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Noble One Botrytis Semillon has been awarded Double Gold for 2009 and

Trophy - Best Dessert Wine for 2008 at the 2013 Six Nations Wine Challenge.

A very proud moment for the De Bortoli family.

Through the distilled passion of three generations of winemaking, Noble

One was born. Thirty one years and 28 vintages later, this Australian wine has been decorated with 130 trophies and

396 gold medals.

This distinguished drop was served to Crown Prince Frederick and Princess

Mary of Denmark just before their wedding and presented to Pope

Benedict XVI at the Vatican.

While Darren’s grandfather, Vittorio, would have been suitably impressed with all these honours, he no doubt would have preferred to sit at your

table and discuss your life’s pursuits over a bottle of his grandson’s finest.

The De Bortoli family would like to congratulate all winners at the 2013 Six

Nations Wine Challenge.

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Similar in style to the Sagrantino, this wine offers ripe fruit aromas and flavours but with darker

fruit characteristics than that of its counterpart.

More black cherry as opposed to raspberry and riper red fruit flavours.

Susbstantial but very fine grain tannins,complimented well by the acid to

produce an intense all round mouth-feel.

Sagrantino is a grape variety originallygrown in the region of Central Italy.

The style offers big velvety tannins andis dark cherry-purple in colour.

The bouquet has dark brooding red fruits and the palate displays spearmint,

rhubarb and dark cherry with liftedspicy fruits.

This wine suits the culinary style of theMediterranean along with healthy

serves of pasta.

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CELEBRATING50 YEARS OF AN AuSTRALIAN ICON

Six Nations Wine Challenge Chardonnay Trophy for 2013

Australia’s 2nd Most Collected Chardonnay, Wine Ark 2013

Australia’s Most Collected Cabernet, Wine Ark 2013 and 2009

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Published By: Association of Australian Boutique Winemakers Inc

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PO Box 254 Ashfield NSW Australia 1800

Email: [email protected]: 6nationswine.com.au

Publisher/Editor: Judith KennedyDesigner: [email protected]

Researcher: Tania De CegliePrinter: Hillscroft Management

All rights reserved. Printed in Sydney Australia.

the Six Nations Wine Challenge 2

Bob Campbell MW 4

Huon Hooke 5

Dan Berger 6

Eduardo Brethauer 7

Fabricio Portelli 8

Michael Fridjhon 9

A Note from the President 11

A Note from the Chairman 13

Wine of Show 14

Trophy WinnersClass 1 - Sparkling Wine 17

Class 2 - Riesling 19

Class 3 - Aromatic (Non Riesling) 21

Class 4 - Other Whites 23

Class 5 - Sauvignon Blanc 25

Class 6 - Chardonnay 27

Class 7 - White Blends 28

Class 8 - Pinot Noir 29

Class 9 - Merlot & Carmenere 31

Class 10 - Malbec 33

Class 11 - Shiraz 34

Class 12 - Cabernet Sauvignon 35

Class 13 - Major Red Varietals 37

Class 14 - Other Red Varietals 39

Class 15 - Bordeaux Blends 40

Class 16 - Red Blends (Non Bordeaux) 41

Class 17 - Dessert 43

Results Summary & All Medals 46

About Each NationArgentina 56

Australia 58

Chile 60

New Zealand 62

South Africa 64

America 66

List of Entrants 68

Index

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What is the Six Nations Wine Challenge all about and how does it work?

The challenging countries are Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States of America.

Unique?

Unique? Yes! This is the only wine show in the world where

the wines come in exclusively by invitation from the Judges.

”Because the wines are all selected by each of the judges

the standard of wine quality must surely be higher than any

competition of this size in the world”. Bob Campbell MW.

The Objective

The objective of the Challenge is to discover the New World

Champions by asking a judge from each country to choose their

best wines and have them all compete against each other in a

giant blind tasting of 600 wines.

Seventeen Classes

There are seventeen classes:

Sparkling; Riesling; Chardonnay; Aromatic (non Riesling);

Sauvignon Blanc; Other White Varieties; White Blends;

Pinot Noir; Merlot/Carmenere; Malbec; Bordeaux Blends;

Red Blends Non Bordeaux; Major Red Varieties; Other Red

Varieties; Shiraz/Syrah; Cabernet Sauvignon and Dessert Wine.

Each Judge is set the task of selecting 100 wines across the

17 Classes with a maximum of 10 in any one class -

the best in their country regardless of size of company and

quantity available.

During three days of intense judging the six judges score the

wines blind and their scores determine the Nation of Show,

The Wine of Show, Red and White Wines of Show. A trophy is

awarded for the top scoring wine in each of the 17 classes.

Double Gold, Gold and Medals of Excellence are also awarded.

The six international Challenge judges are all featured on the next few pages.

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Bob Campbell

Master of Wine – Auckland New Zealand

Bob Campbell was the second New Zealander and is one

of only 300 people in the world to hold the Master of Wine

qualification.

He is wine editor of Your Home & Garden, Taste magazine and

the Air NZ In-flight magazine as well as being New Zealand

editor for Gourmet Traveller Wine. Bob contributes to wine

publications in seven countries. Over 22,000 people have

attended Bob’s wine diploma courses in New Zealand, Asia and

Europe. He has been a senior judge in wine competitions in ten

countries.

Bob joined the Challenge in 2003.

Huon Hooke

Independent Wine Writer –Sydney Australia

Huon Hooke is a leading independent wine writer, based in

Sydney, who makes his living entirely from writing, judging and

educating about wine. A journalist first and wine professional

second, he has tertiary qualifications in both fields and has

been writing on wine for 30 years. He pens a weekly column for

The Sydney Morning Herald ‘Good Food’ section and contributes

to Gourmet Traveller Wine, Decanter, US Sommelier Journal and

various other publications. He has published 17 books on wine

including a biography of Penfolds Grange creator Max Schubert.

He co-authored the annual Penguin Good Australian Wine

Guide for 14 years until retiring from it in 2007. In 2008 he was

named Australia’s Wine Communicator of the Year. He’s been

a show judge for 26 years and this year will chair the Boutique

Wine Awards, the NSW Wine Awards, Tasmanian Regional

Wine Show, The Australian Highlands Wine Show and represent

Australia in the Six Nations Wine Challenge.

Huon joined the Challenge in 2010.

www.bobcampbell.co.nz www.huonhooke.com

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Dan Berger

Wine Judge & Journalist –Santa Rosa California, USA.

Dan Berger began writing about wine in 1976 and has been

nationally syndicated since 1979. He contributes articles to

Wines & Vines, Decanter Magazine, the privately published

California Grapevine, Wine Press Northwest, trade journals

Cheers and Beverage Dynamics, Sommelier Journal, and

numerous others.

Dan was a reporter for The Associated Press from 1967 to

1976. He joined the San News Diego Union in 1978 and

wrote three wine columns per week for the newspaper and

Copley Service. He was subsequently Business Editor and wine

columnist for the Santa Rosa Press Democrat; was syndicated

by The New York Times Syndicate, and later full-time wine

columnist and reporter for the Los Angeles Times. In 1996, he

began publishing Vintage Experiences, a weekly newsletter on

wine and food, which continues to this day. He also runs the

Riverside International Wine Competition and the Long Beach

Grand Cru wine competition.

Dan joined the Challenge in 2013.

Eduardo Brethauer

Wine Judge & Journalist –Santiago Chile

Eduardo Brethauer best describes himself as “Wine taster,

foodie, traveler, writer, amateur cook and rugby lover”.

Eduardo is one of the foremost journalists in the Chilean wine

industry. He is owner and wine editor of Vitis Magazine, the

only technical and international wine magazine in Chile and is

Associate Editor of several international magazines. Eduardo

writes screenplays and travel literature and has a very deep

knowledge about Chilean and worldwide wines.

Eduardo is always seeking out wines with character and strong

identity. He is the Founder and Director of Vignadores de

Carignan; a unique association of producers that reinvented a

viticultural tradition of more than four centuries in the Maule

Valley. He goal is to rescue and give value to the old and the

ungrafted vines of forgotten zones in Chile which otherwise risk

extinction.

Eduardo has been a Challenge judge since 2011.

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Fabricio Portelli

Wine Judge & Journalist –Buenos Aires Argentina

Fabricio Portelli is a Partner and General Director of Grupo

Simposium SA. He has been a wine journalist since 2000, and

for the past five years has been a Director of El Conocedor

multimedia – an organization that produces a magazine, web

site, TV, radio, fair, books and wine guides. He also contributes

to many other publications and events including Dolli Irigoyen

books, the Descorchados Guide and the prestigious Vinos de

Lujo exhibition.

Fabricio regularly judges local and international wine

competitions including the Decanter World Wine Awards and

concours mondial and has judges Vinitaly, Vinandino and

Catador. He attends many international wine fairs where he

gathers materials for his reviews and lectures. Outside of

Argentina, Fabricio has a special love for Bordeaux.

In 2014 Fabricio will be the judging Chairman / Presidente.

Fabricio has been judging at the Challenge since 2011.

Michael Fridjhon

Wine Judge & Journalist –Johannesburg South Africa

Michael Fridjhon is South Africa’s most highly regarded

international wine judge, the country’s most widely consulted liquor

industry authority, and one of South Africa’s leading wine writers.

With over thirty-five year’s experience in the production,

wholesale and retail sectors of the industry and considerable

local and international expertise, he is South Africa’s most

respected wine judge, commentator and liquor industry

strategist. Visiting Professor of Wine Business at the University

of Cape Town, he also teaches and directs the Wine Judging

Academy run in association with its Graduate School of Business.

Founder of WineX – the largest consumer wine show in the

Southern Hemisphere – he has directed the event since 2000.

Past chairman of the South African Wine Industry Trust – which

determined strategy and administered funding associated with

industry-wide business support and development projects – he has

been an adviser to the South African Minister of Agriculture, and is a

recipient of the French Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole.

Fridjhon joined the Challenge in 2003.

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A Note From The President

Another exciting year for the Challenge is coming to a close and

as usual the results bring some surprises along with them. The

new player this year is the United States of America and their judge

Californian Dan Berger came into Australia determined to take some

trophies home which as you can see, he did with a vengeance!

The New World Champions is a great sub title for this Challenge

and now with the six most prominent wine producing nations in

that category we won’t see an increase from six, at least not for

the time being!

The role of Chairman rotates and this year Master of Wine

Bob Campbell moderated any issues where the judges were

‘discussing’ differences. Argentina’s Fabricio Portelli will Chair next

year and proudly informed us that this is interpreted as Presidente

in South America. Welcome Presidente Portelli for 2014!

All six judges quickly develop a friendly competitive relationship in

the judging room where the mood is positive and very fair. There

is a great deal of lively group discussion after the judging of each

class where scores are exchanged and medals determined.

Not until well after the judging room is closed and the judges return

home do they learn the identity of the winners and the names that

match the numbers by which they all worked.

The Challenge is very labor intensive for us behind the scenes

and spans almost the whole year to coordinate and manage. The

complexities of procurement and shipping reply on a great deal of

assistance from many individuals and sponsor companies. The High

Commissions, Embassies and Consulates are to be congratulated

for the support they give to their winemakers and to us. Our valued

sponsors, with special mention to Elite Wine Logistics in Sydney

and South African Airlines, are much appreciated for the support

they afford us.

Congratulations to all competing companies for having been

selected into this most prestigious Challenge.

Ms Judith Kennedy

President

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A Note From The Chairman

This is our eleventh annual wine competition. We started in 2003

as the Tri-Nations Wine Challenge then changing to the Five

Nations Wine Challenge with the addition of Chile and Argentina

and to the Six Nations Wine Challenge this year as we welcomed

the United States of America.

The competition celebrates both uniformity, with the common

language of wine assessment shared by our six judges, and

diversity as we compare and contrast wines from many regions

and grape varieties.

There is a strong spirit of camaraderie amongst the judges.

We all welcome the chance to meet annually to taste and

assess the very best wines from six countries. That bond has

been strengthened this year by the arrival of Dan Berger, our

US selector and judge, whose experience and keen intellect

has made a great contribution to the event. The US has made

a strong showing in its first year, winning five out of 17 class

trophies, demonstrating considerable strength over a wide

range of wine styles.

Congratulations to Australia for earning first place by country

and its ninth overall win since the competition began.

Bob CampellChairman

6nationswine.com.au

Winemaker Hiroyuki Kusuda

Martinborough New Zealand

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ShowKusuda Syrah 2010

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2007 Gloria Ferrer Winery Blanc de Blancs

Chardonnay - USA

A judge’s comment:

A high standard class with plenty of attractive, vibrant and

very drinkable non vintage and young vintage wines that were

generally outclassed by the power and complexity of the older

wines. The top scoring wines stood out to us all.

Bob Campbell MW New Zealand.

A sommelier’s food match:

Rabbit terrine with baby herbs, figs and

warm brioche.

class

1Sparkling Wine

Chardonnay

Australian Importer and Wholesaler Vinsense Pty Ltd 17 Bundarra Avenue, Wahroonga NSW 2076 (02) 9943 0301 [email protected]

Established in 1986, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards was the first sparkling wine house in California’s renowned Carneros region within Sonoma County. With most of their 335 acre estate dedicated to Pinot Noir, they are steadfast in their belief that this enigmatic variety brings a timeless grace to their sparkling and estate varietal wines. The Ferrer family’s culture of generosity is expressed in their commitment to high quality, affordable wines for everyone to enjoy.

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Riesling

2012 Pressing Matters R9 RieslingAustralia


A line-up comprising many fine wines showing diversity in style,

sweetness and fruit freshness with several fine top contenders.

The winning wine has stylish tangerine blossom notes, gun flint

mineral and spice with a trace of lemongrass. Dry but not austere.

Michael Fridjhon South Africa.


Chilled crab with blood orange segments and dehydrated

apple rings for a crunch effect.

class

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Riesling

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Torrontes

2012 Hess FamilyColome Torrontes

Argentina


This is a difficult class to judge because we have two strong

and different styles. Firstly young and refreshing and then ripe,

dense and deep. Each style is for a different type of consumer.

Also the sweetness makes another division which makes a

very diverse class to judge. Quality winemaking won the day!

Fabricio Portelli Argentina.


A beautiful tart of fine crisp French pastry layered with

sautéed cabbage and onion, chicken parfait and fine slices

of pork belly on top.

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Semillon

2009 GartelmannBenjamin Semillion

Australia


This class is like the chocolate box of Forrest Gump - ‘you never

know what you’re gonna get’. From subtle and crisp modern

wines to the classic barrel fermented style. A very surprising

line up of wines and not easy to judge – however judging this

Challenge is not easy! The winning wine has a character-filled

complex and elegant nose; dry fruits and citrics, supported by

an exuberant and well structured body.

Eduardo Brethauer Chile.


A Vongole (clam), spaghetti with garlic, white wine (this one)

parsley, butter and crusty bread. Sitting outside, relaxing

in the sun with another bottle (this one!).

class

4Six Nations Trophy Winner

2009 Benjamin Semillon

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Other Whites

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Sauvi

gnon Blanc

2012 Saint Clair Wairau Reserve

Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand


The message of this grape is very clear no matter where the wine

comes from. So all of them are refreshing on the palate and quite

vibrant. Some are more herbaceous, the others more minerally

and citric. Those with oak give more structure but less fragrance.

When getting to know new world wines, this is the variety to start

with. The winning wine is very subtle, delicate and vibrant on the

palate very typical and with a gentle, long finish.



Goat’s Cheese Lasagna with diced, steamed kipfler potatoes,

broccoli sauce and pangrattato.

class

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Chardonnay

2011 Lake’s Folly Chardonnay

Australia


This is a very strong and consistent class. The purity of

the varietal is in most of the wines, fresh and clear so the

differences are in the detail that gives wines the complexity.

None of them abused the oak, neither the concentration. The

winner is an austere wine, delicate and unusually well balanced.

Refreshing on the palate, young but complex, vibrant and with

a long finish. Very good news for wine lovers around the world.



Fresh bread chicken sandwiches; any seafood; any poultry

dishes; on its own; with anything; anywhere; anytime in

fine crystal – wow what a wine!

class

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Chardonnay

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2011 TokaraDirectors Reserve

Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon South Africa


While lacking coherence as a class, the top wines were

very good, mainly white Bordeaux in style. The trophy wine

was classically styled, rich yet crisp, with weight and texture

suggesting a full and intriguing future.



Zucchini flowers filled with feta and fresh basil

as a starter followed by grilled barramundi with a

lemon and herb dressing.

2010 Alysian Wines Hallberg Vineyard Crossroads

Pinot NoirUSA


New World pinot is a much improved varietal. There were plenty

of fine examples showing very good depth of flavor “pinosity”

and complexity. On the other hand, quite a few stale wines and

rather simple but boldly fruity styles. The trophy wine is bright

and youthful, with lovely fragrance, very good weight and fruit

depth promising to develop and age well.

Huon Hooke Australia.


Handmade linguini and wild field mushrooms with a

touch of black truffles.

class

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Merlot

2010 Villa Maria Reserve Merlot New Zealand


A very mixed class, with a large gap between the best and

the least wines. Some were stale or too oaky. The top two wines

were very close in points. Two great wines. The trophy wine has

great orientation, perfect ripeness with full body

and density of flavour, and great persistence with all

components resolved into an elegant harmony.



Roasted venison with wild mushrooms, juniper berries

and balsamic reduction to accentuate the sweet and

savoury elements in the wine.

class

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New Zealand’s Most Awarded Winery

Merlot & Carmenere

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Malbec

2011 TriventoGolden Reserve Malbec

Argentina


A fine class of good wines with very little variation in style with

many fine, fruity examples. A few wines were a bit ripe and

‘jammy’ but generally very nice handling of oak and acidity.

The winner is a big seductive Malbec – very accessible with

layers of dark fruit, spice and mocha. The wine has a great

texture and an impressively lengthy finish.

Dan Berger USA.


Lomo Asado, or char grilled BBQ steaks with

capsicum Chimmichurri sauce.

class

10Malbec

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Shiraz

2010 KusudaSyrah

New Zealand


A very strong and diverse class showing varying styles

from various climates and soils. Many wines display

harder tannins than are warranted by their fruit components.

The trophy wine shows superb violet, black cherry and

earthy clove elements.

Dan Berger USA.


Grass fed , succulent lamb roast and

root vegetables.

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2009 Kendall-Jackson Winery Grand Reserve

Cabernet Sauvignon - USA


A strong class with most wines reflecting greater restraint than

cabernets in the past at this show. The trophy wine shows lovely

balance between freshness, ripeness and persistence.



Beef rib, seared and served rare with celeriac puree,

charred asparagus and sauce vierge.

class

12Cabernet SauvignonShiraz

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Pinotage

2011 KWV The Mentors Pinotage

South Africa


It is a big challenge to taste and judge this class. We have

no idea of the varieties and are ready to enjoy a world full of

surprises. Mysteries await us. The trophy wine has a black and

sweet heart. It is subtle but with a very cheerful personality.

It seems to whisper but its voice is loud and firm.



Grilled spicy sausages with parsnip puree and honey

roasted carrots with a reduced pinotage glaze.

class

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Major Red Varietals

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Zinfandel

2011 Rancho Zabaco Sonoma Heritage Vines

Zinfandel - USA


It’s amazing the different varieties and styles you can find in this

class, but at the same time very difficult to judge. It is risky to

try and find typicity. I am looking for the wine that makes

me smile. All of the judges appreciated the trophy wine’s

sweet and black fruit, firm structure and very cool balance.

This is a unique wine for unique wine lovers.



Fresh pasta and roast chicken with an Italian-style

tomato-based sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

class

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Sonoma CountyZinfandel

Rancho Zabaco wines were born in

Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley, where

Zinfandel grapes have been grown for

150 years. The wines belong to the land,

an expression of the place and the

community of farmers and winemakers who

dedicate their lives to making great wine.

Often called “America’s Grape,” Zinfandel

originated in Croatia in Eastern Europe and

migrated to the U.S. in the early 19th century.

By the middle of the 19th century, Zinfandel

had made it all the way to California and was

prospering throughout Sonoma County.

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2010 Bodega Noemia 2 Cabernet Merlot

Argentina


A disappointing class with many wines over-oaked and /or

showing astringent tannins. These are not necessarily wines that

will age well, although that’s probably the intention. We looked for

balance, elegance and freshness. On the plus side, there were

several beautiful wines that scored well. The trophy wine has

dense yet elegant flavours, with briar and tobacco notes, savoury

and smooth in the mouth with subtle tannins that persist.



Osso Bucco braised in red wine, tomatoes, garlic and rosemary

served on a bed of polenta. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

2011 Maryhill Winery Richard Batchelor

Winemaker’s Red Cab Sauv Merlot Shiraz

Cab Franc- USA


A class of two halves with some excellent, high quality

wines showing complexity, power and real character.

At the other end of the scale, tough extracted reds some

of which had obvious brett spoilage.

Bob Campbell MW New Zealand.


Pheasant braised in cider and served with buttered

parsnip, potato and pumpkin.

class

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Semillon

2008 De BortoliNoble One BotrytisSemillon - Australia


A uniformly superb class with a load of great wines.

There was great balance between sugar and acid in

most cases. The trophy-winning wine is outstanding.

Dan Berger USA.


Serve this outstanding wine with Australia and New Zealand’s

famous egg white pavlova with piles of fresh strawberries or any

berries in season. Cover with lashings of Chantilly cream.

class

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Noble One Botrytis Semillon has been awarded Double Gold for 2009 and

Trophy - Best Dessert Wine for 2008 at the 2013 Six Nations Wine Challenge.

A very proud moment for the De Bortoli family.

Through the distilled passion of three generations of winemaking, Noble

One was born. Thirty one years and 28 vintages later, this Australian wine has been decorated with 130 trophies and

396 gold medals.

This distinguished drop was served to Crown Prince Frederick and Princess

Mary of Denmark just before their wedding and presented to Pope

Benedict XVI at the Vatican.

While Darren’s grandfather, Vittorio, would have been suitably impressed with all these honours, he no doubt would have preferred to sit at your

table and discuss your life’s pursuits over a bottle of his grandson’s finest.

The De Bortoli family would like to congratulate all winners at the 2013 Six

Nations Wine Challenge.

debortoli.com.au

Dessert Wine

Argentina is proud to support the Six Nations Wine Challenge and congratulates the three Trophy Gold Medal winners: Hess Family, Trivento and Bodega Noemia.

We are also very proud to announce that Argentina’s wine companies won five Double Gold Medals, four Second Place Double Gold Medals, nine Gold Medals and eleven Gold Medals of Excellence – 32 medals in total!

For more information please visit: www.winesofargentina.org/en

Argentina Celebrates With The Winemakers!

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Trophy Winners The top wine in each class

CLASS CLASS DESCRIPTION NATION VINTAGE WINE TROPHY WINNER VARIETY

1 Sparkling USA 2007 Blanc de BlancsGloria Ferrer Winery

Chardonnay

2 Riesling AUS 2012 R9 Pressing Matters Riesling

3 Aromatic (Non Riesling) ARG 2012 Colome Hess Family Torrontes

4 Other Whites AUS 2009 Benjamin Gartelmann Semillon

5 Sauvignon Blanc NZ 2012 Wairau Reserve Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc

6 Chardonnay AUS 2011 Lake’s Folly Chardonnay

7 White Blends SA 2011 Directors Reserve TokaraSauvignon Blanc, Semillon

8 Pinot Noir USA 2010Hallberg Vineyard Crossroads

Alysian Wines Pinot Noir

9 Merlot & Carmenere NZ 2010 Reserve Villa Maria Merlot

10 Malbec ARG 2011 Golden Reserve Trivento Malbec

11 Shiraz NZ 2010 Kusuda Syrah

12 Cabernet Sauvignon USA 2009 Grand ReserveKendall-Jackson Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon

13 Major Red Varietals SA 2011 The Mentors KWV Pinotage

14 Other Red Varietals USA 2011 Rancho Zabaco Zinfandel

15 Bordeaux Blends ARG 2010 2 Bodega Noemia Cabernet Merlot

16Red Blends (Non Bordeaux)

USA 2011Richard Batchelor Winemaker Red

Maryhill WineryCab Sauv Merlot Shiraz Cab Franc

17 Dessert AUS 2008Noble One Botrytis

De Bortoli Semillon

Results Summary WINNER VARIETY VINTAGE

NATION OF SHOW AUSTRALIA

WINE OF SHOW NEW ZEALAND Kusuda Syrah 2010

WHITE WINE OF SHOW AUSTRALIA Pressing Matters Riesling 2012

RED WINE OF SHOW NEW ZEALAND Kusuda Syrah 2010

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& wool merchandise is available. Complimentary tastings of our

award-winning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, sparkling and dessert wines.

Using fresh local produce Home Hill Chefs are passionate about

the refined country cusine they serve. Morning and afternoon tea

available everyday. Friendly staff are waiting your arrival. Restaurant

open Thursday-Monday, Cellar Door sales 7 days.

38 Nairn Street, Ranelagh. | [email protected]

Phone: (03) 6264 1200 | www.homehillwines.com.au

Winning Nations Of Classdetermined by collective scores

CLASS CLASS DESCRIPTION WINNING NATION

1 Sparkling AUSTRALIA

2 Riesling AUSTRALIA

3 Aromatic (Non Riesling) NEW ZEALAND

4 Other Whites AUSTRALIA

5 Sauvignon Blanc NEW ZEALAND

6 Chardonnay AUSTRALIA

7 White Blends SOUTH AFRICA

8 Pinot Noir USA

9 Merlot & Carmenere NEW ZEALAND

10 Malbec ARGENTINA

11 Shiraz NEW ZEALAND

12 Cabernet Sauvignon USA

13 Major Red Varietals SOUTH AFRICA

14 Other Red Varietals USA

15 Bordeaux Blends ARGENTINA

16 Red Blends (Non Bordeaux) ARGENTINA

17 Dessert AUSTRALIA

Double Gold Medal Wines2nd place in each class

CLASS DESCRIPTION COMPANY VARIETY

ArgentinaOther White Wines Jean Rivier Tocai Friulano

Malbec Diamandes Malbec

Cabernet Sauvignon Dominio del Plata Cabernet Sauvignon

Other Red Varieties Zuccardi Tempranillo

AustralaiaRiesling Petaluma Riesling

Chardonnay Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay

Other Red Varieties Eldorado Road Durif

Chile

White Blends Cousiño MaculChardonnay, Riesling, Viognier

New ZealandAromatic Non Riesling Zephyr Gewürztraminer

Sauvignon Blanc Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc

Merlot and Carmenere Matua Valley Merlot

Shiraz/Syrah Trinity Hill Shiraz

South AfricaSparkling Wines Pongracz

Major Red Varieties KWV Petit Verdot

Other Red Blends (Non Bordeaux)

Saronsberg Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre, Viognier

USAPinot Noir Davis Bynum Pinot Noir

Bordeaux Blends Chimney RockMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, PV

Dessert Wines Dolce Winery Late Harvest

Double Gold Medal WinesHigh scoring wines - Not Quite The Top


ArgentinaAromatic non riesling El Porvenir de Cafayate Torrontes

Malbec Trapiche Malbec

Cabernet Sauvignon Catena Zapata Cabernet Sauvignon

Bordeaux Blends MendelMalbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot


Doña Paula Malbec, Syrah

AustralaiaSparkling Wines Freycinet

Other White Wines Mount Pleasant Semillon

Chardonnay Coldstream Hills Chardonnay

Chardonnay Dexter Chardonnay

Malbec Bleasdale Malbec

Other Red Varieties Baileys of Glenrowan Durif

Dessert Wines De Bortoli Semillon

Dessert Wines Brown Brothers Riesling

ChileShiraz/Syrah Casas del Bosque Syrah

For full list of results see: boutiquewines.com.au/results

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Double Gold Medal WinesHigh scoring wines - Not Quite The Top


New ZealandOther Whites Coopers Creek Albarino

Sauvignon Blanc Auntsfield Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc

White Blends Man O’WarSauvignon Blanc, Semillon

Pinot Noir Akarua Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir Villa Maria Pinot Noir

Shiraz/Syrah Craggy Range Shiraz

Cabernet Sauvignon Mills Reef Cabernet Sauvignon

South AfricaRiesling Klein Constantia Riesling

Other White Wines Eagles Nest Viognier

Pinot Noir Cape Chamonix Pinot Noir

Cabernet Sauvignon Stark-Condé Wines Cabernet Sauvignon

Major Red Varieties Beyerskloof Pinotage

Major Red Varieties Rijk’s Private Cellar Pinotage

Bordeaux Blends KanonkopCabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot


Eikendal Shiraz Petit Verdot Sangiovese

Dessert Wines Nederburg Wines Muscadel

USAPinot Noir Baileyana Winery Pinot Noir


Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

Dessert Wines Navarro Vineyard Muscat

Gold Medal WinesHighly praised by the judges


ArgentinaMalbec Dominio Del Plata Malbec

Malbec 55 Malbec SA Malbec

Malbec Trapiche Malbec

Cabernet Sauvignon Decero Cabernet Sauvignon

Major Red Varieties Casarena Winery Cabernet Franc

Other Red Varieties Zuccardi Bonarda

Bordeaux Blends Zorzal Cabernet Malbec


Finca FlichmanShiraz, Malbec, Cabernet

AustralaiaSparkling Wines Heemskerk Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Sparkling Wines Jansz Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Riesling Jim Barry Wines Riesling

Other Whites Meerea Park Semillon

Chardonnay Cape Mentelle Chardonnay

White Blend Cape MentelleSauvignon Blanc, Semillon

Pinot Noir Freycinet Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir Home Hill Pinot Noir

Merlot and Carmenere Leconfield Merlot

Shiraz/Syrah Eperosa Shiraz

Shiraz/Syrah Elderton Shiraz

Cabernet Sauvignon Summerfield Cabernet Sauvignon



ChileSparkling Wines Miguel Torres País

Riesling Cono Sur Riesling

Chardonnay De Martino Chardonnay

Merlot and Carmenere Valdivieso Carmenère

Other Red Varieties Miguel Torres Carignan

New ZealandSparkling Wines Nautilus Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Aromatic non riesling Villa Maria Gewürztraminer

Chardonnay Neudorf Chardonnay

Shiraz/Syrah Mills Reef Syrah

Major Red Varieties Muddy Water Pinotage

Bordeaux Blends Mills ReefMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Bordeaux Blends Villa MariaCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Bordeaux Blends Esk ValleyMerlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon

Dessert Wines Giesen Sauvignon Blanc

South AfricaAromatic non riesling Altydgedacht Gewürztraminer

Aromatic non riesling Paul Cluver Gewürztraminer

Sauvignon Blanc Graham Beck Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay Cape Chamonix Chardonnay


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South AfricaMerlot and Carmenere De Grendel Wines Merlot

Shiraz/Syrah Fable Wines Shiraz

Shiraz/Syrah Vondeling Shiraz

Bordeaux Blends Fleur du CapMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, Malbec

Dessert Wines Nederburg Wines Chenin, Muscat

Dessert Wines Fleur du Cap

USA

RieslingChateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen

Riesling

Aromatic Non Riesling Halleck Vineyard Gewürztraminer

Other Whites Dry Creek Vineyard Chenin Blanc

Other Whites Troon Vineyard Vermentino

White Blends Pine Ridge Vineyards Chenin Blanc, Viognier

Merlot and Carmenere EJ Gallo Merlot

Merlot and CarmenereRobert Sinskey Vineyards

Merlot

Shiraz/Syrah The Vineyards of Ojai Syrah

Cabernet Sauvignon Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Bordeaux Blends Casey Flat RanchCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Medals of ExcellenceHigh scoring wines not quitereaching top medal status.


ArgentinaSparkling Wines Cruzat

Aromatic Non Riesling Zuccardi Torrontes

Chardonnay Atamisque Chardonnay

Pinot Noir Casarena Winery Pinot Noir

Malbec Mendel Malbec

Malbec Monteviejo Malbec

Malbec Viña Vida Malbec

Cabernet Sauvignon Casarena Winery Cabernet Sauvignon

Other Red Varieties El Porvenir de Cafayate Tannat

Bordeaux Blend TrapezioCabernet Merlot, Malbec

Bordeaux Blend Pulenta EstateMalbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Tannat

AustralaiaRiesling Oakridge Riesling

Major Red Varieties Twelftree Grenache

Merlot Bird In Hand Merlot

Malbec Paracombe Malbec

Pinot Noir Coldstream Hills Pinot Noir

Red Blends Non Bordeaux

Petaluma Cabernet Merlot Shiraz

Chardonnay Thompson Estate Chardonnay

White Wine Blend Turkey Flat Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier

Red Blend Non Bordeaux

Rosemount Grenache, Shiraz, Mouvedre

Red Blends Non Bordeaux

PenfoldsCabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz



Australaia

White Wine Blends RavensworthMarsanne, Viognier, Rousanne, Chardonnay

Major Red Varieties Rosemount Grenache

Other Red Varieties Cape Mentelle Zinfandel

Sparkling Wines Clover Hill

Sparkling Wines Charles Sturt Pinot Noir Chardonnay

Other White Wines Thomas Wines Semillon

Chardonnay Hutton Chardonnay

Pinot Noir Tapanappa Pinot Noir

Other Red Wines Twelftree Grenache

Other Red Wines Amadio Sagrantino

ChileAromatic Non Riesling Matetic Vineyards Gewürztraminer

Red Blend Non Bordeaux

MontesCariñena, Garnacha, Monastrell

Other white Wines Casas del Bosque Sauvignon Blanc

Riesling Cousiño Macul Riesling

Major Red Varieties Maquis Cabernet Franc

Merlot and Carmenrer Santa Carolina Carmenère

Major Red Varieties Loma Larga Cabernet Franc

White Wine Blands ErrázurizRoussanne, Marsanne, Viognier

Malbec Polkura Malbec


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making wines of excellence!

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ChileMajor Red Varieties Pérez Cruz Petit Verdot

White Wine Blands VentisqueroSauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer

Merlot and Carmenere Maquis Carmenère

Sparkling Wines Viñedos Puertas

New ZealandRiesling Framingham Riesling

Riesling Seifried Riesling

Chardonnay No.1 Family Estate Chardonnay

Riesling Pegasus Bay Riesling

Aromatic Wines Non Riesling

Framingham Gewürztraminer

Sauvignon Blanc Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc

Riesling Framingham Riesling

Riesling Pegasus Bay Riesling

Riesling Hunter’s Riesling


Saint Clair Gewürztraminer

Malbec Villa Maria Malbec

Cabernet Sauvigon Mills Reef Cabernet Sauvigon

Riesling Waimea Riesling

Riesling Te Whare Ra Riesling

Pinot Noir Fromm Pinot Noir

South AfricaSauvignon Blanc Jordan Wine Estate Sauvignon Blanc

Major Red Varieties Cape Chamonix Pinotage

Other Red Varieties de Trafford Sijnn Touriga Nacional

Sauvignon Blanc Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Noir J C Le Roux Pinot Noir

Chardonnay Rustenburg Chardonnay

Major Red Varieties Neil Ellis Grenache

Bordeaux Blend TokaraCabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot,Merlot, Malbec

White Wine Blend Nederburg WinesSemillon, Riesling, Chardonnay, Chenin

Riesling Jordan Wine Estate Riesling

Merlot Vergelegen Merlot

Malbec Mount Vernon Malbec

Other Red Varieties Idiom Zinfandel

Sauvignon Blanc Cape Point Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

Merlot Delaire Graff Estate Merlot

White Wine Blend VergelegenSemillon, Sauvignon Blanc

USAPinot Noir Cobb Wines Pinot Noir

Merlot Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot

Cabernet Sauvignon Eberle Winery Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon Robert Sinskey Vineyards

Cabernet Sauvignon

Aromatic Wine Non Riesling

Claiborne & Churchill Gewürztraminer

Major Red Varieties L’Ecole No. 41 Winery Grenache

RieslingTrefethen Family Vineyards

Riesling



USARiesling Chehalem Wines Riesling

Riesling Fox Run Vineyards Riesling


Dutton Goldfield Winery Gewürztraminer

Sparkling WinesRobert Sinskey Vineyards

Pinot Blanc

Semillon Andis Wines Semillon

Cabernet Sauvignon North by North West Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot Broadside Wines Merlot

Other Red WinesSebastiani Vineyards & Winery

Barbera

Other Red Varieties Carol Shelton Wines Zinfandel


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Argentina

Argentina has the ideal terroir for a wine industry. Covering a

territory of 2,791,810 km² Argentina is a country that enjoys

an outstanding wealth of resources and landscapes, in which

peaks coexist with plains, exuberant vegetation with absolute

deserts, woods with steppes, and glaciers with waterfalls.

There is practically no imaginable landscape that can’t be

found in this country.

This wealth of natural ecosystems includes vast, highly

productive grapegrowing regions stretching at the foot of the

Andean strip, to the West of the country, from latitude 22°

south to latitude 42° south.

Key wine industry statistics include Argentina being the

world’s 5th largest wine producer with 1.101.835.500 litres

produced in 2012. There are 948 wineries and the industry

is the 7th largest wine exporter in the world exporting

472.829.303 liters in 2012.

Argentina along with neighboring

Chile, make up the two most

important winemaking regions

in South America. The vines of

Argentina are planted mostly

around the Mendoza area, with

other vineyards scattered to the

north.

World Malbec Day is celebrated

on April 17 in more than 30 cities

around the world. Malbec and

Torrontés (A grape exclusive to

Argentina) are both Argentina’s

iconic wine varieties.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ARGENTINA

Argentina is located in southern South America, and is the

world’s largest Spanish-speaking country, and the eighth

largest country by land area in the whole world. Argentina

can be divided into six regions: Gran Chaco, Mesopotamia,

the Pampas, Patagonia, Cuyo, Argentine Northwest.

Argentina’s major geographic features include the Andes

Mountains and the coastal regions along the Atlantic Ocean.

Argentina has a temperate climate, which ranges all the way

from subtropical to subpolar (just north of Antarctica).

Argentina is very urbanized – more than 90 percent of

its population lives in the cities. Greater Buenos Aires

metropolitan area has become one of the largest urban areas

in the world. Other major cities in Argentina include Cordoba,

Rosario, Mendoza, and Tucuman. These cities offer cultural

experience, culinary pleasures, like the world renowned beef,

and dances like the Argentine Tango.

Each year, Jed’s Australian winemaking team travel to Mendoza, Argentina to produce wines that express

the unique characters of this acclaimed region.

Jed Wines are also the proud importer and distributors for several of Argentina’s top Bodegas including: Bodega Noemia,

Bodega Chacra, Bodega Colome, Escorihuela Gascon and Ernesto Catena Vineyards.

www.jedwines.com

Argentina

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A LITTLE BIT ABOUT AUSTRALIA

Australia takes up the entirety of the world’s smallest

continent or the world’s largest island, surrounded by the

Pacific Ocean on its eastern coast and the Indian Ocean on

its west. Australia is a vast country, ranking sixth on the list

of largest countries in the world. The majority of Australia

is the arid desert known as the outback, but other climates

in Australia are found around the coast, including tropical

rainforests, grasslands, and temperate coastlines.

Tourism is one of Australia’s largest industries because of its

beautiful landscapes and vibrant culture. As a large country,

the terrain of Australia varies from region to region, but much

of inner Australia is the vast and undeveloped outback, the

arid desert where the famous Uluru (Ayers Rock) is found. The

coastal regions of Australia feature pristine beaches like Bondi

Beach, or tropical rainforests. Australia is also known for its

unique indigenous species, not often found in much of the

rest of the world, including koalas and kangaroos.

Australia

The Australian wine industry is the world’s fourth largest exporter

of wine with approximately 750 million liters a year to the

international export market with only about 40% of production

consumed domestically. The wine industry is a significant

contributor to the Australian economy through production,

employment, export and tourism.

There is a A$2.8 billion domestic market for Australian wines,

with Australians consuming over 530 million liters annually with

a per capita consumption of about 30 liters - 50% white table

wine, 35% red table wine. Norfolk Islanders are the second

biggest per capita wine consumers in the world with 54 liters.

Wine is produced in every state, with more than 60 designated

wine regions totaling approximately 160,000 hectares; however

Australia’s wine regions are mainly in the southern, cooler parts of

the country, with vineyards located in South Australia, New South

Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland.

The wine regions in each of these states produce different wine

varieties and styles that take advantage of the particular Terroir

such as: climatic differences, topography and soil types.

The major varieties are predominantly Shiraz, Cabernet

Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Semillon, Pinot Noir, Riesling,

and Sauvignon blanc.

Chile

Chile’s geographic barriers - the Atacama Desert to the

north, the Andes Mountains to the east, the Patagonian ice

fields to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west - make

Chile a veritable agricultural island. This mosaic of climates

and terroirs, combined with a viticultural sector with few

regulations for growing and producing wines, explains the

success of Chilean wines around the world.

Chile is the world’s eighth largest wine producer and the fifth

largest exporter, reaching a market share of 8% by volume

of the global international wine market at the close of 2010.

However, and most importantly, Chile exports 70% of its

wine production, making it the world’s most globalized wine

industry, with great flexibility, innovation, and a long-term

commitment to quality and service second to none.

With 150 destination

countries and 1.5

billion consumers per

year, Chilean wines

are positioned as

the country’s most

emblematic and best

known world ambassador.

Chile’s own signature

grape is carmenere. This

red varietal disappeared

from European vineyards

in the mid-19th century

and reappeared among

Chile’s Merlot vines a

hundred years later.

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SOUTH AMERICAN WINES

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A LITTLE BIT ABOUT CHILE

Chile is bound on the north by Peru, on the east by Bolivia and

Argentina, and on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean.

It has an extreme northern-southern length of approximately

4,270 km, but its average width is less than 180 km.

The country of Chile has two lively and contrasting cultures:

the cosmopolitan culture of the affluent urban population, and

the popular culture of the peasants, which is mainly Spanish

but contains traces of Araucanian heritage. The culture of

peasants is heavily reflected in their music and dance.

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New Zealand

Best known internationally for sauvignon blanc, New Zealand

also has a growing international reputation for pinot noir,

chardonnay, pinot gris, riesling, cabernet sauvignon, merlot

and methode traditionnelle sparkling wines. Most of the

country’s more than 500 winemakers are boutique, small scale

operations producing low volumes of niche varieties.

New Zealand has 10 major wine-producing areas. The

leading wine regions include Auckland, Gisborne, Wairarapa

(Martinborough) and Hawke’s Bay in the North Island, and

Marlborough, Central Otago, Canterbury in the South Island.

The grape varieties, soil structure and mini-climates in these

geographical areas are varied, producing a broad spectrum of

wines.

Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay are New Zealand’s two

premium wine-growing regions.

Varieties produced include:

• sauvignonblanc-Marlborough

• pinotnoir-Martinborough,CentralOtago

• cabernet-Hawke’sBay,WaihekeIsland

• chardonnay-Gisborne

• pinotgris-Martinborough,CentralOtago

New Zealand also produces outstanding Methode Traditionelle

sparkling wines.

Export income from NZ wine production has seen a

phenomenal increase in the past 20 years, growing nearly

24% each year. Australia is New Zealand’s biggest market,

followed by the UK and the U.S.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand (officially “The Dominion of New Zealand”) is an

island nation located in the south western part of the Pacific

Ocean. The country comprises two main islands, namely, the

North Island and the South Island, and a number of smaller

islands. The total area covered by New Zealand is 2,68,670

square kilometers.

The highest point of the country is Mt. Cook (3,764 meters

above sea level). The islands of New Zealand were initially

inhabited by Polynesian Maori. British colony was established

in the country in 1840. In 1907, New Zealand became

independent.

Natural treasures like glaciers, lakes, forests, endemic

animals, and mountains have enriched tourism sector of New

Zealand. This country is a famous hub of adventure tourism.

Activities like camping, diving, skiing, surfing, horse riding,

bungee jumping, hiking, sailing and rafting are popular tourist

attractions in New Zealand.

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South Africa

South African wine has a history dating back to 1659, and

at one time Constantia, a famous wine region on the slopes

of Table Mountain, was considered one of the greatest wine

producing regions in the world. After apartheid, access

to international markets unleashed a burst of new energy

and new investment. Production is concentrated around

Cape Town, with major vineyard and production centres

at Paarl, Stellenbosch and Worcester. There are about 60

appellations within the Wine of Origin (WO) system, which

was implemented in 1973 with a hierarchy of designated

production regions, districts and wards.

On 2 February 1659 the founder of Cape Town, Jan van

Riebeeck, produced the first wine recorded in South Africa.

The winemaking traditions of South Africa often represent a

hybridization of Old World wine making and the new. Since

the end of Apartheid, many producers have been working

on producing more “international style” wines that can be

successful on the world market. Flying winemakers from

France, Spain and California have brought new techniques

and styles to South Africa. In the 1980s, the use of oak

barrels for fermentation and aging became popular.

Today the focus in the South African wine industry has been

on increasing the quality of wine production-particularly with

the more exportable and fashionable red grape varieties.

Pinotage, a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut, has seen its

plantings rise and fall due to the current fashion of the South

African wine industry. Today it is the second most widely

planted red grape variety in South Africa.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa, the emerging super power of the African

continent, has a mixed stable economy. Culturally one of the

most diverse and vibrant countries, South Africa also is the

sixth most bio - diverse country. Once known for the infamous

Apartheid policy, post independence South Africa is working

hard to build a reputation of multi- racial inclusion, democracy,

and peace. South Africa is also among the preferred tourist

destination country for tourists the world over.

Attractions in South Africa are primarily centered on the

wildlife treasures of the country, and the world famous natural

sanctuaries and parks of South Africa. The Big 5, that is the

lion, the leopard, the elephant, the rhino and the hippo - are

the primary draws at these wildlife displays. The big cats like

the cheetah, the leopard and the lion are most easily seen and

experienced in their natural wild settings. But South Africa’s

smaller wild inhabitants are also not to be despised, even the

birds of the country justify its naming as the Rainbow Nation.

The same can be said of its flowers.

Attractions of South Africa however do not end at its very

varied wildlife but includes its historic and cultural riches.

The cradle of humanity still owns enough of its ancient tribal

connotations to stir ones spirit with its basic sensuality and

find its echo in even the most urban slicked heart.

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USA

As the 4th largest wine producing country in the world, the

US wine industry has steadily increased in size and revenue

over the past decade. In 2010 the US became the leading

wine consuming nation at 330 million cases. This equates to

Americans drinking 3.96 billion bottles of wine in comparison

to France’s record of 3.85 billion bottles.

According to the Impact Databank Report, Americans

spent more than $40 billion on wine in 2010, and wine

consumption recorded its 17th annual increase in the US.

California, the largest wine producing state in the nation,

currently accounts for 61% volume share of the US market.

According to the US International Trade Association (2011),

in 2010 grape production in the US was 6.86 million tons

with 944,800 bearing acres. The top 5 wine grape varieties

grown in the US are Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon,

Zinfandel, Merlot, and Pinot Noir.

Wine is produced in all fifty US states. The total number of

wineries in the US reached 7,116 in 2011 showing a 9%

increase from the previous year. California is the largest wine

producing state with a current count of 3,458 wineries. The

next largest wine producing states are Washington, Oregon,

New York, Virginia and Texas, respectively.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT AMERICA

The largest economy of the world with a GDP of $15.1 trillion,

the United States of America is the third largest country by land

area and population. USA comprises 50 states and a federal

district. The capital city of the country is Washington DC

The United States is a diverse and multicultural nation, with

endless options for travelers. New York, Los Angeles, San

Francisco, and Chicago are a few of the biggest cities in the

United States, are filled with attractions. The Grand Canyon

and the many U.S. National Parks are popular destinations

for family vacations. World famous theme parks like

Disneyland and Disney World in California and Florida are just

a few of the many attractions offered in the United States.

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325 companies entered the challenge, many submitting

more than one wine.

COMPANY NAME REGION

List Of Entrants

ARGENTINA

55 Malbec SAAtamisque Valle De UcoBodega Noemia Rio Negro ValleyBressia Tupungato ValleyCasarena Winery Lujan De CuyoCatena Zapata AgreloChacra Rio Negro ValleyCruzat PerdrielDecero AgreloDiamandes Valle De UcoDominio Del Plata Lujan De CuyoDoña Paula Lujan De CuyoDurigutti Lujan De CuyoEl Porvenir de Cafayate CafayeteFinca Flichman MaipuHess Family SaltaJean Rivier San RafaelKaiken Lujan De CuyoLeoncio Arizu - Luigi Bosca Lujan De CuyoMendel Lujan De CuyoMiras PatagoniaMonteviejo Valle De UcoO Fournier Valle De UcoPulenta Estate AgreloRiglos Tupungato ValleyTrapezio AgreloTrapiche MendozaTrivento Lujan De CuyoViña Cobos MendozaViña VidaZorzal Valle De UcoZuccardi Mendoza

AUSTRALIA

Amadio Adelaide HillsArras TasmaniaBaileys of Glenrowan GlenrowanBalnaves CoonawarraBattle of Bosworth McLaren ValeBay of Fires Pepers RiverBest’s GrampiansBird In Hand Adelaide HillsBleasdale McLaren ValeBrown Brothers King ValleyBy Farr GeelongCape Mentelle Margaret RiverCharles Sturt University OrangeClemens Hill Tasmania

Clonakilla Canberra RegionClover Hill TasmaniaColdstream Hills Yarra ValleyCurly Flat Macedond’Arenberg McLaren ValeDe Bortoli Yarra and King ValleysDerwent Estate TasmaniaElderton Barossa ValleyEldorado Road North East VictoriaEvans & Tate Margaret RiverFlametree Margaret RiverFreycinet Tasmania Gartelmann Hunter ValleyGiaconda BeechworthGrosset Adelaide HillsHeemskerk TasmaniaHoddles Creek Estate Yarra ValleyHome Hill Tasmania Howard Park Great SouthernHutton Margaret RiverJansz TasmaniaJim Barry Wines Clare ValleyLake’s Folly Hunter ValleyLeconfield CoonawarraLeeuwin Estate Margaret RiverMcHenry Hohnen Margaret RiverMcLaren Vale III Associates McLaren ValeMeerea Park Hunter ValleyMoss Wood Margaret RiverMount Horrocks Clare ValleyMount Langi Ghiran GrampiansMount Mary Port PhillipMount Pleasant Hunter ValleyMr Riggs McLaren ValeOakridge Port PhillipParacombe Adelaide HillsParinga Estate Mornington PeninsulaPenfolds South AustraliaPenley Estate CoonawarraPenny’s Hill McLaren ValePetaluma Coonawarra + Adelaide HillsPikes Clare ValleyPlantagenet Margaret RiverPressing Matters Tasmania Pressing Matters TasmaniaQuattro Mano Barossa Valley Quealy Mornington PeninsulaRichard Hamilton McLaren ValeRolf Binder Barossa Valley

Rosemount Langhorn Creek + McLaren Vale

Scotchman’s Hill GeelongSeppelt Barossa ValleySmith & Hooper Barossa ValleySt Hallett Barossa and Eden ValleysSummerfield PyraneesTahbilk Goulburn Valley

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Tapanappa Southern FleurieuTarrawarra Estate Yarra ValleyThomas Wines Hunter ValleyThompson Estate Margaret RiverTurkey Flat McLaren ValeTwelftree McLaren ValeVasse Felix Margaret RiverVoyager Estate Margaret RiverXanadu Margaret RiverYalumba Barossa Valley

CHILEAmayna Leyda ValleyAnakena Cachapoal ValleyAquitania Maipo ValleyCasas del Bosque Casablanca ValleyCono Sur Colchagua ValleyCousiño Macul Maipo ValleyDe Martino Maipo ValleyEcheverría Curico ValleyErrázuriz Aconcagua ValleyLoma Larga Casablanca ValleyMaquis Colchagua ValleyMatetic Casablanca ValleyMaycas del Limarí Limari ValleyMiguel Torres Curico ValleyMontes Colchagua ValleyPérez Cruz Maipo ValleyPolkura Colchagua ValleySanta Carolina Maipo ValleyValdivieso Curico ValleyVentisquero Maipo ValleyVina La Fortuna Lontue ValleyViñedos Puertas Curico Valley

Miles Wine Cellars Finger LakesMosby Winery SantaBarbara CountyNavarro Vineyard Anderson ValleyNxNW North by North west Walla Walla ValleyParadise Ridge winery Russian River Valley Pine Ridge Vineyards Napa ValleyPortteus Winery Rattlesnake HillsQuivira Dry Creek Valley Qupé Wines Edna ValleyRancho Zabaco Sonoma County Red Tail Ridge Winery New YorkReustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards Umpqua ValleyRobert Hall Paso RoblesRobert Sinskey Vineyards Carneros Roederer Estate Anderson ValleySandler Connell Bennett ValleySebastiani Vineyards & Winery Sonoma County Selby Winery Russian River Valley Smith-Madrone Napa Valley South Coast Winery South CoastSt. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery

Napa Valley

Tangent Winery Edna ValleyThe Vineyards of Ojai Santa Maria Valley

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The Wine Group Livermore Valley Trefethen Family Vineyards Napa ValleyTroon Vineyard Applegate ValleyTwo Jakes of Diamonds Lake CountyY Rousseau Wines Russian River Valley Zocker Winery Edna Valley

NEW ZEALAND

Akarua Central OtagoAstrolabe MarlboroughAuburn Central OtagoAuntsfield MarlboroughBilancia Hawkes BayCable Bay Waiheke IslandChurch Road Hawkes BayCoopers Creek KemeuCraggy Range Hawkes BayCrossroads Hawkes BayDeutz MarlboroughDog Point MarlboroughDomain Road Central OtagoEsk Valley Hawkes BayForrest MarlboroughFramingham MarlboroughFromm MarlboroughGiesen MarlboroughGreystone CanterburyHighfield MarlboroughHunter’s MarlboroughJohanneshof MarlboroughKidnapper Cliffs Hawkes BayKusuda MartinboroughLowburn Ferry Central OtagoMan O’War Waiheke IslandMartinborough WellingtonMatua Valley KumeuMills Reef Hawkes BayMount Riley MarlboroughMt Difficulty Central OtagoMuddy Water CanterburyNautilus MarlboroughNeudorf NelsonNewton Forrest Estate Hawkes BayNo.1 Family Estate MarlboroughNZ Wine Cellars MarlboroughOsawa Wines Hawkes BayOstler Wines North OtagoPalliser Estate WellingtonPassage Rock Waiheke IslandPegasus Bay WaiparaPisa Range Estate Central OtagoQuartz Reef Central OtagoSacred Hill Hawkes BaySaint Clair MarlboroughSeifried NelsonSeresin MarlboroughSpy Valley MarlboroughTe Whare Ra Marlborough

Trinity Hill Hawkes BayVidal Hawkes BayVilla Maria MarlboroughWaimea NelsonZephyr Marlborough

SOUTH AFRICA

Anthonij Rupert Wines FranschhoekBeyerskloof StellenboschBoekenhoutskloof FranschhoekBouchard Finlayson Western CapeBuitenverwachting ConstantiaCape Chamonix FranschhoekCape Point Vineyards Western CapeCederberg Private Cellar CederbergCreation Wines Walker BayDe Grendel Wines DurbanvilleDe Morgenzon StellenboschDelaire Graff Estate StellenboschDelheim StellenboschDiemersdal DurbanvilleDurbanville Hills DurbanvilleEagles Nest ConstantiaEdgebaston StellenboschEikendal StellenboschFable Wines StellenboschFleur du Cap StellenboschGabrielskloof Bot RiverGraham Beck FranschhoekGravel Junction StellenboschHamilton Russell Vineyards Hemel-en-Aarde ValleyHartenberg Estate StellenboschHaskell StellenboschHillcrest DurbanvilleJordan Wine Estate StellenboschKanonkop StellenboschKlein Constantia ConstantiaKleine Zalze StellenboschKWV PaarlLaibach StellenboschMulderbosch StellenboschNederburg Wines PaarlNeil Ellis StellenboschOrmonde DarlingPainted Wolf PaarlPaul Cluver Elgin ValleyPlaisir de Merle PaarlPongracz StellenboschRaka Western CapeRijk’s Private Cellar Tulbagh valleyRustenburg StellenboschSaronsberg Tulbagh ValleyShannon Wines Elgin ValleySijnn Breede RiverSilverthorn Western CapeSpioenkop Wines Elgin ValleyStar Hill Tradouw Highlands

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Stark-Condé Wines StellenboschSteenberg Vineyards Constatia WinelandsStellenrust StellenboschThe Foundry StellenboschThelema Mountain Vineyards StellenboschTokara StellenboschUva Mira StellenboschVergelegen Somerset WestVondeling PaarlWaterford Estate StellenboschZevenwacht Stellenbosch

USA

Adelsheim Vineyard Wilamette ValleyAlysian Wines Russian River Valley Andis Wines Amador CountyBaileyana Winery Edna ValleyBarefoot Bubbly CaliforniaBeaulieu Vineyard RutherfordBroadside Wines Columbia ValleyBrophy-Clark Santa Ynez ValleyCarol Shelton Wines Mendocino County Casey Flat Ranch CaliforniaChateau Grand Traverse Winery Old Mission PeninsulaChateau Ste. Michelle Columbia ValleyChehalem Wines Ribbon RidgeChimney Rock Napa Valley Claiborne & Churchill Central CoastClos du Val Napa Valley Cloudlift Cellars Columbia ValleyCobb Wines Diane Cobb-CoastlandsCougar Crest Walla Walla ValleyDavis Bynum Russian River ValleyDe Lille Cellars Columbia Valley Dolce Winery Napa Valley Drew Vineyards Anderson ValleyDry Creek Vineyard ClarksburgDuckhorn Napa Valley Dutton Goldfield Winery Marin CountyEberle Winery Paso RoblesEJ Gallo Sonoma County Fenestra Winery Livermore ValleyFidelitas Horse Heaven Hills Fox Run Vineyards New YorkFrancis Ford Coppola Winery Sonoma CountyFrog’s Leap Winery Napa ValleyGalen Glen Vineyard & Winery Pennsylvania Gloria Ferrer Winery Sonoma County Grgich Hills Estate Napa ValleyHalleck Vineyard Russian River Valley HdV Wines Napa Valley Kendall-Jackson Winery Sonoma County Kiona Vineyards and Winery Red Mountain, Columbia ValleyL’Ecole No. 41 Winery Columbia ValleyLiberty Vineyards Lake ErieLongboard Russian River Valley Maryhill Winery Columbia Valley

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