Yianni, Paranga, Macedonia (12.5%)
Diamantopetra Syrah-Mandilari,
Bronze 2017 (13%) Crete 2015 (13.5%)
rosé O 89 Ktima Tselepos, Avlotopi
Cabernet Sauvignon, Tegea,
O 87 Gerovassiliou, Epanomi,
Macedonia 2016 (14.5%)
Cyprus
O 88 Gaia Wines, 4-6h Agiorgitiko, Peloponnese 2014 (14.5%) O 87 Ktima Bairaktaris, Monolithos,
Peloponnese 2017 (12.5%) O 89 Oenops, Limniona 2016 Nemea, Peloponnese 2014 (14.5%)
Silver
O 88 Ktima Biblia Chora, Pangeon, (12.9%) O 87 Ktima Biblia Chora, Areti, white
Macedonia 2017 (13%) O 88 Avantis Estate, Syrah, Evia, Pangeon, Macedonia 2010 (14%)
O 88 Lantides, Little Ark Moschofilero, O 91 Kyperounda, Epos 2016 (13.5%)
Central Greece 2015 (14%) O 87 Ktima Gerovassiliou, Museum
Peloponnese 2017 (13%) O 91 Vouni Panayia, Alina
O 88 Boutari, Grande Reserve, Collection, Epanomi, Macedonia
O 87 Chrisohoou, Nouveau, Imathia, Naoussa, Macedonia 2011 (13.1%) Xynisteri, Paphos 2017 (12.5%)
2014 (14%)
Macedonia 2017 (13.5%) O 88 Chatzivaritis, Goumenissa, O 87 Lyrarakis, Kotsifali-Syrah, O 90 Kyperounda, Petritis,
O 87 Dionysos, La Culture en Rose, Macedonia 2015 (13%) Crete 2015 (13%) Limassol 2016 (13%)
Peloponnese NV (12.5%) O 88 Domaine Costa Lazaridi, O 87 Mesimvria Wines, Flogoinos O 90 Tsangarides, Organic
O 86 Katogi Averoff, Macedonia Amethystos Cava, Drama, Syrah, Thessaloniki, Macedonia 2015 Chardonnay, Paphos 2017 (13.5%)
2017 (12.5%) Macedonia 2015 (15%) (13.5%)
O 86 Oenops Wines, Apla 2017 (13.2%) O 88 Gerovassiliou, Avaton, O 87 Seméli, Reserve, Nemea, Silver
O 86 Semeli, Aetheria Syrah- Epanomi, Macedonia 2015 (14.5%) Peloponnese 2015 (13.8%) rosé
Grenache Rouge 2017 (12.6%) O 88 Idaia, Liatiko, Crete 2016 O 87 Skouras, Megas Oenos,
O 86 Tsililis, Theopetra Estate Rosé (15%) Peloponnese 2014 (14%) O 90 Kamanterena Winery, I
Xinomavro, Meteora, Thessaly 2017 O 88 Kir Yianni, Diaporos, Naoussa, O 87 Tsililis, Theopetra Estate 24, Stroumpeli Maratheftiko, Paphos
(13%) Macedonia 2015 (13.5%) Meteora, Thessaly 2012 (14%) 2017 (13.6%) ➢

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red
O 92 Tsiakkas, Yiannoyain,
Limassol 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Vouni Panayia, Barba Yiannis
Maratheftiko, Paphos 2015 (13.5%)
Silver
sweet white
O 92 Tsiakkas, Commandaria 2012
(15%)
Silver
sweet fortified
O 92 Kamanterena Winery, St
Barnabas, Commandaria 2002 (15%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Gerolemo Athenodorou,
Xynisteri Dryos, Afames, Limassol
2017 (12.5%)
O 89 Kamanterena Winery, Xynisteri-
Semillon, Paphos 2017 (13.2%)
O 89 Makkas, Xynisteri, Paphos 2017
(13%)
O 89 Tsalapatis, Rigena Xynisteri,
Paphos 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Aes Ambelis Winery,
Morokanella, Paphos 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Aes Ambelis Winery, Xinisteri,
Limassol 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Ezousa, Xinisteri, Paphos 2017
(12.5%)
O 88 Fikardos, Alkisti Chardonnay,
Paphos 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Fikardos, Amalthia Xinisteri,
Paphos 2017 (12%)
O 88 Ktima Dafermou, Selection
Assyrtiko, Larnaca 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Ktima Dafermou, White 2017
(12.5%)
O 88 Makarounas, Aerides, Paphos
2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Makkas, Promara-Chardonnay,
Paphos 2017 (13%)
O 88 Tsangarides, Xynisteri, Paphos
2017 (12%)
O 88 Zambartas Wineries, Semillon-
Sauvignon Blanc 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Zambartas Wineries, Xynisteri,
Limassol 2017 (13%)
O 87 Kamanterena Winery, I
Stroumpeli Chardonnay, Paphos
2017 (12.8%)
O 87 Ktima Gerolemo, Morokanella
2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Mystes, Chardonnay 2016 (13%)
O 87 Santa Irene, Vounoplagia
Xynisteri, Nicosia 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Tsiakkas, Xynisteri, Limassol
2017 (13%)
O 86 Argyrides Vineyards, Limited
Edition French Oak Barrel Aged
Chardonnay, Limassol 2016 (13%)
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O 86 Tsiakkas, Chardonnay,
Limassol 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Tsiakkas, Promara, Limassol
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Tsiakkas, Sauvignon Blanc,
Limassol 2017 (13%)
O 86 Vasilikon, Xynisteri, Akamas-
Laona 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Vouni Panayia, Promara,
Paphos 2016 (12%)
Bronze
rosé
O 89 Gerolemo Athenodorou,
Maratheftiko 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Zambartas Wineries 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Kamanterena Winery, Lefkadha-
Shiraz, Paphos 2017 (13.8%)
O 86 Makkas, Rodostafylo
Maratheftiko-Lefkada, Paphos 2017
(14%)
O 86 Tsiakkas, Rodinos, Limassol
2017 (13%)
Bronze
red
O 88 Makkas, Syrah-Maratheftiko-
Grenache-Lefkada, Paphos 2017
(14.5%)
O 88 Vlassides Winery, Shiraz,
Limassol 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Zambartas Wineries,
Maratheftiko, Limassol 2016 (14%)
O 88 Zambartas Wineries, Mattaro-
Yiannoudi, Limassol 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Zambartas Wineries, Shiraz-
Lefkada, Limassol 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Esouza, Metharme
Maratheftiko, Paphos 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Gerolemo Athenodorou,
Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (13%)
O 86 Ktima Dafermou, Red 2016 (14%)
O 86 Makkas, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Paphos 2014 (14%)
O 86 Santa Irene, Shiraz, Nicosia
2015 (12.6%)
O 86 Tsiakkas, Vamvakada, Limassol
2016 (15%)
O 86 Vlassides Winery, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Limassol 2015 (15%)
O 86 Vlassides Winery, Opus Artis,
Limassol 2012 (15%)
Bronze
sweet red
O 88 Vouni Panayia, Anthologia,
Paphos 2015 (15%)
Bronze
sweet fortified
O 89 Aes Ambelis Winery,
Commandaria 2010 (15%)
O 88 Kamanterena Winery, St
Barnabas, Commandaria 2012 (15%)
Languedoc-
Roussillon
Silver
sparkling white
O 90 Domaine Rosier, Cuvée 1531
Brut, Blanquette de Limoux 2016
(12%)
O 90 J Laurens, Clos de
Demoiselles Brut, Crémant de
Limoux 2016 (12%)
O 90 Sieur d’Arques, Toques et
Clochers Brut, Crémant de Limoux
2014 (12.5%)
Silver
sparkling rosé
O 90 Gérard Bertrand, Ballerine
Rosé Etoile Brut, Crémant de
Limoux NV (13%)
Silver
white
O 92 Vignoble Belot, Malirom, IGP
Pays d’Oc 2017 (13.5%)
O 91 Domaine Begude, Arcturus
Wild Ferment Chardonnay,
Limoux 2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Les Costières de Pomérols,
Tesco Finest, Picpoul de Pinet
2017 (13.2%)
O 91 Marquis de Pennautier,
Terrois d’Altitude Chardonnay,
IGP Pays d’Oc 2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Paul Mas, La Forge Vineyard
Marsanne, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13%)
O 90 Aldi, Exquisite Collection
Marsanne, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13%)
O 90 Château Capion, Languedoc
2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Château Rouquette sur Mer,
Cuvée Arpège, Languedoc La
Clape 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Gérard Bertrand, Cigalus,
IGP Hauterive 2017 (14.5%)
O 90 Les Celliers Jean d’Alibert,
Embasties Chardonnay, IGP Pays
d’Oc 2016 (13%)
O 90 Marks & Spencer, Cuvée
Ressac, Picpoul de Pinet 2017
(12.5%)
O 90 Mas La Chevalière, Peyroli
Chardonnay, IGP Pays d’Oc 2016
(13%)
O 90 Paul Mas, Aldi Exquisite
Collection Marsanne, IGP Pays
d’Oc 2017 (13%)
O 90 Samuel Delafont, Limoux
2016 (13.5%)
Silver
rosé
O 92 Ventenac, Lamourié
Cabernet Sauvignon, Languedoc
2017 (13%)
O 90 Gérard Bertrand, Château La
Sauvageonne La Villa, Languedoc
2017 (13.5%)
Silver
red
O 92 Bergerie du Capucin, Dame
Jeanne, Languedoc Pic-St-Loup
2016 (14%)
O 92 Cave de Roquebrun, Golden
Vines, St-Chinian Roquebrun 2015
(14%)
O 92 Domaine Pujol, Cuvée St-
Fructueux, Minervois 2015 (14.9%)
O 92 La Grange, Castalides
Réserve, Languedoc 2015 (14%)
O 92 Mas Gabinèle, Rarissime,
Faugères 2016 (15%)
O 91 Castelbarry, Comtes de
Rocquefeuil Renaissance,
Languedoc 2016 (13%)
O 91 Cave de Roquebrun, Seigneur
d’Aupenac, St-Chinian Roquebrun
2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Cave de Roquebrun,
Terrasses de Cabrio, St-Chinian
2017 (13%)
O 91 Château Cabezac, Cariñu,
Minervois 2015 (13.5%)
O 91 Château Capitoul, Rocaille,
Languedoc La Clape 2016 (14.9%)
O 91 Château du Grand Caumont,
Impatience, Corbières 2016 (14%)
O 91 Château Maris, Les Planels,
Minervois La Livinière 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Château Rouquette sur Mer,
Cuvée Henry Lapierre, Languedoc
La Clape 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Dom Brial, Crest Petit, Côtes
du Roussillon Villages 2013 (14.5%)
O 91 Domaine Cailhol Gautran,
Villa Lucia, Minervois 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Domaine de Nizas, La Réserve,
Languedoc Pézenas 2015 (14%)
O 91 Gérard Bertrand, Château
Laville Bertrou, Minervois La
Livinière 2016 (14.5%)
O 91 Hegarty Chamans, No1 Les
Dames, Minervois 2014 (14%)
O 91 Les Jamelles, Syrah, IGP Pays
d’Oc 2016 (13%)
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O 90 Château St-Roch, Chimères, O 90 Mas des Quernes, Le Querne,

Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2016 IGP St-Guilhem-le-Désert 2015
(15%) (14%)
Justin Howard- O 90 Claude Vialade, Château O 90 Mas Gabinèle, Faugères 2016
Mauléon Réserve Chêne, Côtes du (14%)
Sneyd MW Roussillon Villages Caramany O 90 Patricia Boyer-Domergue,
Languedoc-Roussillon 2015 (14%) Clos Centeilles, Minervois La
O 90 Claude Vialade, Premium Livinière 2013 (14%)
Regional co-Chair Vieilles Vignes Carignan, IGP O 90 Paul Mas, Mas des Tannes,
What should we buy from here? Languedoc and Roussillon are Côtes Catalanes 2016 (13%) IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13.5%)
bursting with small producers taking on the challenge of crafting O 90 Clos des Vins d’Amour, O 90 Ventenac, Lieu-Dit La
1+1=3, Maury Sec 2015 (13.5%) Grande Garenne, Cabardès 2015
exciting domaine wines, often organic and usually low
O 90 Clos des Vins d’Amour, Un (13.5%)
intervention. This is exactly what younger drinkers today are
Baiser, Maury Sec 2014 (14.5%) O 90 Vignerons Catalans,
looking for. And the large co-operative wineries have banded
O 90 Dom Brial, L’Etreinte, Côtes Elevation Vieilles Vignes, Côtes du
together to produce more market-friendly, exportable wines,
du Roussillon 2015 (14.5%) Roussillon Villages 2016 (14%)
often of real interest and quality. In addition, there are a handful of O 90 Domaine Bassac, Le Manpòt, O 90 Vignerons de la Vicomté,
bigger négociants building a really good reputation for quality at IGP Côtes de Thongue 2016 (14%) Sarcelle Cuvée, Languedoc 2016
every level. It is an exciting time to be sniffing around these O 90 Domaine Bertrand-Bergé, La (13.5%)
regions – and there are few better ways to spend your summer Boulière, Fitou 2015 (14.5%) O 90 Vignobles JeanJean,
holidays. On the basis of our DWWA judging week, we’d advise O 90 Domaine de Baronarques, Domaine du Causse d’Arboras La
you to ‘head for the hills’, with wines from the foothills that Limoux 2015 (15%) Sentinelle, Languedoc Terrasses
surround the plains of the Languedoc proving particularly happy O 90 Domaine de Fabrègues, La du Larzac 2016 (13.5%)
hunting grounds. Another message is ‘trust the premium Villa, Languedoc 2015 (14%) O 90 Villa Dondona, Oppidum,
appellations’, as by and large they produce wines that have a O 90 Domaine de Gourgazaud, Languedoc Montpeyroux 2014
stylistic coherence and a quality level that is a notch or two up Pater Familias, IGP Pays d’Oc 2015 (14.5%)
from the larger generic appellations. La Clape particularly shone (15.5%)
in Languedoc, as did Pic-St-Loup, Limoux and Terrasses du O 90 Domaine de la Perdrix, Bronze
Larzac, while in Roussillon it was the hills of the upper Agly Valley. Cuvée Joseph-Sébastien Pons, sparkling white
The one exception was Minervois where, good as many of the La Côtes du Roussillon 2016 (15%)
O 90 Domaine de l’Argenteille, La O 88 Antech, Expression Brut,
Livinière AP wines were, there were also a large number of great Crémant de Limoux 2016 (12%)
Roche des Fées, Languedoc
wines from the wider Minervois appellation, proving perhaps that O 88 Paul Mas, Côté Mas Frisante,
Terrasses du Larzac 2016 (13.5%)
there’s more great terroirs out there waiting to be promoted. Vin de France 2016 (12%)
O 90 Domaine de Nizas, Le Clos, O 88 Paul Mas, Prima Perla, Crémant
What should we keep an eye on? Across specific areas, AP Maury Languedoc 2015 (14%) de Limoux NV (12.5%)
Sec has only just got going, and I’m confident we’ll see much more O 90 Domaine de Vézian, O 88 Sieur d’Arques, Aguila Brut,
excitement from this Roussillon region. And there are increasingly Pudique, IGP Côtes Catalanes Crémant de Limoux NV (12.5%)
more great producers in Corbières – you have to be a bit wilful and 2015 (14.5%) O 87 Antech, Héritage Brut, Crémant
stubborn to be attracted to the remoteness and rusticity of this O 90 Domaine des Verrières, Clos de Limoux 2016 (12%)
hill country, and the wines are highly characterful and improving des Soutyères, Languedoc 2016 O 87 Domaine Rosier, Cuvée Jean
(14%) Philippe Brut, Blanquette de Limoux
all the time. Meanwhile, Limoux continues to impress with some
O 90 Domaine le Nouveau Monde, 2016 (12%)
excellent Chardonnays – helped along by the focus of the O 87 Gérard Bertrand, Code Rouge
excellent co-op of Sieur d’Arques, and a handful of small, often L’Estanquier, Languedoc 2015
Blanc de Blancs Brut, Crémant de
(15.5%)
Burgundian producers. For varieties, watch out for improving Limoux NV (12.5%)
O 90 Gérard Bertrand, Cap Insula,
whites from Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Carignan Blanc and O 87 J Laurens, Les Graimenois Brut,
Languedoc 2016 (13.5%)
Bourbelenc. And in the reds, old-vine Carignan is showing signs of Crémant de Limoux 2016 (12%)
O 90 Gérard Bertrand, Château O 86 Roche Mazet, Chardonnay
gaining traction among drinkers looking for exceptional value for
l’Hospitalet Grand Vin, Languedoc Brut, IGP Pays d’Oc NV (12.2%)
money. Buy it now, before they rip out more vineyards! La Clape 2016 (15%) O 86 Rosier, Terre de Villeongue,
O 90 Granbeau, Grenache Noir, Crémant de Limoux 2016 (12%)
IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13%)
O 91 Mas Amiel, Initial, Maury Sec O 90 Château Castigno, Merlot, O 90 Laroche, L’Art des Sens Syrah- Bronze
2015 (14.5%) IGP Pays d’Hérault 2012 (14%) Grenache, Languedoc 2016 (13.5%) sparkling rosé
O 90 Cave de Roquebrun, Eclats O 90 Château Fabre Gasparets, O 90 Les Grands Chais de France,
Château Montmal, Fitou 2017 (14%) O 88 J Laurens, La Rose No7,
de Schistes, St-Chinian Corbières-Boutenac 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Les Grands Chais de France, Crémant de Limoux NV (12%)
Roquebrun 2015 (14%) O 90 Château Guilhem, Grand Vin,
Tesco Finest, Minervois La O 88 Sieur d’Arques, Première Bulle
O 90 Cave de St-Chinian, Le Chant Malepère 2016 (14.5%)
Rosé Brut, Crémant de Limoux NV
des Garrigues, St-Chinian 2016 O 90 Château Rouquette sur Mer, Livinière 2015 (13.5%)
(12.5%)
(13.5%) L’Esprit Terroir, Languedoc La O 90 Maison Castel, Grande Réserve
O 87 Bodvár, No1 Pearly Rosé, Vin
O 90 Château Capion, Chemin des Clape 2015 (13.5%) Syrah, IGP Pays d’Oc 2016 (12.3%) de France 2017 (12%)
Garennes, Languedoc Terrasses O 90 Château St-Estève, Henry de O 90 Maison Castel, Syrah, IGP O 86 Aguila, Rosé Brut, Crémant de
du Larzac 2016 (14.5%) Monfreid, Corbières 2016 (14%) Pays d’Oc 2017 (13.1%) Limoux NV (12.5%)
O 90 Château Capion, Les Fantaisies O 90 Château St-Jean d’Aumières, O 90 Mas Combarèla, Ode Aux O 86 Tesco, Finest Sieur d’Arques
de Capion Coup de Coeur, IGP L’Alchimiste, Languedoc Ignorants, Languedoc Terrasses 1531 Rosé Brut, Crémant de Limoux
St-Guilhem-le-Désert 2016 (15%) Terrasses du Larzac 2016 (14%) du Larzac 2016 (14.5%) 2015 (12.5%) ➢

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white
O 89 Domaine de la Clapière,
Figuerette, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Jean-Marc Boillot, La Trufière
Vermentino, IGP Pays d’Oc 2016 (13%)
O 89 Les Vignobles Foncalieu,
Albariño, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13%)
O 88 Château Montana, L’Astre Blanc,
Côtes du Roussillon 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Château Ricardelle,
Vignelacroix, Languedoc La Clape
2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Dom Brial, L’Etreinte, Côtes du
Roussillon 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Domaine Bassac, Le Manpòt,
IGP Côtes de Thongue 2017 (14%)
O 88 Domaine l’Aigueliere,
Sarments, IGP St-Guilhem-le-Désert
2016 (13%)
O 88 Fortant, Nature Terroir Littoral
Chardonnay, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017
(13.5%)
O 88 Gérard Bertrand, Domaine de
L’Aigle Chardonnay, Limoux 2017
(13.5%)
O 88 Gérard Bertrand, Narbo
Martius Chardonnay, IGP Coteaux de
Narbonne 2017 (13%)
O 88 Gourgazaud, Grenache Gris,
IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (15.5%)
O 88 Jean-Marc Boillot, Les Roques
Roussanne, IGP Pays d’Oc 2016 (13%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Gold Label
Chardonnay, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017
(13.5%)
O 88 Mas des Tannes, Réserve, IGP
Pays d’Oc 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Mas Neuf, Sage et Sauvage, IGP
Pays d’Oc 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Alma Cersius, IGP Coteaux de
Béziers 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Benjamin Darnault, Les Vignes
de Cyr Gaudy, Picpoul de Pinet 2017
(13.1%)
O 87 Bonfils, Bastide Neuve
Chardonnay-Vermentino, IGP Pays
d’Oc 2017 (13%)
O 87 Calmel & Joseph, Villa Blanche
Sauvignon, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (12%)
O 87 Château St-Martin de la
Garrigue, Picpoul de Pinet 2017 (14%)
O 87 Clos des Vins d’Amour, Idylle,
Côtes du Roussillon 2017 (13%)
O 87 Domaine Begude, Etoile
Chardonnay, Limoux 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Domaine de la Métairie d’Alon,
Le Palajo Chardonnay, Limoux 2016
(14.1%)
O 87 Domaine Lafage, Centenaire,
Côtes du Roussillon 2017 (13%)
O 87 Domaine Lalande, Les Hauts de
Lalande, IGP Cité de Carcassonne
2017 (13%)
O 87 Domaine Ricardelle de Lautrec,
Sauvignon, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Domaine St-Martin des
Champs, Cuvée de l’Hermitage, IGP
Pays d’Oc 2016 (13%)
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O 87 Famille Deroose, Vignals/2
Grenache-Maccabeu-Marsanne, DWWA Regional co-Chair
Corbières 2016 (13%) for Languedoc Justin
O 87 Fortant, Grande Nuit Howard-Sneyd MW (right)
Chardonnay, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017
with Simon Taylor
(13.5%)
O 87 Grézan, Chardonnay, IGP Pays
d’Oc 2017 (13%)
O 87 Les Costières De Pomérols, Les
Vignes de L’Eglise Vermentino, IGP
Côtes de Thau 2017 (12.8%)
O 87 Les Jamelles, Viognier, IGP
Pays d’Oc 2017 (13%)
O 87 Les Vignobles Foncalieu, Les
Amours d’ Haut Gléon Vermentino-
Viognier, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13%)
O 87 Maison Castel, Grande Réserve
Chardonnay, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017
(13.6%)
O 87 Majestic, Mon Plaisir du Sud
Blanc, IGP Pays d’Oc 2016 (12%)
O 87 Mas du Novi, Lou Blanc, IGP
Pays d’Oc 2017 (14.5%)
O 87 Paul Mas, Claude Val, IGP Pays
d’Oc 2017 (13%)
O 87 Paul Mas, Côté Mas Blanc O 86 Co-op, Irresistible Viognier, O 86 Paul Mas, Reserve Grenache
Méditerranée, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13.5%) Blanc-Marsanne-Vermentino,
(13%) O 86 Dom Brial, Mirade, Côtes du Languedoc 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Roche Mazet, Les Accords Roussillon 2016 (13.5%) O 86 Paul Mas, Vignes de Nicole
Chardonnay-Viognier, IGP Pays L’Assemblage Blanc, IGP Pays d’Oc
O 86 Domaine Coudoulet, Pinot
d’Oc 2017 (13.1%) 2017 (13.8%)
Gris, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Schroder & Schyler, Altera
O 86 Domaine de la Métairie d’Alon, O 86 Paul Mas, Vinus, Clairette du
Chardonnay, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017
Le Village Chardonnay, IGP Pays Languedoc 2017 (12%)
(13.5%)
d’Oc 2016 (13.5%) O 86 Preignes le Vieux, Paradis, IGP
O 87 Sieur d’Arques, Toques &
O 86 Domaine d’Escapat, Le Pays d’Oc 2017 (12.5%)
Clochers Autan, Limoux 2016 (13.5%)
Capitaine White Sensation, IGP Pays O 86 St-Saturnin, IGP Mont Baudile
O 86 Abbotts & Delaunay, Les Fleurs
d’Oc 2017 (14%) 2017 (12%)
Sauvages Viognier, IGP Pays d’Oc
O 86 Domaine du Père Benoît, O 86 Samuel Delafont, Mosaïque,
2017 (13%)
Gavroche, Vin de France 2016 (12%) Languedoc 2017 (13%)
O 86 Abbotts & Delaunay, Les Fruits
O 86 Domaine St-Cels, Mille Etoiles, O 86 Seigneurie de Balbiac, Limoux
Sauvages Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Pays
St-Chinian 2016 (13.5%) 2016 (13.5%)
d’Oc 2017 (13%)
O 86 Fortant, Grande Nuit O 86 Sieur d’Arques, Cuvée Lacustre
O 86 Aldi, Exquisite Collection
Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Pays d’Oc Chardonnay, IGP Pays d’Oc NV (13%)
Picpoul de Pinet, Picpoul de Pinet
2017 (12.5%) O 86 Sieur d’Arques, Toques &
2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Fortant, Terroir d’Altitude Clochers Haute Vallée, Limoux 2016
O 86 Aldi, Exquisite Collection,
Viognier, IGP Pays d’Oc 2016 (13%) (13.5%)
Picpoul de Pinet 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Gérard Bertrand, Château La O 86 Sieur d’Arques, Toques &
O 86 Asda, Blanc Sec, Picpoul de
Sauvageonne Grand Vin, Coteaux du Clochers Méditerranéen, Limoux
Pinet 2017 (12.5%)
Languedoc 2017 (14.5%) 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Bergerie du Capucin, Dame
O 86 Jean Claude Mas, Elegant Frog O 86 Sieur d’Arques, Toques &
Jeanne, IGP St-Guilhem-le-Désert
Viognier, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13.5%) Clochers Océanique, Limoux 2016
2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Jonqueres d’Oriola, Château (13.5%)
O 86 Bonfils, Domaine de Cibadiès,
de Corneilla Cavalcade, Côtes du O 86 Terre des Anges, Sauvignon
IGP Pays d’Oc 2016 (14%)
Roussillon 2017 (13%) Blanc, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Calmel & Joseph, Villa Blanche
Terret Blanc, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 O 86 Les Costières De Pomérols,
(12%) Morrisons, Picpoul de Pinet 2017 Bronze
O 86 Cave de l’Ormarine, Duc de (13.1%) rosé
Morny, Picpoul de Pinet 2017 (13%) O 86 Les Jamelles, Réserve
O 86 Château Arrogant Frog, Personnelle Pinot Gris, IGP Pays O 88 Les Jamelles, Clair de Gris
Limoux 2016 (13.9%) d’Oc 2017 (13.4%) Grenache Gris, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017
O 86 Château de Castelnau, Picpoul O 86 Les Mougeottes, Chardonnay, (13%)
de Pinet 2017 (13%) IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13.5%) O 87 Domaine Bassac, Le Manpòt,
O 86 Château Lauriga, Soleil Blanc, O 86 Maison Castel, Gewurztraminer, IGP Côtes de Thongue 2017 (13%)
Côtes du Roussillon 2016 (14.5%) IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13%) O 87 Domaine de la Métairie d’Alon,
O 86 Château Rives-Blanques, O 86 Marks & Spencer, Gaston de Le Village Pinot Noir, IGP Pays d’Oc
Occitania Mauzac, Limoux 2016 Veau Chardonnay, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13.3%)
(13%) 2017 (13%) O 87 Domaine Montrose, 1701, IGP
O 86 Claude Vialade, Réserve du O 86 Moulin de Gassac, Grande Côtes de Thongue 2017 (13%)
Champ des Nummus Chardonnay, Réserve, IGP Pays d’Hérault 2017 O 87 Gérard Bertrand, Côte des
Limoux 2016 (13%) (12.5%) Roses, Languedoc 2017 (12.5%)
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O 87 Grézan, Rosé, Faugères 2017
(13%)
O 86 Château Villerambert Julien,
Opéra, Minervois 2017 (14.4%)
O 86 Claude Val, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017
(13%)
O 86 Domaine Montrose, Prestige,
IGP Côtes de Thongue 2017 (13%)
O 86 Fortant, Grenache Gris, IGP
Pays d’Oc 2017 (13%)
O 86 Les Vignerons de St-Saturnin,
IGP Mont Baudile 2017 (13%)
O 86 L’Exception, Languedoc
St-Saturnin 2017 (13%)
O 86 L’Odalet, Rosé, Languedoc
2017 (12.4%)
O 86 Maison Castel, Syrah Rosé, IGP
Pays d’Oc 2017 (12.9%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Abbotts & Delaunay, A Tire
d’Aile, Côtes du Roussillon 2015
(14.4%)
O 89 Abbotts & Delaunay, Cumulo
Nimbus Syrah-Grenache, Minervois
2015 (13.9%)
James Lawther MW O 89 Bonfils, Château Villerambert
Julien Incarnat Grenache-Syrah-
Languedoc-Roussillon Carignan, Minervois 2016 (15%)
O 89 Cave de Roquebrun, Roches
Regional co-Chair Noires, St-Chinian Roquebrun 2016
What should we buy from here? The (14%)
highlights from this year’s tastings – O 89 Château Pech-Latt, La
Chapelle, Corbières 2015 (14.5%)
Corbières-Boutenac, La Clape and Terrasses du Larzac – all have
O 89 Château St-Jacques d’Albas,
three things in common: a clear identity, the notion of terroir,and a
La Chapelle, Minervois 2013 (14%)
group of motivated producers. Corbières-Boutenac’s minimum O 89 Dom Brial, Château Les Pins,
30% Carignan provided power and regional character, while La Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2013
Clape exuded the herb and tapenade nuance of the garrigue, the (14.5%)
sea breezes and chalk-based soils lending freshness. Terrasses du O 89 Domaine Auzias, Monsieur, IGP
Larzac had all of this but with a touch more reserve – its collective Cité de Carcassonne 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Domaine Cazes, Ego, Côtes du
excellence demonstrated in one flight by a haul of two Golds,
Roussillon Villages 2015 (15%)
three Silvers and five Bronze medals. Elsewhere, Limoux offered O 89 Domaine St-Hilaire, Le Baron
consistency in both its dry white and sparkling forms, and there Syrah-Grenache, IGP Pays d’Oc 2015
was a tiny but eye-catching flight of reds from Fitou. Of the (14.5%)
vintages on show, principally 2015, 2016 and 2017, the clear winner O 89 Domaines Paul Mas, Reserve,
in terms of Gold and Silver medals was 2016, the cooler nights Languedoc 2017 (13.5%)
perhaps providing a little more freshness and flavour compared to O 89 La Différence, La Racine
Carrée, Côtes du Roussillon Villages
the riper 2015s. When it comes to price, the top wines are now
2017 (14.5%)
clearly positioned in the £15 to £29.99 range, but there were
O 89 La Grange, Castalides Icône,
enough Golds and Silvers at £8 to £14.99 to suggest that value can Languedoc Pézenas 2015 (15%)
still be found if you search diligently. O 89 Mas Champart, Clos de la
Simonette, St-Chinian 2015 (14.5%)
What should we keep an eye on? AP Cabardès, near the city of
O 89 Mas Combarèla, Des Si et Des
Carcassonne, is where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, and
Mi, Languedoc 2017 (14.5%)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot are matched O 89 Mas des Quernes, Les Ruches,
with Syrah and Grenache in varying blends. The wines used to be Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac
fairly soulless but two Golds and a Silver suggest that quality is 2016 (13.5%)
looking up. Pricing, too, tends to be in the mid-range category of O 89 Mas la Chevalière, Roqua
£8 to £14.99. The enclave of Pézenas, like Terrasses du Larzac Blanca, Languedoc 2016 (14%)
before, is pushing for full appellation status, and a Gold and Silver O 88 Bergerie du Capucin, La Dame
du Causse, Languedoc 2016 (14%)
as well as five Bronzes from one flight revealed the motivation
O 88 Blason d’Aussières, Corbières
here. The Languedoc-Roussillon whites, meanwhile, are still a 2016 (14%)
work in progress, but gaining traction. O 88 Bonfils, Château Vaugelas V,
Corbières 2016 (14.1%)
O 88 Castelbarry, Grenache, IGP
St-Guilhem-le-Désert 2017 (13%)
O 88 Castelbarry, Les Murets,
Languedoc Montpeyroux 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Cave de Roquebrun, Col de la
Ramière, Languedoc 2017 (13%)
O 88 Cave de St-Chinian, 8 Secrets,
St-Chinian 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Cave de St-Chinian, Esprit de
Renaud de Valon, St-Chinian 2015
(13.5%)
O 88 Cellier Des Demoiselles,
Château de Durfort, Corbières 2016
(14%)
O 88 Château Arrogant Frog,
Limoux 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Château Belvize, Cuvée des
Oliviers, Languedoc 2015 (14%)
O 88 Château Camplazens, La
Garrigue, Languedoc La Clape 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Château Camplazens, La
Réserve, Languedoc La Clape 2016
(14.5%)
O 88 Château Camplazens, Premium,
Languedoc La Clape 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Château Capion, Languedoc
Terrasses du Larzac 2016 (15%)
O 88 Château D’Aussières, Corbières
2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Château de Lastours, Simone
Descamps, Corbières 2013 (14%)
O 88 Château de Paraza, Ad Vinam
Aeternam, Minervois 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Château des Jaume, Maury Sec
2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Château du Grand Caumont,
Cuvée Spéciale, Corbières 2016
(13.8%)
O 88 Château du Grand Caumont,
Réserve de Laurence, Corbières
2016 (14%)
O 88 Château du Vieux Parc, La
Sélection, Corbières 2015 (14.3%)
O 88 Château la Boutignane,
Corbières 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Château Le Bouïs, Arthur,
Languedoc La Clape 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Château L’Esparrou, Leone,
Côtes du Roussillon 2016 (13.9%)
O 88 Château Rombeau, Côtes du
Roussillon Villages 2016 (15%)
O 88 Château St-Jean d’Aumières,
L’Affranchi, Languedoc 2016 (14%)
O 88 Château Villerambert Julien,
Opéra, Minervois 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Domaine Clavel, Copa Santa
Terroir de la Méjanelle, Languedoc
2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Domaine Clavel, Les Garrigues,
Languedoc 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Domaine Costeplane, Les
Cistes, Languedoc 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Domaine Coudoulet, Syrah, IGP
Pays d’Oc 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Domaine de Fabrègues, Le
Mas, Languedoc 2015 (14%)
O 88 Domaine de l’Argenteille,
Garric, Languedoc Terrasses du
Larzac 2017 (13.5%) ➢
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Montant la Calade, Languedoc
Pézenas 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Domaine du Joncas, Nèbla,
Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac
2016 (14%)
O 88 Domaine Guizard, Languedoc
Grès de Montpellier 2016 (14%)
O 88 Domaine La Rouviole,
Sélection, Minervois 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Domaine l’Aigueliere, Velours,
Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac 2015
(14%)
O 88 Domaine Modat, Comme
Avant, Côtes du Roussillon Villages
Caramany 2015 (14%)
O 88 Fortant, Terroir Altitude Syrah,
IGP Pays d’Oc 2016 (14%)
O 88 Gérard Bertrand, Château de
Villemajou Grand Vin, Corbières-
Boutenac 2016 (15%)
O 88 Gérard Bertrand, Château
L’Hospitalet La Réserve, Languedoc
La Clape 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Jonquères d’Oriola, Château
de Cornelia Chemin de
Charlemagne, Côtes du Roussillon
2017 (15%)
O 88 La Croix de St-Jean, Lo
Mainatge, Minervois 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 La Croix de St-Jean, Lo Paire,
Minervois 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Le Champ des Murailles, Cuvée
Classique, Corbières 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Les Domaines Robert Vic,
Auralie Vic La Balade, Minervois
2016 (14%)
O 88 Les Grandes Costes, La Ruche,
Languedoc Pic-St-Loup 2016 (14%)
O 88 Les Sentiers de Bagatelle,
Donnadieu, St-Chinian 2017 (13%)
O 88 Les Vignerons de St-Saturnin,
Les Hauts d’Arboras, Languedoc
Terrasses du Larzac 2015 (14%)
O 88 Les Vignerons Des Côtes
d’Agly, Expression Lesquerde, Côtes
du Roussillon Villages Lesquerde
2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Mas Bécha, Serge Barrique,
Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2016
(15.5%)
O 88 Morrisons, The Best,
Languedoc 2016 (13%)
O 88 Paul Mas, Château Paul Mas,
Clos des Mures, Languedoc 2016
(14.5%)
O 88 S-Martin des Champs, Mathieu,
St-Chinian 2012 (14%)
O 88 Terre de Loups, Mont des
Albières, St-Chinian Berlou 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Vignerons Catalans, Les
Terrasses, Côtes du Roussillon
Villages Latour de France 2017 (14%)
O 88 Villa Dondona, Dame
Mourvèdre, Languedoc 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Abbotts & Delaunay, Les Fleurs
Sauvages Mourvèdre, IGP Pays d’Oc
2016 (13%)
O 87 Abbotts & Delaunay, Les Fruits
Sauvages Cabernet Sauvignon, IGP
Pays d’Oc 2017 (13.2%)
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O 87 Castelnau, Cayenne Syrah, IGP
Pays d’Oc 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Cave de Roquebrun, Col de
L’Orb, St-Chinian 2017 (13%)
O 87 Cave de Roquebrun, Les Fiefs
d’Aupenac, St-Chinian Roquebrun
2016 (14%)
O 87 Château Auzias, Petits
Messieurs, Cabardès 2017 (14%)
O 87 Château Camplazens, Syrah,
IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (14%)
O 87 Château Coupe-Roses, Bastide,
Minervois 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Château de Lastours, Simone
Descamps, Corbières 2012 (14%)
O 87 Château La Font des Ormes,
Terres Mêlées, Languedoc Pézenas
2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Château Laquirou, Ausines,
Languedoc La Clape 2016 (14%)
O 87 Château Laquirou, Champs,
Languedoc La Clape 2016 (14%)
O 87 Château Mansenoble, Montagne
d’Alaric, Corbières 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Château Pech Taulier,
Malepère, Malepère 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Château St Jacques d’Albas,
Château d’Albas, Minervois 2015
(14.5%)
O 87 Domaine Bertrand-Bergé,
Ancestrale, Fitou 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Domaine de la Clapière,
Gatefer, IGP Pays d’Oc 2016 (14%)
O 87 Domaine d’Escapat, Le Capitaine
Lillian, Vin de France 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Domaine du Causse d’Arboras,
La Faille, Languedoc Terrasses du
Larzac 2016 (14%)
O 87 Domaine du Grand Crès, Cuvée
Majeure, Corbières 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Domaine Les Combes Cachées,
Les Hauts de Siran, Minervois 2016
(13.5%)
O 87 Domaine Les Verrières,
Languedoc 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Domaine les Verrières, Les Sept
Fontaines, Languedoc 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Domaine Modat, Le Petit
Modat’mour, Côtes du Roussillon
2016 (14%)
O 87 Domaine Ollier Taillefer, Castel
Fossibus Grand Terroir de Schiste,
Faugères 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Famille Deroose, Caladoc, IGP
Pays d’Oc 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Famille Deroose, Esprit/2,
Corbières 2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Fortant, Terroir Littoral
Cabernet Sauvignon, IGP Pays d’Oc
2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Gaston de Veau, Marks &
Spencer Shiraz, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017
(13.5%)
O 87 Gérard Bertrand, Les Aspres
Réserve, Côtes du Roussillon
Villages Les Aspres 2016 (14%)
O 87 Jean Claude Mas, Astelia
Cabernet Sauvignon, IGP Pays d’Oc
2016 (14.5%)
O 87 La Fontesole, Latude,
Languedoc Pézenas 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Landeyran, Anarcschiste,
St-Chinian 2016 (14%)
O 87 Les Vignerons des Côtes
d’Agly, Château Montner, Côtes du
Roussillon Villages 2016 (14%)
O 87 Maison Fortant, Tesco Finest,
St-Chinian 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Maison Ventenac, Cuvée Le
Mas Cabernet Franc-Syrah-Merlot,
Cabardès 2015 (14%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, Grenache-
Syrah, IGP Coteaux du Pont du Gard
2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Mas Champart, Côte d’Arbo,
St-Chinian 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Morrisons, IGP Côtes Catalanes
2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Moulin de Gassac, Grande
Réserve, IGP Pays d’Hérault 2016
(13.2%)
O 87 Paul Mas, Côté Mas Terroir
Fusionnel, Languedoc Pézenas 2016
(14%)
O 87 Spencer la Pujade, Tradition,
Corbières 2015 (14%)
O 87 Terre des Anges, Merlot, IGP
Pays d’Oc 2017 (12.1%)
O 87 Vignobles JeanJean, Devois
des Agneaux d’Aumelas, Languedoc
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Abbotts & Delaunay, A tire
d’Aile, Corbières 2016 (13.9%)
O 86 Aldi, The Forgotten One,
Minervois La Livinière 2016 (14%)
O 86 Arnaud Sié, Château de
Tréviac, Corbières 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Arrogant Frog, Cabernet-
Merlot, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Bijou, Sophie Valrose,
Languedoc Cabrières 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Calmel & Joseph, Les Terroirs,
Corbières 2017 (14%)
O 86 Cave de Roquebrun, La Grange
des Combes, St-Chinian Roquebrun
2016 (14%)
O 86 Cave de St-Chinian, Renaud de
Valon, St-Chinian 2015 (13%)
O 86 Cave du Roquebrun, Chemin
des Olivettes, Coteaux du
Languedoc 2017 (13%)
O 86 Château Aladères, Cuvée
Confidentielle, Corbières 2013 (14.5%)
O 86 Château Borie Neuve,
Benjamin, Minervois 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Château Bousquette, Cuvée
Prestige, St-Chinian 2015 (14%)
O 86 Château Cabezac, Tradition,
Minervois 2016 (14%)
O 86 Château Capendu,
L’Excellence, Corbières 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Château Cesseras, Cuvée Orlic,
Minervois 2016 (14%)
O 86 Château de Caraguilhes,
Corbières 2015 (13%)
O 86 Château de Gourgazaud,
Réserve, Minervois La Livinière 2016
(13.5%)
O 86 Château de Pennautier,
Cabernet-Merlot-Grenache-Syrah,
Cabardès 2015 (13%)
O 86 Château du Grand Caumont,
Cuvée Tradition, Corbières 2016
(13.7%)
O 86 Château Gravade, Minervois
2017 (14.5%)
O 86 Château Laquirou, Le Pavillon
Grande Réserve, Languedoc La
Clape 2017 (14.5%)
O 86 Château Lauriga, Réserve,
Côtes du Roussillon 2016 (15%)
O 86 Château Mansenoble, Cuvée
Marie-Annick, Corbières 2015
(13.5%)
O 86 Château Maris, Savoir Vieillir,
Minervois 2017 (14.5%)
O 86 Château St-Estève, Astreos,
Corbières-Boutenac 2014 (14%)
O 86 Château Seguala, Côtes du
Roussillon Villages Tautavel 2016
(14.5%)
O 86 Château Vaugelas, Le Prieuré,
Corbières 2016 (13.9%)
O 86 Claude Val, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017
(13.5%)
O 86 Deesse, Aphrodite Mythologie,
IGP Pays d’Oc 2015 (14%)
O 86 Dom Brial, Les Camines, IGP
Côtes Catalanes 2016 (13%)
O 86 Dom Brial, Mirade, Côtes du
Roussillon Villages 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Domaine Boucabeille, Les
Orris, Côtes du Roussillon Villages
2016 (14%)
O 86 Domaine Cavalier, Cabernet-
Syrah, IGP St-Guilhem-le-Désert
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Domaine de Castelnau, Les
Muriers Pinot Noir, IGP Pays d’Oc
2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Domaine de Coursac, La
Patience, Languedoc Sommières
2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Domaine de Coursac, Les
Garriguettes, Languedoc 2016 (14%)
O 86 Domaine de Fabrègues,
L’Orée, Languedoc 2016 (13%)
O 86 Domaine de la Cendrillon,
Inédite, Corbières 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Domaine de la Perdrix, T17,
Côtes du Roussillon 2017 (14%)
O 86 Domaine des Carabiniers,
Syrah, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Domaine des Tholomies,
Minervois La Livinière 2016 (14%)
O 86 Domaine d’Escapat, Le
Capitaine Escapat, Vin de France
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Domaine Ferrandiere, Merlot,
IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Domaine Ferrandière, Réserve,
IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Domaine Guinand, Les Frênes,
Languedoc St-Christol 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Domaine Jones, Vieille Vignes,
Fitou 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Domaine l’Aigueliere, La Côte
Rousse, Languedoc Montpeyroux
2015 (14%)
O 86 Domaine le Nouveau Monde,
Tradicion, Languedoc 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Fortant, Grande Nuit Organic
Cabernet Sauvignon, IGP Pays d’Oc
2017 (14%)
O 86 Fortant, Grands Terroirs,
St-Chinian 2016 (14%)
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O 86 Fortant, Terroir D’Altitude
Merlot, IGP Pays d’Oc 2016 (14%)
O 86 Gérard Bertrand, Domaine de
Villemajou, Corbières-Boutenac
2016 (15%)
O 86 Gérard Bertrand, Or et Azur,
Languedoc 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Gérard Bertrand, Solar 6, IGP
Pays d’Oc 2017 (13%)
O 86 Granbeau, Grande Réserve
GSM, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Jeane Claude Mas, Cuvée
Secrète Merlot-Cabernet, IGP Pays
d’Oc 2017 (14%)
O 86 Jean-Marc Boillot, La Trufière,
IGP Pays d’Oc 2015 (13%)
O 86 Jean-Marc Boillot, Les Roques
Syrah-Carignan, IGP Pays d’Oc 2016
(13%)
O 86 Jean-Michel Cazes, Domaine
de l’Ostal Estibals, Minervois 2015
(14.5%)
O 86 Jean-Michel Cazes, Domaine
de l’Ostal Grand Vin, Minervois La
Livinière 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Jonquères d’Oriola, Côtes du
Roussillon 2017 (13%)
O 86 Jonquères d’Oriola, Le Gaillard,
Côtes du Roussillon 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 La Tour du Fief, Cabernet, IGP
Pays d’Oc 2017 (13%)
O 86 Le Cadet de Lauriga, Côtes du
Roussillon 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Le Froglet, Marks & Spencer
Shiraz, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13%)
O 86 Les Domaines Robert Vic,
Auralie Vic La Balade, St-Chinian
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Les Grandes Costes,
Musardises, Languedoc 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Les Jamelles, Pinot Noir, IGP
Pays d’Oc 2017 (13%)
Loire
Silver
sparkling white
O 91 Monmousseau, L’Essentiel
Brut Zéro, Touraine NV (12.5%)
O 90 Bouvet Ladubay, Trésor
Brut, Saumur 2015 (12.5%)
O 90 Cave Robert & Marcel, Impetus
Brut, Crémant de Loire 2011 (12.5%)
O 90 Monmousseau, Brut,
Crémant de Loire NV (12.5%)
Silver
white
O 92 Château de la Mulonnière, M
Chenin Blanc, Anjou 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Les Jamelles, Réserve
Mourvèdre, IGP Pays d’Oc 2016 (13%)
O 86 L’Odalet, Cuvée Réservée,
Languedoc 2017 (13.7%)
O 86 Maison Bort, Légende de Famille,
Languedoc St-Christol 2015 (15%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Gold Label
Malbec, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13%)
O 86 Mas d’En Janeil, Sans Souffre,
Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2017
(14%)
O 86 Mas du Novi, O de Novi,
Languedoc Grès de Montpellier 2015
(14.5%)
O 86 Paul Mas, Côté Mas Intense, IGP
Pays d’Oc 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Paul Mas, Merlot, IGP Pays d’Oc
2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Paul Mas, Racines de Lauriga,
IGP Côtes Catalanes 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Preignes le Vieux, Prestige
Cabernet Sauvignon, IGP Pays d’Oc
2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Roche Mazet, Cabernet
Sauvignon, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 (13%)
O 86 Roche Mazet, Les Accords
Syrah-Marselan, IGP Pays d’Oc 2017
(13.5%)
O 86 Sieur d’Arques, Toques &
Clochers Occursus, Limoux 2015 (14%)
O 86 Ventenac, Il Etait une Fois
Camille!, Cabardès 2015 (13%)
O 86 Vignerons Catalans, Red
Domus, Côtes du Roussillon Villages
2016 (14.5%)
Bronze
sweet fortified
O 86 Dom Brial, Muscat de
Rivesaltes 2016 (15.5%)
O 92 Domaine Salmon, Muscadet
Sèvre et Maine Château-Thébaud
2014 (12%)
O 92 Booths, Vouvray 2017 (12%)
O 92 Ogereau, L’Enthousiasme
Chenin, Savennières 2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Aldi, Exquisite Collection,
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie
2017 (12%)
O 91 Château de la Ragotière, Les
Vieilles Vignes, Muscadet Sèvre et
Maine sur lie 2016 (12%)
O 91 Fournier, Les Terres
Blanches, Sancerre 2016 (12.5%)
O 91 Joseph Mellot, Les
Thureaux, Menetou-Salon 2017
(12.5%)
O 91 Langlois-Chateau, Vieilles
Vignes, Saumur 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Laporte, La Terre des Anges,
Sancerre 2017 (13%)
O 91 Loire Propriétés, Les
Gourmets Sauvignon, Touraine
2017 (12%)
O 90 Château de Sancerre, Cuvée
du Connetable, Sancerre 2014
(13%)
O 90 Clos des Orfeuilles,
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie
2017 (12%)
O 90 Domaine de la Madeleine,
Touraine 2017 (12%)
O 90 Domaine de la Rablais,
Cuvée St-Georges Sauvignon
Blanc, IGP Val de Loire 2017 (12%)
O 90 Domaine des Chasseignes-
Chappes, Aurore Dezat, Sancerre
2017 (13%)
O 90 Domaine des Tilleuls,
Essentielle, Muscadet Sèvre et
Maine sur lie 2017 (12%)
O 90 Domaine d’Orfeuilles, Les
Coudraies, Vouvray 2016 (12.5%)
O 90 Domaine Jean Paul Picard,
Cuvée Prestige, Sancerre 2016
(12.9%)
O 90 Domaine Jean-Paul Balland,
Grande Cuvée, Sancerre 2016
(13.5%)
O 90 Domaine Michel Girard,
Sancerre 2017 (13%)
O 90 Domaine Salmon, Grande
Réserve, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine
sur lie 2016 (12%)
O 90 Domaine Salmon, Vieilles
Vignes, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine
sur lie 2017 (12%)
O 90 Domaine Tinel-Blondelet,
Frétoy, Sancerre 2017 (13%)
O 90 Gadais Père et Fils, Domaine
de la Tourmaline, Muscadet Sèvre
et Maine sur lie 2017 (12%)
O 90 J de Villebois, Terres
Blanches, Sancerre 2016 (12.5%)
O 90 J de Villebois, Cuvée Terroir
Caillottes, Sancerre 2015 (12.5%)
O 90 J de Villebois, Cuvée Terroir
Silex, Sancerre 2014 (12.5%)
O 90 Les Romances, Vouvray 2017
(13%)
O 90 Villebois, Sancerre 2017
(12.5%)
O 90 Vincent Carême, Le Clos,
Vouvray 2016 (13.5%)
Silver
rosé
O 91 Domaine Paul Thomas,
Chavignol, Sancerre 2017 (13%)
O 91 Marks & Spencer, Rosé
d’Anjou 2017 (10.5%)
O 90 Bougrier, Gamay-Grolleau,
Rosé d’Anjou 2017 (11.2%)
Silver
red
O 92 Château de Minière, Vignes
Centenaires de Minière Cabernet
Franc, Bourgueil 2015 (12.8%)
O 92 Château la Varière, Vieilles
Vignes, Anjou-Villages-Brissac
2016 (13%)
O 91 André Dezat, Prestige,
Sancerre 2016 (13%)
O 91 Domaine Jacky Marteau,
Gamay, Touraine 2017 (13.5%)
O 91 Serge et Bruno Sourdais, Le
Logis de la Bouchardière, Chinon
2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Château de Chaintres, Les
Sables, Saumur-Champigny 2017
(13%)
O 90 Domaine Jean-Paul Balland,
Sancerre 2016 (13%)
O 90 Donatien Bahuaud, Les
Boires, Chinon 2014 (12.5%)
O 90 Edouard Pisani-Ferry,
Château de Targé Quintessence,
Saumur-Champigny 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Jean-Noel Millon, Clos de la
Côte, Saumur-Champigny 2014
(13%)
Silver
sweet white
O 91 Château la Varière, Cuvée Les
Melleresses, Bonnezeaux 2016
(11.5%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 89 Les Caves de Loire, Diamant de
Loire Platine Brut, Crémant de Loire
NV (12.5%)
O 88 Bouvet Ladubay, Saphir Brut,
Saumur 2015 (12.5%)
O 88 Philippe Deval, Brut, Crémant
de Loire NV (12.5%)
O 87 Bouvet Ladubay, Brut, Saumur
NV (12.5%)
O 87 La Cave de Producteurs de
Vouvray, De Chanceny Brut,
Vouvray 2015 (12.5%)
O 87 Monmousseau, Cuvée JM Brut,
Touraine NV (12.5%)
O 87 Raphaël Midoir, Blanc, Crémant
de Loire NV (12%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Château de Parnay, Clos
d’Entre les Murs, Saumur 2013 (13%)
O 89 Figeat, Les Chaumiennes,
Pouilly-Fumé 2017 (12.5%)
O 89 Joel Delaunay, Sauvignon
Blanc, Touraine 2017 (13%)
O 88 André Dezat, Prestige,
Sancerre 2016 (12.9%) ➢
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Quincy 2017 (13%)
Bronze
O 87 Marks & Spencer, Côte de rosé
Jim Budd Charme Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Val de
Loire 2017 (11.5%)
O 88 Alain et Vincent Rousseau, Les
Perruches, Rosé de Loire 2017 (12%)
Loire Regional Chair O 87 Marks & Spencer, Domaine O 88 Rémy Pannier, Rosé d’Anjou
Gadais La Grand Cuvée, Muscadet 2017 (10.8%)
What should we buy from here? The Loire Sèvre et Maine sur lie 2017 (12%) O 87 Aldi, Exquisite Collection,
has been fortunate to have a run of four good O 87 Waitrose, Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine 2017 (12%)
vintages: 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Touraine 2017 (12.5%) O 87 Château de Brissac, Cuvée
O 86 Asda, Sancerre 2017 (13%) Réserve, Rosé d’Anjou 2017 (10.5%)
Unfortunately this has been complicated by a succession of spring
O 86 Berry Bros & Rudd, David O 87 Château de la Mulonnière, M de
frosts in 2016 and 2017, with some regions and appellations being Sautereau, Sancerre 2016 (12.5%) Mulonnière Rosé, Rosé d’Anjou 2017
very severely hit. Inevitable stock shortages have been O 86 Bouchié-Chatellier, Premier, (12.5%)
compounded by a series of fairly short harvests since 2012. We Pouilly-Fumé 2017 (13%) O 86 Alain et Vincent Rousseau,
awarded 10 Gold medals and a number of Silvers across a range of O 86 Bougrier, Abbesse Sauvignon Domaine des Fontaines La Vignerie,
Loire wine styles, showing that there is a broad choice available Blanc, Vin de France 2017 (12%) Cabernet d’Anjou 2017 (11%)
O 86 Château de Parnay, Chemin O 86 Domaine Michel Girard,
for every palate. Muscadet continues to impress both for its
des Murs, Saumur 2016 (12.5%) Sancerre 2017 (13%)
quality and value, in particular the cru communaux. Although O 86 Comte Henry D’Assay, O 86 Domaine Michel Thomas et Fils,
production is limited, these can be exceptional wines for the Commune de Tracy Calcaires, Sancerre 2017 (13.5%)
money. And don’t just think of this as a white-only region – red Pouilly-Fumé 2017 (12.5%) O 86 La Perrière, Pinot Noir, Vin de
Loires can be delicious, especially in this quartet of fine vintages. O 86 Domaine des Chasseignes- France 2017 (12.5%)
Furthermore the reds have the potential to age for decades. We Chappes, Les Chasseignes, Sancerre O 89 Château la Varière, La
2016 (12.5%) Chevalerie, Anjou-Villages-Brissac
had a disappointingly small entry of sweet wines but nevertheless
O 86 Domaine des Tilleuls, Les 2016 (13.5%)
two very good examples of Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru stood Vénérables Vieilles Vignes, O 88 Domaine de la Perruche,
out. While expensive in Loire terms, these wines offer very good Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie 2016 Terroir de Craie Cabernet Franc,
value and the finest rank among the world’s best sweet wines. (12%) Saumur-Champigny 2017 (13.5%)
What should we keep an eye on? Muscadet! Developments make O 86 Domaine des Tilleuls, Sélection
Chardonnay, IGP Val de Loire 2017
this region the Loire’s most dynamic and exciting at the moment.
(12%) Bronze
Although production is still tiny, new cru communaux such as
O 86 Domaine du Haut Bourg, red
Vallet are being developed and eventually will seek official Pavillon, Muscadet Côtes de
recognition. Meanwhile, our Gold-winning Gamay is a reminder Grand-Lieu 2017 (12%) O 88 Domaine Michel Thomas et Fils,
that these young, wonderfully fruity wines can be truly delicious; O 86 Domaine du Haut Bourg, Sur Sancerre 2016 (12.5%)
Lie, Muscadet Côtes de Grand-Lieu O 88 Le Clos de Château de Parnay,
Touraine is a good source but also the Upper Loire. And this year
2017 (12%) Saumur-Champigny 2015 (12.5%)
Sancerre outshone Pouilly-Fumé; unsurprising as Sancerre was O 88 Serge et Bruno Sourdais,
O 86 Domaine Girard, Les Monts
largely frost free in 2016 and 2017, while Pouilly was severely hit in Domaine de la Haute Olive, Chinon
Damnés, Sancerre 2017 (13%)
both years. Finally, our panel really enjoyed a Rosé d’Anjou that O 86 Domaine Michel Vattan, Cuvée 2017 (12.5%)
was given the unusual addition of some Pineau d’Aunis for extra Calcaire, Sancerre 2017 (13.3%) O 87 Château de Parnay, Saumur-
complexity. An exciting discovery! O 86 Domaine Michel Vattan, Les Champigny 2015 (13.5%)
LO, Sancerre 2015 (13.5%) O 87 Domaine Paul Thomas,
O 86 Domaine Paul Vattan, Pente de Chavignol, Sancerre 2016 (13%)
Maimbray, Sancerre 2017 (12.5%) O 87 Marks & Spencer, Plessis-Duval,
O 86 Domaine Tinel-Blondelet, Saumur-Champigny 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Château de Fesles, La Chapelle O 88 Fournier Père et Fils, Tesco
Génetin, Pouilly-Fumé 2017 (13%) O 86 Aimé Boucher, Pinot Noir, Vin
Vieilles Vignes Chenin, Anjou 2015 Finest, Sancerre 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Drouard, Muscadet Sèvre et de France 2017 (12.5%)
(14%) O 88 Fournier, Les Caillotes,
Maine Château-Thébaud 2013 (12%) O 86 Alban Roblin, Héritage,
O 88 Domaine David, Clos du Ferré, Sancerre 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Edouard Pisani-Ferry, Château Sancerre 2016 (13%)
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Goulaine O 88 Fournier, Sauvignon, Touraine
de Targé Les Fresnettes, Saumur O 86 Château de Minière, Cabernet
2015 (12.5%) 2017 (12.5%)
2016 (14.5%) Franc, Bourgueil 2015 (12.1%)
O 88 Domaine Girard, Le Fleuron de O 88 Jean-Yves Bretaudeau,
O 86 Gadais Père et Fils, La Grande O 86 Cogné, Pinot Noir, IGP Val de
la Rebourgère, Muscadet Sèvre et Domaine du Colombier, Muscadet
Réserve du Moulin, Muscadet Sèvre Loire 2017 (12.5%)
Maine sur lie 2017 (12%) Sèvre et Maine sur lie 2017 (12%)
et Maine sur lie 2017 (12%) O 86 Domaine de la Commanderie,
O 88 Domaine Jacky Marteau, O 88 Joseph Mellot, Le Chant des
Sauvignon, Touraine 2017 (13.9%) Vignes, Pouilly-Fumé 2017 (12.8%) O 86 Henri Bourgeois, Le MD de Sélection Vieilles Vignes, Chinon
O 88 Domaine Jean-Paul Balland, O 88 Les Caves de Loire, Les Anges Bourgeois, Sancerre 2016 (13%) 2017 (12.3%)
Sancerre 2017 (13.5%) Cuvée Réserve Chenin, Anjou 2017 O 86 Isabelle et Pierre Clément, O 86 Edouard Pisani-Ferry, Château
O 88 Domaine Jean-Paul Ricard, (13.5%) Classique, Menetou-Salon 2017 (13%) de Targé Cuvée Ferry, Saumur-
Menetou-Salon 2017 (12.7%) O 88 Maison Castel, Muscadet Sèvre O 86 J de Villebois, Cuvée Vieilles Champigny 2015 (13%)
O 88 Domaine la Croix des et Maine sur lie 2017 (11.7%) Vignes Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine O 86 Foucher, Clos de la Mouche,
Vainqueurs, Le Bouchet Chenin, O 88 Morrisons, The Best, Muscadet 2017 (12.5%) Saumur-Champigny 2016 (13%)
Vouvray 2017 (12.5%) Sèvre et Maine sur lie 2017 (12%) O 86 Joel Delauney, Thierry Delauney O 86 Foucher, Les Clos de la
O 88 Domaine Michel Vattan, Cuvée O 87 Château de la Ragotière, Le Grand Ballon Sauvignon Blanc, Seigneurie, Saumur-Champigny
Argile, Sancerre 2017 (14.1%) Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Vallet 2015 IGP Val de Loire 2017 (12%) 2016 (13%)
O 88 Domaine Salmon, Grande (12%) O 86 Joseph Mellot, La Grande
Réserve L02, Muscadet Sèvre et O 87 Château de l’Hyvernière, Châtelaine, Sancerre 2015 (13%) Bronze
Maine sur lie 2017 (12%) Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie 2017 O 86 Joseph Mellot, Les Collinettes, sweet white
O 88 Drouard, Domaine de la Noë, (12%) Sancerre 2017 (13.5%)
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie 2017 O 87 Joseph Mellot, La Bardine, O 86 La Perrière, Mégalithe, O 88 Château de Fesles,
(12%) Menetou-Salon 2017 (12.5%) Sancerre 2014 (12.5%) Bonnezeaux 2014 (12.5%)

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Middle East
Jerusalem Hills, Judean Hills 2013
(15%)
O 90 Ella Valley, Syrah-Petite
Sirah, Jerusalem Hills, Judean Hills
2015 (15.5%)
O 90 Lueria, Grand Vital, Upper
Egypt Silver
rosé
Galilee, Galilee 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Maia, Mare Nostrum, Sharon,
Bronze O 90 Carmel Winery, 2 Vats Shomron 2014 (14.5%)
red Grenache-Carignan-Mourvèdre, O 90 Psâgot, Edom, Jerusalem
Hills, Judean Hills 2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Gianaclis, Ayam Reserve Judean Hills & Upper Galilee 2017
O 90 Psâgot, Single Vineyard
Superieure Syrah-Carignan, 2017 (11.5%)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Jerusalem
(12.5%) Hills, Judean Hills 2014 (14%)
Silver O 90 Tulip Winery, Black Tulip,
Israel red Upper Galilee, Galilee 2014 (15%)
O 90 Tura Winery, Mountain Peak,
O 90 Adir Winery, Kerem Ben
Silver Zimra Shiraz, Upper Galilee,
Shiloh, Judean Hills 2014 (14%)
white Galilee 2016 (14.5%)
Silver
O 90 Carmel Winery, Admon
O 90 Tulip Winery, Net Sauvignon Vineyard Malbec, Upper Galilee, sweet white
Blanc, Upper Galilee, Galilee 2016
Galilee 2014 (15%) O 90 Carmel Winery, Sha’al
(12%)
O 90 Dalton, Reserve Shiraz, Vineyard Late Harvest
Galilee 2014 (15%)
Gewürztraminer, Golan Heights,
O 90 Ella Valley, Cabernet Franc, Galilee 2016 (10%)
Bronze
white
Caro Maurer MW O 89 Golan Heights Winery, Yarden
Sauvignon Blanc, Golan Heights,
Middle East Regional Chair Galilee 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Adir Winery, Kerem Ben Zimra
What should we buy from here? The world
Sauvignon Blanc, Upper Galilee,
of wine exists beyond politics. Even though Galilee 2017 (13.5%)
the countries along the Eastern O 87 Carmel Winery, 2 Vats
Mediterranean coast are not well disposed towards each other, Muscat-Gewürztraminer-
they do have a lot in common. Regardless of religion, whether
Colombard, Upper Galilee & Samson
Catholic, Muslim or Jewish, they share thousands of years of wine 2017 (11%)
culture. Furthermore, there are strong relationships regarding O 87 Dalton, Oak Aged Chenin
terroir as a whole. However, each country has succeeded in Blanc, Galilee 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Golan Heights Winery, Yarden
shaping its own distinctive wine style, which can best be
Odem Organic Vineyard
compared in wines made from international varieties. Syrah and
Chardonnay, Golan Heights, Galilee
Cabernet Franc, especially, seem to express national differences 2016 (14%)
in the most appealing way. Classic French influence can be tasted O 86 Carmel Winery, Kayoumi
in most Lebanese wines, whereas the cosmopolitan New World Vineyard Riesling, Upper Galilee,
style can be felt in Israeli Cabernet Francs. Turkish Cabernet Galilee 2016 (12%)
Sauvignons have settled somewhere in between. While Israel and O 86 Dalton, Oak Aged Fumé Blanc,
Lebanon have to rely to a great extent on French grapes (except Galilee 2016 (13%)
O 86 Galai, Casa-Blanca Blanc de
for the rare white Obeidy), Turkish wine producers have proved
Noirs, Northern Negev, Negev 2017
their growing competence in handling their indigenous varieties.
(12%)
The rare white Yapincak from the Thrace-Marmara region and
O 86 Lueria, Pinot Grigio, Upper
Beyazkere from the Aegean Coast seem to stand out regularly Galilee, Galilee 2016 (13%)
from the crowd with their elegance, finesse and delicacy.
Boğazkere, whose tannic richness makes it comparable to Bronze
Nebbiolo, and Kalecik Karasi, with its dark berry fruit, have rosé
become the reliable local red alternatives.
O 87 Adir Winery, Kerem Ben Zimra
What should we keep an eye on? Varieties which can cope with Barbera, Upper Galilee, Galilee 2017
(13.5%)
their naturally warm climates yet remain structured and elegant
O 86 Galai, Casa Roza, Northern
are those to watch. For whites, make a beeline for Narince from Negev, Negev 2017 (12.5%)
Turkey and Obeidy from Lebanon; as for the reds, focus on Petite O 86 Galai, Casa-Nova Blanc de
Sirah in Israel and old-vine Cinsault in Lebanon. Noirs and Rosé, Northern Negev,
Negev 2017 (12%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Adir Winery, Kerem Ben Zimra
Cabernet Sauvignon, Upper Galilee,
Galilee 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Lueria, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Upper Galilee, Galilee 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Teperberg, Legacy Petit
Verdot, Samson 2013 (14%)
O 88 Carmel Winery, 4 Vats, Judean
Hills & Upper Galilee 2016 (15%)
O 88 Dalton, Reserve Cabernet
Sauvignon, Galilee 2014 (15%)
O 88 Ella Valley, Vineyard’s Choice
32/35, Jerusalem Hills, Judean Hills
2012 (14.5%)
O 88 Galil Mountain, Sela Vineyard,
Upper Galilee, Galilee 2015 (15%)
O 88 Golan Heights Winery, Gamla
Cabernet Sauvignon, Golan Heights,
Galilee 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Psâgot, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Jerusalem Hills, Judean Hills 2016
(14.5%)
O 88 Segal, Free Run Merlot, Upper
Galilee, Galilee 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Teperberg, Essence Merlot,
Samson 2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Assaf, 4 Seasons Pinotage,
Golan Heights, Galilee 2015 (14%)
O 87 Carmel Winery, Kayoumi
Vineyard Shiraz, Upper Galilee,
Galilee 2013 (14.5%)
O 87 Har Bracha Winery, Jozef
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sharon,
Shomron 2016 (14%)
O 87 Lueria, Rosso, Upper Galilee,
Galilee 2013 (13.5%)
O 87 Recanati, Marks & Spencer
Carignan-Petite Sirah, Judean Hills
2016 (13%)
O 87 Teperberg, Essence Cabernet
Sauvignon, Upper Galilee, Galilee
2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Teperberg, Essence Malbec,
Samson 2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Assaf, Rujum 91 Cabernet
Sauvignon, Golan Heights, Galilee
2014 (14%)
O 86 Barkan, Superieur Cabernet
Sauvignon, Upper Galilee, Galilee
2012 (14%)
O 86 Galai, Casa-Negev, Northern
Negev, Negev 2014 (14%)
O 86 Galil Mountain, Yiron, Upper
Galilee, Galilee 2015 (15%)
O 86 Golan Heights Winery, Mount
Hermon Red, Golan Heights, Galilee
2016 (14%)
O 86 Golan Heights Winery, Yarden
Cabernet Sauvignon, Golan Heights,
Galilee 2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Golan Heights Winery, Yarden
Malbec, Golan Heights, Galilee 2014
(14.5%)
O 86 Golan Heights Winery, Yarden
Merlot, Golan Heights, Galilee 2014
(14.5%)
O 86 Segal, Free Run Cabernet
Sauvignon, Upper Galilee, Galilee
2016 (13.5%) ➢
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sweet fortified
O 86 Galai, Sweetie, Northern
Negev, Negev 2005 (18%)
Lebanon
Silver
rosé
O 90 Wardy, Printemps, Bekaa
Valley 2017 (13.5%)
Silver
red
O 90 Aurora, Cabernet Franc,
Batroun 2014 (13.5%)
Bronze
white
O 88 Ixsir, Grande Reserve, Batroun
2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Château St Thomas, St-Thomas
Obeidy, Bekaa Valley 2017 (12%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Ixsir, Grande Reserve Limited
Edition, Batroun 2013 (13.5%)
O 88 Château Ksara, Le Prieuré,
Bekaa Valley 2016 (13%)
O 88 Château St Thomas, Bekaa
Valley 2013 (14%)
O 88 Ixsir, Grande Réserve 2012 (14%)
O 86 Domaine des Tourelles, Marquis
des Beys, Bekaa Valley 2013 (14%)
O 86 Ixsir, Altitudes, Batroun 2013
(13.5%)
Turkey
Silver
white
O 91 Kavaklıdere, Ancyra Narince,
Central Anatolia 2017 (13.8%)
O 91 Sevilen, Isabey Sauvignon
Blanc, Aegean Coast Region 2017
(13.5%)
O 91 Turasan, Gilamada Argos
Vineyards Emir, Kapadokya,
Central Anatolia 2016 (12.3%)
O 90 Kavaklıdere, Côtes d’Avanos
Chardonnay-Narince, Kapadokya,
Central Anatolia 2016 (14%)
O 90 Kavaklıdere, Egeo
Chardonnay, Denizli Guney,
Aegean Coast Region 2016 (14%)
O 90 Kavaklıdere, Prestige
Narince, Kapadokya, Central
Anatolia 2016 (14%)
O 90 Paşaeli, Şarköy-Tekirdağ
Yapincak, Thrace-Marmara 2017
(12%)
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Silver
rosé
O 90 Kavaklıdere, Lâl, Aegean
Coast Region 2017 (14%)
Silver
red
O 94 Suvla, Reserve Petit
Verdot-Karasakiz, Thrace-
Marmara 2015 (13.5%)
O 93 Selendi, Sarnic Cabernet
Franc, Akhisar, Aegean Coast
Region 2015 (14.8%)
O 90 Büyülübağ, Vedat Milor
Oküzgözü-Boğazkere, Denizli
Guney, Aegean Coast Region 2016
(13.5%)
O 90 Datca, Cnidus Rezerve
Oküzgözü-Bogazkere, Aegean
Coast Region 2014 (13%)
O 90 Doluca, DLC Boğazkere,
South-East Anatolia 2016 (14%)
O 90 Doluca, Tuğra Boğazkere,
Denizli Guney, Aegean Coast
Region 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Kavaklıdere, Ancyra Kalecik
Karası, Central Anatolia 2017 (14%)
O 90 Kavaklıdere, Pendore
Château Serie Syrah, Aegean
Coast Region 2013 (14.5%)
O 90 Kavaklıdere, Prestige
Boğazkere, Mid-Eastern Anatolia
2014 (13.7%)
O 90 Kavaklıdere, Prestige
Oküzgözü, Mid-Eastern Anatolia
2012 (14%)
O 90 Sevilen, 900 Petit Verdot,
Denizli Guney, Aegean Coast
Region 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Sevilen, Centum Syrah,
Denizli Guney, Aegean Coast
Region 2009 (13%)
O 90 Sevilen, Plato Kalecik Karasi,
Denizli Guney, Aegean Coast
Region 2015 (14%)
O 90 Sevilen, Premium Syrah-
Merlot, Aegean Coast Region 2015
(14%)
O 90 Urla Şarapçılık, Nero
d’Avola-Urla Karasi, Urla, Aegean
Coast Region 2016 (15%)
Silver
sweet fortified
O 91 Kavaklıdere, Tatli Sert Narince,
Central Anatolia 2001 (19.5%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 88 Kavaklıdere, Altin Köpük Brut,
Kapadokya, Central Anatolia 2016
(13%)
Bronze
white
O 88 Diren, Collection Narince,
Central Anatolia 2016 (13.8%)
O 88 Lucien Arkas Baglari, Idol Ugni
Blanc-Chardonnay, Aegean Coast
Region 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Suvla, Gallipoli Peninsula
Reserve Kinali Yapincak, Thrace-
Marmara 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Doluca, KAV Narince, Central
Anatolia 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Epic, Chardonnay, Aegean
Coast Region 2013 (13%)
O 87 Kavaklıdere, Selection Narince-
Emir, Central Anatolia 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Urla Şarapçılık, Chardonnay,
Urla, Aegean Coast Region 2017
(13.5%)
O 86 Doluca, DLC Narince, Central
Anatolia 2016 (13.5%)
Bronze
rosé
O 88 Kavaklıdere, Leyla, Aegean
Coast Region 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Kavaklıdere, Egeo, Aegean
Coast Region 2017 (13.7%)
O 86 Lucien Arkas Bağları, Smyrna
Blush, Aegean Coast Region 2017
(13%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Doluca, Tuğra Oküzgözü,
Aegean Coast Region 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Suvla, SUR Gallipoli Peninsula
SV Bozokbag, Thrace-Marmara 2014
(14.5%)
O 89 Urla Şarapcilik, Bogazkere,
Urla, Aegean Coast Region 2016 (14%)
O 88 Büyülübağ, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Thrace-Marmara 2015
(14%)
O 88 Doluca, DLC Shiraz, Aegean
Coast Region 2016 (15%)
O 88 Karmen, Selection, Central
Anatolia 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Kavaklıdere, Selection
Oküzgözü-Boğazkere, Mid-Eastern
Anatolia 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Küp Sarapcilik, Epic Shiraz,
Aegean Coast Region 2013 (13%)
O 88 Urla Şarapçılık, Vourla
Boğazkere-Merlot-Syrah-Cabernet
Sauvignon, Urla, Aegean Coast
Region 2017 (14%)
O 87 Barbare, Elégance, Thrace-
Marmara 2012 (14.8%)
O 87 Doluca, KAV Oküzgözü-
Bogazkere, South-East Anatolia
2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Kavaklıdere, Ancyra Cabernet
Sauvignon-Syrah, Aegean Coast
Region 2017 (14%)
O 87 Kavaklıdere, Egeo Blend Merlot-
Syrah-Cabernet Franc, Denizli Guney,
Aegean Coast Region 2016 (13.8%)
O 87 Kavaklıdere, Egeo Syrah,
Aegean Coast Region 2015 (14%)
O 87 Küp Sarapcilik, Besibir Yerde
Cabernet Sauvignon-Bogazkere-
Oküzgözü-Merlot-Shiraz, Aegean
Coast Region 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Selendi, Morali, Akhisar,
Aegean Coast Region 2016 (13%)
O 87 Urla Sarapçilik, Tempus, Urla,
Aegean Coast Region 2016 (15%)
O 86 Doluca, Kirte Cabernet
Sauvignon, Alcıtepe, Saroz 2014 (14%)
O 86 Doluca, Signium, Thrace-
Marmara 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Kavaklıdere, Egeo Cabernet
Sauvignon, Aegean Coast Region
2015 (14%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Anfora Trio
Kalecik Karasi-Cabernet Sauvignon-
Shiraz, Denizli Guney, Aegean Coast
Region 2016 (14%)
Bronze
sweet fortified
O 88 Kavaklıdere, Tatlı Sert
Oküzgözü, Mid-Eastern Anatolia
2009 (19%)

New Zealand
Silver
sparkling white
O 92 Akarua, Brut, Bannockburn,
Central Otago NV (13%)
O 91 No1 Family Estate, No1
Reserve, Rapaura, Marlborough
NV (12.5%)
O 90 No1 Family Estate, Cuvée
Virginie, Rapaura, Marlborough
2009 (12.5%)
Silver
sparkling rosé
O 90 Akarua, Rosé Brut, Central
Otago NV (13%)
Silver
white
O 94 Church Road, Grand Reserve
Chardonnay, Hawke's Bay 2017
(13%)
O 94 Spy Valley, Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (12%)
O 94 Te Pā, Oke Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2016 (13.5%)
O 94 Villa Maria, Single Vineyard
Southern Clays Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2016 (13%)
O 93 Tupari, Riesling, Awatere
Valley, Marlborough 2013 (11%)
O 92 Babich, Cowslip Valley
Riesling, Waihopai Valley,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 92 Elephant Hill, Chardonnay, Te
Awanga, Hawke's Bay 2016 (13.5%)
O 92 Esk Valley, Winemakers
Reserve Chardonnay, Hawke's
Bay 2016 (13.5%)
O 92 Invivo, Michelle's Pinot Gris,
Central Otago 2017 (13.5%)
O 92 Kumeu River, The Society's
Exhibition New Zealand
Chardonnay, Kumeu/Huapai,
Auckland 2016 (13%)
O 92 Leveret Estate, Reserve
Barrel Aged Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 92 Luna, Eclipse Chardonnay,
Martinborough, Wairarapa 2016
(13%)
O 92 Villa Maria, Single Vineyard
Keltern Chardonnay, Hawke's Bay
2016 (13.5%)
O 92 Yealands, Single Vineyard
Grüner Veltliner, Awatere Valley,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 91 Booths, Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 91 Clos Henri, Petit Clos
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES MIDDLE EAST – NEW ZEALAND
Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Valley,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 91 Drylands, Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (12%)
O 91 Goldwater, Sauvignon Blanc,
Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2017
(12.5%)
O 91 Lake Chalice, The Falcon
Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Valley,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 91 Lake Chalice, The Raptor
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
2016 (13%)
O 91 Martinborough Vineyard,
Home Block Chardonnay,
Martinborough, Wairarapa 2016
(13%)
O 91 Matahiwi Estate, Holly
Sauvignon Blanc, Wairarapa 2016
(12.5%)
O 91 Rapaura Springs, Sauvignon
Blanc, Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 91 Spy Valley, Riesling,
Marlborough 2015 (13%)
O 91 Stoneleigh, Rapaura Series
Sauvignon Blanc, Rapaura,
Marlborough 2016 (12.3%)
O 91 Stoneleigh, Riesling,
Marlborough 2017 (11.1%)
O 91 Trinity Hill, Chardonnay,
Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
2016 (13%)
O 91 Villa Maria, Clifford Bay
Reserve Sauvignon Blanc,
Awatere Valley, Marlborough
2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Bald Hills, Pinot Gris,
Bannockburn, Central Otago 2016
(13.5%)
O 90 Brancott Estate, Letter
Series Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (13.4%)
O 90 Ceres, Swansong Pinot Gris,
Bannockburn, Central Otago 2017
(14%)
O 90 Clos Henri, Bel Echo
Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Valley,
Marlborough 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Craggy Range, Sauvignon
Blanc, Marlborough 2017 (13.1%)
O 90 Dashwood, Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Giesen, Dillons Point
Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Valley,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Grove Mill, Sauvignon Blanc,
Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2017
(12.5%)
O 90 Invivo, Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Jackson Estate, Stich
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
2017 (12.7%)
Bob Campbell MW
New Zealand Regional Chair
What should we buy from here? New
Zealand is better known for its whites than
reds – understandable when you consider
that red wines represent just over one bottle in every 12-bottle
case. But right now red wines are punching well above their usual
weight thanks to a string of top vintages. Bordeaux-style blends
and Syrah from the stellar 2013 and 2014 vintages and the
generally excellent 2015 vintages are worth seeking out. If you like
full-bodied, flavoursome reds, then Hawke’s Bay and Waiheke
Island delivered many great wines from that trio of excellent
harvests. Pinot Noir from Martinborough/Wairarapa and the
South Island regions gets better every year. Central Otago and
Martinborough are the star regions, but don’t ignore those from
Waipara, Nelson and Marlborough too, which are evolving faster
in quality than in market perception, producing classy Pinot Noir
at bargain prices. New Zealand Chardonnay has gained
complexity in recent years with many producers striving to
introduce reductive characters to give their wines more struck
match/flinty-mineral characters that will be familiar to lovers of
white Burgundy. Hawke’s Bay is a high performer but is facing
increasing competition from regions further south.
What should we keep an eye on? The country’s hottest new
grape is Albariño, which is making a splash in many regions. It’s
citrus, mandarin and floral flavours together with fresh acidity
makes the variety a perfect match for seafood dishes. Could it be
the next big thing after Sauvignon Blanc? Probably not, but
Albariño is putting a glint in the eye of many winemakers and wine
lovers. New Zealand Pinot Noir is undergoing a makeover with an
increasing number of producers using a higher proportion of
grape stems in the fermentation resulting in more complex wines
with greater cellaring potential. Sauvignon Blanc, too, is gaining
weight and complexity as more winemakers ferment a portion of
the blend in barrels before ageing it on the yeast lees.
O 90 Kono, Tohu Mugwi Reserve King's Favour Sauvignon Blanc,
Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere Valley, Waihopai Valley, Marlborough
Marlborough 2016 (12.5%) 2017 (13%)
O 90 Lawson's Dry Hills, O 90 Marisco Vineyards, The
Gewürztraminer, Marlborough King's Legacy Chardonnay,
2016 (14%) Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2016
O 90 Lawson's Dry Hills, Mount (13.5%)
Vernon Sauvignon Blanc, O 90 Marisco Vineyards, The
King's Thorn Pinot Gris, Waihopai
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
Valley, Marlborough 2017 (14%)
O 90 Lawson's Dry Hills, Reserve
O 90 Marisco Vineyards, The Ned
Chardonnay, Marlborough 2016
Sauvignon Blanc, Waihopai
(13.5%)
Valley, Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 90 Left Field, Albariño, O 90 Marks & Spencer, Sauvignon
Gisborne 2017 (13.5%) Blanc, Wairau Valley,
O 90 Marisco Vineyards, Craft Marlborough 2017 (9.5%)
Series The Pioneer Chardonnay, O 90 Martinborough Vineyard,
Marlborough 2015 (13.5%) Russian Jack Sauvignon Blanc,
O 90 Marisco Vineyards, Leefield Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
Station Pinot Gris, Marlborough O 90 Matua, Lands & Legends
2017 (14%) Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
O 90 Marisco Vineyards, The 2017 (13%) ➢
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Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Valley,
Marlborough 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Nautilus, The Paper Nautilus
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
2016 (14%)
O 90 Nobilo, Icon Sauvignon
Blanc, Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 O:TU, Sauvignon Blanc,
Awatere Valley, Marlborough
2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Pask, Declaration
Chardonnay, Gimblett Gravels,
Hawke's Bay 2015 (12.5%)
O 90 Rapaura Springs, Wairau
Classic Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau
Valley, Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 90 Seifried, Aotea Sauvignon
Blanc, Nelson 2017 (13%)
O 90 Sileni, Cellar Selection
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
2017 (12%)
O 90 Sileni, Straits Sauvignon
Blanc, Marlborough 2017 (12%)
O 90 The Wine Portfolio, Coniglio
Chardonnay, Hawke's Bay 2015
(14%)
O 90 Tinpot Hut, Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 90 Two Rivers, Convergence
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
2017 (13%)
O 90 Villa Maria, Cellar Selection
Albariño, Gisborne 2017 (13%)
O 90 Villa Maria, Private Bin
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Waimea, Gewürztraminer,
Nelson 2017 (13%)
Silver
rosé
O 90 GeorgeTown, Rosé Pinot,
Central Otago 2017 (13%)
O 90 Marisco Vineyards, The
King's Desire Pinot Noir,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Marks & Spencer, Wairau
Valley, Marlborough 2017 (9.5%)
Silver
red
O 94 Villa Maria, Seddon Vineyard
Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2013
(13.5%)
O 94 Waimarama, Minagiwa,
Havelock North, Hawke's Bay 2013
(14.3%)
O 93 Big Sky, Pinot Noir,
Martinborough, Wairarapa 2015
(13.5%)
O 93 LVCA, Ludwig Vanneron,
Hawke's Bay 2016 (13.5%)
O 93 Vavasour, Pinot Noir,
Awatere Valley, Marlborough
2016 (13.5%)
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O 92 Church Road, Grand Reserve
Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon,
Hawke's Bay 2014 (15%)
O 92 Luna, Blue Rock Syrah,
Martinborough, Wairarapa 2016
(13.5%)
O 92 Luna, Pinot Noir,
Martinborough, Wairarapa 2016
(12.5%)
O 92 Martinborough Vineyard,
Home Block Pinot Noir,
Martinborough, Wairarapa 2015
(14%)
O 92 Martinborough Vineyard,
Russian Jack Pinot Noir,
Martinborough, Wairarapa 2016
(14%)
O 92 Rapaura Springs, Limestone
Terrace Pinot Noir, Awatere
Valley, Marlborough 2016 (13%)
O 92 Schubert, Block B Pinot Noir,
Wairarapa 2015 (14%)
O 92 Tinpot Hut, Pinot Noir, Blind
River, Marlborough 2016 (13%)
O 92 Trinity Hill, The Gimblett,
Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
2015 (13.5%)
O 92 Villa Maria, Reserve Cabernet
Sauvignon-Merlot, Gimblett
Gravels, Hawke's Bay 2014 (13.5%)
O 92 Waimarama, Minagiwa,
Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
2014 (13.3%)
O 92 Waipara West, Cabernet
Franc, Waipara, Canterbury 2016
(14.5%)
O 91 Akarua, Pinot Noir,
Bannockburn, Central Otago 2016
(14%)
O 91 Akitu, A2 White Label, Wanaka,
Central Otago 2016 (14.3%)
O 91 Bald Hills, Single Vineyard
Pinot Noir, Bannockburn, Central
Otago 2015 (14%)
O 91 Domain Road, Pinot Noir,
Bannockburn, Central Otago 2015
(13.5%)
O 91 Judge Rock, St Laurent,
Alexandra Basin, Central Otago
2016 (12.5%)
O 91 Luna, Eclipse Pinot Noir,
Martinborough, Wairarapa 2016
(13.5%)
O 91 Nautilus, Awatere River
Vineyard Pinot Noir, Marlborough
2014 (13.5%)
O 91 Nobilo, Icon Pinot Noir,
Waihopai Valley, Marlborough
2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Wild Earth, Pinot Noir,
Central Otago 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Babich, The Patriarch,
Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Bald Hills, Single Vineyard
Pinot Noir, Bannockburn, Central
Otago 2016 (13%)
O 90 Big Sky, Pinot Noir,
Martinborough, Wairarapa 2014
(14.2%)
O 90 Brancott Estate, Terroir
Series Pinot Noir, Awatere Valley,
Marlborough 2016 (13.3%)
O 90 Church Road, Syrah,
Hawke's Bay 2016 (13%)
O 90 Coal Pit, Tiwha Pinot Noir,
Gibbston, Central Otago 2016 (14%)
O 90 Esk Valley, Pinot Noir,
Marlborough 2016 (14%)
O 90 Grasshopper Rock,
Earnscleugh Vineyard Pinot Noir,
Alexandra Basin, Central Otago
2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Immigrant's Vineyard, Ruru
Pinot Noir, Central Otago 2016
(13.4%)
O 90 Invivo, Michelle's Pinot Noir,
Bannockburn, Central Otago 2015
(14.5%)
O 90 Jackson Estate, Vintage
Widow Pinot Noir, Marlborough
2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Judge Rock, Pinot Noir,
Alexandra Basin, Central Otago
2016 (14%)
O 90 Lake Chalice, The Raptor
Pinot Noir, Waihopai Valley,
Marlborough 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Matahiwi Estate, Pinot Noir,
Wairarapa 2016 (13%)
O 90 Nautilus, Clay Hills Pinot
Noir, Marlborough 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Nautilus, Pinot Noir,
Southern Valleys, Marlborough
2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Pask, Declaration Cabernet-
Merlot-Malbec, Gimblett Gravels,
Hawke's Bay 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Poderi Crisci, Riserva Merlot,
Waiheke Island, Auckland 2013
(14.5%)
O 90 Redbank Estate, Te Muna
Valley The Hawk Pinot Noir,
Martinborough, Wairarapa 2016
(13.6%)
O 90 Rockburn, Pinot Noir,
Central Otago 2016 (14%)
O 90 The Wine Portfolio, Leveret
Reserve Syrah, Hawke's Bay 2014
(14%)
O 90 Vavasour, Felix's Vineyard
Pinot Noir, Awatere Valley,
Marlborough 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Villa Maria, Cellar Selection
Grenache, Gimblett Gravels,
Hawke's Bay 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Villa Maria, Cellar Selection
Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2016
(13%)
O 90 Villa Maria, Reserve Pinot
Noir, Marlborough 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Waimarama, Cagirina
Merlot, Havelock North, Hawke's
Bay 2013 (14.4%)
O 90 Yealands, Babydoll Pinot
Noir, Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 90 Yealands, Single Vineyard
Pinot Noir, Awatere Valley,
Marlborough 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Yealands, Single Vineyard
Pinot Noir, Awatere Valley,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 89 Nautilus, Brut, Marlborough NV
(12.5%)
O 87 Mount Bluff, Marks & Spencer
Brut NV (12%)
O 87 Oyster Bay, Brut NV (12%)
O 86 Saint Clair, Dawn Brut,
Marlborough 2013 (12%)
Bronze
sparkling rosé
O 88 No1 Family Estate, Rosé,
Marlborough NV (12.5%)
O 88 Oyster Bay, Rosé NV (12.5%)
O 86 Te Muna Valley, Mary Ruby
Rosé Brut, Martinborough,
Wairarapa 2015 (11%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Amisfield, Sauvignon Blanc,
Central Otago 2017 (12.5%)
O 89 Church Road, McDonald Series
Chardonnay, Hawke's Bay 2016
(13.5%)
O 89 Clos Henri, Sauvignon Blanc,
Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2016
(13.5%)
O 89 Left Field, Sauvignon Blanc,
Nelson 2017 (12%)
O 89 Marisco Vineyards, Leefield
Station Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 89 Morrisons, The Best Sauvignon
Blanc, Awatere Valley, Marlborough
2017 (12.5%)
O 89 Saint Clair, The Honourable
Dillon Sauvignon Blanc, Dillons
Point, Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 89 Saint Clair, Vicar's Choice
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2017
(12.5%)
O 89 Stoneleigh, Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 89 The Pass, Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 89 Vavasour, Anna's Vineyard
Chardonnay, Awatere Valley,
Marlborough 2016 (14%)
O 89 Wairau River, Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 88 Ara, Single Vineyard
Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Valley,
Marlborough 2017 (12%)
O 88 Catalina Sounds, Sound of
White Sauvignon Blanc, Waihopai
Valley, Marlborough 2016 (13%)
O 88 Crossroads, Milestone Series
Chardonnay, Hawke's Bay 2016
(13%)

Keith Isaac MW
inspects the colour
of a wine in one of the
New Zealand flights
O 88 Eradus, Sauvignon Blanc,
Awatere Valley, Marlborough 2017
(13%)
O 88 Esk Valley, Verdelho, Hawke's
Bay 2017 (14%)
O 88 Giesen, The Fuder Single
Vineyard Matthews Lane Sauvignon
Blanc, Wairau Valley, Marlborough
2013 (14%)
O 88 Hermann Seifried, Split Rock
Sauvignon Blanc, Nelson 2017
(12.5%)
O 88 Insight, Single Vineyard
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2017
(12.5%)
O 88 Jules Taylor, Chardonnay,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 88 Jules Taylor, Grüner Veltliner,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 88 Kim Crawford, Sauvignon
Blanc, Marlborough 2017 (12%)
O 88 Kim Crawford, Small Parcels
Spitfire Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (12%)
O 88 Koha, Marks & Spencer Reserve
Chardonnay, Hawke's Bay 2017
(13%)
O 88 Lake Chalice, The Raptor
Chardonnay, Marlborough 2016
(13%)
O 88 Lawson's Dry Hills, Riesling,
Marlborough 2016 (12%)
O 88 Marisco Vineyards, Craft Series
Pride & Glory Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2013 (13%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Craft 3
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2017
(12.5%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Rod
McDonald Albariño, Gisborne 2017
(13%)
O 88 Oyster Bay, Pinot Gris, Hawke's
Bay 2017 (12.5%)
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O 88 Peter Yealands, Pinot Gris,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 88 Saint Clair, Marks & Spencer
James Sinclair Sauvignon Blanc,
Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2017
(12.5%)
O 88 Spy Valley, Satellite Sauvignon
Blanc, Wairau Valley, Marlborough
2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Stoneleigh, Latitude
Sauvignon Blanc, Rapaura,
Marlborough 2017 (13.4%)
O 88 te Pā, Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 88 The Crossings, Grüner
Veltliner, Awatere Valley,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 The Crossings, Pinot Gris,
Awatere Valley, Marlborough 2017
(12.5%)
O 88 The Wine Portfolio, Leveret
Estate Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 88 Tinpot Hut, McKee Vineyard
Grüner Veltliner, Blind River,
Marlborough 2016 (13%)
O 88 Vidal, Reserve Chardonnay,
Hawke's Bay 2016 (13%)
O 88 Villa Maria, Cellar Selection
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2017
(12.5%)
O 88 Vina Montana, Sauvignon
Blanc, Marlborough 2017 (12%)
O 88 Waipara West, Ram Paddock
Sauvignon Blanc, Waipara,
Canterbury 2014 (13%)
O 88 Wairau River, Reserve
Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Valley,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 88 Yealands, Babydoll Pinot Gris,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Yealands, Babydoll Sauvignon
Blanc, Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Yealands, Land Made PGR,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 88 Yealands, Single Block S1
Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere Valley,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Asda, Kiwi Cove Sauvignon
Blanc, Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 87 Babich, Headwaters Organic
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2017
(13%)
O 87 Babich, Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 87 Blind River, TeKau Barrel
Fermented Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere
Valley, Marlborough 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Brancott Estate, Sauvignon
Blanc, Marlborough 2017 (12.7%)
O 87 Crossroads, Milestone Series
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2017
(12.5%)
O 87 Forrest, The Doctors' Sauvignon
Blanc, Marlborough 2017 (9.5%)
O 87 Framingham, Classic Riesling,
Marlborough 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Hãhã, Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Lake Chalice, The Falcon
Chardonnay, Marlborough 2016 (13%)
O 87 Lake Chalice, The Raptor Pinot
Gris, Dillons Point, Marlborough
2016 (13%)
O 87 Lawson's Dry Hills, Reserve
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2017
(13%)
O 87 Little Beauty, Limited Edition
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2017
(13%)
O 87 Man O'War, Gravestone,
Waiheke Is, Auckland 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Misty Cove, Organic Sauvignon
Blanc, Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 87 Nautilus, Chardonnay,
Marlborough 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Oyster Bay, Chardonnay,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 87 Palliser Estate, Chardonnay,
Martinborough, Wairarapa 2015 (13%)
O 87 Peter Yealands, Reserve Pinot
Gris, Awatere Valley, Marlborough
2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Rapaura Springs, Bull Paddock
Sauvignon Blanc, Dillons Point,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 87 Rapaura Springs, Reserve
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2017
(13%)
O 87 Saint Clair, Pioneer Block 10
Twin Hills Chardonnay, Omaka,
Marlborough 2016 (13%)
O 87 Spy Valley, Hand-Picked Single
Estate Pinot Gris, Marlborough 2017
(14%)
O 87 Spy Valley, Valley of Spies
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2017
(12%)
O 87 Squealing Pig, Sauvignon
Blanc, Marlborough 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Staete Landt, Annabel
Sauvignon Blanc, Rapaura,
Marlborough 2016 (13%)
O 87 Staete Landt, Duchess
Sauvignon Blanc, Rapaura,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 87 Summerhouse, Sauvignon
Blanc, Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 87 Vinultra, Little Beauty Black
Edition Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Vinultra, Little Beauty Limited
Edition Dry Riesling, Marlborough
2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Whitecliff, Winemaker's
Selection Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Awatere River, Pinot Gris,
Awatere Valley, Marlborough 2017
(13%)
O 86 Babich, Black Label Sauvignon
Blanc, Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 86 Bald Hills, Riesling, Bannockburn,
Central Otago 2016 (11%)
O 86 Cable Bay, Sauvignon Blanc,
Awatere Valley, Marlborough 2017
(12.5%)
O 86 Devil's Creek, Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Hãhã, Pinot Gris, Hawke's Bay
2017 (12%)
O 86 Indevin, Tesco Finest Sauvignon
Blanc, Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Invivo Wines, Graham Norton's
Own Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
2017 (12.4%)
O 86 Lawson's Dry Hills, Sauvignon
Blanc, Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Nautilus, Grüner Veltliner,
Marlborough 2017 (14%)
O 86 O:TU, Single Vineyard
Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere Valley,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 86 Oyster Bay, Chardonnay,
Marlborough 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Oyster Bay, Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%) ➢
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O 86 Peter Yealands, Reserve
Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere Valley,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Saint Clair, Pioneer Block 21
Bell Block Sauvignon Blanc, Dillons
Point, Marlborough 2017 (12%)
O 86 Seifried, Marks & Spencer
Grüner Veltliner, Nelson 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Te Pā, Chardonnay,
Marlborough 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Tohu, Single Vineyard
Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere Valley,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Toi Toi, Reserve Sauvignon
Blanc, Wairau Valley, Marlborough
2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Vidal, Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Waipara West, N Block
Chardonnay, Waipara, Canterbury
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Workshop Wine Company,
Bench Blend Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 86 Yealands, Single Vineyard
PGR, Awatere Valley, Marlborough
2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Yealands, Single Vineyard
Pinot Gris, Awatere Valley,
Marlborough 2017 (13%)
Bronze
rosé
O 89 Waimea, Rosé Pinot, Nelson
2017 (13%)
O 87 Marisco Vineyards, The Ned
Pinot Rosé, Marlborough 2017 (13%)
O 87 Stoneleigh, Rosé Pinot Noir,
Marlborough 2017 (12.9%)
O 86 Babich, Pinot Noir Rosé,
Marlborough 2017 (12.5%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Brancott Estate, Letter Series T
Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Church Road, McDonald Series
Cabernet Sauvignon, Hawke's Bay
2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Giesen, Single Vineyard Ridge
Block Pinot Noir, Wairau Valley,
Marlborough 2014 (13.8%)
O 89 Majestic, Definition Pinot Noir,
Marlborough 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Matua, Single Vineyard Syrah,
Hawke's Bay 2014 (13.5%)
O 89 Mohua, Pinot Noir, Central
Otago 2015 (13%)
O 89 Pask, Syrah, Gimblett Gravels,
Hawke's Bay 2016 (12.5%)
O 89 Peregrine, Pinot Noir, Central
Otago 2014 (13.5%)
O 89 Summerhouse, Pinot Noir,
Marlborough 2016 (13%)
O 89 Terrace Edge, Syrah, Waipara,
Canterbury 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Vidal, Legacy Syrah, Gimblett
Gravels, Hawke's Bay 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Akitu, A1 Black Label, Central
Otago 2016 (14.5%)
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O 88 Amisfield, RKV Reserve Pinot
Noir, Central Otago 2014 (14%)
O 88 Awatere River, By Louis
Vavasour Pinot Noir, Awatere
Valley, Marlborough 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Babich, Headwaters Organic
Pinot Noir, Wairau Valley,
Marlborough 2016 (13%)
O 88 Bald Hills, 3 Acres Pinot Noir,
Bannockburn, Central Otago 2016
(13%)
O 88 Catalina Sounds, Sound of
White Pinot Noir, Waihopai Valley,
Marlborough 2016 (13%)
O 88 Church Road, McDonald Series
Syrah, Hawke's Bay 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Esk Valley, Winemakers
Reserve Merlot-Cabernet
Sauvignon-Malbec, Gimblett
Gravels, Hawke's Bay 2013 (14%)
O 88 Forrest, Pinot Noir,
Marlborough 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Giesen, Single Vineyard Clayvin
Syrah, Marlborough 2013 (13%)
O 88 Greystone, Thomas Brothers'
Pinot Noir, Waipara, Canterbury
2015 (14%)
O 88 Hãhã, Pinot Noir, Marlborough
2016 (13%)
O 88 Kim Crawford, Pinot Noir 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Marisco Vineyards, The King's
Wrath Pinot Noir, Southern Valleys,
Marlborough 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Koha Merlot,
Hawke's Bay 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Nanny Goat Vineyard, Pinot
Noir, Central Otago 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Pask, Small Batch Trilliant,
Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay 2016
(13%)
O 88 Peter Yealands, Reserve Syrah,
Hawke's Bay 2015 (12.5%)
O 88 Sacred Hill, Reserve Pinot Noir,
Marlborough 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Saint Clair, Pioneer Block 14
Doctor's Creek Pinot Noir, Omaka,
Marlborough 2016 (13%)
O 88 Spy Valley, Pinot Noir, Southern
Valleys, Marlborough 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Stoneleigh, Rapaura Series
Pinot Noir, Rapaura, Marlborough
2016 (13%)
O 88 Te Haupapa, Pinot Noir, Central
Otago 2017 (13%)
O 88 Trinity Hill, Syrah, Gimblett
Gravels, Hawke's Bay 2015 (13%)
O 88 Vidal, Reserve Syrah, Gimblett
Gravels, Hawke's Bay 2016 (13%)
O 88 Wairau River, Reserve Pinot
Noir, Wairau Valley, Marlborough
2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Wooing Tree, Pinot Noir,
Cromwell Basin, Central Otago 2014
(13.5%)
O 88 Yealands, Single Vineyard
Tempranillo, Awatere Valley,
Marlborough 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Akarua, Rua Pinot Noir, Central
Otago 2016 (14%)
O 87 Aldi, Exquisite Collection Pinot
Noir, Marlborough 2016 (13%)
O 87 Berry Bros & Rudd, Greystone
Pinot Noir, Canterbury 2015 (13%)
O87 Man O'War, Dreadnought,
Waiheke Island, Auckland 2013 (15%)
O 87 Marisco Vineyards, Craft Series
The Journey II Pinot Noir,
Marlborough 2014 (14%)
O 87 McArthur Ridge, Southern Tor
Pinot Noir, Central Otago 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Nanny Goat, Super Nanny Pinot
Noir, Bannockburn, Central Otago
2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Oyster Bay, Merlot, Hawke's
Bay 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Peter Yealands, Reserve Pinot
Noir, Marlborough 2016 (14%)
O 87 Sileni, Cellar Selection Pinot
Noir, Hawke's Bay 2017 (12%)
O 87 Staete Landt, State of Grace
Pinot Noir, Rapaura, Marlborough
2015 (13%)
O 87 Stoneleigh, Pinot Noir,
Marlborough 2016 (13.3%)
O 87 te Pā, Pinot Noir, Marlborough
2016 (14%)
O 87 Terrace Edge, Pinot Noir,
Waipara, Canterbury 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 The Crossings, Pinot Noir,
Awatere Valley, Marlborough 2016
(12.5%)
O 87 Trinity Hill, Syrah, Hawke's Bay
2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Tupari, Pinot Noir, Awatere
Valley, Marlborough 2014 (13%)
O 87 Two Paddocks, The First
Paddock Pinot Noir, Gibbston,
Central Otago 2016 (13%)
O 87 Yealands, Land Made Pinot
Noir, Marlborough 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Booths, Pinot Noir,
Marlborough 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Cable Bay, Pinot Noir, Awatere
Valley, Marlborough 2016 (13%)
O 86 Church Road, Grand Reserve
Syrah, Hawke's Bay 2015 (14%)
O 86 Church Road, McDonald Series
Merlot, Hawke's Bay 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Clocktower, Marks & Spencer
Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2016 (14%)
O 86 Clos Henri, Pinot Noir, Wairau
Valley, Marlborough 2015 (14%)
O 86 Crossroads, Milestone Series
Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Dashwood, Pinot Noir,
Marlborough 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Kim Crawford, Small Parcels
Rise & Shine Pinot Noir, Central
Otago 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Lawson's Dry Hills, Reserve
Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Marisco Vineyards, Craft Series
The Journey I Pinot Noir,
Marlborough 2014 (14%)
O 86 Marlborough Wine, Toi Toi
Clutha Pinot Noir, Central Otago
2016 (13%)
O 86 Oyster Bay, Pinot Noir,
Marlborough 2016 (14%)
O 86 Palliser Estate, Pinot Noir,
Martinborough, Wairarapa 2015 (14%)
O 86 Peter Yealands, Pinot Noir,
Marlborough 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Sacred Hill, Orange Label Pinot
Noir, Marlborough 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Saint Clair, Block 17 Plateau
Merlot, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's
Bay 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Squealing Pig, Pinot Noir,
Central Otago 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Vidal, Legacy Cabernet
Sauvignon, Gimblett Gravels,
Hawke's Bay 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Villa Maria, Private Bin Pinot
Noir, Marlborough 2016 (13%)
O 86 Waipara West, Two Terrace
Pinot Noir, Waipara, Canterbury
2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Wairau River, Pinot Noir,
Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2016
(13.5%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 87 Marisco Vineyards, A Sticky
End Noble Sauvignon Blanc,
Waihopai Valley, Marlborough 2017
(10.5%)
O 87 Seifried, Winemakers
Collection Sweet Agnes Riesling,
Nelson 2017 (9.5%)
Julie Dupouy was one
of the judges on the
New Zealand panel
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Eastern Europe
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Republic
Silver
sparkling white
O 90 Bohemia Sekt, Prestige 36
Brut 2013 (12.1%)
O 90 Bohemia Sekt, Prestige
Chardonnay Brut 2015 (13.3%)
Silver
white
O 92 Průša, Sauvignon,
Znojemská, Moravia 2016 (13%)
O 92 Zámecké Vinařství Bzenec,
Ego No57 Rulandské bile-
Rulandské šedé-Chardonnay,
Morava, Moravia 2016 (12.9%)
O 91 Vinselekt Michovský,
President Cuvée, Mikulovská,
Moravia 2015 (13.8%)
O 90 Bábíček-Vacenovský, BV
Ryzlink Rýnský, Slovácká, Moravia
2016 (12%)
O 90 Bábíček-Vacenovský, BV
Tramín Červený, Slovácká,
Moravia 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Břeclav, Ryzlink Vlašský,
Velkopavlovická, Moravia 2017
(13%)
O 90 Filiberk, Rulandské Bílé,
Velkopavlovická, Moravia 2017
(13%)
O 90 Lahofer, Ryzlink Rýnský,
Znojemská, Moravia 2016 (12%)
O 90 Piálek & Jäger, GR,
Znojemská, Moravia 2015 (14%)
O 90 Sonberk, Riesling,
Mikulovská, Moravia 2016 (12.4%)
O 90 Sonberk, VOC Palava,
Mikulovská, Moravia 2016 (13.8%)
O 90 Zámecké Vinařství Bzenec,
Collection 1508 Muškát Moravský,
Slovácká, Moravia 2017 (12.1%)
O 90 Zámecké Vinařství Bzenec,
Terroir Moravia Dolní Dunajovice-
Zimní Vrch Rulandské Bilé,
Mikulovská, Moravia 2013 (12.2%)
Silver
sweet white
O 91 Lechovice, Slámové Víno
Ryzlink Rýnský, Znojemská,
Moravia 2015 (9.6%)
O 90 Mikrosvín Mikulov, Železná
Ryzlink Vlašský, Mikulovská,
Moravia 2015 (12%)
O 90 Vinice Hnanice, Palava,
Vyber z Cibeb, Znojemská,
Moravia 2015 (12.5%)
O 90 Vinné Sklepy Zapletal,
Muškát Rumeni, Velkopavlovická,
Moravia 2016 (10%)
Silver
sweet rosé
O 90 Lahofer, Znojemská, Moravia
2017 (9.5%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Vican, Muškát Moravský,
Mikulovská, Moravia 2017 (10.2%)
O 88 Lechovice, Chardonnay,
Znojemská, Moravia 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Mikrosvín Mikulov, Staré
Ryzlink Rýnský, Mikulovská, Moravia
2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Pavlov, Ryzlink Vlašský,
Mikulovská, Moravia 2015 (13%)
O 88 Průša, Ryzlink Vlašský,
Mikulovská, Moravia 2016 (13%)
O 88 Sonberk, Sémillon-Sauvignon,
Mikulovská, Moravia 2015 (13.2%)
O 88 Vinice Hnanice, Kabinetní
Muskat Moravsky, Znojemská,
Moravia 2017 (9%)
O 88 Vinné Sklepy Zapletal, Pálava,
Mikulovská, Moravia 2017 (11.5%)
O 88 Vinné Sklepy Zapletal,
Veltlínské Zelené, Velkopavlovická,
Moravia 2017 (12%)
O 88 Zámecké Vinařství Bzenec,
Terroir Moravia Vracov-Klinky
Chardonnay, Slovácká, Moravia
2016 (13.2%)
O 88 Znovín Znojmo, Batch 7336
Riesling, Znojemská, Moravia 2017
(13.5%)
O 88 Znovín Znojmo, Ledňáček Ríční
Semillon, Znojemská, Moravia 2017
(12.5%)
O 87 Mikrosvín Mikulov, Liščí Vrch
Ryzlink Vlašský, Mikulovská,
Moravia 2016 (13.3%)
O 87 Reisten, Materle Pinot Blanc,
Mikulovská, Moravia 2015 (13%)
O 87 Spalek, Ryzlink Rýnský,
Znojemská, Moravia 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Vinařstí Fučík, Ryzlink Vlašský,
Mikulovská, Moravia 2016 (12%)
O 87 Vinařství Stěpánek, Hibernal,
Slovácká, Moravia 2017 (12.1%)
Caroline Gilby MW
Northern & Eastern Europe
Regional co-Chair
What should we buy from here? Hungary’s
Furmint shone in all its forms – from superb
sparkling, via complex dry wines, to fabulous sweet Tokaji. It was
also good to see the country showing it has more strings to its bow,
with an incredible Szurkebarat (Pinot Gris) blend winning a Platinum
and good showings for Irsai Olivér, Juhfark and Hárslevelű too. And
a Platinum and three Golds for the Czech Republic shows how far
producers have improved here – excellent results across the board.
What should we keep an eye on? Moldova is coming from behind
but starting to show significant improvements, with good value on
offer. The first-ever red Gold here went to a great-value Merlot, while
the country continues to show that it can produce lovely ice wines in
a gorgeous Traminer-Muscat blend. Silvers also went to exciting
local grapes such as Viorica, Rară Neagră and Fetească Neagră
blends, which also produced great Silvers in neighbouring Romania.
O 87 Vinařství Stěpánek, Muškát O 88 Vinařství Gotberg, Rulandské
Moravský, Slovácká, Moravia 2017 Modré, Mikulovská, Moravia 2015
(10.3%) (14%)
O 86 Lechovice, Ryzlink Rýnský, O 88 Vinofol, Merlot, Mikulovská,
Znojemská, Moravia 2016 (11.6%) Moravia 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Pavlov, Sauvignon, Mikulovská, O 88 Vinselekt Michovský, President
Moravia 2016 (12.6%) Cuvée, Velkopavlovická, Moravia
O 86 Piálek & Jäger, Hibernal, 2013 (13.8%)
Znojemská, Moravia 2017 (13%) O 87 Vinařstí Fučík, Zweigeltrebe,
O 86 Vinařství Nechory, Ryzlink Morava, Moravia 2015 (12%)
Rýnský, Slovácká, Moravia 2016 (13%)
O 86 Vinařství Stěpánek, Hibernal,
Slovácká, Moravia 2017 (8.7%)
Bronze
O 86 Vinařství U Kapličky, Vino sweet white
Dalibor Rulandské Bilé,
O 87 Hanzel, Muškát Zlutý,
Velkopavlovická, Moravia 2017 (11%)
Znojemská, Moravia 2017 (9.5%)
O 86 Víno Mikulov, Sommelier Club
O 87 Vinařství Stěpánek, Pálava,
Sauvignon, Mikulovská, Moravia
Slovácká, Moravia 2017 (9.9%)
2016 (12.8%)
O 87 Vinice Hnanice, Pálava,
O 86 Zámecké Vinařství Bzenec,
Znojemská, Moravia 2017 (11.5%)
Terroir Moravia Lužice-Na Stráni
O 86 Lahofer, Muškát Moravský,
Ryzlink Rýnský, Slovácká, Moravia
2010 (11.9%) Znojemská, Moravia 2017 (9.5%)
O 86 Spalek, Kraví Hora, Tramín
Cervený, Znojemská, Moravia 2015
Bronze (11%)
rosé O 86 Stěpánek, Ryzlink Rýnský,
Slovácká, Moravia 2017 (8.3%)
O 89 Hanzel, Rosé Zweigeltrebe,
Znojemská, Moravia 2017 (11.5%) O 86 Stěpánek, Ryzlink Rýnský,
O 88 Cech, Rosé Cabernet Sauvignon, Slovácká, Moravia 2017 (9.5%)
Slovácká, Moravia 2017 (12.5%) O 86 Znovín Znojmo, Batch 7356,
O 87 Filiberk, Blaufränkisch Rosé, Selection of Berries, Tramín
Moravia 2017 (13%) Cervený, Znojemská, Moravia 2017
(12%)
Bronze
red Bronze
sweet rosé
O 88 Magister Vinearum, Pinot Noir,
Slovácká, Moravia 2015 (13.5%) O 86 Vinařství U Kapličky, Fresh
O 88 Vinarstvi Balaz, Barrique Merlot, Wine André, Velkopavlovická,
Mikulovská, Moravia 2015 (15%) Moravia 2017 (8.5%) ➢
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Hungary
Silver
sparkling white
O 90 Kreinbacher Birtok, Classic
Brut, Nagy-Somlói, Balaton NV
(12%)
Silver
white
O 94 Orosz Gábor, Nyulászó
Furmint-Hárslevelű, Tokaj 2015
(14%)
O 90 Dobogó, Furmint, Tokaj 2015
(13.5%)
O 90 Dobosi, Bio Kéknyelű,
Balatonfüred-Csopak, Balaton
2016 (12.8%)
O 90 Pajzos, Dry Selection, Tokaj
2016 (12.8%)
O 90 Royal Tokaji, Issue No5
Betsek Dulo Hárslevelű, Tokaj
2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Szöllősi, Sauvignon Blanc,
Aszár-Neszmély, Eszak-Dunántúl
2017 (12.3%)
O 90 Törley, Szent István Korona
Irsai Olivér, Etyek-Buda, Észak-
Dunántúl 2017 (11%)
O 90 Tornai Pincészet, Top
Selection Grófi Juhfark, Nagy-
Somlói, Balaton 2016 (14%)
Silver
red
O 90 Csányi Pincészet, Chateau
Teleki Cabernet Sauvignon,
Villány, Dél-Pannónia 2015 (13.3%)
O 90 Kovács Nimród, Monopole
Rhapsody, Egri Bikavér, Eger 2015
(13%)
Silver
sweet white
O 94 Holdvölgy, Culture, Aszu 6
Puttonyos, Tokaj 2014 (12.5%)
O 94 Royal Tokaji, Blue Label 5
Puttonyos Aszú, Tokaj 2014 (11%)
O 94 Zsadányi, Aszú 6 Puttonyos,
Tokaj 2010 (11%)
O 93 Hétszőlő, Aszú 6 Puttonyos,
Tokaj 2010 (11%)
O 93 Holdvölgy, Eloquence
Szamorodni, Tokaj 2013 (12%)
O 92 Mad Wine, Sweet by Tokaj
Late Harvest, Tokaj 2016 (11.5%)
O 92 Pajzos, Aszú 6 Puttonyos,
Tokaj 2013 (9%)
O 91 Zsadányi, Aszú 6 Puttonyos,
Tokaj 2013 (10%)
O 90 Dobogó, Aszú 6 Puttonyos,
Tokaj 2010 (10%)
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O 90 Patricius, Aszú 5 Puttonyos,
Tokaj 2014 (11.5%)
O 90 Royal Tokaji, Late Harvest,
Tokaj 2016 (11%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 86 Törley, François President
Brut, Etyek-Buda, Észak-Dunántúl
2014 (11.5%)
O 86 Törley, Gála Sec NV (11.5%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Majestic Wine, Loves Grüner
Veltliner 2017 (12%)
O 88 Borgarazs Manufaktura, Zenit,
Mátra, Eger 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Gróf Degenfeld, Zomborka
Furmint, Tokaj 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Royal Tokaji, Dry Furmint,
Tokaj 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Szöllősi, Pinot Gris, Aszár-
Neszmély, Észak-Dunántúl 2016
(12.5%)
O 87 Barta, Oreg Király Dűlő Mád
Furmint, Tokaj 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Kreinbacher Birtok, Selection
Juhfark, Nagy-Somlói, Balaton 2015
(13%)
O 87 Mad Wine, Dry by Tokaj, Tokaj
2015 (13%)
O 87 Tornai Pincészet, Prémium
Szürkebarát, Nagy-Somlói, Balaton
2015 (14%)
O 86 Dobosi, Haraszt Kéknyelű,
Balatonfüred-Csopak, Balaton 2016
(12.8%)
O 86 György Villa, Zöld Veltelini,
Etyek-Buda, Észak-Dunántúl 2017
(11.5%)
O 86 Petrény, December Superior,
Késői Szüretelésű Hárslevelű 2014
(13.2%)
Northern & Eastern Europe
Regional co-Chair
Caroline Gilby MW
Bronze
rosé
Silver
white
O 88 Törley, György Villa Syrah, O 91 Domaine Madame Aly Duhr,
Etyek-Buda, Eszak-Dunántúl 2017 Puits d’Or Riesling, Moselle 2016
(12%) (12.1%)
O 86 Dúzsi Tamás, Cabernet O 91 Domaine Thill, Château de
Sauvignon, Szekszárd, Dél-Pannónia Schengen Riesling, Moselle 2016
2016 (12.9%) (13.2%)
O 90 Domaine Clos des Rochers,
Bronze Groärd Riesling, Moselle 2015
red (13.5%)
O 89 Eurobor, Tűzkő Merlot, Tolna,
Bronze
Dél-Pannónia 2013 (13.3%)
sparkling white
O 88 Dúzsi Tamás, Görögszó,
Szekszárd, Dél-Pannónia 2013 (13.9%)
O 88 Bernard-Massard, Cuvée de
O 88 Etyeki Kúria Winery, l’Ecusson Brut, Moselle NV (12.4%)
Kékfrankos 2015, Etyek-Buda,
Észak-Dunántúl 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Sauska, Kadarka, Villány,
Bronze
Dél-Pannónia 2015 (13.5%) sparkling rosé
O 88 St Andrea, Merengo Grand
O 86 Bernard-Massard, Cuvée de
Superior, Egri Bikavér, Eger 2013
l’Ecusson Pinot Noir Brut, Moselle
(14.5%)
NV (12.5%)
O 87 Hetényi Pincészet, Merlot,
Szekszárd, Dél-Pannónia 2013 (13%)
O 87 Heumann Winery, Terra
Tartaro, Villány, Dél-Pannónia 2012
Moldova
(14.5%)
Silver
Bronze white
sweet white O 93 Salcuta, Alb de Sălcuţa 2017
(12.5%)
O 88 Patricius, Aszú 6 Puttonyos,
O 90 Château Vartely, Feteasca
Tokaj 2008 (10%)
Reaglă, Codru 2017 (13%)
O 90 Suvorov-Vin, Viorica 2017
Luxembourg (12.4%)
Silver Silver
sparkling white rosé
O 90 Bernard-Massard, Brut, O 90 Bostavan, Dor Merlot-
Moselle 2015 (12.4%) Saperavi 2016 (13%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES NORTHERN & EASTERN EUROPE – NORTHERN ITALY
O 90 Purcari, Vinohora Feteasca
Neagra-Montepulciano, Stefan
Voda 2017 (13%)
Silver
red
O 90 Bostavan, Dor Fetească
Neagră-Pinot Noir 2016 (13%)
O 90 Bostavan, DOR Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, Codru 2015
(13%)
O 90 Purcari, Merlot, Stefan Voda
2016 (13.2%)
O 90 Purcari, Rara Neagră, Stefan
Voda 2016 (13.1%)
O 90 Suvorov-Vin, Cabernet
Sauvignon 2014 (13.7%)
O 90 Vinuri de Comrat, Plai
Cabernet-Fetească Neagră 2016
(13.1%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 86 Purcari, Cuvée de Purcari Brut
2016 (12.4%)
O 86 Purcari, Cuvée de Purcari Extra
Brut, Stefan Voda 2016 (12.4%)
Bronze
sparkling rosé
O 86 Purcari, Cuvée de Purcari Rosé
Brut 2016 (12.5%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Radacini, Fiori Fetească Albă,
Codru 2017 (12.8%)
O 88 Fáutor, Fumé Blanc Sauvignon
Blanc, Valul Lui Traian 2016 (13.8%)
O 87 Bostavan, Dor Fetească
Albă-Chardonnay 2016 (13%)
O 86 Cimislia, Morrisons Chalkboard
Pinot Grigio 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Fáutor, Chardonnay, Valul Lui
Traian 2016 (13.7%)
O 86 Purcari, Alb de Purcari, Stefan
Voda 2015 (13.3%)
O 86 Salcuta, Pinot Gris, Stefan
Voda 2017 (12.6%)
Bronze
rosé
O 87 Cricova, Prestige Rosé de
Cricova 2017 (13.3%)
O 87 Kazayak-Vin Jsc, Merlot Rose
2017 (13%)
Bronze
red
O 88 Bostavan, Dor Rara Neagră-
Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (13%)
O 88 Fáutor, Negre Fetească
Neagră-Rară Neagră, Valul Lui
Traian 2016 (14%)
O 88 Purcari, Negru, Stefan Voda
2015 (13.1%)
O 88 Vinaria din Vale, Codru 2016
(13.1%)
O 87 Albastrele Wines, Radacini
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-
Merlot-Syrah, Codru 2015 (13%)
O 87 Vinuri de Comrat, Equilibrio
Merlot-Feteasca Neagra, Valul Lui
Traian 2016 (13%)
O 86 Château Vartely, Taraboste,
Valul Lui Traian 2015 (14.5%)
Romania
Silver
rosé
O 90 Crama Hermeziu, C’est Soir
Busuioacă de Bohotin, Iasi,
Moldova 2017 (12%)
O 90 Sarica Niculitel, Caii de la
Letea Editie Limitata, Sarica-
Niculitel, Dobrogea 2017 (13%)
O 90 Sarica Niculitel, Essentia 4
Sfinti, Sarica-Niculitel, Dobrogea
2017 (13%)
Silver
red
O 92 Budureasca, Noble 5, Dealu
Mare, Muntenia & Oltenia 2015
(14.3%)
O 90 Cramele Recaş, Fetească
Neagră, Recas, Banat 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Davino, Domaine Ceptura
Rouge, Dealu Mare, Muntenia &
Oltenia 2014 (14%)
O 90 Licorna Winehouse, Serafim
Fetească Neagră, Dealu Mare,
Muntenia & Oltenia 2015 (14.4%)
O 90 Waitrose, Romanian Pinot
Noir, Dealurile Munteniei,
Muntenia & Oltenia 2017 (13%)
Silver
sweet white
O 91 Licorna Winehouse,
Tămâioasă Românească Dulce,
Dealu Mare, Muntenia & Oltenia
2016 (12.3%)
Bronze
sparkling rosé
O 86 Cramele Halewood, Rhein
Extra Rosé Brut, Dealu Mare,
Muntenia & Oltenia NV (12.5%)
Bronze
white
O 88 Jidvei, Owner’s Choice Maria
Fetească Albă, Târnave,
Transylvania 2017 (12.6%)
O 88 Tezaur Jidvei, Sauvignon
Blanc, Târnave, Transylvania 2017
(12.5%)
O 87 Paparuda, Pinot Grigio 2017
(11.5%)
O 87 Schwaben Wein, Fetească
Regală, Recas, Banat 2017 (11.5%)
O 87 Sole, Sauvignon Blanc, Recas,
Banat 2017 (12%)
O 86 Cramele Halewood, Colina
Piatra Alba Chardonnay-Viognier-
Feteasca Alba, Dealu Mare,
Muntenia & Oltenia 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Cramele Halewood, Paris
Street Pinot Grigio, Dealurile
Munteniei, Muntenia & Oltenia 2017
(13%)
O 86 Cramele Recaş, Domeniile
Recaş Fetească Regală, Recas,
Banat 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Epicentrum, Şarbă-Plăvaie,
Cotesti, Moldova 2017 (13.1%)
Bronze
rosé
O 86 Cramele Halewood, Colina
Piatra Alba Pinot Noir, Dealu Mare,
Muntenia & Oltenia 2017 (13.5%)
Northern Italy
(excluding Piedmont & Veneto)
Friuli-Venezia
Giulia
Silver
sparkling white
O 90 Ca’ Bolani, Brut, Prosecco
NV (11%)
Silver
white
O 92 Il Roncal, Ribolla Gialla, Colli
Orientali del Friuli 2017 (13%)
O 92 Miklus, Malvasia, Collio 2015
(14%)
O 92 Rodaro Paolo, Friulano, Colli
Orientali del Friuli 2016 (14%)
O 92 Vignaioli Specogna,
Identità, Colli Orientali del Friuli
2016 (14%)
O 91 Bottega, Pinot Grigio, Collio
2016 (13%)
O 91 La Viarte, Liende Friulano,
Colli Orientali del Friuli 2016 (14%)
O 86 Domenille Dealu Mare, Saac,
Dealu Mare, Muntenia & Oltenia 2017
(13.3%)
Bronze
red
O 88 Castel Huniade, Fetească
Neagră, Recas, Banat 2017 (13%)
O 88 Schwaben Wein, Merlot 2017
(12.5%)
O 87 Domeniul Bogdan, Reserva
Fetească Neagră, Murfatlar,
Dobrogea 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Iacob, Cabernet Sauvignon-
Fetească Neagră, Dealu Mare,
Muntenia & Oltenia 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 La Umbra, Merlot 2017 (13%)
O 86 Sarica Niculitel, Caii de la Letea
Fetească Neagră, Colinele Dobrogei,
Dobrogea 2013 (13.5%)
Slovakia
Bronze
sweet white
O 86 Tokaj & Co, 5 Puttonyos,
Tokajská 19l 90 (12.5%)
O 91 Lis Neris, Picol Sauvignon
Blanc, Friuli Isonzo 2016 (14%)
O 91 Marco Scolaris, Ribolla Gialla,
Collio 2017 (13%)
O 90 Antonutti, Sauvignon, Friuli
Grave 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Ca’ Bolani, Aquilis Sauvignon,
Friuli Aquilea 2016 (13%)
O 90 Ermacora, Friulano, Colli
Orientali del Friuli 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 La Roncaia, Eclisse, Venezia
Giulia 2016 (14%)
O 90 Lupinc, Vitovska, Venezia
Giulia 2017 (13%)
O 90 Muzic, Pinot Grigio, Collio
2016 (14%)
O 90 Pierpaolo Pecorari, Olivers
Pinot Grigio, Venezia Giulia 2015
(13%)
O 90 Pierpaolo Pecorari,
Sauvignon Blanc, Venezia Giulia
2016 (12.5%)
O 90 San Simone, Prestige Pinot
Grigio, Friuli Grave 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Torre Rosazza, Friulano,
Colli Orientali del Friuli 2016 (13%) ➢
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Chardonnay, Colli Orientali del
Friuli 2016 (13%)
O 90 Valentino Butussi, Ribolla
Gialla, Colli Orientali del Friuli
2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Vigneti le Monde, Pratum
Riserva, Delle Venezie 2014 (14%)
Silver
red
O 92 Castelvecchio, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Carso 2015 (13.5%)
O 91 Scarbolo, Refosco, Venezia
Giulia 2013 (13%)
O 90 Alessio Dorigo,
Montsclapade, Colli Orientali del
Friuli 2013 (14%)
O 90 Castelvecchio, Cabernet
Franc, Carso 2015 (13%)
O 90 Torre Rosazza, Pignolo, Colli
Orientali del Friuli 2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Traverso, Merlot, Colli
Orientali del Friuli 2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Traverso, Schioppettino di
Prepotto, Colli Orientali del Friuli
2014 (14%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 89 Alessio Dorigo, Blanc de Blancs
Pas Dose NV (12.5%)
O 89 La Delizia, Naonis Extra Dry,
Prosecco 2016 (11.5%)
O 88 Ca’ Bolani, Extra Dry, Prosecco
NV (10.5%)
O 86 Fantinel, One & Only Brut,
Prosecco 2017 (12%)
O 86 La Delizia, Naonis Extra Dry,
Prosecco NV (11%)
O 86 La Delizia, Naonis Jadér Cuvée
Brut, Friuli NV (11%)
O 86 San Simone, Il Concerto Brut,
Prosecco NV (11.5%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Le Favole, Malvasia, Friuli
Annia 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Le Vigne di Zamò, No Name
Friulano, Colli Orientali del Friuli
2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Luigi de Puppi, Ribolla Gialla,
Delle Venezie 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Piera Martellozzo 1899, Milo,
Friuli 2016 (14%)
O 89 Ronchi San Giuseppe,
Sauvignon, Colli Orientali del Friuli
2017 (13%)
O 89 Tenuta di Angoris, Riserva
Giulio Locatelli Spìule Chardonnay,
Colli Orientali del Friuli 2015 (13.5%)
O 89 Tenuta Villanova, Ronco Cucco
Friulano, Collio 2017 (13.5%)
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O 89 Venchiarezza, Sauvignon,
Venezia Giulia 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Alessio Dorigo, Ronc di Juri
Chardonnay, Colli Orientali del Friuli
2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Angoris, Riserva Giulio
Locatelli, Collio 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Ca’ Bolani, Opimio Pinot
Bianco, Friuli Aquilea 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Cantina Rauscedo, Sauvignon,
Friuli Grave 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Ca’Tullio, Chardonnay, Colli
Orientali del Friuli 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Colutta Gianpaolo, Pinot Grigio,
Colli Orientali del Friuli 2017 (13%)
O 88 Conte D’Attimis-Maniago,
Sauvignon, Colli Orientali del Friuli
2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Cristiana, Plozner Friulano,
Friuli Grave 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Dario Coos, Ribolla Gialla,
Venezia Giulia 2017 (13%)
O 88 Fossa Mala, Pinot Grigio, Friuli
Grave 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Gradis’Ciutta, Friulano, Collio
2016 (13.5%)
O 88 La Tunella, Biancoseto, Colli
Orientali del Friuli 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 La Viarte, Pinot Grigio, Colli
Orientali del Friuli 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Le Alte, Bidoli, Friulano, Friuli
2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Le Favole, Sauvignon Blanc,
Friuli 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Le Vigne di Zamò, Ronco delle
Acacie Chardonnay, Colli Orientali
del Friuli 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Muzic, Stare Brajde, Collio 2015
(13.5%)
O 88 Stocco, Sauvignon, Venezia
Giulia 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Tiare, Sauvignon, Collio 2017
(13.5%)
O 88 Traverso, Pinot Grigio, Colli
Orientali del Friuli 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Vignaioli Specogna, Duality,
Colli Orientali del Friuli 2016 (14%)
O 87 Angoris, Pinot Grigio, Collio
2016 (14%)
O 87 Cantina Rauscedo, Pinot
Grigio, Friuli Grave 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Castelvecchio, Sauvignon,
Carso 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Ca’Tullio, Viola Traminer, Friuli
Aquilea 2017 (13%)
O 87 Conte D’Attimis-Maniago,
Pinot Grigio, Colli Orientali del Friuli
2017 (13%)
O 87 Drius, Vignis di Siris, Friuli
Isonzo 2016 (13.9%)
O 87 La Roncaia, Pinot Grigio, Colli
Orientali del Friuli 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 La Tunella, Col Matiss
Sauvignon, Colli Orientali del Friuli
2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Lis Neris, Gris, Friuli Isonzo
2016 (14%)
O 87 Masi, Masianco, Delle Venezie
2017 (13%)
O 87 Scarbolo, Mattia, Friuli Grave
2015 (13%)
O 87 Scarbolo, My Time, Venezia O 86 Masùt da Rive, Pinot Grigio,
Giulia 2013 (13.5%) Friuli Isonzo 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Stocco, Sericus, Venezia Giulia O 86 Reguta, Pinot Grigio, Friuli
2016 (13.5%) 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Terre di Ger, Limine, Delle O 86 Rodaro Paolo, Pinot Grigio,
Venezie 2016 (13.5%) Colli Orientali del Friuli 2016 (14%)
O 87 Venchiarezza, Vigna del O 86 San Martino, Traminer, Friuli
Tempo, Venezia Giulia 2017 (13%) Grave 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Ca’Tullio, Pinot Grigio, Colli O 86 Scubla, Pomédes, Colli
Orientali del Friuli 2015 (14%)
Orientali del Friuli 2017 (13%)
O 86 Valpanera, Carato, Friuli
O 86 Colle Villano, Friulano, Colli
Orientali del Friuli 2016 (13%)
Aquilea 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Villa Vitas, Aromatico
O 86 Fernando Pighin, Pinot Grigio,
Traminer, Friuli 2016 (13%)
Collio 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Fernando Pighin, Sauvignon
Blanc, Friuli Grave 2017 (13%)
Bronze
O 86 Giorgio Colutta, Pinot Grigio, rosé
Colli Orientali del Friuli 2017 (13%)
O 87 Le Vigne di Zamò, Ramato
O 86 Gori, Giù Giù Chardonnay, Colli
Pinot Grigio, Colli Orientali del Friuli
Orientali del Friuli 2015 (12.5%)
2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Italo Cescon, Pinot Grigio,
O 86 Venchiarezza, Grey and Rosé,
Friuli Grave 2017 (12.5%)
Venezia Giulia 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Sauvignon O 86 Vignaioli Specogna, Ramato
Blanc, Friuli Grave 2017 (12.5%) Pinot Grigio, Venezia Giulia NV (14%)
Alessandro Torcoli
Northern Italy Regional Chair
What should we buy from here? Pinot Grigio
showed it is in great shape, earning a Best in
Show, three Golds, 10 Silvers and 37 Bronzes.
The finest of these are all £15 or more, but with the introduction of
the new DOC Pinot Grigio delle Venezie we expect improvement
in wines below this price point. In terms of the dominant variety,
Chardonnay is still on top – particularly if it is sparkling; of 69
medals given to the grape, 31 were for fizz. Franciacorta cleaned
up here: 33 medals including a Platinum. Our region’s other great
Italian sparkling wine, Trento, remained in the shadows, mainly
because only four samples were submitted, though all of them
earned Silver. Stylistically, there’s has been a welcome drop in
residual sugars in these wines: half the sparkling wines awarded
medals were low dosage (extra-brut or nature). Meanwhile, native
grapes are on the rise: Nebbiolo della Valtellina, a stylish and
assertive red, was much applauded and the focused elegant
Lagrein is improving. Sadly our Teroldego entries were by and
large surly and edgy. Of the whites, Lugana maintains its success,
and in Friuli, Ribolla and Friulano (which many still mistakenly call
Tocai) were outstanding, the former with a Platinum.
What should we keep an eye on? Italian native grapes are always
more interesting and well made than international varieties:
Cornalin from Valle d’Aosta gave an exciting performance,
winning a Platinum; and a vibrant Schioppettino from Friuli-
Venezia Giulia won Gold. Around the regions, the average quality
of Colli Orientali is increasing (particularly with Friulano) and Alto
Adige confirmed the fame of its whites, even with international
varieties like Sauvignon and Gewürztraminer – though recent
warm vintages have meant the latter has suffered. Lugana
continues to improve and the Riserva styles, or those with long
periods on fine lees, are producing more intriguing wines.

Bronze
red
O 89 Vigneti le Monde, Inaco
Riserva, Friuli Grave 2013 (14%)
O 88 Le Due Torri, Merlot, Friuli
Grave 2013 (13.5%)
O 88 Le Due Torri, Tazzelenghe,
Delle Venezie 2012 (13.5%)
O 88 Piera Martellozzo 1899,
Tabbor, Friuli 2016 (14%)
O 87 Gori, Nemas I° Pinot Nero, Colli
Orientali del Friuli 2015 (12.5%)
O 87 La Roncaia, Refosco, Colli
Orientali del Friuli 2013 (14.5%)
O 87 Rodaro, Romain Schioppettino,
Colli Orientali del Friuli 2012 (15%)
O 87 Sartori, Inargo, Delle Venezie
2014 (13%)
O 87 Vistorta, Vistorta Merlot, Friuli
Grave 2011 (13%)
O86 Antonutti, Ròs di Murì, Delle
Venezie 2014 (14%)
O 86 Blason, Bruma, Friuli Isonzo
2015 (14%)
O 86 Cantina Rauscedo, Villa Manin,
Venezia Giulia 2014 (13%)
O 86 Masùt da Rive, Pinot Nero,
Friuli Isonzo 2016 (14%)
O 86 Rodaro, Romain Refosco dal
Peduncolo Rosso, Colli Orientali del
Friuli 2012 (15.5%)
O 86 Tenuta Villanova, Refosco dal
Peduncolo Rosso, Friuli Isonzo 2015
(13.5%)
O 86 Valentino Butussi, Rosso di
Corte, Colli Orientali del Friuli 2012
(14%)
O 86 Valpanera, Superiore Refosco
dal Peduncolo Rosso, Friuli Aquilea
2014 (13%)
O 86 Venchiarezza, Refosco dal
Peduncolo Rosso, Venezia Giulia
2016 (13%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 88 Fossa Mala, Sclins Traminer,
Venezia Giulia 2013 (14%)
O 88 Rodaro, Pra Zenar, Colli
Orientali del Friuli 2015 (10%)
O 87 Dario Coos, Picolit, Colli
Orientali del Friuli Picolit 2016
(13.5%)
Lombardy
Silver
sparkling white
O 92 Ca’ d’Or, Pas Dosé,
Franciacorta 2011 (12.5%)
O 92 Cantine Francesco
Montagna, Bertè & Cordini Cuvée
Nero d’Oro Brut, Oltrepò Pavese
Metodo Classico NV (12.5%)
O 92 Fratelli Berlucchi,
Freccianera Saten, Franciacorta
2014 (12.5%)
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O 91 Majolini, Franciacorta Majolini
Brut, Franciacorta 2009 (12%)
O 91 Oltrenero, Brut Nature,
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico
2013 (12%)
O 91 Quaquarini Francesco,
Classese Pinot Nero Brut, Oltrepò
Pavese Metodo Classico 2010
(12.5%)
O 91 Vigneti Cenci, Nelson Cenci
Extra Brut, Franciacorta NV (12.5%)
O 90 Barone Pizzini, Animante
Extra Brut, Franciacorta NV (12%)
O 90 Corte Aura, Pas Dosé,
Franciacorta NV (12.5%)
O 90 Fattoria La Vialla, Il 35
Metodo Classico Extra Brut,
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico
2014 (12.5%)
O 90 Fratelli Berlucchi, Casa delle
Colonne Riserva Brut Nature,
Franciacorta 2010 (13%)
O 90 Guido Berlucchi, 61 Brut,
Franciacorta NV (12.5%)
O 90 Guido Berlucchi, 61 Saten
Brut, Franciacorta NV (12.5%)
O 90 La Montina, Extra Brut,
Franciacorta NV (12%)
O 90 Oltrenero, Brut, Oltrepò
Pavese Metodo Classico NV (12%)
O 90 Travaglino, Vincenzo Comi
Brut, Oltrepò Pavese Metodo
Classico 2008 (12.5%)
Silver
sparkling rosé
O 94 Villa Franciacorta, Bokè Noir
Pas Dosé Rosé, Franciacorta 2013
(12.5%)
O 91 Berlucchi, Freccianera Rosa
Brut, Franciacorta 2014 (12.5%)
O 91 Rebollini, Cruasè Brut,
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico
2011 (12.5%)
O 90 Majolini, Altéra Brut Rosé,
Franciacorta NV (12.5%)
Silver
sparkling red
O 91 Quaquarini, Riva di Sass Extra
Dry, Bonarda dell’Otrepò Pavese
2017 (13.5%)
Silver
white
O 92 Montonale, Montunal,
Lugana 2017 (13%)
O 91 Bertagna, Lugana 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Avanzi, Dorobianco, Garda
Bianco 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Cantina Gozzi, Terre di Olfino,
Garda Colli Mantovani 2017 (13%)
O 90 La Prendina Estate, Marks &
Spencer Pinot Grigio, Provincia de
Mantova 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Marchese Adorno, Arcolaio
Riesling Superiore, Oltrepò
Pavese 2016 (13%)
O 90 Montelio, Cortese, Oltrepò
Pavese 2016 (12.5%)
O 90 Pratello, Catulliano, Lugana
2017 (13%)
O 90 Tenuta Roveglia,
Vendemmia Tardiva Filo di
Arianna, Lugana 2014 (13.5%)
Silver
red
O 93 Nino Negri, Sfursat Carlo
Negri, Sforzato di Valtellina 2015
(15.5%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 89 Corte Aura, Satèn Brut,
Franciacorta 2012 (12.5%)
O 89 Fratelli Berlucchi, Freccianera
Brut, Franciacorta 2013 (12.5%)
O 89 Vigneti Cenci, Zero Brut
Nature, Franciacorta NV (12.5%)
O 88 Martini & Rossi, Riesling Brut,
Oltrepò Pavese NV (11.5%)
O 88 Padroggi La Piotta, Hay Wines
1231 Vintage Brut, Oltrepò Pavese
Metodo Classico 2014 (12.5%)
O 88 Quistello, 1.6 Armonia 2015 (12%)
O 88 Ricci Curbastro, Satèn Brut,
Franciacorta 2013 (12.5%)
O 88 Villa Franciacorta, Cuvette
Brut, Franciacorta 2010 (12.5%)
O 88 Villa Franciacorta, Diamant Pas
Dosé, Franciacorta 2012 (12.5%)
O 87 Castel Faglia, Tesco Finest
Brut, Franciacorta NV (12.5%)
O 87 Corte Aura, Brut, Franciacorta
NV (12.5%)
O 87 Fattoria La Vialla, Cuvée No1
Extra Brut, Oltrepò Pavese Metodo
Classico 2013 (12.5%)
O 87 Fratelli Berlucchi, Freccianera
Brut Nature, Franciacorta 2014 (12.5%)
O 87 Ricci Curbastro, Gualberto,
Franciacorta 2009 (12.5%)
O 86 Ca’ d’Or, Noble Cuvée Brut,
Franciacorta NV (12.5%)
O 86 Majolini, Blanc de Noir Brut,
Franciacorta NV (12.5%)
Bronze
sparkling rosé
O 89 Fattoria La Vialla, Cuvée Extra
Brut, Oltrepò Pavese Metodo
Classico 2014 (12.5%)
O 89 Guido Berlucchi, 61 Brut Rosé,
Franciacorta NV (12.5%)
O 88 La Montina, Extra Brut,
Franciacorta 2010 (12%)
O 88 Oltrenero, Cruasé Rosé Brut,
Oltrepò Pavese NV (12%)
O 87 Montelio, 17 Fiorile 1803 Pinot
Nero Brut, Oltrepò Pavese 2016
(12.5%)
O 86 Ca’ d’Or, Noble Rosé Brut,
Franciacorta NV (12.5%)
Bronze
sparkling red
O 86 Cantina Quistello, Frizzante,
Lambrusco Mantovano 2017 (10.6%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Cesari, Cento Filari, Lugana
2017 (13%)
O 88 Ancilla Lugana, Ella, Lugana
2017 (13%)
O 88 Cantina Gozzi, Le Falme
Moscato Secco, Provincia de
Mantova 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Tenuta Roveglia, Limne,
Lugana 2017 (13%)
O 87 Bulgarini Fausto, Lugana 2017
(12.5%)
O 87 Franzosi, Lugana 2017 (13%)
Bronze
rosé
O 88 Comincioli, Diamante, Riviera
del Garda Bresciano 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Franzosi, Valtènesi, Riviera del
Garda Classico 2017 (13%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Castello Bonomi, Cordelio,
Curtefranca 2011 (14%)
O 89 Castello degli Angeli,
Barbariccia, Valcalepio 2012 (14.5%)
O 89 Rivetti & Lauro, Ui’ Inferno 117,
Valtellina Superiore 2013 (13.5%)
O 88 Montelio, Solarolo, Oltrepò
Pavese Riserva 2013 (14%)
O 88 Triacca, Il Monastero, Sforzato
di Valtellina 2014 (15%)
O 87 Avanzi, Montecorno Rebo,
Benaco Bresciano 2015 (15%)
O 87 Marchese Adorno, Brugherio
Pinot Nero, Oltrepò Pavese 2016
(13.5%)
O 86 Cantina Gozzi, Magrini,
Provincia de Mantova 2013 (15%)
O 86 Comincioli, Riviera, Riviera del
Garda Bresciano 2013 (13%)
O 86 Comincioli, Sulèr, Riviera del
Garda Bresciano 2012 (14.5%)
O 86 Conte Vistarino, Pernice Pinot
Nero, Provincia di Pavia 2015 (14%)
O 86 Franzosi, Rebo, Benaco
Bresciano 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Marchese Adorno, Vigna del
Re, Oltrepò Pavese 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Olcru, Coppiere Pinot Nero,
Provincia di Pavia 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Padroggi La Piotta, 89 90 2013
(14%)
O 86 Roveglia, Ca’ d’Oro Cabernet
Sauvignon, Garda 2013 (15.5%) ➢
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sweet white
O 86 Il Poggio di Alessi Roberto, Il
Volpra Moscato, Provincia di Pavia
2017 (5%)
Bronze
sweet red
O 86 Cantine Francesco Montagna,
Oltrepò Pavese Sangue di Giuda
2017 (7.5%)
Trentino-
Alto Adige/
Südtirol
Silver
sparkling white
O 94 Ferrari, Maximum Brut,
Trento NV (12.5%)
O 94 Giulio Ferrari, Riserva del
Fondatore Riserva Extra Brut,
Trento 2006 (12.5%)
O 91 Ferrari, Perlé Brut, Trento
2011 (12.5%)
O 90 Cavit, Altemasi Millesimato
Brut, Trento 2013 (12.5%)
O 90 Mezzacorona, Mezza Extra
Dry, Vigneti delle Dolomiti NV (12%)
Silver
white
O 94 Nals Margreid, Baron
Salvadori Riserva Chardonnay,
Alto Adige/Südtirol 2015 (14%)
O 93 Nals Margreid, Sirmian Pinot
Bianco, Alto Adige/Südtirol 2016
(13.5%)
O 93 Tiefenbrunner, Vigna AU,
Alto Adige/Südtirol 2015 (14%)
O 92 Cantina Tramin, Nussbaumer
Gewürztraminer, Alto Adige/
Südtirol 2016 (14.9%)
O 92 Cantina Tramin, Stoan, Alto
Adige/Südtirol 2016 (14.2%)
O 92 Cantina Tramin, Unterebner
Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige/Südtirol
2016 (14.4%)
O 92 Cantina Valle Isarco, Aristos
Kerner, Alto Adige Valle Isarco
2016 (14.5%)
O 91 Cantina Valle Isarco, Aristos
Sylvaner, Alto Adige Valle Isarco
2016 (14%)
O 91 Maso Grener, VignaTratta
Chardonnay, Trentino 2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Peter Zemmer, Chardonnay,
Alto Adige/Südtirol 2017 (13.5%)
O 91 Peter Zemmer, Cortinie,
Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2016 (13.5%)
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O 91 St Michael-Eppan, Montiggl
Riesling, Alto Adige/Südtirol 2017
(13%)
O 91 St Pauls, Plötzner
Weissburgunder, Alto Adige/
Südtirol 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Alta Luna, Gewürztraminer,
Trentino 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Cantina Kurtatsch, Penóner
Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige/Südtirol
2016 (14%)
O 90 Casata Monfort, Pinot Grigio,
Trentino 2017 (13%)
O 90 Cavit, Bottega Vinai Nosiola,
Trentino 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Cavit, Terrazze della Luna
Pinot Grigio, Trentino 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Concilio, Arjent Sauvignon
Blanc, Trentino 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Riva del Garda, Loré
Chardonnay, Trentino Superiore
2016 (14%)
O 90 Rottensteiner, Carnol Pinot
Bianco, Alto Adige/Südtirol 2017
(14%)
O 90 St Pauls, Pinot Grigio, Alto
Adige/Südtirol 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Tiefenbrunner,
Feldmarschall von Fenner, Alto
Adige/Südtirol 2016 (13%)
O 90 Tiefenbrunner, Rachtl, Alto
Adige/Südtirol 2015 (14%)
Silver
red
O 90 Cantina Bolzano, Riserva
Taber Lagrein, Alto Adige/
Südtirol 2015 (14%)
O 90 Cantina Kurtatsch,
Frauenrigl Riserva Lagrein, Alto
Adige/Südtirol 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Cavit, Bottega Vinai Dunkel
Lagrein, Trentino 2015 (13%)
O 90 St Pauls, Passion Riserva
Lagrein, Alto Adige/Südtirol 2015
(14%)
O 90 St Pauls, Passion Riserva
Merlot, Alto Adige/Südtirol 2015
(14%)
O 90 St Pauls, Passion Riserva
Pinot Noir, Alto Adige/Südtirol
2015 (13.5%)
Silver
sweet white
O 91 Cantina Tramin, Terminum
Gewürztraminer, Alto Adige/
Südtirol 2015 (8%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Cantina Bolzano, Kleinstein
Gewürztraminer, Alto Adige/
Südtirol 2016 (15.5%)
O 89 Castel Sallegg, Pratum, Alto
Adige/Südtirol 2015 (14%)
O 89 Maso Cantanghel, Maso Papa
Pinot Grigio, Vigneti delle Dolomiti
2016 (13%)
O 89 Mezzacorona, Pinot Grigio,
Trentino 2017 (12.5%)
O 89 St Michael-Eppan, Pinot Grigio,
Alto Adige/Südtirol 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Asda, Extra Special Pinot
Grigio, Trentino 2017 (12%)
O 88 Cavit, Bottega Vinai Pinot
Grigio, Trentino 2017 (13%)
O 88 Concilio, Amsela d’Oro
Chardonnay, Trentino 2017 (13%)
O 88 Concilio, Contessa Giovanna
Manci Pinot Grigio, Trentino 2017
(13.5%)
O 88 Forte Alto, Pinot Grigio,
Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2017 (12%)
O 88 Maso Cantanghel, SotSàs
Cuvèe, Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Mezzacorona, Chardonnay,
Trentino 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Mezzacorona, Sauvignon
Blanc, Trentino 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Morrisons, The Best Pinot
Grigio, Trentino 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 St Michael-Eppan, Sanct
Valentin Gewürztraminer, Alto
Adige/Südtirol 2016 (15%)
O 87 Cantina Kurtatsch, Graun
Müller-Thurgau, Alto Adige/Südtirol
2016 (13%)
O 87 Concilio, Il Miliare, Vigneti delle
Dolomiti 2015 (13%)
O 87 Franz Haas, Manna, Vigneti
delle Dolomiti 2016 (13%)
O 87 Mastri Vernacoli, Sauvignon
Blanc, Trentino 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Cavit, Bottega Vinai Sauvignon
Blanc, Trentino 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Concilio, Nativi Pinot Grigio,
Trentino 2017 (13%)
Bronze
rosé
O 87 Monfort, Pinot Grigio Rosé,
Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2017 (13%)
O 87 Terrazze della Luna, Pinot Grigio,
Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2017 (12.5%)
Andrea Pritzker MW
was a judge on the
Northern Italy panel
Bronze
red
O 89 Cantina Bolzano, Mumelter
Riserva Cabernet, Alto Adige/
Südtirol 2015 (14%)
O 89 Riva del Garda, Maso Elesi,
Trentino Superiore 2015 (13.8%)
O 88 Cantina Rotaliana, Riserva,
Teroldego Rotaliano Superiore 2014
(13.5%)
O 88 Concilio, Khnott Lagrein,
Trentino 2016 (13%)
O 88 Mezzacorona, Marzemino,
Trentino 2016 (13%)
O 88 Mezzacorona, Teroldego
Rotaliano 2016 (13%)
O 88 Peter Zemmer, Rolhüt Pinot
Noir, Alto Adige/Südtirol 2016 (13%)
O 88 Riva del Garda, Maso Lizzone,
Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2015 (13.7%)
O 87 Cantina Rotaliana, Clesurae,
Teroldego Rotaliano 2014 (14%)
O 87 Castelfeder, Burgum Novum
Riserva Pinot Nero, Alto Adige/
Südtirol 2014 (14%)
O 87 Concilio, Mori Vecio Riserva,
Trentino 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Rottensteiner, Select Lagrein
Grieser Riserva, Alto Adige/Südtirol
2015 (12.9%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Teroldego,
Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2016 (12.5%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 88 Cantina Kurtatsch, Aruna,
Mitterberg 2016 (12%)
Valle d’Aosta
Bronze
red
O 88 Grosjean, Vigne Rovettaz
Fumin 2014 (13%)
O 86 Grosjean, Vigne Tzeriat Pinot
Noir 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Rosset Terroir, Syrah 2016 (12%)
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Silver
rosé
O 91 La Bollina, Tinetta,
Monferrato Chiaretto 2017 (13%)
O 90 Araldica, Definition, Gavi O 91 Vigneti Valle Roncati, Poderi
Silver sweet 2017 (12.5%) di Sopra Nebbiolo, Colline
sparkling white O 90 Broglia, La Meirana, Gavi Novaresi 2017 (13%)
2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Martini & Rossi, Asti NV
O 90 Giacomo Vico, Bricco Al Silver
(7.5%)
Pascolo, Roero Arneis 2016 (13%) red
Silver O 90 Kin, Erbaluce di Caluso 2013
O 94 Ca’ Bianca, Barolo 2013 (14%)
(13.5%)
white O 90 La Masera, Anima, Erbaluce O 94 Clavesana, Olo, Barolo 2013
(14%)
O 92 Cantina del Nebbiolo, di Caluso 2016 (13%)
O 94 Fontanafredda, Barolo 2013
Riveverse Nascetta, Langhe 2016 O 90 Magda Pedrini, La
(13.5%)
(13%) Piacentina, Gavi 2017 (12.5%)
O 94 Fratelli Martini Secondo Luigi,
O 91 Broglia, Vecchia Annata, Gavi O 90 Vigneti Aliberti, Luna di
Tesco Finest, Barolo 2013 (14%)
2009 (13.5%) Marzo, Piemonte 2017 (13%)
O 94 Luigi Bosca, Barbaresco
2014 (13%)
O 94 Montalbera, Levoluzione,
Barolo 2013 (14%)
O 94 Sobrero, Riserva Pernanno,
Stephen Brook Barolo 2012 (14%)
O 93 Batasiolo, Boscareto, Barolo
Piedmont Regional Chair 2013 (13.8%)
O 93 Batasiolo, Cerequio, Barolo
What should we buy from here?
2013 (13.7%)
Unsurprisingly, Barolo and Barbaresco form
O 93 Brandini, La Morra, Barolo
the centrepiece here. The 2013s showed very
2014 (13.5%)
well in both areas. After release they were elegant and charming, O 93 Cavallero Lorenzo, Cardìn,
but now they are taking on more weight. There were some lovely Dolcetto d’Asti 2016 (14%)
2015 Barbarescos too. The 2014s from Barolo are proving better O 93 Giovanni Rosso, Berry Bros &
than their reputation, emerging as fragrant, mid-bodied wines Rudd, Barolo 2013 (14%)
with finesse rather than power. The less expensive wines are fresh O 93 Marchesi di Barolo, Cannubi,
and forward, but there are more serious and structured wines too. Barolo 2013 (14%)
The recently released 2012 Barolo Riservas and 2013 Barbaresco O 93 Piazzo Armando,
Riservas were mighty and impressive. Other Nebbiolo wines Sottocastello di Novello, Barolo
Riserva 2012 (14.5%)
showed well, especially from Gattinara and Fara, but Roero did
O 93 Poderi Garona, Boca 2012
not shine. Barbera, whether from Asti or Alba, was problematic,
(13.5%)
especially in the hot vintage of 2015: too many sweet, oaky,
O 93 San Silvestro, Patres, Barolo
high-alcohol wines, although there were successes from Nizza 2014 (14%)
The 2016s were better balanced. But 2015 Dolcetto was more O 93 Tenuta Montemagno,
enjoyable and quaffable. Freisas from Asti were rustic and Soranus, Barolo 2012 (14%)
raucous, and Albarossas big and ungainly, but the Grignolinos had O 92 Alessandro Rivetto,
charm. Whites were a mixed bag: some neutral Chardonnays, but Lazzarito, Barolo 2012 (14.5%)
livelier, more mineral Gavis and riper Erbaluces. Many Arneis were O 92 Bel Colle, Pajorè, Barbaresco
marred by residual sugar or soapiness, although there were some 2015 (14.5%)
fresh, undemanding wines too. Some Moscatos from Asti were O 92 Bera, Rabajà, Barbaresco
excessively sweet, although we did enjoy a gorgeous passito. Riserva 2012 (14%)
O 92 Borgogno Francesco,
What should we keep an eye on? If the top Nebbiolos from Barolo Castellero, Barolo 2013 (14.5%)
and Barbaresco have become too pricey, look out for the excellent O 92 Borgogno, Barolo 2013 (14%)
if more rustic wines from appellations such as Gattinara, Boca and O 92 Burzi, Vecchie Viti Capalot,
Sizzano. Although our panel was disappointed by some Barberas, Barolo 2013 (14.5%)
at its best it’s still an unrivalled food wine, with succulent acidity O 92 Cantina del Nebbiolo, Perno,
and real quaffability – just avoid the overripe and alcoholic styles. Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 92 Casali del Barone, Barolo
Gavi used to be an exceptionally boring white wine, but today the
2013 (14%)
best examples are now vibrant and lively. Erbaluce is winning
O 92 Cascina Adelaide, Cannubi,
more recognition, and rightly so: it has surprising structure and
Barolo 2014 (14.5%)
extract, and more weight than Gavi. Nascetta is a revived white O 92 Cascina Ballarin, Bricco Rocca
grape on the rise too. Nebbiolo remains king, though, and quality Riserva Tistot, Barolo 2010 (14.5%)
has never been higher. O 92 Ciabot Berton, Roggeri,
Barolo 2013 (14.5%)
O 92 Criterion, Barolo 2013 (14.5%)
O 92 Gian Piero Marrone,
Barbaresco 2014 (14.5%)
O 92 Gian Piero Marrone,
Pichemej, Barolo 2014 (14.5%)
O 92 Giulia Negri, La Tartufaia,
Barolo 2013 (14.5%)
O 92 Il Botolo, Nizza 2015 (14.5%)
O 92 La Trava, Mossiere,
Barbaresco 2014 (14%)
O 92 L’Astemia Pentita, Cannubi,
Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 92 Livia Fontana, Villero, Barolo
2013 (14%)
O 92 Marchesi di Barolo, Peirigal,
Barbera d’Alba 2015 (14%)
O 92 Musso, Pora, Barbaresco
2015 (14%)
O 92 Paola Sordo, Roche di
Castiglione, Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 92 Pertinace, Nervo, Barbaresco
2015 (14%)
O 92 Pianpolvere Soprano, Bussia,
Barolo Riserva 2009 (14.5%)
O 92 Pier, Rio Sordo, Barbaresco
Riserva 2009 (14.5%)
O 92 Poderi Luigi Einaudi,
Cannubi, Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 92 Salvano, Barolo 2013 (14%)
O 92 Socré, Barbaresco 2014 (14.5%)
O 92 Terre del Barolo, Vinum Vita
Est, Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 91 Angelo Negro, Basarin,
Barbaresco 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Angelo Negro, San Giorgio,
Roero Riserva 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Borgogno, Barolo Riserva
2011 (15%)
O 91 Cantine Povero, Cabanè,
Langhe 2010 (14%)
O 91 Casa E di Mirafiore, Barolo
Riserva 2010 (14%)
O 91 Cascina Alberta, Giacone,
Barbaresco 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Cascina Boschetti Gomba,
Sernìe, Barolo 2013 (14.5%)
O 91 Clavesana, Dolcetto di
Dogliani 2017 (13.5%)
O 91 Diego Marengo, Vigna d’Vai,
Barolo Riserva 2008 (14.5%)
O 91 Fontanafredda, La Rosa,
Barolo 2014 (13.5%)
O 91 Fontanafredda, Tradizione,
Barolo 2014 (13.5%)
O 91 Francesco Rinaldi & Figli,
Cannubi, Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 91 La Spinona, Sorì Gepin,
Barolo 2012 (14%)
O 91 La Spinona, Söri Gepin,
Barolo 2013 (14%)
O 91 Luigi Bosca, Barolo 2013 (13.5%)
O 91 Massimo Rattalino,
Trentacinque35, Barolo 2012 (14.5%)
O 91 Nervi, Vigna Molsino,
Gattinara 2013 (13.5%)
O 91 Palazzo Rosso, Feudo Antico,
Barbera d’Alba 2016 (13%) ➢

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O 91 Pertinace, Marcarini,
Barbaresco 2015 (14%)
O 91 Pier, Vila, Barbaresco Riserva
2007 (14%)
O 91 Principiano, Boscareto,
Barolo 2013 (14%)
O 91 Raineri, Barolo 2014 (14.5%)
O 91 Raineri, Monserra, Barolo
2014 (14.5%)
O 91 Salvano, Barbaresco Riserva
2012 (14%)
O 91 Socré, Roncaglie, Barbaresco
2013 (14.5%)
O 91 Terre del Barolo, Svasata,
Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 91 Vigneti Valle Roncati, San
Bartolomeo Riserva, Sizzano 2013
(13%)
O 91 Voerzio Martini, Ciabot della
Luna, Barbera d’Alba 2016 (14%)
O 90 Abrigo Giovanni, Ravera,
Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 90 Adriano Grasso, Barbera
d’Asti Superiore 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Agostino Pavia & Figli,
Moliss, Barbera d’Asti Superiore
2015 (14%)
O 90 Angelo Negro, Sudisfà,
Roero Riserva 2015 (14%)
O 90 Batasiolo, Briccolina, Barolo
2013 (14%)
O 90 Berta Paolo, Evolution,
Barbera d’Asti 2017 (14.5%)
O 90 Booths, Barolo 2012 (14.5%)
O 90 Borgogno, Fossati, Barolo
2013 (14%)
O 90 Bosio, Boschi dei Signori,
Barbaresco 2015 (14%)
O 90 Bric Cenciurio, Barolo 2014
(14%)
O 90 Broccardo, Bricco San
Pietro, Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 90 Broccardo, I Tre Pais, Barolo
2014 (14%)
O 90 Camparo, Nebbiolo d’Alba
2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Cantina de Nebbiolo,
Meruzzano, Barbaresco 2013 (13.5%)
O 90 Cantina Mosparone,
Albugnano 2015 (14%)
O 90 Carlin de Paolo, Bricco della
Cappelletta, Cisterna d’Asti
Superiore 2015 (15%)
O 90 Carlo Giacosa, Maria Grazia
Nebbiolo, Langhe 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Carlo Giacosa, Montefico,
Barbaresco 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Cascina Val del Prete, Vigna
di Lino, Roero 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Casetta, Barolo 2013 (14%)
O 90 Casetta, Barolo Riserva 2011
(14.5%)
O 90 Castello del Poggio, Masaréj,
Barbera d’Asti 2015 (14%)
O 90 Dosio, Fossati, Barolo 2012
(14%)
O 90 Dosio, Momenti, Langhe
2013 (13.5%)
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O 90 Fontanafredda, Paiagallo,
Barolo 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Fontanafredda, Proprirta,
Barolo 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Forteto della Luja, Le Grive,
Monferrato 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Fratelli Giribaldi, Terre d’Uva
Masulin, Dolcetto d’Alba 2016
(13.5%)
O 90 Garesio, del Comune di
Serralunga d’Alba, Barolo 2014
(14%)
O 90 Gemma, Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 90 Gemma, Giblin, Barolo
Riserva 2010 (14%)
O 90 Giulia Negri, Serradenari,
Barolo 2013 (14%)
O 90 La Biòca, Aculei, Barolo 2014
(13.5%)
O 90 La Bollina, Bricchetta,
Monferrato 2016 (14%)
O 90 La Ganghija, Giacosa,
Barbaresco 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 La Gironda di Galandrino, La
Gena, Barbera d’Asti 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 La Spinona, Bricco Faset,
Barbaresco Riserva 2012 (14%)
O 90 Marchesi di Barolo, Barolo
2013 (14%)
O 90 Marco Bonfante, Bricco
Bonfante, Nizza Riserva 2014 (15%)
O 90 Marengo Mauro, Barolo 2013
(13.5%)
O 90 Mario Rivetti Cascina Serre,
Bricco Capre, Barbera d’ Alba
Superiore 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Montalbera, Laccento,
Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato
2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Montalbera, Nuda, Barbera
d’Asti Superiore 2015 (15%)
O 90 Montariolo, Costanza
Grignolino, Piemonte 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Negretti, Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 90 Olim Buada, Le Rocchette,
Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2015
(14.5%)
O 90 Palazzo Rosso, Sturcignot,
Nebbiolo d’Alba 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Palladino, Ornato, Barolo
2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Pelassa, Antaniolo, Roero
Riserva 2013 (14%)
O 90 Poderi Elia, Serracapelli,
Barbaresco 2013 (14%)
O 90 Poderi Luigi Einaudi, Terlo
Vigna Costa Grimaldi, Barolo 2014
(14%)
O 90 Réva, Barbera d’ Alba
Superiore 2016 (15%)
O 90 Réva, Barolo 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Roberto Sarotto, Currà,
Barbaresco Riserva 2013 (15.5%)
O 90 Scarpa, La Bogliona, Barbera
d’Asti Superiore 2010 (14.5%)
O 90 Sobrero, Parussi, Barolo
2014 (14%)
O 90 Sordo, Gabutti, Barolo 2014
(14%)
O 90 Sordo, Rocche di
Castiglione, Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 90 Stefano Farina, Silenzio,
Barbera d’Alba 2013 (14.5%)
O 90 Tenuta la Pergola, Bric du
Sivu, Monferrato 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Tenute Neirano, Tirteo,
Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2016
(13.5%)
O 90 Terre Astesane, Mumbersè,
Nizza 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Terre da Vino, Barolo Riserva
2009 (14%)
O 90 Terre del Barolo, Barolo
Riserva 2012 (14%)
O 90 Vigneti Valle Roncati, Ciada
Riserva, Fara 2012 (13.5%)
O 90 Vigneti Valle Roncati, Vigna
di Sopra Riserva, Fara 2012 (13.5%)
O 90 Villadoria, Barolo 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Villadoria, Del Comune di
Serralunga d’Alba, Barolo 2014
(13.5%)
Silver
sweet white
O 91 Bera, Moscato d’Asti 2017 (5%)
O 90 Forteto della Luja, Piasa
Rischei, Loazzolo 2013 (11%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 87 Bosca, Riserva del Nonno Brut
NV (12%)
O 87 Tosti, Cuvée Giulio I Brut, Alta
Langa 2011 (12.5%)
O 86 Cantina della Serra, Serra
Classic Brut, Erbaluce di Caluso 2012
(12.5%)
O 86 La Masera, Masilé Brut,
Erbaluce di Caluso 2013 (13%)
O 86 Tosti, Secco, Asti NV (11%)
Bronze sweet
sparkling white
O 88 Abbazia, Fiorino d’Oro
Moscato Dolce NV (7%)
O 86 Abbazia, Fiorino D’Oro, Asti
NV (7.5%)
O 86 Asda, Extra Special, Asti NV (7%)
O 86 Perlino, Dolce, Asti NV (7%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Antica Cascina dei Conti di
Roero, Roero Arneis 2017 (13%)
O 89 Ascheri, Arneis, Langhe 2017
(13.5%)
O 89 Cantina della Serra, Larol,
Erbaluce di Caluso 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Carlin de Paolo, Arneis, Terre
Alfieri 2017 (13%)
O 89 La Biòca, Bissia Chardonnay,
Langhe 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Marchesi di Barolo, Bric Amel,
Langhe 2016 (12.5%)
O 89 Paolo Ferri, Meja, Piemonte
2016 (13%)
O 89 Ridaroca, Roero Arneis 2017
(13.5%)
O 88 Batasiolo, Granée, Gavi 2017
(12.6%)
O 88 Batasiolo, Roero Arneis 2017
(13.4%)
O 88 Broglia, Bruno, Gavi 2016 (14%)
O 88 Broglia, Co-op Truly
Irresistible, Gavi 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Broglia, Villa Broglia, Gavi 2017
(13%)
O 88 Cantina del Nebbiolo, Roero
Arneis 2017 (14%)
O 88 Cantina Mosparone, Brina’
Sauvignon, Piemonte 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 La Giustiniana, Montessora,
Gavi 2016 (13%)
O 88 Molinetto, Re Lys, Gavi 2016
(13%)
O 88 Morra, Roero Arneis, Roero
Arneis 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Rabino, Roero Arneis 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Roberto Sarotto, Aurora, Gavi
2017 (12%)
O 88 Tenuta Montemagno, Solis Vis,
Monferrato 2015 (13%)
O 88 Vite Colte, Masseria dei
Carmelitani, Gavi 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Asda, Extra Special, Gavi 2016
(12%)
O 87 Cagliero, Rabel, Langhe 2016
(14%)
O 87 Cascina Castlèt, A Taj
Chardonnay, Piemonte 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Cascina La Doria, Gavi 2017
(12.5%)
O 87 Fontanafredda, Pradalupo,
Roero Arneis 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Il Cascinone, Fontanino
Riesling, Monferrato 2016 (12%)
O 87 Isolabella della Croce,
Sauvignon Blanc, Piemonte 2017
(13.5%)
O 87 La Scolca, Black Label, Gavi
2017 (12%)
O 87 Magda Pedrini, Gavi 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Massucco, Roero Arneis 2017
(13.5%)
O 87 Negro Angelo, Serra Lupini,
Roero Arneis 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Batasiolo, Sunsi, Langhe 2017
(13%)
O 86 Batasiolo, Vigneto Morino
Chardonnay, Langhe 2016 (12.9%)
O 86 Booths, Gavi 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Brandini, Le Coccinelle, Langhe
2017 (14.5%)
O 86 Brandini, Rebelle, Langhe 2016
(13.5%)
O 86 Broglia, Gavi 2017 (12%)
O 86 Ca’ Bianca, Gavi 2016 (12%)
O 86 Cascina Val del Prete, Luèt,
Roero Arneis 2017 (14%)
O 86 Cascina Valentino, Roero
Arneis 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Colle Manora, Mila, Monferrato
2015 (13.5%)

O 86 Cornarea, Roero Arneis 2017
(13.5%)
O 86 La Bollina, Ventola, Gavi 2017
(13.5%)
O 86 La Giustiniana, Lugarara, Gavi
2017 (12.5%)
O 86 La Toledana, Gavi di Gavi 2016
(13%)
O 86 Montalbera, Nudo, Langhe
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Roberto Sarotto, Bric Sassi,
Gavi 2017 (12%)
O 86 Salvano, Roero Arneis 2017
(13.5%)
O 86 San Matteo, Gavi 2017 (12%)
O 86 Socré, Chardonnay, Langhe
2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Terre da Vino, Venturina, Gavi
2017 (12.5%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Alessandro Motta, Barbera
d’Asti 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Alessandro Rivetto, Vigna
Rionda, Barolo 2012 (14%)
O 89 Amalia Cascina in Langa,
Bussia, Barolo 2013 (14.5%)
O 89 Asda, Extra Special, Barolo
2013 (14.5%)
O 89 Bel Colle, Monvigliero, Barolo
2014 (14.5%)
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judge Davide
Buongiorno
O 89 Bera, Basarin, Barbaresco
Riserva 2011 (14%)
O 89 Bruno Rocca, Rabajà,
Barbaresco 2014 (14.5%)
O 89 Cantina del Nebbiolo,
Barbaresco 2015 (14%)
O 89 Cantina Mosparone, Superiore,
Albugnano 2011 (14.5%)
O 89 Casa E di Mirafiore, Nebbiolo,
Langhe 2015 (13.5%)
O 89 Cascina Boschetti Gomba,
Barolo Riserva 2012 (14.5%)
O 89 Cascina Castlèt, Barbera d’Asti
2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Cortesole, Barolo 2013 (14%)
O 89 Cossetti, Nizza 2015 (14%)
O 89 Fortemasso, Castelletto,
Barolo 2013 (13.5%)
O 89 Ivaldi Dario, 1613, Nizza 2015
(14%)
O 89 La Spinona, Bergera, Barolo
2013 (13.5%)
O 89 Lodali, Lorens, Barbaresco
2015 (15%)
O 89 Lodali, Lorens, Barbera d’Alba
2016 (15%)
O 89 Massimo Rattalino,
Quarantatre43, Barbaresco 2013
(14.5%)
O 89 Massucco, Roero 2015 (14%)
O 89 Pelassa, Sot, Nebbiolo d’Alba
2014 (14%)
O 89 Pelissero, Tulin, Barbaresco
2014 (14%)
O 89 Pietro Rinaldi, Argante
Nebbiolo, Langhe 2015 (14%)
O 89 Podere Rocche dei Manzoni,
Vigna Madonna Assunta, Barolo
Riserva 2008 (14.5%)
O 89 Salvano, Maestrale, Barbera d’
Alba Superiore 2015 (14%)
O 89 Sordo, Perno, Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 89 Stefano Farina, Barolo 2013
(14.5%)
O 89 Tenuta Carretta, Cannubi,
Barolo 2012 (14%)
O 89 Tenuta Montemagno,
Mysterium, Barbera d’Asti Superiore
2015 (15%)
O 89 Tenute Cisa Asinari dei
Marchesi di Grésy, Martinenga,
Barbaresco 2014 (14.5%)
O 89 Terre del Barolo, Le Terre,
Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 89 Torraccia del Piantavigna,
Nebbiolo, Gattinara 2013 (14%)
O 89 Vengore, Mompirone, Barbera
d’Asti Superiore 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Vigne Juste, Barbera d’ Alba
Superiore 2013 (14.5%)
O 89 Vinchio-Vaglio Serra, I Tre
Vescovi, Barbera d’Asti Superiore
2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Adriano Grasso, Barbera d’Asti
2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Antica Cascina dei Conti di
Roero, Nebbiolo d’Alba 2016 (14%)
O 88 Baldi Pierfranco, Balau,
Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2015 (15%)
O 88 Batasiolo, Bussia Vigneto
Bofani, Barolo 2013 (13.8%)
O 88 Bel Colle, Nuwanda, Barbera
d’Asti Superiore 2016 (15.5%)
O 88 Bosio, Boschi dei Signori,
Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 88 Bric Cenciurio, Naunda, Barbera
d’ Alba Superiore 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Bricco dei Guazzi, Albarossa,
Piemonte 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Broccardo, La Martina, Barbera
d’Alba 2016 (15%)
O 88 Burzi, Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 88 Camparo, Barbera d’ Alba
Superiore 2015 (15%)
O 88 Cantina del Nebbiolo, Barbera
d’ Alba Superiore 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Cantina del Nebbiolo, Vigna
Valmaggiore, Nebbiolo d’Alba 2015
(14%)
O 88 Cantina La Maranzana,
Albarossa Le Giare, Piemonte 2015
(14.5%)
O 88 Carlo Romana, Rumanot,
Dolcetto di Dogliani 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Cascina Albano, Nebbiolo,
Langhe 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Cascina Barisel, La Cappelletta,
Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Cascina Castlèt, Passum,
Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2015 (15%)
O 88 Cascina Castlèt, Policalpo,
Monferrato 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Cascina del Monastero,
Nebbiolo, Langhe 2013 (14%)
O 88 Cascina Perfumo, Merope,
Nizza 2013 (15%)
O 88 Casetta, Barbera d’ Alba
Superiore 2014 (14%)
O 88 Chionetti, Briccolero, Dolcetto
di Dogliani 2016 (14%)
O 88 Ciabot Berton, Rocchettevino,
Barolo 2013 (14.5%)
O 88 Clavesana, Le Clou, Dolcetto di
Dogliani Superiore 2015 (14%)
O 88 Colle Firata, Mediliano, Barbera
del Monferrato Superiore 2013 (14%)
O 88 Colle Manora, Barbera d’Asti
Superiore 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Cossetti, La Vigna Vecchia,
Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Costa di Bussia, Tenuta
Arnulfo, Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 88 Dezzani, 80 Anni, Barbera
d’Asti Superiore 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Dezzani, Gli Scaglioni, Barbera
d’Asti Superiore 2011 (14.5%)
O 88 Dogliotti 1870, Castagnole Delle
Lanze, Barbera d’Asti 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Dosio, Barilà Nebbiolo, Langhe
2014 (14%)
O 88 Dosio, Barolo 2013 (13.5%)
O 88 Ferraris, Clàsic, Ruchè di
Castagnole Monferrato 2016 (15%)
O 88 Gemma, Colarej, Barolo 2014
(14%)
O 88 Gemma, Ruja Nebbiolo,
Langhe 2016 (14%)
O 88 Giacomo Fenocchio, Bussia 90
Dì, Barolo Riserva 2012 (14.5%)
O 88 Gozzelino, Ciabot d’la
Mandorla, Barbera d’Asti Superiore
2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Gozzelino, Sergio, Barbera
d’Asti Superiore 2011 (14.5%)
O 88 Gussalli Beretta, Fortemasso,
Barbera d’Alba 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Il Botolo, Barbera d’Asti
Superiore 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Il Cascinone, Crocera, Barbera
d’Asti Superiore 2015 (14%)
O 88 Il Cascinone, D’Annona, Barbera
d’Asti Superiore 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Ivaldi Dario, Piccona, Barbera
d’Asti 2017 (14%)
O 88 La Gironda di Galandrino, Le
Nicchie, Nizza 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Lanze, Barbera d’Asti 2016 (14%)
O 88 L’Astemia Pentita, Barolo 2014
(14%)
O 88 Le Ginestre, Sottocastello di
Novello, Barolo 2013 (14%)
O 88 Lodali, Lorens, Barolo 2014
(15%)
O 88 Marco Bonfante, Bussia, Barolo
2013 (15%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Peironte,
Barolo 2013 (13.5%)
O 88 Mo, Tunet, Barbera d’Asti
Superiore 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Morra, Roero 2015 (14%)
O 88 Morrisons, The Best, Barolo
2013 (14%)
O 88 Negretti, Mirau, Barolo 2014
(14.5%)
O 88 Paola Sordo, Ravera, Barolo
2014 (14%) ➢
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O 88 Paolo Ferri, XVNO, Colline
Novaresi 2007 (14%)
O 88 Piazzo Armando, Barolo 2014
(13.5%)
O 88 Pier, Rio Sordo, Barbaresco
2011 (14.5%)
O 88 Podere ai Valloni, Vigna
Cristiana, Boca 2010 (12.5%)
O 88 Podere Rocche dei Manzoni,
Perno Vigna Cappella di S. Stefano,
Barolo 2013 (14%)
O 88 Poderi Cellario, Dozzetti
Cornole, Dolcetto di Dogliani
Superiore 2016 (14%)
O 88 Poderi Elia, Superiore Vi Veje,
Barbera d’ Alba Superiore 2014 (15%)
O 88 Prever, Nebbie Autunnali 2015
(13.3%)
O 88 Rattalino Massimo,
Quarantadue42, Barbaresco 2014
(14.5%)
O 88 Rivetto, Leon, Barolo Riserva
2008 (15%)
O 88 Rizieri, Barbera d’ Alba
Superiore 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Rizieri, Sbilauta, Barbera
d’Alba 2016 (14%)
O 88 Roberto Sarotto, Elena la Luna,
Barbera d’Alba 2015 (15.5%)
O 88 Salvano, Barolo Riserva 2012
(14%)
O 88 Salvano, Gentilium Nebbiolo,
Langhe 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Sant’ Evasio, Nizza 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Scarpa, Tettimorra, Barolo
2012 (14%)
O 88 Tenuta Tenaglia, 1930 Una
Buona Annata, Barbera del
Monferrato Superiore 2013 (14.5%)
O 88 Tenute Neirano, Barolo 2014
(14%)
O 88 Terrenostre, Picula Rusa,
Dolcetto d’Alba 2015 (14%)
O 88 Torraccia del Piantavigna,
Nebbiolo-Vespolina, Ghemme 2012
(14.5%)
O 88 Vèngore, Belgardo Nebbiolo,
Terre Alfieri 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Vicara, Comune di Treville 33
Cascina Rocca, Barbera del
Monferrato 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Vinchio-Vaglio Serra,
Spadarossa, Monferrato 2015 (14%)
O 87 Angelini Paolo, Adamant,
Barbera del Monferrato Superiore
2015 (14.7%)
O 87 Beppe Marino, Quattro Filari,
Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2014 (15%)
O 87 Bosio, Egidio Barriques,
Barbera d’Alba 2016 (14%)
O 87 Bric Castelvej, Vigna
Mompissano, Barbera d’ Alba
Superiore 2016 (14%)
O 87 Bricco del Guazzi, Barbera
d’Asti 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Bricco della Cappelletta,
Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Cantamessa, La Vocata,
Barbera d’Asti 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Cantina di Nizza, Magister,
Barbera d’Asti Superiore Nizza 2015
(14%)
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O 87 Cascina Ballarin, Tre Ciabót,
Barolo 2013 (14.5%)
O 87 Cascina Gilli, Dedica, Barbera
d’Asti Superiore 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Colle Firata, Converso,
Monferrato 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Colle Manora, Rosso Barchetta
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,
Monferrato 2015 (14%)
O 87 Facchino, Carasöí, Dolcetto di
Ovada Superiore 2013 (13.5%)
O 87 Foglino, Se Ven, Barbera d’Asti
Superiore 2015 (15%)
O 87 Fratelli Serio & Battista
Borgogno, Cannubi, Barolo 2014
(14%)
O 87 Garesio, Barbera d’Asti
Superiore Nizza 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Marco Bonfante, Stella Rossa,
Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Massolino, Margheria, Barolo
2014 (14%)
O 87 Massucco, Trono, Nebbiolo
d’Alba 2015 (14%)
O 87 Montalbera, Lequilibrio,
Barbera d’Asti 2014 (14%)
O 87 Nizza, Ceppi Vecchi, Nizza 2015
(14%)
O 87 Pasquale Pelissero, Bricco San
Giuliano, Barbaresco 2014 (14%)
O 87 Piazzo Armando, Barbaresco
2015 (14%)
O 87 Rizieri, Barolo 2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Rizieri, Nebbiolo d’Alba 2015
(14%)
O 87 Tenuta Carretta, Bric Paradiso,
Roero Riserva 2012 (14%)
O 87 Tenuta la Fiammenga, Paion,
Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Tenuta Montemagno, Ruchè di
Castagnole Monferrato 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Tenuta Olim Bauda, Nizza 2014
(14%)
O 87 Tenuta Rocca, Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 87 Terre dei Santi, Albugnano
2015 (13.5%)
Piedmont Regional
Chair Stephen Brook
O 87 Vicara, Cantico della Crosia,
Barbera del Monferrato Superiore
2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Voerzio Martini, Ciabot della
Luna Nebbiolo, Langhe 2016 (14%)
O 86 Agostino Pavia & Figli, La
Marescialla, Barbera d’Asti
Superiore 2015 (15%)
O 86 Araldica, Barbera d’Asti
Superiore 2015 (14%)
O 86 Arione, Barolo 2012 (13.7%)
O 86 Asda, Extra Special, Barbera
d’Asti 2016 (13%)
O 86 Bel Colle, Simposio, Barolo
2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Bric Castelvej, Panera Alta,
Roero Riserva 2014 (14%)
O 86 Ca del Bric, Tre Lustri, Dolcetto
di Ovada Superiore 2011 (14.5%)
O 86 Cantina della Serra, Tupièl
Nebbiolo, Canavese 2015 (14%)
O 86 Castello di Tagliolo, La
Castagnola, Dolcetto di Ovada 2012
(14%)
O 86 Centovigne, Castellengo,
Coste della Sesia 2013 (13.5%)
O 86 Clavesana, Lan Nebbiolo,
Langhe 2015 (14%)
O 86 Colle Firata, Barbera del
Monferrato 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Columbo, Apertura Pinot Nero,
Piemonte 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Costa di Bussia, Barolo Riserva
2012 (14.5%)
O 86 Costa di Bussia, Vigna Campo
del Gatto, Barbera d’Alba 2013 (14.5%)
O 86 Fratelli Serio & Battista
Borgogno, Cannubi, Barolo Riserva
2012 (14.5%)
O 86 Gemma, Gelso, Barbera d’ Alba
Superiore 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 I Carpini, Bruma d’Autunno
Superiore Barbera, Colli Tortonesi
2009 (14%)
O 86 La Biòca, Ricciaia Superiore,
Dolcetto d’Alba 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 La Biòca, Zabaldà, Barbera
d’Alba 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 La Fiammenga, Barbera d’Asti
2016 (14.5%)
O 86 La Gironda, La Lippa, Barbera
d’Asti 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Lo Zoccolaio, Ravera, Barolo
Riserva 2012 (14.5%)
O 86 Lorenzo Cavallero, Etichetta
Bianca, Barbera d’Asti 2016 (15%)
O 86 Marco Bonfante, Albarone,
Piemonte 2013 (15%)
O 86 Monchiero, Barbera d’ Alba
Superiore 2016 (14%)
O 86 Moretti Adimari, Tinella,
Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Negretti, Rive, Barolo 2014
(14%)
O 86 Nino Costa, Gepin, Roero 2013
(14%)
O 86 Paola Sordo, Monvigliero,
Barolo 2014 (14%)
O 86 Pelassa, Barolo 2013 (14.5%)
O 86 Pico Maccario, Epico, Barbera
d’Asti Superiore 2015 (15%)
O 86 Pico Maccario, Tre Roveri,
Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2015
(14.5%)
O 86 Poggio, Croja, Barbera d’Asti
2016 (14%)
O 86 Salvano, Fosco, Dolcetto di
Diano d’Alba Superiore 2016 (14%)
O 86 Salvano, Incanto, Dolcetto di
Diano d’Alba 2016 (14%)
O 86 Scarpa, Tettineive, Barbaresco
2013 (14%)
O 86 Tenuta Carretta, Cascina
Bordino, Barbaresco 2012 (14%)
O 86 Tenuta Carretta, Podio
Nebbiolo, Langhe 2016 (14%)
O 86 Tenuta La Meridiana, Tra la
Terra e il Cielo, Barbera d’Asti
Superiore 2015 (15%)
O 86 Tenuta la Pergola, La
Cappelletta, Barbera d’Asti
Superiore 2015 (15%)
O 86 Tenuta Rocca, Vigna Sorì
Ornati, Nebbiolo d’Alba 2016 (15%)
O 86 Tenuta Santa Caterina,
Arlandino, Grignolino d’Asti 2016
(13%)
O 86 Tenuta Tamburnin, Le 3 Seuri
Superiore, Freisa d’Asti 2014 (14%)
O 86 Tenuta Tenaglia, Emozioni,
Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2012
(14.5%)
O 86 Tenuta Tenaglia, Syrah,
Piemonte 2011 (14.5%)
O 86 Tenute Cisa Asinari dei
Marchesi di Grésy, Monferrato 2011
(13.5%)
O 86 Terre dei Santi, Zaffo, Freisa
d’Asti 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Terre Sabaude, Superiore,
Nebbiolo d’Alba 2015 (14%)
O 86 Vigne dei Mastri, Galileo,
Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2014 (15%)
O 86 Vinchio-Vaglio Serra, Vigne
Vecchie, Barbera d’Asti Superiore
2014 (14.5%)
 SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES PIEDMONT – PORT & MADEIRA

Bronze O 87 Negro Maria Luigina, Moscato

sweet white
O 89 Dogliotti, Berlet Castagnole
Delle Lanze, Moscato d’Asti 2017
(6%)
O 88 Carlin de Paolo, Moscato d’Asti
2017 (5%)
O 88 Cascina Castlèt, Moscato d’Asti
2017 (5.5%)
O 88 Cerrino, Moscato d’Asti 2017
(5.5%)
O 88 Gianni Doglia, Moscato d’Asti
2017 (5%)
O 88 La Gironda, Moscato d’Asti
2017 (5%)
O 88 La Trava, Moscato d’Asti 2017
(5%)
O 88 Natincò, Moscato d’Asti 2017
(5.5%)
O 88 Soria, Moscato d’Asti 2017 (5%)
O 87 Beppe Marino, Moscato d’Asti
2017 (5%)
O 87 Bricco Riella, Moscato d’Asti
2017 (5%)
O 87 Ca’ D’Gal, Lumine, Moscato
d’Asti 2017 (5%)
O 87 Gozzelino, Bruna, Moscato
d’Asti 2017 (6%)
O 87 Il Botolo, Moscato d’Asti 2017
(5%)
O 87 Marenco, Passrì Scrapona,
Strevi 2013 (13.5%)
d’Asti 2017 (5.5%)
O 86 Abbazia, Moscato d’Asti 2017
(5.5%)
O 86 Alessandro Motta, Moscato
d’Asti 2017 (5.5%)
O 86 Arione, Moscato d’Asti 2017
(5.4%)
O 86 Bussi Piero, Moscato d’Asti
2017 (5.5%)
O 86 Castello del Poggio, Moscato
d’Asti 2017 (5%)
O 86 Fabio Perrone, Moscato d’Asti
2017 (5%)
O 86 Isolabella della Croce,
Valdiserre Canelli, Moscato d’Asti
2017 (5.5%)
O 86 La Bruciata, Oscar Bosio,
Moscato d’Asti 2017 (5.5%)
O 86 Marenco, Scrapona, Moscato
d’Asti 2017 (5.5%)
O 86 Michele Viano, Moscato d’Asti
2017 (5.5%)
O 86 Terrenostre, Spatuss, Moscato
d’Asti 2017 (5.5%)
Bronze
sweet red
O 87 La Gironda di Galandrino,
Brachetto d’Acqui 2017 (5.5%)
O 86 Cascina Gilli, Gilli, Malvasia di
Castelnuovo Don Bosco 2017 (5.5%)
Richard Mayson
Port & Madeira Regional Chair
What should we buy from here? The short
answer: nearly everything! Our panel was
bowled over by the quality of most of the
Madeiras – in one flight unanimously awarding a Gold medal to
every wine. Among the Ports there were some beautiful aged
tawnies at all levels and some equally impressive colheitas
(tawnies from a single year). Encouragingly, 10-year-old tawnies
were mostly back on form after some weak results over the past
few years. Look out for some lovely, upfront late-bottled vintage
Ports (LBVs) from the 2013 vintage and single-quinta vintage
Ports from 2015, the best of which will age well for the medium to
long term. For value, you can’t beat some of the medal-winning
ruby and reserve wines – including our Value Platinum winner
from Morrisons – which show just how good winemaking has
become across the board in the Douro over recent years.
What should we keep an eye on? From Madeira, look out for the
Tinta Negra grape which is now allowed to be listed on bottles and
enjoys similar status to the classic white grapes. We saw a lovely,
mature 2001 Tinta Negra colheita from Leacock. Meanwhile, white
Ports now enjoy parallel status to aged tawnies and colheitas, and
we were very impressed by some very fine (if rather esoteric)
examples of cask-aged white Port.

O 93 Quinta do Crasto, Vintage O 92 Pingo Doce, 10 Year Old

2015 (20%) Tawny (20%)
O 93 Quinta do Infantado, Late O 92 Pingo Doce, Late Bottled

Port & Madeira

Port
Silver
O 94 Adriano Ramos Pinto, 30
Year Old Tawny (20.5%)
O 94 Alves de Sousa, Vintage 2015
(19.5%)
O 94 Bulas, Vintage 2015 (20.2%)
O 94 Burmester, 10 Year Old
Tawny (20%)
O 94 C da Silva, Dalva, Colheita
2004 (20%)
O 94 Dow's, 20 Year Old Tawny
(20%)
O 94 Ferreira, Duque de Bragança,
20 Year Old Tawny (20%)
O 94 Fonseca, Unfiltered, Late
Bottled Vintage 2011 (20%)
O 94 JH Andresen, Century, 10
Year Old Tawny (20%)
O 94 Marks & Spencer, Late
Bottled Vintage 2012 (20%)
O 94 Rozès, Late Bottled Vintage
2013 (19.7%)
O 94 S Leonardo, 30 Year Old
Tawny (20%)
O 94 Sandeman, 20 Year Old
Tawny (20%)
O 94 Sandeman, Late Bottled
Vintage 2013 (20.5%)
O 94 Sandeman, Quinta do Seixo,
Single Quinta Vintage 2015 (20%)
O 94 Vista Alegre, Colheita 1998
(20%)
O 93 C da Silva, Dalva, 20 Year Old
Tawny (20%)
O 93 Cálem, 10 Year Old Tawny
(20%)
O 93 Ferreira, Late Bottled
Vintage 2013 (20.5%)
O 93 Gran Cruz Porto, Late
Bottled Vintage 2001 (20%)
O 93 JH Andresen, Colheita 1997
(20%)
O 93 Morrisons, Special, Reserve
(20%)
O 93 Porto Cruz, Signature
Reserve, Reserve (19%)
Bottled Vintage 2013 (19.5%)
O 93 Quinta do Pégo, Late Bottled
Vintage 2013 (20%)
O 93 Warre's, Quinta da
Cavadinha, Single Quinta Vintage
2004 (20%)
O 92 Alves de Sousa, Quinta da
Gaivosa, Late Bottled Vintage
2013 (19.5%)
O 92 Bulas, Late Bottled Vintage
2013 (20%)
O 92 Bulas, Ruby (20%)
O 92 C da Silva, Dalva, Late
Bottled Vintage 2011 (20%)
O 92 Cockburn's, Special, Reserve
(20%)
O 92 Fonseca, Vintage 1985 (20%)
O 92 Graham's, Amostra, Late
Bottled Vintage 2013 (20%)
O 92 Graham's, Quinta dos
Malvedos, Single Quinta Vintage
2005 (20%)
O 92 Gran Cruz Porto, 10 Anos, 10
Year Old Tawny (20%)
O 92 Marks & Spencer, Vintage
2011 (20%)
O 92 Martha's, Fine, Ruby (19%)
O 92 Offley, 10 Year Old Tawny
(20%)
O 92 Offley, Late Bottled Vintage
2013 (20.5%)
Vintage 2013 (20%)
O 92 Quinta das Lamelas, 30
Years Old, White (20%)
O 92 Sandeman, 10 Year Old
Tawny (20%)
O 92 Sandeman, The Word,
Vintage 2000 (20%)
O 92 Symington Family Estates,
Tesco Finest, Vintage 1997 (20%)
O 92 Taylor's, Quinta de Vargellas,
Single Quinta Vintage 2002
(20.5%)
O 92 Taylor's, Very Old Single
Harvest, Colheita 1968 (20.5%)
O 92 Vasques de Carvalho, Special
Reserve, White (20%)
O 92 Vasques de Carvalho, 10
Year Old Tawny (20%)
O 92 Vieira de Sousa, Late Bottled
Vintage 2013 (20%)
O 92 Vincent Bouchard, Quinta do
Tedo, Single Quinta 2015 (19.5%)
O 92 Vista Alegre, Unfiltered, Late
Bottled Vintage 2013 (20%)
O 91 C da Silva, Dalva, Colheita
1997 (20%)
O 91 Cálem, Colheita 2002 (20%)
O 91 Graham's, 10 Year Old Tawny
(20%)
O 91 JH Andresen, Colheita 2005
(20%) ➢

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O 91 Rozès, Quinta do Grifo,
Vintage 2015 (19.6%)
O 91 Symington Family Estates, In
Partnership with Waitrose
Reserve Tawny, Reserve (20%)
O 91 Symington, Morrisons The
Best, 10 Year Old Tawny (20%)
O 91 Taylor's, Late Bottled Vintage
2012 (20%)
O 90 Bulas, Reserva, Tawny (20%)
O 90 Ferreira, Dona Antonia
Reserva, White (20%)
O 90 Ferreira, Quinta do Porto,
10 Year Old Tawny (20%)
O 90 Fonseca, 20 Year Old Tawny
(20%)
O 90 Fonseca, Guimaraens,
Vintage 1998 (20%)
O 90 Fonseca, Terra Prima,
Reserve (20%)
O 90 Marks & Spencer, 10 Year Old
Tawny (20%)
O 90 Marks & Spencer, Finest,
Reserve (20%)
O 90 Sandeman, Founder's,
Reserve (20%)
O 90 Porto Cruz, Lágrima, White
(19%)
O 90 Taylor's, 20 Year Old Tawny
Port, 20 Year Old Tawny (20%)
O 90 Vasques de Carvalho,
Vintage 2015 (20.5%)
Bronze
O 89 Bulas, Colheita 1996 (20%)
O 89 Croft, Quinta da Roeda, Single
Quinta Vintage 2002 (20%)
O 89 Dow's, 10 Year Old Tawny (20%)
O 89 Ferreira, 10 Years Old, White
(20%)
O 89 Marks & Spencer, Special
Reserve Port Decanter, Reserve
(20%)
O 89 Quinta da Pacheca, 20 Year
Old Tawny (19.2%)
O 89 Ramos Pinto, Adriao Reserva,
White (19.5%)
O 89 Ramos Pinto, Quinta de
Ervamoira, 10 Year Old Tawny (20%)
O 89 Vincent Bouchard, Quinta do
Tedo Fine, Tawny (19.5%)
O 88 Booths, Finest, Reserve (19.5%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, 20 Year Old Madeira
Tawny (20%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Royal Palace, Silver
Colheita 2002 (20%)
O 88 Mellor's College, Fine, Ruby
(19%)
Malmsey
O 88 Messias, 30 Year Old Tawny
(20%) O 92 Henriques & Henriques, 15
O 88 Morrisons, Tawny (20%) Year Old Malvasia (20%)
O 88 Symington Family Estates, In
Partnership with Waitrose, Late Tinta Negra
Bottled Vintage 2012 (20%)
O 90 Leacock's, Tinta Negra
O 87 Booths, 20 Year Old Tawny
Colheita 2001 (19%)
(19.5%)
O 90 Marks & Spencer, 5 Year Old
O 87 Booths, Late Bottled Vintage
Finest Medium Rich Tinta Negra
2013 (19.5%)
(19%)
O 87 Quinta and Vineyard Bottlers
Vinhos, Contemporal 10 Year Old
Tawny (20%) Bronze
O 87 Vieira de Sousa, Tawny (19.5%)
O 86 Alves de Sousa, Caldas, White
(19.5%) Tinta Negra
O 86 Quinta das Lamelas, Late O 89 Henriques & Henriques, 50
Bottled Vintage 2012 (20%) Year Old Tinta Negra (20%)
O 86 Sandeman, Imperial Reserve,
Tawny (20%)

Sarah Ahmed
Portugal Regional Chair
What should we buy from here? This year,
Portugal
Portugal enhanced its reputation for value.
Two of our three Platinums were Value O 92 Rui Roboredo Madeira,
winners – an Alvarinho from Vinho Verde’s Monção e Melgaço Silver Beyra Reserva Quartz, Beira
sub-region and a Douro red, while an unoaked Douro red for just sparkling white Interior 2017 (13.9%)
£11.50 took top honours with a Value Best in Show. With two O 90 Vértice, Brut, Douro 2011 O 92 Soito Wines, Reserva
Golds for unoaked Alentejo reds, recognition that wood doesn’t (12.5%) Encruzado, Dão 2016 (13.5%)
necessarily mean good is great news for consumers – unoaked O 91 António Lopes Ribeiro, Casa
and lightly oaked reds in lower price brackets from leading Silver de Mouraz Encruzado, Dão 2016
regions generally performed well. Equally, with two excellent (13%)
white O 91 Bojador, Alentejano 2017 (12%)
consecutive vintages – 2016 and 2017 – there’s plenty on offer. For
whites, unoaked examples from regions that deliver emphatic O 93 Casa de Vilacetinho, O 91 Morgado de Silgueiros,
freshness performed well (Vinho Verde and Beira Interior each Avesso-Loureiro, Vinho Verde Encruzado, Dão 2017 (14%)
2017 (12.5%) O 90 Adega de Palmela, Palmelão
striking Gold), while restrained oak enhanced fruit vibrancy in
O 93 Quinta dos Abibes, Sublime, Verdelho-Arinto-Fernão Pires-
warmer areas; the Alentejo and Douro fielded their best entries
Bairrada 2015 (13.5%) Chardonnay, Palmela 2017 (12.5%)
yet. My stand out variety and region was the white Encruzado
O 93 Rainha do Mar, Fernão Pires, O 90 Adega de Vila Real, Reserva,
from Dão. It is one of Portugal’s most complex, structured whites Douro 2017 (12.5%)
Peninsula de Setúbal 2017 (12%)
and we showered them with Silvers. As ever, fortified Moscatels O 93 Valados de Melgaço, Reserva O 90 Caminhos Cruzados, Titular
looked and tasted golden. Wresting the crown from Moscatel de Alvarinho, Monção e Melgaço, Encruzado, Dão 2016 (13%)
Setúbal, a stunning vintage Moscatel do Douro reminded us that Vinho Verde 2016 (13%) O 90 Divai, Reserva, Alentejano
this region’s fortified prowess does not just revolve around Port. O 92 Aveleda, Loureiro-Alvarinho, 2016 (14%)
What should we keep an eye on? In 2017, I tipped Vinho Verde’s Vinho Verde 2017 (11.5%) O 90 Esporão, Reserva, Alentejo
O 92 Aveleda, Reserva da Família, 2016 (13.5%)
Avesso grape for success and, with a Gold, Silver and Bronze this
Bairrada 2016 (12.5%) O 90 José de Campos, Quinta da
year, wished I had placed a bet on it! Flourishing in warmer, drier
O 92 Quinta da Raza, Colheita Pousada Areal Arinto, Vinho
areas (notably the sub-region of Baião bordering the Douro)
Selecionada Avesso, Vinho Verde Verde 2017 (12.5%)
wines have uncommon intensity of fruit and incredible minerality. 2017 (13.5%) O 90 Monte dos Perdigões,
We did not have many straight Arintos, but a sterling performance O 92 Quinta de Lemos, Dona Poliphonia Reserva, Alentejano
from examples from Bucelas (its traditional heartland), Bairrada Paulette, Dão 2015 (13.5%) 2016 (13.5%)
and Vinho Verde showed its hallmark freshness, line and length. O 92 Rocim, Mariana, Alentejano O 90 Pingo Doce, Colheita
2017 (12%) Seleccionada, Dão 2017 (12.5%)

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O 90 Quinta da Lixa, Escolha
Loureiro, Vinho Verde 2017 (12%)
O 90 Quinta da Raza, Dom Diogo
Alvarinho, Minho 2017 (13%)
O 90 Quinta da Romeira, Prova
Régia Arinto, Bucelas 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Quinta do Crasto, Superiore,
Douro 2016 (12.5%)
Silver
rosé
O 91 Carm, Touriga Nacional,
Douro 2017 (13%)
O 90 Quinta Nova, De Nossa
Senhora do Carmo, Douro 2017
(13.5%)
Silver
red
O 93 Adega de Redondo, Porta da
Ravessa Colheita Especial,
Alentejo 2017 (13.5%)
O 93 Alma da Vinha, Douro 2016
(13.5%)
O 93 Divai, Reserva, Alentejo 2015
(14%)
O 93 Duorum, Tons de Duorum,
Douro 2016 (13.5%)
O 93 Quinta do Couquinho,
Colheita, Douro 2015 (14%)
O 93 Quinta do Piloto, Reserva,
Palmela 2014 (14%)
O 92 Bojador, Alentejano 2017
(14%)
O 92 Herdade da Malhadinha
Nova, Touriga Nacional Da
Peceguina, Alentejano 2015 (14%)
O 92 Herdade das Servas, Vinhas
Velhas, Alentejano 2014 (15.5%)
O 92 Horta Osório, Colheita,
Douro 2015 (14%)
O 92 Monte da Ravasqueira, Guarda
Rios, Alentejano 2017 (13.5%)
O 92 Quinta da Pacheca, Pacheca
Superior, Douro 2014 (14%)
O 92 Quinta da Pacheca, Reserva
Vinhas Velhas, Douro 2014 (14%)
O 91 Esporão, Assobio Touriga
Nacional-Tinta Roriz-Touriga
Franca, Douro 2016 (13%)
O 91 Picos do Couto, Grande
Escolha, Dão 2012 (14.8%)
O 91 Quinta de Valbom, Reserva,
Douro 2013 (14%)
O 91 Quinta do Pégo, Signature
Wouter Pienaar, Douro 2014 (14%)
O 90 Adega de Borba, Senses Petit
Verdot, Alentejano 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Alves Vieira, Alicante
Bouschet-Trincadeira-Touriga
Nacional, Alentejano 2017 (14%)
O 90 Busto, Reserva Touriga
Nacional, Douro 2014 (13.7%)
O 90 Carm, Grande Reserva,
Douro 2014 (14%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES PORT & MADEIRA – PORTUGAL
O 90 Carmim, Monsaraz Reserva,
Reguengos, Alentejo 2015 (13.8%)
O 90 Carmim, Terra Lenta
Premium, Reguengos, Alentejo
2016 (14.3%)
O 90 Casa Relvas, Herdade São
Miguel Reserva, Alentejano 2015
(14.5%)
O 90 Coutada Velha, Signature,
Alentejano 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Guarda Rios, Signature,
Alentejano 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Herdade das Servas,
Alentejano 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Horta Osório, Sousão, Douro
2015 (14%)
O 90 Monte dos Perdigões,
Poliphonia Signature, Alentejano
2013 (15%)
O 90 Quinta da Côrte, Princesa,
Douro 2015 (15%)
O 90 Quinta da Plansel, Selecta
Reserva, Alentejano 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Quinta das Tecedeiras,
Reserva, Douro 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Quinta do Pégo, Vinhas
Velhas, Douro 2014 (15%)
O 90 Quinta Nova, Terroir Blend
Reserva, Douro 2016 (14%)
O 90 Ramos Pinto, Duas Quintas
Reserva, Douro 2015 (15%)
O 90 S&R, Douro 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Symington Family Estates,
Altano Organic, Douro 2016 (13%)
O 90 Teoria, Touriga Nacional,
Douro 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Vinilourenço, D Graça
Grande Reserva Vinhas Antigas,
Douro 2013 (14.9%)
Silver
sweet white
O 94 Cooperativa do Cartaxo,
Bridão Colheita Tardia Late
Harvest, Tejo 2016 (12.5%)
Silver
sweet fortified
O 93 Casa Ermelinda Freitas,
Superior, Moscatel Roxo de
Setúbal, Setúbal 2010 (18.5%)
O 90 Casa Ermelinda Freitas,
Moscatel de Setúbal, Setúbal NV
(17.5%)
O 90 Reynolds, Robert R Reynolds
2008 (19%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Alves Vieira, Antao Vaz-Fernao
Pires-Roupeiro, Alentejano 2017
(12%)
O 89 Carlos Lucas, Ribeiro Santo
Encruzado, Dão 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Casa de Vilacetinho, Superior
Avesso, Amarante, Vinho Verde
2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Herdade da Fonte Coberta,
Reserva, Alentejano 2016 (13%)
O 88 Anselmo Mendes, Contacto
Alvarinho, Monção e Melgaço, Vinho
Verde 2017 (13%)
O 88 Borges, Reserva, Dão 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Busto, Reserva, Douro 2016
(13.8%)
O 88 Casa da Passarella, O
Oenólogo Encruzado, Serra da
Estrela, Dão 2016 (13%)
O 88 Casa de Vilacetinho, Avesso-
Alvarinho, Vinho Verde 2017 (13%)
O 88 Conde Vimioso, Tejo 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Contemporal, Peninsula de
Setúbal 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Divai, Alentejano 2017 (13%)
O 88 Esporão, Monte Velho Antão
Vaz-Roupeiro-Perrum, Alentejano
2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Kopke, Reserva, Douro 2016
(13%)
O 88 Madre de Agua, Terras
Encruzado, Serra da Estrela, Dão
2017 (13%)
O 88 Portas da Candeeira,
Alentejano 2016 (13%)
O 88 Quinta da Lixa, Aromas das
Castas Alvarinho-Loureiro, Vinho
Verde 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Quinta da Raza, Avesso-
Alvarinho, Basto, Vinho Verde 2016
(13%)
O 88 Quinta de Porrais, Douro 2017
(13%)
O 88 Quintas de Caíz, Encostas de
Caíz Grande Escolha, Vinho Verde
2017 (12%)
O 88 Vértice, Grande Reserva,
Douro 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Alma da Vinha, Douro 2017
(12.5%)
O 87 Casa Burmester, Reserva,
Douro 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Casa da Passarella, A
Descoberta, Serra da Estrela, Dão
2017 (13%)
O 87 Casa de Vilacetinho, Avesso-
Arinto, Vinho Verde 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Casa de Vilacetinho, Superior
Avesso, Vinho Verde 2017 (13%)
O 87 Casa Ferreirinha, Papa Figos,
Douro 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Casa Santos Lima, Palha Canas,
Lisboa 2017 (13%)
O 87 Contemporal, Alentejano 2016
(12.7%)
O 87 Morrisons, The Best, Douro
2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Portal da Calçada, Reserva,
Vinho Verde 2017 (11.5%)
O 87 Quinta da Lixa, Terras do Minho
Loureiro-Trajadura-Arinto, Vinho
Verde 2017 (10.5%)
O 87 Quinta das Arcas, Conde Villar
Alvarinho-Trajadura, Vinho Verde
2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Quinta de Curvos, Alvarinho,
Minho 2017 (13%)
O 87 Quinta de Lourosa, Loureiro,
Vinho Verde 2017 (11.5%)
O 87 Quinta do Casal Monteiro,
Chardonnay-Arinto, Tejo 2017 (13%)
O 87 Quintas de Caiz, Encostas de
Caíz Alvarinho, Minho 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Soalheiro, Alvarinho, Monção e
Melgaço, Vinho Verde 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Termos, Beira Interior 2017 (13%)
O 87 Vinhas de Pegões, Verdelho,
Peninsula de Setúbal 2016 (13%)
O 86 Adão António Aguiar,
Superiore, Douro 2017 (12%)
O 86 Adega Cooperativa de
Palmela, Paço do Bispo, Palmela
2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Adega de Monção, Deu-La-Deu
Premium Alvarinho, Monção e
Melgaço, Vinho Verde 2015 (13%)
O 86 Adega de Vila Real, Grande
Reserva, Douro 2017 (13.7%)
O 86 Altano, Douro 2016 (13%)
O 86 Aveleda, Alvarinho, Minho
2017 (12%)
O 86 Borges, Lello, Douro 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Bulas, Reserva, Douro 2015
(13.1%)
O 86 Carvalho Martins, Golpe
Reserva, Douro 2016 (14%)
O 86 Casa de Compostela,
Alvarinho, Minho 2017 (13%)
O 86 Casa Ermelinda Freitas,
Valoroso Chardonnay, Peninsula de
Setúbal 2016 (14%)
O 86 Casa Ermelinda Freitas, Vinha
da Valentina Premium, Peninsula de
Setúbal 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Caves Velhas, Encostas, Douro
2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Herdade do Peso, Colheita,
Alentejo 2016 (13%)
O 86 J Portugal Ramos Vinhos,
Loureiro, Vinho Verde 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Mateus & Sequeira Vinhos,
Cadão Branco, Douro 2017 (12.7%)
O 86 Monte da Ravasqueira,
Clássico, Alentejano 2017 (13%)
O 86 Pegões, Adega de Pegões
Selected Harvest, Peninsula de
Setúbal 2016 (13%)
O 86 Quinta da Calçada, Alvarinho,
Vinho Verde 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Quinta da Lixa, Escolha
Alvarinho-Loureiro-Trajadura,
Vinho Verde 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Quinta da Raza, Alvarinho-
Trajadura, Vinho Verde 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Quinta da Raza, Dom Diogo
Arinto, Basto, Vinho Verde 2017
(12.5%)
O 86 Quinta da Romeira, Morgado
de Sta. Catherina Reserva, Bucelas
2016 (14%)
O 86 Quinta do Gradil, Chardonnay,
Lisboa 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Quinta dos Carvalhais,
Encruzado, Dão 2016 (13%)
O 86 Sobreiro de Pegões, Premium,
Peninsula de Setúbal 2017 (13%) ➢
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Selecionada, Vinho Verde 2017
(12.4%)
O 86 Tapada dos Monges, Loureiro,
Vinho Verde 2017 (12%)
Bronze
rosé
O 86 Adega do Cantor, Vida Nova
Rosé, Algarve 2017 (13%)
O 86 Quinta de Lourosa, Lourosa,
Sousa, Vinho Verde 2017 (12%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Busto, Grande Escolha Touriga
Nacional, Douro 2014 (14%)
O 89 Carlos Lucas, Ribeiro Santo
Vinha da Neve, Dão 2013 (14%)
O 89 Cottas, Reserva, Douro 2014
(13.5%)
O 89 Coudel Mor, Reserva, Tejo 2015
(15%)
O 89 Herdade da Candeeira, Pêra
Doce, Alentejano 2017 (13%)
O 89 Herdade de São Miguel,
Escolha dos Enólogos, Alentejano
2016 (14%)
O 89 Monte da Ravasqueira, Estate
Bottled Superior, Alentejano 2017
(13.5%)
O 89 Portalegre, Portalegre,
Alentejo 2015 (14%)
O 89 Quinta do Couquinho, Reserva,
Douro 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Quinta Vale D'Aldeia, Grande
Reserva, Superiore, Douro 2014 (15%)
O 89 Rocim, Touriga Nacional,
Alentejano 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Vallegre, Old Vines Reserva
Especial, Douro 2014 (14%)
O 88 Adega de Vila Real, Grande
Reserva, Douro 2015 (14.2%)
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DWWA Regional Chair
for Portugal
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O 88 Adega de Vila Real, Touriga
Nacional, Douro 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Alves de Sousa, Quinta da
Gaivosa Vnha de Lordelo, Douro
2013 (15%)
O 88 Alves de Sousa, Vale da Raposa
Grande Escolha, Douro 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Amoreira da Torre, Alentejano
2017 (14%)
O 88 António Lopes Ribeiro, Casa de
Mouraz, Dão 2014 (13%)
O 88 Asda, Extra Special, Douro
2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Carmim, Monsaraz Premium,
Reguengos, Alentejo 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Casa Américo, Reserva Touriga
Nacional, Serra da Estrela, Dão 2013
(13.5%)
O 88 Casa Ferreirinha, Papa Figos,
Douro 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Casa Ferreirinha, Quinta da
Leda, Douro 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Caves Velhas, Cabeça de Toiro
Reserva Syrah, Tejo 2014 (14%)
O 88 Comenda Grande, Grande
Reserva, Alentejano 2013 (14%)
O 88 Grifo, Vinhas Velhas,
Superiore, Douro 2014 (15.1%)
O 88 Herdade da Calada, Touriga
Franca, Alentejano 2016 (14%)
O 88 Herdade da Pimenta, Grande
Escolha, Alentejano 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Manz, Douro 2015 (14%)
O 88 Quinta da Casaboa, Reserva
Homenagem, Lisboa 2015 (14%)
O 88 Quinta do Couquinho, Reserva
Touriga Nacional, Douro 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Quinta do Pessegueiro, Douro
2015 (14%)
O 88 Quinta dos Carvalhais, Touriga
Nacional, Dão 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Quinta Nova, Pomares Touriga
Nacional-Touriga Franca-Tinta
Roriz, Douro 2016 (13.3%)
O 88 Rui Roboredo Madeira,
Superiore, Douro 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Santos Lima, Valcatrina,
Alentejano 2017 (14%)
O 88 Tahora, Medeiros Touriga
Nacional-Syrah-Aragonez,
Alentejano 2015 (14%)
O 88 Teoria, Grande Reserva, Douro
2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Vallegre, Touriga Nacional,
Douro 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Vicente Farìa, Gloria Reserva,
Douro 2017 (14%)
O 88 Vincent Bouchard, Quinta do
Tedo Reserva, Douro 2014 (14%)
O 87 Adega de Vila Real, Premium,
Douro 2016 (14%)
O 87 Almeida Garrett, Mountain
Wines Selecta, Beira Interior 2015
(14%)
O 87 Alto Pina, Reserva Castelão-
Aragonez-Touriga Nacional,
Peninsula de Setúbal 2016 (14%)
O 87 Caminhos Cruzados, Titular
Reserva, Dão 2015 (13.9%)
O 87 Casa da Passarella, O Oenólogo
Vinhas Velhas, Serra da Estrela, Dão
2014 (14%)
O 87 Conde Vimioso, Sommelier
Edition, Tejo 2015 (14%)
O 87 Dina Aguiar, DA Grande
Reserva, Douro 2012 (14%)
O 87 Discórdia, Alentejano 2014
(14.5%)
O 87 Divai, Alentejano 2016 (14%)
O 87 Don Matilde, Reserva, Douro
2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Freixo, Reserva, Alentejano
2015 (14%)
O 87 Herdade da Calada, Syrah-
Touriga Nacional, Alentejano 2016
(14%)
O 87 Herdade do Peso, Essência do
Peso, Alentejo 2015 (15%)
O 87 Herdade do Peso, Reserva,
Alentejo 2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Herdade dos Grous, Moon
Harvested, Alentejano 2016 (14%)
O 87 João Brito e Cunha, Quinta de S
José Touriga Nacional, Cima Corgo,
Douro 2015 (14%)
O 87 Mateus & Sequeira Vinhos,
Cadão, Douro 2015 (13.6%)
O 87 Monte dos Perdigões,
Poliphonia Reserva, Alentejano 2015
(14.5%)
O 87 Morrisons, The Best, Douro
2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Pegões, Rovisco Pais Reserva,
Peninsula de Setúbal 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Quinta da Ponte Pedrinha,
Reserva, Serra da Estrela, Dão 2014
(14%)
O 87 Quinta do Ataide, Douro 2015
(14%)
O 87 Quinta do Portal, Reserva,
Douro 2015 (15%)
O 87 Quinta dos Carvalhais, Reserva,
Dão 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Rocim, Alicante Bouschet,
Alentejano 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Rocim, Mariana, Alentejano
2017 (14%)
O 87 Rozès, Cerro do Santo Reserva,
Douro 2013 (13.5%)
O 87 Salicórnia, Reserva, Dão 2015
(13%)
O 87 Tahora, Terra Forte Touriga
Nacional-Syrah-Aragonez,
Alentejano 2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Tiago Cabaço, Alicante
Bouschet, Alentejano 2015 (15%)
O 87 Vallegre, Reserva, Douro 2014
(13.5%)
O 86 Adega de Borba, Reserva,
Borba, Alentejo 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Adega de Vila Real, Touriga
Franca, Douro 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Barrocal, Algarve 2017 (14%)
O 86 Carm, Touriga Nacional-Tinta
Roriz-Touriga Franca, Douro 2015
(13.5%)
O 86 Carmim, Monsaraz, Alentejo
2017 (14.5%)

O 86 Carmim, Reserva, Reguengos,
Alentejo 2016 (14%)
O 86 Carmim, Selecção, Reguengos,
Alentejo 2016 (13%)
O 86 Casa da Passarella, Abanico
Reserva, Serra da Estrela, Dão 2014
(14%)
O 86 Casa Ermelinda Freitas, Baía de
Tróia Castelão, Peninsula de Setúbal
2017 (15.5%)
O 86 Casa Ermelinda Freitas,
Reserva Merlot, Peninsula de
Setúbal 2015 (14%)
O 86 Casa Ermelinda Freitas, Vinha
da Valentina Premium, Peninsula de
Setúbal 2016 (14%)
O 86 Casa Ferreirinha, Esteva,
Douro 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Caves Velhas, Cabeça de Toiro
Reserva Touriga Nacional-Castelão,
Tejo 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Companhia dos Vinhos do
Douro, Oboé Superior, Douro 2015
(13%)
O 86 Conde Vimioso, Tejo 2016
(13.5%)
O 86 Convento do Paraíso, Algarve
2014 (15.5%)
O 86 Costa Boal Family Estates,
Palácio dos Távoras Grande Reserva,
Trás-os-Montes 2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Encosta do Guadiana, Herdade
das Albernoas, Alentejano 2016
(13.5%)
O 86 Familia Roboredo Madeira,
Vinha da Urze Reserva, Douro 2013
(14%)
O 86 Família Roboredo Madeira,
Vinha da Urze Reserva, Douro 2015
(14%)
O 86 Gota, Prunus, Dão 2016 (13%)
O 86 Herdade da Malhadinha Nova,
Malhadinha, Alentejano 2015 (15%)
O 86 Herdade Paço do Conde,
Winemakers Selection, Alentejano
2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Herdade Penedo Gordo,
Alentejano 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 J Portugal Ramos Vinhos,
Loios, Alentejano 2016 (14%)
O 86 J Portugal Ramos Vinhos,
Marquês de Borba, Borba, Alentejo
2016 (14%)
O 86 J Portugal Ramos Vinhos,
Ramos Reserva, Alentejano 2016
(14%)
O 86 Malo, Peninsula de Setúbal
2015 (14%)
O 86 Malo, Platinum Vinhas Velhas,
Peninsula de Setúbal 2013 (15%)
O 86 Manz, Platónico, Lisboa 2016
(13.5%)
O 86 Mateus & Sequeira Vinhos,
Cadão Reserva, Douro 2015 (14.2%)
O 86 Mazouco, Reserva, Douro 2014
(14%)
O 86 Monte da Ravasqueira,
Clássico, Alentejano 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Monte da Ravasqueira, Vinha
da Coutada Velha, Alentejano 2017
(13.5%)
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O 86 Morgado de Silgueiros, Touriga
Nacional, Dão 2014 (13.3%)
O 86 Opta, Touriga Nacional, Dão
2016 (13%)
O 86 Pêra-Grave, Alentejo 2015
(14%)
O 86 Planura, Alentejano 2016 (14%)
O 86 Portalegre, Conventual
Reserva, Alentejano 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Quinta do Couquinho, Encostas
do Gavião, Douro 2015 (14%)
O 86 Quinta do Silval, Dorna Velha
Grande Reserva, Douro 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Quinta Vale D'Aldeia, Infiel,
Douro 2015 (14%)
O 86 Restrito, Grande Escolha,
Douro 2014 (13.8%)
O 86 Rovisco, Pais Premium,
Peninsula de Setúbal 2016 (14%)
O 86 Sanguinhal, Touriga Nacional,
Lisboa 2015 (13%)
O 86 Santo Isidro de Pegões, Rainha
do Mar Castelão, Peninsula de
Setúbal 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Sobredos, Aneto Grande
Reserva, Douro 2013 (14.5%)
O 86 Sociedade Agrícola da Beira,
Almeida Garrett Entre Serras, Beira
Interior 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Soito Wines, Dão 2015 (13.9%)
O 86 Symington Family Estates,
Pombal do Vesuvio, Douro 2016
(14%)
O 86 Tapada do Barão, Alentejano
2016 (14%)
O 86 Terra Angular Vinhos e
Sabores, Glossum, Alentejano 2014
(13.5%)
O 86 Terras do Grifo, Grande
Reserva, Superiore, Douro 2014
(14.3%)
O 86 Tiago Cabaço, Blog,
Alentejano 2015 (15%)
O 86 Unicer Vinhos, Planura Syrah,
Alentejano 2015 (15%)
O 86 Vicente Farìa, Animus, Douro
2017 (13%)
O 86 Vincent Bouchard, Quinta do
Tedo Grande Reserva Savedra,
Douro 2013 (14%)
O 86 Vinhas de Rebordelo,
Trasmontano 2015 (14%)
Bronze
sweet fortified
O 89 Adega de Palmela, 10 Anos,
Moscatel de Setúbal NV (19%)
O 89 Quinta do Piloto, Superior,
Moscatel de Setúbal 2011 (17%)
O 89 Sivipa, Superior 10 Anos,
Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal NV (17%)
O 88 Sivipa, Superior 10 Anos,
Moscatel de Setúbal NV (17%)
O 87 Venâncio da Costa Lima,
Reserva, Moscatel de Setúbal 2008
(19%)
O 86 C da Silva, Dalva Colheita,
Moscatel do Douro 2009 (17%)
Provence
Silver
white
O 91 Château Romanin, Grand Vin,
Les Baux-de-Provence 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Château des Bormettes, La
Londe des Maures Hélène, Côtes
de Provence 2017 (14.2%)
O 90 Domaine de L’Anglade, IGP
Maures 2017 (14%)
Silver
rosé
O 92 Famille Tari La Bégude,
Irréductible, Bandol 2017 (13.5%)
O 91 Barton & Guestier, La Villa
Barton, Côtes de Provence 2017
(12.5%)
O 91 Bastide de la Ciselette,
Bandol 2017 (13.5%)
O 91 Domaine Le Galantin, Bandol
2017 (14%)
O 91 Hecht & Bannier, H&B, Côtes
de Provence 2017 (12.5%)
O 91 Maison Castel, Côtes de
Provence 2017 (12.8%)
O 90 Aldi, Exquisite Collection,
Côtes de Provence 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Bodvár, No7, Côtes de
Provence 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Château Barbebelle, Cuvée
Madeleine, Coteaux d’Aix-en-
Provence 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Château Canadel, Bandol
2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Château Cavalier, Cuvée
Marafiance, Côtes de Provence
2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Château de Brégançon, To be
B, Côtes de Provence 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Château de la Clapière,
Hyères-les-Palmiers, Côtes de
Provence Cru Classé 2017 (13%)
O 90 Château de la Deidière,
Côtes de Provence 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Château de l’Escarelle, Les
Deux Anges, Coteaux Varois-en-
Provence 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Château des Bormettes,
L’Argentière, Côtes de Provence
2017 (13.7%)
O 90 Château du Galoupet, Côtes
de Provence Cru Classé 2017 (13.2%)
O 90 Château Val d’Arenc, Bandol
2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Domaine de Frégate, Bandol
2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Domaine de la Bégude,
Bandol 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Domaine de l’Allamande,
Héritage, Côtes de Provence 2017
(13%)
O 90 Domaine de l’Amaurigue,
Côtes de Provence 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Domaine de L’Anglade,
Tradition, IGP Maures 2017 (14%)
O 90 Domaine de Rimauresq, R,
Côtes de Provence Cru Classé
2017 (13%)
O 90 Domaine La Chautarde,
Coteaux Varois-en-Provence 2017
(12.5%)
O 90 Domaine Ray-Jane, Bandol
2017 (14%)
O 90 Estandon, Reflet, Coteaux
Varois-en-Provence 2017 (13%)
O 90 Estandon, Zénith, Côtes de
Provence 2017 (13%)
O 90 Fabre en Provence, Château
de l’Aumerade Cuvée Marie-
Christine, Côtes de Provence Cru
Classé 2017 (13%)
O 90 Famille Quiot, Domaine
Houchart, Côtes de Provence
Ste-Victoire 2017 (14%)
O 90 Famille Sumeire, Château
Coussin, Côtes de Provence
Ste-Victoire 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Famille Sumeire, La Croix du
Prieur, Côtes de Provence 2017
(14%)
O 90 Ferry Lacombe, Haedus,
Côtes de Provence 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Les Grands Chais, Fleurs de
Prairie, Côtes de Provence 2017
(13%)
O 90 Maison Gutowski, MG
Grande Cuvée, Côtes de Provence
2017 (13%)
O 90 Mas de Cadenet, Côtes de
Provence Ste-Victoire 2017
(12.5%)
O 90 Terre de Mistral, Rosalie,
Côtes de Provence Ste-Victoire
2017 (13%)
Silver
red
O 91 Château du Galoupet,
Empreinte, Côtes de Provence Cru
Classé 2014 (15.2%)
O 91 Domaine de Rimauresq,
Quintessence, Côtes de Provence
Cru Classé 2015 (13%)
O 91 Domaine des Bormettes,
Château des Bormettes Pater,
Côtes de Provence La Londe 2015
(15.3%) ➢
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O 90 Château Romanin, La Chapelle, Bronze O 88 Villa Baulieu, Coteaux
d’Aix-en-Provence 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Château Pigoudet, La Chapelle,
Les Baux-de-Provence 2016 (13.5%) Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence 2017
O 90 Château Salettes, Bandol
sparkling rosé O 87 Château des Bormettes, (13%)
2015 (14%) O 87 Château du Galoupet, Instinct Parcellaire, Côtes de O 88 Château Pigoudet, L’Oratoire
O 90 Château Val d’Arenc, Bandol L’Exception Extra Brut, Vin de Provence La Londe 2016 (13.5%) Cuvée Divine, Coteaux d’Aix-en-
2015 (14.5%) France 2014 (12.5%) O 87 Domaine La Suffrene, Bandol Provence 2017 (13%)
O 90 Domaine de Rimauresq, R, 2017 (13%) O 88 Château Ste-Roseline, Côtes
O 86 Domaine de la Cômbe, Cuvée de Provence Cru Classé 2017 (13.5%)
Côtes de Provence Cru Classé Bronze Sasha Viognier, IGP Var 2016 (14%) O 88 Château Ste-Croix, Charmeur,
2015 (14%)
O 90 Domaine La Suffrene, Bandol
white O 86 Domaine de la Mongestine, Les Côtes de Provence 2017 (13%)
2015 (15%) Monges, Coteaux d’Aix-en- O 88 Château St-Maur, St- M, Côtes
O 89 Château St-Maur, L’Excellence,
Provence 2017 (12.5%) de Provence Cru Classé 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Domaine Le Galantin, Bandol Côtes de Provence Cru Classé 2017
O 86 Fontcreuse, Côtes de Provence O 88 Clos Gautier, Côtes de
2015 (15%) (14%)
2017 (13.5%) Provence 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 La Bégude, Le Cadet, IGP O 88 Château Barbeiranne, Cuvée
O 86 Provence Wine Maker, O 88 Domaine de l’Amaurigue, Fleur
Méditerranée 2017 (14%) Vallat-Sablou, Côtes de Provence Création No5 By Benjamin de L’Amaurigue, Côtes de Provence
O 90 La Martinette Château, La 2017 (13%) Chardonnay, IGP Méditerranée 2017 2017 (13%)
Grande Pièce, Côtes de Provence O 88 Château du Galoupet, Côtes de (13%) O 88 Domaine du Dragon, Trésor du
2015 (14%) Provence Cru Classé 2016 (13.4%) Dragon, Côtes de Provence 2017
O 90 Villa Baulieu, Coteaux O 88 Domaine de Rimauresq, Côtes
d’Aix-en-Provence 2015 (13%) de Provence Cru Classé 2017 (13%)
Bronze (12%)
O 88 Estandon Lumière, Coteaux
rosé Varois-en-Provence 2017 (13%)
O 89 Château des Bormettes, O 88 Estandon, Héritage, Côtes de
Instinct Parcellaire, Côtes de Provence 2017 (13%)
Provence La Londe 2017 (13.5%) O 88 Estandon, Légende, Côtes de
Rod Smith MW O 89 Château La Tour de l’Evêque,
Pétale de Rose, Côtes de Provence
Provence 2015 (12.5%)
O 88 Famille Sumeire, Château
Provence Regional Chair 2017 (13.5%) l’Afrique César à Sumeire, Côtes de
O 89 Château Romanin, Grand Vin Provence 2017 (13.5%)
What should we buy from here? Almost all Rosé, Les Baux-de-Provence 2017 O 88 Fontcreuse, Côtes de Provence
of the wines (rosé and the few whites) this (13%) 2017 (14%)
year were from the very warm 2017 vintage, O 88 Aimé Roquesante, Côtes de O 88 Gassier, Esprit, Côtes de
which presented problems. Producers either harvested early – as Provence 2017 (12.6%) Provence 2017 (13%)
early as July for white grapes in some cases – risking limited O 88 Barton & Guestier, Côtes de O 88 La Grande Bauquière, Moment
Provence 2017 (13%) Inattendu, Côtes de Provence 2017
flavour development, or waited until the flavours were ripe (but
O 88 Bastide de la Ciselette, Lou (12.5%)
nevertheless still picking in August) which meant sugar and O 88 La Grande Bauquière, Moment
Pigna, Bandol 2017 (13.5%)
therefore alcohol levels were balance-riskingly high. Coastal O 88 Bernard Magrez, Château des Suspendu, Côtes de Provence 2017
regions, like Bandol, or at slightly elevated altitude, such as Côtes Muraires Seduction, Côtes de (12.5%)
de Provence Ste-Victoire, were best able to cope with the vintage Provence 2017 (13%) O 88 La Martinette Château, Côtes
problems; the superior balance in the wines reflect this. The O 88 Bernard Magrez, Les Muraires de Provence 2017 (13%)
thicker-skinned varieties, especially Mourvèdre and Syrah, also Douce Vie Tentation, Côtes de O 88 Les Caves du Commandeur,
Provence 2017 (13%) Divitis, Côtes de Provence 2017 (13%)
coped better with July’s excessive temperatures and August’s
O 88 Booths, Côtes de Provence O 88 Les Caves du Commandeur,
heat. Wines with a higher percentage of these varieties also show
2016 (13%) Secrète, Côtes de Provence 2017
better balance. Unsurprisingly, therefore, Bandol offered the O 88 Château Barbanau, L’Instant, (13%)
greatest percentage of top medal winners (as it did with its Côtes de Provence 2017 (13%) O 88 L’Escarelle, Le Pacha, Coteaux
compelling reds, almost all from the very good 2015 vintage). O 88 Château Barbebelle, Rosé Varois-en-Provence 2017 (13.5%)
Great rosé needs to show a deft balance between controlled Fleuri, Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence O 88 Maison Angelvin, Sélection,
phenolics (not bitter, but with a rocket-like leafiness) acidity, 2017 (13.5%) Côtes de Provence 2017 (13%)
O 88 Château Beaulieu, Cuvée O 88 Marks & Spencer, Coteaux
alcohol and fruit weight. The best offer a creamy texture, usually
Alexandre, Coteaux d’Aix-en- Varois-en-Provence 2017 (12%)
achieved by the deft use of lees. While it can be difficult to judge
Provence 2017 (13%) O 88 Mas de Cadenet, Arbaude,
elegance (one person’s elegant may be another’s insipid) we O 88 Château Calissanne, Coteaux Côtes de Provence 2017 (12.5%)
rewarded the wines that offered the best fusion of these qualities. d’Aix-en-Provence 2017 (13.5%) O 88 Mirabeau en Provence, Etoile,
What should we keep an eye on? The development of premium O 88 Château Cavalier, Grand Côtes de Provence 2017 (13%)
Cavalier, Côtes de Provence 2017 O 88 Moncigale, Rosé, IGP
and super-premium rosé continues apace. Using barrel
(12.5%) Méditerranée 2017 (12.5%)
fermentation, especially for the white grape Rolle (Vermentino) O 88 Château de Brégançon, B de O 88 Provence Wine Maker,
and/or only free-run juice from black grapes, can result in wines Brégançon, Côtes de Provence 2017 Création No7 by Benjamin, IGP
which are more white than pink. They also function like whites, (12.5%) Méditerranée 2017 (13%)
occasionally needing age to show their best, as with any barrel- O 88 Château de Brégançon, Cuvée O 88 St-Aix, Aix Rosé (screwcap
fermented wine. If this is a bandwagon, it is one that is gathering Isaure, Côtes de Provence La Londe closure) Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence
speed and importance, and some of the best wines are redefining Cru Classé 2017 (12.5%) 2017 (13%)
O 88 Château de la Galinière, Côtes O 88 St-Sidoine, Côtes de Provence
and broadening the whole category. Of necessity, Provence rosé
de Provence Ste-Victoire 2017 2017 (13%)
will never be particularly cheap (the cost of land and production (12.4%) O 88 Valestrel, Côtes de Provence
are high) so it stands to reason that premiumisation is a route the O 88 Château de St-Martin, Eternelle 2017 (12.6%)
best producers will take. Favorite, Côtes de Provence Cru O 88 Winerie Parisienne, Vin de
Classé 2017 (12.6%) France 2017 (13%)

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O 87 Bernard Magrez, L’Excellence
des Muraires, Côtes de Provence
2017 (13%)
O 87 Château Barbebelle, Cuvée
Heritage, Coteaux d’Aix-en-
Provence 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Château d’Ollières, Coteaux
Varois-en-Provence 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Château La Tour de l’Evêque,
Côtes de Provence 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Château Lauzade, Côtes de
Provence 2017 (13%)
O 87 Château Lauzade, L’Envy,
Côtes de Provence 2017 (13%)
O 87 Château Pigoudet, Classic,
Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence 2017
(13%)
O 87 Château Ste-Roseline, Cuvée
La Chapelle de Ste-Roseline, Côtes
de Provence Cru Classé 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Château St-Maur, L’Excellence,
Côtes de Provence Cru Classé 2017
(13%)
O 87 Château Salettes, Bandol 2017
(13.5%)
O 87 Chevalier de Lafoux Ste-Anne,
Côtes de Provence 2017 (13%)
O 87 Clos Gautier, Clos du Château
Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2017
(13.4%)
O 87 Coeur Clémentine, Côtes de
Provence 2017 (13%)
O 87 Famille Sumeire, César à
Sumeire Château Coussin, Côtes de
Provence Ste-Victoire 2017 (14%)
O 87 Famille Sumeire, No2 Château
l’Afrique, Côtes de Provence 2017
(13.5%)
O 87 Ferry Lacombe, Mira, IGP
Méditerranée 2017 (13.5%)
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O 87 Fortant, Coteaux Varois-en-
Provence 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Les Maîtres Vignerons de
St-Tropez, Elixir, Côtes de Provence
2017 (13.6%)
O 87 Mirabeau en Provence, Côtes
de Provence 2017 (13%)
O 87 Mirabeau en Provence, Pure,
Côtes de Provence 2017 (13%)
O 87 Moncigale, Côtes de Provence
2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Pure Provence, La Rose des
Vents, Coteaux Varois-en-Provence
2017 (12.5%)
O 87 St-Aix, Aix Rosé (cork closure),
Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence 2017
(13%)
O 87 Taradeau, Prestige, Côtes de
Provence 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Asda, Côtes de Provence 2017
(13%)
O 86 Badet Clément, La Promenade,
Côtes de Provence 2017 (13%)
O 86 Bastide de la Ciselette, IGP Var
2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Benji, Coteaux d’Aix-en-
Provence 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Château Calissanne, Clos
Victoire, Coteaux d’Aix-en-
Provence 2017 (13%)
O 86 Château Cavalier, 360 de
Cavalier, Côtes de Provence 2017
(12.5%)
O 86 Château Cavalier, Relais de
Cavalier, Côtes de Provence 2017
(12.5%)
O 86 Château de Pampelonne, Côtes
de Provence 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Château Gassier, La Ligne
Rose, Côtes de Provence 2017 (13%)
O 86 Château Gassier, Le Pas du
Moine, Côtes de Provence Ste-
Victoire 2017 (13%)
O 86 Château St-Honoré, Côtes de
Provence La Londe 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Domaine de la Navicelle,
Esprit, Côtes de Provence 2017
(13.2%)
O 86 Domaine de Rimauresq, Cuvée
Rebelle, Côtes de Provence Cru
Classé 2017 (13%)
O 86 Domaine du Dragon, Grande
Cuvée, Côtes de Provence 2017
(13%)
O 86 Famille Fabre, Dédicace, Côtes
de Provence 2017 (13%)
O 86 Famille Negrel, Nuit Blanche,
Côtes de Provence 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Gassier, Louison, Coteaux
d’Aix-en-Provence 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Hecht & Bannier, Coteaux
d’Aix-en-Provence 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Les Valentines, Le Caprice de
Clementine, Côtes de Provence 2017
(13%)
O 86 Manon, Côtes de Provence
2017 (13%)
O 86 Mirabeau en Provence, Azure,
Côtes de Provence 2017 (13%)
O 86 Peyrassol, La Réserve des
Templiers, Côtes de Provence 2017
(12.5%)
O 86 Pons-Massenot, Château Les
Valentines, Côtes de Provence 2017
(13%)
O 86 Pure Provence, Côtes de
Provence 2017 (13%)
O 86 Régine Sumeire Sélection, La
Source Gabriel, Côtes de Provence
2017 (13%)
O 86 Roseline Diffusion, Roseline
Prestige, Côtes de Provence 2017
(13%)
O 86 St-Sagnol, Coteaux Varois-en-
Provence 2017 (13.1%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Château de Léoube, Les Forts,
Côtes de Provence 2015 (14%)
O 89 Château St-Maur, L’Excellence,
Côtes de Provence Cru Classé 2016
(14.5%)
O 89 Domaine de la Navicelle, Esprit,
Côtes de Provence 2014 (13.5%)
O 89 Domaine Ray-Jane, Bandol
2013 (13.5%)
O 88 Bastide de la Ciselette, Lou
Pigna, Bandol 2015 (14%)
O 88 Château Barbeiranne, Cuvée
Charlotte, Côtes de Provence 2014
(13%)
O 88 Château Calissanne, Clos
Victoire, Coteaux d’Aix-en-
Provence 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Clos Gautier, Côtes de
Provence 2015 (13.7%)
O 88 Les Caves du Commandeur,
Dédicace, Côtes de Provence 2015
(14%)
O 87 Domaine de Frégate, Bandol
2014 (14%)
O 87 Domaine de la Mongestine, Les
Monges, Coteaux d’Aix-en-
Provence 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Château de Léoube, Côtes de
Provence 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Mas de Valériole, Nature, IGP
Bouches du Rhône 2017 (13%) ➢
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Silver sweet
sparkling white
O 90 Monge Granon, Orígíne
Doux, Clairette de Die NV (8%)
Silver
white
O 93 Gilles Flacher, Les Rouelles,
Condrieu 2016 (13.5%)
O 92 Château Sixtine,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2017 (14.5%)
O 92 Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2017 (14%)
O 92 Laurent Habrard, Les
Rocoules, Hermitage 2015 (14%)
O 91 Château Gigognan, Clos du
Roi, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2017
(14%)
O 91 Gilles Flacher, Cuvée Loess,
St-Joseph 2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Laudun Chusclan Vignerons,
Excellence, Côtes du Rhône
Villages Laudun 2017 (14%)
O 90 Cellier des Chartreux,
Chevalier d’Anthelme, Côtes du
Rhône 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Chabal et Chartreux, Je
Résiste à Tout Sauf à la Tentation,
Côtes du Rhône 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Château de Montfaucon,
Comtesse Madeleine, Lirac 2016
(13%)
O 90 Château Font Barrièle, Les
Vignes d’Héloïse, Costières de
Nimes 2017 (14%)
O 90 Clef de St-Thomas,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (14%)
O 90 Domaine Belle, Roche
Blanche, Crozes-Hermitage 2016
(13.5%)
O 90 Domaine Brusset, Les
Travers, Cairanne 2016 (13%)
O 90 Domaine de Galuval, L’Olivier
Blanc, Cairanne 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Jean-Luc Colombo, La Belle
de Mai, St-Péray 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 LePlan-Vermeersch, GT-V
Viognier, Côtes du Rhône Villages
2017 (14%)
O 90 Ogier, Léon Perdigal, Côtes
du Rhône 2017 (13%)
O 90 Romain Duvernay,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2017 (14%)
O 90 Vignobles & Compagnie,
Côtes du Rhône 2017 (13.1%)
Silver
rosé
O 90 RhoneA, Terroir Daronton,
Ventoux 2017 (13%)
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red
O 94 Aureto, Autan, Ventoux 2016
(14.5%)
O 93 Domaine Notre Dame de
Cousignac, Côtes du Rhône 2017
(15%)
O 93 Terres des Amoureuses,
Black Sublim, IGP Ardèche 2016
(15%)
O 92 Boissy & Delaygue, Gondran,
Vacqueyras 2017 (14%)
O 92 Cellier des Princes,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2017 (15%)
O 92 Château Bouche, La Truffière
Cuvée No61, Côtes du Rhône
Villages Plan de Dieu 2017 (15.5%)
O 92 Château d’Aqueria, Lirac
2016 (14%)
O 92 Château Maucoil,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2015 (14.5%)
O 92 Château Rochecolombe,
Côtes du Rhône 2016 (14%)
O 92 Domaine Brusset, Les Hauts
de Montmirail, Gigondas 2016 (14%)
O 92 Domaine Brusset, Les
Secrets de Montmirail, Gigondas
2016 (14%)
O 92 Domaine Comte de Lauze,
Réserve de la Comtesse,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016
(14.5%)
O 92 Domaine la Fagotière,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (15%)
O 92 Fontenille, Cuvée Alphonse,
Luberon 2015 (14.5%)
O 92 Gabriel Meffre, St-Théodoric,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (14%)
O 92 Jean-Michel Cazes, Domaine
des Sénéchaux, Châteauneuf-du-
Pape 2015 (14.5%)
O 92 La Célestière, IGP Vaucluse
2016 (14%)
O 92 Les Dauphins, Grande
Réserve, Côtes du Rhône Villages
2017 (14%)
O 92 Marrenon, Orca Vieilles
Vignes, Ventoux 2016 (15%)
O 92 Nicolas Perrin, The Society’s
Exhibition, Crozes-Hermitage
2015 (13%)
O 92 Ogier, Héritages, Côtes du
Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu 2017
(15%)
O 92 Ogier, Ocres du Ventoux,
Ventoux 2017 (13.5%)
O 92 Ogier, Reine Jeanne,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (15%)
O 92 Vignobles & Compagnie,
Côtes du Rhône 2017 (13.7%)
Matt Walls
Rhône Regional Chair
What should we buy from here? Tasting the
2016 vintage from barrel last October
showed it was a year of huge potential.
Encountering so many finished, bottled 2016s at the DWWA has
proved beyond any doubt that it’s a superlative vintage from
everyday Côtes du Rhône wines to the most revered appellations.
Châteauneuf du Pape performed particularly strongly, with a
clutch of wines that had everything – velvety tannins, incisive
acidity, energy and freshness – and all in balance. Cairanne was
also a reliable performer, as was Lirac. Although 2016 is especially
impressive in the Southern Rhône, it’s also highly successful in the
north, with a wonderful flight of fresh, balanced, highly drinkable
red Crozes-Hermitage, not to mention some stellar St-Joseph and
Cornas. We tasted fewer 2017s but it’s already looking like a
formidable vintage, albeit in a different style: fuller, denser and
more tannic. It doesn’t appear to have the consistency of 2016,
but there are some fabulous wines if you choose with care, with
good showings from Cairanne, Vinsobres and Gigondas, not to
mention the villages of Chusclan, Laudun, Visan, Suze-la-Rousse,
Ste-Cecile and particularly Plan-de-Dieu – a village on the up.
What should we keep an eye on? The Rhône may be an ancient
and well-established region, but there is still experimentation
bubbling away at the fringes, with some exciting IGP Ardèche and
IGP Vaucluse, using varieties such as Alicante Bouschet, Caladoc,
Tannat and Petit Verdot to good effect. Ventoux continues to
cement its reputation as the most exciting appellation in the
Rhône, with outstanding wines in all colours. And be sure not to
miss the incredible whites – food-friendly, fresh, balanced and
strongly reflective of terroir. We saw brilliant white Châteauneuf,
Lirac, Cairanne and Vacqueyras in the south, and stunning Crozes,
St-Péray, St-Joseph, Hermitage and Condrieu in the north.
O 91 Boissy & Delaygue, Le Coeur O 91 Domaine des Carabiniers,
des Disciples, Vinsobres 2016 (14%) Lirac 2017 (13.5%)
O 91 Boissy & Delaygue, Lou O 91 Gabriel Meffre, La Châsse
Pontias, Côtes du Rhône 2016 Grande Réserve, Vacqueyras 2016
(14%) (13.5%)
O 91 Bonpas, Réserve de Bonpas, O 91 Léonce Amoureux, Clos de
Côtes du Rhône 2017 (14%) L’Oratoire des Papes,
O 91 Bosquet de Papes, Chante Le Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (15%)
Merle Vieilles Vignes, O 91 LePlan-Vermeersch, GT-C
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (15.5%) Carignan, Vin de France 2016 (15%)
O 91 Brotte, Création Grosset, O 91 Les Combes de St-Sauveur,
Cairanne 2016 (14.5%) Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de
O 91 Cave St-Désirat, Coeur de Dieu 2017 (14.1%)
Rochevine, St-Joseph 2015 (14%) O 91 Les Dauphins, Vinsobres 2017
O 91 Château Malijay, La Part des (14%)
Anges, Côtes du Rhône 2015 O 91 M Chapoutier, Les Grands
(14.5%) Merisiers, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
O 91 Colombo & Fille, Côtes du 2015 (14%)
Rhône 2016 (13.5%) O 91 Ogier, Héritages, Côtes du
O 91 Domaine de la Grange Verte, Rhône 2017 (14.5%)
Tentation de la Marquise, Grignan O 91 Romain Duvernay,
les Adhémar 2016 (13.5%) Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (14%)
O 91 Domaine des Bernardins, O 91 Romain Duvernay, Rasteau
Beaumes de Venise 2016 (13.5%) 2017 (14%)

O 91 Terres des Amoureuses,
Absolu Black, IGP Ardèche 2015
(15%)
O 90 Asda, Côtes du Rhône
Villages Plan de Dieu 2017 (14%)
O 90 Asda, Cuvée Reserve,
Costières de Nimes 2016 (14%)
O 90 Asda, The Wine Atlas,
Ventoux 2016 (14%)
O 90 Aureto, Tramontane, IGP
Vaucluse 2015 (15%)
O 90 Bonpas, Croix de Bonpas,
Côtes du Rhône Villages 2017 (14%)
O 90 Cave de Cairanne, Antique,
Cairanne 2015 (15%)
O 90 Cave de Cairanne, Camille
Cayran La Réserve, Cairanne 2016
(14.5%)
O 90 Cave de Cairanne, Camille
Cayran, Rasteau 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Cave de Tain, Gambert de
Loche, Hermitage 2011 (13.5%)
O 90 Cave St-Désirat, Syrah, IGP
Ardèche 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Cellier des Princes, Les Hauts
des Coteaux, Châteauneuf-du-
Pape 2016 (15.5%)
O 90 Charles Tort, Côtes du Rhône
Villages Sablet 2016 (14%)
O 90 Château d’Aigueville, Côtes
du Rhône Villages 2016 (14%)
O 90 Château Gigognan, Clos du
Roi, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016
(15.5%)
O 90 Château la Croix des Pins,
Les Trois Villages, Ventoux 2016
(14.5%)
O 90 Château l’Ermitage, Epicuria,
Costières de Nimes 2017 (14%)
O 90 Château les Amoureuses,
Tradtion, Côtes du Rhône 2016
(15%)
O 90 Château Signac, Cuvée
Combe d’Enfer, Côtes du Rhône
Villages Chusclan 2016 (14%)
O 90 Château-Bizard, Serre de
Courrent, Grignan les Adhémar
2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Château-Fortia, Tradition,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016
(15.5%)
O 90 Delas Frères, Les Launes,
Crozes-Hermitage 2016 (13%)
O 90 Domaine Brusset, Hommage
à André Brusset, Cairanne 2016
(14%)
O 90 Domaine Courbis,
Champelrose, Cornas 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Domaine de Beaurenard,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2015 (15%)
O 90 Domaine de Grangeneuve,
Vieilles Vignes, Grignan les
Adhémar 2016 (14%)
O 90 Domaine de la Pigeade, Les
Sables, Ventoux 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Domaine de la Royère,
Oppidum, Luberon 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Domaine de la Ville Rouge,
Inspiration, Crozes-Hermitage
2016 (13%)
O 90 Domaine de Lambisque, Les
Vignes Sauvages, Côtes du Rhône
2017 (14.4%)
O 90 Domaine Fontaine du Clos,
Confidences, Côtes du Rhône
2016 (14%)
O 90 Domaine la Fagotière, Côtes
du Rhône 2016 (14%)
O 90 Domaine les Grands Bois,
Philippine, Côtes du Rhône
Villages Ste-Cecile 2017 (15%)
O 90 Domaine Melody, Etoile
Noire, Crozes-Hermitage 2016
(13.5%)
O 90 Domaine Quart du Roi, Côtes
du Rhône 2016 (14%)
O 90 Domaine Tour St-Michel,
Cuvée des Deux Soeurs,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (15%)
O 90 François Busi, La Voie des
Anges, Ventoux 2015 (15%)
O 90 Frédéric Arnaud, Château
Courac, Côtes du Rhône 2016
(14%)
O 90 Frédéric Arnaud, Domaine
Quart du Roi, Côtes du Rhône
Villages Laudun 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Gabriel Meffre, Grande
Réserve, Cairanne 2017 (14%)
O 90 Laudun Chusclan Vignerons,
Elements Luna, Côtes du Rhône
Villages Laudun 2017 (14.5%)
O 90 Laudun Chusclan Vignerons,
Les Genets, Côtes du Rhône
Villages Chusclan 2017 (14.5%)
O 90 Laurent Habrard, Crozes-
Hermitage 2016 (13%)
O 90 Le Plan des Moines, La Borde,
Côtes du Rhône 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Le Plan des Moines, Les
Charretons, Châteauneuf-du-
Pape 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Mireille et Jean Reynaud,
Domaine L’Abbé Dîne,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (16%)
O 90 Rhone to the Bone, Côtes du
Rhône 2016 (14%)
O 90 RhoneA, Terroir Daronton,
Ventoux 2017 (14%)
O 90 Romain Duvernay, Côtes du
Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu 2017
(14%)
O 90 Romain Duvernay, Domaine
de Cabane, Côtes du Rhône 2017
(14%)
O 90 SARL Biodynamic Wine,
Sans Sulfite, Côtes du Rhône 2017
(13%)
O 90 Terres des Amoureuses,
Dandy Black, IGP Ardèche 2016
(15%)
O 90 Vignobles Diffonty, Cuvée
du Vatican, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2016 (15%)
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Bronze sweet
sparkling white
O 87 Jaillance, Cuvée Impériale,
Clairette de Die NV (7.5%)
O 87 Monge Granon, Tradition Doux,
Clairette de Die NV (8%)
Bronze sweet
sparkling rosé
O 88 Jaillance, Cuvée Impériale
Rosé, Clairette de Die NV (7.5%)
O 86 Poulet et Fils, Divine Traditon
Rosé, Clairette de Die NV (8%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Château-Fortia, Châteauneuf-
du-Pape 2017 (14.5%)
O 89 Colombo & Fille, St-Péray 2016
(13.5%)
O 89 Delas Frères, La Galopine,
Condrieu 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Fontenille, Cuvée Alphonse,
Luberon 2016 (14%)
O 89 Fontenille, Luberon 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Cave de Tain, Fleur de Roc,
St-Péray 2016 (13%)
O 88 Domaine St-Amant, La
Tabardonne, Côtes du Rhône
Villages 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Guy Farge, Vania, St-Joseph
2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Joseph Pellerin, Côtes du
Rhône 2017 (13%)
O 88 Laudun Chusclan Vignerons,
Elements Luna, Côtes du Rhône
Villages Laudun 2017 (14%)
O 88 Laudun Chusclan Vignerons,
Quatre Cépages-Terra, Côtes du
Rhône 2017 (14%)
O 88 Laurent Habrard, Crozes-
Hermitage 2016 (13%)
O 88 Le Mas Sylvia, Eve La Tentation
Muscat, IGP Coteaux des Baronnies
2016 (12%)
O 88 Les Dauphins, Réserve, Côtes
du Rhône 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Réserve du
Boulas, Côtes du Rhône Villages
Laudun 2017 (14%)
O 88 Ogier, Artesis, Côtes du Rhône
2017 (13%)
O 88 Vidal-Fleury, Côtes du Rhône
2017 (14%)
O 87 Colombo & Fille, Côtes du
Rhône 2017 (13%)
O 87 Domaine Brusset, L’Esprit de
Papet, Cairanne 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Domaine de la Royère,
Oppidum, Luberon 2017 (13%)
O 87 Domaine de la Valériane, Côtes
du Rhône 2017 (14%)
O 86 Château l’Ermitage, Ste-
Cécile, Costières de Nimes 2017
(13.5%)
O 86 Château Maucoil, Châteauneuf-
du-Pape 2016 (13%)
O 86 Famille Quiot, Domaine
Duclaux, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2015 (14%)
O 86 La Tour de Gâtigne, Duché
d’Uzès 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 LePlan-Vermeersch, Côtes du
Rhône 2017 (13%)
O 86 Max Aubert, Domaine de la
Présidente, Côtes du Rhône 2017
(13.5%)
O 86 Rhone to the Bone, Grenache-
Viognier, Côtes du Rhône 2017 (13%)
Bronze
rosé
O 88 Château d’Aqueria, Tavel 2017
(14%)
O 88 Domaine des Carabiniers,
Tavel 2017 (13%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Réserve du
Boulas, Côtes du Rhône 2017 (13%)
O 87 Beaumatin, IGP Méditérranée
2017 (12.8%)
O 87 RhoneA, Terroir Daronton,
Côtes du Rhône 2017 (14%)
O 86 Château de Manissy, Trinité,
Tavel 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Château Signac, Cuvée Or,
Côtes du Rhône Villages Chusclan
2017 (13%)
O 86 Domaine de la Garelle, Cuvée
du Solstice, Luberon 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Fontenille, Luberon 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Marrenon, Petula, Luberon
2017 (13%)
O 86 Ogier, Léon Perdigal, Côtes du
Rhône 2017 (14%)
O 86 Oriel, La Tour d’Aigues,
Luberon 2017 (13%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Baron d’Escalin, Domaine
d’Escalin, Grignan les Adhémar 2015
(14%)
O 89 Boissy & Delaygue, Les Grés
Bleus, Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan
de Dieu 2017 (14%)
O 89 Bonpas, Bonus Passus,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (15%)
O 89 Brotte, Les Hauts de Barville,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Cellier des Princes, Vieilles
Vignes, Côtes du Rhône 2017 (14%)
O 89 Chartreux, Domaine des
Colombettes, Lirac 2015 (14%)
O 89 Château de la Gardine, Rasteau
2015 (14%)
O 89 Château de Montfaucon, Baron
Louis, Lirac 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Château de Montfaucon, Lirac
2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Château des Roques, Cuvée du
Château, Vacqueyras 2015 (14%)
O 89 Château Sixtine, Châteauneuf-
du-Pape 2016 (15.5%)
O 89 Château-Bizard, Montagne de
Raucoule, Grignan les Adhémar
2016 (14.5%) ➢
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Adhémar 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Domaine Alloïs, Terre
d’Aïlleuls, Ventoux 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Domaine Belle, Cuvée Louis
Belle, Crozes-Hermitage 2015 (13.5%)
O 89 Domaine Clef de St-Thomas,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Domaine Corinne Depeyre,
Cuvée Style, Côtes du Rhône 2017
(13.5%)
O 89 Domaine Courbis, Les Royes,
St-Joseph 2016 (14%)
O 89 Domaine de Coyeux, Sapere
Aude, Beaumes de Venise 2015 (14%)
O 89 Domaine de la Palud,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (15.5%)
O 89 Domaine de la Tourade,
Gigondas 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Domaine de Panisse, Noble
Rélévation, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2016 (14%)
O 89 Domaine des Jeanne, Prestige,
IGP Vaucluse 2016 (14%)
O 89 Fontenille, Luberon 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Gabriel Meffre, Laurus,
Gigondas 2016 (14%)
O 89 Gabriel Meffre, Ste-Catherine,
Gigondas 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Joseph Pellerin, Vieilles
Vignes, Côtes du Rhône 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 La Pigeade, Beaumes de
Venise 2015 (14%)
O 89 Le Serre des Mourres,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2015 (13.7%)
O 89 Le Serre des Mourres,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (14.4%)
O 89 Les Amoureuses, Le Liby, IGP
Ardèche 2016 (15%)
O 89 Les Dauphins, Reserve, Côtes
du Rhône 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Les Quatre Seigneurs,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2017 (14%)
O 89 Louis Bernard, Châteauneuf-
du-Pape 2016 (14%)
O 89 Louis Bernard, Côtes du Rhône
Villages 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Maison Castel, Châteauneuf-
du-Pape 2016 (14.1%)
O 89 Marks & Spencer, Châteauneuf-
du-Pape 2015 (14%)
O 89 Marks & Spencer, Domaine de
la Meynarde, Côtes du Rhône
Villages Plan de Dieu 2016 (14%)
O 89 Max Aubert, Domaine de la
Présidente, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Nicolas Père & Fils, Essentielle,
Côtes du Rhône 2017 (14%)
O 89 Ogier, Artesis, Côtes du Rhône
2017 (14.5%)
O 89 Romain Duvernay, Lirac 2017
(14%)
O 89 Vignerons du Mont Ventoux,
Altivitis, Ventoux 2015 (13.9%)
O 88 Aureto, Maestrale, Ventoux
2015 (15%)
O 88 Bernard Magrez, La Destinée
de Clément V, Châteauneuf-du-
Pape 2016 (15%)
O 88 Bonpas, Dames de Bonpas,
Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de
Dieu 2017 (14.5%)
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O 88 Bonpas, Grand Cardinal,
Beaumes de Venise 2017 (15.5%)
O 88 Bonpas, Grande Réserve des
Challières, Ventoux 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Bouachon, Pierrelongue,
Vacqueyras 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Boutinot, Les Six, Cairanne
2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Cave de Tain, LA Terroirs
D’Exception, Crozes-Hermitage
2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Cave de Tain, Les Hauts du Fief,
Crozes-Hermitage 2015 (14%)
O 88 Cellier des Princes,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (15%)
O 88 Château Bois d’Arlène, Origine,
Vacqueyras 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Château de Galifay, Cairanne
2017 (14%)
O 88 Château de la Tuilerie, Cuvée
Eole, Costières de Nimes 2016 (14.4%)
O 88 Château Mourgues du Grès,
Capitelles, Costières de Nimes 2015
(14.5%)
O 88 Château Pesquié, Ascensio,
Ventoux 2016 (15.5%)
O 88 Comte de Lauze, Châteauneuf-
du-Pape 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Demazet, Gentilice, Ventoux
2016 (15%)
O 88 Domaine Autrand, Mosaïque,
Vinsobres 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Domaine de Coyeux, Beaumes
de Venise 2007 (14%)
O 88 Domaine de Galuval, L’Olivier
Rouge, Cairanne 2015 (14.5%)
Matt Walls, the
DWWA Regional
Chair for Rhône
O 88 Domaine de Galuval, Mise En
Scene, Gigondas 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Domaine de Grangeneuve, La
Truffière, Grignan les Adhémar 2016
(14%)
O 88 Domaine de la Pigeade, Hur Le
Vent, Beaumes de Venise 2016 (14%)
O 88 Domaine de la Valériane
Valérie Collomb, Les Archanges,
Côtes du Rhône Villages Signargues
2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Domaine de l’Arnesque, Côtes
du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu 2016
(14.5%)
O 88 Domaine de Montine, Caprices,
Côtes du Rhône 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Domaine de Mourchon, Grande
Réserve, Côtes du Rhône Villages
Séguret 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Domaine des Anges, Archange,
Ventoux 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Domaine des Anges, Séraphin
Vieilles Vignes, Ventoux 2015
(14.5%)
O 88 Domaine Dieu le Fit, Native,
Côtes du Rhône Villages Visan 2016
(14%)
O 88 Domaine Les Grands Bois,
Eloïse, Cairanne 2016 (15%)
O 88 Domaine les Grands Bois, Marc,
Rasteau 2017 (15%)
O 88 Domaine St-Amant, Cuvée
Nathalie Syrah, Beaumes de Venise
2015 (14%)
O 88 Domaine St-Andéol,
Excellence, Cairanne 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Guy Farge, Terroir de Granit,
St-Joseph 2016 (13%)
O 88 Jean-Luc Colombo, Les
Collines de Laure Syrah, IGP
Méditérranée 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 La Bastide St-Vincent, Pavane,
Vacqueyras 2016 (15%)
O 88 Laudun Chusclan Vignerons,
Elements Sol, Côtes du Rhône
Villages Chusclan 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 LePlan-Vermeersch, GT-X Best
Of, Vin de France 2016 (15%)
O 88 Louis Bernard, Louis, Côtes du
Rhône Villages 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Les Closiers,
Lirac 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Morrisons, The Best, Crozes-
Hermitage 2016 (13%)
O 88 Nicolas Père & Fils, Secrets des
Dentelles, Gigondas 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Romain Duvernay, Beaumes de
Venise 2017 (14%)
O 88 Terroir Daronton, Fût de
Chêne, Vacqueyras 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Terroir Daronton, Gigondas
2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Vidal-Fleury, St-Joseph 2015
(13.5%)
O 88 Vignobles & Compagnie, Les
Combelles, Côtes du Rhône 2017
(13.8%)
O 87 Baron D’Escalin, Esprit
d’Escalin, Grignan les Adhémar 2015
(14%)
O 87 Booths, Côtes du Rhône 2016
(12.5%)
O 87 Bouachon, Côtes du Rhône
2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Bouachon, La Tiare du Pape,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (15%)
O 87 Brunel Père et Fils, Brunel de la
Gardine, Côtes du Rhône 2017 (14%)
O 87 Cave de Cairanne, Camille
Cayran Los Voconces, Cairanne 2016
(14.5%)
O 87 Cave de Tain, Grand Classique,
Crozes-Hermitage 2015 (13%)
O 87 Cave St-Désirat, St-Joseph
2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Caves St-Pierre, Vieilles Vignes
50 ans, Côtes du Rhône 2017 (14%)
O 87 Charles Tort, Côtes du Rhône
2016 (15.5%)
O 87 Château de Montfrin, Costières
de Nimes 2017 (13.3%)
O 87 Château Font Barrièle, Les
Vignes d’Héloïse, Costières de
Nimes 2017 (14.5%)
O 87 Château l’Ermitage, Edonist,
Costières de Nimes 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Clos de Caveau, Carmin
Brillant, Vacqueyras 2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Clos de Caveau, Les Bateliers,
Côtes du Rhône 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Demazet, Domaine du Camp
Reves, Côtes du Rhône Villages
Gadagne 2016 (15%)
O 87 Domaine Brusset, Tradition Le
Grand Montmirail, Gigondas 2016
(14%)

O 87 Domaine de la Tourade, L’Euse,
Vacqueyras 2016 (15%)
O 87 Domaine de Montine,
Vinsobres 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Domaine de Mourchon, Family
Reserve Grenache, Côtes du Rhône
Villages Séguret 2015 (16%)
O 87 Domaine Guy Mousset, Les
Garrigues, Côtes du Rhône Villages
2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Domaine Les Grands Bois,
Maximilien, Cairanne 2017 (15%)
O 87 Domaine Martin, Côtes du
Rhône 2017 (14%)
O 87 Famille Quiot, Domaine du
Vieux Lazaret Cuvée Exceptionnelle,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Frédéric Arnaud, Château
Courac, Côtes du Rhône Villages
Laudun 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Gabriel Meffre, Hommage
Grenache-Syrah, Côtes du Rhône
2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Gilles Flacher, Terra Louis,
St-Joseph 2016 (13%)
O 87 Grangeon et Fils, Tesco Finest,
Gigondas 2016 (14%)
O 87 Jean Pierre Boisson, Elisabeth
Chambellan Vieilles Vignes,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 (15.5%)
O 87 Jean-Luc Colombo, Les Forots,
Côtes du Rhône 2016 (13%)
O 87 Joseph Pellerin, Reserve, Côtes
du Rhône 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Laudun Chusclan Vignerons,
Les Dolia, Côtes du Rhône Villages
Laudun 2017 (14.5%)
O 87 Majestic, Definition, Côtes du
Rhône 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Marrenon, Grand Marrenon,
Luberon 2016 (15%)
O 87 Nicolas Père & Fils, Essentielle,
Côtes du Rhône 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Vallot, Les Roches du Domaine
Vallot, Côtes du Rhône 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Vestior, Côtes du Rhône
Villages 2016 (13.8%)
O 87 Vincent Moreau, Le P’tit Ruth,
IGP Vaucluse 2017 (14.5%)
O 86 Barton & Guestier, Les Roches
Noires, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016
(15%)
O 86 Caves St-Pierre, Selection
Vieilles Vignes, Côtes du Rhône 2017
(14%)
O 86 Chartreux, Sept Etoiles, Côtes
du Rhône Villages St-Gervais 2015
(14%)
O 86 Château de Lignane, Côtes du
Rhône Villages Rochegude 2015
(14.5%)
O 86 Château Mourgues du Grès,
Terre d’Argence, Costières de Nimes
2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Château St-Louis La Perdrix, La
Dernière Croisade, Costières de
Nimes 2016 (14%)
O 86 Château Signac, Cuvée Combe
d’Enfer, Côtes du Rhône Villages
Chusclan 2015 (14%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES RHONE – SHERRY
Sherry
O 86 Domaine Brusset, Vieilles
Vignes, Cairanne 2016 (14%)
O 86 Domaine Chamfort, Les 2
Louis, Vacqueyras 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Domaine de Cassan, Tradition,
Beaumes de Venise 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Domaine de la Valériane, Les Silver Amontillado
Cailloux, Côtes du Rhône Villages O 92 Lustau, Almacenista Antonio
Signargues 2016 (14.5%) Caballero y Sobrinos Amontillado
O 86 Domaine de l’Amandine, Côtes
du Rhône 2016 (13.6%)
Fino (21%)
O 94 Lustau, In partnership with O 92 Lustau, Almacenista José
O 86 Domaine de Panisse, Murmure
Waitrose Don Luis Fino (16.5%) Luis González Obregón
des Vignes, Côtes du Rhône 2016
O 92 La Ina, Fino (15%) Amontillado (18.5%)
(13.5%)
O 91 González Byass, Tio Pepe O 92 Lustau, Tabanco
O 86 Domaine Fond Croze, Cuvée
Shyrus, Côtes du Rhône Villages Una Palma Fino En Rama (15.5%) Amontillado (18.5%)
2016 (14.5%) O 90 Booths, Fino (15%) O 90 José Estévez, Tío Diego
O 86 Domaine Fontaine du Clos, O 90 Lustau, Almacenista del Amontillado (18%)
Aura, IGP Vaucluse 2016 (14%) Puerto Fino (15%) O 90 Lustau, Almacenista Manuel
O 86 Domaine Martin, Côtes du Cuevas Jurado Amontillado
Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu 2017 Manzanilla (17.5%)
(14.5%) O 94 Bodegas Hidalgo, La Gitana O 90 Lustau, Escuadrilla Dry
O 86 Eclat du Rhône, Côtes du Aniversario Manzanilla En Rama Amontillado (18.5%)
Rhône 2017 (13%) (15%) O 90 Lustau, Los Arcos Dry
O 86 Gabriel Meffre, Laurus, Côtes O 92 Lustau, Almacenista Manuel Amontillado (18.5%)
du Rhône Villages 2016 (14%) Cuevas Jurado Manzanilla Pasada
O 86 Gabriel Meffre, St-Vincent,
(17%) Palo Cortado
Côtes du Rhône 2017 (13%) O 94 Bodegas Osborne,
O 91 Hijos de Rainera Pérez Marín,
O 86 La Tour de Gâtigne, Duché
La Guita Saca de Octubre 2017 Capuchino 30 Years Palo Cortado
d’Uzès 2016 (14.5%)
Manzanilla En Rama (15%) VORS (20%)
O 86 Le Mas Sylvia, Cuvée Amazone,
O 90 Lustau, Papirusa Muy Seco O 92 Marks & Spencer, Very Rare
IGP Coteaux des Baronnies 2015 (14%)
Manzanilla (15%) Palo Cortado (19%) ➢
O 86 Le Plan des Moines, Le Pré des
Suves, Côtes du Rhône Villages 2016
(14%)
O 86 Maison Castel, Côtes du Rhône
Grenache-Syrah, Côtes du Rhône
2017 (14.5%)
O 86 Mare Magnum, Cycliste, Côtes
Pedro Ballesteros
du Rhône Villages 2016 (14.5%) Torres MW
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Côtes du
Rhône 2016 (13.5%) Sherry Regional Co-chair
O 86 Max Aubert, Domaine de la
What should we buy from here? Year after
Présidente, Côtes du Rhône Villages
2017 (13.5%)
year, the results of the DWWA Sherry category are consistently
O 86 Mousset-Barrot, Château du amazing. Of the 93 wines tasted this year, we had three Best in
Bois de la Garde, Côtes du Rhône Show, five Platinums and 10 Golds – just three wines got no award
2015 (13.5%) at all. No one style shone; there was excellence among fino,
O 86 Nicolas Père & Fils, Entre manzanilla, manzanilla pasada, amontillado, palo cortado,
Restangues et Garrigues, Cairanne oloroso, cream and PX wines. Modern Sherry is far from that
2016 (14.5%)
sweet, popular beverage of the 1970s; it is now a desirable wine
O 86 Ogier, Léon Perdigal, Côtes du
for connoisseurs. But the market for Sherry is still very limited; I
Rhône 2017 (14%)
O 86 RhoneA, Terroir Daronton, know of no other category in which there is so wide a gap
Côtes du Rhône 2017 (14%) between the quality perceived by wine professionals and the
O 86 Sainsburys, Taste the interest by consumers.
Difference, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
What should we keep an eye on? The most exciting trend has
2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Vignobles Diffonty, Cuvée du been the increasing numbers of unfiltered quality manzanillas and
Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé, Côtes du finos labelled as palmas or en rama. These are not only more
Rhône 2016 (14%) intense than their ‘regular’ siblings, they also have the capacity to
age and develop in bottle – something unheard of until recently.
Bronze How long will it be before it will seem natural to buy top Sherry
sweet fortified alongside Bordeaux or to gift to your children or grandchildren?
Meanwhile, we’ve seen a move towards high-quality closures –
O 88 Domaine de la Pigeade, Muscat
either premium integral corks or screwcaps. This is a positive
de Beaumes-de-Venise 2017 (15%)
O 88 Domaine des Bernardins, move all winelovers should embrace. Let’s cast these mediocre
Hommage, Muscat de Beaumes-de- corks to the rubbish bin of history where they belong!
Venise NV (15%)
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y Cia Palo Cortado (20%)
O 91 Lustau, Península Dry Palo
Cortado (19%)
O 90 Lustau, In Partnership with
Waitrose Torre del Oro Palo
Cortado (19%)
Oloroso
O 91 Fernando de Castilla, Antique
Oloroso (20%)
O 91 La Ina, Río Viejo Oloroso
(20%)
O 91 Lustau, Morrisons The Best
Oloroso (20%)
O 91 Lustau, Very Rare Emperatriz
Eugenia Oloroso (20%)
O 90 Lustau, Don Nuno Dry
Oloroso (20%)
Oloroso Dulce
O 92 Lustau, Añada Limited
Edition Oloroso Dulce 1998 (21%)
Medium
O 90 Bodegas Osborne, Solera
India Rare Medium (22%)
Cream
O 92 Lustau, Añada Cream 2000
(21%)
Manzanilla
O 88 Lustau, In partnership with
Waitrose El Benito Manzanilla
Pasada (17%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Manzanilla
(15%)
O 87 Bodegas Hidalgo, La Gitana
Manzanilla (15%)
O 87 Lustau, Morrisons The Best Dry
Manzanilla (17%)
O 86 Hijos de Rainera Pérez Marín,
La Guita Manzanilla (15%)
O 86 Waitrose, Manzanilla (15%)
Amontillado
O 88 Lustau, In partnership with
Waitrose Don Gaspar Amontillado
(19%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Very Rare
Dry Amontillado (18.5%)
Palo Cortado
O 88 González Byass, Leonor Palo
Cortado (20%)
O 88 Morrisons, The Best Dry Palo
Cortado (19%)
Oloroso
O 89 Lustau, Almacenista del Puerto
Oloroso (20%)
O 89 Lustau, In partnership with
Waitrose Oloroso (20%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Very Rare
Oloroso (20%)
Patricio Tapia
Sherry Regional Co-chair
What should we buy from here? Another
cascade of medals for one of the categories
most anticipated by DWWA judges every
year. The quality was impressive, but it was also abundantly clear
that Sherry remains one of the wine world’s most spectacular
source of value. For £8 or less, there are some delicious finos and
manzanillas to be found that won solid Silvers and Bronzes; for a
little more – say up to £15 pounds – the variety is much higher. And
for less than £20 you can pick up six Golds and even a Platinum:
unique, world-class wines at extraordinary prices. It’s high time
Sherry was appreciated by a wider audience.
What should we keep an eye on? These days, a consumer’s usual
introduction to Sherry (forget about Granny and her Christmas
cream Sherry) is via a deliciously light and fruity fino or manzanilla
on holiday – the ideal wines for summer with a plate of tapas. But
at this year’s DWWA two old styles of Sherry made a comeback:
manzanilla pasada and fino amontillado. These are wines that
have been under their veil of flor for much longer than the usual
three or four years, giving them far more complex aromas and
flavours. Look out for these wines – particularly the manzanillas
pasadas – which did brilliantly at this year’s competition.

Moscatel Pale Cream

South & North

O 92 Cooperativa Andaluza, O 86 Marks & Spencer, Sweet &
Moscatel de Pasas Los Madroñales Aromatic Pale Cream (17%)
Moscatel (15%)
Medium
Pedro Ximenez
O 93 Lustau, 20 Years Old Pedro
Ximenez VOS (15%)
O 87 Waitrose, Medium Dry (18.5%)

O 91 Lustau, San Emilio Muy Dulce
Pedro Ximenez (17%)
O 90 La Ina, Viña 25 Pedro
Ximénez (17%)
O 90 Marks & Spencer, Very Rare
Pedro Ximenez (17%)
Bronze
Fino
O 89 Marks & Spencer, Fino (15%)
O 88 Fernando de Castilla, Antique
Fino (17%)
O 88 González Byass, Tio Pepe Tres
Palmas Fino (16%)
O 88 Lustau, Jarana Muy Seco Fino
(15%)
O 87 Lustau, Morrisons Fino (15%)
O 87 Valdespino, Inocente Fino
(15%)
O 86 Bodegas Osborne, Coquinero
Fino (17%)
Cream
O 88 Lustau, East India Solera
Cream (20%)
O 88 Lustau, In partnership with
Waitrose Tomás Abad Cream (20%)
O 87 Lustau, Morrisons Cream
(17.5%)
Moscatel
O 88 Lustau, Emilín Muy Dulce
Moscatel (17%)
Pedro Ximenez
O 88 González Byass, Nectar Pedro
Ximenez (15%)
O 88 Lustau, Murillo Pedro Ximenez
(17%)
O 87 Bodegas Hidalgo, Triana Pedro
Ximenez (15%)
O 87 Lustau, Morrisons The Best
Pedro Ximenez (17%)
Africa
South Africa
Silver
sparkling white
O 94 Le Lude, Extra Brut, Western
Cape 2012 (12%)
O 92 Babylonstoren, Sprankel,
Simonsberg-Paarl, Paarl 2012
(12.5%)
O 92 KWV, Laborie Méthode Cap
Classique Blanc de Blancs Brut,
Western Cape 2011 (12.3%)
O 92 Pongrácz, Blanc de Blancs,
Western Cape 2013 (12.6%)
O 91 Boschendal, Chardonnay-
Pinot Noir Grande Cuvée Brut,
Elgin 2013 (12%)
O 91 Boschendal, Jean le Long
Prestige Cuvée Blanc de Blancs
Brut, Coastal Region 2008 (12.5%)
O 91 Villiera Wines, Monro Brut,
Stellenbosch 2011 (11.6%)
O 90 Lourensford, Brut,
Stellenbosch 2012 (12%)
Silver
white
O 94 Bouchard Finlayson,
Sauvignon Blanc, Hemel-en-Aarde
Valley, Walker Bay 2017 (13.5%)
O 94 Brampton, Unoaked
Chardonnay, Western Cape 2017
(14%)
O 94 Constantia Glen, Two,
Constantia, Cape Town 2017 (14%)
O 94 GlenWood, Vigneron's
Selection Chardonnay,
Franschoek 2016 (13.7%)
O 94 Jordan, Nine Yards
Chardonnay, Stellenbosch 2016
(13%)

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O 94 KWV, Cathedral Cellar
Chardonnay, Western Cape 2016
(13.1%)
O 94 Leeuwenkuil, Marsanne,
Voor Paardeberg, Paarl 2016 (13.5%)
O 94 Paul Cluver, Estate
Chardonnay, Elgin 2017 (13.7%)
O 94 Perdeberg, Endura Chenin
Blanc, Swartland 2017 (13.9%)
O 94 Rustenberg, Chardonnay,
Stellenbosch 2017 (13.5%)
O 93 Delaire Graff, Coastal Cuvée
Sauvignon Blanc, Coastal Region
2017 (14%)
O 93 Kaapzicht, Kliprug Chenin
Blanc, Stellenbosch 2017 (13.5%)
O 93 Neil Ellis, Whitehall
Chardonnay, Elgin 2016 (13%)
O 93 Strandveld, Adamastor
Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon, Elim,
Cape Agulhas 2015 (13.6%)
O 93 Tokara, Director's Reserve,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14%)
O 92 Bellingham, The Bernard
Series Whole Bunch Roussanne,
Coastal Region 2017 (13.5%)
O 92 Cape Point Vineyards, Marks
& Spencer Sauvignon Blanc, Cape
Town 2017 (13.5%)
O 92 Cederberg Cellars, Ghost
Corner Sauvignon Blanc, Elim,
Cape Agulhas 2017 (13.5%)
O 92 Deetlefs, Voyage 3566.1,
Breedekloof 2017 (13.5%)
O 92 DeMorgenzon, Maestro
White, Stellenbosch 2016 (14.1%)
O 92 Devonview Winery, The
Pledge Sauvignon Blanc, Western
Cape 2017 (14%)
O 92 Eagles' Nest, Viognier,
Constantia, Cape Town 2017 (14%)
O 92 Eikendal, Chardonnay,
Western Cape 2016 (13%)
O 92 Escapades, Semillon-
Sauvignon Blanc, Coastal Region
2017 (13.5%)
O 92 Kleine Zalze, Vineyard
Selection Chardonnay, Western
Cape 2017 (13.5%)
O 92 KWV, The Mentors Chenin
Blanc, Paarl 2017 (14%)
O 92 Leopard's Leap, Culinaria
Collection Chenin Blanc, Western
Cape 2016 (13.5%)
O 92 Painted Wolf, Pictus VI,
Coastal Region 2017 (13.1%)
O 92 Rascallion, Vinyl Collection
33 1/3 RPM, Western Cape 2017
(13.5%)
O 92 Spier, 21 Gables Sauvignon
Blanc, Coastal Region 2017 (14.1%)
O 91 Buitenverwachting,
Chardonnay, Constantia, Cape
Town 2017 (14.5%)
O 91 Cape Point Vineyards,
Sauvignon Blanc, Cape Town 2017
(13.5%)
O 91 De Wetshof, Lesca
Chardonnay, Robertson 2017 (13%)
O 91 Franschhoek Cellar, La Cotte
Mill Chenin Blanc, Western Cape
2017 (13.5%)
O 91 GlenWood, Sauvignon
Blanc-Semillon, Franschoek 2016
(13.3%)
O 91 Groot Constantia, Sauvignon
Blanc, Constantia, Cape Town
2017 (13.5%)
O 91 Journey's End, The Weather
Station Sauvignon Blanc, Coastal
Region 2017 (13.5%)
O 91 Kleine Zalze, Family Reserve
Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape
2017 (13.5%)
O 91 Kumala, Reserve Chenin
Blanc, Swartland 2017 (13%)
O 91 Lammershoek, Terravinum
Reserve Chenin Blanc, Swartland
2016 (12.5%)
O 91 Majestic, Loves Chardonnay,
Western Cape 2017 (13.5%)
O 91 Nederburg, Two Centuries
Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape
2017 (13.2%)
O 91 Paul Cluver, Seven Flags
Chardonnay, Elgin 2017 (13.1%)
O 91 Rascallion Wines, Susurrous,
Western Cape 2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Zonnebloem, Limited Edition
Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch
2016 (13.7%)
O 90 Aaldering, Aaldering Estate,
Stellenbosch 2017 (14.1%)
O 90 Asda, Chenin Blanc,
Swartland 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Asda, Extra Special Chenin
Blanc, Paarl 2017 (14%)
O 90 Asda, Yellowwood Mountain
Chardonnay, Western Cape 2017
(13%)
O 90 Bartinney, Chardonnay,
Stellenbosch 2017 (13.4%)
O 90 Bellingham, The Bernard
Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc,
Coastal Region 2017 (14%)
O 90 Bellingham, The Old
Orchards Chenin Blanc, Paarl 2017
(14%)
O 90 Bizoe, Henrietta, Western
Cape 2016 (13%)
O 90 Boekenhoutskloof,
Porcupine Ridge Chardonnay,
Western Cape 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Bon Courage, Unwooded
Chardonnay, Robertson 2017
(13.7%)
O 90 Booths, Chenin Blanc,
Coastal Region 2017 (13%)
O 90 Boschendal, Appellation
Series Sauvignon Blanc, Elgin
2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Boschendal, Jean Garde
Unoaked Chardonnay, Western
Cape 2017 (14%)
O 90 Bouchard Finlayson,
Kaaimansgat Crocodile's Lair
Chardonnay, Overberg 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Cape Point Vineyards,
Noordhoek Sauvignon Blanc,
Cape Town 2017 (14.5%)
O 90 Cederberg Cellars, Waitrose
Chenin Blanc, Cederberg 2017
(13.5%)
O 90 Constantia Uitsig, Semillon,
Constantia, Cape Town 2015 (14%)
O 90 Co-op, Irresistible Chenin
Blanc, Darling 2017 (13.2%)
O 90 Deetlefs, Reserve Chenin
Blanc, Breedekloof 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 DeMorgenzon, Reserve
Chardonnay, Stellenbosch 2017
(13.9%)
O 90 Dougles Green Wines, Chenin
Blanc, Western Cape 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Durbanville Hills, Atlantic
View Sauvignon Blanc, Durbanville,
Cape Town 2017 (13.8%)
O 90 Fleur du Cap, Series Privée
Sauvignon Blanc, Darling 2017
(13%)
O 90 Fleur du Cap, Unfiltered
Chenin Blanc, Western Cape 2016
(14.4%)
O 90 Hamilton Russell,
Chardonnay, Hemel-en-Aarde
Valley, Walker Bay 2017 (13.1%)
O 90 Hartenberg Estate, The
Eleanor, Stellenbosch 2015 (14%)
O 90 Home Of Origin, Grand Vin
Selection Sauvignon Blanc,
Stellenbosch 2017 (14%)
O 90 Journey's End, Destination
Chardonnay, Stellenbosch 2016
(13.5%)
O 90 Ken Forrester, The FMC,
Stellenbosch 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Kleindal, Chenin Blanc,
Robertson 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Kleine Zalze, Vineyard
Selection Sauvignon Blanc,
Western Cape 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 KWV, Cathedral Cellar
Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape
2017 (13.5%)
O 90 KWV, The Mentors Grenache
Blanc, Paarl 2015 (13.6%)
O 90 KWV, The Mentors Semillon,
Darling 2013 (13.4%)
O 90 La Motte, The Pierneef
Collection Sauvignon Blanc, Cape
South Coast 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Lammershoek, Terravinum
Reserve White, Swartland 2015
(13.5%)
O 90 Leaf Plucker, Sauvignon
Blanc, Western Cape 2017 (13%)
O 90 Leeuwenkuil, Grenache
Blanc, Voor Paardeberg, Paarl
2016 (12.5%)
O 90 Linton Park Wines,
Chardonnay, Wellington 2016
(13%)
O 90 Moreson, FYM Fox Yankee
Mike, Franschoek 2015 (13.8%)
O 90 Moreson, Mercator
Chardonnay, Franschoek 2016
(14%)
O 90 Morrisons, The Best
Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape
2017 (13%)
O 90 Nederburg, The Anchorman
Chenin Blanc, Western Cape 2017
(13.7%)
O 90 Oldenburg, Chenin Blanc,
Stellenbosch 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Painted Wolf, Old Vines
Chenin Blanc, Paarl 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Painted Wolf, The Den
Chenin Blanc, Swartland 2017
(13%)
O 90 Paul Cluver, Sauvignon
Blanc, Elgin 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Saronsberg Cellar, Viognier,
Tulbagh 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Spier, Creative Block 2,
Coastal Region 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Stellenbosch Vineyards,
Limited Release Verdelho,
Stellenbosch 2016 (13.8%)
O 90 Stormhoek, Chardonnay-
Viognier, Western Cape 2017 (13%)
O 90 Strandveld, Pofadderbos
Sauvignon Blanc, Elim, Cape
Agulhas 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Survivor, Sauvignon Blanc,
Swartland 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 The Beach House by Douglas
Green, Sauvignon Blanc, Western
Cape 2017 (13%)
O 90 The Tangram, Durbanville,
Cape Town 2016 (14.1%)
O 90 Uva Mira, Sing-a-Wing
Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch
2017 (12.8%)
O 90 Villiera, Barrel Fermented
Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch 2017
(14.4%)
O 90 Villiera, Marks & Spencer
Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc,
Stellenbosch 2017 (14%)
Silver
rosé
O 91 Babylonstoren, Mourvèdre,
Western Cape 2017 (13%)
Silver
red
O 93 Boschendal, 1685 Shiraz,
Coastal Region 2016 (14%)
O 93 Doolhof Wine Estate, The
Minotaur, Limietberg, Wellington
2016 (14%)
O 93 Douglas Green Wines,
Shiraz, Western Cape 2017 (14%)
O 93 Fleur du Cap, Series Privée
Pinotage, Coastal Region 2016
(14.5%)
O 93 Groot Constantia, Shiraz,
Constantia, Cape Town 2015 (14.1%)
O 93 Kleine Zalze, Family Reserve ➢
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2015 (14.5%)
O 93 Lammershoek, Reserve
Syrah, Swartland 2015 (13.5%)
O 93 Lammershoek, Terravinum
Reserve, Swartland 2016 (14%)
O 93 Leopard's Leap, Culinaria
Collection Pinot Noir, Western
Cape 2016 (13.5%)
O 93 Moreson, Magia Cabernet
Sauvignon, Franschoek 2015
(14.4%)
O 93 Nederburg, Private Bin R109
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,
Coastal Region 2014 (14.9%)
O 93 Neil Ellis, Rodanos, Western
Cape 2012 (14.5%)
O 93 Paul Wallace Wines, Brave
Heart Pinot Noir, Elgin 2016 (13.1%)
O 93 Strandveld, The Navigator,
Cape South Coast 2014 (13.5%)
O 92 Asda, The Wine Atlas Cinsault,
Western Cape 2017 (14.5%)
O 92 Booths, Shiraz, Coastal
Region 2016 (14%)
O 92 Creation, Reserve Pinot Noir,
Walker Bay 2015 (14%)
O 92 D'Aria, The Soprano Shiraz,
Cape Town 2016 (14.5%)
O 92 Durbanville Hills, The
Tangram, Durbanville, Cape Town
2013 (14.7%)
O 92 Eikendal, Classique,
Stellenbosch 2015 (15%)
O 92 Hartenberg Estate, Shiraz,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.5%)
O 92 Jordan, The Long Fuse
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch
2015 (14.5%)
O 92 Kaapzicht, Steytler Vision,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.5%)
O 92 Meinert, Printers Ink
Pinotage, Devon Valley,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14%)
O 92 Mooiplaas Estate Wine,
Tabakland Cabernet Sauvignon,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.5%)
O 92 Mooiplaas, Rosalind,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14%)
O 92 Neil Ellis, Cinsaut,
Groenekloof, Darling 2015 (14%)
O 92 Nelson Wine Estate, Lisha
Nelson Cabernet Franc, Paarl 2014
(14.5%)
O 92 Original Series, Cabernet
Sauvignon-Merlot, Stellenbosch
2017 (14%)
O 92 Perdeberg, Rex Equus,
Coastal Region 2014 (14.2%)
O 92 Rickety Bridge, Shiraz,
Western Cape 2015 (14.5%)
O 92 Saronsberg Cellar, Shiraz,
Tulbagh 2016 (14.5%)
O 92 Stark-Condé, Oude Nektar,
Jonkershoek Valley, Stellenbosch
2015 (14.5%)
O 92 Thelema, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Stellenbosch 2014 (14.5%)
O 91 Allesverloren, Tinta Barocca,
Swartland 2016 (13.4%)
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O 91 Buitenverwachting,
Christine, Constantia, Cape Town
2012 (14.5%)
O 91 Carmen Stevens, Catoria
Blend, Coastal Region 2016 (14.5%)
O 91 Cederberg Cellars, Shiraz,
Cederberg 2016 (14.5%)
O 91 Constantia Glen, Five,
Constantia, Cape Town 2013 (14.5%)
O 91 De Grendel, Rubaiyat,
Coastal Region 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 De Grendel, Shiraz, Coastal
Region 2016 (14.5%)
O 91 DeMorgenzon, Maestro Blue,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.3%)
O 91 DeMorgenzon, Maestro Red,
Stellenbosch 2016 (14.4%)
O 91 Durbanville Hills, Collectors
Reserve The Castle of Good Hope
Cabernet Sauvignon, Durbanville,
Cape Town 2016 (13.9%)
O 91 Eikendal, Merlot,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Flagstone, Dark Horse Shiraz,
Western Cape 2014 (15%)
O 91 Fleur du Cap, Laszlo, Coastal
Region 2015 (14.8%)
O 91 Franschhoek Cellar, Baker
Station Shiraz, Western Cape 2016
(14%)
O 91 Glenelly, Glass Collection
Cabernet Franc, Stellenbosch
2016 (14.5%)
O 91 Grand Vin, Shiraz-Viognier,
Stellenbosch 2016 (14%)
O 91 Groot Constantia, Pinotage,
Constantia, Cape Town 2016 (14.3%)
O 91 Hartenberg Estate, Cabernet,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Jordan, Cobblers Hill,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Kendal Lodge, Marks &
Spencer Cabernet Sauvignon-
Merlot-Cabernet Franc,
Stellenbosch 2016 (14%)
O 91 Kleine Zalze, Family Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch
2013 (14.5%)
O 91 Kumala, Reserve Shiraz,
Swartland 2017 (14.5%)
O 91 KWV, Roodeberg Dr Charles
Niehaus, Coastal Region 2016
(14.4%)
O 91 Lanzerac, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Jonkershoek Valley,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14%)
O 91 Lourensford, Limited Release
Shiraz-Mourvèdre-Viognier,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Malagas, Sijnn, Malgas,
Swellendam 2011 (13.7%)
O 91 Marks & Spencer, Helderberg
Winery Cabernet Sauvignon,
Stellenbosch 2016 (14.5%)
O 91 Neil Ellis, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Oldenburg, Rhodium,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.6%)
Fiona McDonald
South & North Africa
Regional Chair
What should we buy from here? South
African winemakers were initially cautious in
pronouncing the merits of the 2015 vintage – the first of three
drought years where water for irrigation (and daily life) became
increasingly scarce. In hindsight it was an excellent year, proven at
this year’s DWWA by the top Cabernets Sauvignons and
Cabernet-based blends, especially from Stellenbosch. In our 2016
and 2017 competitions, South African Chardonnay came up
trumps, with De Morgenzon’s Reserve and Paul Cluver 7 Flags
respectively awarded Best in Shows. No Best in Shows or
Platinums this year but it was still a solid showing of six Golds, four
of which are from the cooler growing regions of Elgin and the
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. This cool-climate expression is another
indication of South Africa’s growing confidence and proficiency
with Chardonnay and producers’ ability to craft a unique ‘New
World/Old World’ expression.
What should we keep an eye on? It’s been said before that South
African winemakers are unleashing their creativity on Cinsault –
particularly when blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, taking their
cue from the country’s long-lived blends of the 1970s and ’80s.
But the smart money in reds is on Grenache, another variety
showing great promise because of its affinity to the hot, dry
conditions prevalent in Swartland in particular. The excitement
around Chenin Blanc, either as a solo expression or blended with
other grapes, shows no sign of abating. And with older-vine fruit
currently in vogue and factored into the mix, it makes for wines
which are uniquely South African with great warmth and fruit
character, expressing terroir and vintage well. While sweet wines
may not be particularly popular, the Cape has a long history of
making noble late harvests and Muscats – like Klein Constantia’s
much-storied Vin de Constance, which was a worthy Best in Show.
O 91 Ormonde, Chip off the Old O 90 Brampton, Roxton, Coastal
Block Cabernet Sauvignon, Region 2015 (14%)
Darling 2014 (13.7%) O 90 Broad Valley, Broad Valley
O 91 Rustenberg, Grenache, Pinot Noir, Overberg 2016 (13%)
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch, O 90 Cederberg Cellars, Cabernet
Stellenbosch 2016 (14%) Sauvignon, Cederberg 2016 (14.5%)
O 91 The High Road, Classique, O 90 Cederberg Cellars, Waitrose
Shiraz, Cederberg 2016 (14%)
Stellenbosch 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Constantia Glen, Three,
O 91 The High Road, Director's
Reserve, Stellenbosch 2014 (14%) Constantia, Cape Town 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Darling Cellars, Old Bush
O 91 Wildekrans, Barrel Select
Vine Cinsaut, Darling 2016 (14.2%)
Reserve Cape Blend, Bot River,
O 90 Delaire Graff, Botmaskop,
Walker Bay 2015 (14%)
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Asara, Vineyard Collection
O 90 Durbanville Hills, Collector's
Cabernet, Stellenbosch 2014 (14%) Reserve The High Noon Shiraz,
O 90 Asda, Extra Special Fairtrade Durbanville, Cape Town 2016 (13.1%)
Pinotage, Breedekloof 2017 (14.5%) O 90 Eagles' Nest, Merlot,
O 90 Asda, Shiraz, Swartland 2016 Constantia, Cape Town 2014 (14%)
(13.5%) O 90 Eagles' Nest, Shiraz,
O 90 Brampton, Cabernet Constantia, Cape Town 2015 (14%)
Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2016 (14%) O 90 Escapades, Cabernet

Sauvignon-Shiraz-Malbec, Coastal
Region 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Flagstone, Longitude
Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon-
Malbec, Western Cape 2016 (13%)
O 90 Franschhoek Cellar, The
Churchyard Cabernet Sauvignon,
Western Cape 2016 (14%)
O 90 Hartenberg Estate, The
Stork, Stellenbosch 2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Idiom, Shiraz-Mourvedre-
Viognier, Stellenbosch 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Jordan, Black Magic Merlot,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14%)
O 90 Journey's End, The Griffin
Syrah, Stellenbosch 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Kleindal, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Robertson 2017 (13%)
O 90 Kleine Zalze, Cabernet
Sauvignon Vineyard Reserve,
Coastal Region 2016 (14%)
O 90 Kleine Zalze, Vineyard
Selection Shiraz, Stellenbosch
2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Kumala, Reserve Malbec,
Western Cape 2017 (14%)
O 90 KWV, The Mentors Orchestra,
Coastal Region 2013 (14.3%)
O 90 KWV, The Mentors Shiraz,
Coastal Region 2013 (14.4%)
O 90 La Motte, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Western Cape 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 La Motte, Millennium
Merlot-Cabernet Franc, Western
Cape 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Leeuwenkuil, Shiraz,
Swartland 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Linton Park Wines, Shiraz,
Groenberg, Wellington 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Moreson, The Widow Maker,
Stellenbosch 2015 (15.1%)
O 90 Morrisons, The Best
Pinotage, Swartland 2017 (14.5%)
O 90 Nederburg, Ingenuity
Sangiovese-Barbera-Nebbiolo,
Western Cape 2014 (13.8%)
O 90 Oldenburg, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2015 (14.3%)
O 90 Oldenburg, Syrah,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.3%)
O 90 Overhex Wines, Survivor
Pinotage, Swartland 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Painted Wolf, Guillermo
Pinotage, Swartland 2014 (14%)
O 90 Rascallion, Bombinate,
Western Cape 2016 (14%)
O 90 Rustenberg, John X Merriman,
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Rustenberg, RM Nicholson,
Stellenbosch 2016 (14%)
O 90 Saronsberg Cellar, Seismic,
Tulbagh 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Saxenburg, Private Collection
Shiraz, Stellenbosch 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Spier, 5 Creative Block,
Coastal Region 2015 (14.5%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES SOUTH & NORTH AFRICA
O 90 Stark-Condé, Cabernet,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Stark-Condé, Three Pines
Cabernet Sauvignon, Jonkershoek
Valley, Stellenbosch 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Stellenbosch Vineyards,
Credo Shiraz, Stellenbosch 2015
(14.9%)
O 90 Tokara, Directors Reserve,
Stellenbosch 2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Uva Mira, The Mira Cabernet,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14%)
O 90 Van Loveren, Christina
Sauvignon, Robertson 2016 (14%)
O 90 Wildekrans, Barrel Select
Reserve Pinotage, Bot River,
Walker Bay 2015 (14%)
O 90 Wildekrans, Pinotage, Bot
River, Walker Bay 2016 (14%)
O 90 Zonnebloem, Limited
Edition Cabernet Sauvignon,
Stellenbosch 2009 (13.5%)
Silver
sweet white
O 94 Nederburg, The
Winemasters Noble Late Harvest,
Western Cape 2017 (10.4%)
O 92 GlenWood, Noblesse Grand
Duc, Franschoek NV (13.4%)
O 92 Perdeberg, The Dry Land
Collection Longevity Chenin
Blanc, Paarl 2016 (10.7%)
O 91 Paul Cluver, Noble Late
Harvest Riesling, Elgin 2017 (9.9%)
O 90 Fleur du Cap, Noble Late
Harvest Bergkelder Selection,
Western Cape 2015 (9.2%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 89 Constantia Uitsig, Méthode
Cap Classique Brut, Constantia,
Cape Town 2014 (11.5%)
O 88 Bon Courage, Jacques Bruére
Blanc de Blancs, Robertson 2011
(11.5%)
O 88 Durbanville Hills, Blanc de
Blancs, Durbanville, Cape Town
2014 (11.4%)
O 88 Le Lude, Brut, Western Cape
NV (12%)
O 87 Wildekrans, Chenin Blanc, Bot
River, Walker Bay 2014 (12%)
O 86 Boschendal, Chardonnay-Pinot
Noir Brut, Western Cape NV (12.5%)
O 86 Pongrácz, Desiderius Brut,
Western Cape 2011 (11.8%)
O 86 Pongrácz, Pinot Noir-
Chardonnay Brut, Western Cape NV
(12.6%)
Bronze
sparkling rosé
O 89 Le Lude, Rosé Brut, Western
Cape NV (12%)
O 88 Boschendal, Rosé Brut,
Western Cape NV (12.5%)
O 87 Wildekrans, Rosé Brut, Bot
River, Walker Bay 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Pongrácz, Rosé Brut, Western
Cape NV (12.3%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Asda, Yellowwood Mountain
Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Western
Cape 2017 (12.5%)
O 89 Bellingham, Chardonnay,
Stellenbosch 2016 (12.5%)
O 89 Boschendal, 1685 Grande
Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc, Coastal
Region 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Boschendal, Sommelier
Selection Sauvignon Blanc, Coastal
Region 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Brampton, Sauvignon Blanc,
Western Cape 2017 (13%)
O 89 Co-op, Fairtrade Chardonnay,
Western Cape 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Co-op, Fairtrade Chardonnay-
Viognier, Western Cape 2017 (13%)
O 89 D'Aria, The Songbird Sauvignon
Blanc, Cape Town 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Fleur du Cap, Unfiltered
Chardonnay, Western Cape 2016
(13.9%)
O 89 Franschhoek Cellar, Our Town
Hall Unoaked Chardonnay, Western
Cape 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Home of Origin Wine, Grower's
Club Sauvignon Blanc, Western
Cape 2017 (14%)
O 89 Lyngrove, Platinum Chenin
Blanc, Stellenbosch 2017 (13.9%)
O 89 Marks & Spencer, Ken Forrester
Workhorse Chenin Blanc,
Stellenbosch 2017 (12.5%)
O 89 Nederburg, The Manor House
Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape
2017 (13.6%)
O 89 Steenberg Vineyards, Magna
Carta Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon,
Constantia, Cape Town 2016 (13.2%)
O 89 Steenberg Vineyards,
Rattlesnake Sauvignon Blanc,
Constantia, Cape Town 2017 (14%)
O 89 Thelema Mountain Vineyards,
Sutherand Sauvignon Blanc, Elgin
2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Trizanne Signature Wines,
Reserve Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon,
Elim, Cape Agulhas 2017 (13%)
O 89 Uva Mira, The Single Tree
Chardonnay, Stellenbosch 2016
(13.5%)
O 89 Wildekrans, Barrel Select
Reserve Chenin Blanc, Bot River,
Walker Bay 2015 (14%)
O 89 Wildekrans, Barrel Select
Reserve Chenin Blanc, Bot River,
Walker Bay 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Almenkerk, Chardonnay, Elgin
2016 (13%)
O 88 Asara, Vineyard Collection
Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch 2017
(13.5%)
O 88 Asda, Southern Point Safari
Chenin-Chardonnay, Western Cape
2017 (13%)
O 88 Bellingham, Sauvignon Blanc,
Tygerberg 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Boekenhoutskloof, Marks &
Spencer Bohoek Semillon,
Franschoek 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Boekenhoutskloof, Porcupine
Ridge Chenin Blanc, Swartland 2017
(13.5%)
O 88 Buitenverwachting, Hussey's
Vlei Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia,
Cape Town 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Craft 3, Marks & Spencer Chenin
Blanc, Stellenbosch 2017 (12%)
O 88 D'Aria, The Following
Sauvignon Blanc, Durbanville, Cape
Town 2016 (14%)
O 88 Daschbosch, Steen,
Breedekloof 2017 (14.1%)
O 88 De Grendel, Koetshuis
Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape
2017 (12.5%)
O 88 De Grendel, Op Die Berg
Chardonnay, Ceres Plateau 2017 (13%)
O 88 Douglas Green Wines,
Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape
2017 (13%)
O 88 Durbanville Hills, Collectors
Reserve, The Cape Mist Sauvignon
Blanc, Durbanville, Cape Town 2017
(14.1%)
O 88 Elgin Vintners, The Century
Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon, Elgin
2016 (13%)
O 88 Flagstone, Free Run Sauvignon
Blanc, Western Cape 2017 (14%)
O 88 Flagstone, Noon Gun Chenin
Blanc-Sauvignon Blanc-Viognier,
Western Cape 2016 (13%)
O 88 Hartenberg Estate,
Chardonnay, Stellenbosch 2016 (13%)
O 88 Jordan Wine, Inspector
Péringuey Chenin Blanc,
Stellenbosch 2016 (14%)
O 88 Jordan, Barrel Fermented
Chardonnay, Stellenbosch 2017 (13%)
O 88 Journey's End, Marks &
Spencer Honeycomb Chardonnay,
Stellenbosch 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Klein Constantia, Metis
Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia, Cape
Town 2016 (14.1%)
O 88 Kleine Zalze, Family Reserve
Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Kleine Zalze, Family Reserve
Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape
2016 (13%)
O 88 Kleine Zalze, Vineyard
Selection Chenin Blanc,
Stellenbosch 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 KWV, The Mentors Sauvignon
Blanc, Darling 2017 (13.1%)
O 88 Lammershoek, The Innocent
White Blend, Swartland 2015 (13.5%) ➢
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Jonkershoek Valley, Stellenbosch
2016 (14%)
O 88 Lourensford, Limited Release
Chardonnay, Stellenbosch 2016
(14.3%)
O 88 Man Family Wines, Free-Run
Steen, Coastal Region 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Mooiplaas, Bush Vines Chenin
Blanc, Stellenbosch 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Morrisons, The Best Chenin
Blanc, Swartland 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Nederburg, Auction Reserve
Private Bin D234 Sauvignon Blanc,
Western Cape 2016 (13%)
O 88 Nederburg, Two Centuries
Sauvignon Blanc, Darling 2016 (13%)
O 88 Nitída, Sauvignon Blanc,
Durbanville, Cape Town 2017 (14%)
O 88 Oldenburg, Chardonnay,
Stellenbosch 2017 (13.8%)
O 88 Paul Cluver, Estate Riesling,
Elgin 2017 (10.8%)
O 88 Rustenberg, Sauvignon Blanc,
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch,
Stellenbosch 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Spier, 21 Gables Chenin Blanc,
Coastal Region 2016 (14.4%)
O 88 Steenberg Vineyards, The
Black Swan Sauvignon Blanc,
Constantia, Cape Town 2017 (14%)
O 88 Stellenbosch Vineyards, Credo
Chardonnay, Stellenbosch 2016
(14.5%)
O 88 Stellenbosch Vineyards,
Unwooded Chardonnay,
Stellenbosch 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Stellenrust, 53 Barrel
Fermented Chenin Blanc,
Stellenbosch 2017 (14%)
O 88 Stormhoek, Pinot Grigio,
Western Cape 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Survivor, Chenin Blanc,
Swartland 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 The Wolftrap, Viognier-Chenin
Blanc-Grenache Blanc, Western
Cape 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Tokara, Chardonnay, Western
Cape 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Uva Mira, The Mira Chardonnay,
Stellenbosch 2016 (13.6%)
O 88 Van Loveren, Christina
Chardonnay, Robertson 2017 (13%)
O 88 Villiera, Bush Vine Blanc Fumé,
Stellenbosch 2017 (14.1%)
O 88 Waverley Hills, Chardonnay,
Tulbagh 2016 (14%)
O 87 Almenkerk, Lace Sauvignon
Blanc, Elgin 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Asda, Yellowwood Mountain
Chenin Blanc, Western Cape 2017
(12.5%)
O 87 Babylonstoren, Chenin Blanc
2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Boschendal, The Pavillion
Chenin Blanc, Western Cape 2017
(12.5%)
O 87 Cape Point Vineyards, Reserve
Sauvignon Blanc, Cape Peninsula
2016 (14%)
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O 87 Darling Cellars, Old Bush Vines
Chenin Blanc, Darling 2017 (14%)
O 87 De Grendel, Sauvignon Blanc,
Durbanville, Cape Town 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Durbanville Hills, Collectors
Reserve The Cableway Chardonnay,
Durbanville, Cape Town 2017 (14.1%)
O 87 Elgin Vintners, Chardonnay,
Elgin 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Flagstone, Tributary Chenin
Blanc, Coastal Region 2017 (14%)
O 87 Franschhoek Cellar, Statue de
Femme Sauvignon Blanc, Western
Cape 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Gabb Family Vineyards,
Chardonnay, Stellenbosch 2017
(13.5%)
O 87 Holden Manz, Chardonnay,
Western Cape 2017 (14.5%)
O 87 L'Avenir, Single Block Chenin
Blanc, Stellenbosch 2016 (14%)
O 87 Leeuwenkuil, Chenin Blanc,
Swartland 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Majestic, Definition Chenin
Blanc, Stellenbosch 2017 (14%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, Crow's
Fountain Sauvignon Blanc, Western
Cape 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, Paul Cluver
Riesling, Elgin 2017 (10.5%)
O 87 Mellasat, White Pinotage, Paarl
2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Nederburg, Ingenuity, Western
Cape 2016 (13.1%)
O 87 Nederburg, The Young
Airhawk Sauvignon Blanc, Western
Cape 2017 (14.3%)
O 87 Neethlingshof Estate, The Six
Flowers, Stellenbosch 2017 (13.8%)
O 87 Perdeberg, Vineyard Collection
Grenache Blanc, Western Cape 2017
(13.6%)
O 87 Rickety Bridge, Paulina's
Reserve Chenin Blanc, Western
Cape 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Riebeek Cellars, Short Street
CGV, Swartland 2016 (13%)
O 86 Allesverloren, Chenin Blanc,
Swartland 2017 (13.7%)
O 86 Asda, Southern Point
Chardonnay Pinot Grigio 2017 (13%)
O 86 Babylonstoren, Chardonnay,
Simonsberg-Paarl, Paarl 2016 (14%)
O 86 Babylonstoren, Viognier 2016
(14.5%)
O 86 Bellingham, The Bernard Series
Hand-Picked Viognier, Coastal
Region 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Boschendal, 1685 Chardonnay,
Western Cape 2016 (14%)
O 86 Constantia Uitsig, Natura Vista,
Constantia, Cape Town 2015 (14%)
O 86 De Wetshof, Bon Vallon
Chardonnay, Robertson 2017 (13%)
O 86 De Wetshof, The Site
Chardonnay, Robertson 2015 (13%)
O 86 Durbanville Hills, Collectors
Reserve The Cape Garden Chenin
Blanc, Durbanville, Cape Town 2017
(13.9%)
O 86 Escapades, Sauvignon Blanc,
Coastal Region 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Kleine Zalze, Bush Vine Chenin
Blanc 2017 (13%)
O 86 Kleine Zalze, Cellar Selection
Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2017 (13%)
O 86 Kleine Zalze, Vineyard Reserve
Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Kumala, Sauvignon Blanc,
Western Cape 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 KWV, The Mentors Sauvignon
Blanc-Semillon, Coastal Region 2015
(13.4%)
O 86 Lanzerac, Mrs English
Chardonnay, Jonkershoek Valley,
Stellenbosch 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Lourensford, The Dome
Chardonnay, Helderberg,
Stellenbosch 2017 (14.3%)
O 86 Man Family Wines, Padstal
Chardonnay, Coastal Region 2017
(13.5%)
O 86 Napier Winery, Saint Catherine
Single Vineyard Chardonnay,
Wellington 2015 (13.2%)
O 86 Sutherland, Viognier-
Roussanne, Elgin 2015 (13%)
Bronze
rosé
O 88 Franschhoek Cellar, Pinno
Pinotage, Western Cape 2017 (13%)
O 87 Boschendal, The Pavillion,
Western Cape 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Durbanville Hills, Atlantic View
Merlot Rosé, Durbanville, Cape
Town 2017 (14.2%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Almenkerk, Lace, Elgin 2014
(13%)
O 89 Almenkerk, Syrah, Elgin 2015
(14%)
O 89 Asara, Vineyard Collection
Cape Fusion, Stellenbosch 2015 (14%)
O 89 Bartinney, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Banghoek, Stellenbosch
2014 (14.3%)
O 89 Bellingham, Shiraz, Paarl 2016
(14%)
O 89 Bellingham, The Bernard Series
Bush Vine Pinotage, Coastal Region
2016 (14%)
O 89 Bellingham, The Bernard Series
Small Barrel Shiraz-Mourvèdre-
Viognier, Paarl 2014 (14%)
O 89 Bon Courage, Inkará Shiraz,
Robertson 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Boplaas, Gamka Reserve,
Western Cape 2015 (14.6%)
O 89 Bouchard Finlayson, Galpin
Peak Pinot Noir, Hemel-en-Aarde
Valley, Walker Bay 2016 (14%)
O 89 D'Aria, SV Shiraz, Durbanville,
Cape Town 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Delaire Graff, Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, Banghoek,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 DeMorgenzon, DMZ Syrah,
Stellenbosch 2016 (13.6%)
O 89 Kleine Zalze, Family Reserve
Shiraz, Stellenbosch 2015 (15%)
O 89 KWV, The Mentors Cabernet
Sauvignon, Darling 2014 (14.3%)
O 89 KWV, The Mentors Orchestra,
Western Cape 2014 (14.3%)
O 89 KWV, The Mentors Petit
Verdot, Western Cape 2016 (14.4%)
O 89 Lyngrove, Platinum Shiraz,
Stellenbosch 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Napier Winery, Red Medallion,
Wellington 2012 (14.2%)
O 89 Nederburg, The Manor House
Shiraz, Western Cape 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Nederburg, Two Centuries
Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape
2013 (14.7%)
O 89 Neethlingshof Estate, The
Caracal Cabernet Sauvignon-
Merlot-Malbec-Cabernet Franc,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Oldenburg, Cabernet Franc,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.2%)
O 89 Plaisir de Merle, Petit Verdot,
Paarl 2015 (14.2%)
O 89 Ridgeback, Merlot, Paarl 2015
(14.5%)
O 89 Riebeek Cellars, Short Street
SGM, Swartland 2016 (14%)
O 89 Survivor, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Swartland 2016 (14.5%)
O 89 Tall Horse Wines, Pinotage,
Western Cape 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 The Wolftrap, Syrah-Mourvèdre-
Viognier, Western Cape 2017 (14%)
O 89 Trizanne Signature Wines,
Reserve Syrah, Elim, Cape Agulhas
2017 (13%)
O 89 Uva Mira, The Dance Cabernet
Franc, Stellenbosch 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Almenkerk, Merlot, Elgin 2015
(13.5%)
O 88 Anwilka, Stellenbosch 2014
(14.4%)
O 88 Asara, The Bell Tower,
Stellenbosch 2013 (14%)
O 88 Asda, Pinotage, Western Cape
2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Babylonstoren, Babel 2016 (14%)
O 88 Babylonstoren, Shiraz,
Simonsberg-Paarl, Paarl 2016 (14%)
O 88 Bizoe, Estalét Syrah, Western
Cape 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Boekenhoutskloof, Porcupine
Ridge Shiraz, Swartland 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Boekenhoutskloof, Porcupine
Ridge Syrah, Swartland 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Boschendal, Appellation Series
Merlot, Elgin 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Constantia Uitsig, Red Horizon,
Constantia, Cape Town 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Co-op, Fairtrade Shiraz,
Western Cape 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Diemersfontein, Carpe Diem
Reserve Pinotage, Wellington 2016
(14.4%)
O 88 Durbanville Hills, Collector's
Reserve The Promenade Pinotage,
Durbanville, Cape Town 2016 (12.2%)

O 88 Eikendal, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Stellenbosch 2015 (15%)
O 88 Elgin Vintners, Pinot Noir, Elgin
2016 (14%)
O 88 Excelsior, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Robertson 2016 (14.4%)
O 88 Flagstone, Music Room Cabernet
Sauvignon, Western Cape 2014 (15%)
O 88 Fleur du Cap, Series Privée
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch
2015 (14.7%)
O 88 Fleur du Cap, Unfiltered
Pinotage, Western Cape 2015 (14.7%)
O 88 Glenelly, Glass Collection
Syrah, Stellenbosch 2016 (14%)
O 88 Groote Kaap, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Western Cape 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Home of Origin, Grand Vin
Shiraz-Mourvèdre, Stellenbosch
2017 (14%)
O 88 Jordan, The Prospector Syrah,
Stellenbosch 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Journey's End, The Cape
Doctor, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Stellenbosch 2012 (14%)
O 88 Kleine Zalze, Family Reserve
Shiraz, Stellenbosch 2013 (15%)
O 88 Kleine Zalze, Zalze Shiraz-
Mourvedre-Viognier, Western Cape
2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Kumala, Pinotage, Western
Cape 2017 (14%)
O 88 KWV, Abraham Perold Tributum,
Coastal Region 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 KWV, The Mentors Canvas,
Coastal Region 2014 (14.4%)
O 88 La Motte, Syrah, Franschoek
2015 (13.5%)
O 88 La Motte, The Pierneef
Collection Syrah-Viognier, Western
Cape 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Man Family Wines, Skaapveld
Shiraz, Coastal Region 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Martin Meinert, Synchronicity,
Devon Valley, Stellenbosch 2013
(13.5%)
O 88 Meinert, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Devon Valley, Stellenbosch 2014
(13.5%)
O 88 Morrisons, The Best Shiraz,
Swartland 2017 (14%)
O 88 Nederburg, Private Bin R163,
Auction Reserve Cabernet
Sauvignon, Paarl 2014 (14.8%)
O 88 Nederburg, The Brew Master,
Western Cape 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Nederburg, The Manor House
Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape
2015 (14.4%)
O 88 Nederburg, The Motorcycle
Marvel Carignan-Shiraz-Grenache-
Cinsaut-Mourvèdre, Western Cape
2015 (14.2%)
O 88 Neethlingshof Estate, The Owl
Post Pinotage, Stellenbosch 2016
(14.6%)
O 88 Ormonde, Theodore Eksteen,
Darling 2013 (13%)
O 88 Ormonde, Vernon Basson,
Darling 2013 (14.2%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES SOUTH & NORTH AFRICA
O 88 Painted Wolf, Syrah, Swartland
2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Plaisir de Merle, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Simonsberg-Paarl, Paarl
2014 (14.2%)
O 88 Ridgeback, Journey, Paarl 2015
(14%)
O 88 Saronsberg Cellar, Provenance
Shiraz, Tulbagh 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Saxenburg, Private Collection
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch
2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Spier, 21 Gables Pinotage,
Stellenbosch 2014 (14.4%)
O 88 Spier, Creative Block 3, Coastal
Region 2015 (14.7%)
O 88 Spier, Reserve Bin 415
Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape
2017 (15.4%)
O 88 Stellenbosch Vineyards, Credo
Shiraz-Merlot-Viognier,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.8%)
O 88 Stellenbosch Vineyards, Shiraz,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.6%)
O 88 Sutherland, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Elgin 2014 (14%)
O 88 Thelema Mountain Vineyards,
Shiraz, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch,
Stellenbosch 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Wildekrans, Barrel Select
Reserve Shiraz, Bot River, Walker
Bay 2015 (14%)
O 88 Zonnebloem, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2016
(13.8%)
O 87 Alto, Shiraz, Stellenbosch 2015
(14.3%)
O 87 Asda, Southern Point Cabernet
Sauvignon, Western Cape 2017 (13%)
O 87 Asda, Southern Point Safari
Shiraz-Cabernet, Western Cape
2017 (14.5%)
O 87 Babylonstoren, Nebukadnesar,
Simonsberg-Paarl, Paarl 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Boschendal, Appellation Series
Pinot Noir, Elgin 2016 (13%)
O 87 Boschendal, Sommelier
Selection Pinotage, Coastal Region
2016 (14%)
O 87 Boschendal, The Pavillon
Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon,
Western Cape 2016 (14%)
O 87 Durbanville Hills, Collecter's
Reserve The Lighthouse Merlot,
Durbanville, Cape Town 2016 (14.1%)
O 87 Eikendal, Pinotage, Western
Cape 2016 (13%)
O 87 Excelsior, Merlot, Robertson
2016 (14.2%)
O 87 Excelsior, Shiraz, Robertson
2016 (13.9%)
O 87 Fleur du Cap, Laszlo, Coastal
Region 2014 (14.4%)
O 87 Holden Manz, Reserve Merlot,
Franschoek 2015 (15%)
O 87 Journey's End, Merlot,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14%)
O 87 Ken Forrester, The Gypsy
Grenache-Syrah, Western Cape
2013 (14%)
O 87 Kleine Zalze, Zalze Shiraz-
Grenache-Viognier, Western Cape
2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Kumala, Merlot, Western Cape
2017 (14%)
O 87 KWV, Cathedral Cellar Shiraz,
Western Cape 2015 (13.9%)
O 87 KWV, Cathedral Cellar
Triptych, Western Cape 2015 (13.7%)
O 87 KWV, The Mentors Grenache
Noir, Coastal Region 2015 (14.2%)
O 87 Lourensford, The Dome Pinot
Noir, Helderberg, Stellenbosch 2016
(14.4%)
O 87 Lyngrove, Platinum Pinotage,
Stellenbosch 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, Iona One Man
Band, Elgin 2014 (14%)
O 87 Nederburg, Private Bin R163
Cabernet, Paarl 2015 (14.2%)
O 87 Original Series, Shiraz-
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch
2017 (14%)
O 87 Ormonde, Ondine Cabernet
Franc, Darling 2014 (14.6%)
O 87 Stellenbosch Vineyards,
Bushvine Pinotage, Stellenbosch
2016 (14.3%)
O 87 Stellenbosch Vineyards,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch
2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Van Loveren, African Java
Pinotage, Robertson 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Zonnebloem, Pinotage,
Stellenbosch 2016 (14%)
O 87 Zonnebloem, Shiraz-
Mourvèdre-Viognier, Stellenbosch
2015 (14.1%)
O 86 Allesverloren, Shiraz,
Swartland 2016 (14.4%)
O 86 Almenkerk, Lace Vineyard
Selection, Elgin 2015 (14%)
O 86 Boschendal, Lanoy Cabernet-
Merlot, Western Cape 2016 (14%)
O 86 Brampton, Shiraz, Stellenbosch
2016 (14%)
O 86 DeMorgenzon, Reserve Syrah,
Stellenbosch 2015 (14.2%)
O 86 Fleur du Cap, Series Privée
Merlot, Stellenbosch 2015 (14.4%)
O 86 Home Of Origin Wine, Original
Series Shiraz, Swartland 2017 (14%)
O 86 Nederburg, Two Centuries
Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape
2014 (14.6%)
O 86 Nelson Estate, Cabernet
Sauvignon-Merlot, Paarl 2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Riebeek Cellars, Collection
Shiraz, Swartland 2017 (14%)
O 86 Roodeberg, Western Cape
2016 (14%)
O 86 Stormhoek, Cabernet
Sauvignon-Merlot, Western Cape
2017 (14%)
O 86 Stormhoek, Cabernet
Sauvignon-Shiraz, Western Cape
2017 (14%)
O 86 Thelema Mountain Vineyards,
Sutherland, Elgin 2015 (14%)
O 86 Waverley Hills, CW Reserve
Shiraz, Tulbagh 2014 (15%)
O 86 Zevenwacht, 7even Syrah,
Stellenbosch 2016 (14%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 88 Groot Constantia, Grand
Constance, Constantia, Cape Town
2015 (13.1%)
O 86 Durbanville Hills, Rhinofields
Noble Late Harvest, Durbanville,
Cape Town 2015 (9.9%)
O 86 Fleur du Cap, Noble Late
Harvest Bergkelder Selection,
Western Cape 2016 (9.3%)
O 86 Rustenberg, Straw Wine,
Stellenbosch 2017 (10%)
O 86 Stormhoek, Moscato, Western
Cape 2017 (8.5%)
Bronze
sweet fortified
O 88 KWV, Classic Collection Cape
Full Cream, Western Cape NV (17%)
O 88 KWV, Classic Collection Cape
Tawny, Western Cape NV (17.6%)
O 87 Boplaas, Cape Vintage
Reserve, Western Cape 2015 (18.4%)
Morocco
Bronze
white
O 87 Domaine de la Zouina, Epicuria
Chardonnay, Guerrouane, Meknès &
Fès 2016 (13.5%)
Bronze
rosé
O 87 Domaine de la Zouina,
Volubilia Gris, Guerrouane, Meknès
& Fès 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Domaine de la Zouina,
Volubilia Rosé, Guerrouane, Meknès
& Fès 2017 (13.5%)
Bronze
red
O 87 Domaine de la Zouina, Epicuria
Syrah, Guerrouane, Meknès & Fès
2014 (15%)
O 86 Domaine de la Zouina, Epicuria
Cabernet Sauvignon, Guerrouane,
Meknès & Fès 2014 (15%)
Tunisia
Silver
red
O 90 Domaine Neferis,
Magnifique, Sidi Salem 2014 (13%) ➢
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Basilicata
Silver
red
O 92 Il Passo, Alberi In Piano,
Aglianico del Vulture 2014 (14%)
O 90 Cantine del Notaio, Il Sigillo,
Aglianico del Vulture 2011 (14%)
O 90 Cantine del Notaio, La Firma,
Aglianico del Vulture 2013 (14.5%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Cantina di Venosa, Terre di
Orazio, Aglianico del Vulture 2013
(14%)
O 88 Cantine del Notaio, Il Repertorio,
Aglianico del Vulture 2015 (14%)
O 87 Terre dal Vulcano, Aglianico
del Vulture 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Battifarano, Akratos Primitivo,
Matera 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Battifarano, Torre Bollita,
Matera 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Cantina di Venosa, Verbo,
Aglianico del Vulture 2015 (14%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Messapi,
Aglianico del Vulture 2016 (13%)
O 86 Ofanto, Calaturi, Aglianico del
Vulture Superiore 2013 (14%)
O 86 Ofanto, I Gelsi, Aglianico del
Vulture 2013 (13.5%)
O 86 Tenute Iacovazzo, L’Assolo
Primitivo 2016 (14.9%)
Calabria
Silver
white
O 90 Serracavallo, Petramola
2017 (13%)
Silver
rosé
O 90 Serracavallo, Don Filì, Terre
de Cosenza 2017 (12%)
Bronze
white
O 88 Santa Venere, Vescovado
Guardavalle 2017 (13%)
Bronze
rosé
O 86 Senatore, Puntalice Bio, Cirò
2017 (13%)
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red
O 88 Santa Venere, Gaglioppo, Cirò
2016 (13.5%)
Campania
Silver
white
O 91 Caggiano, Béchar, Fiano di
Avellino 2016 (13.5%)
O 91 San Salvatore 1988, Pian Di
Stio Fiano, Paestum 2017 (13%)
Silver
red
O 92 La Fortezza, Campioni
Riserva Enzo Rillo, Aglianico del
Taburno 2011 (14.5%)
O 92 Quintodecimo, Vigna Grande
Cerzito Riserva, Taurasi 2012 (14.5%)
O 92 Terredora Dipaolo, Campore,
Taurasi 2008 (14%)
O 91 Historia Antiqua, Taurasi
2012 (14%)
O 91 San Salvatore 1988, Omaggio
a Gillo Dorfles Aglianico, Paestum
2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Marisa Cuomo, Ravello
Riserva, Costa d’Amalfi 2014 (14%)
O 90 San Salvatore 1988, Jungano
Aglianico, Paestum 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Scillicampana, Aglianico,
Irpinia 2016 (13.4%)
O 90 Tenuta Cavalier Pepe, La
Loggia del Cavaliere Riserva,
Taurasi 2011 (14.5%)
O 90 Terredora Dipaolo, Fatica
Contadina, Taurasi 2012 (14%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Historia Antiqua, Fiano di
Avellino 2016 (13%)
O 88 Antica Hirpinia, Greco di Tufo
2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Cantine Paolo Leo, Triade
Fiano-Falanghina-Greco 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 San Salvatore 1988, Trentenare
Fiano, Paestum 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Terredora Dipaolo, Ex Cinere
Resurgo, Fiano di Avellino 2017 (13%)
O 87 Alois, Caiati Pallagrello Bianco,
Terre del Volturno 2016 (13%)
O 87 Alois, Ponte Pellegrino
Falanghina 2017 (13%)
O 87 Alois, Ponte Pellegrino Fiano
2017 (13%)
O 87 Antica Hirpinia, Fiano di
Avellino 2017 (13%)
O 87 San Salvatore 1988, Calpazio
Greco, Paestum 2017 (13%)
O 87 Tre Fiori, Greco di Tufo 2017
(12.5%)
O 87 Villa Raiano, Ventidue, Fiano di
Avellino 2015 (13%)
O 86 Cantina Di Solopaca,
Falanghina del Sannio 2017 (13%)
O 86 Terre del Vulcano, Fiano,
Beneventano 2016 (13%)
O 86 Terre Stregate, Cara Cara,
Falanghina del Beneventano 2015
(14%)
O 86 Terredora Dipaolo, Campore,
Fiano di Avellino 2013 (13%)
O 86 Terredora Dipaolo, Loggia
Della Serra, Greco di Tufo 2017 (13%)
O 86 The Wine Society, The
Society’s Falanghina, Falanghina del
Sannio 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Villa Raiano, Contrada Marotta,
Greco di Tufo 2015 (13%)
Bronze
rosé
O 88 San Salvatore 1988, Vetere,
Paestum 2017 (12%)
O 87 Nativ, Centoviti 2017 (13.5%)
Bronze
red
O 89 La Fortezza, Enzo Rillo,
Aglianico del Taburno 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Borgodangelo, Taurasi 2012
(14.5%)
O 88 Case d’Alto, Taurasi 2012 (14.5%)
O 88 Nardone Nardone, Monica 2015
(14%)
O 87 Antico Castello, Riserva,
Taurasi 2010 (14.5%)
O 87 Feudi, Tesco Finest Aglianico,
Irpinia 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Nativ, Campi Taurasini Bicento,
Irpinia 2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Nativ, Campi Taurasini Eremo
San Quirico, Irpinia 2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Rossovermiglio, Aglianico,
Sannio 2015 (13%)
O 86 Alois, Trebulanum Casavecchia
2014 (13%)
O 86 Antica Hirpinia, Taurasi 2011
(13.5%)
O 86 Claudio Quarta, Taurasi 2012
(14.5%)
O 86 Marisa Cuomo, Furore Riserva,
Costa d’Amalfi 2014 (14%)
Puglia
Silver
rosé
O 90 San Marzano, Tramari,
Primitivo Salento 2017 (13%)
Silver
red
O 91 Felline, Primitivo di Manduria
2016 (14%)
O 91 Giordano, Rinforzato
Primitivo 2016 (14.5%)
O 91 Tenute Chiaromonte, Riserva
Primitivo, Gioia del Colle 2012 (18%)
O 90 Cannito, Drùmon, Gioia del
Colle 2011 (14.5%)
O 90 Cantine di Gioia, Villa Amoris
Diamante Riserva Primitivo, Gioia
del Colle 2013 (15.5%)
O 90 Enoitalia, Vite Mia 2015 (14%)
O 90 Gran Calesse, Primitivo,
Salento 2016 (14%)
O 90 Masseria Borgo dei Trulli,
Primitivo di Manduria 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 San Donaci, Passo Lungo
Tardivo Primitivo 2016 (13%)
O 90 Torrevento, Affogato 2015
(12.7%)
O 90 Torrevento, Palastri
Primitivo 2017 (13.2%)
O 90 Zensa, Bio Primitivo 2016
(13.5%)
Bronze
white
O 87 San Marzano, Estella Moscato,
Salento 2017 (13%)
O 87 San Marzano, Il Pumo
Sauvignon-Malvasia, Salento 2017
(12.5%)
O 87 San Marzano, Masseria Pietrosa
Verdeca 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Caiaffa, Fiano 2017 (12%)
O 86 I Pastini, Rampone Minutolo,
Valle d’Itria 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Podere 29, Gelso Fiano 2017
(12%)
O 86 San Marzano, Talò Verdeca
2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Zensa, Fiano 2017 (12.5%)
Bronze
rosé
O 87 Borgo Turrito, Calarosa 2017
(13%)
O 86 Borgo Turrito, Terra Cretosa
Aleatico 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 San Marzano, Masseria Pietrosa
Primitivo, Salento 2017 (13%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Giordano, Alberello, Primitivo
di Manduria 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Amami, Primitivo 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Bollina, Tavros, Primitivo di
Manduria 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Cannito, Drùmon S, Gioia del
Colle 2013 (15%)
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O 88 Torrevento, Bolonero, Castel O 86 Cantina Ariano, Il Néro Nero di

del Monte 2016 (12.6%) Troia 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Torrevento, Since 1913 O 86 Cantine Paolo Leo, Passitivo
Andy Howard MW Primitivo 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Uno 1, Primitivo di Manduria
Appassimento Primitivo 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Cantine Paolo Leo, Primitivo di
Southern Italy Regional Chair 2017 (14%) Manduria 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Vetrère, Barone Pazzo O 86 Cantine Paolo Leo, Primitivo,
What should we buy from here? Southern Primitivo, Salento 2014 (15%) Salento 2017 (13.5%)
Italy is an exciting part of the wine world, O 87 Aroma, Icaro, Primitivo di O 86 Cantine Paolo Leo, Triade
with many rare and unusual varieties Manduria 2014 (14.5%) Negroamaro-Primitivo-Nero di
combining with diverse terroirs to provide wine-lovers with O 87 Berselli & Solferino, Primitivo, Troia 2016 (13.5%)
Salento 2015 (14.5%) O 86 Chocolate Tube, Primitivo 2016
enormous choice – our panel tasted 62 different grapes during
O 87 Cantina di Ora, Sette Muri (15.5%)
the week! White wines continue to impress, particularly those O 86 Conte di Campiano,
Riserva, Brindisi 2015 (13.5%)
emanating from volcanic soils in Campania, namely Greco, Fiano O 87 Cantina San Donaci, Contrada Susumaniello, Salento 2015 (14.7%)
and Falanghina. Vermentino is another intriguing variety, with the del Falco, Salento 2016 (14%) O 86 Conti Zecca, Liranu
major source in this part of Italy being from Sardinia. Delicious O 87 Erminio Campa, Li Janni, Negroamaro, Leverano 2014 (14%)
when young and fresh, the best examples have plenty of structure Primitivo di Manduria 2016 (14%) O 86 Coppi, Senatore Primitivo,
O 87 Felline, Torreguaceto Sum, Gioia del Colle 2011 (13.5%)
for ageing. For a truly great white, then try our Platinum-winning
Salento 2015 (14.5%) O 86 Cupertinum, Negroamaro
Fiorduva, from Marisa Cuomo on the Amalfi Coast – an unusual
O 87 Giordano, Rinforzato Salento 2014 (13%)
and memorable blend of Ripolo, Fenile and Ginestra. Sardinia also O 86 Enoitalia, Vinuva Organic,
Appassimento 2017 (15%)
performed very strongly with its red wines, making this an island Primitivo Salento 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Integro, Primitivo 2016 (14.5%)
to investigate in much more detail. Cannonau (Grenache) led the O 87 Leone de Castris, 50° O 86 Erminio Campa, Li Cameli,
way but there are also some wonderful wines from Carignano, Vendemmia, Salice Salentino Primitivo di Manduria 2016 (15%)
Bovale Sardo and Cagnulari to try. Less consistent this year were Riserva 2015 (13.5%) O 86 Feudo Croce, Imperio LXXIV,
O 87 Marks & Spencer, Negroamaro Primitivo di Manduria 2016 (14.5%)
the heftier red from Puglia, predominantly made with Primitivo
2017 (13.5%) O 86 Francesco Candido, Lacarta,
and Negroamaro. About two-thirds of these wines had noticeable Salice Salentino Riserva 2013 (13.5%)
residual sugar – not in itself a bad thing, but too many lacked O 87 Morrisons, The Best
O 86 Giordano, Biologico 2017 (13.5%)
Negroamaro 2017 (13.5%)
freshness, acidity and balance. It would be better if Puglia’s O 86 Giordano, Collection, Primitivo
O 87 Morrisons, The Best Primitivo
producers focused less on the size and weight of the bottles and di Manduria 2016 (14.5%)
2017 (13.5%)
more on achieving elegance and refinement into their wines. O 86 Greco, Versus Negroamaro,
O 87 Mottura, Le Pitre, Salice
Salento 2014 (13.5%)
What should we keep an eye on? It’s still early days, but real Salentino 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Jorche, Primitivo di Manduria
O 87 Mottura, Primitivo di Manduria
potential is lurking in Calabria. Unusual local grape varieties are 2014 (15%)
2016 (14%)
the key here, with Magliocco and Gaglioppo the most common. O 86 Le Vigne di Sammarco, Agrivo
O 87 Pietraventosa, Allegoria
With more investment, better winemaking and increasing Riserva, Primitivo di Manduria 2012
Primitivo, Gioia del Colle 2015
(16%)
demand, look out for some very interesting wines from this region (13.5%)
O 86 Leone de Castris, Villa Santera,
over the next two or three years of the DWWA. Another grape O 87 Pliniana, Plinius Maior Riserva,
Primitivo di Manduria 2016 (14.5%)
destined for noble status is Aglianico. At its best in Basilicata’s Primitivo di Manduria 2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Masseria Duca D’Ascoli, Nero
Vulture or Campania’s Taurasi sub-regions, this red grape shares O 87 Podere 29, Gelso Nero di Troia
del Duca Nero di Troia 2015 (14%)
2017 (13%) O 86 Masso Antico, Negroamaro
characteristics with both Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo. Gone are the
O 87 Regia Maestá, 15, Primitivo di Bio, Salento 2017 (13.5%)
days of raw, rugged and bruising Aglianico’s; more careful, gentle Manduria 2016 (14.5%)
winemaking is bringing out the elegance of this variety – highly O 86 Pliniana, Re Noire, Primitivo di
O 87 Sampietrana, Since 1952 Manduria 2016 (14.5%)
perfumed and brilliantly ageworthy. Riserva, Brindisi 2015 (13.7%) O 86 Provinco, Grande Alberone
O 87 San Donaci, Duca del Salento, Platinum Zinfandel 2016 (15.2%)
Salice Salentino Riserva 2014 (14%) O 86 Rocca dei Mori, Briacò
O 87 San Giorgio, Diodoro, Primitivo Primitivo, Salento 2016 (14%)
O 88 Cantine de Falco, Salore O 88 San Giorgio, Torreserro di Manduria 2016 (14.5%) O 86 Rocca Pagliara, Marks &
Negroamaro, Salice Salentino 2015 Appassimento 2015 (15%) O 87 Terre di Faiano, Organic Spencer Appassimento 2015 (14.5%)
(14%) O 88 San Marzano, 10 Silo Primitivo, Salento 2016 (13.5%) O 86 Sampietrana, Tacco Barocco,
O 88 Conte di Campiano, Negroamaro 2017 (13.5%) O 87 Vallone, Graticciaia, Salento Salento 2016 (13.5%)
Appassimento, Salento 2015 (14%) O 88 San Marzano, 10 Silo Primitivo 2013 (14.5%) O 86 Sampietrana, Vigna delle
O 88 Gran Mauro, Primitivo, Salento 2017 (13.5%) O 87 Varvaglione, Papale Linea Oro,
2015 (14.5%) Monache, Salice Salentino Riserva
O 88 San Marzano, Il Pumo, Primitivo di Manduria 2015 (14.5%) 2013 (13.9%)
O 88 Integro, Negroamaro, Salento Negroamaro Salento 2017 (13.5%) O 87 Villa Mottura, Negroamaro, O 86 San Donaci, Duca del Salento
2016 (14%)
O 88 San Marzano, Il Pumo, Salento 2016 (13%) Negroamaro, Salento 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Notte Rossa,
Primitivo Salento 2017 (13.5%) O 87 Vinicola Mastricci Antonio, O 86 San Marzano, Sessantanni,
Primitivo di Manduria 2016 (14%)
O 88 San Marzano, Vindoro, Solo Nero Nero di Troia 2016 (14%) Primitivo di Manduria 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Mottura, Le Pitre, Primitivo di
Negroamaro Salento 2015 (14.5%) O 86 Adria Vini, Primitivo 2017 (13.5%) O 86 Tor dé Falchi, Animae Agri
Manduria 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Notte Rossa, Marks & Spencer, O 88 Tenute Chiaromonte, Muro O 86 Altemura, Primitivo di Aglianico, Castel del Monte 2013 (14%)
Primitivo di Manduria 2016 (14%) Sant’Angelo Contrada Barbatto Manduria 2015 (14.5%) O 86 Torrevento, Ottagono, Castel
O 88 Perrini, Primitivo Salento 2017 Primitivo, Gioia del Colle 2009 (15.5%) O 86 Asda, The Wine Atlas del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva 2014
(13%) O 88 Tenute Chiaromonte, Muro Negroamaro 2016 (14%) (13.5%)
O 88 Pliniana, Priscus, Primitivo di Sant’Angelo Contrada Barbatto O 86 Borgo Imperiale, Primitivo NV O 86 Triconza, Primitivo 2017 (14%)
Manduria 2016 (14.5%) Primitivo, Gioia del Colle 2014 (16%) (13.5%) O 86 Varvaglione, Papale Linea Oro,
O 88 Podere 29, Gelso d’Oro Nero di O 88 Tenute Chiaromonte, O 86 Bozzi-Corso, Riserva, Primitivo Primitivo di Manduria 2014 (14.5%)
Troia 2015 (14%) Selezione, Gioia del Colle 2010 (19%) di Manduria 2012 (15%) O 86 VignaPura, Organic 2015 (13.5%) ➢

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Bronze
sweet red
O 88 Candido, Aleatico Dolce, Salice
Salentino 2012 (14%)
Sardinia
Silver
white
O 93 Contini, Riserva, Vernaccia di
Oristano 1991 (17.5%)
O 92 Chessa, Mattariga, Vermentino
di Sardegna 2017 (14.5%)
O 92 Poderi Parpinello, Ala
Blanca, Vermentino di Sardegna
2017 (13.4%)
O 92 Surrau, Sciala Vendemmia
Tardiva, Vermentino di Gallura
2016 (15%)
O 91 Siddùra, Bèru, Vermentino di
Gallura Superiore 2015 (14.4%)
O 91 Siddùra, Spèra, Vermentino
di Gallura 2016 (13.3%)
O 91 Tenute Ledda, Tenuta Matteu
Soliànu, Vermentino di Gallura
2017 (14%)
O 90 Cantina Gallura, Canayli
Vendemmia Tardiva, Vermentino
di Gallura 2016 (14%)
O 90 Cantina Gallura, Canayli,
Vermentino di Gallura Superiore
2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Costadoria, AltuBiancu,
Vermentino di Sardegna 2016 (14%)
O 90 Pedres, Thilibas, Vermentino
di Gallura Superiore 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Surrau, Branu, Vermentino di
Gallura 2017 (13%)
O 90 Tenute Ledda, Tenuta del
Vulcano Pèlao Azzèsu, Vermentino
di Sardegna 2017 (14%)
O 90 Tenute Smeralda,
Vermentino di Sardegna 2017 (14%)
Silver
red
O 93 Ferruccio Deiana, Ajana,
Isola dei Nuraghi 2014 (15%)
O 91 Cantina Dorgali, Hortos, Isola
dei Nuraghi 2012 (15%)
O 90 Cantina Castiadas, Parolto,
Isola dei Nuraghi 2013 (14%)
O 90 Fradiles, Antiogu Superiore,
Mandrolisai 2014 (15%)
O 90 Santadi, Terre Brune,
Carignano del Sulcis Superiore
2014 (15%)
O 90 Tenute Smeralda, Rubinus,
Isola dei Nuraghi 2015 (15%)
Silver
sweet white
O 91 Ferruccio Deiana, Oirad, Isola
dei Nuraghi 2015 (14.5%)
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white
O 89 Chessa, Mattariga, Vermentino
di Sardegna 2016 (14%)
O 89 Poderi Parpinello,
Sessantaquattro, Vermentino di
Sardegna 2016 (13.6%)
O 89 Siddùra, Maìa, Vermentino di
Gallura Superiore 2016 (14%)
O 88 Cantina Gallura, Piras,
Vermentino di Gallura 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Contini, Pariglia, Vermentino di
Sardegna 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Costadoria, Marà, Vermentino
di Sardegna 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Ferruccio Deiana, Arvali,
Vermentino di Sardegna 2017 (14.5%)
O 87 Calasetta, Cala di Seta,
Vermentino di Sardegna 2017 (13%)
O 87 Cantina Gallura, Piras,
Vermentino di Gallura 2017 (13%)
O 87 Santadi, Pedraia, Nuragus di
Cagliari 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Costadoria, Marà, Vermentino
di Sardegna 2015 (14%)
O 86 Locci Zuddas, Mesudìe,
Nuragus di Cagliari 2016 (13%)
O 86 Tenute Olbios, Lupus in Fabula,
Vermentino di Gallura Superiore
2016 (13.5%)
Bronze
rosé
O 87 Siddùra, Nudo, Cannonau di
Sardegna 2017 (13.1%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Atha Ruja, Kuéntu Riserva,
Cannonau di Sardegna 2013 (15%)
O 89 Contini, Maluentu Nieddera,
Valle del Tirso 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Atha Ruja Poderi, Vigna Sorella,
Cannonau di Sardegna 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Berritta, Don Baddore, Isola dei
Nuraghi 2016 (15.5%)
O 88 Berritta, Monte Tundu Classico,
Cannonau di Sardegna 2015 (15.5%)
O 88 Chessa, Lugherra, Isola dei
Nuraghi 2015 (14%)
O 88 Fradiles, Istentu, Mandrolisai
2014 (15%)
O 88 Santadi, Rocca Rubia, Carignano
del Sulcis Riserva 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Tenute Ledda, Tenuta Monte
Santu Ceràsa, Cannonau di
Sardegna 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Chessa, Cagnulari, Isola dei
Nuraghi 2016 (14%)
O 87 Olianas, Riserva, Cannonau di
Sardegna 2015 (14%)
O 87 Poderi Parpinello, Monica di
Sardegna Superiore 2015 (14.9%)
O 87 Sàmbene, Isola dei Nuraghi
2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Berritta, Nostranu, Cannonau
di Sardegna 2016 (14%)
O 86 Calasetta, Àina Riserva,
Carignano del Sulcis 2014 (14%)
O 86 Cantina di Mogoro, Chio Riserva,
Cannonau di Sardegna 2013 (14.5%)
O 86 Cantina Dorgali, Nurùle
Riserva, Cannonau di Sardegna 2014
(15%)
O 86 Cantina Gallura, Jaddu Tintu,
Colli del Limbara 2015 (15%)
O 86 Cantina Sorres, Pensamentu,
Cannonau di Sardegna 2016 (15%)
O 86 Chessa, Lugherra, Isola dei
Nuraghi 2013 (14%)
O 86 Sardus Pater, Arruga, Carignano
del Sulcis Superiore 2014 (15%)
O 86 Tani, Serranu, Isola dei Nuraghi
2015 (15%)
Sicily
Silver
sparkling white
O 91 Tenute Mannino di Plachi,
Caterina di Plachi Brut, Etna 2013
(12.5%)
Silver
white
O 91 Terra Costantino, Contrada
Blandano White, Etna 2014 (14%)
O 91 Vinisola, Zefiro, Pantelleria
Bianco 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Alessandro di Camporeale,
Benedè Catarratto, Sicilia 2017 (13%)
O 90 Alessandro di Camporeale,
Vigna di Mandranova Catarratto,
Sicilia 2016 (13%)
O 90 Baglio del Cristo di
Campobello, Laudàri Chardonnay,
Sicilia 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Birgi, Trisole Zibibbo, Sicilia
2017 (12.7%)
O 90 Cantine Valenti, Enrico IV
Contrada Santo Spirito, Etna 2016
(13.5%)
O 90 Feudo Montoni, Timpa Grillo,
Sicilia 2017 (13%)
O 90 Mandrarossa, Santannella,
Terre Siciliane 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Planeta, Eruzione 1614
Carricante, Sicilia 2016 (13%)
Silver
red
O 94 Palmento Costanzo, Mofete,
Etna 2015 (14%)
O 93 Torre Mora, Scalunera, Etna
2013 (14%)
O 92 Baglio Gibellina, U
Passimiento, Sicilia 2017 (13%)
O 91 Cottanera, Riserva
Zottorinoto, Etna 2012 (13.5%)
O 90 Al-Cantàra, La Fata Galanti,
Terre Siciliane 2015 (13%)
O 90 Baglio del Cristo di
Campobello, Lu Patri Nero
D’Avola, Sicilia 2015 (14%)
O 90 Canicattì, Aquilae Bio Nero
d’Avola, Terre Siciliane 2016 (14%)
O 90 Feudo Principi di Butera,
Deliella Nero d’Avola, Sicilia 2015
(14%)
O 90 Francesco Tornatore, Etna
2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Mandrarossa, Timperosse,
Terre Siciliane 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Patria, Etna 2005 (14.5%)
O 90 Settesoli, Mandarossa
Timperosse, Terre Siciliane 2016
(13.5%)
Silver
sweet white
O 92 Pupillo, Solacium Moscato
Passito, Moscato di Siracusa 2014
(14%)
O 90 Baglio Gibellina, Passimento
Vendemmia Tardiva, Terre
Siciliane NV (13.5%)
Silver
sweet red
O 90 Cantina Modica di San
Giovanni, Dolce Nero Passito,
Terre Siciliane NV (14.5%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 88 Felice Modica, Satisfaction
Brut NV (12%)
O 88 Vinisola, Moscato Spumante
Shalai Demi-Sec, Moscato di
Pantelleria 2016 (11%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Cantine Colosi, Salina 2017
(12.5%)
O 89 Fazio, Aegdes Grillo, Erice 2017
(13%)
O 89 Felice Modica, Lupara Insolia,
Terre Siciliane 2016 (12.5%)
O 89 Patria, Femina, Etna 2017 (13%)
O 89 Torre Mora, Scalunera, Etna
2017 (13%)
O 88 Asda, The Wine Atlas Fiano,
Terre Siciliane 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Curatolo Arini, Alcamo 2017
(12.5%)
O 88 Curatolo Arini, Gagliardetta
Zibibbo, Terre Siciliane 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Feudo Principi di Butera,
Insolia, Sicilia 2017 (13%)
O 88 Inycon, Pinot Grigio-Grecanico,
Terre Siciliane 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Palmento Costanzo, Mofete,
Etna 2017 (13%)
O 88 Tenute Orestiadi, Zibibbo,
Sicilia 2017 (12.5%)

O 88 Terra Costantino, deAetna
White, Etna 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Valenti, Enrico IV, Etna 2016
(13.5%)
O 87 Cantine Caruso, Cusora
Chardonnay-Viognier, Terre
Siciliane 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Cantine Ermes, Sirocco Pinot
Grigio, Terre Siciliane 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 De Gregorio, Bianco di San
Lorenzo, Sicilia 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Fazio, Viognier, Sicilia 2017
(12.5%)
O 87 Firriato, Le Sabbie dell’Etna,
Etna 2016 (13%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, Terre
Siciliane 2017 (12%)
O 87 Nicosia, Fondo Filara, Etna
2017 (13%)
O 87 Paolini, 72 Filara Catarratto,
Terre Siciliane 2017 (13%)
O 87 Tenute Orestiadi, Grillo, Sicilia
2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Alessandro di Camporeale,
Kaid Sauvignon, Sicilia 2017 (13%)
O 86 Baglio del Cristo di
Campobello, Lalùci, Sicilia 2017 (13%)
O 86 Birgi, Trisole Grillo, Sicilia 2017
(12.8%)
O 86 Caruso & Minini, Corte Ferro
Zibibbo, Terre Siciliane 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Da Nosio, Stemmari Grillo,
Sicilia 2017 (13%)
O 86 Fatascià, Grillo-Zibibbo, Terre
Siciliane 2016 (13%)
O 86 Feudo Principi di Butera, Grillo,
Sicilia 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Mandrarossa, Urra di Mare,
Sicilia 2017 (13%)
O 86 Mare Magnum, Crudo Organic
Catarratto-Zibibbo, Terre Siciliane
2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Morrisons, The Best Fiano,
Menfi 2017 (13%)
O 86 Morrisons, The Best Grillo,
Menfi 2017 (13%)
O 86 Planeta, Cometa, Menfi 2016
(14%)
Bronze
rosé
O 87 Palmento Costanzo, Mofete,
Etna 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Di Legami, Zafaràna Rosato,
Terre Siciliane 2017 (13.3%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Al-Cantàra, Lu Veru Piaciri,
Etna 2015 (13.5%)
O 89 Dei Principi di Spadafora,
Schietto Cabernet Sauvignon, Terre
Siciliane 2012 (14%)
O 88 Cantine Colosi, Salina 2016 (14%)
O 88 Cantine Colosi, Terre Siciliane
2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Casa di Grazia, 1607 Victorya,
Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2016 (13%)
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Southern Italy Regional Chair
Andy Howard MW
O 88 Curatolo Arini, Nero d’Avola,
Terre Siciliane 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Fazio, Torre dei Venti Nero
d’Avola, Erice 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Mare Magnum, Raccolto
Organic Nero d’Avola-Cabernet
Sauvignon, Sicilia 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Nicosia, Sabbie di Sutta,
Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Paolini, Lance Nero d’Avola,
Terre Siciliane 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Planeta, Santa Cecilia, Noto
2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Tornatore, Trimarchisa, Etna
2015 (14%)
O 88 Torre Mora, Etna 2014 (14%)
O 88 Vasari, Mamertino di Milazzo
2016 (14%)
O 87 Alessandro di Camporeale,
Kaid Syrah, Sicilia 2015 (14%)
O 87 Canicattì, Aquilae Nero
d’Avola, Terre Siciliane 2016 (14%)
O 87 Canicattì, Diodoros, Sicilia
2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Feudo Montoni, Lagnusa Nero
D’Avola, Sicilia 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Feudo Principi di Butera,
Symposio, Terre Siciliane 2015 (13%)
O 87 Firriato, Chiaramonte Nero
d’Avola, Terre Siciliane 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, Corte Ibla
Nero d’Avola, Terre Siciliane 2016
(14%)
O 87 Mazzei, Zisola, Noto 2016 (13%)
O 87 Nicosia, Vulkà, Etna 2017 (13%)
O 87 Planeta, Dorilli, Cerasuolo di
Vittoria Classico 2015 (14%)
O 87 Stemmari, Nero d’Avola, Sicilia
2016 (13%)
O 87 Tenuta Valle Delle Ferle,
Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2016 (13%)
O 87 Tenute Mannino di Plachi,
Vasadonna, Etna 2006 (14%)
O 87 Terra Costantino, Contrada
Blandano Red, Etna 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Valenti, Norma, Etna 2016 (13%)
O 86 Adria Vini, Da Vero Biologico,
Terre Siciliane 2017 (13%)
O 86 Antichi Vinai, Koinè Riserva,
Etna 2012 (14%)
O 86 Baglio del Cristo di Campobello,
Adènzia, Sicilia 2015 (14%)
O 86 Baglio del Cristo di Campobello,
Lusirà Syrah, Sicilia 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Canicattì, Centuno Nero
d’Avola, Sicilia 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Cantina Modica di San
Giovanni, Arà Nero d’Avola, Eloro
2011 (14%)
O 86 Cantine Colosi, Nero D’Avola,
Sicilia 2017 (14%)
O 86 Cantine Ermes, Cademusa Nero
d’Avola-Syrah, Sicilia 2017 (13%)
O 86 Cantine Ermes, Vento di Mare
Nero d’Avola-Cabernet Sauvignon,
Sicilia 2017 (13%)
O 86 Cantine Paolini, 72 Filara Nero
d’Avola-Frappato, Terre Siciliane
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Costantino, Aria Nero d’Avola,
Terre Siciliane 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Costantino, Aria Syrah, Terre
Siciliane 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Cottanera, Diciassettesalme,
Etna 2016 (13%)
O 86 Curatolo Arini, Sciarra Soprana
Riserva Nero d’Avola, Sicilia 2014
(14%)
O 86 Di Legami, Zafaràna Syrah,
Terre Siciliane 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Feudo Principi di Butera, Nero
d’Avola, Sicilia 2016 (14%)
O 86 Mandrarossa, Bonera, Terre
Siciliane 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Nicosia, Fondo Filara Frappato,
Sicilia 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Nicosia, Fondo Filara, Etna
2016 (13%)
O 86 Nicosia, Lenza di Munti, Etna
2017 (13%)
O 86 Paolini, Lance Syrah, Terre
Siciliane 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Paolini, Vino Biologico Nero
d’Avola, Sicilia 2017 (12%)
O 86 Patria, Femina, Etna 2015 (14%)
O 86 Romio, Nero D’Avola, Sicilia
2017 (13%)
O 86 Settesoli, Mandarossa
Cartagho, Sicilia 2014 (14%)
O 86 Settesoli, Mandrarossa
Cartagho, Sicilia 2014 (14%)
O 86 Settesoli, Mandrarossa
Cavadiserpe, Terre Siciliane 2016
(14%)
O 86 Settesoli, Seligo Riserva, Sicilia
2013 (14%)
O 86 Settesoli, Seligo, Sicilia 2016
(13.5%)
O 86 Tenute Orestiadi, Perricone,
Sicilia 2016 (14%)
O 86 Terre di Giurfo, Maskaria,
Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2014 (14%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 86 Cantine Colosi, Passito, Terre
Siciliane 2014 (13%)
Bronze
sweet fortified
O 86 Martinez, Dolce 5 Year Old,
Marsala Superiore Riserva NV (18%) ➢
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rest of France
Corsica
Silver
white
O 90 Clos Venturi, Chiesa Nera,
Vin de France 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Clos Venturi, Vin de Corse
2017 (13.5%)
Silver
red
O 90 Clos Venturi, 1769 Sciacarellu,
Vin de Corse 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Clos Venturi, Pur Sciacarellu,
Vin de Corse 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Domaine Terra Vecchia, Clos
Poggiale, Vin de Corse 2016 (12%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Domaine Leccia, Patrimonio
2016 (13%)
O 87 Domaine Orenga de Gaffory,
Cuvée Felice, Patrimonio 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Domaine Orenga de Gaffory,
Patrimonio 2017 (13%)
O 87 Domaine Terra Vecchia,
Vermentinu, IGP l’île de Beauté NV
(12%)
O 87 Domaine Vico, A Mina, Vin de
Corse 2015 (14%)
O 86 Clos Venturi, 1769, Vin de
Corse 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Domaine de Torraccia, Oriu,
Vin de Corse Porto-Vecchio 2017 (13%)
O 86 Domaine Terra Vecchia, Biancu
Gentile, IGP l’île de Beauté NV (12%)
O 86 Domaine Terra Vecchia, Clos
Poggiale, Vin de Corse 2017 (12%)
O 86 Domaine Terra Vecchia,
Vermentinu, Vin de Corse 2017 (12%)
O 86 Domaine Terra Vecchia,
Vermentinu-Chardonnay, IGP l’île de
Beauté 2017 (12%)
O 86 Domaine Vico, Vin de Corse
2017 (13.5%)
Bronze
rosé
O 88 Domaine Terra Vecchia,
Nielluccio-Syrah, Vin de Corse 2017
(12%)
O 86 Clos Venturi, 1769, Vin de
Corse 2017 (13%)
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O 86 Domaine Orenga de Gaffory,
Patrimonio 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Domaine Terra Vecchia, Clos
Poggiale, Vin de Corse 2017 (12%)
O 86 Domaine Terra Vecchia,
Niellucciu-Syrah, IGP l’île de Beauté
2017 (12%)
O 86 Domaine Terra Vecchia,
Sciaccarellu, IGP l’île de Beauté NV
(12%)
O 86 Domaine Vico, Rosé, Vin de
Corse 2017 (13%)
Bronze
red
O 88 Clos Venturi, 1769, Vin de
Corse 2016 (13%)
O 88 Domaine Terra Vecchia,
Niellucciu-Syrah, Vin de Corse 2016
(12%)
O 87 Domaine Orenga de Gaffory,
Patrimonio 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Clos Venturi, Vin de Corse 2016
(13.5%)
O 86 Domaine Orenga de Gaffory,
Scala Santa Minustellu-Niellucciu,
Vin de France 2015 (13%)
O 86 Domaine Terra Vecchia,
Niellucciu, IGP l’île de Beauté NV (12%)
O 86 Domaine Vico, Vin de Corse
2016 (13.5%)
Bronze
sweet fortified
O 87 Domaine Orenga de Gaffory,
Impassitu, Muscat du Cap Corse
2013 (16%)
Jura
Silver
white
O 90 Fruitière Vinicole de Pupillin,
Grande Réserve Chardonnay,
Arbois 2016 (13.8%)
Silver
sweet white
O 91 Domaines Henri Maire, Vin de
Paille, Arbois 2011 (16%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 88 Aldi, Exquisite Collection,
Crémant du Jura 2015 (13%)
Bernard Burtschy
Southwest & rest of France
Regional Chair
What should we buy from here? The
Southwest France region has always lived in
the shadow of its great neighbour Bordeaux. It is a vast region of
400km long and 400km wide with 50,000ha under vine,
including 40 appellations and wines at all quality levels. Among
these, two appellations really stand out and are finally starting to
show just how unique their wines can be. Cahors is still the true
home of elegant Malbec (the region’s producers have now
abandoned the variety’s local synonyms of Cot and Auxerrois).
Here, on the second, third and fourth terraces of the Lot, the
Malbec produced displays such finesse compared to elsewhere in
the world. For those who love this grape but want a change from
pretty but flashy high-alcohol blockbusters – come back home!
The other flagship appellation in the southwest is Jurançon, home
to incredible dry and sweet white wines (to avoid ambiguity, dry
wines must bear the appellation ‘Jurançon Sec’). Here two
beautiful sibling grape varieties shine – Petit Manseng, mainly
used for sweet wines, and Gros Manseng, more often intended for
dry wines. The hard work being done by producers in both these
appellations is evident in the high-quality wines being produced
– and resultant DWWA medals. Bergerac and Madiran lag behind,
but will hopefully be spurred on by the their neighbours’ success.
What should we keep an eye on? For a long time, Gaillac was a
sleeping appellation because it lacked something to set it apart.
This is compounded by the fact that the appellation extends over
six different terroirs and is planted with unfamiliar indigenous
grape varieties both in red wines (Duras, Braucol, Prunelart) and
whites (Len de l’El, Mauzac, Ondenc). It also produces the gamut
of sparkling, white, red and sweet styles which, while diverse, has
not given it a hook to make it stand out from the crowd. But the
new label classification of ‘late harvest’, which has been
authorised since 2011 for sweet wines, has created a qualitative
and dynamic trend. Look out for these. Elsewhere, keep an eye
out for exciting developments in Marcillac and Irouléguy where
the Mansois grape variety (also called Fer Servadou) produces
wines of great class on limestone terraces. Corsica, too, should be
applauded for its great Gold, but we would like to see more entries
from this island as well as Jura and Savoie at next year’s DWWA.
O 88 Tissot-Maire, Blanc de Blanc
Brut, Crémant du Jura NV (12%)
O 87 Tissot-Maire, Lapiaz Brut,
Savoie
Crémant du Jura NV (12%) Silver
O 86 Tissot-Maire, Blanc de Noirs
Brut, Crémant du Jura NV (12%)
white
O 90 Jean Perrier, Gastronomie,
Bronze Vin de Savoie Apremont 2017
white (11%)
O 87 Domaines Henri Maire,
Chardonnay, Côtes du Jura 2017 Bronze
(12.5%) red
O 87 Jean Perrier, Gastronomie
Mondeuse, Vin de Savoie 2017 (12%)
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Southwest
France
Silver
white
O 92 Domaine du Cinquau,
Ambitions, Jurançon Sec 2016
(14%)
O 90 Domaine Cauhapé, La
Canopée, Jurançon Sec 2015 (15%)
O 90 Domaine du Grand Mayne,
Réserve Sauvignon-Sémillon,
Côtes de Duras 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Domaine Laguille, Gros
Mansang, IGP Côtes de Gascogne
2017 (11%)
O 90 Domaine les Remparts,
Gouttes de Lune Sauvignon-Petit
Manseng, IGP Côtes de Gascogne
2017 (13%)
Silver
red
O 94 Château Vincens, Les Graves
de Paul, Cahors 2015 (14.5%)
O 94 Crocus, La Roche Mère
Malbec, Cahors 2014 (15%)
O 94 Domaine Laurens, La
Bruyère, Marcillac 2015 (13%)
O 92 Burc, Château Pineraie
Malbec, Cahors 2015 (13%)
O 92 Couleurs d'Aquitaine,
Époque Collection Terroir,
Bergerac 2016 (14%)
O 92 Domaine Laurens, Clamenç,
Vin de France 2015 (14%)
O 91 Château du Cèdre, GC,
Cahors 2015 (13%)
O 91 Château Nozières, Ambroise
de l'Her, Cahors 2016 (14%)
O 90 Astrolabe, Malbec, Cahors
2016 (14%)
O 90 Château Adélaïde, Voltige,
Gaillac 2015 (13%)
O 90 Château Bovila, Malbec,
Cahors 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Château de Gaudou, Le Sang
de ma Terre Malbec, Cahors 2016
(13.5%)
O 90 Château de Gaudou, Réserve
Caillau Malbec, Cahors 2015 (13%)
O 90 Château Famaey, Cuvée X,
Cahors 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Château Lagrezette, Malbec,
Cahors 2015 (15%)
O 90 Domaine Laurens, Caïfan,
Vin de France 2015 (14%)
O 90 Domaine Vaysette, Cuvée
Léa, Gaillac 2016 (14%)
O 90 Prieuré de Cénac, Malbec,
Cahors 2016 (14%)
O 90 Vignobles Pelvillain,
Domaine du Théron Prestige
Malbec, Cahors 2016 (14%)
Silver
sweet white
O 93 Domaine Cauhapé, Quatuor,
Jurançon 2015 (14%)
O 92 Domaine Rotier, Renaissance
Vendanges Tardives, Gaillac 2014
(12%)
O 92 Famille Latrille, Château
Jolys Vendanges Tardives,
Jurançon 2015 (13.5%)
O 91 Cabidos, Cuvée Gaston
Phoebus Petit Manseng, IGP
Comté Tolosan 2014 (11.5%)
O 90 Château Bélingard, Ortus,
Monbazillac 2015 (12.5%)
O 90 Clarence Dillon, Clarendelle
Amberwine, Monbazillac 2015 (13%)
O 90 Domaine du Cinquau,
L'Envie, Jurançon 2016 (12%)
O 90 Domaine Lasserre, Jurançon
2016 (12%)
O 90 Domaine Nigri, Toute une
Histoire, Jurançon 2016 (13%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Château Pique-Sègue,
Montravel 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Domaine Cauhapé, C, Jurançon
Sec 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Domaine du Cinquau, Le Fruit,
Jurançon 2017 (12%)
O 88 Domaine du Rey, 4 Cépages,
IGP Côtes de Gascogne 2017 (11.5%)
O 87 Astrolabe, Loin de l'Oeil,
Gaillac 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Clamens, Juliette, Vin de
France 2017 (12%)
O 87 Domaine de Menard Haut
Marin, Fossiles Colombard-
Sauvignon-Gros Manseng, IGP Côtes
de Gascogne 2017 (11%)
O 87 Domaine de Menard Haut
Marin, Perle Sauvignon Blanc, IGP
Côtes de Gascogne 2017 (11%)
O 87 Domaine Laguilhon, Jurançon
Sec 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Domaine Nigri, Pierre de Lune,
Jurançon Sec 2016 (14%)
O 87 Famille Fezas, Domaine
Chiroulet Terres Blanches, IGP Côtes
de Gascogne 2017 (12%)
O 87 Famille Latrille, Château Jolys,
Jurançon Sec 2017 (14%)
O 87 Tesco, IGP Côtes de Gascogne
2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Alain Gayrel, Vigné-Lourac Les
Perles, Gaillac 2017 (12%)
O 86 Château Adélaïde, Voltige,
Gaillac 2016 (13%)
O 86 Château Clement Termes,
Gaillac 2017 (12%)
O 86 Couleurs d'Aquitaine, Epoque
Tradition Sauvignon Gris, Bergerac
Sec 2017 (12%)
O 86 Domaine de Menard Haut Marin,
Amande Colombard-Sauvignon, IGP
Côtes de Gascogne 2017 (11%)
O 86 Domaine D'Esplavis,
Colombard-Sauvignon, IGP Côtes
de Gascogne 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Domaine du Tariquet, Réserve,
IGP Côtes de Gascogne 2016 (12%)
O 86 Domaine Lasserre, Jurançon
Sec 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Domaine Nigri, Confluence,
Jurançon Sec 2017 (13%)
O 86 Famille Latrille, Château de
Jurque Fantaisie, Jurançon Sec 2017
(14%)
O 86 Les Petits Clément, Sauvignon-
Mauzac, IGP Côtes du Tarn 2017
(12%)
O 86 L'Oie du Périgord, Sauvignon
Blanc, IGP Périgord 2017 (12%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, IGP Gers 2017
(11%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, St-Mont 2016
(13%)
O 86 Winerie Parisienne, Grisant,
Vin de France 2017 (12.5%)
Bronze
rosé
O 86 Château Pique-Sègue,
Bergerac Rosé 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Clamens, Julie, Fronton 2017
(13%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Château La Gineste, Grand
Secret, Cahors 2015 (13%)
O 89 Château Nozières, L’Elegance
Malbec, Cahors 2015 (14%)
O 89 Crocus, L’Atelier Malbec,
Cahors 2014 (13.5%)
O 89 Crocus, Le Calcifère Malbec,
Cahors 2014 (14.5%)
O 89 Les Roques de Cana, Le Vin des
Noces, Cahors 2014 (14%)
O 89 Vignobles Pelvillain, Château
du Port Prestige Malbec, Cahors
2016 (13%)
O 88 Brennus, Cuvée Prestige,
Bergerac 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Château Adélaïde, Tradition,
Gaillac 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Château de Gaudou, Tradition
Malbec-Merlot, Cahors 2016 (13.5%) ➢
Adam Bruntlett was a
judge on the Southwest
& rest of France panel
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O 88 Château la Caminade,
Commandery Malbec, Cahors 2015
(14%)
O 88 Château Lamartine, Cuvée
Particulière, Cahors 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Château Laur, Cuvée Prestige,
Cahors 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Château Les Bouysses, Cahors
2016 (14%)
O 88 Château Vincens, Malbec,
Cahors 2016 (14%)
O 88 Clos Troteligotte, K-or Malbec,
Cahors 2017 (13%)
O 88 Domaine de Gensac, Solo, IGP
Gers 2010 (14.5%)
O 88 Domaine Laurens, Claus Menut,
Vin de France 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Les Vignerons de Buzet, Oniric
Cabernet Sauvignon, Buzet 2015
(14%)
O 88 Mission de Picpus, Malbec,
Cahors 2016 (14%)
O 88 Rigal, Les Pierres Blanches
Malbec, Cahors 2015 (12.5%)
O 87 Cave du Marmandais, La Vieille
Eglise Réserve, Côtes du
Marmandais 2017 (13%)
O 87 Château Clement Termes,
Gaillac 2016 (13%)
O 87 Château de Chambert, Cahors
2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Château La Besage, Grande
Cuvée, Bergerac 2016 (14%)
O 87 Château Lamartine, Cahors
2015 (13%)
O 87 Château Laur, Baron du Tertre
Cuvée Terroir, Cahors 2016 (13%)
O 87 Domaine du Grand Mayne,
Réserve Merlot-Cabernet, Côtes de
Duras 2015 (14%)
O 87 Latis, Reserve Malbec, Cahors
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Bernard Bouyssou, Château
Armandière Diamant Rouge Malbec,
Cahors 2012 (13%)
O 86 Château de Gensac, Terre à
Terre, IGP Gers 2010 (14.5%)
O 86 Château la Caminade,
Malbec-Merlot, Cahors 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Château La Vaure, Cuvé
Prestige, Bergerac 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Château Lagrezette, Chevalier,
Cahors 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Château Les Donats, Panache,
Bergerac 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Clos Troteligotte, K-lys Malbec,
Cahors 2015 (13%)
O 86 Domaine du Grand Mayne,
Merlot-Cabernet, Côtes de Duras
2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Domaine Rotier, Renaissance,
Gaillac 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Georges Vigouroux, Château
Lafleur de Haute-Serre Malbec,
Cahors 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Lagrezette, Paragon Massaut
Malbec, Cahors 2015 (15%)
O 86 Les Petits Clément, Merlot-
Duras, IGP Côtes du Tarn 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Les Vignerons de Buzet,
Château Balesté, Buzet 2016 (14%)
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O 86 Les Vignerons de Buzet,
Château de Gueyze, Buzet 2015
(13.5%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Terres de
Moraines, Madiran 2014 (14%)
O 86 Tarani, Malbec, IGP Comté
Tolosan 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Winerie Parisienne, Grisant,
Vin de France 2016 (13%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 89 Château Monbazillac,
Monbazillac 2014 (12.5%)
O 89 Domaine de Leyrissat,
Monbazillac 2016 (13.3%)
O 88 Cabidos, Cuvée Les Anesses
Petit Manseng, IGP Comté Tolosan
2013 (12%)
O 88 Château de Jurque, Séduction,
Jurançon 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Château Septy, Monbazillac
2014 (12.5%)
O 88 Domaine du Tariquet,
Premières Grives, IGP Côtes de
Gascogne 2017 (11.5%)
O 88 Domaine la Hitaire, Jardin
d’Hiver Petit & Gros Manseng, IGP
Côtes de Gascogne 2017 (11.5%)
O 88 Domaine Laguille, Petit
Manseng, IGP Côtes de Gascogne
2016 (11.5%)
O 88 Famille Latrille, Château Jolys
Cuvée Jean, Jurançon 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Maison Castel, Petit Manseng,
Jurançon 2017 (11.9%)
O 86 Château de Jurque, Tendresse,
Jurançon 2017 (12.5%)
Vin de France
Bronze
white
O 86 Hervé Kerlann, Blanc de Pinot
Noir 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Le Star, Chardonnay 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Villebois, Sauvignon Blanc
2017 (11.5%)
Bronze
rosé
O 86 Maison Jean Loron, Jean
Gamay 2017 (13%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Abbotts & Delaunay, Alto
Stratus Carignan 2015 (13.2%)
O 88 Maison Castel, Malbec 2017
(12.8%)
O 88 Majestic Wine, Mon Plaisir de la
Vallée Cabernet Franc 2015 (14%)
O 87 Maison Jean Loron, Jean
Gamay Noir 2017 (13%)
Spain
Silver
sparkling white
O 94 Gramona, Enoteca Brut
Nature, Cava 2002 (12.5%)
O 93 Gramona, Celler Batlle Brut,
Cava 2007 (12%)
O 91 Alta Alella, AA Mirgin Opus
Paratge Qualificat Vallcirera Brut
Nature, Cava 2013 (12%)
O 91 Jaume Serra, Gran Reserva
Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature, Cava
2011 (12%)
O 91 Marqués de la Concordia, MM
Gran Reserva Brut Nature, Cava
2013 (12%)
O 91 Mont Marçal, Aureum Gran
Reserva Brut Nature, Cava 2010
(12%)
O 91 Parxet, Reserva Brut, Cava
2015 (11.5%)
O 90 Agusti Torelló, Barrica Gran
Reserva Brut Nature, Cava 2014
(12%)
O 90 Alta Alella, Bruant, Cava
2016 (12%)
O 90 Bodegas Langa, Reyes de
Aragón Brut Nature, Cava NV (11.5%)
O 90 Canals Nadal, Gran Reserva
Brut Nature, Cava 2013 (12%)
O 90 Cava Berdié, Extra Brut,
Cava 2007 (11.5%)
O 90 Cavas Lavernoya, Summum
Lacrima Baccus Brut, Cava NV (12%)
O 90 Mont Marçal, Reserva Brut,
Cava NV (11.5%)
O 90 Oriol Rossell, Gran Reserva
Reserva de la Propietat Brut
Nature, Cava 2013 (12%)
O 90 Rovellats, Gran Reserva Brut
Nature, Cava 2011 (11.5%)
O 90 Sumarroca, Grand Cuvee
Gran Reserva Brut Nature, Cava
2014 (12%)
O 90 Torelló, Gran Torelló Brut
Nature, Cava 2011 (12%)
O 90 Unión Vinícola del Este,
Vega Medien Brut, Cava NV (11.5%)
O 90 Unión Vinícola del Este,
Vega Medien Ecológico Brut, Cava
NV (11.5%)
O 90 Villa Conchi, Imperial Extra
Brut, Cava 2011 (12%)
Silver
sparkling rosé
O 90 Pere Ventura, Gran Reserva
Brut, Cava 2013 (12%)
Silver
white
O 94 Finca La Malgranda, Belezos
Viura, Rioja 2014 (13.5%)
O 92 Angel Sequeiros, Lías
Albariño, Rías Baixas 2012 (13%)
O 92 Celler Vall Llach, Aigua de
Llum, Priorat 2016 (14%)
O 92 Doelas, Albariño, Rías Baixas
2017 (13.5%)
O 92 La Poda, Albariño, Rías
Baixas 2017 (13.2%)
O 92 Rubicón, Malvasía Volcánica,
Lanzarote 2017 (13.5%)
O 92 Señorio de Villarrica,
Marvellous, Rioja Gran Reserva
2013 (12.6%)
O 91 Castro Martin, Marks &
Spencer Albariño, Rías Baixas
2016 (12.5%)
O 91 Cesca Vicent, Cabaler, Priorat
2015 (14%)
O 91 Formiga de Seda, Priorat
2016 (14.5%)
O 91 Gómez Cruzado, Montes
Obarenes, Rioja 2015 (14%)
O 91 Tollodouro, Albariño-
Loureira-Treixadura, Rías Baixas
2017 (12.7%)
O 90 Abadal, Picapoll, Plà de
Bagés 2017 (13%)
O 90 Albret, Chardonnay, Navarra
2017 (14%)
O 90 Angel Sequeiros, Foudre
Albariño, Rías Baixas 2012 (13%)
O 90 Asda, Clara Hills Albariño,
Rías Baixas 2017 (13%)
O 90 Baron de Ley, Tres Viñas,
Rioja Reserva 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Bodega Astobiza, Malkoa,
Txacolí de Álava 2015 (12.5%)
O 90 Bodega Tajinaste, Paisaje de
las Islas Malvasía Aromática-
Marmajuelo, Islas Canarias 2016
(13.5%)
O 90 Bodegas As Laxas, Val do
Sosego Albariño, Rías Baixas 2017
(12.5%)
O 90 Bodegas Casa Monte Pío,
Morra o Conto Albariño, Rías
Baixas 2016 (12.5%)
O 90 Bodegas Granbazán,
Limousin Albariño, Rías Baixas
2015 (13%)
O 90 Bodegas Navarro López,
Tesouro Segredo Albariño, Rías
Baixas 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Bodegas Ollauri, Conde de
los Andes, Rioja 2015 (13%)
O 90 Bodegas Perica, Olagosa,
Rioja 2017 (13%)
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O 90 Pazo Cilleiro, Albariño, Rías O 92 Bodegas de la Marquesa,

Baixas 2017 (13%) Valserrano, Rioja Gran Reserva
O 90 Príncipe de Viana, 2011 (15.5%)
Pedro Ballesteros Chardonnay, Navarra 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Raimat, 100, Costers del
O 92 Bodegas Imperiales, Abadía
de San Quirce Finca Helena,
Torres MW Segre 2015 (13.7%) Ribera del Duero 2012 (14.5%)
O 90 Ramón do Casar, Nobre, O 92 Bodegas Peñafiel, Dominio
Spain Regional co-Chair Ribeiro 2016 (13%) de Miros, Ribera del Duero 2015
What should we buy from here? It was a O 90 Rectoral do Umía, Porta da (14.5%)
good year for Spanish wines at this year’s DWWA. Cava and Rias Ría Albariño, Rías Baixas 2017 O 92 Bodegas Ramirez de la
(12.5%) Piscina, Selección, Rioja Crianza
Baixas, two traditional appellations that used to struggle to get
O 90 Vicente Gandia, Puerto 2015 (14.5%)
top medals, were clear winners. Cava earned a Best in Show and a O 92 Bodegas Rodero, Pago de
Aromático, Alicante 2017 (11.5%)
Platinum, plus five Gold and 20 Silver medals. It’s evidence of the O 90 Viña Costeira, Colección 68 Valtarreña, Ribera del Duero 2015
successful reaction to the Prosecco offensive, built upon relevant Treixadura-Albariño-Godello, (14%)
quality improvements. Aged Cava is particularly interesting, Ribeiro 2016 (12.5%) O 92 Bodegas y Viñedos Heras
bound to become a fine wine category on its own. Rias Baixas, O 90 Vintae, Atlantis by Maetierra Cordón, Vendimia Seleccionada,
with its pure or blended Albariño wines, got excellent results, with Albariño, Rías Baixas 2017 (12.5%) Rioja Crianza 2015 (14%)
a Best in Show, two Platinums, four Golds and 20 Silver medals. O 92 Can, Listán Negro-Vijariego,
Great recognition of a wine now considered a classic style, with Silver Valle de la Orotava 2016 (13.5%)
rosé O 92 Celler de l'Era, Mim,
nice fruit definition at basic levels and increasing complexity,
Montsant 2012 (14.5%)
originality and length up the quality ladder. Away from these two
O 91 Terra D’Art, Flor de Ahillas O 92 Celler Vall Llach, Idus, Priorat
stars, our panel appreciated the continued improvements in 2017 (12%) 2015 (15.5%)
quality across all Spanish white wines, Rioja in particular. Spain O 90 Bodegas Castelo de Medina, O 92 Celler Vall Llach, Porrera Vi
has the people and terroirs to produce whites with remarkable Castelo Rosé, Castilla y Léon 2017 di Vila, Priorat 2015 (15.5%)
ageing capacity – it is just a matter of exploiting that potential. (13.5%) O 92 CVNE, Imperial, Rioja Gran
The remarkably high proportion of white wines at Platinum and O 90 Bodegas Leganza, Condesa Reserva 2011 (13.5%)
Gold level – almost 40% – confirm this. Among the reds, two de Leganza Selección de Familia O 92 Galena, Priorat 2014 (15%)
regions that traditionally put off wine lovers because of the sheer Rosado, Castilla 2017 (12.5%) O 92 Marta Pedra, La Musa, Conca
power and concentration of their most prominent wines, Toro and O 90 DeSanjuan, Bobal, Utiel de Barberà 2015 (14.5%)
Requena 2017 (13%) O 92 Valdelacierva, Grano a
Priorat, seem to have now found the path to finesse and elegance.
O 90 Hermelo, Prieto Picudo, Grano, Rioja 2016 (14.5%)
Long may this continue! O 92 Viña Costeira, Mencía,
Castilla y Léon 2016 (13%)
What should we keep an eye on? Little-known Montilla-Moriles is O 90 Manzanos, 1890, Rioja 2016 Valdeorras 2016 (12.5%)
a hidden jewel. The southern DO boasts a range of wines – from (13%) O 92 Viña Valoria, Rioja Crianza
still, young, dry whites to extremely old, extremely sweet nectars O 90 Pasión, Bobal Rosé, Utiel 2015 (13.5%)
Requena 2017 (13%) O 92 Vinyes Domènech, Furvus,
– all made from Pedro Ximénez, grown in diverse terroirs.
Montsant 2014 (14.5%)
Sherry-like ageing under flor provides extra complexity to the
sweet fortifieds (like our Platinum and Gold winners) but the still,
Silver O 91 Abadal, Mandó 2015 (12.5%)
red O 91 Abadía de Acón, Acón
dry whites with their delicate nutty aromas are well worth seeking Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero
out, matching brilliantly with food. Meanwhile, in the reds, the O 94 Bodegas Corral, Altos de Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
next-generation Ribera wines, boasting less oak and greater Corral Single Estate, Rioja Reserva O 91 Albret, La Viña de mi Madre
balance, are definitely an improvement. 2010 (14%) Reserva, Navarra 2013 (14.5%)
O 94 Bodegas Vinícola Real, 200 O 91 Altavins, Tempus Crianza,
Monges, Rioja Reserva 2011 (13.5%) Terra Alta 2015 (14.5%)
O 94 Celler Masroig, Masroig, O 91 Asenjo & Manso, A&M 100,
O 90 Bodegas Terras Gauda, O 90 Lagar de Cervera, Albariño, Montsant 2015 (15%) Ribera del Duero 2011 (15%)
Abadía de San Campio, Rías Rías Baixas 2017 (12.5%) O 94 Sommos, Premium, O 91 Barbadillo, Quadis Criado en
Baixas 2017 (12.5%) O 90 Laxas, Albariño, Rías Baixas Somontano 2013 (14.5%) Barrica, Cádiz 2015 (14%)
O 90 Bodegas Vinícola Real, 200 2017 (12.5%) O 93 Bodegas Sobreño, Finca O 91 Bodega Numanthia, Toro
Monges, Rioja Reserva 2009 (13%) O 90 Maior de Mendoza, 3 Sobreño Tempranillo, Toro 2012 (15%)
O 90 Can Bas, La Creu, Penedès Crianzas Albariño, Rías Baixas Reserva 2013 (14.5%) O 91 Bodegas Corral, Altos de
2016 (14%) 2015 (12.5%) O 93 Cellers Sant Rafel, Xavi, Corral, Rioja Crianza 2012 (14%)
O 90 Carlos Rey Lustres, O 90 Majestic, Definition Albariño, Montsant 2015 (14.5%) O 91 Bodegas Muriel, Fincas de la
Anadigna Albariño, Rías Baixas Rías Baixas 2016 (12.5%) O 93 Finca Nueva, Rioja Gran Villa, Rioja Gran Reserva 2006
2016 (13%) O 90 Marks & Spencer, Jordi Miró Reserva 2005 (14%) (13.5%)
O 90 CVNE, Contino Blanco, Rioja Garnacha Blanca, Terra Alta 2017 O 93 Proelio, Cepa a Cepa, Rioja O 91 Bodegas Ondarre, Creator,
2016 (13%) (13.5%) 2015 (14.5%) Rioja 2015 (14%)
O 90 Finca Garabelos, Albariño, O 90 Montepedroso, Verdejo, O 92 Abadia Retuerta, Pago O 91 Bodegas Vegamar, Esencia
Rías Baixas 2017 (13.4%) Rueda 2016 (12.5%) Negralada Tempranillo, Castilla y Garnacha-Syrah, Valencia 2015
O 90 Grandes Pagos Gallegos, O 90 Morrisons, The Best Godello, Léon 2015 (14.5%) (14%)
Fraga do Corvo Godello, Monterrei 2017 (12.5%) O 92 Abadia Retuerta, Selección O 91 Bodegas Venganzones, 912
Monterrei 2016 (13.5%) O 90 Notas Frutales, La Trucha Especial, Castilla y Léon 2015 (14%) de Altitud Tierra Caliza, Ribera del
O 90 Hacienda de Arínzano, La Albariño, Rías Baixas 2016 (13.5%) O 92 Baigorri, Tempranillo, Rioja Duero Crianza 2015 (14%)
Iglesia de Arínzano Oro Blanco, O 90 Ortega Ezquerro, Don Reserva 2010 (15%) O 91 Booths, Gran Norte, Rioja
Arínzano DO de Pago 2015 (14%) Quintin Ortega, Rioja 2016 (13%) O 92 Blecua, Somontano 2010 (14%) Crianza 2013 (13.5%) ➢

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O 91 Casa Primicia, Primicia
Carravacas Reserva, Rioja Reserva
2014 (14%)
O 91 Celler de l'Encastell, Marge,
Priorat 2015 (15%)
O 91 Celler Masroig, Pinyeres,
Montsant 2014 (14.5%)
O 91 Conde Valdemar, Rioja Gran
Reserva 2010 (13.7%)
O 91 Dominio Basconcillos, Viña
Magna Tempranillo, Ribera del
Duero Crianza 2015 (14%)
O 91 Dominio del Bendito, Las
Sabias, Toro 2014 (15%)
O 91 Ego Bodegas, Infinito
Monastrell-Cabernet Sauvignon,
Jumilla 2015 (15%)
O 91 Eguren Ugarte, Martin
Cendoya, Rioja Reserva 2011 (14%)
O 91 El Coto, Coto de Imaz, Rioja
Gran Reserva 2012 (14%)
O 91 Familia Bastida, Vuela, Ribera
del Duero 2016 (14%)
O 91 Finca Allende, Calvario, Rioja
2009 (14%)
O 91 Lacort, Rioja Gran Reserva
2008 (13.5%)
O 91 Mont Rubí, Vinodelaluna,
Penedès 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Pagos del Moncayo, Prados
Privé, Campo de Borja 2016 (14.5%)
O 91 Pagos del Rey, Arnegui
Tempranillo, Rioja 2017 (13%)
O 91 Pinea, Ribera del Duero
Crianza 2014 (13.5%)
O 91 Qvinto Arrio, Rioja Crianza
2014 (14%)
O 91 Sommos, Colección Merlot,
Somontano 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Torres, Perpetual, Priorat
2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Vega Real, El Empecinado,
Ribera del Duero Crianza 2015
(14.5%)
O 90 Abadia de Poblet, La Font
Voltada, Conca de Barberà 2015
(13.1%)
O 90 Akutain, Rioja Crianza 2014
(13%)
O 90 Alceño, Premium 50
Barricas, Jumilla 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Alejandro Fernández, El
Vínculo Paraje La Golosa Gran
Reserva, La Mancha 2004 (14%)
O 90 Aljibes, Castilla 2016 (14%)
O 90 Alvides, Tempranillo, Ribera
del Duero Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Antaño, Cobranza Reserva,
Rueda 1999 (13%)
O 90 Antídoto, Ribera del Duero
2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Arínzano, Gran Vino Tinto,
Arínzano DO de Pago 2010 (14%)
O 90 Baron de Ley, Rioja Reserva
2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Baron de Ley, Tesco Finest
Viña del Cura, Rioja Gran Reserva
2011 (14%)
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O 90 Baron de Ley, Tesco Finest
Viña del Cura, Rioja Reserva 2014
(13.5%)
O 90 Basagoiti, Rioja Crianza 2015
(13.5%)
O 90 Beronia, Rioja Gran Reserva
2009 (14%)
O 90 Beronia, Rioja Reserva 2013
(14%)
O 90 Bodega Classica, Hacienda
López de Haro, Rioja Crianza 2015
(12.5%)
O 90 Bodega Matarredonda,
Libranza Tempranillo, Toro 2014
(14.5%)
O 90 Bodega Mustiguillo,
Mestizaje, El Terrerazo DO de
Pago 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Bodega Numanthia, Toro
2013 (15%)
O 90 Bodega San Roque de la
Encina, Monte Pinadillo, Ribera
del Duero Crianza 2015 (14.2%)
O 90 Bodega Severino Sanz, Murón,
Ribera del Duero 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Bodegas Altanza, Lealtanza,
Rioja Gran Reserva 2010 (14%)
O 90 Bodegas Amaren, Amaren
Tempranillo, Rioja Reserva 2009
(14.5%)
O 90 Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro,
Amaya Arzuaga, Ribera del Duero
Reserva 2012 (14.5%)
O 90 Bodegas Castaño, Heredad
del Rey Selección Reservada
Monastrell-Syrah, Yecla 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Bodegas D Mateos, La
Mateo, Rioja Crianza 2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Bodegas de Familia Burgo
Viejo, Burgo Viejo, Rioja 2017
(13.5%)
O 90 Bodegas de Familia Burgo
Viejo, Palacio del Burgo, Rioja
Crianza 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Bodegas de Familia Burgo
Viejo, Rioja Crianza 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Bodegas de Familia Burgo
Viejo, Rioja Reserva 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Bodegas Fariña, Gran
Colegiata Lágrima, Toro 2015
(13.5%)
O 90 Bodegas Fernandez, Perla
Real Syrah, Jumilla 2017 (14%)
O 90 Bodegas Finca La Estacada,
Secua Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,
Castilla 2013 (14.5%)
O 90 Bodegas Franco-Españolas,
Conde Bel, Rioja Gran Reserva
2008 (13.5%)
O 90 Bodegas Gormaz, 12 Llinajes
Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero
Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Bodegas Langa, Classic
Centenaria Garnacha, Calatayud
2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Bodegas Langa, Marco
Valeria Marcial Centenaria
Garnacha, Calatayud 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Bodegas Loli Casado, Polus O 90 Bodegas Paniza, Viñas Viejas
Vendimia Seleccionada, Rioja Garnacha, Cariñena 2016 (14.5%)
2014 (13.6%) O 90 Bodegas Peñafiel, Baron de
O 90 Bodegas Máximo Abete, Filar, Ribera del Duero Crianza
Guerinda Nava-Sentero Graciano, 2015 (14%)
Navarra 2014 (14.5%) O 90 Bodegas Peñafiel, Mironia,
O 90 Bodegas Miguel Angel Muro, Ribera del Duero Crianza 2015
Amenital, Rioja 2016 (14%) (14%)
O 90 Bodegas Miguel Angel Muro, O 90 Bodegas Peñafiel, Miros de
Muro Bujanda, Rioja Crianza 2015 Ribera, Ribera del Duero Crianza
(14.5%) 2014 (14%)
O 90 Bodegas Olarra, Erudito, O 90 Bodegas Rectoral de
Rioja 2016 (14%) Amandi, Mencía, Ribeira Sacra
O 90 Bodegas Olarra, La Catedral, 2017 (12.5%)
Rioja Reserva 2014 (14%) O 90 Bodegas Riojanas, Viña
O 90 Bodegas Olarra, Lawrence, Albina, Rioja Crianza 2015 (14%)
Rioja Reserva 2014 (14%) O 90 Bodegas Rodero, Carmelo
O 90 Bodegas Olarra, Otoñal, Rodero, Ribera del Duero Crianza
Rioja Reserva 2014 (14%) 2016 (14%)
O 90 Bodegas Olarra, Quasar, O 90 Bodegas Sonsierra, Rioja
Rioja 2016 (14%) Crianza 2015 (14%)
O 90 Bodegas Olarra, Quasar, O 90 Bodegas Ugalde, Bianai,
Rioja Reserva 2014 (14%) Rioja Reserva 2013 (14%)
O 90 Bodegas Palacio, Cosme O 90 Bodegas Ugalde, Señorial,
Palacio 1894, Rioja 2014 (14.5%) Rioja Reserva 2013 (14%)
Patricio Tapia
Spain Regional co-Chair
What should we buy from here? The whites
were one of the highlights at the DWWA this
year, demonstrating that Spain is now
capable of producing great wines, from varied regions. But
looking at the long list of medals, reds from classic regions such as
Ribera del Duero and Rioja are the ones that accounted for most
of the awards. Of the 36 Golds, seven went to Ribera del Duero
and seven to Rioja, while of the impressive 15 Platinums, Ribera
del Duero picked up two and Rioja three. Rioja also took home
three of Spain’s six Best in Show gongs – an incredible
achievement! Although we rewarded several old-school Riojas,
with long ageing and complex flavours, the young, juicy and
refreshing styles also shone. In Ribera del Duero, the excesses of
ripeness and wood are gradually – and thankfully – remaining in
the past; the freshness and vitality of these Tinto Finos was one of
the welcome surprises of our panel this year. Less spectacular in
terms of medals but equally remarkable in terms of progress are
the regions of Jumilla, Bierzo and Montsant – well done to
producers for so many radiant and refreshing wines.
What should we keep an eye on? The islands! There are many
exciting developments in wine regions off the coast of Spain – and
not only with Malvasía or Moscatel. In the Canary Islands, unique
indigenous varieties such as Listán Negro, Vijariego and
Marmajuelo (among many others) offered delicious, pure-fruited
wines full of sense of place, but also with a magical character that
you need to experience. Across the Canaries as well as the
Balearics there is a real movement among local growers to rescue
and revive their rich and ancient viticultural heritage. We
rewarded their efforts with some deserved Golds and Silvers and
look forward to more in coming years.

O 90 Bodegas Vegamar, Selección
Syrah, Valencia 2017 (14.5%)
O 90 Bodegas y Viñedos Alilian,
Buenagente, Ribera del Duero
2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Bodegas y Viñedos Viña
Mayor, Tempranillo, Ribera del
Duero Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Camino de Seda, Jumilla
2017 (14%)
O 90 Campo Dorado, Rioja
Reserva 2014 (14%)
O 90 Campo Viejo, Dominio, Rioja
2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Carlos Moro, CM Prestigio,
Rioja 2015 (14.4%)
O 90 Carlos Moro, Oinoz
Tempranillo, Rioja Crianza 2014
(14%)
O 90 Carta Roja, Grand Reservada
Monastrell, Jumilla 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Celler Masroig, Les Sorts
Vinyes Velles, Montsant 2014 (15%)
O 90 Condado de Oriza, Ribera
del Duero Crianza 2015 (14%)
O 90 Copaboca, Juan Galindo,
Ribera del Duero Crianza 2014 (14%)
O 90 Cosme Palacio, Rioja
Reserva 2013 (14%)
O 90 Costers del Priorat, Pissarres
Samsó-Garnatxa, Priorat 2016
(14.5%)
O 90 Costers del Sió, Bosc Silvestre,
Costers del Segre 2015 (14%)
O 90 CVNE, Contino, Rioja
Reserva 2014 (14%)
O 90 CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva
2012 (12.5%)
O 90 CVNE, Rioja Reserva 2014
(13.5%)
O 90 De Moya, Julia Monastrell,
Valencia 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Dehesa de Luna, Tempranillo
2015 (14.5%)
O 90 DeSanjuan, Bobal, Utiel
Requena 2016 (13%)
O 90 Descendientes de J Palacios,
Pétalos, Bierzo 2016 (13.8%)
O 90 Dominio Basconcillos, Viña
Magna 6 Meses Tempranillo,
Ribera del Duero 2016 (14%)
O 90 Dominio de la Vega, Paraje
Tornel Bobal, Utiel Requena 2015
(14%)
O 90 Dominio de Tares, Baltos
Mencía, Bierzo 2015 (14%)
O 90 Dominio del Bendito, El
Primer Paso, Toro 2016 (15%)
O 90 Ego Bodegas, Marionette,
Jumilla 2017 (14%)
O 90 El Soleado, Biógrafo Garnacha-
Monastrell, Yecla 2016 (15%)
O 90 El Soleado, Caray, Toro 2013
(15%)
O 90 Estévez, Versos de Valtuille
Cepas Centenarias Mencía, Bierzo
2015 (14%)
O 90 Familia Comenge, Ribera del
Duero Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Finca Aiguasals, Tarragona
2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Finca Azaya, Castilla y Léon
2016 (14%)
O 90 Finca Millara Bodegas y
Viñedos, Lagariza, Ribeira Sacra
2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Finca Millara Bodegas y
Viñedos, Ribeira Sacra 2015 (13%)
O 90 Franck Massard, Humilitat,
Priorat 2014 (15%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES SPAIN
Maria José Huertas Vega
judged on the Spain panel
O 90 Freixenet, La Freixeneda
Garnacha-Cabernet Sauvignon,
Catalunya 2012 (14%)
O 90 Gabarda, Selección,
Cariñena 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Gómez Cruzado, Cerro Las
Cuevas, Rioja 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Grandes Vinos, El Circo
Equilibrista Cariñena, Cariñena
2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Hacienda Villarta, Besanas
Crianza, Méntrida 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Heredad de Urueña, Moisés
Gran Vino, Toro 2012 (15.5%)
O 90 Inurrieta, Laderas de
Inurrieta, Navarra 2015 (15%)
O 90 Inurrieta, Sensaciones,
Navarra 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 J. García Carrión, Antaño,
Rioja Reserva 2014 (14%)
O 90 J García Carrión, Mayor de
Castilla, Ribera del Duero Crianza
2014 (14%)
O 90 J García Carrión, Pata Negra,
Rioja Reserva 2014 (14%)
O 90 J García Carrión, Viña Arnáiz,
Ribera del Duero Crianza 2014
(14%)
O 90 Juan Ramón Lozano, Gran
Oristan Gran Reserva, La Mancha
2012 (13.5%)
O 90 La Conreria d'Scala Dei, Els
Voltons, Priorat 2015 (14.7%)
O 90 La Luz, Pagos de Valcerracin,
Ribera del Duero Crianza 2015
(14.4%)
O 90 La Rioja Alta, Viña Ardanza,
Rioja Reserva 2009 (13.5%)
O 90 Lagar de Proventus,
Tr3smano, Ribera del Duero 2015
(14.5%)
O 90 Lagar de Proventus, Tr3smano,
Ribera del Duero 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Las Tierras, Vino de Pueblo,
Toro Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Lo Tros, Priorat 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Lopez Cristobal, Ribera del
Duero Crianza 2015 (14.3%)
O 90 Los Dominios de Berceo,
Graciano, Rioja 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Lozano, Rioja Crianza 2014
(14%)
O 90 Manzanos, Voché, Rioja
Crianza 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Marco Abella, Mas Mallola,
Priorat 2015 (14.3%)
O 90 Marco Abella, Olbieta Negre,
Catalunya 2017 (14.5%)
O 90 Marqués de la Concordia,
Federico Paternina, Rioja Gran
Reserva 2008 (13.5%)
O 90 Marqués de la Concordia, HZ
Abascal Vineyard Producción
Limitada, Ribera del Duero 2011
(14%)
O 90 Marqués de la Concordia,
Lagunilla, Rioja Gran Reserva
2009 (13.5%)
O 90 Marqués de la Concordia,
Viña Alarde, Rioja Crianza 2014
(13.5%)
O 90 Marqués de Reinosa, Rioja
Reserva 2014 (14.3%)
O 90 Marqués de Terán, Rioja
Reserva 2012 (14%)
O 90 Marqués de Vargas, Rioja
Reserva 2014 (14%)
O 90 Martinez Alesanco, Rioja
Reserva 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Martínez Corta, Soros, Rioja
Crianza 2015 (13%)
O 90 Mas d'en Gil, Coma Vella,
Priorat 2013 (15%)
O 90 Mas Doix, Les Crestes,
Priorat 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Maset, Clos Viló, Priorat 2015
(14.5%)
O 90 Maset, Tempranillo, Rioja
Reserva 2013 (13.5%)
O 90 Matanegra, Finca Valentina
Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero
2013 (14%)
O 90 Matsu, El Pícaro, Toro 2016
(14.5%)
O 90 Merus 4, Tempranillo, Rioja
2012 (15%)
O 90 Miguel Torres, Mas La Plana,
Penedès 2013 (14.5%)
O 90 Monasterio de las Viñas, Old
Vine Special Selection Cariñena,
Cariñena 2016 (14%)
O 90 Oller del Mas, Arnau Oller,
Plà de Bagés 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Oller del Mas, Bernat Oller,
Plà de Bagés 2016 (14%)
O 90 Ortega Ezquerro, Rioja
Reserva 2012 (14%)
O 90 Pago de Cirsus, Cuvée
Especial, Navarra 2014 (14.5%) ➢
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Montesa, Rioja Crianza 2015 (14%)
O 90 Pata Negra, Rioja Crianza
2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Pinna Fidelis, Ribera del
Duero Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Prada A Tope, Picantal,
Bierzo 2011 (14.5%)
O 90 Pradorey, Finca
Valdelayegua, Ribera del Duero
Crianza 2015 (14%)
O 90 Puelles, Zenus, Rioja 2010
(14%)
O 90 Quinta Sardonia, Sardón,
Castilla y Léon 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Raimat, Boira Garnatxa
Negra, Catalunya 2017 (14.8%)
O 90 Regina Viarum, Mencía,
Ribeira Sacra 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Resalte, Ribera del Duero
Crianza 2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Ricitos de Oro, Garnacha,
Navarra 2017 (14%)
O 90 Rioja Vega, Rioja Gran
Reserva 2008 (14.5%)
O 90 Rodríguez Sanzo, Lacrimus,
Rioja Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Rodríguez Sanzo, Las Tierras
Original, Toro 2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Roig Parals, Camí de Cormes
Vinyes Centenàries Samsó,
Empordà 2013 (14.5%)
O 90 Señorio de Villarrica, Rioja
Crianza 2015 (14%)
O 90 Sommos, Varietales
Tempranillo-Merlot-Syrah,
Somontano 2016 (14%)
O 90 Tarón, Rioja Reserva 2008
(13.5%)
O 90 Terra D’Art, Ahillas 2016
(13.5%)
O 90 Tinto Pesquera, Millenium,
Ribera del Duero Reserva 2008
(14%)
O 90 Traslascuestas, Ribera del
Duero Crianza 2015 (14%)
O 90 Vega Tolosa, Icon Bobal,
Manchuela 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Venta la Vega, Ternario 1
Garnacha, Almansa 2016 (12.8%)
O 90 Venta la Vega, Ternario 10
Garnacha, Almansa 2016 (13.6%)
O 90 Venta la Vega, Ternario 2
Garnacha, Almansa 2016 (13.4%)
O 90 Viña Mayor, El Secreto,
Ribera del Duero 2015 (14%)
O 90 Viña Olabarri, Rioja Reserva
2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Viña Pomal, Centenario,
Rioja Crianza 2015 (14.2%)
O 90 Virgen de la Asunción, El
Canto Del Angel, Ribera del Duero
2014 (14%)
O 90 Viyuela, Ribera del Duero
Crianza 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Xucrogas, Finca La Matea
Garnacha, Cariñena 2014 (14.5%)
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Silver
sweet white
O 91 Bodega Astobiza, Late Harvest,
Txacolí de Alava 2015 (12%)
Silver
sweet fortified
O 90 Bodegas Albalá, Don PX,
Montilla-Moriles 19l 88 (17%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 89 Palau Gazo, Cava NV (11.5%)
O 89 Vicente Gandia, El Miracle Brut,
Cava NV (11.5%)
O 88 Albet I Noya, Efecte Reserva
Brut, Penedès 2015 (12.5%)
O 88 Ametller, Blanc de Noirs Brut
Nature, Cava NV (12%)
O 88 Bodegas Faustino, Reserva
Brut, Cava NV (11.5%)
O 88 Cava Berdié, Gran Rupestre
Extra Brut, Cava 2011 (11.5%)
O 88 Llopart, Reserva Brut, Cava
2015 (12%)
O 88 Maria Rigol Ordi, Brut Nature,
Cava 2016 (11.5%)
O 88 Mont Ferrant, L’Americano
Brut, Cava NV (12%)
O 88 Mont Ferrant, Reserva Brut,
Cava NV (12%)
O 88 Mont Marçal, Extremarium
Reserva Brut, Cava NV (11.5%)
O 88 Mont Marçal, Gran Cuvée
Reserva Brut, Cava NV (11.5%)
O 88 Pere Ventura, Maria del Mar
Gran Reserva Brut, Cava 2014 (11.5%)
O 88 Pinord, Marrugat Gran Reserva,
Cava 2012 (11.5%)
O 88 Pinord, Marrugat Reserva Brut
Imperial, Cava NV (11.5%)
O 88 Sumarroca, Organic Reserva
Brut, Cava 2015 (12%)
O 88 Unión Vinícola del Este, Nit Del
Foc Brut, Cava NV (11.5%)
O 88 Vallformosa, Gala Reserva
Brut, Cava 2014 (12%)
O 87 ¡Hola!, Brut, Cava 2015 (11.5%)
O 87 Asda, Casa Luis Brut, Cava NV
(11.5%)
O 87 Camps d'Estels, Brut Nature,
Cava NV (11.5%)
O 87 Canals Nadal, Petit Cupada
Reserva Brut Nature, Cava 2015 (12%)
O 87 Freixenet, Ice Cuvée Especial
Semi Seco, Cava NV (11.5%)
O 87 J García Carrión, Pata Negra
Organic, Cava NV (11.5%)
O 87 J García Carrión, Pata Negra
Reserva Brut, Cava NV (11.5%)
O 87 Mas Gomà 1724, Vendrell
Olivella Original Brut Nature, Cava
2014 (11.5%)
O 87 Maset, Anniversario 1917 Gran
Reserva Brut Nature, Cava 2012
(11.5%)
O 87 Parxet, Cuvée 21 Organic Brut,
Cava 2015 (11.5%)
O 87 Pata Negra, Brut, Cava NV (11.5%)
O 87 Pere Ventura, Tresor Reserva
Brut, Cava NV (11.5%)
O 87 Perelada, In Partnership with
Waitrose Brut, Cava NV (11.5%)
O 87 Rexach Baqués, Gran Carta
Reserva Brut, Cava 2016 (11.5%)
O 87 Sumarroca, Gran Reserva Brut
Nature, Cava 2014 (12%)
O 87 Vilarnau, Reserva Brut Nature,
Cava 2014 (11.7%)
O 86 Asda, Casa Luis Demi Sec, Cava
NV (11.5%)
O 86 Bodegas Langa, Reyes
d'Aragon Reserva Brut Nature, Cava
NV (11.5%)
O 86 Castell D'Age, Anne Marie
Reserva Brut Nature, Cava 2015 (12%)
O 86 Freixenet, Cordon Negro Gran
Selección Brut, Cava NV (11.5%)
O 86 Heretat Mastinell, Cristina Gran
Reserva Extra Brut, Cava 2009 (12.5%)
O 86 Heretat Mastinell, Gran Reserva
Brut Nature, Cava 2008 (12.5%)
O 86 Jaume Serra, Reserva Brut
Nature, Cava 2015 (11.5%)
O 86 Laxas, Sensum Brut, Rías
Baixas NV (12.5%)
O 86 Maria Rigol Ordi, Reserva Brut
Nature, Cava 2014 (11.5%)
O 86 Marqués de la Concordia, MM
Reserva de la Familia Brut Nature,
Cava 2013 (11.5%)
O 86 Marques del Norte, Brut, Cava
2016 (11.5%)
O 86 Mocén, Brut Nature, Rueda NV
(12.5%)
O 86 Monistrol, Prestige Cuvée Brut,
Cava NV (11.5%)
O 86 Morrisons, The Best Brut, Cava
2015 (12%)
O 86 Perelada, Stars Reserva Brut
Nature, Cava 2014 (11.5%)
O 86 Rubiós, Condado do Tea Branco
Brut Nature, Rías Baixas 2015 (12%)
O 86 Sumarroca, Reserva Brut, Cava
2015 (12%)
O 86 Sumarroca, True Colours Brut,
Cava NV (12%)
O 86 Tesco, Finest, Cava 2014 (12%)
O 86 Torelló, 225 Brut Nature, Cava
2014 (11.5%)
O 86 Torelló, Special Edition
Reserva Brut, Cava 2013 (12%)
O 86 Viñedos Balmoral, Edone Gran
Cuvée Extra Brut, Castilla 2014 (12%)
Bronze
sparking rosé
O 88 Dominio de la Vega, Reserva
Especial Brut, Cava 2014 (12%)
O 88 Gran Campo Viejo, Rosé Brut,
Cava NV (12%)
O 87 Llopart, Reserva Brut, Cava
2015 (11.5%)
O 87 Morrisons, The Best Brut, Cava
2016 (12%)
O 87 Perelada, Stars Touch of Rosé
Brut, Cava 2016 (11.4%)
O 87 Toro Loco, Brut Rosé, Cava NV
(11.5%)
O 87 Unión Vinícola del Este, Vega
Medien Rosé Brut, Cava NV (12%)
O 86 Alceño, Rosé Monastrell Brut
Nature NV (12.5%)
O 86 Marqués de la Concordia, MM
Reserva de la Familia Brut, Cava
2014 (11.5%)
O 86 Marques del Norte, Brut, Cava
NV (11.5%)
O 86 Mont Marçal, Brut, Cava NV
(11.5%)
O 86 Pere Ventura, Tresor Brut,
Cava NV (11.5%)
O 86 Vilarnau, Rosé Delicat Reserva
Brut, Cava NV (12%)
Bronze sweet
sparkling white
O 87 Sandara NV (7.5%)
O 86 Bodega Iniesta, Corazón
Spumante Moscato 2017 (5.5%)
Bronze sweet
sparkling rosé
O 86 Sandara, Rosé NV (7.5%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Altos de Torona, Albariño, Rías
Baixas 2017 (12.8%)
O 89 Bodega Mustiguillo, Finca
Calvestra Merseguera 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Casa Monte Pío, Albariño, Rías
Baixas 2016 (12.5%)
O 89 Encomienda de Cervera,
AnaNoa Sauvignon Blanc-Verdejo,
Castilla 2017 (12%)
O 89 Irelia, Ecológico Verdejo,
Rueda 2016 (13.3%)
O 89 J García Carrión, Mayoral
Verdejo 2017 (13%)
O 89 Javier Sanz, V Malcorta
Verdejo, Rueda 2016 (13%)
O 89 Lusco, Albariño, Rías Baixas
2017 (13%)
O 89 Mara Martín, Godello,
Monterrei 2017 (12.5%)
O 89 Paco & Lola, Albariño, Rías
Baixas 2017 (13%)
O 89 Pagos del Rey, Centola
Albariño, Rías Baixas 2017 (13%)
O 89 Pazo de Villarei, Albariño, Rías
Baixas 2017 (12.9%)
O 88 Ados Basarte, Txacolí de
Bizcaia 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Aldi, Exquisite Collection
Albariño, Rías Baixas 2017 (13%)
O 88 Arínzano, Hacienda Blanco,
Arínzano DO de Pago 2015 (14%)
O 88 Aroa Bodegas, Aroa Laia,
Navarra 2017 (14%)
O 88 Beronia, Verdejo, Rueda 2017
(13%)

Spain judge
Raúl Igual
O 88 Bodega de Sarría, Señorío de
Sarría Chardonnay, Navarra 2017
(13.5%)
O 88 Bodegas Aquitania, Albariño,
Rías Baixas 2017 (13%)
O 88 Bodegas Aquitania, Bernon
Albariño, Rías Baixas 2017 (13%)
O 88 Bodegas Eidosela, Arbastrum
Condado do Tea, Rías Baixas 2017
(12.5%)
O 88 Bodegas Eylo, Rueda 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Bodegas Eylo, Val de Vid,
Rueda 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Bodegas Franco-Españolas,
Viña Soledad Tête de Cuvée, Rioja
Reserva 2009 (12%)
O 88 Bodegas Lar de Paula, Rioja
Reserva 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Bodegas Muriel, Rioja Reserva
2013 (13%)
O 88 Bodegas Pablo Padín, Segrel
Ambar, Rías Baixas 2017 (13%)
O 88 Bodegas Protos, Verdejo,
Rueda 2017 (13%)
O 88 Bodegas Vinícola Real, Cueva
del Monge, Rioja 2015 (13%)
O 88 Burgáns, Albariño, Rías Baixas
2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Cornelio, Vega Vella, Rioja
2017 (13%)
O 88 Cosme Palacio, Rioja Crianza
2016 (13.8%)
O 88 Félix Sanz, Viña Cimbrón
Fermentado en Barrica, Rueda 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Félix Sanz, Viña Cimbrón
Selección Verdejo, Rueda 2016 (13%)
O 88 Finca Cerrada, Viura, La
Mancha 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 La Trucha, Albariño, Rías
Baixas 2017 (13.3%)
O 88 Maior de Mendoza, Albariño,
Rías Baixas 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Medievo, Tuerce Botas
Tempranillo Blanco, Rioja 2017 (13%)
O 88 Nivarius, Edición Limitada,
Rioja 2015 (14%)
O 88 Paco & Lola, Prime Lías
Albariño, Rías Baixas 2016 (13%)
O 88 Palacio de Vivero, Asda Extra
Special, Rueda 2017 (13%)
O 88 Paloma de Plata, Albariño, Rías
Baixas 2017 (13%)
O 88 Pazo de San Mauro, Albariño,
Rías Baixas 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Pazo de Señorans, The
Society's Exhibition Albariño, Rías
Baixas 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Pazo de Toubes, Modus
Vivendi, Ribeiro 2015 (12%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES SPAIN
O 88 Quinta Couselo, Turonia
Albariño, Rías Baixas 2016 (13%)
O 88 Reina de Castilla, El Bufón
Verdejo, Rueda 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Señorio de Villarrica, Delicia de
Baco, Rioja 2015 (12.5%)
O 88 Sommos, Varietales
Chardonnay-Gewurztraminer-Pinot
Noir, Somontano 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Tierra Trabajo, Neus Albariño,
Rías Baixas 2017 (13%)
O 88 Tobía, Alma Tobía, Rioja 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Valtea, Albariño, Rías Baixas
2017 (13%)
O 88 Vicente Gandia, Nebla Verdejo,
Castilla y Léon 2017 (13%)
O 88 Viña Costeira, Ribeiro 2016
(11.5%)
O 88 Vionta, Albariño, Rías Baixas
2016 (13%)
O 87 A Corroa, Godello, Valdeorras
2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Adegas Galegas, D Pedro de
Soutomaior Albariño, Rías Baixas
2017 (13%)
O 87 Ailalá, Ribeiro 2016 (13%)
O 87 Albet I Noya, El Fanio Xarel-lo,
Penedès 2016 (13%)
O 87 Altolandon, Doña Leo,
Manchuela 2016 (13%)
O 87 Aquitania, Bagoas Ledas
Albariño, Rías Baixas 2017 (13%)
O 87 Bodega Iniesta, Finca El Carril
Valeria, Manchuela 2016 (13%)
O 87 Bodegas Arturo García, Hacienda
Sael Godello, Bierzo 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Castelo de Medina,
Fermentado en Barrica, Rueda 2014
(13%)
O 87 Bodegas Castelo de Medina,
Verdejo, Rueda 2017 (13%)
O 87 Bodegas D Mateos, La Mateo
Colección de Familia Tempranillo
Blanco, Rioja 2016 (13%)
O 87 Bodegas Eidosela, Albariño,
Rías Baixas 2017 (13%)
O 87 Bodegas Granbazán, Etiqueta
Ambar Albariño, Rías Baixas 2016
(13%)
O 87 Bodegas Navarro López, Lirum
Verdejo, Rueda 2017 (13%)
O 87 Bodegas Val de Vid, Barrica
Verdejo, Rueda 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Vegamar, Blanco,
Valencia 2017 (13%)
O 87 Casal de Armán, Ribeiro 2016
(13%)
O 87 Cuatro Rayas, 4R Verdejo,
Rueda 2017 (13.3%)
O 87 Cuatro Rayas, Cantarranas
Verdejo, Rueda 2017 (12.7%)
O 87 Cune, Barrel Fermented, Rioja
2017 (13%)
O 87 De Moya, Diego Merseguera-
Chardonnay, Valencia 2016 (13%)
O 87 De Moya, Tibó Merseguera,
Valencia 2017 (13%)
O 87 Domènech Vidal, Cultivare
Xarel-lo, Penedès 2015 (13%)
O 87 Emilio Ostolaza, San Martin,
Txacolí de Getaria 2016 (11%)
O 87 Emina, Fermentado en Barrica
Verdejo, Rueda 2016 (13.4%)
O 87 Fervenza, Morrisons The Best
Albariño, Rías Baixas 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Finca San Blas, Blanco, Utiel
Requena 2013 (13%)
O 87 Fincas de Azabache, Tempranillo
Blanco, Rioja 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Francisco García Pérez, Adega
do Moucho Treixadura, Ribeiro 2015
(13.6%)
O 87 Gran Sello, Macabeo-Verdejo,
Castilla 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Grapes & Barrels, Hora Bruxa
Godello, Valdeorras 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Heroicos Asturianos, Vitheras,
Cangas 2016 (13%)
O 87 Hijos de Alberto, Fermentado
en Barrica Verdejo, Rueda 2016
(13.5%)
O 87 Hijos de Alberto, Verdejo,
Rueda 2017 (13.3%)
O 87 Hiruzta, Berezia, Txacolí de
Getaria 2016 (13%)
O 87 José Pariente, Verdejo, Rueda
2016 (13.5%)
O 87 La Picossa, Garnacha Blanca,
Terra Alta 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 LaFou Celler, Els Amelers
Garnatxa Blanca, Terra Alta 2017
(13.5%)
O 87 Mar de Frades, Finca Valiñas,
Rías Baixas 2015 (13%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, Nekora
Verdejo, Rueda 2016 (13%)
O 87 Miguel Torres, Fransola
Sauvignon Blanc, Penedès 2017
(13.5%)
O 87 Morrisons, The Best Marques de
Los Rios, Rioja Reserva 2014 (12.5%)
O 87 Paco & Lola, Lolo Albariño, Rías
Baixas 2017 (13%)
O 87 Pago de Otazu, Chardonnay con
Crianza, Otazu DO de Pago 2015 (14%)
O 87 Pagos del Camino, Loriñón,
Rioja 2017 (12%)
O 87 Pagos del Ray, Pulpo, Rías
Baixas 2017 (13%)
O 87 Palacio de Bornos, Sauvignon
Blanc, Rueda 2017 (13%)
O 87 Pazo de Señorans, Albariño,
Rías Baixas 2017 (13%)
O 87 Pazo Pondal, Albariño, Rías
Baixas 2016 (13%)
O 87 Peculier Wines, Ostras Pedrín
Verdosilla, Valencia 2017 (12%)
O 87 Pulpito, Verdejo, Rueda 2017
(13%)
O 87 Ramón do Casar, Lento, Ribeiro
2016 (13%)
O 87 Ramón do Casar, Treixadura,
Ribeiro 2017 (13%)
O 87 Raventós de Alella, Pansa
Blanca, Alella 2017 (13%)
O 87 Rectoral do Umía, Viña Almeira
Albariño, Rías Baixas 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Reina de Castilla, Isabelino
Verdejo, Rueda 2017 (13.5%) ➢
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Rueda 2016 (12%) Pilar Cavero was on the
O 87 San Martin de Unx, Ricitos de DWWA Spain panel
Oro White Garnacha, Navarra 2017
(12.5%)
O 87 Santa Marta, Viñaredo Godello,
Valdeorras 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Teodoro Recio, Recio Selección
Especial Verdejo, Rueda 2016 (13%)
O 87 Teodoro Recio, Selección
Especial Verdejo, Rueda 2015 (13%)
O 87 Tollodouro, Pontellón
Albariño, Rías Baixas 2017 (12.9%)
O 87 Torre del Veguer, Malvasia de
Sitges, Penedès 2017 (12%)
O 87 Tres Reyes, Macabeo-Verdejo,
Castilla 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Valdecuevas, Cuvée Verdejo,
Rueda 2016 (13%)
O 87 Valmiñor, Albariño, Rías Baixas
2017 (13%)
O 87 Valmiñor, M-100 Loureiro-
Caíño Blanco-Albariño, Rías Baixas
2011 (13%)
O 87 Veiga Naúm, Albariño, Rías
Baixas 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Vinos Sierra Norte, Fuenteseca
Macabeo-Sauvignon Blanc, Utiel
Requena 2017 (13%)
O 86 Celler Bellaserra, Benplantat O 86 Marques de Alarcon, Marks & O 86 Verum, Malvasía, Castilla 2016
O 87 Waitrose, Viña Taboexa
Garnatxa Blanca, Catalunya 2017 Spencer Macabeo-Verdejo, Castilla (12.5%)
Albariño, Rías Baixas 2017 (12.5%)
(13%) 2017 (13%) O 86 Viñas del Vero, La Miranda
O 86 Altavins, Ilercavònia, Terra Alta
O 86 Cellers Unio, Clos Dalian O 86 Martín Códax, Albariño, Rías Secastilla Garnacha Blanca,
2017 (13.5%)
Garnacha Blanca, Terra Alta 2017 Baixas 2017 (12.5%) Somontano 2016 (13%)
O 86 Armán, Eira dos Mouros,
(13%) O 86 Miguel Torres, Waltraud O 86 Vinos Sanz, Sauvignon Blanc,
Ribeiro 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Cuatro Rayas, 4R Sauvignon Riesling, Penedès 2016 (11.5%) Rueda 2017 (13%)
O 86 Asda, Espartero Blanco, Rioja
Blanc, Rueda 2017 (13.2%) O 86 Mocén, Fermentado en Barrica,
2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Bodega Astobiza, Txacolí de O 86 Cuatro Rayas, Cuarenta Rueda 2016 (13%) Bronze
Álava 2017 (12.5%) Vendimias Verdejo, Rueda 2017 O 86 Mocén, Sauvignon Blanc, rosé
O 86 Bodega Berroja, Aguirrebeko, (12.8%) Rueda 2017 (13%)
O 86 Cuatro Rayas, Descomunal O 86 Mont Rubí, Mac Macabeu, O 88 Alvia, Livius, Rioja 2014 (14%)
Txacolí de Bizcaia 2017 (11.5%)
Verdejo, Rueda 2017 (12.8%) Penedès 2017 (12.5%) O 88 Amador Medrano, Rioja 2017
O 86 Bodega del Abad, Dom Bueno
O 86 Dehesa de Luna, Garnacha O 86 Morrisons, The Best Marques (13%)
Esencia Godello, Bierzo 2017 (13.5%)
Blanca 2017 (14%) de Los Rios, Rioja 2017 (13%) O 88 Ametller, Rosé, Penedès 2017
O 86 Bodegas Campos de Enanzo,
O 86 Empordàlia, Sinols Blanc, O 86 Nubori, Verdejo, Rueda 2016 (12%)
Viura, Navarra 2017 (12.5%)
Empordà 2017 (12.5%) (13.2%) O 88 Finca Valleoscuro,
O 86 Bodegas de Familia Burgo
O 86 Faustino Rivero Ulecia, O 86 Paco García, Tempranillo Tempranillo, Valles de Benavente
Viejo, Rioja 2017 (13%)
Albariño, Rías Baixas 2017 (12.5%) Blanco, Rioja 2016 (12.8%) 2017 (13%)
O 86 Bodegas Eylo, Condesa
O 86 Finca Las Caraballas, Verdejo, O 86 Príncipe de Viana, Garnacha O 88 Señorío del Júcar, Cueva Llana
Verdejo, Rueda 2017 (13%)
Castilla y Léon 2017 (13%) Blanca, Navarra 2017 (13%) Rosado Bobal, Manchuela 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Bodegas Granbazán, Don O 88 Toro Loco, Utiel Requena 2017
Álvaro de Bazán Albariño, Rías O 86 Finca Viñoa, Ribeiro 2016 (13%) O 86 Ramón Bilbao, Edición Limitada
Lías Verdejo, Rueda 2016 (13%) (12%)
Baixas 2014 (12.5%) O 86 Francisco Fernández Sousa,
O 87 Asda, Espartero, Rioja 2017
O 86 Bodegas Mazuela, Stelvio, Terra Minei, Ribeiro 2017 (12.5%) O 86 Rectoral do Umía, Lembranzas
(13.5%)
Rioja 2017 (12%) O 86 Franck Massard, Alma Albariño, Rías Baixas 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Cornelio, Vega Vella, Rioja
O 86 Bodegas Piqueras, Wild Albariño, Rías Baixas 2015 (13%) O 86 Rego do Sol, Albariño, Rías
2017 (13.5%)
Fermented Verdejo, Almansa 2017 O 86 Gorka Izagirre, G22, Txacolí de Baixas 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Felix Solis, Caliza Rosado
(13%) Bizcaia 2016 (13.5%) O 86 San Martin de Unx, Dominio de
Tempranillo, La Mancha 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Bodegas Viore, Pregón O 86 Grandes Vinos, Corona Unx Garnacha Blanca Sur Lie,
O 87 Felix Solis, Sentero Rosado
Verdejo, Rueda 2017 (13%) d'Aragon Garnacha Blanca, Cariñena Navarra 2017 (12.5%) Tempranillo, Toro 2017 (13%)
O 86 Bodegas Yuntero, Mundo de 2017 (12.5%) O 86 Santa Marta, Fardelas Godello, O 86 Bodega La Legua, 7L Rosado
Yuntero Verdejo-Sauvignon Blanc, O 86 Hijos de Alberto, Ecológico Valdeorras 2015 (13%) de una Noche, Cigales 2017 (13.5%)
La Mancha 2017 (12%) Verdejo 100%, Rueda 2017 (13%) O 86 Señorio de Garci Grande, O 86 Bodegas Campos de Enanzo,
O 86 Bouza do Rei, Lagar de Bouza O 86 Juan Ramón Lozano, Marqués Verdejo, Rueda 2017 (12.9%) Enzano, Navarra 2017 (13.5%)
Albariño, Rías Baixas 2017 (13%) de Toledo Verdejo, La Mancha 2017 O 86 Terramagna, Ciro Sauvignon O 86 Dominio de Unx, Garnacha,
O 86 Cambados Urban Winery, (12%) Blanc, Castilla 2017 (13.2%) Navarra 2017 (13.5%)
Desconcierto Albariño, Rías Baixas O 86 Lagar de Costa, Albariño, Rías O 86 Tierra Trabajo y Tradición, 3T O 86 Montecillo, Rioja 2017 (13.5%)
2017 (13%) Baixas 2017 (13.5%) Albariño, Rías Baixas 2017 (13%) O 86 Muga, Rioja 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Campo Viejo, Viura- O 86 Manzanos, Los Hermanos, O 86 Toro Loco, Viura-Sauvignon O 86 Ramón Bilbao, Lalomba, Rioja
Tempranillo, Rioja 2017 (12.5%) Rioja 2017 (13%) Blanc, Utiel Requena 2017 (12%) 2017 (13%)
O 86 Can Bas Domini Vinícola, La O 86 Manzanos, Voché Fermentado O 86 Valdemar, Inspiración O 86 Viña Nava, Garnacha, Navarra
Romana, Penedès 2016 (14.5%) en Barrica, Rioja 2016 (13%) Tempranillo Blanco, Rioja 2017 (12.5%) 2017 (13.5%)

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red
O 89 Abadal, Crianza, Plà de Bagés
2014 (14%)
O 89 Ados Basarte, Dona Basarte,
Txacolí de Bizcaia 2017 (13%)
O 89 Allende, Rioja 2011 (13.5%)
O 89 Alvarez-Alfaro, Rioja Crianza
2015 (14%)
O 89 Arco de Curiel, Neptis
Expressión, Ribera del Duero 2012
(14.5%)
O 89 Asda, Extra Special Marques
del Norte, Rioja Reserva 2014 (14%)
O 89 Azpilicueta, Selección de
Barricas, Rioja Crianza 2013 (13.5%)
O 89 Baltasar Gracián, Viñas Viejas
Garnacha, Calatayud 2016 (15%)
O 89 Belezos, Rioja Gran Reserva
2010 (13.5%)
O 89 Bodega de Sarría, Señorío de
Sarría Crianza, Navarra 2014 (14.5%)
O 89 Bodegas Almazcara, Almázcara
Majara Mencia, Bierzo 2014 (14.5%)
O 89 Bodegas Alta Pavina, Citius
Pinot Noir, Castilla y Léon 2014 (14.5%)
O 89 Bodegas Altanza, Club
Lealtanza, Rioja Reserva 2011 (14%)
O 89 Bodegas Amezola de la Mora,
Rioja Crianza 2015 (14%)
O 89 Bodegas Carchelo, Canalizo,
Jumilla 2013 (14.5%)
O 89 Bodegas de Familia Burgo
Viejo, Finca el Recreo, Rioja Crianza
2015 (13.5%)
O 89 Bodegas Fariña, Mascaradas,
Castilla y Léon 2016 (14%)
O 89 Bodegas Faustino, VI
Tempranillo, Rioja 2016 (13%)
O 89 Bodegas Lan, Culmen, Rioja
Reserva 2011 (13.5%)
O 89 Bodegas Lar de Paula, Edicion
Limitada, Rioja Crianza 2013 (14.5%)
O 89 Bodegas Leda, Más de Leda
Tempranillo, Castilla y Léon 2015
(14.5%)
O 89 Bodegas Loli Casado, Jaun de
Alzate, Rioja Crianza 2015 (13.8%)
O 89 Bodegas Muriel, Fincas de la
Villa, Rioja Crianza 2015 (13.5%)
O 89 Bodegas Olarra, Clásico, Rioja
2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Bodegas Olarra, La Catedral,
Rioja Crianza 2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Bodegas Ontinium, Capitán
Julián Tempranillo, Valencia 2016
(14%)
O 89 Bodegas Perica, Viña Olagosa,
Rioja Crianza 2015 (14%)
O 89 Bodegas Pingón, Carramimbre,
Ribera del Duero Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Bodegas Piqueras, Old Vines
Garnacha, Almansa 2016 (14%)
O 89 Bodegas Santa Eulalia, Riberal,
Ribera del Duero Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Bodegas Ugalde, Rioja Reserva
2013 (14%)
O 89 Bodegas Vegamar, Reserva,
Valencia 2014 (14%)
O 89 Bodegas Zugober, Belezos,
Rioja 2015 (13.5%)
O 89 Cal Grau, La Petite Agnès,
Priorat 2015 (14.8%)
O 89 Cellers Unio, Arc de Pedra,
Priorat 2016 (14%)
O 89 Clos Figueras, Font de la
Figueras, Priorat 2015 (15%)
O 89 Clos Figueres, Priorat 2015
(14.5%)
O 89 Contino, Marks & Spencer,
Rioja Reserva 2014 (13.5%)
O 89 Cornelio Dinastía, Tempranillo,
Rioja Crianza 2014 (14%)
O 89 Cruz de Alba, Ribera del Duero
Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 CVNE, Imperial, Rioja Reserva
2014 (13.5%)
O 89 Dehesa de Los Llanos, CIMA
Mazacruz Selección, Castilla 2015
(14.9%)
O 89 Dominio del Pidio, Ribera del
Duero 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Durón, Ribera del Duero
Crianza 2014 (14%)
O 89 Eguía, Rioja Crianza 2015 (13.5%)
O 89 Empordàlia, Passerell,
Empordà 2015 (15%)
O 89 Encomienda de Cervera,
Vulcanus Syrah, Castilla 2015 (13.5%)
O 89 Felix Solis, Sentero Expresión,
Toro 2014 (14.5%)
O 89 Ferrer Bobet, Priorat 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Finca Bacara, 3015 Monastrell,
Jumilla 2017 (14%)
O 89 Hacienda del Carche, Infiltrado
Syrah-Monastrell-Garnacha
Tintorera, Jumilla 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Hacienda el Ternero, Torno,
Rioja Crianza 2013 (13.5%)
O 89 Ijalba, Rioja Reserva 2014 (14%)
O 89 Konexia Viñedos Tierra Calma,
Selección Garnacha, Vinos de
Madrid 2015 (15.5%)
O 89 La Purísima, Iglesia Vieja
Crianza, Yecla 2015 (14%)
O 89 Lamin, Calatayud 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Legado Decand, Rioja 2016
(14.5%)
O 89 Lozano, Oristan Reserva, La
Mancha 2014 (13.5%)
O 89 Luzón, Colección Crianza,
Jumilla 2015 (15%)
O 89 Marco Abella, Loidana, Priorat
2016 (14.3%)
O 89 Marqués de la Concordia, Rioja
Santiago, Rioja Gran Reserva 2006
(13.5%)
O 89 Martinez Alesanco, Rioja Gran
Reserva 2010 (13.5%)
O 89 Merum Priorati, Inici, Priorat
2015 (15%)
O 89 Montecillo, Edición Limitada,
Rioja 2011 (13.5%)
O 89 Pago del Cielo, Celeste, Ribera
del Duero Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Pagos del Rey, Gran Bajoz Viñas
Viejas Tinta de Toro, Toro 2014 (14.5%)
O 89 Pinea, 17, Ribera del Duero
Crianza 2013 (13.5%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES SPAIN
O 89 Pirineos, 3404 Garnacha-
Cabernet-Moristel, Somontano 2017
(13.5%)
O 89 Pleno, Crianza, Navarra 2014
(13.5%)
O 89 Rebuzno, Maturana Tinta, Rioja
2017 (14%)
O 89 Rioja Vega, Rioja Gran Reserva
2011 (14%)
O 89 Rotllan Torra, Tirant, Priorat
2013 (15%)
O 89 San Bernardo, Ribera del
Duero 2013 (14.5%)
O 89 Terramagna, Cortijo Trifillas
Syrah, Castilla 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Torres, Salmos, Priorat 2015
(14.5%)
O 89 Valbusenda, Cepas Viejas, Toro
2012 (14.5%)
O 89 Valdelacierva, Rioja Crianza
2015 (14%)
O 89 Valdrinal, Tradición, Ribera del
Duero Crianza 2014 (13.5%)
O 89 Valtostao, Legón, Ribera del
Duero Crianza 2016 (14%)
O 89 Verónica Salgado, Capricho
Viñas Viejas Vino de Autor, Ribera
del Duero 2014 (14%)
O 89 Vitis Wine Merchants, Clípeo
Garnacha, Rioja 2016 (14%)
O 89 Zuazo Gaston, Rioja Crianza
2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Albret, Garnacha, Navarra 2017
(14.5%)
O 88 Alceño, Twelve Monastrell,
Jumilla 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Aljibes, Selectus, Castilla 2014
(14%)
O 88 Alkimia, El Temple, Priorat
2015 (15%)
O 88 Altavins, Almodí Petit, Terra
Alta 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Alto Moncayo, Aquilon
Garnacha, Campo de Borja 2013 (16%)
O 88 Alto Moncayo, Garnacha,
Campo de Borja 2014 (16%)
O 88 Ametller, Clos Mustardó,
Priorat 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Aníbal de Otero, Viña
Centenaria, Bierzo 2014 (13%)
O 88 Aníbal de Otero, Viña Vieja
Mencía, Bierzo 2016 (13.7%)
O 88 Arco de Curiel, Previus de
Neptis, Ribera del Duero 2015 (14%)
O 88 Arlanza, Dominio Manciles,
Arlanza 2016 (13.7%)
O 88 Asda, Castillo Montanez
Tempranillo 2017 (13%)
O 88 Asenjo & Manso, Silvanus,
Ribera del Duero Crianza 2015 (14%)
O 88 Áster, Finca el Otero, Ribera
del Duero 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Axial Vinos, Lúculo Origen
Garnacha, Navarra 2016 (15%)
O 88 Baigorri, Tempranillo, Rioja
Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Baltasar Gracián, Crianza,
Calatayud 2015 (15%)
O 88 Bandana Roja, Bobal, Castilla
2016 (13.2%)
O 88 Barbadillo, Bambera, Cádiz
2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Baron de Ley, Rioja Gran
Reserva 2012 (14%)
O 88 Benoit Valerie Calvet, Dominio
de la Abadia, Ribera del Duero 2016
(13%)
O 88 Berceo, Rioja Crianza 2014
(13.5%)
O 88 Beronia, III aC, Rioja 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Bielik, Edición Limitada, Priorat
2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Bigardo, Experimental 2016
(14%)
O 88 Bodega Gobel, Ayázara, Rioja
2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Bodega Iniesta, Finca El Carril
Hechicero, Manchuela 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Bodega Numanthia,
Termanthia, Toro 2012 (15%)
O 88 Bodega Sommos, Glárima
Merlot-Cabernet, Somontano 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Bodega Vico, Ciencuevas,
Rioja Crianza 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Bodegas 1890, El Mayoral
Monastrell-Petit Verdot, Jumilla NV
(14.5%)
O 88 Bodegas Adriá, Puerto del
Monte, Bierzo 2017 (14%)
O 88 Bodegas Amaren, Angeles
Tempranillo-Graciano, Rioja 2012
(14.5%)
O 88 Bodegas Arráez, Bala Perdida
Alicante Bouschet, Alicante 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro,
Ribera del Duero Crianza 2015 (14.7%)
O 88 Bodegas Bocopa, Laudum
Roble Monastrell-Syrah, Alicante
2017 (14%)
O 88 Bodegas Carodorum, Issos,
Toro Crianza 2015 (15%)
O 88 Bodegas de Familia Burgo
Viejo, Finca los Principes, Rioja 2017
(13.5%)
O 88 Bodegas de Familia Burgo
Viejo, Finca los Principes, Rioja
Crianza 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Bodegas de Familia Burgo
Viejo, Licenciado, Rioja Reserva
2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Bodegas El Inicio, Admiración
Selección Especial, Ribera del Duero
2014 (15%)
O 88 Bodegas Faustino, VII Tinto,
Rioja 2016 (13%)
O 88 Bodegas Franco-Españolas,
Bordón Gran Reserva, Rioja Gran
Reserva 2008 (13.5%)
O 88 Bodegas La Horra, Corimbo,
Ribera del Duero 2013 (14%)
O 88 Bodegas Lar de Paula, Edicion
Limitada, Rioja Reserva 2012 (14.5%)
O 88 Bodegas Olarra, Clasico, Rioja
Reserva 2014 (14%)
O 88 Bodegas Olarra, Sagasta, Rioja
Reserva 2014 (14%)
O 88 Bodegas Ollauri, Conde de los
Andes, Rioja 2015 (14.5%) ➢
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O 88 Bodegas Ondarre, Era Costana,
Rioja Crianza 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Bodegas Palacio, Cosme
Palacio, Rioja Crianza 2014 (14.1%)
O 88 Bodegas Palacio, Glorioso,
Rioja Reserva 2014 (14%)
O 88 Bodegas Paniza, La Fea
Garnacha, Cariñena 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Bodegas Portia, Ribera del
Duero Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Bodegas Prieto Pariente, La
Provincia, Castilla y Léon 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Bodegas Ricardo Palacios,
Rolindes, Castilla y Léon 2013 (13.5%)
O 88 Bodegas San Isidro, Carta Roja
Selección Reservada Pura
Monastrell, Jumilla 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Bodegas Ugalde, Viña Cerrada,
Rioja Gran Reserva 2011 (14%)
O 88 Bodegas Vinícola Real, 200
Monges, Rioja Gran Reserva 2004
(13.5%)
O 88 Buil & Giné, Joan Giné, Priorat
2014 (15%)
O 88 Campo Viejo, Winemaker's Art,
Rioja 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Care, Trio, Cariñena 2017 (14%)
O 88 Carrizal, MV, Dehesa del
Carrizal DO de Pago 2014 (14%)
O 88 Casa del Valle, Acantus 2017
(12.5%)
O 88 Casa del Valle, Hacienda
Selección Especial, Castilla 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Casa Gran del Siurana, Cruor,
Priorat 2014 (15%)
O 88 Casa Primicia, Cofradia, Rioja
Reserva 2012 (14%)
O 88 Castillo de Enériz, Colección
Crianza, Navarra 2013 (14%)
O 88 Celler Vall Llach, Embruix,
Priorat 2016 (15.5%)
O 88 Cellers de Scala Dei, Prior,
Priorat 2015 (15.5%)
O 88 Cellers Sant Rafel, Joana,
Montsant 2017 (14%)
O 88 Contralto, Calle Grande,
Castilla 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Contralto, Calle Principal Edicion
Limitada, Castilla 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Coral Duero, Rompesedas Los
Lastros, Toro 2015 (15%)
O 88 Delicia de Baco, Rioja Crianza
2015 (14.7%)
O 88 Dominio de Cair, Cair, Ribera
del Duero Crianza 2013 (14.5%)
O 88 Ego Bodegas, Goru Verde,
Jumilla 2017 (14%)
O 88 Eguren Ugarte, Tempranillo-
Garnacha, Rioja Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 El Coto, Real, Rioja 2012 (14.5%)
O 88 El Linze, Tinto Velasco-Syrah
2015 (14%)
O 88 Encomienda de Cervera,
Horten Tempranillo, Castilla 2016
(14%)
O 88 Epulum, Rioja Reserva 2014
(14%)
O 88 Ermita del Conde, Tempranillo,
Castilla y Léon 2012 (14.5%)
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O 88 Faustino Rivero Ulecia, Barrel
Aged, Utiel Requena 2015 (13%)
O 88 Faustino Rivero Ulecia, Rioja
Reserva 2014 (13%)
O 88 Finca Constancia, Parcela 23
Tempranillo, Castilla 2017 (14%)
O 88 Finca Constancia, Selección,
Castilla 2016 (14%)
O 88 Finca Meryos, Roble Tempranillo,
Ribera del Duero 2016 (14%)
O 88 Franck Massard, Licis, Ribeira
Sacra 2014 (13%)
O 88 Fusion, Lara O, Ribera del
Duero Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Grandes Vinos, Anayón
Garnacha, Cariñena 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Hacienda el Ternero, Selección,
Rioja Crianza 2013 (13.5%)
O 88 Hermanos Frías Del Val, Rioja
Reserva 2011 (14.5%)
O 88 Ignacio Marín, Elements Earth
Garnacha-Cariñena, Cariñena NV
(14%)
O 88 Inurrieta, Altos de Inurrieta
Reserva, Navarra 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 J García Carrión, Pata Negra
Apasionado, Jumilla NV (15%)
O 88 La Conreria d'Scala Dei, Les
Brugueres, Priorat 2016 (14.2%)
O 88 La Luz, Peñafiel Edición
Limitada, Ribera del Duero Crianza
2015 (14%)
O 88 La Luz, Valpincia, Ribera del
Duero Crianza 2015 (14.6%)
O 88 La Picossa, Garnacha, Terra
Alta 2016 (14%)
O 88 Laderas de Cabama, Rioja 2013
(14.5%)
O 88 LaFou Celler, El Sender
Garnaxta Negra-Syrah, Terra Alta
2016 (14%)
O 88 Los Dominios de Berceo, 36,
Rioja Reserva 2006 (14%)
O 88 Luis Cañas, Selección de la
Familia Reserva, Rioja Reserva 2012
(14.5%)
O 88 Manuel Manzaneque, Escena,
Finca Élez DO de Pago 2009 (14.5%)
O 88 Manzanos, Rioja Gran Reserva
2007 (14%)
O 88 Manzanos, Voché Selección
Graciano, Rioja 2014 (14%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, Castillo de
Los Templarios Mencia, Bierzo 2017
(13%)
O 88 Marks & Spencer, D'Aragón
Cariñena, Cariñena 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Marqués de Reinosa, Rioja
Crianza 2016 (14%)
O 88 Martín Códax, Pizarras de
Otero Mencía, Bierzo 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Martin Freixa, Montsant 2016
(14%)
O 88 Matarromera, Ribera del Duero
Crianza 2015 (14.4%)
O 88 Miguel Torres, Purgatori,
Costers del Segre 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Montecillo, 22 Barricas, Rioja
Gran Reserva 2010 (13.5%)
O 88 Montecillo, Tempranillo, Rioja
Crianza 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Montecillo, Tempranillo, Rioja
Gran Reserva 2010 (13.5%)
O 88 Monterebro, Barrica, Jumilla
2017 (14%)
O 88 Mosaico de Baco, Ribera del
Duero Crianza 2014 (14%)
O 88 Murua, VS Tempranillo, Rioja
2015 (15%)
O 88 Ochoa, Crianza Tempranillo,
Navarra 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Oscar Tobía, Rioja Reserva
2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Ovidio García, Crianza, Cigales
2015 (14%)
O 88 Pagos de Araiz, Crianza,
Navarra 2015 (14%)
O 88 Pagos del Moncayo, Prados
Colección Garnacha, Campo de
Borja 2016 (15%)
O 88 Pata Negra, Graciano, Rioja
Crianza 2015 (14%)
O 88 Pincerna, Prieto Picudo, Tierra
de León 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Pinord, 7, Priorat 2012 (14.5%)
O 88 Pinord, Syrah, Montsant 2017
(14%)
O 88 Pirineos, Selección Crianza
Cabernet Sauvignon, Somontano
2013 (13.5%)
O 88 Príncipe de Viana, Reserva
1423, Navarra 2013 (14%)
O 88 Purisima Concepcion, Teatinos
Tempranillo, Ribera del Júcar 2017
(14%)
O 88 Quinta de Aves, Campo de
Calatrava Syrah, Castilla 2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Ramón Bilbao, Rioja Gran
Reserva 2011 (14%)
O 88 Ramón Bilbao, Rioja Reserva
2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Rioja Vega, 9 barricas, Rioja
2013 (14%)
O 88 Rioja Vega, Rioja Crianza 2015
(14%)
O 88 Romeral, Marks & Spencer,
Rioja Crianza 2014 (14%)
O 88 San Martin de Unx, Dominio de
Unx Old Vines Garnacha, Navarra
2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Sierra Cantabria, Colección
Privada, Rioja 2007 (14.5%)
O 88 Solar de Samaniego, Valcavada,
Rioja Reserva 2012 (12.9%)
O 88 Sueño, Tempranillo, Ribera del
Júcar 2014 (14%)
O 88 Tamaral, Tempranillo, Ribera
del Duero Crianza 2014 (14%)
O 88 Tarón, Rioja Crianza 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Vilano, Ribera del Duero 2015
(15%)
O 88 Viña Aljibes, Tempranillo-
Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot,
Castilla 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Viña Gormaz, Ribera del Duero
Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Viña Nava, Tempranillo,
Navarra 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 Viñedos Balmoral, Maravides
Mediterráneo Tempranillo, Castilla
2016 (14%)
O 88 Vinergia, Campos de Risca
Organic Monastrell-Syrah, Jumilla
2017 (14.5%)
O 88 Vinícola de Tomelloso, Pico y
Brazo El Picador 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Viore, 5 Meses en Barrica, Toro
2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Viticultors del Priorat,
Morlanda, Priorat 2014 (15%)
O 87 3Elementos, Ribera del Duero
2014 (14.9%)
O 87 Ailalá, Sousón, Ribeiro 2016
(13%)
O 87 Albret, Juan de Albret Crianza,
Navarra 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Alejandro Fernández, Dehesa
la Granja, Castilla y Léon 2011 (14.5%)
O 87 Altolandon, Rosalía, Manchuela
2015 (14%)
O 87 Altos de Rioja, Altos R Pigeage,
Rioja 2014 (14%)
O 87 Altosa, La Posada Garnacha
2016 (13%)
O 87 Arínzano, La Casona, Arínzano
DO de Pago 2010 (14%)
O 87 Artiga Fustel, Joya del Rio,
Toro 2017 (14.5%)
O 87 Asda, Casa Luis Reserva,
Cariñena 2013 (13.5%)
O 87 Asda, The Wine Atlas Bobal,
Utiel Requena 2016 (13%)
O 87 Asenjo & Manso, Ceres, Ribera
del Duero Crianza 2015 (14%)
O 87 Asenjo & Manso, Silvanus
Edición Limitada, Ribera del Duero
2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Azpilicueta, Rioja Reserva 2013
(13.5%)
O 87 Baltasar, Garnacha, Calatayud
2017 (14.5%)
O 87 Benoit Valerie Calvet, Toro
Loco Selección Bobal-Merlot, Utiel
Requena 2016 (13%)
O 87 Bernard Magrez, Herència del
Padrí, Priorat 2016 (15%)
O 87 Beronia, 198 Barricas, Rioja
Reserva 2009 (14%)
O 87 Bielik, Merlot, Somontano 2015
(13.5%)
O 87 Boada, Campo de bueyes,
Ribera del Duero Crianza 2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Bodega Classica, El Pacto,
Rioja Crianza 2015 (14%)
O 87 Bodega Classica, Hacienda
López de Haro, Rioja Reserva 2013
(13.5%)
O 87 Bodega Mustiguillo, Finca
Terrerazo, El Terrerazo DO de Pago
2015 (14%)
O 87 Bodega Otazu, Altar, Otazu DO
de Pago 2009 (14.5%)
O 87 Bodega Soledad, Bisiesto
Crianza Tempranillo, Uclés 2013
(13.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Altanza, Edulis, Rioja
Reserva 2012 (14%)
O 87 Bodegas Altanza, Lealtanza,
Rioja Crianza 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Arráez, Vividor, Utiel
Requena 2016 (13.5%)

O 87 Bodegas Campo Reales,
Canforrales Nature Syrah-
Tempranillo, Castilla 2016 (14%)
O 87 Bodegas Campos de Enanzo,
Reserva, Navarra 2013 (13.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Crapula, Basado en
Hechos Reales, Jumilla 2015 (14%)
O 87 Bodegas de Familia Burgo
Viejo, Palacio del Burgo, Rioja 2017
(13.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Familia Conesa, La
Doncella de las Viñas Syrah, Castilla
2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Fariña, Dama de Toro
Roble Barrel Aged Tempranillo,
Toro 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Faustino, I, Rioja Gran
Reserva 2008 (13.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Faustino, V, Rioja
Reserva 2013 (13.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Finca La Estacada,
Hello World! Petit Verdot, Castilla
2017 (14%)
O 87 Bodegas Franco-Españolas,
Barón D'Anglade, Rioja Reserva
2012 (13.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Franco-Españolas,
Bordón, Rioja Crianza 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Imperiales, Abadía de
San Quirce, Ribera del Duero
Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Lan, D-12, Rioja
Crianza 2014 (13%)
O 87 Bodegas Lar de Paula, Rioja
Reserva 2012 (14.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Laus, Tinto Joven,
Somontano 2017 (13%)
O 87 Bodegas Leza García, LG, Rioja
2015 (13.8%)
O 87 Bodegas Leza García, Tinto
Familia, Rioja Crianza 2015 (14.3%)
O 87 Bodegas Martin Medina,
Cistercium, Ribera del Duero Crianza
2015 (14%)
O 87 Bodegas Olarra, Cerro Añon,
Rioja 2016 (14%)
O 87 Bodegas Olarra, Lawrence,
Rioja Crianza 2016 (14%)
O 87 Bodegas Olarra, Sagasta, Rioja
2016 (14%)
O 87 Bodegas Olivares, Jumilla 2016
(14%)
O 87 Bodegas Piqueras, Castillo de
Almansa Selección, Almansa 2013
(14.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Real Compañía,
Tempranillo, Castilla 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Rectoral de Amandi,
Edición Limitada Manolo Arnoya
Barrica Mencía, Ribeira Sacra 2014
(13.5%)
O 87 Bodegas San Isidro, Infierno
Monastrell, Jumilla 2017 (14.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Sonsierra, Vendimia
Seleccionada Tempranillo, Rioja
Crianza 2014 (14%)
O 87 Bodegas Tionio, Austum,
Ribera del Duero 2016 (14%)
O 87 Bodegas Tobía, Selección de
Autor, Rioja 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Ugalde, Señorial,
Rioja Crianza 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Bodegas Vinícola Real, Cueva
del Monge Tempranillo, Rioja 2014
(13%)
O 87 Bodegas Vitulia, Hacienda,
Ribera del Duero 2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Bordón, Rioja Reserva 2012
(13.5%)
O 87 Borsao, Selección, Campo de
Borja 2017 (14.5%)
O 87 Buil & Giné, Giné Giné, Priorat
2016 (15%)
O 87 Campo Dorado, Rioja Crianza
2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Care, Finca Bancales Garnacha,
Cariñena 2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Care, Garnacha, Cariñena 2016
(14.5%)
O 87 Casa de la Ermita, Crianza,
Jumilla 2015 (14%)
O 87 Casa del Valle, Antina Cabernet
Sauvignon-Tempranillo 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Casa del Valle, Syrah, Castilla
2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Castillo de Albai, Rioja Crianza
2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Cellers Unio, Clos Dalian
Garnacha Crianza, Terra Alta 2015
(13.5%)
O 87 Clunia, Syrah, Castilla y Léon
2015 (15%)
O 87 Clunia, Tempranillo, Castilla y
Léon 2014 (14.7%)
O 87 Compañía Vinícola Solterra,
Alto de los Zorros Autor Tempranillo,
Ribera del Duero 2014 (15%)
O 87 Contralto, Calle Mayor, Castilla
2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Contralto, Calle Principal
Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon,
Castilla 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Co-op, Irresistible Viña Gala
Tempranillo, Rioja Crianza 2015 (13%)
O 87 Costers del Priorat, Petit
Pissarres, Priorat 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Costers del Sió, Celistia Aire,
Costers del Segre 2015 (14%)
O 87 Crin Roja, Tempranillo, Castilla
2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Cuatro Pasos, Black Mencía,
Bierzo 2014 (14%)
O 87 Cune, Sainsbury's Taste the
Difference, Rioja Gran Reserva 2011
(13.5%)
O 87 David Moreno, Selección
Familia, Rioja Crianza 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 De Moya, Sofia Bobal, Valencia
2015 (15%)
O 87 Dominio de Nobleza, Rioja
Crianza 2015 (14%)
O 87 Eccocivi, Ca L'Elsa Reserva
2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Ego Bodegas, Fuerza, Jumilla
2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Enanzo, Crianza, Navarra 2014
(13.5%)
O 87 Epulum, Rioja Gran Reserva
2010 (14%)
O 87 Familia Bastida, Biftu Bobal,
Utiel Requena 2016 (14%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES SPAIN
O 87 Familia Conesa, Finca La
Sabina Crianza Merlot, Guijoso DO
de Pago 2012 (14%)
O 87 Fernández Gómez, Selección
Familia, Rioja 2015 (14%)
O 87 Finca Cárdaba, 6 Meses,
Castilla y Léon 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Finca Collado, Delit Plaer de
Monastrell, Alicante 2015 (15%)
O 87 Finca Los Alijares, Graciano,
Castilla 2015 (14%)
O 87 Fincas de Azabache, Garnacha,
Rioja Crianza 2015 (14%)
O 87 Freixenet, Parlaor, Toro 2016
(15%)
O 87 Gabarda, Excelsis Old Vines
Garnacha, Cariñena 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Hacienda del Carche, Taus
Fusion Syrah, Jumilla 2015 (14.9%)
O 87 Hacienda Urbión, Rioja NV (13%)
O 87 Inurrieta, Cuatrocientos,
Navarra 2015 (15%)
O 87 Inurrieta, Mimaò Garnacha,
Navarra 2016 (15%)
O 87 Inurrieta, Sur, Navarra 2016
(14.5%)
O 87 J. García Carrión, Pata Negra
Roble, Ribera del Duero 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 La Luz del Duero, Gran
Valpincia Winemaker Selection,
Ribera del Duero 2015 (14.4%)
O 87 Larrainzar, Angel Reserva
Especial, Navarra 2012 (14%)
O 87 Las Cepas, 1921 Garnacha, Rioja
2017 (14.5%)
O 87 Linaje Garsea, Archangelus
Gabrihel, Ribera del Duero 2014
(14.3%)
O 87 Los Dominios de Berceo,
Prefiloxérico, Rioja 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Luis Alegre, Edición Limitada,
Rioja Crianza 2015 (14%)
O 87 Luis Alegre, Finca la Reñana
Selección Especial, Rioja Reserva
2013 (14.5%)
O 87 Luis Cañas, Rioja Reserva 2012
(14.5%)
O 87 Luis Gurpegui Muga, Primi,
Rioja Crianza 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Manzanos, 1890 Graciano,
Rioja NV (14%)
O 87 Manzanos, Los Hermanos, Rioja
Gran Reserva 2009 (13.5%)
O 87 Mariscal, El Miracle Garnacha
Tintorera, Valencia 2015 (13%)
O 87 Marqués de la Concordia, Rioja
Santiago, Rioja Crianza 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Marqués de la Concordia,
Santiago, Rioja Reserva 2012 (13.5%)
O 87 Marqués de la Concordia, Viña
Alarde, Rioja Gran Reserva 2009
(13.5%)
O 87 Marqués del Atrio, Rioja
Crianza 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Marqués del Atrio, Rioja
Reserva 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Marqués del Romeral, Marks &
Spencer, Rioja Gran Reserva 2009
(13.5%)
O 87 Mas d'en Blei, Liber Garnatxa-
Samsó, Priorat 2014 (14%)
O 87 Mas Llunes, Cercium, Empordà
2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Milénico, Dos Mundos
Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero 2014
(14.5%)
O 87 Milénico, Valdepila Tempranillo,
Ribera del Duero 2013 (14.5%)
O 87 Monguilan, Rioja Crianza 2014
(14%)
O 87 Monguilan, Rioja Gran Reserva
2011 (13.5%)
O 87 Monte la Reina, Castillo, Toro
Crianza 2015 (14%)
O 87 Monteabellón, Finca la
Blanquera, Ribera del Duero 2014
(14%)
O 87 Morrisons, Tempranillo 2017
(12.5%)
O 87 Morrisons, The Best, Priorat
2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Odipus, 1899 Grenache,
Navarra 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Orube, Rioja Crianza 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Otazu, Premium Cuvée
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-
Tempranillo, Navarra 2014 (14%)
O 87 Paco García, Seis, Rioja 2016
(13.5%)
O 87 Pago de las Encomiendas,
Unadir, Extremadura 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Pagos del Rey, Arnegui, Rioja
Crianza 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Pagos del Rey, Caño Alta
Expresión, Toro 2014 (14%)
O 87 Palacio de Otoño, Rioja
Reserva 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Palacio de Primavera, Rioja
Reserva 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Palacio de Verano, Rioja 2017
(13%)
O 87 Palacio de Verano, Rioja
Crianza 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Pincerna, Roble Prieto Picudo,
Tierra de León 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Prada A Tope, Palacio de
Canedo Maceración Ecológico
Mencía, Bierzo 2017 (13%)
O 87 Príncipe de Viana, Reserva,
Navarra 2013 (14%)
O 87 Ramón Bilbao, Viñedos de
Altura, Rioja Crianza 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Rioja Vega, Rioja Reserva 2013
(14%)
O 87 Ronadelles, Cap de Ruc Vi
Novell, Montsant 2017 (14%)
O 87 Rubiós, Manuel d´Amaro
Pedral, Rías Baixas 2015 (13%)
O 87 Sarmentero, VS Tempranillo,
Ribera del Duero 2015 (14%)
O 87 Sendero Royal, Rioja Crianza
2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Señorío de Arana, Viña del Oja,
Rioja Crianza 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Solar de Samaniego, Rioja
Crianza 2014 (13.7%)
O 87 Sommos, Nietro Garnacha,
Calatayud 2017 (14.5%)
O 87 Tarón, Cepas Centenarias,
Rioja 2013 (13.5%)
O 87 Terra Remota, Clos Adrien,
Empordà 2014 (14.5%) ➢
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O 87 Torre de Oña, Martelo, Rioja
Reserva 2012 (14%)
O 87 Tres Reyes, Colección
Tempranillo-Syrah, Castilla 2015 (14%)
O 87 Tudanca, Vendimia
Seleccionada, Ribera del Duero 2011
(14.5%)
O 87 Valtravieso, Ribera del Duero
Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Valtravieso, VT Vendimia
Seleccionada, Ribera del Duero 2015
(14.5%)
O 87 Vicente Gandia, BO Único
Bobal, Utiel Requena 2015 (13%)
O 87 Vicente Gandia, Ceremonia
Bobal, Utiel Requena 2015 (13%)
O 87 Vicente Gandia, Ostras Pedrín
Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (13%)
O 87 Viña Olabarri, Rioja Gran
Reserva 2010 (13.5%)
O 87 Viña Valoria, Rioja Reserva
2013 (13.5%)
O 87 Viña Zorzal, Rey Noble
Garnacha, Navarra 2017 (13.5%)
O 87 Viñas del Jaro, Jaros, Ribera
del Duero 2015 (14.7%)
O 87 Viñedos Balmoral, Maravides
12 Meses, Castilla 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Viñedos de Alfaro, Rodiles,
Rioja Reserva 2007 (14%)
O 87 Vinos Guerra, Armas de Guerra
Crianza Mencía, Bierzo 2014 (13.6%)
O 87 Yllera, Boade Campo de Bueyes,
Ribera del Duero 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Ysios, Los Prados, Rioja 2015
(14.5%)
O 87 Zintzo, 5, Rioja Crianza 2015
(14%)
O 86 3 in One, Garnacha Tintorera-
Shiraz-Tempranillo, Valencia 2017
(14%)
O 86 Adega Tear, Ribeira Sacra 2017
(12.9%)
O 86 Aljibes, Viña Aljibes Tempranillo,
Castilla 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Alonso del Yerro, María, Ribera
del Duero 2012 (14.5%)
O 86 Altolandon, Rayuelo,
Manchuela 2014 (14.6%)
O 86 Altosa, La Posada Tempranillo,
Castilla 2016 (13%)
O 86 Alvarez - Alfaro, Rioja Reserva
2014 (14%)
O 86 Anciano, Old Vines Garnacha,
Calatayud 2015 (15%)
O 86 Arínzano, Hacienda Tinto,
Arínzano DO de Pago 2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Asda, Espartero, Rioja Gran
Reserva 2009 (13.5%)
O 86 Asda, Gran Colina Joven, Rioja
2017 (14.5%)
O 86 Axial Vinos, Lúculo Old Vine
Garnacha, Navarra 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Azpilicueta, Origen, Rioja
Crianza 2014 (14%)
O 86 Baigorri, Belus, Rioja 2013 (15%)
O 86 Basilio Berisa, Garnacha, Rioja
2015 (15%)
O 86 Beefsteak Club, Beef & Liberty
Tempranillo, Castilla 2017 (13.5%)
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O 86 Belezos, Rioja Crianza 2015
(13.5%)
O 86 Berceo, Rioja Reserva 2013
(13.5%)
O 86 Berceo, Tempranillo, Rioja
2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Beronia, Rioja Crianza 2015
(13.5%)
O 86 Bodega de Bardos, Romántica,
Ribera del Duero Crianza 2014 (14%)
O 86 Bodega Iniesta, Corazón Loco
Premium, Manchuela 2013 (15%)
O 86 Bodega Otazu, Reserva
Clásico, Navarra 2009 (14%)
O 86 Bodega San Cebrín, Rioja
Crianza 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Bodega Severino Sanz, Murón
Edición Limitada, Ribera del Duero
2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Bodega Soledad, Solmayor
Tempranillo, Uclés 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Bodegas Alta Pavina, Pago La
Pavina Tempranillo-Cabernet
Sauvignon, Castilla y Léon 2016
(14.5%)
O 86 Bodegas Altanza, Edulis, Rioja
Crianza 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Bodegas Arráez, Vivir Sin
Dormir, Jumilla 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Bodegas Arturo García, Solar
de Sael Mencia Crianza, Bierzo 2015
(14%) DWWA co-Chair
O 86 Bodegas Bleda, Divus, Jumilla Sarah Jane Evans MW
2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Bodegas Bocopa, Laudum
Barrica Especial, Alicante 2016
(13.5%) O 86 Bodegas Murviedro, Grenache- O 86 Bodegas y Viñedos Labastida,
O 86 Bodegas Carchelo, Jumilla Syrah-Mourvèdre, Valencia NV (12.5%) R&G Tempranillo, Rioja 2014 (14%)
2016 (14.5%) O 86 Bodegas Murviedro, Vox O 86 Borsao, Crianza, Campo de
O 86 Bodegas de Familia Burgo Populi Bobal, Utiel Requena 2015 Borja 2014 (15%)
Viejo, Finca el Recreo, Rioja 2017 (13%) O 86 Cal Grau, Clos Badaceli, Priorat
(13%) O 86 Bodegas Peñafiel, Mironia, 2015 (15.6%)
O 86 Bodegas F. Olimpia, 1917 Ribera del Duero Reserva 2014 (14%) O 86 Campo Viejo, Garnacha, Rioja
Reserva Garnacha, Navarra 2010 O 86 Bodegas Perica, David Perica, 2016 (13.5%)
(14%) Rioja 2014 (14%) O 86 Cárdaba, Premium, Castilla y
O 86 Bodegas Familia Conesa, La O 86 Bodegas Piqueras, Castillo de Léon 2016 (14%)
Doncella Tempranillo, Castilla 2016 Almansa Crianza, Almansa 2016 (14%) O 86 Care, Crianza Tempranillo-
(13.5%) O 86 Bodegas Prieto Pariente, El Merlot, Cariñena 2015 (14%)
O 86 Bodegas Fariña, Tartana, Origen de Prieto Pariente, Castilla y O 86 Carlos Moro, CM, Rioja 2015
Castilla y Léon 2016 (13.5%) Léon 2014 (14.5%) (14.2%)
O 86 Bodegas Fernandez, O 86 Bodegas Protos, '27, Ribera del O 86 Casa del Valle, El Tidón
Campolargo Monastrell-Syrah, Duero 2015 (14.5%) Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon
Jumilla 2017 (14.5%) O 86 Bodegas Protos, Ribera del 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Bodegas Fernandez, Vega Duero Crianza 2014 (14.5%) O 86 Casa del Valle, Orquestal
Jimena Crianza, Jumilla 2015 (13.5%) O 86 Bodegas Riojanas, Viña Albina Reserva, La Mancha 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Bodegas Izadi, El Regalo, Rioja Vendimia Seleccionada, Rioja O 86 Castillo de Albai, Rioja Gran
2015 (14.5%) Reserva 2014 (13.5%) Reserva 2010 (13.5%)
O 86 Bodegas LLeiroso, Ribera del O 86 Bodegas San Prudencio, Envite O 86 Castillo La Paz, Viñas Viejas
Duero Crianza 2014 (14.5%) Zero, Rioja 2017 (14.7%) Tempranillo, Castilla 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Bodegas Loli Casado, Polus O 86 Bodegas Tierra, Rioja Crianza O 86 Chozas Carrascal, Las2ces,
Tempranillo, Rioja 2015 (14%) 2015 (14%) Utiel Requena 2016 (13%)
O 86 Bodegas Miguel Angel Muro, O 86 Bodegas Ugalde, Bianai, Rioja O 86 Cillar de Silos, Torresilo
Muro Maturana, Rioja 2016 (14%) Crianza 2014 (13.5%) Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero 2015
O 86 Bodegas Mocén, Cobranza O 86 Bodegas Ugalde, Rioja Crianza (14.5%)
Tempranillo, Castilla y Léon 2015 2014 (13.5%) O 86 Coral Duero, Rompesedas El
(13.5%) O 86 Bodegas Ugalde, Tempranillo, Salgadero, Toro 2009 (15%)
O 86 Bodegas Montebuena, Rioja Rioja 2017 (14%) O 86 Costers del Sió, Siós Cau del
Crianza 2014 (14%) O 86 Bodegas Vegalfaro, Garnacha Gat, Costers del Segre 2015 (14%)
O 86 Bodegas Muriel, Vendimia Tintorera-Merlot, Los Balagueses O 86 CVNE, Waitrose in partnership
Seleccionada, Rioja 2016 (13%) DO de Pago 2015 (14.5%) with, Rioja Crianza 2015 (13.5%)

O 86 De Muller, Legitim Criança,
Priorat 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Dehesa de los Canónigos,
Solideo, Ribera del Duero Reserva
2012 (14%)
O 86 Dehesa de Luna, Orígenes,
Castilla 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Dominio de Fontana, Roble
Tempranillo-Syrah, Uclés 2016
(14.5%)
O 86 Ebano, Salvaje, Ribera del
Duero 2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Ego Bodegas, El Gorú, Jumilla
2017 (14.5%)
O 86 Eguía, Rioja Gran Reserva
2009 (13.5%)
O 86 Eguía, Rioja Reserva 2013 (13.5%)
O 86 El Coto, Rioja Crianza 2015
(13.5%)
O 86 El Cuarto, Tempranillo, Rioja
2016 (14%)
O 86 El Hato y el Garabato, Sin Blanca
Juan Garcia, Arribes 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 El Lagar de Isilla, Gestación
Viñas Viejas Tempranillo, Ribera del
Duero 2015 (15%)
O 86 El Toro Macho, Tempranillo-
Bobal, Utiel Requena 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Energo, Tempranillo, Ribera
del Duero Crianza 2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Faustino Rivero Ulecia, Rioja
Crianza 2015 (13%)
O 86 Felix Solis, Caliza Merlot-
Syrah-Tempranillo, La Mancha 2017
(13.5%)
O 86 Felix Solis, Viña Albali Gran
Selección, Valdepeñas 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Finca Allende, Mingortiz, Rioja
2015 (15%)
O 86 Finca del Marquesado, Rioja
Gran Reserva 2009 (13.5%)
O 86 Finca los Azares, Tempranillo-
Cabernet-Merlot, La Mancha 2014
(13.5%)
O 86 Finca Río Negro, 992, Castilla
2016 (14%)
O 86 Finca Río Negro, Tempranillo-
Syrah-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon,
Castilla 2014 (14%)
O 86 Galena, Priorat 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Globerati, Tempranillo, Castilla
2015 (13%)
O 86 Grandes Vinos, Anayón
Selección, Cariñena 2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Grandes Vinos, El Circo
Garnacha, Cariñena 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Guerra, Roble Mencía, Bierzo
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Hacienda Villarta, Besanas
Reserva, Méntrida 2013 (14%)
O 86 J García Carrión, Pata Negra,
Ribera del Duero Crianza 2014 (14%)
O 86 Juan Ramón Lozano, Marqués
de Toledo Reserva, La Mancha 2014
(13%)
O 86 La Luz, Valpincia Roble, Ribera
del Duero 2016 (14%)
O 86 La Pepica, Monastrell, Valencia
2017 (13.5%)
O 86 La Poda, Tinta de Toro, Toro
2015 (15.4%)
O 86 La Purísima, Monastrell, Yecla
2017 (14%)
O 86 Lacort, Rioja Reserva 2011 (13.5%)
O 86 Legaris, Páramos de Legaris,
Ribera del Duero 2014 (14.8%)
O 86 Luzón, Colección Monastrell,
Jumilla 2017 (14.5%)
O 86 Manzanos, Rioja Crianza 2014
(13.5%)
O 86 Manzanos, Voché, Rioja
Reserva 2013 (14%)
O 86 Marco Real, Reserva de
Familia, Navarra 2011 (14.5%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Frares,
Priorat 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Marqués de Cáceres, Rioja
Crianza 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Martinez Alesanco, Nada que
Ver, Rioja Crianza 2013 (13.5%)
O 86 Martinez Alesanco, Rioja
Crianza 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Matsu, El Recio, Toro 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Mayoral, Reservado, Jumilla
NV (14.5%)
O 86 Medrano Irazu, Amador
Medrano Terra Finca El Encinal,
Rioja 2015 (14%)
O 86 Montecillo, Tempranillo, Rioja
Reserva 2012 (13.5%)
O 86 Morrisons, The Best Marqués
de Los Rios, Rioja Gran Reserva 2011
(14%)
O 86 Muruve, Tinta de Toro, Toro
Crianza 2014 (14.5%)
O 86 New Vinergia, La Sorda, Rioja
2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Nubori, Rioja Crianza 2014
(13.7%)
O 86 Pagos del Camino, Loriñón,
Rioja Reserva 2009 (13%)
O 86 Pagos del Rey, Castillo de Albai
Tempranillo, Rioja 2017 (13%)
O 86 Pagos del Rey, Sentero Tinta
de Toro, Toro 2017 (14%)
O 86 Paloma de Plata, Selección
Barrica, Alicante 2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Perez Burton, Marks & Spencer
Tempranillo, Rioja 2015 (14%)
O 86 Perseverance, Rioja 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Pinord, Chateldon Reserva,
Penedès 2012 (13.5%)
O 86 Pirineos, Montesierra Selección
Cabernet-Merlot-Tempranillo,
Somontano 2017 (13%)
O 86 Pradorey, Adaro, Ribera del
Duero Crianza 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Príncipe de Viana, Crianza,
Navarra 2014 (14%)
O 86 Pujanza, Finca Valdepoleo,
Rioja 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Pulpito, Tempranillo, Toro 2017
(13.5%)
O 86 Purisima Concepcion, Teatinos
Claros de Cuba Reserva, Ribera del
Júcar 2014 (14%)
O 86 Quinta de Aves, Campo de
Calatrava Tempranillo, Castilla 2017
(14.5%)
O 86 Quinta del Obispo, Mencía,
Castilla y Léon 2016 (13%)
O 86 Ramón Bilbao, Mirto, Rioja
2014 (14%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES SPAIN
O 86 Ramon Roqueta, Garnacha,
Catalunya 2016 (14%)
O 86 Ronadelles, Flor del Montsant,
Montsant 2016 (14%)
O 86 Sainsburys, Taste The
Difference Sierra de Andia, Navarra
2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Salceda, Rioja Crianza 2015
(14.5%)
O 86 Solà Classic, Solà 2 Classic,
Priorat 2015 (15%)
O 86 Teatinos, Syrah, Ribera del
Júcar 2017 (14%)
O 86 Terán, Versum, Rioja 2015 (14%)
O 86 Terra Remota, Camino,
Empordà 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Terramagna, Hacienda de Liétor
Tempranillo, Castilla 2017 (14%)
O 86 Terramagna, Isabel Peralta
Garnacha, Castilla 2015 (13.8%)
O 86 Tinedo, Cala No1, Castilla 2016
(14.5%)
O 86 Torre de Barreda, Pañofino,
Castilla 2015 (15%)
O 86 Torre de Barreda, Tempranillo,
Castilla 2015 (14%)
O 86 Tres Reyes, Organic, Castilla
2015 (14%)
O 86 Trus, Ribera del Duero Reserva
2014 (14.6%)
O 86 Tudanca, Ribera del Duero
Crianza 2012 (14%)
O 86 Valbusenda, Klein, Toro 2015
(15%)
O 86 Valdemar, Inspiración
Selección, Rioja 2015 (13.9%)
O 86 Valdemonte, Castilla NV (13%)
O 86 Valduero, Tempranillo, Ribera
del Duero 2015 (14%)
O 86 Valparaíso, Ribera del Duero
Crianza 2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Valtier, Reserva, Utiel Requena
2013 (13%)
O 86 Vega del Castillo, Cepas Viejas
Garnacha, Navarra 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Vega Moragona, 60s Bobal,
Ribera del Júcar 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Verum, Reserva Familiar V
Tempranillo, Castilla 2010 (14.5%)
O 86 Verum, Roble Cabernet
Sauvignon-Tempranillo-Merlot,
Castilla 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Viña Herminia, Rioja Crianza
2014 (14%)
O 86 Viña Mayor, Tempranillo, Ribera
del Duero Reserva 2013 (13.9%)
O 86 Viña Olabarri, Rioja Crianza
2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Viña Rufina, Crianza, Cigales
2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Viña Vilano, Ribera del Duero
Crianza 2015 (14%)
O 86 Viñas del Vero, La Miranda
Secastilla Garnacha, Somontano
2015 (14%)
O 86 Viñedos Balmoral, Maravides
Syrah, Castilla 2016 (14%)
O 86 Vinos de Arganza, Lagar de
Robla Colección Cuatro Hermanos
Mencía, Castilla y Léon 2015 (14%)
O 86 Vintae, La Garnacha Olvidada,
Calatayud 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Vinyes d'Olivardots, Vd'O 2.11,
Empordà 2011 (15.5%)
O 86 Ysios, Rioja Reserva 2012 (14%)
O 86 Zinio, Tempranillo, Rioja
Reserva 2012 (14%)
O 86 Zuazo Gaston, ZG Edición
Limitada Tempranillo, Rioja Crianza
2015 (13.5%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 89 Pasiego, Julieta Edición
Especial, Utiel Requena 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Príncipe de Viana, Vendimia
Tardía Chardonnay, Navarra 2014
(13.5%)
O 87 Rubicón, Moscatel, Lanzarote
2017 (14%)
O 86 Anecoop S Coop, Calafia
Moscatel, Valencia 2016 (12%)
O 86 Bodegas Vegamar, Vegamar
Dulce, Valencia 2017 (9%)
O 86 Sainsburys, Vina Araya
Moscatel, Valencia NV (15%)
Bronze
sweet fortified
O 89 Cuatro Rayas, 61 Dorado,
Rueda NV (14.6%)
O 87 Empordàlia, Sinols Garnatxa,
Empordà NV (15%) ➢
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O 90 Provins, Maître de Chais Centenario, Mendrisio, Ticino 2016
Heida, Valais 2016 (13.1%) (12.7%)
O 90 St Jodern Kellerei, Barrique O 90 Clos du Châtelard, Apicius
Heida, Wallis, Valais 2016 (14%) Merlot, Villeneuve Chablais Grand
O 90 St Jodern Kellerei, Heida Cru, Vaud 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Cave la Colombe Conthey, Barrique, Wallis, Valais 2015 (14.1%) O 90 Diederik, DW Küsnacht
Silver Les Ecrins Païen, Valais 2016 O 90 St Jodern Kellerei, Veritas Barrique Pinot Noir, Zürichsee,
white (13.8%) Heida, Wallis, Valais 2015 (14.5%) Eastern Cantons 2015 (13.2%)
O 90 Clos de la George, Yvorne O 90 Domaine de Crochet, Cuvée
O 91 Castello di Morcote, Bianco di
Merlot, Ticino 2016 (13%) Grand Cru Chardonnay, Chablais, Silver Charles Auguste, Mont-sur-Rolle
Vaud 2015 (13.5%) red La Côte Grand Cru, Vaud 2013 (13%)
O 91 Charles Rolaz, La Torrentière
O 90 Clos du Châtelard, Grand Cru O 90 Domaine de Crochet, Cuvée
Ermitage, Valais 2015 (13.5%)
Chardonnay, Chablais, Vaud 2015 O 94 Charles Bonvin, 1858, Valais Charles Auguste, Mont-sur-Rolle
O 91 Domiane de Ravoire, Blanc,
(13.3%) 2015 (13.5%) La Côte Grand Cru, Vaud 2015 (13%)
Valais 2016 (14%)
O 90 Domaine du Mont d’Or, O 93 Georg Schlegel, Saliser O 90 Georg Schlegel, Pradafant
O 91 Georg Schlegel, Barrique
Johannisberg Mont d’Or, Valais Grande Selection Pinot Noir, Barrique Pinot Noir, Graubünden,
Chardonnay, Graubünden, Eastern
2016 (13%) Graubünden, Eastern Cantons Eastern Cantons 2015 (14%)
Cantons 2016 (14%)
O 90 Domaine du Petit Château, 2015 (14%) O 90 Gregor Kuonen, Grandmaître
O 91 Jean-René Germanier,
Les Cutres Chardonnay, Vully, O 93 Mendrisio, Tenuta Carminoir, Salquenen, Valais 2015
Clos de la Couta Heida, Valais
Neuchâtel & Three Lakes 2016 Montalbano Riserva Merlot, Ticino (14%)
2015 (14.9%)
2015 (13%) O 90 Gregor Kuonen, Grandmaître
O 91 Les Fils de Charles Favre, (13.5%)
O 92 Adrian & Diego Mathier, Syrah, Salquenen, Valais 2015
Collection F Chardonnay, Valais O 90 Gregor Kuonen, Grandmaître
Cornalin, Valais 2015 (13.5%) (14.1%)
2015 (12.9%) Heida, Salquenen, Valais 2016
O 92 Castello di Morcote, Riserva, O 90 Gregor Kuonen, Humagne
O 91 Provins, Maître de Chais (13.5%)
Ticino 2013 (13.5%) Rouge, Salquenen, Valais 2016
Petite Arvine, Valais 2016 (13.4%) O 90 Jean-René Germanier, Petite
O 92 Castello di Morcote, Ticino (13.8%)
O 90 Adrian & Diego Mathier, Les Arvine, Wallis, Valais 2016 (12.8%)
2015 (13.5%) O 90 Les Fils de Charles Favre-
Pyramides Petite Arvine, Valais O 90 Provins, Défi Blanc Les
O 92 Gialdi, Trentasei, Ticino 2013 Sion, Cuvée Prestige Hurlevent,
2017 (13.5%) Titans, Valais 2016 (13%)
(14.7%) Valais 2014 (13.8%)
O 90 Cave du Rhodan, Petite O 90 Provins, Les Titans Petite
O 92 Tamborini Carlo, O 90 Mendrisio, Tenuta
Arvine, Valais 2016 (13.5%) Arvine, Valais 2014 (13.9%)
Vignavecchia Merlot Riserva, Montalbano Merlot, Mendrisio,
Ticino 2015 (14%) Ticino 2016 (12.5%)
O 92 Valsangiacomo, Rubro O 90 Rötiberg Kellerei, Diolly
Riserva Merlot, Mendrisio, Ticino Noir, Schaffhausen, Eastern
2015 (13%) Cantons 2014 (13.5%)
Paolo Basso O 91 Brivio, Riflessi d’Epoca O 90 Schwarzenbach, Passionata
Merlot, Ticino 2015 (13.5%) Barriqueausbau, Zürichsee,
Switzerland Regional Chair O 91 Cantina Sociale Mendrisio, La Eastern Cantons 2015 (14%)
What should we buy from here? To taste Trosa, Mendrisio, Ticino 2016 (12.5%) O 90 Tenuta San Giorgio,
O 91 Cantina Sociale Mendrisio, Crescendo, Ticino 2016 (12.5%)
Switzerland is to taste Chasselas – the
country’s most beloved wine that is the Punto 902 Merlot, Mendrisio,
perfect accompaniment to any kind of cheese or cheese dish, as
Ticino 2016 (12.7%) Silver
well as freshwater fish or sushi. The Païen white grape, known as
O 91 Cave La Colombe Conthey, Les sweet white
Écrins Syrah, Valais 2015 (13.8%)
Heida in Germany, is slowly but surely becoming more popular O 91 Domaines Chevaliers, Lux O 92 Domaine du Mont d’Or,
and has real potential as a great wine of the future thanks to its Vina Clos de Pachje Pinot Noir, St-Martin Johannisberg, Valais
textured, dense and persistent palate (though winemakers need Valais 2015 (13.5%) 2014 (12.9%)
to ensure it has enough balancing acidity). Ticino’s structured O 91 Gregor Kuonen, Cuvée Rouge O 90 Domaine du Mont D’Or,
reds have shown they are ideal matches to game and red meat, No1, Valais 2015 (13.9%) Merle des Roches Ermitage, Valais
while the white varieties of Petite Arvine and the rare Amigne are O 91 Gregor Kuonen, Grandmaître 2012 (12.7%)
Humagne Rouge, Salquenen, O 90 Gregor Kuonen, Grandmaître
versatile options in both dry and sweet styles. Away from
Valais 2015 (13.6%) Petite Arvine, Salquenen, Valais
indigenous grapes, Pinot Noir from the eastern canton of Grison,
O 91 Provins, Les Titans Défi Noir, 2016 (13%)
and superb Syrah from the Valais are wines that, in a blind tasting,
Valais 2014 (13%)
would rank well against their French counterparts.
O 91 Tamborini Carlo, SanZeno Bronze
What should we keep an eye on? There is a promising
Costamagna Merlot Riserva, white
generational change under way in Switzerland: those producers Ticino 2015 (14.8%)
who revolutionised the quality of Swiss wine in the 1990s are O 89 Cave St-Pierre, Réserve des
O 91 Tamborini Carlo,
about to hand over to their children, who have benefited from Administrateurs Petite Arvine,
Vignavecchia Merlot, Ticino 2013
Valais 2016 (13.5%)
education, experience and travel throughout the wine world. Stay (13.5%) O 89 Domaine de Crochet,
tuned for a new boom in quality! In terms of grapes, the red grape O 90 Blaise Duboux, Le Treillant, Chardonnay, Mont-sur-Rolle La Côte
of Altesse has great potential, already yielding excellent results as Dézaley Grand Cru, Vaud 2016 Grand Cru, Vaud 2015 (13.5%)
Roussette de Savoie when not overoaked. Finally, in reds, after (13.8%) O 89 Erich Meier, Viognier, Zurich,
years of focussing on single-varietal wines, many producers have O 90 Cantina Sociale Mendrisio, Eastern Cantons 2017 (13%)
understood there is a greater potential for quality with blends. Sole Merlot, Ticino 2016 (12.7%) O 89 Liesch, Malanser Chardonnay,
O 90 Cantina Sociale Mendrisio, Graubünden, Eastern Cantons 2016
Tenuta Montalbano Cuvée del (13.5%)

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O 89 St Jodern Kellerei, Veritas
Heida, Wallis, Valais 2014 (14.3%)
O 88 Blaise Duboux, Haut de Pierre,
Dézaley Grand Cru, Vaud 2016 (12.6%)
O 88 Clos du Châtelard, Extasis,
Villeneuve Chablais Grand Cru, Vaud
2016 (12.5%)
O 88 La Colombe, Hors-Série
Amédée, Vaud 2015 (15%)
O 88 Siebe Dupf Kellerei,
Maispracher Riesling-Sylvaner,
Basel-Landschaft, Eastern Cantons
2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Blaise Duboux, Chardonnay
d’Epesses, Lavaux, Vaud 2016 (13.6%)
O 87 Erich Meier, Sauvignon Blanc,
Zürich, Eastern Cantons 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Gregor Kuonen, Gros Rhin
Grandmaître, Salquenen, Valais
2016 (13.2%)
O 87 Hammel, L’Ovaille 1584,
Yvorne Chablais Premier Grand Cru,
Vaud 2015 (12.5%)
O 87 Siebe Dupf Kellerei, Pi Not
Noir, Nordwestschweiz 2016 (13%)
O 87 St Jodern Kellerei, Vitis, Wallis,
Valais 2016 (13.6%)
O 87 Yves de Mestral, Clos de
Germagny, Mont-sur-Rolle La Côte
Grand Cru, Vaud 2017 (11.7%)
O 87 Yves de Mestral, Maison
Blanche, Mont-sur-Rolle La Côte
Grand Cru, Vaud 2016 (12%)
O 86 Bündner Herrschaft, Riesling-
Silvaner, Graubünden, Eastern
Cantons 2016 (13%)
O 86 Cantina Sociale Mendrisio,
Punto 902, Ticino 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Cantina Sociale Mendrisio,
Tenuta Montalbano Bianco di
Merlot, Ticino 2016 (12%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES SWITZERLAND
O 86 Charles Rolaz, La Jouvence
Blanc de Noir Merlot, Vaud 2016 (13%)
O 86 Domaine du Mont D’Or,
Amphitryon Riesling, Valais 2016
(12.8%)
O 86 Domaine du Mont D’Or,
Aphrodite Petite Arvine, Valais 2016
(13.8%)
O 86 Domaines Chevaliers, Sherpa
Blanc de Pinot Noir, Valais 2016 (13%)
O 86 Les Fils de Charles Favre,
Ermitage, Ville de Sion Grand Cru,
Valais 2015 (14.4%)
O 86 Schwarzenbach, Meilener Gold
Riesling-Sylvaner, Zürichsee,
Eastern Cantons 2016 (12.3%)
O 86 Siebe Dupf Kellerei, Cuvée d’Or
Riesling-Sylvaner-Kerner-Gutedel,
Nordwestschweiz 2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Siebe Dupf Kellerei, Kerner,
Nordwestschweiz 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Volg Weinkellereien,
Goldbeere Riesling-Silvaner,
Eastern Cantons 2016 (11.5%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Cave la Colombe Conthey,
Séléné, Valais 2015 (13.5%)
O 89 Domaine du Montet, Côte
Rousse, Bex Chablais Grand Cru,
Vaud 2015 (13.5%)
O 89 Georg Schlegel, Saliser Grande
Selection Pinot Noir, Graubünden,
Eastern Cantons 2014 (13.7%)
O 89 Gregor Kuonen, Grandmaître
Merlot, Salquenen, Valais 2016 (13.9%)
O 89 Jean-René Germanier, Clos de la
Couta Pinot Noir, Valais 2015 (13.3%)
O 89 Les Titans, Merlot, Valais 2014
(13.4%)
Switzerland judge
Frédéric Marti
O 88 Cave du Rhodan, Fortissimo,
Valais 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Cave St-Pierre, Réserve des
Administrateurs Pinot Noir, Valais
2016 (13.4%)
O 88 Charles Rolaz, In Exelsis
Sélection, Vin de Table 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Clos du Châtelard, Extasis,
Villeneuve Chablais Grand Cru, Vaud
2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Diederik, DW Cuvée Rouge,
Zürich, Eastern Cantons 2015 (13%)
O 88 Domaine de Crochet, Merlot,
Mont-sur-Rolle La Côte Grand Cru,
Vaud 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Domaine du Montet-Bex, La
Lieue Vieilles Vignes Merlot, Bex
Chablais Grand Cru, Vaud 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Domaine du Petit Château, La
Suite d’Initial & Associé, Vully,
Neuchâtel & Three Lakes 2014 (14%)
O 88 Erich Meier, Barrique Pinot Noir,
Zürich, Eastern Cantons 2016 (13%)
O 88 Gregor Kuonen, Grandmaître
Cabernet Sauvignon, Salquenen,
Valais 2015 (14.8%)
O 88 Gregor Kuonen, Pinot Noir,
Salquenen, Valais 2016 (13.9%)
O 88 Hallau Chilcheweg, Primum
inter Paria Pinot Noir, Schaffhausen,
Eastern Cantons 2015 (13%)
O 88 Jean-René Germanier,
Balavaud Pinot Noir, Vétroz Grand
Cru, Valais 2016 (12.9%)
O 88 Liesch, Malanser Barrique Pinot
Noir, Graubünden, Eastern Cantons
2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Mendrisio, Scudo d’Oro Merlot,
Svizzera, Ticino 2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Provins, Domaine Evêché,
Valais 2014 (14.2%)
O 88 Rötiberg Kellerei, Merlot,
Schaffhausen, Eastern Cantons 2015
(16%)
O 88 Rutishauser Weinkellerei,
Sunnehalde Barrique Pinot Noir,
Thurgau, Eastern Cantons 2015 (13.1%)
O 88 Syydebändel, Barrique Pinot
Noir, Nordwestschweiz 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Weinkellereien, Winterthur
Rychenberg Barrique Pinot Noir,
Zurich, Eastern Cantons 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Domaine du Montet,
Quintessentia, Bex Chablais Grand
Cru, Vaud 2014 (15%)
O 87 Gregor Kuonen, Grande
Réserve Pinot Noir, Salquenen,
Valais 2015 (13.8%)
O 87 Gregor Kuonen, Le Préféré
Pinot Noir, Salquenen, Valais 2017
(13.8%)
O 87 Jean-René Germanier, Cayas
Réserve Syrah, Wallis, Valais 2015
(13.8%)
O 87 Rolaz Thorens, Clos de la
George Merlot, Yvorne Chablais
Premier Grand Cru, Vaud 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Rötiberg Kellerei, Réserve
Noir, Schaffhausen, Eastern Cantons
2013 (13.5%)
O 87 Rutishauser Weinkellerei,
Trottenhalde Merlot, Thurgau,
Eastern Cantons 2015 (13.4%)
O 86 Cave de Jolimont, Ancora,
Vaud 2016 (12.6%)
O 86 Cave St-Pierre, Réserve des
Administrateurs Syrah, Valais 2016
(13.1%)
O 86 Domaines Chevaliers, Gamay
Vieilles Vignes, Haut-Valais, Valais
2016 (13.2%)
O 86 Jean-René Germanier,
Champmarais Cornalin, Valais 2012
(14%)
O 86 Provins, Clos Corbassières,
Valais 2013 (14.3%)
O 86 Siebe Dupf Kellerei,
Syydebändel Sélection Pinot Noir,
Nordwestschweiz 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 St Jodern Kellerei, Assemblage
Visperterminen, Wallis, Valais 2015
(13.6%)
O 86 Weinkellereien, Malans
Bothmargut Pinot Noir, Graubünden,
Eastern Cantons 2016 (13.5%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 89 Domaine du Mont D’Or, Sous
l’Escalier Petite Arvine, Valais 2013
(12.3%)
O 89 Domaine Tourbillon, Grains
Nobles Ermitage, Valais 2013 (12.8%)
O 89 Domaines Chevaliers, Lux Vina
Assemblage Grains Nobles
Surmaturés, Valais 2015 (13%)
O 89 Gregor Kuonen, Petite Fugue
Assemblage Blanc Doux, Salquenen,
Valais 2016 (13%) ➢
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Silver
sparkling rosé
O 90 Il Ponte, Rosé Dry NV (12%)
Silver
white
O 93 Ambrogio e Giovanni
Folonari, Cabreo La Pietra
Chardonnay, Toscana 2016 (14%)
O 92 Pakravan-Papi, Ribellante,
Toscana 2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Bruni, Perlaia Vermentino,
Toscana 2016 (13%)
O 91 Il Colombaio di Santachiara,
L’Albereta Riserva, Vernaccia di
San Gimignano 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Asda, Extra Special, Vernaccia
di San Gimignano 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Casa Lucii, Vigna Cellori,
Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2016
(13%)
O 90 Fattoria di Magliano,
Pagliatura Vermentino, Maremma
Toscana 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Fattoria La Vialla, Barriccato
Bianco, Toscana 2016 (14%)
O 90 Fattoria La Vialla, Torbolino,
Toscana 2017 (13.5%)
O 90 Mantellassi, Lucumone
Vermentino, Maremma Toscana
2017 (13%)
O 90 Palagetto, Santa Chiara,
Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2017
(13.5%)
O 90 Poderi Arcangelo, Terra del
Lago, Vernaccia di San Gimignano
2017 (13%)
O 90 Poggio al Tesoro, Solosole
Vermentino, Bolgheri 2017 (14%)
O 90 Poggio Nicchiaia, Fiore del
Borgo Vermentino, Costa Toscana
2017 (13%)
O 90 Rocca di Montemassi,
Calasole Vermentino, Maremma
Toscana 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Tenuta di Frassineto, Rancoli
Vermentino, Toscana 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Villa Pinciana, Viognier,
Maremma Toscana 2016 (12%)
Silver
rosé
O 91 Fattoria La Vialla, RosaRosa,
Toscana 2017 (12.5%)
O 90 Rocca di Montemassi, Syrosa,
Maremma Toscana 2017 (13%)
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red
O 94 Castello di Albola, Chianti
Classico Riserva 2015 (13%)
O 94 Fattoria Le Pupille, Poggio
Valente, Rosso Toscana 2015 (14.5%)
O 94 Poggio Nicchiaia, Mània
Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon-
Merlot, Rosso Toscana 2015 (14%)
O 94 Usiglian del Vescovo, Il
Barbiglione, Toscana 2013 (13.5%)
O 93 Bartoli Giusti, Brunello di
Montalcino 2013 (14%)
O 93 Bonacchi, Brunello di
Montalcino 2013 (13.5%)
O 93 Castello Tricerchi, Brunello
di Montalcino 2013 (14%)
O 93 Celestino Pecci, Brunello di
Montalcino 2013 (14.5%)
O 93 Cinciano, Chianti Classico
Gran Selezione 2014 (14%)
O 93 Corte dei Venti, Brunello di
Montalcino 2013 (14.5%)
O 93 Falchini, Campora, Rosso
Toscana 2012 (13.5%)
O 93 Icario, Toscana 2014 (14%)
O 93 La Corsa, Aghiloro, Toscana
2015 (13.5%)
O 93 Poggio al Sole, Casasilia,
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
2014 (14.5%)
O 93 Tenuta San Vito, Colle dei
Mandorli Merlot, Toscana 2015
(14.5%)
O 92 Bellini, Alfio Moriconi
Selection, Chianti Classico Riserva
2015 (13%)
O 92 Buccia Nera, Tenuta di
Campriano, Chianti 2016 (13.5%)
O 92 Capezzana, Ghiaie della
Furba, Rosso Toscana 2013 (14%)
O 92 Castelli del Grevepesa,
Clemente VII, Chianti Classico
2015 (14%)
O 92 Castelli del Grevepesa,
Leone d’Oro, Chianti Classico
Riserva 2013 (13.5%)
O 92 Castelnuovo Tancredi,
L’Ambasciatore, Toscana 2015
(13.5%)
O 92 Celestino Pecci, Poggio al
Carro, Brunello di Montalcino 2013
(14.5%)
O 92 Cigliano, Chianti Classico
Riserva 2015 (13.5%)
O 92 Il Palazzo, Chianti 2016 (13.5%)
O 92 La Regola, Toscana 2014 (14%)
O 92 Podere L’Aja, Chielle, Chianti
Classico 2015 (13.5%)
O 92 Scopone, Brunello di
Montalcino 2013 (13.5%)
O 91 Canneta, Brunello di
Montalcino 2013 (13.5%)
O 91 Carobbio, Pietraforte
Cabernet Sauvignon, Toscana
2013 (14.5%)
O 91 Casadei, Filare 18 Cabernet
Franc, Toscana 2015 (14%)
O 91 Castello Il Palagio, Chianti
Classico Riserva 2011 (14%)
O 91 Frescobaldi, CastelGiocondo,
Brunello di Montalcino 2013 (14.5%)
O 91 Lazzeretti, Brunello di
Montalcino 2013 (14.5%)
O 91 Marchesi Gondi,
Mazzaferrata, Colli della Toscana
Centrale 2012 (13%)
O 91 Mazzei, Tenuta Belguardo,
Maremma Toscana 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Oliviero Toscani, OT, Toscana
2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Podere Sapaio, Volpolo,
Bolgheri 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Sensi, Forziere, Chianti
Classico Riserva 2013 (13.2%)
O 91 Tenuta Larnianone, Santa
Virginia, Chianti 2016 (13.5%)
O 91 Tenuta San Jacopo, Orma del
Diavolo, Toscana 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Antico Podere, Le Miccine,
Chianti Classico Riserva 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Bellini, Chianti Classico 2016
(13%)
O 90 Bindi Sergardi, La Ghirlanda,
Chianti Classico 2016 (14%)
O 90 Bonacchi, Chianti Riserva
2015 (13%)
O 90 Camperchi, Anno 0, Toscana
2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Camperchi, Sangiovese,
Toscana 2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Cantine Leonardo da Vinci,
Chianti Riserva 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Cantine Leonardo da Vinci,
Da Vinci, Chianti 2016 (13%)
O 90 Casale dello Sparviero,
Chianti Classico Riserva 2015 (14%)
O 90 Castagnoli, Chianti Classico
2016 (14%)
O 90 Castellani, Campomaggio,
Chianti Classico 2015 (13%)
O 90 Castelli del Grevepesa,
Castelgreve, Chianti Classico 2016
(13.5%)
O 90 Castelli del Grevepesa,
Panzano, Chianti Classico Gran
Selezione 2013 (14%)
O 90 Castello di Selvole, Chianti
Classico Riserva 2013 (14%)
O 90 Castello Tricerchi, Rosso di
Montalcino 2016 (14%)
O 90 Castello Vicchiomaggio,
Agostino Petri, Chianti Classico
Riserva 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Castelnuovo Tancredi,
L’Ammiraglio, Orcia 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Castelvecchi, Lodolaio,
Chianti Classico Riserva 2014 (14%)
O 90 Celestino Pecci, Brunello di
Montalcino Riserva 2012 (15%)
O 90 Coli, Chianti Classico 2016
(13%)
O 90 Fabian Schwarz, La Magia,
Brunello di Montalcino 2013 (14%)
O 90 Falchini, Paretaio, Rosso
Toscana 2014 (13.7%)
O 90 Fattoria dei Barbi, Brunello
di Montalcino Riserva 2012 (14.5%)
O 90 Fattoria di Montemaggio,
Chianti Classico Riserva 2012
(13.5%)
O 90 Fattoria di Montemaggio,
Quinta Essentia, Toscana 2013
(13.5%)
O 90 Fattoria di Petroio Lenzi,
Chianti Classico 2015 (13.7%)
O 90 I Sodi, Chianti Classico
Riserva 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Il Muro, Chianti Riserva 2015
(13.5%)
O 90 La Fralluca, Ciparisso
Sangiovese, Suvereto 2014 (13%)
O 90 La Togata, Brunello di
Montalcino Riserva 2012 (14%)
O 90 Le Sode di Sant’Angelo,
Dautore, Toscana 2015 (15%)
O 90 Lilliano, Chianti Classico
Riserva 2013 (14.5%)
O 90 Luminosità, Insieme,
Toscana 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Mazzei, Tirreno, Maremma
Toscana 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Molino Di Sant’Antimo, Asso,
Rosso Toscana 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Nuova Agricoltura, Mannucci
Droandi Ceppeto, Chianti Classico
2015 (14%)
O 90 Ornellaia, Le Volte, Toscana
2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Petrolo, Bòggina C, Val
d’Arno di Sopra 2015 (13%)
O 90 Piccini, Collezione Oro,
Chianti Riserva 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Pieve Santo Stefano, Lippo,
Toscana 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Podere Brizio, Brunello di
Montalcino 2013 (14%)
O 90 Poggio Argentiera, Syrah,
Toscana 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Poggio Argentiera, Ventoso,
Morellino di Scansano 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Poggio del Moro, Rosso
Toscana 2015 (14%)
O 90 Poggio Landi, Brunello di
Montalcino 2013 (14%)
O 90 Ravazzi, Vanitoso, Rosso
Toscana 2015 (13.5%)
O 90 Riecine, La Gioia, Toscana
2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Rocca delle Macìe, Riserva di
Fizzano, Chianti Classico Gran
Selezione 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Ruffino, Modus, Toscana
2015 (14%)
O 90 San Felo, Lampo, Morellino
di Scansano 2016 (14%)
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O 89 Castello di Querceto, Il Picchio,

Silver Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2015
sweet white (13.5%)
Monty Waldin O 92 Castello Il Palagio, Riserva,
O 89 Castello di Selvole, Merlot,
Toscana 2014 (14%)
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Tuscany Regional Chair 2003 (15%)
O 89 Castello Toscano, Chianti 2015
(13.5%)
What should we buy from here? Brunello di O 92 Fattoria La Vialla, Riserva, O 89 Cecchi, Primocolle Villa Cerna,
Montalcino’s 2013 vintage is getting rave Vin Santo del Chianti 2012 (15%) Chianti Classico 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Da Vinci, Marks & Spencer O 89 Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona,
reviews across the board; the best wines are
Vin Santo, Bianco dell’Empolese Rosso di Montalcino 2015 (14%)
very good – as our Platinum shows – but will need time to settle
2010 (16.5%) O 89 Degli Azzoni Avogadro,
down. Given it rained during the 2013 harvest and not every grape
Helianthus, Toscana 2013 (14%)
was perfect (despite what you may have read elsewhere) it is Silver O 89 Dianella, Chianti Riserva 2015
perhaps no surprise our DWWA panel results showed more than
60% of the 2013s scored at best a Bronze medal. Let’s wait for
sweet red (13%)
O 89 Fattoria dei Barbi, Brunello di
them mature a bit in bottle before rushing to judgment. Vernaccia O 94 Fattoria La Vialla, Occhio di Montalcino 2013 (14.5%)
di San Gimignano is often labelled as nothing more than a Pernice, Vin Santo del Chianti O 89 Fattoria di Magliano, Altizi,
2012 (15%) Maremma Toscana 2015 (13.5%)
refreshing dry white to be quaffed by tourists, but San Gimignano
O 92 Il Ponte, 469 Passito O 89 Fattoria di Petroio Lenzi,
was one of the few smaller regions to pick up medals in nearly all
Aleatico, Toscana 2017 (14%) Chianti Classico Riserva 2014 (14.5%)
price categories – from everyday wines to super-premium. And O 89 Fattoria La Vialla, Casa Conforto,
O 92 Tenuta di Artimino, Vin Santo
generally, prices remain keen. Tuscany’s most iconic wine – the Chianti Superiore 2016 (13.5%)
Occhio di Pernice 2010 (15.5%)
only one whose origins derive from the true Tuscan peasant O 89 La Togata, Brunello di
O 90 Menicucci, Vin Santo Occhio
farmer’s school of home-winemaking – is Vin Santo, an amber- Montalcino 2013 (14.5%)
di Pernice 2008 (17%)
coloured, densely savoury-sweet liquid with refreshing balancing O 89 La Togata, Jacopus, Brunello di
Montalcino 2013 (14.5%)
acidity. All 12 entries gained medals, including a Platinum. Bronze O 89 La Togata, La Togata dei
What should we keep an eye on? Less than 15% of the Tuscan white Togati, Brunello di Montalcino 2013
vineyard is certified organic or biodynamic yet 30% of the wines (14.5%)
O 89 Poderi Arcangelo, Vernaccia di O 89 Malenchini, Chianti Superiore
scoring Gold or above at the DWWA this year came from either San Gimignano 2017 (12.5%) 2016 (14%)
such vineyards. The switch to organics in Tuscany was often said O 88 Montauto, Enos I, Maremma O 89 Molino Di Sant’Antimo,
to have been led by lifestyle wine-growers. If so, then add quality Toscana 2016 (13.5%) Perpaolo Cabernet Sauvignon,
to the feel-good vibe. Hand in hand with this trend is the return to O 87 Casteani, Serìn Vermentino, Toscana 2015 (14.5%)
wines made using native grapes. But don’t write off the Maremma Toscana 2017 (13%) O 89 Monte Chiaro, Primum Vinum,
O 87 Fattoria La Vialla, Vernaccia di Rosso Toscana 2014 (13.5%)
SuperTuscan wines made from French varieties like Cabernets
San Gimignano Riserva 2015 (13.5%) O 89 San Felo, Balla la Vecchia,
Sauvignon and Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Syrah just yet – O 87 Podere Conca, Elleboro, Maremma Toscana 2016 (14%)
30% of the wines scoring Gold or better this year were made in Toscana 2017 (13%)
O 89 Tenuta di Canneto,
part or entirely from French grapes. O 86 Il Colombaio di Santachiara,
Santabarbara, Rosso Toscana 2016
Selvabianca, Vernaccia di San
(14.5%)
Gimignano 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Tenuta di Nozzole, Il Pareto,
O 86 Il Ponte, T-Lex, Ansonica Costa
Toscana 2015 (15%)
O 90 San Quintino, Chianti 2016 O 90 Tesco, Melini, Chianti dell’Argentario 2017 (13.5%)
O 89 Uggiano, Brunello di
(13.5%) Classico Riserva 2009 (13.5%) O 86 Tenuta Moraia, Calasera
Montalcino 2013 (14%)
O 90 San Quintino, Quinto, O 90 Triacca, Ontaneta Merlot, Vermentino, Toscana 2017 (12.5%)
O 89 Uggiano, Roccialta, Chianti
Toscana 2016 (14.5%) Toscana 2013 (14%) 2016 (13%)
O 90 Sensi, Edizione Anniversario, O 90 Uggiano, Roccialta, Chianti Bronze O 89 Vallepicciola, Quercegrosse
Sangiovese Toscano 2015 (13.1%) Riserva 2015 (13.5%) rosé Merlot, Toscana 2015 (15%)
O 90 Sensi, Sabbiato, Bolgheri O 90 Usiglian del Vescovo, Chianti O 89 Waitrose, Chianti 2016 (13%)
2015 (13.8%) Superiore 2015 (13.5%) O 86 Carobbio, Terra Rossa, O 88 Asda, Extra Special, Chianti
O 90 Spiaggiole, Morellino di O 90 Usiglian del Vescovo, Il Toscana 2016 (12.5%) Classico Riserva 2013 (13%)
Scansano 2017 (14%) Grullaio, Costa Toscana 2016 O 86 San Quintino, Toscana 2017 (13%) O 88 Asda, Orbitali, Brunello di
O 90 Talosa, Filai Lunghi, Vino (14%) Montalcino 2011 (14%)
Nobile di Montepulciano 2015 O 90 Valiano, 6.38, Chianti Bronze O 88 Bindi Sergardi, Calidonia,
(14.5%) Classico Gran Selezione 2013 red Chianti Classico Riserva 2015 (14%)
O 90 Talosa, Vino Nobile di (13.5%) O 88 Buccia Nera, Sassocupo,
O 89 Asda, Extra Special, Morellino Chianti Superiore 2016 (14%)
Montepulciano Riserva 2014 O 90 Vignamaggio, Di Santa Maria
di Scansano 2016 (13.5%) O 88 Cantina Vignaioli Scansano,
(14.5%) Merlot, Toscana 2014 (14%)
O 89 Bellini, Comedìa, Rosso Capoccia Ciliegiolo, Maremma
O 90 Tenuta di Canneto, Le O 90 Villa Cafaggio, Chianti
Toscana 2013 (13%) Toscana 2017 (13%)
Vizzate Syrah, Rosso Toscana Classico 2015 (13%) O 89 Cantine Leonardo da Vinci, O 88 Cantina Vignaioli Scansano,
2016 (14.5%) O 90 Villa Cafaggio, Chianti Leonardo, Brunello di Montalcino Sicomoro, Morellino di Scansano
O 90 Tenuta di Sesta, Rosso di Classico Riserva 2013 (13.5%) 2013 (13.5%) Riserva 2015 (14.5%)
Montalcino 2016 (14.5%) O 90 Villa di Geggiano, Chianti O 89 Casadei, Armonia, Toscana O 88 Cantine Leonardo da Vinci,
O 90 Tenuta Tondaia, Più Tanto Classico Riserva 2012 (14.5%) 2016 (14%) Leonardo, Chianti 2016 (13%)
Pugnitello, Toscana 2012 (13.5%) O 90 Villa Saletta, 980AD, O 89 Castellani, Sangiovese, O 88 Carus, Tespero, Toscana 2015
O 90 Terre di Perseto, Albóre, Toscana 2015 (14%) Toscana 2015 (14%) (15%)
Chianti Classico Riserva 2013 O 90 Villa Saletta, Chianti 2015 O 89 Castello del Trebbio, Chianti O 88 Castagnoli, Terrazze, Chianti
(14.5%) (14%) Superiore 2016 (13.5%) Classico Riserva 2014 (14%) ➢

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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2013
(14%)
O 88 Castello di Albola, Acciaiolo,
Toscana 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Castello di Querceto, I
Colombi, Chianti Classico 2016 (13%)
O 88 Castello di Volpaia, Chianti
Classico Riserva 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Castello Monterinaldi, Chianti
Classico Riserva 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Castello Sonnino, Cantinino
Sangiovese, Toscana 2014 (14%)
O 88 Castello Vicchiomaggio, La
Prima, Chianti Classico Gran
Selezione 2014 (14%)
O 88 Cecchi, Villa Cerna, Chianti
Classico Riserva 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Cinciano, Pietraforte, Toscana
2013 (14%)
O 88 Coli, Chianti 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Conti di San Bonifacio, Docet
Cabernet Franc-Cabernet
Sauvignon, Toscana 2013 (14.5%)
O 88 Conti di San Bonifacio,
Monteregio di Massa Marittima 2014
(13.5%)
O 88 Dei, Bossona, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano Riserva 2012 (15%)
O 88 Dianella, Il Matto Delle
Giuncaie, Toscana 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Fattoria della Aiola, Chianti
Classico Riserva 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Fattoria La Vialla, Barriccato
Non Filtrato, Rosso Toscana 2015
(14%)
O 88 Fattoria La Vialla, Casal Duro,
Rosso Toscana 2014 (14%)
O 88 Fèlsina, Fontalloro, Toscana
2015 (13.5%)
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O 88 Geografico, Bosco del Grillo
Governo all’uso Toscano, Toscana
2016 (13%)
O 88 Geografico, Montegiachi,
Chianti Classico Riserva 2013 (13.5%)
O 88 Icario, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano 2011 (14.5%)
O 88 Il Colombaio, Gaspero 1897,
Chianti Classico 2015 (14%)
O 88 Il Molinaccio di Montepulciano,
La Spinosa, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Lamole di Lamole, Chianti
Classico Riserva 2014 (13.5%)
O 88 LaSelva, Prima Causa, Rosso
Toscana 2013 (14.5%)
O 88 Lunadoro, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano 2015 (14%)
O 88 Mazzei, Fonterutoli, Chianti
Classico 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Montemercurio, Damo, Vino
Nobile di Montepulciano 2011 (14.5%)
O 88 Pinino, Brunello di Montalcino
2013 (13.5%)
O 88 Podere Ema, Nocchino, Rosso
Toscana 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Podere L’Aja, Chianti Classico
2015 (13%)
O 88 Poggio Nicchiaia, Gioya
Pugnitello-Syrah, Rosso Toscana
2015 (14%)
O 88 Pometti, Centosei, Orcia 2014
(13.5%)
O 88 Priorino, Viola, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Provveditore, Primo, Morellino
di Scansano Riserva 2015 (14%)
O 88 Querciabella, Chianti Classico
Riserva 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Renzo Marinai, Biologico,
Chianti Classico Riserva 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Ribusieri, Le Maciole,
Montecucco 2015 (13.4%)
O 88 Riecine, Chianti Classico
Riserva 2015 (14%)
O 88 Rocca delle Macìe, Chianti
Classico Riserva 2015 (14%)
O 88 Rocca di Castagnoli, Poggio
a’Frati, Chianti Classico Riserva 2014
(14%)
O 88 Ruffino, Greppone Mazzi,
Brunello di Montalcino 2013 (14.5%)
O 88 San Fabiano Calcinaia, Cellole,
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2015
(14.5%)
O 88 Selezione Fellini, Il Governo
Nobile, Toscana 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Sensi, Boscoselvo, Brunello di
Montalcino 2011 (13.8%)
O 88 Silvio Nardi, Poggio Doria,
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012
(15%)
O 88 Tenuta di Frassineto, Le Fattorie
Cabernet Franc, Toscana 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Tenuta Poggio Rosso,
Velthune, Toscana 2015 (14%)
O 88 Tenuta San Fabiano, Chianti
Riserva 2015 (13%)
O 88 Uggiano, Syrà, Toscana 2016
(13.5%)
O 88 Usiglian del Vescovo, Mora del
Roveto, Rosso Toscana 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Vignamaggio, Cabernet Franc,
Toscana 2014 (14%)
O 88 Vignamaggio, Terre di
Prenzano, Chianti Classico 2016 (14%)
O 88 Villa al Cortile, Brunello di
Montalcino 2013 (14%)
O 88 Villa al Cortile, Brunello di
Montalcino Riserva 2012 (14.5%)
O 88 Viticola Toscana, Pieve di
Spaltenna, Chianti Classico 2016 (13%)
O 87 Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari,
Cabreo Il Borgo, Toscana 2015 (14%)
O 87 Barone Pizzini, Estatatura
Sangiovese, Toscana 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Bellini, Dominante, Rosso
Toscana 2015 (12.5%)
O 87 Campo alla Sughera, Adèo,
Bolgheri 2015 (14%)
O 87 Casale dello Sparviero, Vigna
Paronza, Chianti Classico Gran
Selezione 2013 (14%)
O 87 Castellani, Campomaggio,
Chianti Classico Riserva 2013 (13%)
O 87 Castello Romitorio, Brunello di
Montalcino Riserva 2012 (14.5%)
O 87 Cecchi, Morellino di Scansano
Riserva 2013 (14%)
O 87 Celestino Pecci, Brunello di
Montalcino 2012 (15%)
O 87 Dal Cero, Tenuta Montecchiesi
Klanis, Cortona 2012 (14%)
O 87 Fassati, Gersemi, Vino Nobile
di Montepulciano 2015 (14%)
O 87 Fattoria della Aiola, Chianti
Classico 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Fattoria La Vialla, Torbolone,
Rosso Toscana 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Fattoria Le Pupille, Saffredi,
Toscana 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Fattoria Le Sorgenti, Respiro,
Chianti Colli Fiorentini 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Fattoria Montecchio, Chianti
Classico 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Gentili, Le Favorite, Toscana
2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Il Cellese, Chianti Classico
Riserva 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 La Corsa, Barbadonna, Toscana
2013 (14%)
O 87 Lilliano, Anagallis, Colli della
Toscana Centrale 2014 (14.5%)
Monty Waldin, the
DWWA Regional
Chair for Tuscany

O 87 Lornano, Chianti Classico 2015
(14.5%)
O 87 Lunadoro, Prugnanello, Rosso
di Montepulciano 2016 (14%)
O 87 Lunadoro, Quercione, Vino
Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva
2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Mangiacane, Chianti Classico
2015 (14%)
O 87 Mangiacane, Z District, Chianti
Classico Gran Selezione 2013 (15%)
O 87 Mascelloni, Arcere Biologico,
Orcia 2015 (15%)
O 87 Menicucci, Chianti Classico
2015 (13%)
O 87 Orsumella, Rubereto, Toscana
2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Palma, Chianti Superiore 2016
(13.6%)
O 87 Piccini, Brunello di Montalcino
2013 (14%)
O 87 Podere Ema, Fogliatonda,
Rosso Toscana 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Podere Ristella, Armigero,
Toscana 2013 (13.5%)
O 87 Podernuovo, Argirio, Toscana
2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Querciabella, Mongrana,
Toscana 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Rocca delle Macìe, Chianti
Classico 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Rocca di Montemassi,
Maremma Toscana 2015 (14%)
O 87 San Michele a Torri, Tenuta la
Gabbiola, Chianti Classico 2016 (14%)
O 87 San Michele a Torri, Tenuta la
Gabbiola, Chianti Classico Riserva
2014 (14%)
O 87 Sangervasio, I Renai, Toscana
2015 (14%)
O 87 Santavinea, Brunello di
Montalcino 2012 (14%)
O 87 Silvio Nardi, Brunello di
Montalcino 2013 (13.5%)
O 87 Tamburini, Il Massiccio
Sangiovese, Toscana 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Tenuta di Montecucco,
Passonaia, Montecucco 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Tenute Piccini, Antica Cinta,
Chianti 2016 (12.5%)
O 87 Terre del Bruno, Le More Nere,
Toscana 2013 (13.5%)
O 87 Torre a Cona, Badia a Corte
Riserva, Chianti Colli Fiorentini 2015
(14%)
O 87 Torre a Cona, Il Merlot, Toscana
2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Usiglian del Vescovo, Mille e
Ottantatre, Toscana 2013 (13.5%)
O 87 Valiano, Chianti Classico 2015
(13.5%)
O 87 Vallepicciola, Chianti Classico
2015 (14.5%)
O 87 Vignano, Matrio, Toscana 2015
(14%)
O 87 Villa di Geggiano, Bandinello,
Toscana 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Villa di Geggiano, Chianti
Classico 2015 (15%)
O 87 Villa Saletta, Saletta Giulia,
Toscana 2015 (14.5%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES TUSCANY – UNITED KINGDOM
O 87 Vini Apuani, Roberto
Castagnini Cybo Massaretta, Candia
dei Colli Apuani 2016 (15%)
O 87 Viticcio, Chianti Classico 2015
(13.5%)
O 87 Volpaia, Balifico, Toscana 2015
(14%)
O 86 Asda, Orbitali, Bolgheri 2015
(14%)
O 86 Bellini, Alfio Moriconi Selection,
Chianti Riserva 2013 (12.8%)
O 86 Buonamico, Cercatoja,
Toscana 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Camperchi, Merlot, Toscana
2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Cantina Vignaioli Scansano,
Roggiano, Morellino di Scansano
Riserva 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Carlo Baccheschi Berti, Merah,
Toscana 2016 (15%)
O 86 Carlo Baccheschi Berti, Terre di
Vico, Toscana 2013 (14%)
O 86 Castello di Oliveto, Leone X
Medici, Toscana 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Castello Vicchiomaggio, San
Jacopo, Chianti Classico 2016 (13%)
O 86 Cigliano, Chianti Classico 2015
(13%)
O 86 Cinciano, Chianti Classico
Riserva 2015 (14%)
O 86 Conti Borghini Baldovinetti,
Piocaia, Colli della Toscana Centrale
2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Corte dei Venti, Rosso di
Montalcino 2016 (14%)
O 86 Dei, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano 2015 (14%)
O 86 Falchini, Titolato Colombaia,
Chianti Colli Senesi 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Fattoria dei Barbi, Vigna del
Fiore, Brunello di Montalcino 2013
(14.5%)
O 86 Fattoria La Vialla, LeccioMoro,
Montecucco 2016 (15%)
O 86 Geografico, Ferraiolo, Toscana
2013 (13.5%)
O 86 Gualdo del Re, Suvereto 2015
(14%)
O 86 Gussalli Beretta, Castello di
Radda, Chianti Classico 2015 (14%)
O 86 Il Corno, Colorino del Corno,
Colli della Toscana Centrale 2010
(13.5%)
O 86 La Colombaia Ville di Bagnolo,
Terre del Coto Beltrami, Sangiovese
Toscano 2011 (13.5%)
O 86 La Corsa, Petit Verdot, Toscana
2014 (14%)
O 86 LaSelva, Colli dell’ Uccellina,
Morellino di Scansano Riserva 2014
(14%)
O 86 Lavacchio, Puro Riserva,
Chianti Riserva 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Lilliano, Chianti Classico Gran
Selezione 2013 (14.5%)
O 86 Lornano, Commendator
Enrico, Toscana 2013 (14%)
O 86 Malenchini, Riserva, Chianti
Colli Fiorentini 2015 (14%)
O 86 Metinella, Burberosso, Vino
Nobile di Montepulciano 2015
(13.5%)
O 86 Oliviero Toscani, Lumeo, Rosso
Toscana 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Petrolo, Bòggina A, Val d’Arno
di Sopra 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Piemaggio, Le Fioraie, Chianti
Classico Riserva 2012 (14%)
O 86 Poliziano, Rosso di
Montepulciano 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Riccardi Toscanelli, Cuore
Perduto, Toscana 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Ruffino, Santedame, Chianti
Classico 2015 (14%)
O 86 San Michele a Torri, Murtas, Colli
della Toscana Centrale 2015 (14%)
O 86 Tenuta La Novella, Casa di
Colombo, Chianti Classico 2015 (13%)
United Kingdom
England
Silver
sparkling white
O 93 Gusbourne, Reserve Brut,
Kent 2013 (12%)
O 93 Raimes, Classic Brut,
Hampshire 2014 (12.5%)
O 92 Court Garden, Blanc de
Blancs Brut, East Sussex 2014 (12%)
O 92 Court Garden, Ditchling
Reserve Brut, East Sussex 2014
(12%)
O 92 Fox & Fox, Tradition Blanc de
Noirs Brut, East Sussex 2014 (12%)
O 92 Redfold Vineyards, Ambriel
Classic Brut, West Sussex NV (12%)
O 91 Albourne Estate, Blanc de
Noirs Brut, West Sussex 2013
(11.5%)
O 91 Bluebell Vineyard, Hindleap
Barrel Aged Blanc de Blancs Brut,
East Sussex 2013 (11.5%)
O 91 Booths, English Sparkling
Brut, East Sussex NV (12%)
O 91 Chapel Down, Kit’s Coty
Blanc de Blancs Brut, Kent 2013
(12%)
O 91 Harrow & Hope, Blanc de
Noirs Brut, Buckinghamshire 2013
(12%)
O 91 Hattingley Valley, Classic
Reserve Brut, Hampshire NV (12%)
O 90 Albourne Estate, Blanc de
Blancs Brut, West Sussex 2013
(11.5%)
O 90 Bluebell Vineyard, Hindleap,
O 86 Tenuta San Jacopo, Caprilius,
Toscana 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Tenuta San Vito, Madiere,
Toscana 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Uggiano, Il Sanzio Sangiovese-
Syrah, Toscana 2016 (13%)
O 86 Villa Pinciana, Tilaria, Toscana
2014 (13%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 89 Castello Sonnino, Red Label,
Vin Santo del Chianti 2011 (13.5%)
O 88 Castello di Oliveto, Riserva, Vin
Santo del Chianti 2005 (15%)
O 87 Falchini, Podere Casale 1°
Riserva, Vin Santo del Chianti 2011
(16.6%)
Blanc de Blancs Brut, East Sussex
2014 (11.5%)
O 90 Camel Valley, Cornwall Brut,
Cornwall 2014 (12.5%)
O 90 Chapel Down, Three Graces
Brut, Kent 2013 (12%)
O 90 Cottonworth, Classic Cuvée
Brut, Hampshire NV (12.5%)
O 90 Exton Park, Brut, Hampshire
NV (11.5%)
O 90 Fox & Fox, Essence Pure
Chardonnay Brut, East Sussex
2014 (12%)
O 90 Gusbourne, Blanc de Blancs
Brut, Kent 2013 (12%)
O 90 Hambledon, Classic Cuvée
Brut, Hampshire NV (12%)
O 90 Hambledon, Première Cuvée
Brut, Hampshire NV (12%)
O 90 Henners, Brut, East Sussex
NV (12%)
O 90 Hoffmann & Rathbone, Blanc
de Blancs Brut, East Sussex 2011
(12%)
O 90 Hoffmann & Rathbone,
Classic Cuvée Brut, East Sussex
2013 (12%)
O 90 Hush Heath Estate, Balfour
Skye Blanc de Blancs Brut, Kent
2014 (12%)
O 90 Hush Heath Estate, Tesco
finest* English Sparkling Brut,
Kent NV (11.5%)
O 90 Jenkyn Place, Classic Cuvée
Brut, Hampshire 2013 (12%)
O 90 Kingscote, Blanc de Noirs
Brut NV (12%)
O 90 Marks & Spencer, Ridgeview ➢
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East Sussex 2014 (12%) Sussex NV (12%) Brut, Norfolk 2015 (12.5%)
O 90 Ridgeview, Bloomsbury
sweet white O 86 Greyfriars, Blanc de Blancs
O 90 Hush Heath Estate, Balfour
Brut, East Sussex NV (12%) Rosé Brut, Kent 2013 (12%) O 93 Denbies, Noble Harvest, Brut, Surrey 2014 (11.5%)
Surrey 2016 (12%) O 86 Harrow & Hope, Reserve Brut,
O 90 Sharpham, Sparkling
Buckinghamshire NV (12%)
Reserve Brut, Devon NV (12%) Silver Bronze
O 90 Wiston Estate, Blanc de
Noirs Brut, West Sussex 2010 (12%)
white sparkling white Bronze
O 90 Woodchurch, Classic Cuvée O 90 Denbies, Pinot Gris, Surrey sparkling rosé
O 89 Black Chalk, Classic Brut,
Brut, Kent 2014 (12%) 2015 (12%) O 89 Wyfold Vineyard, Rosé Brut,
Hampshire 2015 (12%)
O 90 Gusbourne, Guinevere Boot O 89 Coates & Seely, Reserve Brut, Oxfordshire 2014 (12%)
Silver Hill Vineyard, Kent 2014 (12%) Hampshire NV (11.5%) O 88 Albourne Estate, Rosé de
sparkling rosé O 90 Toppesfield Vineyard, Bacchus O 89 Denbies, Cubitt Blanc de Noirs Noirs, West Sussex 2015 (11.5%)
Reserve, Essex 2016 (10.8%) Brut, Surrey 2013 (12%) O 88 Coates & Seely, Rosé Brut,
O 91 Harrow & Hope, Rosé Brut, O 90 Woodchester Valley, Bacchus, Hampshire NV (11.5%)
O 89 Digby Fine English, Brut 2010
Buckinghamshire NV (12%) O 88 Cottonworth, Rosé Brut,
Gloucestershire 2017 (11.5%) (12%)
O 91 Ridgeview, Fitzrovia Rosé Hampshire 2014 (12.5%)
O 89 Fox & Fox, Meunier Brut, East
O 88 Gusbourne, Rosé Brut, Kent
Brut, East Sussex NV (12%) Silver Sussex 2014 (12%)
2014 (12%)
O 90 Black Chalk, Wild Rosé Brut, O 89 High Clandon Estate Vineyard,
Hampshire 2015 (12%)
red The Elysium Brut 2013 (12%)
O 87 Bluebell Vineyard, Hindleap
Rosé Brut, East Sussex 2014 (11.5%)
O 90 Court Garden, Rosé Brut, O 91 Gusbourne, Boot Hill Vineyard O 89 Squerryes, Brut 2013 (12%)
O 87 Hattingley Valley, Rosé Brut,
East Sussex 2013 (11%) Pinot Noir, Kent 2016 (12%) O 88 Black Dog Hill, Classic Brut,
Hampshire 2014 (12.5%)
O 90 Digby Fine English, Leander O 90 Aldwick, Pinot Noir, West Sussex 2013 (12%)
O 86 Aldwick, Jubilate Pinot Noir
O 88 Black Dog Hill, Vineyard Classic
Pink Brut NV (12%) Somerset 2015 (12%) Rosé Brut, Somerset 2014 (11.5%)
Cuvée Brut, West Sussex 2014 (12%)
O 90 Digby Fine English, Rosé O 90 Hush Heath Estate, Manor
O 88 Denbies, Vineyard Select
Brut 2014 (12%) Pinot Noir, Kent 2016 (12%) Cubitt Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature,
Bronze
Surrey 2013 (12.7%) white
O 88 Greyfriars, Classic Cuvée Brut,
O 89 Marks & Spencer, Denbies
Surrey 2013 (12%)
English White Lily, Surrey 2017 (11.5%)
O 88 Greyfriars, Cuvée Brut, Surrey
O 88 Chapel Down, Bacchus, Kent
Stephen Skelton MW NV (11.5%)
O 88 Maud Heath, Classic Cuvée
2016 (12.5%)
O 88 Kingscote, Chardonnay 2014
United Kingdom Regional Chair Brut, Wiltshire 2013 (12%) (11.5%)
O 88 Oxney Organic Estate, Classic O 88 Lyme Bay, Block Bacchus,
What should we buy from here? DWWA Brut, East Sussex 2015 (11.5%) Devon 2017 (11.5%)
2018 saw English wines (sadly there were no O 88 Redfold, Ambriel Reserve Demi O 88 Lyme Bay, Chardonnay, Devon
Welsh wines awarded) achieve their Sec, West Sussex NV (12%) 2016 (12%)
best-ever results: three Platinums and nine Golds. As usual, O 88 Westwell, Pelegrim Brut, Kent O 88 Lyme Bay, Shoreline, Devon
sparkling wines dominated, but a superb still Bacchus and a NV (11.5%) 2017 (11.5%)
O 88 Wyfold Vineyard, Brut, O 87 Westwell, Classic Ferment
Chardonnay – both from Chapel Down’s Kit’s Coty vineyard –
Oxfordshire 2013 (12%) Ortega, Kent 2016 (11.5%)
show what can be done with the right site and winemaker. The
O 87 Albourne Estate, Premier O 86 Giffords Hall, Bacchus, Suffolk
sparkling wines were a mixed bag across both vintages and Cuvée Brut, West Sussex 2013 (11.5%) 2016 (10.7%)
varieties: those from 2008 and 2010 with lovely yeast autolysis O 87 Bluebell Vineyard, Hindleap O 86 Winbirri, Solaris, Norfolk 2017
from their time on lees, and younger wines from 2013 and 2015 Classic Brut, East Sussex 2014 (11.5%) (12%)
shining with fresh fruit characters. Seven of our 12 top wines were O 87 Bluebell Vineyard, Hindleap
wholly or predominantly made from Chardonnay, showing what Seyval Blanc Brut, East Sussex 2013 Bronze
(11.5%)
this variety can achieve at its best. Among the 50 Silver medal
O 87 Chapel Down, Classic Brut,
rosé
winners there was one interesting still Pinot Gris and one sweet
Kent NV (12%) O 88 Marks & Spencer, Denbies
wine made from Ortega, but almost every other wine was based O 87 Denbies, Greenfields Brut, English Pink Lily, Surrey 2017 (11.5%)
on the three Champagne varietals, whether sparkling or still. And Surrey NV (12.5%) O 88 Toppesfield Vineyard, Pinot
apart from one Cornish wine, almost all the other top wines O 87 Fox & Fox, Inspiration Pinot Noir, Essex 2016 (11.3%)
(including the Silvers) came from the south east: Kent, East and Gris Brut, East Sussex 2014 (12%) O 87 Lyme Bay, Pinot Noir, Devon
West Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire. O 87 Hart of Gold, Brut, 2017 (12%)
Herefordshire 2013 (12%) O 87 Woodchester Valley, Pinot,
What should we keep an eye on? With more new vineyards O 87 Hawkins Bros, Reserve Brut, Gloucestershire 2017 (11%)
coming on stream and launching themselves onto the market, Surrey 2013 (12%)
there has never been a better time to seek out good English and O 87 Kingscote, Blanc de Blanc Brut Bronze
Welsh wines. Most of the best sparklings will be made from NV (11.5%)
O 87 Winbirri, Vintage Reserve Brut,
red
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, and most of the best
still wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Bacchus. While there Norfolk 2013 (12%) O 87 Lyme Bay, Pinot Noir, Devon
is, of course, vintage variation in the UK, the differences are more O 86 Bolney Wine Estate, Blanc de 2016 (12%)
Noirs Brut, West Sussex 2015 (13%) O 87 Maud Heath, Tytherton,
stylistic than qualitative so consumers can find good wines from
O 86 Breaky Bottom, Sir Harry Kroto Wiltshire 2014 (12%)
almost any of the past 10 vintages. Brut, East Sussex 2013 (11.4%) O 87 Maud Heath, Tytherton,
O 86 Chet & Waveney Valley Wiltshire 2016 (10.5%)

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USA & Mexico
USA
Silver
sparkling white
O 90 Chandon California, Brut,
California NV (11.6%)
O 90 Chandon California,
Yountville Vintage Brut,
Yountville, California 2012 (11.6%)
O 90 Gruet Winery, Sauvage
Blanc de Blancs Zéro Dosage,
American NV (12%)
Silver
white
O 92 Domaine Serene, Clos de
Lune Chardonnay, Dundee Hills,
Oregon 2015 (14.2%)
O 91 Domaine Serene, Clos du
Soleil Chardonnay, Dundee Hills,
Oregon 2015 (14.1%)
O 91 Domaine Serene, Côte Sud
Chardonnay, Dundee Hills,
Oregon 2014 (14.2%)
O 91 Van Duzer, Bieze Vineyard
Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills,
Oregon 2016 (13.3%)
O 90 Alexana, Terroir Series
Chardonnay, Willamette Valley,
Oregon 2015 (14.1%)
O 90 Blagden, Sangiacomo
Vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma
Coast, California 2012 (12.5%)
O 90 Bogle, Chardonnay,
Clarksburg, California 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Domaine Serene, Evenstad
Reserve Chardonnay, Dundee
Hills, Oregon 2015 (14.2%)
O 90 Long Meadow Ranch,
Chardonnay, Anderson Valley,
California 2016 (13.5%)
O 90 Trefethen, Chardonnay, Oak
Knoll District of Napa Valley,
California 2016 (13.4%)
Silver
red
O 93 Orin Swift, Mercury Head
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley,
California 2015 (15.5%)
O 92 DeLille Cellars, Grand Ciel
Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain,
Washington State 2013 (14.4%)
O 92 Van Duzer, Pinot Noir,
Willamette Valley, Oregon 2015
(13.8%)
O 91 Alexander Valley Vineyards,
Cyrus, Alexander Valley,
California 2013 (14.3%)
O 91 Angela Estate, Angela Vineyard
Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton
District, Oregon 2014 (13.7%)
O 91 Silenus, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Napa Valley, California 2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Airfield Estates, Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, Yakima Valley,
Washington State 2015 (14.7%)
O 90 Blagden, Sangiacomo
Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma
Coast, California 2013 (14.1%)
O 90 Chateau Ste Michelle, Cold
Creek Cabernet Sauvignon,
Columbia Valley, Washington
State 2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Domaine Serene, Yamhill
Cuvée Pinot Noir, Willamette
Valley, Oregon 2014 (14.1%)
O 90 Frog's Leap, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Rutherford, California
2015 (13.8%)
O 90 Hannah Nicole Vineyards, Le
Mélange Reserve Cabernet
Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
2010 (14.8%)
O 90 Long Meadow Ranch, EJ
Church Reserve Cabernet
Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
2014 (13.5%)
O 90 Quixote Winery, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Stags Leap District,
California 2012 (15.2%)
O 90 Rodney Strong, Alexander's
Crown Single Vineyard Cabernet
Sauvignon, Alexander Valley,
California 2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Rodney Strong, Estate Pinot
Noir, Sonoma Coast, California
2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Rodney Strong, Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma
County, California 2014 (14.5%)
O 90 Van Duzer, Dijon Blocks,
Estate Grown, Willamette Valley,
Oregon 2015 (13.8%)
O 90 Woodward Canyon, Old
Vines Cabernet Sauvignon,
Washington State 2014 (14.6%)
Bronze
sparkling white
O 89 Chandon California, Blanc de
Noirs Brut, California NV (11.8%)
O 86 Chandon California, Réserve
Blanc de Blancs, California NV (12%)
Bronze
sparkling rosé
O 87 Chandon, Réserve Pinot Noir
Rosé Brut, Los Carneros, California
NV (12%)
Karen MacNeil
USA & Mexico Regional Chair
What should we buy from here? While the
greatest wines of the US are, as yet, fairly
underrepresented at the DWWA, this year’s
tasting confirmed some of the leading assumptions – but also
offered some surprises. Napa Valley Cabernets, for example,
continue to be a highlight; that said, our panel agreed that the
wines had turned a corner, now being made in a more elegant, less
extracted style, even given the big, warmish vintages of the past
few years. Meanwhile, Washington State Cabernet has moved
away from the leaner versions of yesteryear and is now often a
full-throttle, ripe, dense, tannic red. The real excitement over the
week, however, was from Oregon’s Willamette Valley: its Pinot
Noir and Chardonnay have seen extraordinary success both in
domestic markets and internationally. The wines we rewarded
had delicacy and sheer deliciousness in equal measure. Outside of
Willamette, white wines fared less well overall. And a morning of
tasting whites, rosés and reds from Mexico sadly resulted in no
medals, but left us all feeling very optimistic for success at future
DWWA competitions.
What should we keep an eye on? Oregon is on a roll. Virtually
every winery in the state has reported huge sales increases,
tourism has increased dramatically and there’s a palpable
excitement about the wines. This excitement extended to our
panel – especially in our tastings of the 2014 and 2015 Pinot Noirs
and 2015 and 2016 Chardonnays. The best wines were neither
Burgundian nor Californian in style, but exquisitely balanced with
an ‘elegant richness’, if one could say that. If you haven’t already,
now is the time to dig deeper into the rich seam of Oregon wine.
O 87 Sand Point, Sauvignon Blanc,
Bronze Lodi, California 2017 (12.5%)
white
O 87 Van Duzer, Norris McKinley
Riesling, Willamette Valley, Oregon
O 89 Long Meadow Ranch,
2016 (12.7%)
Sauvignon Blanc, Rutherford,
O 86 Alexander Valley Vineyards,
California 2017 (13%)
Chardonnay, Alexander Valley,
O 88 Airfield Estates, Chardonnay,
California 2016 (14%)
Yakima Valley, Washington State O 86 Bonobo Winery, Devil's Dive
2016 (13.3%) Pinot Blanc, Old Mission Peninsula,
O 88 Buena Vista Winery, Michigan 2017 (12.5%)
Chardonnay, Los Carneros, O 86 Criterion, Sauvignon Blanc, Dry
California 2015 (14.5%) Creek Valley, California 2016 (13.6%)
O 88 Charles & Charles, Riesling,
Yakima Valley, Washington State
O 86 Dark Horse, Chardonnay,
California 2015 (13.6%)
2016 (12%) O 86 DeLoach Vineyards,
O 88 Newton Vineyard, Chardonnay, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley,
Los Carneros, California 2015 (14%) California 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Newton Vineyard, Unfiltered O 86 Domaine Serene, Etoile
Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California Chardonnay, Dundee Hills, Oregon
2015 (14%) 2014 (14.1%)
O 87 DeLille Cellars, Chaleur Blanc, O 86 Eroica, Riesling, Columbia
Columbia Valley, Washington State Valley, Washington State 2016 (12%)
2016 (14.1%) O 86 King Estate Winery, Domaine
O 87 J Lohr, Arroyo Vista Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley,
Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco, California Oregon 2016 (13.6%)
2016 (14.9%) O 86 Long Meadow Ranch,
O 87 Raeburn, Chardonnay, Russian Chardonnay, Anderson Valley,
River Valley, California 2016 (14%) California 2015 (14.5%) ➢
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Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley,
California 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Pacific Heights, Chardonnay,
Russian River Valley, California 2016
(14.5%)
O 86 Phelps Creek, Lynette
Chardonnay, Columbia Gorge,
Oregon 2015 (13.9%)
O 86 Raymond, Reserve Selection
Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California
2016 (14.5%)
O 86 Robert Mondavi, Woodbridge
Chardonnay, California 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Rodney Strong, Chardonnay,
Sonoma Coast, California 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Three Thieves, Chardonnay,
California 2016 (13.5%)
Bronze
rosé
O 88 Long Meadow Ranch, Rosé of
Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley,
California 2017 (13.5%)
O 86 Dark Horse, The Original,
California 2016 (12.1%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Airfield Estates, Syrah, Yakima
Valley, Washington State 2015 (14.4%)
O 89 Alexana, Signature Pinot Noir,
Dundee Hills, Oregon 2013 (12.9%)
O 89 Domaine Serene, Fleur de Lis
Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon
2014 (13.7%)
O 89 Jamieson Ranch Vineyards,
Double Lariat Cabernet Sauvignon,
Napa Valley, California 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Long Meadow Ranch, Pinot
Noir, Anderson Valley, California
2015 (13.5%)
O 89 Long Shadows Vintners,
Feather, Columbia Valley,
Washington State 2015 (14.8%)
O 89 Louis M Martini, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
2014 (15.3%)
O 89 Louis M Martini, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Sonoma County,
California 2015 (13.7%)
O 89 Marks & Spencer, Buena Vista
Zinfandel, Sonoma County,
California 2016 (15.5%)
O 89 Seghesio, Old Vine Zinfandel,
Sonoma County, California 2014
(14.8%)
O 88 Atticus, Vineyard Pinot Noir,
Yamhill-Carlton District, Oregon
2014 (14.1%)
O 88 Avalon, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Napa County, California 2015 (14%)
O 88 Browne Family Vineyards,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia
Valley, Washington State 2015 (14.9%)
O 88 Canoe Ridge Vineyard, The
Explorer, Horse Heaven Hills,
Washington State 2015 (14.6%)
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White
O 88 Col Solare, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Red Mountain,
Washington State 2014 (14.7%)
O 88 Cristom Vineyards, Eileen
Vineyard Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity
Hills, Oregon 2015 (14%)
O 88 Cristom Vineyards, Estate
Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon
2014 (13.5%)
O 88 Cristom Vineyards, Mt Jefferson
Cuvée Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley,
Oregon 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Davis Bynum, Jane's Vineyard
Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley,
California 2016 (14.5%)
O 88 Frei Brothers, Cabernet
Sauvignon Reserve, Alexander
Valley, California 2015 (14%)
O 88 Frei Brothers, Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander
Valley, California 2014 (14%)
O 88 High Dive, Napa Valley,
California 2014 (14.5%)
O 88 L'Ecole No41, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley,
Washington State 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Long Meadow Ranch, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
2014 (14.5%)
O 88 Long Meadow Ranch, Pinot
Noir, Anderson Valley, California
2016 (13%)
O 88 Luna Vineyards, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Howell Mountain,
California 2014 (14.8%)
O 88 Newton Vineyard, Puzzle,
Spring Mountain District, California
2015 (14%)
O 88 Newton Vineyard, Unfiltered
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley,
California 2015 (14%)
O 88 Reininger, Syrah, Walla Walla
Valley, Washington State 2015 (14.9%)
O 87 Alexander Valley Vineyards,
Sin Zin, Alexander Valley, California
2014 (14.7%)
O 87 Cristom Vineyards, Jessie
Vineyard Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity
Hills, Oregon 2015 (14%)
O 87 Cristom Vineyards, Louise
Vineyard Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity
Hills, Oregon 2015 (14%)
O 87 Domaine Serene, Abbey Oaks
Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton
District, Oregon 2014 (13.6%)
O 87 Domaine Serene, Evenstad
Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette
Valley, Oregon 2014 (14.2%)
O 87 Domaine Serene, Two Barns
Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon
2014 (14.3%)
O 87 Long Meadow Ranch, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Rutherford, California
2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Long Meadow Ranch, Pinot
Noir, Anderson Valley, California
2015 (13%)
O 87 Marks & Spencer, Underwood
Pinot Noir, Oregon 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Orin Swift, Palermo Cabernet
Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
2015 (15.6%)
O 87 Silenus, Reserve Cabernet
Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
2014 (14.5%)
O 87 Trefethen, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District of
Napa Valley, California 2015 (14.1%)
O 86 Alexana, Revana Vineyard
Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon
2015 (14.1%)
O 86 Alpha Omega, Beckstoffer To
Kalon Vineyard, Oakville, California
2015 (14.8%)
O 86 Bogle, Phantom, California
2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Buena Vista Winery, Pinot Noir,
Los Carneros, California 2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Charles Smith, Boom Boom
Syrah, Washington State 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 DeLille Cellars, Four Flags
Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain,
Washington State 2014 (14.4%)
O 86 DeLoach Vineyards, Estate
Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley,
California 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 DeLoach Vineyards, Pinot Noir,
Russian River Valley, California 2016
(14.5%)
O 86 Flâneur, Bon Vivant Pinot Noir,
Chehalem Mountains, Oregon 2016
(14.2%)
O 86 Grgich Hills Estate, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Hedges, Red Mountain,
Washington State 2013 (13.5%)
O 86 Hunt and Harvest, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
2016 (14.5%)
O 86 J Lohr, Carol's Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon, Saint Helena,
California 2014 (14.9%)
O 86 J Lohr, Signature Cabernet
Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California
2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Kiona, Lemberger, Red
Mountain, Washington State 2015
(14.5%)
O 86 Long Meadow Ranch, Merlot,
Napa Valley, California 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Luna Vineyards, Pinot Noir,
Santa Rita Hills, California 2016
(14.7%)
O 86 MacMurray Estate Vineyards,
Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley,
California 2015 (14.2%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Seaglass
Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County,
California 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Napa Cellars, Pinot Noir, Napa
Valley, California 2015 (14.2%)
O 86 Reininger, Carmenère, Walla
Walla Valley, Washington State
2015 (14.3%)
O 86 Secret Cellars, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California
2016 (14%)
O 86 Seghesio, Zinfandel, Sonoma
County, California 2016 (14.8%)
O 86 Silver Ghost, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
2015 (14.8%)
O 86 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars,
Artemis, Napa Valley, California
2015 (14.5%)
O 86 William Hill, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Central Coast, California
2015 (14.2%)
Bronze
sweet fortified
O 88 Quady Winery, Essensia Orange
Muscat, California 2016 (15%)
O 87 Quady Winery, Elysium Black
Muscat, California 2016 (15%)
Mexico
Silver
red
O 90 Don Leo, Shiraz, Valle de
Parras, Coahuila 2013 (13.9%)
Bronze
red
O 88 Viñas del Sol, Santos Brujos
Tempranillo, Valle de Guadalupe,
Baja California 2014 (13.5%)
O 87 Casa Madero, Casa Grande
Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle de
Parras, Coahuila 2014 (13.9%)
O 87 Guanamé, Malbec, Guanajuato
2016 (13.8%)
O 87 LA Cetto, Petite Syrah, Valle de
Guadalupe, Baja California 2016
(13.8%)
O 86 Cuna de Tierra, Nebbiolo,
Guanajuato 2016 (14.1%)
O 86 Guanamé, Syrah, Guanajuato
2016 (13.8%)
O 86 LA Cetto, Private Reserve
Nebbiolo, Valle de Guadalupe, Baja
California 2014 (13.8%)
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Veneto
O 90 Collalto, Ponte Rosso Brut
Nature, Prosecco di Conegliano
Silver
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017
red
(11.5%) O 94 Pietro Zardini, Leone Zardini,
O 90 Co-op, Irresistible Special Amarone della Valpolicella
O 90 Ardenghi, Brut, Prosecco di
Silver Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Cuvée Brut, Prosecco NV (11%) Riserva 2010 (16%)
O 90 Follador, Brut, Prosecco di O 93 Cesari, Bosan, Amarone della
sparkling white Superiore 2017 (11.5%) Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 Valpolicella Classico Riserva 2009
O 91 Bastía, Introversø, Prosecco O 90 Ca' di Rajo, Cuvée del (11.5%) (15.5%)
di Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 Fondatore Brut, Prosecco di O 90 Follador, Cru Extra Dry, O 93 Corte San Benedetto,
(11.5%) Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco di Conegliano Camporal, Amarone della
O 91 Follador, Pas Dosé, Prosecco Superiore 2017 (11%) Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 Valpolicella Classico Riserva 2009
di Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 O 90 Ca' Val, Extra Dry, Prosecco (11.5%) (16.4%)
(11.5%) di Valdobbiadene Superiore NV O 90 Mionetto, Luxury Collection O 93 Giovanni Ederle, Valpolicella
O 91 Franchetto, Riserva Brut, (11%) Dry, Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore 2015 (14%)
Lessini Durello 2013 (12.5%) O 90 Col Vetoraz, Brut, Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze 2017 (11%) O 93 The Society's, Valpolicella
O 91 Maccari, 120th Anniversary di Conegliano Valdobbiadene O 90 Morrisons, The Best Brut, Ripasso Superiore 2015 (13.5%)
Extra Dry, Prosecco 2017 (11%) Superiore 2017 (11.5%) Prosecco NV (11%) O 92 Antichello, Valpolicella
O 91 Salatin, Brut, Prosecco di O 90 Colesel, Brut, Prosecco O 90 Riva dei Frati, Extra Dry, Ripasso Superiore 2015 (14%)
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 Valdobbiadene Superiore di Prosecco di Conegliano O 92 Bolla, Amarone della
(11%) Cartizze 2017 (12%) Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 Valpolicella Classico 2013 (15%)
O 92 Cantina di Soave, Rocca
(11.5%)
Sveva, Amarone della Valpolicella
O 90 Soligo, Rive di Soligo Dry,
Riserva 2012 (15%)
Prosecco di Conegliano
O 92 Corte Cavedini, Valpolicella
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017
Ripasso Superiore 2014 (14%)
Richard Baudains (11%)
O 92 Dal Cero, Amarone della
Valpolicella 2013 (16%)
Veneto Regional Chair Silver sweet O 92 Giusti Dal Col, Giusti,
What should we buy from here? For the sparkling white Amarone della Valpolicella
seven wines rated Gold or above at the Classico 2013 (16.5%)
O 90 Montegrande, Fior d’Arancio
DWWA this year, red wines beat whites 6-1, O 92 Marks & Spencer, Bardolino
Colli Euganei 2017 (6.5%)
reflecting faithfully a hierarchy dominated by the wines of 2017 (12.5%)
O 92 Monte Zovo, Amarone della
Valpolicella. Amarone sits at the top of this pyramid with the great Silver Valpolicella 2013 (16%)
but still very young 2015, a vintage bursting with fruit and crunchy white O 91 Biscardo, Amarone della
tannins. Our Best in Show is a worthy winner. The very stylish
O 94 Cà dei Maghi, Barabao Valpolicella Classico 2013 (15.5%)
Amarones from the cooler 2013 vintage are entering their drinking
O 91 Ca'de Rocchi, Monterè,
window now (we had two Platinums, both from Zeni), as are the Garganega, Verona 2016 (14%)
Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore
monumental 2011 Riservas. If you are after something less iconic, O 91 Ottella, Le Creete, Lugana
2015 (14%)
Ripasso, made according to long-standing tradition by 2016 (13%)
O 91 Cantina di Negrar, Poggio al
refermenting fresh Valpolicella on the lees of Amarone, is great O 90 Animafranca, Manzoni, Piave
Lago, Valpolicella Classico
2017 (13.7%)
value. Valpolicella Superiore is stylistically difficult to pin down, Superiore Ripasso 2015 (13.8%)
O 90 Ca'Rugate, Monte Fiorentine,
with interpretations ranging from fresh and crisp to round and O 91 Cantina di Soave, Botticato,
Soave Classico 2016 (12.5%)
fleshy, but it remains a fine source of dark plummy fruit with the Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore
O 90 Dal Cero, Tenuta di Corte 2016 (13%)
bitter chocolate twist of the Corvina grape. As for the whites, to
Giacobbe Vigneto Runcata, Soave O 91 Cantina Di Verona, Terre di
get the bright straw shades and tangy intensity of top Soave you
Superiore 2014 (13%) Verona, Valpolicella Ripasso
will need to trade up – but it is worth it. This also holds true in the O 90 Fattori, Motto Piane, Soave Superiore 2016 (14%)
case of today’s bulging production of Prosecco. For the true 2015 (14%) O 91 Cantina Valpantena, Amarone
character of the Glera grape and a wine with actual sense of place, O 90 Franchetto, La Capelina, della Valpolicella 2015 (15%)
look for the wordy but reassuring label ‘Prosecco di (Conegliano) Soave 2016 (12.5%) O 91 Ca'Rugate, Campo Lavei,
Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG’ – our Gold-medal winning O 90 Graziano Prà, Monte Grande, Valpolicella Superiore 2016 (14.5%)
example is a great buy. Soave Classico 2016 (13%) O 91 Fattori, Amarone della
What should we keep an eye on? The cutting edge in Prosecco O 90 I Campi, Campo Vulcano, Valpolicella 2011 (16%)
Superiore is the now officially recognised Brut Nature, a bone-dry Soave Classico 2016 (12.5%) O 91 Fumanelli, Amarone della
style that exalts the minerally quality of the high slopes of O 90 Pasqua, Passione Valpolicella Classico 2013 (16%)
Sentimento 2017 (13%) O 91 La Collina dei Ciliegi,
Valdobbiadene. At the opposite end of the sugar scale, the
Valpolicella Superiore 2015 (13.5%)
semi-sweet Prosecco Dry is in danger of extinction, but worth
seeking out for its delicious grapey fruit. In a more serious vein,
Silver O 91 Morrisons, The Best, Amarone

metodo classico Lessini Durello is a superior quality sparkler with rosé
classic mature lees notes and vibrant acidity. Finally, for an O 90 Giovanna Tantini, Bardolino
original match for flaky baked fish, try a structured Lugana white Chiaretto 2017 (12.5%)
that develops intriguing aromas with a few years of bottle age. O 90 Pasqua, 11 Minutes,
Trevenezie 2017 (12.5%)
della Valpolicella 2015 (14.5%)
O 91 Scriani, Amarone della
Valpolicella Classico 2013 (16%)
O 91 Tinazzi, Marziale, Amarone
della Valpolicella Classico 2012
(15.5%) ➢

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Fornetto, Amarone della
Valpolicella Classico 2011 (16.5%)
O 90 Alpha Zeta, A, Amarone
della Valpolicella 2015 (15%)
O 90 Antichello, Amarone della
Valpolicella Classico 2014 (15%)
O 90 Asda, Orbitali, Amarone
della Valpolicella 2013 (14.5%)
O 90 Cà dei Maghi, Valpolicella
Classico 2016 (13%)
O 90 Ca' di Alte, Pinot Nero 2017
(12.5%)
O 90 Cantina di Negrar,
Valpolicella Classico 2017 (12.7%)
O 90 Cantina di Soave, Botticato,
Valpolicella Ripasso 2016 (13%)
O 90 Cantina Valpantena, Torre
del Falasco, Valpolicella Ripasso
Superiore 2016 (14%)
O 90 Ca'Rugate, Valpolicella
Ripasso Superiore 2016 (14.5%)
O 90 Cesari, Amarone della
Valpolicella Classico 2014 (15%)
O 90 Domìni Veneti, Amarone
della Valpolicella Classico 2013
(15.9%)
O 90 Domìni Veneti, Collezione
Pruviniano, Amarone della
Valpolicella Classico 2013 (16.2%)
O 90 Fidora, Monte Tabor
Organic, Amarone della
Valpolicella 2011 (16%)
O 90 Giovanni Ederle, Valpolicella
Ripasso Superiore 2016 (15%)
O 90 Guerrieri Rizzardi, Calcarole,
Amarone della Valpolicella
Classico 2011 (16%)
O 90 I Stefanini, Amarone della
Valpolicella Classico 2011 (16.5%)
O 90 Lavarini, Amarone della
Valpolicella 2013 (16%)
O 90 Le Bignele, Amarone della
Valpolicella Classico 2013 (15.5%)
O 90 Marco Sambin, Marcus, Delle
Venezie 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Masi, Vaio Armaron Serego
Alighieri, Amarone della
Valpolicella Classico 2012 (15.5%)
O 90 Montetondo, Amarone della
Valpolicella 2013 (16%)
O 90 Villa Canestrari, Valpolicella
Superiore 2015 (14.5%)
O 90 Zenato, Sergio Zenato,
Amarone della Valpolicella
Classico Riserva 2012 (16.5%)
O 90 Zeni, Corvina Verona 2016
(13%)
Silver
sweet red
O 90 Dal Bosco Giulietta, Le
Guaite di Noemi, Recioto della
Valpolicella 2009 (13%)
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sparkling white
O 89 Biasiotto, Extra Dry, Prosecco
2017 (11.5%)
O 89 Cantine Vedova, Brut,
Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 (11%)
O 89 Col del Forno, Rive di
Refrontolo, Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2016 (11.5%)
O 89 Polentes, Rico Extra Dry,
Prosecco di Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2017 (11%)
O 89 Zonin, White Cuvée Extra Dry,
Prosecco NV (11%)
O 88 Andreola di Stefano Poli, Dry,
Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore
di Cartizze 2017 (11.5%)
O 88 Bernardi, Extra Dry, Prosecco
di Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2017 (11%)
O 88 BiancaVigna, Rive di Soligo
Dosaggio Zero, Prosecco di
Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2016 (11.5%)
O 88 Biscardo, Extra Dry, Prosecco
2017 (11.5%)
O 88 Ca' Dei Mori, Brut, Prosecco NV
(11%)
O 88 Col de L'utia, V3.0 Brut,
Prosecco 2017 (12%)
O 88 Col Vetoraz, Brut Dosaggio
Zero, Prosecco di Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 88 Colvendrà, Ca' de Man Brut,
Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore NV (11.5%)
O 88 Destino, Extra Dry, Prosecco di
Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2016 (11.5%)
O 88 Malibràn, Ruio Brut, Prosecco
di Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017
(11.5%)
O 88 Maschio dei Cavalieri, Rive di
Colbertaldo Brut, Prosecco di
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 88 Masottina, Le Rive di Ogliano
Extra Dry, Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2016 (11.5%)
O 88 Meridiana, Iaya Extra Dry,
Prosecco Asolo Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 88 Merotto, Dry, Prosecco
Valdobbiadene Superiore di
Cartizze NV (11.5%)
O 88 Montelvini, Collezione
Serenitatis, Prosecco Asolo
Superiore NV (12%)
O 88 San Venanzio, Fortunato Brut,
Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore
di Cartizze 2016 (11.5%)
O 88 San Venanzio, Fortunato Extra
Dry, Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 88 Sommariva, Brut, Prosecco di
Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore NV (11.5%)
O 88 Umberto Cesari, Tenuta Lovia
Brut, Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore NV (11%)
O 88 Val d'Oca, Uvaggio Storico Dry,
Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2016 (11.5%)
O 88 Vigne Matte, Extra Dry,
Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2016 (11%)
O 88 Vigne Matte, Millesimatte Extra
Dry, Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2016 (11%)
O 88 Zimòr, Biologico Extra Dry,
Prosecco Treviso 2017 (11.5%)
O 87 2Castelli, Brut, Prosecco di
Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore NV (11%)
O 87 Al Canevon, Brut, Prosecco di
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 87 Andreola, 26° Primo Rive di Col
San Martino Brut, Prosecco di
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 87 Bacio Della Luna, Safeway
Extra Dry, Prosecco NV (11%)
O 87 Bernardi, Arnere Dry, Prosecco
di Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2017 (11%)
O 87 Biancariva, Rive di Collalto
Brut, Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2015 (11.5%)
O 87 Biancariva, Rive di Collalto,
Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2013 (11.5%)
O 87 Botter, Extra Dry, Prosecco NV
(11%)
O 87 Cantina Produttori di
Valdobbiadene, Val d'Oca Rive di
Santo Stefano Brut Nature, Prosecco
di Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2016 (11.5%)
O 87 Cavit, Lunetta, Prosecco NV
(11%)
O 87 Colesel, Dry, Prosecco
Valdobbiadene Superiore di
Cartizze 2017 (11.5%)
O 87 Le Colture, Gerardo Brut,
Prosecco di Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2016 (11.5%)
O 87 Le Dolci Colline, Brut, Prosecco
NV (11.5%)
O 87 Le Manzane, 20.10 Brut,
Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 87 Le Vigne di Alice, .G Brut,
Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2013 (11.5%)
O 87 Malibràn, 5 Grammi Extra Brut,
Prosecco di Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 87 Masottina, Brut, Prosecco di
Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore NV (11.5%)
O 87 Masottina, Extra Dry, Prosecco
Treviso NV (11%)
O 87 MettoSantin, 4.0 Brut, Prosecco
di Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 87 Montelvini, Collezione
Serenitatis Extra Brut, Prosecco
Asolo Superiore 2017 (11%)
O 87 Perlage, Canah Brut, Prosecco
di Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 87 Tenuta Grimani, Brut, Prosecco
2017 (11.5%)
O 87 V8+, Sior Sandro Extra Dry,
Prosecco 2017 (11%)
O 87 Vigne Matte, Cuvée Dry,
Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2016 (11%)
O 87 Zonin, Black Extra Brut,
Prosecco NV (11%)
O 86 Al Canevon, Extra Dry, Prosecco
di Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Alberto Nani, Organic Extra
Dry, Prosecco NV (11%)
O 86 Amadio, Era Grande Extra Brut,
Prosecco Asolo Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Amadio, Extra Dry, Prosecco
Asolo Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Andreola di Stefano Pola, 6°
Senso Dry, Prosecco di
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 (11%)
O 86 Ardenghi, Extra Dry, Prosecco
di Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Beato Bartolomeo Breganze,
Extra Dry, Prosecco NV (11.5%)
O 86 Biancariva, Rive di Collalto
Brut, Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2016 (11.5%)
O 86 Bortolin, Brut, Prosecco di
Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2017 (12%)
O 86 Bosco Dei Cirmioli, Extra Dry,
Prosecco NV (11%)
O 86 Ca' di Rajo, Extra Dry, Prosecco
Treviso NV (11%)
O 86 Canevel, Extra Dry, Prosecco di
Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2017 (11%)
O 86 Cantina di Soave, Settecento33
Brut, Lessini Durello NV (12%)
O 86 Cantina Progettidivini, Brut,
Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 (11%)
O 86 Casa Vinicola Bosco Malera,
Extra Dry, Prosecco di
Valdobbiadene Superiore NV (11%)
O 86 Col del Lupo, Brut, Prosecco di
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2016 (11.5%)
O 86 Col Vetoraz, Extra Dry,
Prosecco di Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Collalto, San Salvatore Brut,
Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Conca d'Oro, 18, Prosecco di
Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2017 (17%)
O 86 Conte Collalto, Gaio Extra Dry,
Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017
(11.5%)
O 86 Costa, Sottocroda Extra Dry,
Prosecco Asolo Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Drusian Francesco, Extra Dry,
Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 (11%)
O 86 Fattori, 36 Metodo Classico
Roncà Brut, Lessini Durello 2013
(11.5%)
O 86 Giol, Fenice Extra Dry,
Prosecco Treviso NV (11.5%)
O 86 Japo, Brut, Prosecco di
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 (12%)

O 86 La Farra, Brut, Prosecco di
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 (11%)
O 86 Le Colture, Sylvoz Brut,
Prosecco Treviso 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Le Manzane, 20.10 Extra Dry,
Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2016 (11.5%)
O 86 Le Rughe, Rivaj Extra Dry,
Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore NV (11.5%)
O 86 Merotto, La Primavera di
Barbara Dry, Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Montelvini, Extra Dry, Prosecco
Asolo Superiore NV (12%)
O 86 Perlage, Quorum Extra Dry,
Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Rivalta, Solitario Dry, Prosecco
di Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Ruggeri, Quartese, Prosecco di
Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore NV (11%)
O 86 San Venanzio, Fortunato Dry,
Prosecco di Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Soligo, Cuvee Solicum Extra
Dry, Prosecco di Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Superiore NV (11.5%)
O 86 Sperone, Brut, Prosecco NV
(11.5%)
O 86 Sui Nui, Extra Dry, Prosecco di
Valdobbiadene Superiore NV (11%)
O 86 Tenuta Col Sandago, Undici
Rive di Susegana Dry, Prosecco di
Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Villa Sandi, Opere Brut,
Serenissima 2017 (12%)
O 86 Vincenzo Toffoli, Brut, Prosecco
di Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2017 (11.4%)
O 86 Vincenzo Toffoli, Frizzante,
Prosecco 2017 (11.2%)
O 86 Vincenzo Toffoli, Gold 50
Anniversario Extra Dry, Prosecco di
Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Superiore 2017 (11.5%)
O 86 Waitrose, Brut, Prosecco NV
(11%)
O 86 Zonin, 1821 Brut, Prosecco NV
(11%)
O 86 Zonin, Grey Brut, Prosecco NV
(11%)
Bronze
sparkling rosé
O 86 Marchesini Marcello, Brut,
Bardolino Chiaretto NV (12%)
O 86 Tenuta La Cà, Brut, Bardolino
Chiaretto 2017 (12.5%)
Bronze sweet
sparkling white
O 86 Bennati, 1870, Recioto di
Soave 2015 (12.5%)
O 86 Quota 101, Dolce, Fior
d’Arancio Colli Euganei 2017 (6%)
Bronze
white
O 89 Beato Bartolomeo Breganze,
Savardo Pinot Grigio, Breganze
Superiore 2017 (12.5%)
O 89 Cantina di Soave, Rocca Sveva,
Soave Classico 2017 (12.5%)
O 89 Giol, Sesto Senso Bronner 2017
(12.5%)
O 89 Monte Tondo, Foscarin
Slavinus, Soave Superiore Classico
2016 (13.5%)
O 89 Villa Angarano, Vespaiolo,
Breganze 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Biscardo, Oropasso 2017 (13%)
O 88 Cantina di Monteforte, Marks &
Spencer, Soave Classico 2017 (12.5%)
O 88 Cecilia Beretta, Brognoligo,
Soave Classico 2017 (13.5%)
O 88 I Stefanini, Monte De Toni,
Soave Classico 2017 (13%)
O 88 Sartori, Marani, Verona 2015
(13.5%)
O 87 Cantina di Custoza, Custodia,
Bianco di Custoza Superiore 2016
(13%)
O 87 Cantina di Custoza, Val dei
Molini, Bianco di Custoza 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Cantina di Monteforte, Clivus,
Soave Classico 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Dal Cero, Tenuta di Corte
Giacobbe, Soave 2014 (12.5%)
O 87 Gorgo, San Michelin, Bianco di
Custoza 2017 (13%)
O 87 I Stefanini, Monte Di Fice,
Soave Superiore Classico 2016 (13%)
O 87 Le Battistelle, Montesei, Soave
Classico 2017 (12.5%)
O 87 Ottella, Molceo Lugana
Riserva, Lugana 2015 (13%)
O 87 Savian, Pinot Grigio, Venezia
2017 (13%)
O 87 Tenuta Sant'Antonio, Vecchie
Vigne, Soave 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Zenato, Riserva, Lugana 2015
(13.5%)
O 86 Aldegheri, Le Rune, Bianco di
Custoza 2017 (12%)
O 86 Animafranca, Argine, Delle
Venezie 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Bedin, Onorevole Grigio Pinot
Grigio, Delle Venezie 2017 (12%)
O 86 Ca' Vegar, Bianco di Custoza
2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Cantina di Monteforte, Tesco
Finest, Soave Superiore Classico
2016 (12.5%)
O 86 Cantina di Monteforte, Vicario,
Soave Classico 2017 (13%)
O 86 Cantine di Ora, Amicone 2017
(13%)
O 86 Cesari, Pinot Grigio, Delle
Venezie 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Corte Mainente, Netrroir,
Soave 2016 (14%)
O 86 Franchetto, Recorbian, Soave
2016 (13%)
O 86 iLauri, Tavo Pinot Grigio, Delle
Venezie 2017 (12.5%)
SILVER & BRONZE MEDAL WINES VENETO
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Pinot Grigio,
Delle Venezie 2017 (12%)
O 86 Perlage, Pinot Grigio, Delle
Venezie 2017 (12%)
O 86 Rocca Alata, Soave Classico
2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Villa Rasina, Soave Classico
2017 (12.5%)
Bronze
rosé
O 89 Casaretti, Rosa dei Casaretti,
Bardolino Chiaretto 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Marchesini Marcello, Classico,
Bardolino Chiaretto 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Sartori, Blush Pinot Grigio,
Delle Venezie 2017 (12%)
O 86 Schenk, Amicone Corvina
Rosé, Verona 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Tenuta Corte Giacobbe,
Ramato Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie
2017 (13%)
Bronze
red
O 89 Accordini Stefano, Acinatico,
Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Ripasso 2015 (14%)
O 89 Aldegheri, Sant'Ambrogio,
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
2013 (15%)
O 89 Bixio Poderi, Abadin, Amarone
della Valpolicella Classico Riserva
2011 (17%)
O 89 Bonfanti, Gran Lombardo,
Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva
2011 (15.5%)
O 89 Ca'd'Or, Valpolicella Ripasso
Superiore 2015 (14.5%)
O 89 Cesari, Mara, Valpolicella
Ripasso Superiore 2016 (13.9%)
O 89 Corte Canella, Amarone della
Valpolicella 2012 (17.5%)
O 89 Corte Rugolin, Valpolicella
Classico Superiore Ripasso 2015
(14.5%)
O 89 Corte San Benedetto, Amarone
della Valpolicella Classico 2011 (15.7%)
O 89 Domenico Fraccaroli, Grotta
del Ninfeo, Valpolicella Ripasso
Superiore 2014 (14%)
O 89 Domìni Veneti, La Casetta,
Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Ripasso 2015 (14.2%)
O 89 Domìni Veneti, Valpolicella
Classico Superiore 2016 (13%)
O 89 Domìni Veneti, Vigneti di
Torbe, Valpolicella Classico
Superiore Ripasso 2015 (13.9%)
O 89 Monteci, Amarone della
Valpolicella Classico 2012 (16%)
O 89 Nicolis, Ambrosan, Amarone
della Valpolicella Classico 2009 (16%)
O 89 Pagus Bisano, Valpolicella
Ripasso Superiore 2016 (14%)
O 88 Aldegheri, Amarone della
Valpolicella Classico 2013 (15%)
O 88 Antiche Terre Venete,
Amarone della Valpolicella 2011 (15%)
O 88 Antiche Terre Venete, Amarone
della Valpolicella 2015 (15%)
O 88 Biscardo, Neropasso Originale
2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Cantina di Negrar, White Label,
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
2015 (15.4%)
O 88 Cantina di Soave, Rocca Alata,
Amarone della Valpolicella 2015
(14.5%)
O 88 Cecilia Beretta, Terre di
Cariano, Amarone della Valpolicella
Classico Riserva 2013 (15.5%)
O 88 Corte Rugolin, Monte Danieli,
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Riserva 2012 (16%)
O 88 Corte San Benedetto, Amarone
della Valpolicella Classico 2014 (16.3%)
O 88 Corteforte, Amarone della
Valpolicella Classico Riserva 2009
(16.5%)
O 88 Corteforte, Terre di San Zeno,
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
2011 (15%)
O 88 Domìni Veneti, Verjago,
Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2015
(15.5%)
O 88 Famiglia Pasqua, Amarone
della Valpolicella 2015 (15%)
O 88 Famiglia Pasqua, Valpolicella
Ripasso Superiore 2016 (13.5%)
O 88 Giusti, Valpolicella Ripasso
Superiore 2013 (14%)
O 88 I Campi, Campi Lunghi, Amarone
della Valpolicella 2013 (15.5%)
O 88 La Collina dei Ciliegi, Amarone
della Valpolicella 2014 (15%)
O 88 Latium Morini, Campo Leòn,
Amarone della Valpolicella 2013 (16%)
O 88 Massimago, Amarone della
Valpolicella 2012 (16.5%)
O 88 Monte Cillario, Casa Erbisti,
Amarone della Valpolicella 2013
(15.5%)
O 88 Monte Zovo, Valpolicella
Ripasso Superiore 2015 (14.5%)
O 88 Monteci, Costa delle Corone,
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
2009 (16%)
O 88 Monteci, Valpolicella Classico
Superiore Ripasso 2013 (14.5%)
O 88 Pagus Bisano, Amarone della
Valpolicella 2015 (15%)
O 88 Piccoli, Monte La Parte, Amarone
della Valpolicella 2011 (15.5%)
O 88 Recchia, Ca' Bertoldi, Amarone
della Valpolicella Classico 2011 (16.5%)
O 88 Sartori, Regolo, Valpolicella
Ripasso Superiore 2015 (13.5%)
O 88 Tenuta La Cà, M Calis Mansus
2014 (14%)
O 88 Tenute Salvaterra, Amarone
della Valpolicella Classico 2011 (15%)
O 88 Tenute Salvaterra, Valpolicella
Classico Superiore Ripasso 2014
(14%)
O 88 Villa Annaberta, Canaja,
Verona 2013 (14%)
O 88 Ville di Antanè, Ca' Vendri,
Amarone della Valpolicella 2015 (15%) ➢
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O 88 Zenato, Amarone della
Valpolicella Classico 2013 (16.5%)
O 88 Zenato, Valpolicella Ripasso
Superiore 2014 (14%)
O 88 Zonin, Amarone della
Valpolicella 2014 (15.5%)
O 88 Zonin, Valpolicella Ripasso
Superiore 2016 (14%)
O 88 Zýmé, Kairos 2015 (15%)
O 87 Bennati, La Mora, Valpolicella
Ripasso Superiore 2013 (14.5%)
O 87 Cadis, Valpolicella Ripasso
2016 (13%)
O 87 Cantina Colli Euganei, Notte di
Galileo Riserva, Colli Euganei 2015
(14.5%)
O 87 Cantina Di Verona, Terre di
Verona, Amarone della Valpolicella
2015 (15%)
O 87 Cantina Valpantena, Vallis Dei,
Amarone della Valpolicella 2015
(14.5%)
O 87 Ca'Rugate, Punta Tolotti,
Amarone della Valpolicella 2014 (15%)
O 87 Collina del Sole, Valpolicella
Ripasso Superiore 2015 (14%)
O 87 Corte Cavedini, Amarone della
Valpolicella 2013 (16%)
O 87 Corte Giara, La Groletta,
Valpolicella Ripasso 2016 (13.8%)
O 87 Corte Rugolin, Crosara de le
Strie, Amarone della Valpolicella
Classico 2012 (15.5%)
O 87 Crosarola, Amarone della
Valpolicella Classico 2014 (15.5%)
O 87 Crosarola, Valpolicella Classico
Superiore Ripasso 2016 (14%)
O 87 Dal Maso, Colpizzarda Tai
Rosso, Colli Berici 2015 (15%)
O 87 Domus Vini, Novecento23 2015
(13.5%)
O 87 Enoitalia, Aristocratico,
Valpolicella Ripasso 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Fasoli Gino, Igino, Verona 2015
(16.5%)
O 87 Follador di Rossi Italia,
Cabernet Riserva Ca dei Noni,
Montello e Colli Asolani 2015 (13%)
O 87 La Collina dei Ciliegi,
Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2015
(14%)
O 87 Le Bignele, Valpolicella
Classico Superiore 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Monte Cillario, Rinaldo
Marchesini, Amarone della
Valpolicella Riserva 2012 (16%)
O 87 Nicolis, Amarone della
Valpolicella 2012 (15%)
O 87 Palazzo Maffei, Amarone della
Valpolicella 2015 (15%)
O 87 Recchia, Korvilot Corvina-
Merlot, Verona 2015 (16%)
O 87 Rubinelli Vajol, Amarone della
Valpolicella Classico 2012 (16%)
O 87 Rubinelli Vajol, Valpolicella
Classico Superiore Ripasso 2014
(14.5%)
O 87 San Cassiano, Valpolicella
Ripasso Superiore 2015 (14.5%)
O 87 San Rustica, Gaso, Amarone
della Valpolicella Classico 2011 (16%)
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O 87 Sansonina, Evaluna Cabernet,
Garda 2016 (13.5%)
O 87 Sartori, Valpolicella Ripasso
Superiore 2015 (13.5%)
O 87 Scriani, Valpolicella Classico
Superiore 2015 (13%)
O 87 Tenuta Valleselle, Rovertondo,
Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2015
(14%)
O 87 Tinazzi, Collezione di Famiglia,
Corvina Verona 2016 (14%)
O 87 Villa Annaberta, Valpolicella
Ripasso Superiore 2015 (14%)
O 87 Villa Ca' Vendri, Valpolicella
Ripasso Superiore 2016 (14.5%)
O 87 Villa Rinaldi, Valpolicella
Classico Superiore Ripasso 2015 (14%)
O 87 Vincenzo Toffoli, Refrontolo,
Colli di Conegliano 2014 (14.4%)
O 86 2Castelli, La Barchessa Merlot
2013 (13.5%)
O 86 Aldegheri, Sant'Ambrogio,
Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Ripasso 2015 (14%)
O 86 Allegrini, Palazzo della Torre,
Verona 2015 (13.7%)
O 86 Allegrini, Valpolicella 2017
(13.3%)
O 86 Animafranca, Argine, Delle
Venezie 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Antiche Terre Venete,
Valpolicella Ripasso 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Asda, Extra Special,
Valpolicella Ripasso 2016 (14%)
O 86 Bottega, Venedikà, Venezia
2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Cà dei Maghi, Sanzenel
Amandorlato, Verona 2011 (16%)
O 86 Ca' Piadera, Pierón Cabernet
Franc, Marca Trevigiana 2016 (12%)
O 86 Cantina di Monteforte,
Valpolicella Ripasso 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Cantina di Negrar, Black Label,
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
2015 (15.8%)
O 86 Cantina Di Verona, Valpolicella
2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Cantina Valpantena, Premium
Apasio, Verona 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Cantine di Ora, Amicone 2015
(14.5%)
O 86 Cesari, Jèma Corvina, Corvina
Verona 2013 (13.7%)
O 86 Collina del Sole, Amarone della
Valpolicella 2014 (15%)
O 86 Corte Giara, La Groletta,
Amarone della Valpolicella 2015 (15%)
O 86 Corte San Benedetto,
Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Ripasso 2013 (14.5%)
O 86 Dal Maso, Montemitorio Tai
Rosso, Colli Berici 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Domìni Veneti, Biologico,
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
2015 (16%)
O 86 Famiglia Pasqua, Passione
Sentimento 2016 (14%)
O 86 Fratelli Recchia, Waitrose,
Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Ripasso 2015 (14.5%)
O 86 Giorgio Cecchetto, Raboso,
Piave 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Giuseppe Campagnola,
Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Ripasso 2016 (13.5%)
O 86 Gran Passione 2017 (14%)
O 86 I Campi, Campo Ciotoli,
Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2015
(14.5%)
O 86 Latium Morini, Campo Prognai,
Valpolicella Superiore 2014 (15%)
O 86 Le Bignele, Valpolicella
Classico Superiore Ripasso 2015
(14%)
O 86 Le Guaite di Noemi, Amarone
della Valpolicella 2009 (17%)
O 86 Mabis, Selezione Fellini,
Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Ripasso 2014 (13.5%)
O 86 Marks & Spencer, Valpolicella
Ripasso 2015 (13.5%)
O 86 Monte Zovo, Ca'Linverno,
Verona 2013 (15.5%)
O 86 Monteci, San Michele, Amarone
della Valpolicella Classico 2012
(16%)
O 86 Ornella Molon, Piave Malanotte
2011 (14%)
O 86 Palazzo Maffei, Conte di Valle
Corvina, Verona 2015 (15%)
O 86 Palazzo Maffei, Conte di Valle,
Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2015
(14.5%)
O 86 Piccoli, Emblema 2013 (15%)
O 86 Postumia, Savian Merlot, Lison
Pramaggiore 2017 (12.5%)
O 86 Recchia, Le Muraie, Valpolicella
Classico Superiore Ripasso 2014
(14.5%)
O 86 Recchia, Masùa di Jago,
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
2014 (16%)
O 86 San Cassiano, Amarone della
Valpolicella 2014 (15.5%)
O 86 Santa Sofia, Montegradella,
Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2015
(14%)
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O 86 Savian, Refosco dal Peduncolo
Rosso, Lison Pramaggiore 2017 (13%)
O 86 Scriani, Valpolicella Classico
Superiore Ripasso 2015 (14%)
O 86 Tenuta Col Sandago, Wildbacher,
Colli Trevigniani 2012 (13%)
O 86 Tenuta Vignega, Biologico,
Amarone della Valpolicella 2011
(15.5%)
O 86 Tèrio Le Uve, Calle dei Merli
Carmenere 2016 (13%)
O 86 Tinazzi, Salvego, Verona 2016
(14%)
O 86 Valore Vino, Sirèsa,
Valpolicella 2016 (12.8%)
O 86 Villa Canestrari, Plenum,
Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva
2011 (15.5%)
O 86 Villa San Carlo, Valpolicella
Ripasso Superiore 2013 (14%)
O 86 Villa Sandi, Filio Corpore
Cabernet, Marca Trevigiana 2013 (13%)
O 86 Villabella, Amarone della
Valpolicella Classico 2011 (14.8%)
O 86 Vini dei Cardinali, Amarone
della Valpolicella 2014 (14.5%)
O 86 Vivaldi, ai Colli, Valpolicella
Ripasso 2016 (13.4%)
Bronze
sweet white
O 89 Quota 101, Il Gelso di Lapo
Passito, Fior d'Arancio Colli Euganei
2014 (13%)
O 88 Corte Mainente, Luna Nova,
Recioto di Soave 2016 (14%)
O 88 Montegrande, Fior D'Arancio
Passito, Fior d'Arancio Colli Euganei
2012 (12%)
Bronze
sweet red
O 87 Domìni Veneti, Vigneti di
Moron, Recioto della Valpolicella
2013 (13.8%)

UK shopper’s guide
Your handy shopping list of selected DWWA 2018 winners from the UK’s leading high-street merchants
BEST IN SHOW
O97 Klein Constantia, Vin de Constance,
Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa 2014
£45/ 50cl
PLATINUM
O97 Camel Valley, Pinot Noir Rosé Brut,
Cornwall, Engand, UK 2015 £28
O97 Barone Ricasoli, Colledilà, Chianti
Classico Gran Selezione, Tuscany, Italy
2013 £39
GOLD
O95 Bodegas Juan Gil, The Society’s
Southern Spanish Red Monastrell, Jumilla,
Spain 2016 £5.75
O96 Château Doisy Daëne, Barsac 2CC,
Bordeaux, France 2015 £38
SILVER
O92 Kumeu River, The Society’s Exhibition
Chardonnay, Kumeu/Huapai, Auckland,
New Zealand 2016 £14.95
O91 Freycinet, The Society’s Exhibition
Chardonnay, East Coast, Tasmania,
Australia 2016 £16
O91 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, Nies’chen
Grosse Lage Riesling Kabinett, Mosel,
Germany 2016 £14.95
O90 Dveri-Pax, Furmint, Stajerska
Slovenija, Podravje, Slovenia 2016 £10.95
O93 The Society’s, Valpolicella Ripasso
Superiore, Veneto, Italy 2015 £10.50
O92 Nicolas Perrin, The Society’s
Exhibition, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône,
France 2015 £13.50
O91 Mount Langi Ghiran, The Society’s
Exhibition Shiraz, Victoria, Australia 2014 £16
O90 Dourthe, Château Pey La Tour
Reserve, Bordeaux Supérieur, France 2015
£11.50
BRONZE
O89 Pazo de Villarei, Albariño, Rías
Baixas, Spain 2017 £9.50
O88 Famille Hugel, The Society’s
Exhibition Gewürztraminer, Alsace, France
2013 £14.95
O88 Pazo de Señorans, The Society’s
Exhibition Albariño, Rías Baixas, Spain
2016 £14.50
O88 The Society’s, Grüner Veltliner,
Niederösterreich, Austria 2017 £8.25
O89 Catena, The Society’s Exhibition
Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2016 £10.95
O87 Château Cantegril, Sauternes,
Bordeaux, France 2015 £20
BEST IN SHOW
O97 Bodegas Fabre, Viñalba Gran
Reservado Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza,
Argentina 2015 £16.99
GOLD
O95 Laurent-Perrier, Grand Siècle Brut,
Champagne, France NV £135
O95 Blind River, Sauvignon Blanc,
Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New
Zealand 2017 £11.99
O95 Majestic, Definition Malbec, Mendoza,
Argentina 2017 £11.99
SILVER
O91 Majestic, Loves Chardonnay, Western
Cape, South Africa 2017 £6.99
O90 Araldica, Definition, Gavi, Piedmont,
Italy 2017 £11.99
O90 Bellingham, The Bernard Series Old
Vine Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region, South
Africa 2017 £13.49
O90 Majestic, Definition Albariño, Rías
Baixas, Spain 2016 £11.99
O90 Pasqua, Passione Sentimento,
Veneto, Italy 2017 £11.99
O91 Majestic, Definition Claret, Médoc,
Bordeaux, France 2014 £11.99
BRONZE
O89 Heidsieck & Co Monopole, Gold Top
Brut, Champagne, France 2010 £27.99
O87 Bouvet Ladubay, Brut, Saumur, Loire,
France NV £12.99
O89 Majestic, Definition Grüner Veltliner,
Niederösterreich, Austria 2017 £8.99
O89 Majestic, Loves Grüner Veltliner,
Hungary 2017 £6.99
O87 Gabb Family Vineyards, Chardonnay,
Stellenbosch, South Africa 2017 £14.99
O87 Majestic, Definition Chenin Blanc,
Stellenbosch, South Africa 2017 £12.99
O87 Majestic, Mon Plaisir du Sud Blanc, IGP
Pays d’Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2016 £7.99
O86 Devil’s Creek, Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough, New Zealand 2016 £9.99
O86 Majestic, Loves Sauvignon Blanc,
Central Valley, Chile 2017 £6.99
O88 Majestic, Mon Plaisir de la Vallée
Cabernet Franc, Vin de France 2015 £7.99
HIGH-STREET WINNERS
PLATINUM
O97 Heartland, Directors’ Cut Shiraz,
Langhorne Creek, South Australia 2014 £22
O97 Querciabella, Chianti Classico,
Tuscany, Italy 2015 £24
GOLD
O95 Laurent-Perrier, Grand Siècle Brut,
Champagne, France NV £110
O96 Umani Ronchi, Casal di Serra,
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico
Superiore, Le Marche, Italy 2017 £14
O96 Lothian Vineyards, Vineyard Selection
Pinot Noir, Elgin, South Africa 2016 £18.50
SILVER
O90 Laurent-Perrier, Cuvée Rosé Brut,
Champagne, France NV £62
O92 Santolin, Gladysdale Chardonnay,
Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia 2016 £22
O90 Bougrier, Gamay-Grolleau, Rosé
d’Anjou, Loire, France 2017 £8.75
O90 Famille Sumeire, Château Coussin,
Côtes de Provence Ste-Victoire, France
2017 £15
O94 Yalumba, The Scribbler Cabernet
Sauvignon-Shiraz, Barossa, South Australia
2015 £16
O90 Poggio Argentiera, Ventoso, Morellino
di Scansano, Tuscany, Italy 2016 £12.75
O90 Santolin, Gladysdale Pinot Noir, Yarra
Valley, Victoria, Australia 2016 £24
O90 Bodegas Albalá, Don PX, Montilla-
Moriles, Spain 1988 £25
BRONZE
O89 Laurent-Perrier, La Cuvée Brut,
Champagne, France NV £43
O89 Druzovič, SiSi Riesling, Stajerska
Slovenija, Podravje, Slovenia 2017 £9.75
O88 Druzovič, SiSi Sauvignon Blanc,
Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje, Slovenia
2017 £9.75
O88 Famille Sumeire, Château l’Afrique
César à Sumeire, Côtes de Provence,
France 2017 £28
O88 Cellers Sant Rafel, Joana, Montsant,
Spain 2017 £10.50
O88 San Marzano, 10 Silo Negroamaro,
Puglia, Italy 2017 £9.50
O88 San Marzano, 10 Silo Primitivo, Puglia,
Italy 2017 £10.50
➢
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O97 Camel Valley, Pinot Noir Rosé Brut,
Cornwall, England, UK 2015 £29.99
GOLD
O96 Waitrose, Grüner Veltliner,
Niederösterreich, Austria 2017 £7.99
O95 Stellenrust, Stellenbosch Manor
Cinsault, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2017
£9.99
SILVER
O90 Bluebell Vineyard, Hindleap Blanc de
Blancs Brut, East Sussex, England, UK 2014
£27.99
O90 Camel Valley, Cornwall Brut,
Cornwall, England, UK 2014 £27.99
O90 Jenkyn Place, Classic Cuvée Brut,
Hampshire, Engand, UK 2013 £24.99
O90 Waitrose, Brut, Champagne, France
£19.99
O93 Kaapzicht, Kliprug Chenin Blanc,
Stellenbosch, South Africa 2017 £13.99
O90 Cederberg Cellars, Waitrose Chenin
Blanc, Cederberg, South Africa 2017 £8.99
O90 Giesen, Dillons Point Sauvignon
Blanc, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New
Zealand 2017 £9.49
O90 Marisco Vineyards, The Ned
Sauvignon Blanc, Waihopai Valley,
Marlborough, New Zealand 2017 £10.99
O90 O'Leary Walker, Polish Hill River
Riesling, Clare Valley, South Australia 2017
£12.99
O90 Waitrose, Reserva Sauvignon Blanc,
Aconcagua Valley, Chile 2017 £7.49
O91 Cave St-Désirat, Coeur de Rochevine,
St-Joseph, Rhône, France 2015 £29.99
O90 Cederberg Cellars, Waitrose Shiraz,
Cederberg, South Africa 2016 £8.99
O90 Waitrose, Romanian Pinot Noir,
Dealurile Munteniei, Muntenia & Oltenia,
Romania 2017 £5.99
O93 Denbies, Noble Harvest, Surrey,
England, UK 2016 £19.99/37.5cl
O92 Viniberia, Cayetano del Pino y Cia,
Palo Cortado, Sherry, Spain NV
£11.49/37.5cl
O91 Symington Family Estates, In
Partnership with Waitrose Reserve Tawny,
Port, Portugal NV £13.49
BRONZE
O89 Waitrose, Blanc de Blancs Brut,
Champagne, France NV £23.99
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VALUE PLATINUM
O97 Workshop Wine Co, Mastercraft
Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Valley,
Marlborough, New Zealand 2017 £10
O97 Morrisons, Ruby, Port, Portugal NV £7.25
GOLD
O95 Morrisons, The Best Gran Montaña
Reserve Chardonnay, Uco Valley, Mendoza,
Argentina 2016 £9
SILVER
O90 Morrisons, The Best Brut Prosecco,
Veneto, Italy NV £8
O90 Morrisons, The Best Godello,
Monterrei, Spain 2017 £8
O90 Morrisons, The Best Grüner Veltliner,
Niederösterreich, Austria 2017 £8
O90 Morrisons, The Best Sauvignon Blanc,
Western Cape, South Africa 2017 £6.50
O91 Morrisons, Malbec, San Juan,
Argentina 2017 £4.75
O91 Morrisons, The Best Amarone della
Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy 2015 £15
O90 Morrisons, The Best Gran Montaña
Reserve Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza,
Argentina 2016 £7.50
O90 Morrisons, The Best Pinotage,
Swartland, South Africa 2017 £6.50
O91 Lustau, Morrisons, The Best Oloroso,
Sherry, Spain NV £6
O93 Morrisons, Special Reserve, Port,
Portugal NV £8.50
O91 Symington, Morrisons, The Best 10
Year Old Tawny, Port, Portugal NV £12
BRONZE
O87 Morrisons, The Best Brut Cava, Spain
2016 £8.25
O86 Cimislia, Morrisons, Chalkboard Pinot
Grigio, Moldova 2017 £4.25
O86 Morrisons, The Best Fiano, Menfi,
Sicily, Italy 2017 £6
O86 Morrisons, The Best Grillo, Menfi,
Sicily, Italy 2017 £7.25
O86 Morrisons, Chalkboard Pinot Noir,
Central Valley, Chile 2016 £4.65
O86 Morrisons, The Best Bourgogne,
Burgundy, France 2016 £8
PLATINUM
O97 Camel Valley, Pinot Noir Rosé Brut,
Cornwall, England, UK 2015 £31
SILVER
O91 Booths, Brut, East Sussex, England, UK
NV £21
O90 Booths, Rosé Brut, Champagne,
France NV £26
O94 Concha y Toro, Marques de Casa
Concha Chardonnay, Limarí Valley, Chile
2016 £12
O92 Booths, Vouvray, Loire, France 2017
£10
O91 Booths, Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough, New Zealand 2017 £8.75
O90 Booths, Chenin Blanc, Coastal
Region, South Africa 2017 £7.50
O90 Cavit, Terrazze della Luna Pinot
Grigio, Trentino, Trentino-Alto Adige/
Südtirol, Italy 2017 £8.75
O90 Miguel Torres Chile, Days of Summer
Muscat, Itata Valley, Chile 2017 £9
O92 Booths, Shiraz, Coastal Region, South
Africa 2016 £7.50
O91 Booths, Gran Norte, Crianza, Rioja,
Spain 2013 £9.75
O90 Booths, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy 2012
£17.50
O90 Colomé, Malbec, Calchaquíes, Salta,
Argentina 2016 £18
O90 Leyda, Reserva Pinot Noir, Leyda
Valley, San Antonio, Chile 2017 £10.25
O94 Royal Tokaji, Blue Label 5 Puttonyos
Aszú, Tokaj, Hungary 2014 £12.25/50cl
O90 Booths, Fino, Sherry, Spain NV £7.75
BRONZE
O89 Booths, Brut, Champagne, France
2006 £34
O88 Booths, Brut, Champagne, France NV
£23
O88 Colomé, Torrontés, Calchaquíes,
Salta, Argentina 2017 £12
O88 Catena Zapata, Malbec, Mendoza,
Argentina 2016 £13

GOLD
O96 De Saint Gall, Marks & Spencer Brut
Grand Cru, Champagne, France 2012 £35
O96 Lo Abarca, Marks & Spencer Riesling,
San Antonio, Chile 2017 £10
O95 Vaglio, Marks & Spencer, Uco Valley,
Mendoza, Argentina 2017 £10
O95 Marks & Spencer, The Party Malbec,
Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2017 £14
SILVER
O91 Marks & Spencer, Delacourt Blanc de
Blancs Brut, Champagne, France 2008 £35
O90 Herbert Beaufort, Carte d’Or Brut
Grand Cru, Champagne, France NV £35
O92 Cape Point Vineyards, Marks &
Spencer Sauvignon Blanc, Cape Town,
South Africa 2017 £10
O91 Castro Martin, Marks & Spencer
Albariño, Rías Baixas, Spain 2016 £13.50
O90 La Prendina Estate, Marks & Spencer
Pinot Grigio, Provincia de Mantova,
Lombardy, Italy 2017 £10.50
O90 Marks & Spencer, Jordi Miró Garnacha
Blanca, Terra Alta, Spain 2017 £10
O90 Marks & Spencer, Sauvignon Blanc,
Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand
2017 £11
O90 Stepp, Marks & Spencer S Riesling,
Pfalz, Germany 2016 £15
O90 Tbilvino, Marks & Spencer Qvevris,
Kakheti, Georgia 2015 £10
O90 Villiera, Marks & Spencer Barrel
Fermented Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch,
South Africa 2017 £12
O91 Marks & Spencer, Rosé d’Anjou, Loire,
France 2017 £8
O92 Marks & Spencer, Bardolino, Veneto,
Italy 2017 £10
O91 Marks & Spencer, Helderberg Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, South
Africa 2016 £10
O90 Burra Brook, Marks & Spencer
Cabernet Sauvignon, South Eastern
Australia 2017 £7
O90 Marks & Spencer, CM Carmenère,
Elqui Valley, Chile 2017 £9
O90 Tierra Y Hombre, Marks & Spencer
Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley, Chile 2017 £7
O90 Marks & Spencer, Very Rare Pedro
Ximenez, Sherry, Spain NV £9/37.5cl
GOLD
O96 HJ Fabre, Reserva Cabernet
Sauvignon, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza,
Argentina 2016 £15.99
O95 Bodegas Fabre, HJ Fabre Gran
Reserva Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2015
£17.99
O95 HJ Fabre, Barrel Selection Malbec,
Patagonia, Argentina 2016 £15.99
SILVER
O92 Château Sixtine, Châteauneuf-du-
Pape, Rhône, France 2017 £27
O91 RedHeads, Whip-Hand Cabernet
Sauvignon, Barossa, South Australia 2015
£25
O90 Château La Clarière Laithwaite,
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, France 2015
£24
O90 Château La Garde, Pessac-Léognan,
Bordeaux, France 2014 £22
O90 Diffonty, Cuvée du Vatican,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France 2016
£22.99
O90 RedHeads, Princess of Thieves,
Barossa, South Australia 2016 £17.99
O90 Schroeder Estate, Malbec, Patagonia,
Argentina 2017 £12.99
BRONZE
O88 Wyfold Vineyard, Brut, Oxfordshire,
England, UK 2013 £33
O89 Wyfold Vineyard, Rosé Brut,
Oxfordshire, England, UK 2014 £29.99
O88 Hermann Seifried, Split Rock
Sauvignon Blanc, Nelson, New Zealand
2017 £11.99
O89 Château Sixtine, Châteauneuf-du-
Pape, Rhône, France 2016 £27
O88 Barbadillo, Bambera, Cádiz, Spain
2016 £9.99
O88 Heinrich Hartl, Classic Pinot Noir,
Thermenregion, Niederösterreich, Austria
2016 £14.99
O87 RedHeads, Nobs & Snobs Malbec-
Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2016 £14.99
O86 Château de Colombe, Castillon Côtes
de Bordeaux, France 2016 £13.99
O86 RedHeads, Night of the Living Red,
Cross-Regional Blend, Australia 2016 £16.99
O86 RedHeads, The Corroboree Shiraz,
Barossa & Clare Valley, South Australia
2016 £14.99
HIGH-STREET WINNERS
GOLD
O95 Stellenrust, Chenin Blanc,
Stellenbosch, South Africa 2017 £8
SILVER
O90 Laurent-Perrier, Cuvée Rosé Brut,
Champagne, France NV £60
O92 Bellingham, The Bernard Series
Whole Bunch Roussanne, Coastal Region,
South Africa 2017 £10
O94 Bellingham, The Bernard Series
Basket Press Syrah, Coastal Region, South
Africa 2015 £13.50
O94 Fontanafredda, Barolo, Piedmont,
Italy 2013 £22
BRONZE
O88 Bodegas Ondarre, Era Costana,
Crianza, Rioja, Spain 2016 £5.75
O87 Château Cambon La Pelouse,
Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France 2015 £21
O86 Barossa Valley Estate, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Barossa Valley, South Australia
2016 £12
O86 Brown Brothers, Explorer Tarrango,
Victoria, Australia 2017 £7.50
O86 Sainsbury's, Taste the Difference
Sierra de Andia, Navarra, Spain 2015 £7
COMMENDED
O85 Ladubay, Sainsbury’s Taste the
Difference Brut, Crémant de Loire, France
NV £11
O84 Sainsbury’s, Taste the Difference,
Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
2012 £16
O85 Sainsbury’s, Taste the Difference,
St-Emilion, Bordeaux, France 2016 £13
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SILVER
O90 Asda, Chenin Blanc,
Swartland, South Africa 2017 £6
O90 Asda, Clara Hills Albariño,
Rías Baixas, Spain 2017 £7.18
O90 Asda, Extra Special
Chenin Blanc, Paarl, South
Africa 2017 £6
O90 Asda, Extra Special,
Vernaccia di San Gimignano,
Tuscany, Italy 2017 £7.78
O90 Asda, The Wine Atlas
Cococciola, Terre di Chieti,
Abruzzo, Italy 2016 £5.48
O90 Asda, Yellowwood
Mountain Chardonnay,
Western Cape, South Africa
2017 £4.98
O92 Asda, Busby Estate
Shiraz, Langhorne Creek,
South Australia 2017 POA
O92 Asda, The Wine Atlas
Cinsault, Western Cape, South
Africa 2017 £5.48
O90 Asda, Busby Estate
Langhorne Creek Cabernet
Sauvignon, South Eastern
Australia 2017 £4.98
O90 Asda, Côtes du Rhône
Villages Plan de Dieu, Rhône,
France 2017 £8.98
O90 Asda, Cuvée Reserve,
Costières de Nimes, Rhône,
France 2016 £6.98
O90 Asda, Extra Special
Fairtrade Pinotage,
Breedekloof, South Africa
2017 POA
O90 Asda, Extra Special Pinot
Noir, Yarra Valley, Victoria,
Australia 2017 £7.98
O90 Asda, La Moneda
Premium Collection Malbec,
Central Valley, Chile 2017 £6.98
O90 Asda, Shiraz, Swartland,
South Africa 2016 £6
O90 Asda, Orbitali, Amarone
della Valpolicella, Veneto,
Italy 2013 POA
O90 Asda, The Wine Atlas,
Ventoux, Rhône, France 2016
£6.18
BRONZE
O89 Asda, Extra Special,
Barolo, Piedmont, Italy 2013 £15
O89 Asda, Extra Special,
Marques del Norte, Reserva,
Rioja, Spain 2014 £6.98
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SILVER
O90 Co-op, Irresistible
Special Cuvée Brut, Prosecco,
Veneto, Italy NV £7.99
O90 Co-op, Irresistible Chenin
Blanc, Darling, South Africa
2017 £4.79
O94 Co-op, Irresistible
Fairtrade Malbec, Famatina
Valley, La Rioja, Argentina
2016 £7.49
O92 Co-op, Fairtrade Bonarda-
Shiraz, Famatina Valley, La
Rioja, Argentina 2017 £4.99
O92 Co-op, Irresistible Malbec,
Bío Bío Valley, Chile 2016 £7.89
O91 Les Jamelles, Syrah, IGP
Pays d’Oc, Languedoc-
Roussillon, France 2016 £6.99
O90 Viñalba, Finca La 70
Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon,
Patagonia, Argentina 2017 £8.99
BRONZE
O86 Co-op, Irresistible Rosé
Brut, Spumante, Italy NV £7.99
O89 Co-op, Fairtrade
Chardonnay, Western Cape,
South Africa 2017 £5.99
O89 Co-op, Fairtrade
Chardonnay-Viognier, Western
Cape, South Africa 2017 £5.99
O88 Broglia, Co-op Truly
Irresistible, Gavi, Piedmont,
Italy 2017 £8.49
O88 Co-op, Irresistible Chablis,
Burgundy, France 2016 £11.99
O87 Les Jamelles, Viognier,
IGP Pays d’Oc, Languedoc-
Roussillon, France 2017 £6.99
O86 Co-op, Fairtrade
Torrontés- Chardonnay,
Famatina Valley, La Rioja,
Argentina 2017 £4.99
O86 Co-op, Irresistable
Chardonnay, Western
Australia 2016 £6.99
O86 Co-op, Irresistible
Viognier, IGP Pays d’Oc,
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2017 £7.99
O86 Co-op, Lime Tree
Chardonnay, South Eastern
Australia 2017 £4.99
O88 Co-op, Fairtrade Shiraz,
Western Cape, South Africa
2017 £5.99
O87 Co-op, Irresistible Viña
Gala Tempranillo, Crianza,
Rioja, Spain 2015 £7.29
SILVER
O90 Hush Heath Estate, Tesco
Finest, English Sparkling Brut,
Kent, England UK NV £18
O94 Fratelli Martini Secondo
Luigi, Tesco Finest, Barolo,
Piedmont, Italy 2013 £16
O90 Baron de Ley, Tesco
Finest, Viña del Cura, Gran
Reserva, Rioja, Spain 2011 £11
O90 Baron de Ley, Tesco
Finest, Viña del Cura, Reserva,
Rioja, Spain 2014 £8.50
O90 Les Grands Chais de
France, Tesco Finest, Minervois
La Livinière, Languedoc-
Roussillon, France 2015 £9.50
BRONZE
O88 Union Champagne, Tesco
Finest, Brut Premier Cru,
Champagne, France NV £19
O87 Castel Faglia, Tesco
Finest, Brut, Franciacorta,
Lombardy, Italy NV £15
O87 Union Champagne, Tesco
Finest, Blanc de Blancs Brut
Grand Cru, Champagne,
France 2012 £25
O86 Tesco, Finest, Sieur
d’Arques 1531 Rosé Brut,
Crémant de Limoux, Languedoc-
Roussillon, France 2015 £11
O89 Tesco, Finest, Chablis 1er
Cru, Burgundy, France 2016 £14
O88 Fournier Père et Fils,
Tesco Finest, Sancerre, Loire,
France 2017 £13
O87 Howard Park, Tesco
Finest, Tingleup Riesling,
Western Australia 2017 £8.50
O89 Château Val D’Or, Tesco
Finest, St-Emilion Grand Cru,
Bordeaux, France 2014 £16
O88 D’Arenberg, Tesco Finest
G-S-M, McLaren Vale, South
Australia 2015 £8
O87 De Bortoli, Tesco Finest
Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley,
Victoria, Australia 2017 £11
O87 Feudi, Tesco Finest
Aglianico, Irpinia, Campania,
Italy 2015 £9
O87 Limestone Coast Winery,
Tesco Finest Shiraz, Barossa
Valley, South Australia 2016 £10
O87 Maison Fortant, Tesco
Finest, St-Chinian, Languedoc-
Roussillon, France 2016 £7.50
SILVER
O91 Aldi, Exquisite Collection,
Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Sur
Lie, Loire, France 2017 £5.69
O90 Leaf Plucker, Sauvignon
Blanc, Western Cape, South
Africa 2017 £6.99
O90 Paul Mas, Aldi Exquisite
Collection Marsanne, IGP Pays
d’Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon,
France 2017 £5.99
O90 Aldi, Exquisite
Collection, Côtes de Provence,
France 2017 £6.69
BRONZE
O88 Aldi, Exquisite Collection,
Crémant du Jura, France 2015
£7.99
O88 Aldi, Exquisite Collection,
Albariño, Rías Baixas, Spain
2017 £6.29
O88 Aldi, Exquisite Collection,
Mâcon-Villages, Burgundy,
France 2017 £6.99
O86 Aldi, Exquisite Collection,
Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc-
Roussillon, France 2017 £6.29
O86 Aldi, Exquisite Collection,
Riesling, Clare Valley, South
Australia 2017 £6.99
O86 Toro Loco, Viura-
Sauvignon Blanc, Utiel
Requena, Spain 2017 £4.49
O88 Toro Loco, Utiel Requena,
Spain 2017 £3.89
O87 Aldi, Exquisite Collection,
Touraine, Loire, France 2017
£5.99
O88 Te Haupapa, Pinot Noir,
Central Otago, New Zealand
2017 £8.99
O87 Aldi, Exquisite Collection,
Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New
Zealand 2016 £6.59
O86 Domaine Ferrandiere,
Merlot, IGP Pays d’Oc,
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2017 £4.99
O86 Domaine Ferrandière,
Réserve, IGP Pays d’Oc,
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2017 £4.99
O86 Iron Horse, Shiraz, Barossa,
South Australia 2016 £6.99
O87 Sandara, Vinos de
España, Spain NV £5.25