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THE ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE TROPHY, SPONSORED
BY WAITROSE
WISTON ESTATE CUVÉE BRUT 2013 WISTON ESTATE
ENGLAND
Rich and creamy style with lovely savoury notes from development. Composed and elegant, with complex notes of brioche fruit and a long finish. Delightful.
THE SAUVIGNON BLANC TROPHY
TESCO FINEST* NORTH ROW VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016
VILLA MARIA ESTATE LTD NEW ZEALAND
Blackcurrant, passionfruit, with herby spicy notes. There is refreshing lemon acidity and an elegant and crisp dry palate that gives a long, lingering finish.
THE CHARDONNAY TROPHY, SPONSORED BY MISSION HILL WINERY JORDAN WINE ESTATE NINE YARDS CHARDONNAY 2015
JORDAN WINE ESTATE
SOUTH AFRICA
Classy Chardonnay with a wild element. Combines complex flavours of tropical fruit and savoury toast with honey. Seamless balanced palate with poised acidity and sensitive use of high-quality toasty oak. Lovely now
with scope to develop even
more complexity. One for
the long haul.
THE CAVA TROPHY
BODEGAS PINORD MARRUGAT MILLÉSIME CAVA 2011 BODEGAS PINORD SA
SPAIN
Lovely fine bubbles in the glass lead to aromas of floral white flowers, stone fruits, nuts and brioche. On the palate, elegant, full-bodied, fresh and delicious. Exceptional quality.
THE JANCIS ROBINSON TROPHY FOR RIESLING, SUPPORTED BY JANCISROBINSON.COM
MCGUIGAN SHORTLIST RIESLING 2010 AUSTRALIAN VINTAGE LTD AUSTRALIA
Very pale gold; aromatic nose with lemon and orange blossom accents over white peach and pale apricots. Delicate palate showing only a little maturity, with a hint of petrol, and racy acidity framing intense flavours. A lingering finish. Exciting.
THE SEMILLON TROPHY
McGUIGAN BIN 9000 SÉMILLON 2006
AUSTRALIAN VINTAGE
AUSTRALIA
Radiant straw yellow with a light golden hue. The nose displays aged aromas reminiscent of tangerines and orange blossom, with marmalade and candle wax in the background. A light, citrus- driven palate is supported by good minerality and a long refreshing finish.
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