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THE WARREN WINIARSKI TROPHY FOR CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SPONSORED BY ARCADIA VINEYARDS NEDERBURG II CENTURIES CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013
NEDERBURG WINES (PTY) LTD SOUTH AFRICA
Rich and plump dark fruit with serious structure with firm tannins. Good integration, mouthfilling with a savoury berry and herb tang
on the finish. Good expression of the variety. Built to last.
THE INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS GRAPE VARIETIES TROPHY
RUCHÉ DI CASTAGNOLE MONFERRATO DOCG LACCENTO 2015
SOC. AGR. MONTALBERA SRL
ITALY
It takes exceptionally ripe grapes and winemaking talent to achieve such perfection in this little-known, rare Piedmontese gem. Warm, scented and seductive on the nose, with sweet nuances of raspberry coulis and a dash of cloves; harmonious,
intense and genteel. Light carmine
red and flawless on the palate, soft
and silky, richly fruity. Pure
flavours, yet delicate and refined.
THE CHINESE WINE TROPHY
LIAONING CHANGYU GOLDEN VALLEY ICEWINE CHATEAU GOLDEN DIAMOND LEVEL ICEWINE 2015
CHANGYU PIONEER WINE CO. CHINA
Deep gold with orange lights. Intense nose of orange marmalade, dried apricots, quince, apple, butterscotch and nuts overlaid with lemon zest. The palate has racy acidity in
balance with richness of flavour and an unctuous texture. Excellent.
THE RIOJA TROPHY
ALTOS R RESERVA 2012
BODEGUEROS Y VITICULTORES ALTOS DE RIOJA
SPAIN
Deep crimson in colour. Bright, lifted and fragrant on the nose, with notes of
red cherry and autumn bramble fruits. The palate is bold with a lovely spicy edge. Juicy with complex
flavours and textures. A
beautiful example of a wonderful vintage.
THE SHERRY TROPHY
HARVEYS VERY OLD AMONTILLADO VORS BODEGAS FUNDADOR SPAIN
Deep tawny in colour. An expressive nose reveals an impressive assortment of coffee, chocolate, hazelnut, toffee apple and spice aromas. Medium bodied and dry on the palate, with sublime balance, mouthwatering acidity and a salty saline depth. Candied orange and
dried fruit flavours feature on a bright finish.
THE CHENIN BLANC TROPHY
STELLENRUST 52 BARREL FERMENTED CHENIN BLANC (STELLENBOSCH MANOR) 2016 STELLENRUST WINES
SOUTH AFRICA
Gold with a rich, complex nose packed with tropical fruit and intense vanilla spice from the classy oak. Dry with a lovely fruit richness, silky texture, beautifully balanced with crisp apple acidity. Underlying savoury
notes add layers to a long finish. Delicious.
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