Top winners in Asia's largest wine competition announced at ProWine ...
Top winners in Asia’s largest wine competition announced at ProWine China, Shanghai 15 wines have taken the top honour of the International Trophy in the Decanter Asia Wine Awards this year. The 2013 edition of the wine competition received more than 2,300 entries from around the world, with a total of 2,023 medal winners. The Decanter Asia Wine Awards aims to recognise quality wines and provide consumers across Asia with a trusted source of recommendations. Co-chaired by Jeannie Cho Lee MW, the first Asian Master of Wine and a Contributing Editor to Decanter, and Steven Spurrier, Chairman of the Decanter World Wine Awards and Decanter’s Consultant Editor, judging took place in Hong Kong on 16 -19 September. Over 40 top wine experts from across Asia made up the professional judging panel to rigorously blind taste wines organised in flights to ensure the very best tasting conditions. The International Trophy winners of the DAWA 2013 were revealed at Decanter’s stand at ProWine China, Shanghai, on 13 November. Winners include wines from Argentina, Australia, France, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, and the USA. The International Trophy is the highest award given out in the competition, and is followed by the Regional Trophy, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Commended medals. “We are proud to announce this year’s International Trophy winners – DAWA’s ultimate accolade,” says Sarah Kemp, Decanter Publishing Director. “They represent outstanding quality and I believe consumers will be able to discover new and exciting wines through our awards.” Lance Bradfield, managing director of The New Holland Wine Co and representing Zonte’s Footsteps, the winner of Best Single Red Varietal International Trophy, said awards count for more in China's emerging wine market than in some other countries. 'The Chinese place a lot of emphasis on awards. It means credibility and cudos.' Steven Wasylyk, brand director of artisan wines at ASC Fine Wines, collected the trophy for Napa's Cakebread Cellars, and said of Californian wines in China, 'a lot of connoisseurs are already drinking more. It used to be quite niche, but people are going more for it and there's a lot of potential in terms of value for money'. A special digital edition of Decanter magazine featuring the full list of DAWA 2013 results is now released and available for tablet download at the Apple Newsstand and all major digital platforms. The DAWA 2013 results can also be found on DecanterChina.com (www.decanterchina.com), Decanter’s bilingual Simplified Chinese and English website containing bespoke content for the growing audience of wine lovers in China. ENDS For further information and hi-res images:
Beatrice Ng, Asia Marketing Executive: [email protected]
Notes to Editors About Decanter Asia Wine Awards • • • • • • •
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Launched in 2012 by Decanter magazine, 2013 is the second edition of the competition All wines are judged blind in the best possible tasting environment and each wine is discussed on an individual basis by the panel There is no upper limit on the number of medals that can be awarded A full list of judges can be found here: https://www.decanterchina.com/en/dawa/meet-the-dawajudges.html Results, featuring the Commended, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Regional Trophy, and International Trophy winning wines, are published on DecanterChina.com International Trophies, the top awards in the competition, were announced on 13 November 2013 at 2pm on the Decanter stand at ProWine China, Shanghai, and on DecanterChina.com A special digital edition of Decanter magazine, including the full list of results and International and Regional Trophy profiles is now available for tablet download at the Apple Newsstand and all major digital platforms (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/decanter-magazineinternational/id498465105?ls=1&mt=8 ) Winning wines are promoted at a series of tastings and fairs across Asia in 2013/2014 The Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2013 is sponsored by Riedel glasses and San Pellegrino and Acqua Panna water
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Decanter magazine, which is sold in 92 countries* Decanter Events, an annual programme of world-class events for consumers and trade Decanter.com (www.decanter.com), which is read by 400,000 unique users every month in 223 countries. Note: China accounts for 25% of total traffic on this site** DecanterChina.com (www.decanterchina.com), a bi-lingual English and Simplified Chinese website, created specifically for Chinese wine lovers and launched in September 2012. It has over 100,000 page views per month and over 63% of visitors read the website in Simplified Chinese** Decanter World Wine Awards, the world's largest and most prestigious wine competition Decanter Asia Wine Awards, launched in 2012, is now the largest wine competition in Asia. In 2013, there are: o 15 International Trophy winners (out of the 39 Regional Trophy winners) o 39 Regional Trophy winners o 45 Gold medal winners o 369 Silver medal winners o 985 Bronze medal winners o 585 Commended medal winners For full results of DAWA 2013, please visit www.decanterchina.com Sources: *Decanter has subscribers in 92 countries ** Google Analytics, August 2013
International Trophy winners of the DAWA 2013: •
Bauget-Jouette, Blanc de Blancs Brut, Champagne 2008 France (Sparkling International Trophy)
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Eden Springs, High Eden Riesling, Eden Valley, South Australia 2009 Australia (Riesling International Trophy)
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Stoneleigh, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2012 New Zealand (Sauvignon Blanc International Trophy)
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Brookland Valley, Reserve Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia 2012 Australia (Chardonnay International Trophy)
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Brokenwood, ILR Reserve Semillon, Hunter Valley, New South Wales 2007 Australia (Single-Varietal White International Trophy)
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Michel Torino, Don David Finca la Primavera #3 Torrontes , Cafayate, Salta 2013 Argentina (Dry Aromatic International Trophy)
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Hardys, Eileen Hardy Pinot Noir, Tasmania 2010 Australia (Pinot Noir International Trophy)
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Cakebread Cellars, Dancing Bear Ranch, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California 2010 USA (Red Bordeaux Varietals International Trophy)
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Saronsberg, Shiraz, Tulbagh 2011 South Africa (Red Rhône Varietals International Trophy)
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La Rioja Alta, 904, Rioja Gran Reserva 2001 Spain (Red Spanish Varietals International Trophy)
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Marchesi Alfieri, Alfiera, Barbera d'Asti Superiore, Piedmont 2010 Italy (Red Italian Varietals International Trophy)
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Dehesa de Luna, Vdt de Castilla 2011 Spain (Red Blend International Trohpy)
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Zonte's Footstep, Z-Force McLaren Vale, South Australia 2010 Australia (Single Varietal Red International Trophy)
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Tempus Two, Pewter Botrytis Semillon, Multi-region blend 2009 Australia (Sweet International Trophy)
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De Bortoli, Black Noble, NV Australia (Sweet Fortified International Trophy)
Beatrice Ng, Asia Marketing Executive: [email protected]
Notes to Editors About Decanter Asia Wine Awards • • • • • • •
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Launched in 2012 by Decanter magazine, 2013 is the second edition of the competition All wines are judged blind in the best possible tasting environment and each wine is discussed on an individual basis by the panel There is no upper limit on the number of medals that can be awarded A full list of judges can be found here: https://www.decanterchina.com/en/dawa/meet-the-dawajudges.html Results, featuring the Commended, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Regional Trophy, and International Trophy winning wines, are published on DecanterChina.com International Trophies, the top awards in the competition, were announced on 13 November 2013 at 2pm on the Decanter stand at ProWine China, Shanghai, and on DecanterChina.com A special digital edition of Decanter magazine, including the full list of results and International and Regional Trophy profiles is now available for tablet download at the Apple Newsstand and all major digital platforms (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/decanter-magazineinternational/id498465105?ls=1&mt=8 ) Winning wines are promoted at a series of tastings and fairs across Asia in 2013/2014 The Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2013 is sponsored by Riedel glasses and San Pellegrino and Acqua Panna water
About Decanter The Decanter brand comprises of: • • • • • •
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Decanter magazine, which is sold in 92 countries* Decanter Events, an annual programme of world-class events for consumers and trade Decanter.com (www.decanter.com), which is read by 400,000 unique users every month in 223 countries. Note: China accounts for 25% of total traffic on this site** DecanterChina.com (www.decanterchina.com), a bi-lingual English and Simplified Chinese website, created specifically for Chinese wine lovers and launched in September 2012. It has over 100,000 page views per month and over 63% of visitors read the website in Simplified Chinese** Decanter World Wine Awards, the world's largest and most prestigious wine competition Decanter Asia Wine Awards, launched in 2012, is now the largest wine competition in Asia. In 2013, there are: o 15 International Trophy winners (out of the 39 Regional Trophy winners) o 39 Regional Trophy winners o 45 Gold medal winners o 369 Silver medal winners o 985 Bronze medal winners o 585 Commended medal winners For full results of DAWA 2013, please visit www.decanterchina.com Sources: *Decanter has subscribers in 92 countries ** Google Analytics, August 2013
International Trophy winners of the DAWA 2013: •
Bauget-Jouette, Blanc de Blancs Brut, Champagne 2008 France (Sparkling International Trophy)
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Eden Springs, High Eden Riesling, Eden Valley, South Australia 2009 Australia (Riesling International Trophy)
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Stoneleigh, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2012 New Zealand (Sauvignon Blanc International Trophy)
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Brookland Valley, Reserve Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia 2012 Australia (Chardonnay International Trophy)
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Brokenwood, ILR Reserve Semillon, Hunter Valley, New South Wales 2007 Australia (Single-Varietal White International Trophy)
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Michel Torino, Don David Finca la Primavera #3 Torrontes , Cafayate, Salta 2013 Argentina (Dry Aromatic International Trophy)
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Hardys, Eileen Hardy Pinot Noir, Tasmania 2010 Australia (Pinot Noir International Trophy)
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Cakebread Cellars, Dancing Bear Ranch, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California 2010 USA (Red Bordeaux Varietals International Trophy)
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Saronsberg, Shiraz, Tulbagh 2011 South Africa (Red Rhône Varietals International Trophy)
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La Rioja Alta, 904, Rioja Gran Reserva 2001 Spain (Red Spanish Varietals International Trophy)
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Marchesi Alfieri, Alfiera, Barbera d'Asti Superiore, Piedmont 2010 Italy (Red Italian Varietals International Trophy)
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Dehesa de Luna, Vdt de Castilla 2011 Spain (Red Blend International Trohpy)
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Zonte's Footstep, Z-Force McLaren Vale, South Australia 2010 Australia (Single Varietal Red International Trophy)
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Tempus Two, Pewter Botrytis Semillon, Multi-region blend 2009 Australia (Sweet International Trophy)
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De Bortoli, Black Noble, NV Australia (Sweet Fortified International Trophy)
