2019 Awards | Top 12
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Hatten Wines, Hatten Wines Sparkling Brut Tunjung, NV
BEST TROPHY
A beautiful tropical perfume of lychee, mango and peach. The palate has good concentration and is fresh and well balanced. A delicious wine that is unique and refreshing.
Grande Polaire, Grande Polaire Yamanashi Koshu Barrel Fermentation, 2017
BEST TROPHY
Some complexities beyond a fruit spectrum of citrus peel and nectarines, integrated lees and subtle oak. The palate is textural, with very balanced fruit weight and oak. Finish is long and well handled.
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Grande Polaire, Grande Polaire Dry Koshu, 2017
GOLD MEDAL
Lively, tropical fruits on the nose with a hint of sake and grapefruits. The palate is concentrated, with good length and fruit focus, followed by an intense retronasal finish.
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Château Mercian, Château Mercian Hosaka Muscat Bailey A 2014
BEST TROPHY
Moderate colour density, clean and bright hue. Very charming nose with sweet-sour plums and integrated toasty oak. The palate is savoury, well structured, with a good backbone of acidity bringing freshness and length. A delightful wine.
Carmel Winery, Carmel Mediterranean, 2014
GOLD MEDAL
Rich density of colour and a fresh hue for its age, this wine is an
eclectic blend that somehow manages to respect all 7 varieties within. The palate has intense fruits, seamless but very present tannins, and a long and balanced finish due to the great acidity.
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Li's Vineyard, Li’s Shiraz, 2016
GOLD MEDAL
Bright and varietal with lifted aromatics of pepper and blackcurrants. A soft and refined structure carried out with beautiful tannins. A fantastic wine that has good length.
Arba Wine, Pino Arba Pinot Noir Reserva, 2013
GOLD MEDAL
Good colour density. Intense aromatics, with lactone-like oak characters and red berries. Nicely structural, with ripe fruit, spices and comforting charry oak. A nice concentration of flavours that leads to a long, sweet fruit finish. This wine is aged well with good balance.
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Siam Winery, Monsoon Valley Signature Red, 2014
GOLD MEDAL
Nice rich colour. A complex nose of lifted fruits, charred oak and a hint of earthiness. The palate has fine, structural tannins, moderate fruit weight, some nice flavours of berry fruits. A well-balanced wine with a good finish.
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Carmel Winery, SV Malbec Admon, 2014
GOLD MEDAL
Beautiful rich colour as expected from this variety. Sweet cherries, violets and liquorice on the nose. Well structured with a bold fruit spectrum and weight. A seriously good wine with freshness, intensity and balance.
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Silver Heights, Silver Heights Family Reserve, 2014
GOLD MEDAL
Complex nose of dried Italian herbs, cured meat and cherry compote. The palate is seamless, with very fine tannins, a very high fruit sweetness and true varietal characters. A well aged and a well-balanced wine, charming.
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Liaoning Sanhe Winery, Ice Wine Golden Vessel, 2015
BEST TROPHY
Strong noble rot characters, with honey, dried apricot and fig aromas. The palate is lovely and sweet with the acid providing great balance. A juicy and clean finish.
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Huanren Senpatina Icewine Manor, Senpatina, 2017
GOLD MEDAL
A heady aroma of honeysuckle, apricot, and marmalade that is bright and fresh. The palate reflects the nose and is paired well with the great acidity and an excellent sugar balance.