Bragato Wine Awards, Gold Medal Winners!

The gold medal winning wines by varietal class were:

Chardonnay 2009

-       Coopers Creek Select Vineyards Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 'The Limeworks' 2009,The Limeworks Vineyard

-       Palliser Estate Chardonnay 2009, Palliser Estate

-       Himmelsfeld Moutere Chardonnay 2009, Himmelsfeld Vineyard

Chardonnay 2008 and older

-       Auntsfield Cob Cottage Chardonnay 2006, Auntsfield Estate

-       Reserve Chardonnay 2008, Mystery Creek Wines Home Block

-       Summerhouse Chardonnay 2007, Summerhouse

-       Villa Maria Single Vineyard Keltern Chardonnay 2008, Keltern Vineyard

-       Villa Maria Reserve Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2008, Waikahu Vineyard

Sauvignon Blanc 2010

-       Brightwater Vineyards Lord Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Brightwater Vineyards

-       Tohu Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Tohu Awatere

Sauvignon Blanc 2009

-       Saint Clair Pioneer Block 19 Bird Block Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Thomsons Ford Vineyard

-       Marlborough Exotica Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Koura Bay Wines

-       Saint Clair Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Park Orchard Vineyards Ltd

-       Herkt Properties Limited 2009, Herkt Family Estate

-       Saint Clair Pioneer Block 6 Oh! Block Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Buckland Grove Vineyard

-       Mud House Swan Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Mud House - Marlborough

Riesling 2010

-       Summerhouse Dry Riesling 2010, Summerhouse

Riesling 2009

-       Horseshoe Creek Riesling 2009, Southern Boundary Wines

-       Desert Heart Riesling 2009, Desert Heart

-       Domain Road Vineyard Riesling 2009, Domain Road Vineyard

Riesling 2008 and older

-       Villa Maria Single Vineyard Fletcher Riesling 2008, Rocenvin

Pinot Gris 2010

-       Askerne Pinot Gris 2010, Askerne

Pinot Gris 2009

-       Marlborough Exotica Pinot Gris 2009, Koura Bay Wines

-       Kaimira Estate Brightwater Pinot Gris 2009, Kaimira Ventures Ltd

-       Artisan Far Paddock Pinot Gris 2009, Valley East Estate

Gewurztraminer 2010

-       Seifried Nelson Winemakers Collection Gewürztraminer 2010, Seifried Estate

Gewurztraminer 2009

-       Saint Clair Pioneer Block 12 Lone Gum Gewurztraminer 2009, Lone Gum Vineyard Ltd

-       Te Whare Ra Gewurztraminer 2009, Te Whare Ra

-       Saint Clair Godfrey's Creek Reserve Gewurztraminer 2009, Woodbourne Farm Ltd

Gewurztraminer 2008 and older

-       Longbush Bird Series Gewurztraminer 2008, Ilfracombe

Other White Wines 2010

-       The Paddler 2010, Berakah Estate Limited

Other White Wines 2009

-       Esk Verdelho 2009, Omahu Vineyard

-       Waimea Edel 2009, Waimea Estates

-       Waimea Viognier 2009, Waimea Estates

Dessert Wines exceeding 50g/L sugar

-       Charles Wiffen Late Harvest Riesling 2009, Charles Wiffen Wines

-       John Forrest Collection Noble Riesling 2006, Forrest Vineyards

-       Glazebrook Noble Harvest Riesling 2009, Ngatarawa

Cabernet Sauvignon/predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon blends 2009

-       Mudbrick Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2009, Mudbrick Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon/predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon blends 2007 and older

-       Mills Reef Elspeth Trust Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Trust Vineyard

-       Villa Maria Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2007, Omahu Vineyard

Merlot/predominantly Merlot blends 2008

-       Kim Crawford Small Parcels Corner 50 Vineyard Hawke's Bay Merlot 2008, Corner 50

Pinot Noir 2009

-       Gibbston Valley China Terrace 2009, Gibbston Valley

-       Mondillo Pinot Noir 2009, Mondillo

-       Marlborough Exotica Pinot Noir 2009, Koura Bay Wines

-       Domain Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009, Domain Road Vineyard

-       Black Quail Estate Pinot Noir 2009, Black Quail Estate

-       Lowburn Ferry Home Block 2009, Lowburn Ferry Vineyard

-       Mount Dottrel Pinot Noir 2009, Mitre Rocks Vineyard Ltd

-       Cobblestone Te Muna Pinot Noir 2009, Cobblestone Vineyards

Pinot Noir 2008

-       Pisa Range Estate "Black Poplar Block" Pinot Noir 2008, Pisa Range Estate

-       Villa Maria Single Vineyard Southern Clays Pinot Noir 2008, Rutherford

Other Red Wines 2008

-       Jurassic Ridge Montepulciano 2008, Jurassic Ridge

Syrah 2008

-       Squawking Magpie The Stoned Crow Syrah 2008, Deerstalkers

-       Vidal Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2008, Omahu Vineyard

Syrah 2007 and older

-       Mills Reef Elspeth Trust Vineyard Syrah 2007, Trust Vineyard

-       Vidal Reserve Syrah 2007, Omahu Vineyard

The Romeo Bragato Awards, held each year as part of the Romeo Bragato conference, are New Zealand’s only grapegrower awards.

The trophy winners, which represent the top wine from each varietal class judged, will be announced at the annual Romeo Bragato conference awards dinner along with the announcement of the Young Viticulturist of the Year and the winner of the Silver Secateurs Award. The gala dinner will be held on Saturday August 28 at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 in Blenheim.

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Wine Survey Results

 

Question01

Which of the following is most influential when it comes time to make a wine purchase?

Answers96%

Skips4%

	0%	26%		52%		PERCENT
Recommendations from friends?						52%
Social media, including blogs, Facebook, and Twitter?						24%
Other						10%
Shelf talkers in-store?						9%
Traditional media, including Newspapers, Television?						5%

Question02

From where do you purchase the majority of your wines?

Answers93%

Skip7%

	0%	21.5%		43%		PERCENT
The Supermarket?						42%
Boutique Wine stores?						28%
On-line?						14%
Direct from the winery?						14%
Discount chains?						1%

 

Question03

Which of the following social media platforms do you use most frequently?

Answers91%

Skips9%

	0%	25.5%		51%		PERCENT
Twitter?						51%
Facebook?						33%
Blogs?						11%
Youtube?						5%
Other?						1%

Question04

What’s the average price you currently spend on a bottle of wine?

Answers90%

Skips10%

	0%	19%		38%		PERCENT
$15-$20?						38%
$20-$25?						26%
$10-$15?						Posted via email from Wine Reviews Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Cloudy Bay Te Koko 2005, Marlborough The premium label of Sauvignon Blanc from the most iconic label in New Zealand. The last vintage with the old label, Te Koko was a new direction for New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc. Made to make you think about what you're drinking not to just quench a thirst. The rich creamy almost velvet in nature is due to the barrel maturation, the smooth tropical fruit finishes with a spicy dryness that is complimented with a racy acid through the middle.  Perfectly balanced and likely to take you the evening to understand! 93 Points RRP $55 Posted via email from Wine Reviews Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough From one of the most respected Marlborough wineries comes this latest vintage of Sauvignon Blanc. Saint Clair focus on Sauvignon Blanc more than any other wineries in the country and this wine helps one to understand what Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is all about. The passion fruit mixed with freshly cut pineapple are the indicators that this wine is typical Marlborough. The fruit is in abundance and a tropical fruit salad and good linear nature allow this wine to express the essence of Marlborough. 88 Points RRP $20   Posted via email from Wine Reviews Blind River 2008 Pinot Noir, Marlborough Good plum colour and bright red ruit that jumps fro the glass and assaults the olfactory system. The nose is of sweet red fruit with typical Marlborough earthy delight. The palate runs smooth with raspberry and cheery preserve wrestling some savoury characters that with a dry zingy edge. 90 Points RRP $40 Posted via email from Wine Reviews Monday, August 23, 2010 IfWeRanTheWorld It can be anything, really. Something small (like Start a Kickstarter) or something not-so-small (like refashion the Detroit/Grosse Pointe border, a sad symbol that needn't be. By 2011, we can change Alter Road from notorious to glorious.). Just type it in. Then start with picking up a microaction, and join forces on actionplatforms with people already working to make it happen. Or start an actionplatform of your own. So - what would you do? Need some ideas? via ifwerantheworld.com Posted via email from Jayson Bryant Sunday, August 22, 2010 Matua Road Sauvignon Blanc 2009 From one of the large wineries in west Auckland this Sauvignon Blanc is from Marlborough. The grapes are transported and made into wine at the West Auckland winery.  The colour is very light yellow but the nose gives very good aromatics. The aromatics are of freshly cut hay, sweet tinned peas and some spice whilst the palate is off dry with good fruit concentration. This wine would make a great accompaniment to white fish from the BBQ. 84 Points RRP $15 Posted via email from Wine Reviews Saturday, August 21, 2010 Put a cork in it: the environmental cost of the screw cap In recent years the cork has been steadily usurped by cleaner, more convenient screw caps. But the environmental impact of this social shift is massive. Now the traditional cork growers are fighting back. But have they left it too late? Posted via email from Jayson Bryant Friday, August 20, 2010 Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Light yellow in the glass. Hay, guava, and lemon mixed with green grass. The thin light bodied guava and green fruit with dry finish make this wine an ideal simplistic summer wine. 85 points RRP $10 Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from Wine Reviews Black Barn Syrah 2008 Dark plum like colour in the glass with spice, cinnamon, clove and blackberry. Pepper and spice over blackfruit and liquorice. 90 points RRP $ 45 Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from Wine Reviews Wine Survey http://polldaddy.com/s/6EA982EE59BDEF60 Posted via email from Wine Marketing Wine Buying! WHAT DO YOU THINK? How Do You Buy the Wines You Buy Do you intend to drink more wine in 2010 than you did in 2009? Yes 631 responses / 59% No, I intend to drink less wine 28 responses / 3% No, I intend to drink about the same amount of wine 371 responses / 35% I am not sure 31 responses / 3% Which of the following is most influential when it comes time to make a wine purchase? Recommendations from friends 158 responses / 15% Wine reviews or shelf-talkers from established wine critics 374 responses / 36% Recommendations from trusted wine producers or wine shop owners 355 responses / 34% Price or heavy discounts 113 responses / 11% Recommendations from bloggers 21 responses / 2% Label design 28 responses / 3% Do you plan on spending more on wine (in total) in 2010 than you did in 2009? No, I intend to spend about the same on wine. 421 responses / 40% Yes I intend to spend more. 556 responses / 52% No, I intend to spend less on wine. 85 responses / 8% From where do you purchase the majority of your wines? From national discount chains like Costco, Trader Joe’s 273 responses / 26% From smaller boutique wine shops 503 responses / 48% From online wine retailers like Wine Express, Winery Insider 85 responses / 8% Through private brokers 24 responses / 2% Directly from the winery or winery Web site 173 responses / 16% Which of the following social media platforms do you use most frequently? Twitter 37 responses / 4% Facebook 531 responses / 58% Blogs 86 responses / 9% Other 259 responses / 28% Which of the following social media platforms most affects your wine purchasing decisions? Twitter 19 responses / 2% Facebook 113 responses / 14% Blogs 167 responses / 20% Other 524 responses / 64% What’s the average price you currently spend on a bottle of wine? Under $10 84 responses / 8% $10-$20 587 responses / 55% $20-30 278 responses / 26% $30+ 122 responses / 11% Which of the following are you least likely to splurge on? A $50+ bottle of wine 399 responses / 38% A meal at a high-end restaurant 149 responses / 14% A walk-around wine tasting or wine seminar 256 responses / 24% Other 253 responses / 24% Which of the following are you most likely to splurge on? A $50+ bottle of wine 248 responses / 23% A meal at a high-end restaurant 536 responses / 51% A walk-around wine tasting or wine seminar 244 responses / 23% Other 32 responses / 3% All results from Wine Enthusiast!  Posted via email from Wine Marketing Subscribe to: Posts (Atom) Profile Jayson Bryant New Zealand's most passionate wine guy, star of Unscrewed. The unauthorised voice of New Zealand Wine. Writer for Cork'd. 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