DWWA 2013: International Trophy winners

Valdivieso Blanc de Blancs Brut Chile NV International trophy: Sparkling under Â£15 Valdivieso Blanc de Blancs Brut NV, Chile (White - Sparkling) Chalky, crushed oyster shell supported by lush, juicy fruit, showing good depth of flavour and a crisp finish. Fine, developed aromas of honeycomb with earthy touches are complemented by a brioche character. UK price: Â£13.00 Bibendum For more information about this wine click here Charles Heidsieck Blanc des MillÃ©naires Champagne France 1995 International trophy: Sparkling over Â£15 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des MillÃ©naires 1995, Champagne, France (White - Sparkling) Very toasty, with cashew nut richness and a honeyed nose showing apricot, dried flowers and coffee hints. Deliciously smooth and opulent with a lovely mouthfeel and fine mousse. Fabulous, big and individual style. UK price: Â£165.00 Bordeaux Index, Fortnum & Mason, Harrods (www.harrods.com), Planet of the Grapes, Waitrose supermarkets (www.waitrose.com), We love fine wine US price: $175.00 Bordeaux Index, Fortnum & Mason, Harrods (www.harrods.com), Planet of the Grapes, Waitrose supermarkets (www.waitrose.com), We love fine wine, Remy Amerique Inc For more information about this wine click here Little Beauty Dry Riesling Marlborough New Zealand 2010 International trophy: Riesling under Â£15 Little Beauty Dry Riesling 2010, Marlborough, New Zealand (White - Still Dry) Expressive, sherbet-bomb character showing real Riesling typicity, with vivid pear, lime and kerosene aromas. Classy, pithy citrus fruit palate with lime blossom, freshness, yellow stone fruit and a steely, bone-dry finish. Plenty of ageability. UK price: Â£15.52 Davies & Co, L'Art du Vin, Vinultra (www.vinultra.com/) For more information about this wine click here Eden Springs High Eden Riesling Eden Valley South Australia 2008 International trophy: Riesling over Â£15 Eden Springs High Eden Riesling 2008, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia (White - Still Dry) Exotic, citrussy Riesling nose with juicy apple, white truffle and a savoury, saline character. Lovely smoky kerosene edge to this powerful, rich style with classic sweet lime and complex earthy notes infused with toasty butter flavours. Brilliant! UK price: N/A For more information about this wine click here Paul Cluver Gewurztraminer Elgin South Africa 2012 International trophy: Dry Aromatic under Â£15 Paul Cluver Gewurztraminer 2012, Elgin, Overberg, South Africa (White - Still Dry) Aromatic and floral with an exotic fruit nose, Turkish delight, rose water, attractive subtle spice and a fresh grapey fragrance. Refreshing and characterful with elegance, a hint of sweetness and a nice bitter pith lift. UK price: Â£11.99 Amps Fine Wines, Great Grog, Highbury Vintners, SA Wines Online US price: $15.00 Amps Fine Wines, Great Grog, Highbury Vintners, SA Wines Online, Cape of Good Hope Wine Company For more information about this wine click here Lawsonâs Dry Hills Mount Vernon Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Zealand 2012 International trophy: Sauvignon Blanc under Â£15 Lawson's Dry Hills Mount Vernon Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand (White - Still Dry) Mineral and slate aromas, with lime and gentle tropical fruit leading to a wonderful concentration of ripe stone fruit, kiwi and vibrant citrus, held tight by racy acidity. Zesty and very juicy. Fine expression of Sauvignon Blanc fruit and excellent value UK price: Â£9.10 Wright Wine Co For more information about this wine click here David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc Elim South Africa 2012 International trophy: Sauvignon Blanc over Â£15 David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Elim, Cape Agulhas, South Africa (White - Still Dry) Delicate, cool aromas of nettle, pea pod and artichoke with saline notes over a citrus fruit-packed palate. Complex and multi-layered with a juicy mid-palate, a mineral quality and fresh grass wrapped in a silky texture. UK price: Â£17.00 Bancroft For more information about this wine click here Concha y Toro MarquÃ©s de Casa Concha Chardonnay LimarÃ Valley Chile 2011 International trophy: Chardonnay under Â£15 Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay 2011, Limari Valley, Chile (White - Still Dry) Spicy, dried fruit aromas with a fruity apple and apricot complexity over an oily palate brightened by acidity. Good, broad peach, bright citrus and brioche fruit with a lovely texture and a long, nutty finish. UK price: Â£13.00 Inverarity Vaults, Tesco supermarkets (www.tesco.com), Villeneuve Wines For more information about this wine click here Josef Chromy Chardonnay Tasmania Australia 2011 International trophy: Chardonnay over Â£15 Josef Chromy Chardonnay 2011, Tasmania, Australia (White - Still Dry) Wow! Exotic bouquet with lovely matchstick and mineral notes, great nutty complexity and ripe apple following to a stylish, elegant and tightly-structured palate. Toasty undertones, juicy lees and wild, lovely mineral freshness and intense fruit quality. UK price: Â£21.95 Australian Wines Online, Bibendum, Invinity Wines For more information about this wine click here McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon Hunter Valley New South Wales Australia 2007 International trophy: White Single-Varietal under Â£15 McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 2007, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia (White - Still Dry) Zesty, lemon curd style of Semillon with classic toasty and honeyed characters. Rich, spicy, pear and apricot nose with hints of beeswax, kiwi, exotic fruit and grassy notes. Great intensity and persistence, citrus blossom, lime and burnt spice. UK price: N/A For more information about this wine click here Angel Sequeiros AlbariÃ±o Foudre RÃas Baixas Spain 2010 International trophy: White Single-Varietal over Â£15 Angel Sequeiros AlbariÃ±o Foudre 2010, RÃas Baixas, Rest Of Mainland, Spain (White - Still Dry) Fresh, elegant nose of nutty apple and peach, with gentle elderflower and white floral aromatics. Complexity and natural sweetness on a ripe, juicy and harmonious palate with a fruit-forward character and zesty lemon. A classic. UK price: N/A For more information about this wine click here ChÃ¢teau Jolys JuranÃ§on Sec Southwest France 2012 International trophy: White Blend under Â£15 ChÃ¢teau Jolys 2012, JuranÃ§on Sec, Southwest France, France (White - Still Dry) Fantastically fruity with a wonderful concentration of rich fruit - limes, satsumas, apples and grapefruit - supported by firm, refreshing acidity. Apple tart and peach aromas, and a dynamic finish of river washed pebbles and flint. Superb. UK price: N/A US stockist: Waitrose supermarkets (www.waitrose.com), Baron Franï¿½ois Ltd For more information about this wine click here Cape Point Vineyards Isliedh Cape Point South Africa 2012 International trophy: White Blend over Â£15 Cape Point Vineyards Isliedh 2012, Cape Point, Western Cape, South Africa (White - Still Dry) Elegant and silky-textured with a fine, well-crafted nose of aromatic golden apple and lime leading to a rounded palate of yellow fruit and kiwi with white floral notes. A very classic style - complex and harmonious. UK price: N/A For more information about this wine click here Commanderie de Peyrassol CÃ´tes de Provence France 2012 International trophy: RosÃ© under Â£15 Commanderie de Peyrassol 2012, CÃ´tes De Provence, Provence, France (Still Dry) Expressive and charming aromas of ripe red cherries, raspberries, cranberries and violets. Very elegant and feminine on the palate, with refreshingly sweet fruit, subtle berry ripeness and a lingering, savoury finale. UK price: Â£10.99 Majestic Wine Warehouses (www.majestic.co.uk) For more information about this wine click here Mission Hill Family Estate Martin's Lane Pinot Noir International trophy: Pinot Noir under Â£15 Mission Hill Family Estate Martin's Lane Pinot Noir 2011, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada (Red - Still Dry) Bright raspberry and sweet fresh cherry nose, with an elegant violet touch. A nicely textured, silky palate shows ripe cherries, juicy red berries and a complex blend of red currants, strawberries, dried herbs and spice. UK price: N/A For more information about this wine click here Dagernova Weinmanufaktur Heimersheimer Kapellenberg SpÃ¤tburgunder International trophy: Pinot Noir over Â£15 Dagernova Weinmanufaktur Heimersheimer Kapellenberg SpÃ¤tburgunder 2011, Ahr, Germany (Red - Still Dry) Gentle, perfumed warm red fruit nose, a touch spicy, on an attractive berry fruit style. Mulberry and cherry palate with a farmyardy element and very nice richness. Silky and supple with plenty of spice and kick. UK price: N/A For more information about this wine click here ViÃ±a Mayu Malbec Elqui Valley Chile 2012 International trophy: Red Single-Varietal under Â£15 ViÃ±a Mayu Malbec 2012, Elqui Valley, Chile (Red - Still Dry) Stunning rose petal, violet, logan berry and white pepper aromas. Bright and savoury palate with succulent blackberries and an appetising spiced game finish. Lush but not jammy, with exquisite purity. Delicious. UK price: Â£8.99 Guy Anderson Wines For more information about this wine click here ViÃ±alba Reservado Malbec Cabernet Franc International trophy: Red Blend under Â£15 ViÃ±alba Reservado Malbec-Cabernet Franc 2012, Mendoza, Argentina (Red - Still Dry) Succulent black cherry and damson nose, perfumed with liquorice and beautiful spices. Broad, plump and juicy palate showing masses of dark, brambly, forest floor fruit. Peppery, with a lovely smooth texture. UK price: N/A For more information about this wine click here Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz International trophy: Red Blend over Â£15 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz 2010, South Australia, Australia (Red - Still Dry) Spicy aromatics of violets, plums and liquorice over a lavish, opulent palate of smoky, intense blackcurrant, chocolate, mint and spice. Lovely texture, a powerful, meaty complexity and touches of eucalyptus, black tea and raspberry cream. UK price: N/A For more information about this wine click here Bodegas Olarra Erudito International trophy: Red Spanish Varietals under Â£15 Bodegas Olarra Erudito 2008, Rioja Reserva, Rest Of Mainland, Spain (Red - Still Dry) Very Spanish, with a sweet, oaky nose of minty, lifted cherries. Medium-bodied, supple palate of coconut, cigar, tomato leaf and aged leather surrounding a dense core of cherries and strawberries with superb freshness. Amazing. UK price: N/A US stockist: C&D Wines, Classic Wines For more information about this wine click here Sendero Royal La Senoba International trophy: Red Spanish Varietals over Â£15 RodrÃguez Sanzo La Senoba 2009, Rioja, Rest Of Mainland, Spain (Red - Still Dry) Beautifully aromatic, with lovely spicy fruit and classic lines. Juicy blackberry nose with herbal, garrigue notes and black olives over a fresh, zesty palate with a parsnip undertone and a chocolatey finish. Floral and delicious. UK price: Â£22.00 Oakley Wine US stockist: Oakley Wine, Import Iberia LLC, Metropolis Wine Merchant, For more information about this wine click here Barone di Valforte International trophy: Red Italian Varietal under Â£15 Barone di Valforte 2011, Montepulciano D'abruzzo, Rest Of Italy, Italy (Red - Still Dry) Attractive floral, spice and dark berry nose, fruit-forward with plums over a well-structured palate of prunes and cherries supported by coffee beans, liquorice and chocolate. Lots of spice and long-lasting fruit flavours. A superb example. UK price: N/A For more information about this wine click here Gemma Giblin International trophy: Red Italian Varietal over Â£15 Gemma Giblin 2006, Barolo Riserva, Piedmont, Italy (Red - Still Dry) Russian spices, leather and dried plums on a powerful, fragrant nose of roses, damsons and chocolate. Excellent flavours of sweet cherry, toffee and cinnamon with nice chewy tannins. Long and mouth-wateringly delicious. UK price: N/A For more information about this wine click here Boschendal Reserve Collection Shiraz International trophy: Red RhÃ´ne Varietal under Â£15 Boschendal Reserve Collection Shiraz 2011, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South Africa (Red - Still Dry) Highly individual style with a pretty, violet-perfumed nose of stoned black plum, juicy black cherries and lifted raspberries. Plump and structured, a very peppery palate shows good fresh and fleshy fruit, with sour plums, sherbet and rhubarb. UK price: Â£13.99 Bucktrout, DGB Europe, Victor Hugo, Makro UK, SA Wines Online For more information about this wine click here Credaro Family Estate Beach Head Shiraz International trophy: Red RhÃ´ne Varietal over Â£15 Credaro Family Estate Beach Head Shiraz 2011, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia (Red - Still Dry) Luscious style with elegance and purity. Discreet cherry, raspberry and mint aromas lead to a lifted black cherry palate with vibrant herbaceous notes, white pepper, blueberries and plums. Lots of delight - a really beautiful wine. UK price: N/A For more information about this wine click here Aromo Barrel Selection International trophy: Red Bordeaux Varietals under Â£15 Aromo Barrel Selection 2010, Maule Valley, Chile (Red - Still Dry) Plummy, ripe and sweet, fresh green herb, black cherry and blackcurrant aromas with touches of mint and black pepper. Luxuriously full-bodied yet elegant, with refreshing, juicy herbal fruit, smoky oak notes, and a beautifully integrated savoury character UK price: Â£15.00 The Global Winery, Winefantastic US stockist: The Global Winery, Winefantastic For more information about this wine click here Sauska CuvÃ©e 5 International trophy: Red Bordeaux Varietals over Â£15 Sauska CuvÃ©e 5 2009, VillÃ¡ny, DÃ©l-pannÃ³nia, Hungary (Red - Still Dry) Lovely black fruit definition to classy aromas of chocolate and minty tobacco. Very peppery with a good sweet, ripe middle, cassis and inky, iodine notes. Intense and velvety with supple, elegant tannins and a long finish. UK price: N/A For more information about this wine click here Brancott Estate Letter Series Late Harvest Sauvignon-Blanc,-Brancott Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand 2011 International trophy: Sweet under Â£15 Brancott Estate Letter Series Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Brancott Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand (White - Sweet) Classic style with luscious and peachy, floral, mandarin-touched aromas. Honey richness, marmalade, spiced apricot notes and lemon flavours, with the perfect amount of tangerine freshness. Elegant, lingering finish. UK price: N/A For more information about this wine click here Kutjevo Traminac Ledeno Slavonia Croatia 2011 International trophy: Sweet over Â£15 Kutjevo Traminac Ledeno 2011, Slavonia, Continental, Croatia (White - Sweet) Very elegant style with a trace of caramel, crÃ¨me brulÃ©e, mandarin and caramelised oranges, overlaid with intense apricot aromas. Sweet honeydew melon, orange and lemon rind with floral undertones and good purity. Gorgeous. UK price: N/A For more information about this wine click here GonzÃ¡lez Byass Tres Palmas Sherry Spain NV International trophy: Dry Fortified over Â£15 Gonzalez Byass Tres Palmas NV, Jerez-xerÃ©s-sherry Y Manzanilla SanlÃºcar De Barramdeda, Sherry, Spain (White - Fortified) Opulent walnut, caramel and vanilla nose with a soft ozone tang. Extraordinarily beautiful palate with an intense, sea salty richness. Nutty and robust with splendid fruit, toffee and orange peel, and a rich kernel finish. UK price: Â£34.99 Harvey Nichols, Lay & Wheeler, Laytons Wine Merchants , The Wine Society For more information about this wine click here Campbells Topaque Rutherglen Victoria Australia NV International trophy: Sweet Fortified under Â£15 Campbells Topaque NV, Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia (White - Fortified) Lovely golden rich toffee and butterscotchy fruit with lush Christmas pudding and caramelised orange aromas. Sleek and spicy with a toffee apple character, smoky notes, roasted hazelnuts, dried fruit and flowers. Good balancing acidity and complexity. UK price: Â£11.49 Connollys, Quaff Fine Wine Merchant, Vinology For more information about this wine click here Barbeito 20 Anos Lote 12089 Malvasia Madeira Portugal NV International trophy: Sweet Fortified over Â£15 Barbeito 20 Anos, Lote 12089 Malvasia NV, Madeira, Portugal (White - Fortified) Spicy, figgy nose on a nutty, vibrant style. Dried orange peel, smoky oak richness, caramel and toffee with slightly bitter notes. Loads of weight and complexity, and an almost dry, nutty finish. Delicious. UK price: Â£98.00 Berry Bros & Rudd, Raymond Reynolds For more information about this wine click here

DWWA 2013: International Trophy winners

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