A taste of Gold - 2013 IWC Awards are out
Laura on 17 May 2013
Yes, it is that time of year again and the International Wine Challenge 2013 results have been released. We are all so thrilled to see a great selection of our wines in the winning lineup. Below is a selection of wines that have taken home the Gold and Silver medals.
GOLD WINNERS
Syrah Reserva, Falernia 2010
"Elegant, perfumed nose with black fruits and violets and toasty hazelnuts. Delicate North Rhone style, pure and aromatic palate. Multi dimensional with long satisfying finish." £12.95
Single Vineyard Pinot Noir Cahuil, 2011
"Good depth with lots of juicy, red berry fruit, some savoury spice, smooth tannins and good length." £15.50
Yealands Estate Grüner Veltliner, 2012
"Pronounced peach and white blossom nose, crisp and lively, citrus and peach, gently honeyed, morish and lovely" £12.75
Future Vintages
Brunello di Montalcino, Barbi 2008
"Floral, tender cherry flavours growing up into herbal and leather notes. Very very Tuscan, authentic, lifted, full of charm, harmonious, elegant and silky. This belongs on the dining table: Gorgeous." £34.00
Patricius Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Aszú, 2003
"Nose showing secondary development with hints of praline, pear and cinnamon. Palate unbelievable delicate and silky with a very long clean fresh aftertaste." £28.50
Peller Estates Oak Aged Icewine, 2011
"Seductive honeysuckle caramelised orange and spiced tones. Vibrant grapefruit, luscious and racy." £34.00
Peller Estates Riesling Icewine, 2008
"Aromatic honeysuckle, strawberries and cream palate, clean balanced fresh finish." £39.00
SILVER WINNERS
Gigondas " Les Hauts de Montmirail", 2011
Ridgeview Fitzrovia Rose, 2010
Rosso di Montalcino, Il Poggione 2011
Brunello di Montalcino, Il Poggione 2008