Awards

• The Latest Press and Awards for Amisfield

  It's been a good week with the results of the Amisfield Pinot Noir 2007 receiving a Gold at The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition, but here is some more news...

   

  •  The Amisfield Lowburn Terrace Riesling 2007 received a Gold at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2009, this was entered into their Exhibition category.

   

  • The Amisfield Pinot Noir 2007 (5 stars) and the Amisfield Pinot Gris 2008 (4 ½ stars) will be featured in Winestate's Annual Issue 2009/2010 - Best of Michael Cooper's 2009 Release. This issue will be on sale in January 2010 and re-released in July 2010. This edition has increased readership and circulation with over 128,000 readers globally.

• Bob Campbell MW Awards Greystone Pinot Gris 5 Stars & 93 Points

  Bob Campbell has awarded the 2008 Pinot Gris 5 Stars - 93 Points which is another fantastic result for Greystone WInes! 

  "Impressively concentrated wine with appealing fruit purity in this classically varietal wine. Pure pear juice and white peach flavours with a suggestion of mineral and anise/spice. Silken textured and lingering"

   

  http://www.bobswinereviews.com/greystone-waipara-nz-pinot-gris-2008-review.html

   

  This great news and follows last months highlight where Greystone were awarded the Champion Pinot Gris Throphy for 2009 at NZ's biggest wine show - The New Zealand International WIne Show 2009.

    

  October 2009

• Domaines Schlumberger receives some great accolades!

  Domaines Schlumberger have received some fantastic accolades recently. The accolades applicable to our range are as follows:

   

  Pinot Gris Les Princes Abbes 2007 has received 90/100 points from the Wine Spectator ("outstanding wine").

   Michel BETTANE In his "Grand Guide des Vins de France 2010" awarded the following:

  Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kitterle 2006 : 17/20

  Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kitterle 2005 : 18/20

   

  October 2009

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  2009 Edwards Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc wins Medallion

  “Anyone who thinks that Australian wine lacks diversity, individuality or interest has their head in the sand,” said Lester Jesberg, ditor Winewise Magazine, announcing the winners of the inaugural Winewise Championship. “In quality terms, the Australian wine industry is alive and well. It’s time to stop the negative talk”.
  
  “In what amounts to a ‘best of the best competition’, the object was to acknowledge Australia’s finest wines, from producers large and small. The Winewise Championship is an exciting new initiative designed to showcase the benchmark wines of Australia” Mr Jesberg said. “And the results demonstrate this well with every State featuring in the awards.”
  
  The best wines from the 2009 National Wine Show of Australia (the premium national show which has become the province of large producers) and the 2009 Winewise Small Vigneron Awards (the premium small producers' wine show) were judged against the best from the major Australian regional wine shows during the 2009 show circuit.
  
  To add balance, some “wildcard” entries were invited from producers who don't normally enter wine shows but whose wines were previously judged under show conditions. Mr Jesberg added: “This is a competition amongst peers and gives us an accurate snapshot of the quality of the Australian wine industry at this point in time.”
  
  Winewise ~ Lester Jesberg – February 2010
  
  2009 Edwards Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Medallion : Sauvignon Blanc Blend 

• red+white cellar wins two Lewishams Awards!!

  Auckland's Outstanding Hospitality Staff officially recognised at the Hospitality party of the year last night. For the 8th year, Auckland's outstanding hospitality staff were officially recognised by their peers - at the 2010 Lewisham Foundation Awards. The Awards are named in honour of colourful hospitality entrepreneur Richard Lewisham who helped establish the modern day eating and drinking scene in the 'City of Sails'. At a night of glamour and glitz the current 'cream of the crop' in Auckland's hospitality industry will be honoured for their outstanding commitment to this exciting and vibrant business ... in this exciting city.

  red+white cellar were notimated in two categories and won them both - one for Outstanding Supplier and the other, Outstanding Sales Representative - taken out by Dave Aberhart, our National Sales Manager.

  www.lewishamawards.co.nz