2010 Wineshow Results - Gimblett Gravels

Gimblett Gravels is a brand owned by an association of New Zealand wineries and winegrowers in the Hawkes Bay region of the eastern North Island.

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2010 Wineshow Results

Gold medals - Liquorland International Wine Competition - 2010

4 Gimblett Gravels red wines secured Gold Medals at the above show, formerly known as the Liquorland Top 100 competition.

The award winning wines were as follows:

Merlot Class
Te Awa Left Field Merlot 2007

Shiraz/Syrah Class
Esk Valley Winemakers Reserve Syrah 2007
Squawking Magpie The Stoned Crow Syrah 2008
Vidal Wines Reserve Syrah 2006

Trophy results are to be anounced in June.

For further information, visit www.wineshow.co.nz.

IWC Gold for John Forrest Collection Syrah

The 2006 vintage John Forrest Collection Syrah, from the Newton Forrest Gimblett Gravels vineyard, has just secured the auspicious accolade of a Gold Medal at the 2010 International Wine Challenge.

This result reinforces the Gold Medal won in the 2009 Tri-Nations Wine Challenge, together with the rave reviews from leading wine critics such as Huon Hooke and Bob Campbell MW:

"From Hawkes Bay's famous Gimblett Gravels, this is a cool-climate shiraz with lots of black pepper and spice aromas. Medium-bodied, soft and finely balanced, it has smooth, gentle tannins. Good now but should keep for 10 years. 93/100". Tasting was by Huon Hooke

“Dense yet elegant syrah with a range of flavours from floral to dark berry and from chocolate to black olive, plus a seasoning of cracked black pepper. Fruit is supported by firm yet sweet, ripe fruit tannins and classy oak that, while clearly evident, allows varietal flavours to occupy centre stage. Quite youthful wine that shows plenty of cellaring potential. Made from grapes grown in the Gimblett Gravels area of Hawkes Bay”. Gourmet Traveller NZ Syrah Tasting, June 2009 – 97 Points, 5 Stars.

“Dense yet elegant Syrah with a range of flavours from floral to dark berry and from chocolate to black olive plus a seasoning of cracked black pepper. Fruit is supported by firm yet sweet, ripe fruit tannins and classy oak that, while clearly evident, allows varietal flavours to occupy centre-stage. Quite youthful wine that shows plenty of cellaring potential. Made from grapes grown in the Gimblett Gravels area of Hawke's Bay.” Bob Campbell, April 2009 95 Points, 5 Stars

Villa Maria Gold at Decanter World Wine Awards

The results of the 2010 Decanter World Wine Awards have just been announced, with Villa Maria's Reserve Merlot 2008 - from the Gimblett Gravels - securing a prized Gold award.

For further results, visit www.decanter.com.

Sydney International Top 100 2010

5 Gimblett Gravels wines achieved the distinction of a Blue Gold medal with 4 of the wines also ranked in the Top 100 wines of show.

Winners were:

Mills Reef Elspeth Syrah 2007 - Blue Gold & Top 100
Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2007 - Blue Gold & Top 100
Trinity Hill Tempranillo 2008 - Blue Gold & Top 100
Wild Rock Angels Dust Reserve Syrah 2007 - Blue Gold & Top 100
Trinity Hill Montepulciano 2009 - Blue Gold

The following wines were Highly Commended:

Villa Maria Reserve Merlot 2007
Trinity Hill Noble Viognier 2008

Royal Easter Show Wine Awards

3 trophies and 12 gold medals have been awarded to Gimblett Gravels wines.

Trophies were awarded to:

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Predominant Class
Villa Maria Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008

Merlot Class
Church Road Cuvee Merlot 2007

Syrah Class
Trinity Hill Homage Syrah 2007

Gold Medals were awarded to:

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Predominant Class
Mills Reef Elspeth Trust Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Te Awa Cabernet Merlot 2007
Trinity Hill The Gimblett 2007
Villa Maria Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008

Merlot Class
Church Road Cuve Merlot 2007
Te Awa Left Field Merlot 2007
Villa Maria Reserve Merlot 2007

Syrah Class
Esk Valley Winemakers Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2007
Trinity Hill Homage Syrah 2007
Vidal Reserve Syrah 2006
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Syrah 2008

Chardonnay Class
Squawking Magpie Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2007

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