Cabernet sauvignon steals the show
2011 Orange Region Wine Show
Media release
Angullong wines, Orange, New South Wales
The results of the 2011 Orange Region Wine Show have recently been announced at the annual Wine Show Industry Dinner.
The 2011 Orange Region Wine Show was judged by Chairman of Judges, David Bicknell from Oak Ridge Wines, Toni Patteron MW, Shadowfax Winemaker Matt Harrop and Associate Judge Debbie Lauritz.
The trophies awarded comprised:
- Best Sauvignon Blanc of the Show
2010 Orange Highland Wines & Gardens Orange Highland Sauvignon Blanc - Best Chardonnay of the Show
2009 Philip Shaw Wines No.11 Chardonnay - Best Wine in Classes 8 and 12 (Pinot Noir &/or Red Blend)
2009 Ross Hill Wines 'Family Series' Cabernet Franc Merlot - Best Shiraz or Shiraz dominant Wine of the Show
2010 Printhie 'Mount Canobolas Collection' Shiraz - Best Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Sauvignon Dominant Wine of the Show
2009 Ross Hill Wines 'Family Series' Cabernet Sauvignon - Judges Encouragement Award
2010 Angullong 'Bull's Roar' Tempranillo - Best White Wine of the Show
2009 Philip Shaw Wines No.11 Chardonnay - Best Red Wine of the Show
2009 Ross Hill Wines 'Family Series' Cabernet Sauvignon - Best Wine of the Show
2009 Ross Hill Wines 'Family Series' Cabernet Sauvignon
The Cabernet Sauvignon class was one of the highlights of the show, with one of the highest percentage of wines winning medals. Judges comments included, “a very good class with the top gold a wonderful example of the medium bodied claret style. Perfect luncheon wine,” referring to the wine that went on to win Best Wine of the Show, the 2009 Ross Hill 'Family Series' Cabernet Sauvignon.
Merlot also continues to improve within the region, with the judges comments mentioning that “the best wines were lovely bright, fresh and medium bodied, with an easy unforced character.”
“It was another very successful wine show,” commented the Wine Show Committee President Lucy Maddox. “We are very fortunate to have such experienced judges prepared to support our region; the result will be ongoing improvement in the quality of the wines being made in Orange.”
David Cumming, Define Wine
Regions
- Orange (NSW)
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