2017 Singleton - 21 to 25 August 2017 - SCHEDULE OF RESULTS - For complete version, including scores for medal winners, top gold and trophy winners, please download a copy from www.hunterwineshow.com.au on Monday 28 August 2017
2017
Singleton - 21 to 25 August 2017
- SCHEDULE OF RESULTS -
For complete version, including scores for medal winners, top gold and trophy winners,
please download a copy from www.hunterwineshow.com.au on Monday 28 August 2017
The Hunter Valley Wine Show Committee
wish to thank the following for their support
The Commanding Officer & Staff, Singleton Military Area PJ Charteris – Chairman of Judges
Judges, Associate Judges, Trainee Judges, Stewards & Exhibitors
And our sponsors
Naming Rights Sponsor
Wine Show Community Partner
Trophy Sponsors
Adhesif Labels Spicers Vineyard Estate
Multi- Color Label Solutions Hahn Corporation
Wine Show Sponsors
First Creek Wines · Wine Tech Services ·Plasdene Glass- Pak
Jurd’s Real Estate · Kirkwood Produce Co Pty Ltd · Howsafe· Air Liquide O’Connor Harvesting Co · Rover Wine Country Coaches · Singleton Council· Mercurey Australia
Roll of Honour – Family Memento Sponsors
Drayton’s Family Wines · Elliott Family · Meerea Park Wines · Tulloch Wines · McGuigan Family Wines
· Tyrrell’s Vineyards Pty Ltd
2017 CLEAR IMAGE HUNTER VALLEY WINE SHOW 21 – 25 AUGUST 2017
CHAIRMAN OF JUDGES PJ Charteris
PANEL CHAIRS Fiona Donald Tony Harper Sarah Crowe JUDGES Emma Jenkins
Elaine Chukan - Brown Glenn Barry Nick Paterson Liz Jackson Mike De Iuliis
ASSOCIATE JUDGES Kate Sturgess
Jessica McLeish Xanthe Hatcher Tim Dolan Alex Kirkwood Adam Walls
TRAINEE JUDGES Michael Wells Brendan Kaczorowski
Richard Done
COMMITTEE David Flynn (President) Tim Murray (Vice President) Craig Saywell (Chief Steward/Treasurer) Adam Rees (Member)) John Henderson (Member) Rob Seath (Member) Stephen Flannery (Member) Fiona Beach (Member) Andrew Spinaze (Member)
) Adrian Sparks (Representing the HVWTA)
Lt Col Scott Morris (Commanding Officer School of Infantry) Major Al Lynch (Assisting the CO) Abby Burden (Show Secretary)
Judging Panel 1 Chairman of Judges PJ Charteris Judges Panel Chair Judge-Day 1 Judge-Day 1 Judge-Day 2 Judge-Day 2 Associate Associate Trainee
Sarah Crowe Nick Paterson Elaine Chukan-Brown Mike De Iuliis Glen Barry Alex Kirkwood Tim Dolan Michael Wells
Classes Judged
Day 1
Classes & Judging Order Entries Total Exhibits in class Vintages Variety 1 28 55 2017 Semillon 23 34 34 2017 Semillon 5 17 17 Any Vintage Rose 19 8 8 Any Vintage Sparkling 11 19 38 2016 Shiraz
Day 2
Classes & Judging Order Entries Total Exhibits in class Vintages Variety 3 20 20 2017 Verdelho 27 3 3 Any Vintage Verdelho 25 7 7 2017 & 2016 Chardonnay 26 11 11 2015 Vintage & Older Chardonnay 29 8 8 2015 Vintage Shiraz 21 31 31 2009 Vintage and
Older Dry White Wine-any Variety
34 1 1 Any Vintage Innovative White Wine -any Variety
35 1 1 Any Vintage Innovative Red wine -any Variety
Team Leader John Henderson Steward Andrew Spinaze Steward Fiona Beach Steward David Stibbard Steward Ian Robertson Steward Linda Keeping Steward Brett Woodward
Judging Panel 2 Chairman of Judges PJ Charteris Judges Panel Chair Judge-Day 1 Judge-Day 1 Judge-Day 2 Judge-Day 2 Associate Associate Trainee- Day 1 Trainee- Day 2
Fiona Donald Mike De Iuliis Emma Jenkins Liz Jackson Elaine Chukan-Brown Adam Walls Jessica McLeish James Becker Brendan Kaczorowski
Classes Judged
Day 1
Classes & Judging Order Entries Total Exhibits in class Vintages Variety 1 27 55 2017 Semillon
24 23 45 2016 & Older Semillon
12 13 13 2016 Other Red Varietals and blends
4 13 13 2017 Other White Varietals and blends
15 1 1 2015 Vintage and Older Other White Varietals and blends
28 1 1 Any Vintage Other White Varietals and blends
11 18 38 2016 Shiraz
20 8 8 Any Vintage Fortified wine & Vermouth
Day 2
Classes & Judging Order Entries Total Exhibits in class Vintages Variety 13 22 44 2015 & Older Semillon
9 23 23 2016 Chardonnay
16 25 49 2015 & Older Shiraz
30 30 30 2015 & Older Shiraz
Team Leader Adam Rees Steward Adrian Sparks Steward Lynne Sneddon Steward Kelly McCormack Steward Jenny Marshall Steward Rick Staniford Steward David Beach
Judging Panel 3 Chairman of Judges PJ Charteris Judges Panel Chair Judge-Day 1 Judge-Day 1 Judge-Day 2 Judge-Day 2 Associate Associate Trainee- Day 1 Trainee- Day 2
Tony Harper Liz Jackson Glenn Barry Nick Paterson Emma Jenkins Kate Sturgess Xanthe Hatcher Michael Wells James Becker
Classes Judged
Day 1
Classes & Judging Order Entries Total Exhibits in class Vintages Variety 8 35 35 2016 Semillon
24 22 25 2016 Vintage & Older Semillon
17 14 14 2015 Vintage & Older Other Red Varietals & Blends
7 2 2 2017 Other Red Varietals & Blends
10 7 7 2016 Other White Varietals & Blends
31 10 10 2016 Vintage Other Red Varietals & Blends
18 8 8 Any Vintage Sweet White Table Wine
Day 2
Classes & Judging Order Entries Total Exhibits in class Vintages Variety 13 22 44 2015 & Older Semillon
14 23 23 2016 Chardonnay
16 25 49 2015 & Older Shiraz
30 30 30 2015 & Older Shiraz
Team Leader Rob Seath Steward Steve Flannery Steward Angus Vinden Steward George Astudillo Steward Mike Latham Steward Cathy Gadd
2017 Clear Image Hunter Valley Wine Show Trophy Winners
Marshall - Flannery Trophy Best Current – Semillon
Classes 1, 23 & 34
First Creek Wines 2017 Winemakers Reserve Semillon (Entry 1-14)
George Wyndham Memorial Trophy Best Current and One-Year-Old Chardonnay
Classes 2 9, 25, 26 & 34 Sponsor – Singleton Council
Hart & Hunter 2016 26 Rows Chardonnay (Entry 9-7)
J.Y. (Jay) Tulloch Trophy Best Verdelho
Classes 3, 10, 27 & 34
Vinden Estate 2017 Hunter Verdelho (Entry 3-20)
Best Other White Trophy Classes 4, 15, 28 & 34
No Trophy Awarded
Henry John Lindeman Memorial Trophy Best Two–Year-Old and Older Chardonnay
Classes 14, 26 & 34 Sponsor – Spicers Vineyard Estate
Tyrrell’s Vineyards 2013 Vat 47 Chardonnay (Entry 14-21)
Alexander Munro Memorial Trophy Best Current and One-Year-Old Shiraz
Classes 6, 11, 29 & 35 Roll of Honour Sponsor – Meerea Park Wines
De Iuliis Wines 2016 Shiraz (Entry 11-31)
Ed Jouault Memorial Trophy Best One-Year-Old Dry Semillon
Classes 8, 24 & 34
Agnew Wines Cockfighters Ghost 2016 Reserve Semillon - (Entry 8-17)
2017 Clear Image Hunter Valley Wine Show Trophy Winners
2
Elliott Family Trophy Best Two-Year-Old Shiraz
Classes 16, 30 & 35 Roll of Honour Sponsor – Elliott Family
Silkman Wines 2015 Reserve Shiraz (Entry 16-12)
Best Other Red Trophy Classes 7, 12, 17, 31, & 35
Silkman Wines 2016 Reserve Shiraz Pinot Noir (Entry 31-2)
James Busby Memorial Trophy Best Mature Three-Year-Old and Older Shiraz
Classes 16, 30 & 35 Sponsor – Adhesif Labels
Mount Pleasant Wines 2014 Maurice O’Shea Shiraz (Entry 16-16)
McGuigan Family Trophy Best Mature Two-Year–Old and older Semillon
Classes 13,24 & 34 Roll of Honour Sponsor - McGuigan Family
Tyrrell’s Vineyards 2009 Vat 1 Semillon (Entry 13-42)
Doug Galbraith Memorial Trophy Best Sweet White Wine
Class 18
Margan Family Wines 2016 Botrytis Semillon (Entry 18-3)
Premium Vintage Sparkling Wine Class 19
No Trophy Awarded
Trevor Drayton Memorial Trophy
Best Fortified Wine Class 20
Roll of Honour Sponsor – Drayton Family Wines Mount Pleasant Wines NV Tawny Blend (20-5)
John Lewis Newcastle Herald Trophy Best Museum Red Wine
Class 22
Tyrrell’s Vineyards 2007 Vat 9 Shiraz (Entry 22-8)
2017 Clear Image Hunter Valley Wine Show Trophy Winners
3
Graham Gregory Memorial Trophy Best Museum White
Class 21
Tyrrell’s Vineyards 2006 Vat 1 Semillon (21-19)
Rosé Trophy
Best Rosé Class 21
No Trophy Awarded
Hector Tulloch Memorial Trophy
Best Shiraz Class 21 is ineligible for judging in this category
Roll of Honour Sponsor – Tulloch Wines Trophy Sponsor – Hahn Corporation
Silkman Wines 2015 Reserve Shiraz (Entry 16-12)
Innovative Red Wine Trophy Class 35
No Trophy Awarded
Maurice O’Shea Memorial Trophy Best Semillon
Class 22 is ineligible for judging in this category
Tyrrell’s Vineyards 2009 Vat 1 Semillon (Entry 13-42)
Murray Tyrrell Chardonnay Trophy Best Chardonnay
Roll of Honour Sponsor – Tyrrell’s Vineyards Pty Ltd & Trophy Sponsor – Multi- Color Global Label Solutions
Tyrrell’s Vineyards 2013 Vat 47 Chardonnay (Entry 14-21)
Drayton Family Trophy
Best Named Vineyard Red Wine Classes 29, 30 & 31
Roll of Honour Sponsor – Drayton’s Family Wines
Ridgeview Wines 2016 Impressions Shiraz (Entry 29-6)
2017 Clear Image Hunter Valley Wine Show Trophy Winners
4
Tyrrell Family Trophy Best Named Vineyard White Wine
Classes 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28 Roll of Honour Sponsor – Tyrrell’s Vineyards Pty Ltd
Tyrrell’s Vineyards 2011 Stevens Semillon (Entry 24-38)
Len Evans Trophy Best Named Vineyard Wine
Tyrrell’s Vineyards 2011 Stevens Semillon (Entry 24-38)
Petrie-Drinan Trophy Best White Wine of the Show
Class 22 &33 are ineligible for judging in this category Sponsor – Clear Image
Tyrrell’s Vineyards 2009 Vat 1 Semillon (Entry 13-42)
Doug Seabrook Memorial Trophy Best Red Wine of the Show
Class 21 & 32 are ineligible for judging in this category Sponsor – Clear Image
Puncheon supplied by Mercurey Australia
Silkman Wines 2015 Reserve Shiraz (Entry 16-12)
Iain Riggs Wine of Provenance Provenance Classes 32 & 33
Tyrrell’s Vineyards HVD Semillon - 2005, 2009, 2017
2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show
Gold Medals Awarded
Exhibit Points Producer
Class 01
13 95 Hunters Dream 2017 Estate Semillon Semillon
14 96 Top Gold First Creek Wines 2017 Winemakers ReserveSemillon
Semillon
40 95 Agnew Wines 2017 Semillon Semillon
43 95 Brokenwood Wines 2017 Tallawanta VineyardSemillon
Semillon
51 95 First Creek Wines 2017 Harvest Semillon Semillon
Class 03
16 95 Tamburlaine Wines 2017 Hunter Valley ReserveVerdelho
Verdelho
20 95 Top Gold Vinden Estate Wines 2017 Verdelho Verdelho
Class 08
10 95 First Creek Wines 2016 Winemakers ReserveSemillon
Semillon
17 96 Top Gold Agnew Wines 2016 Reserve Semillon Semillon
Class 09
7 95 Top Gold Hart & Hunter 2016 26 Rows Chardonnay Chardonnay
14 95 Agnew Wines 2016 Premiere Chardonnay Chardonnay
Class 11
5 95 Thomas Wines 2016 Kiss Shiraz Shiraz
31 96 Top Gold De Iuliis Wines 2016 Shiraz Shiraz
Class 13
5 95 Agnew Wines 2015 The Ridge Semillon Semillon
16 95 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 HVD Semillon Semillon
32 95 Drayton's Family Wines 2013 Vineyard ReserveSemillon
Semillon
41 95 Mount Pleasant Wines 2009 Elizabeth Semillon Semillon
42 97 Top Gold Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2009 Vat 1 Semillon Semillon
43 95 Agnew Wines 2009 The Ridge Semillon Semillon
Class 14
2 95 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2015 Vat 47 Chardonnay Chardonnay
21 96 Top Gold Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2013 Vat 47 Chardonnay Chardonnay
Class 16
12 96 Top Gold Silkman Wines 2015 Reserve Shiraz Shiraz
16 95 Mount Pleasant Wines 2014 Maurice O'Shea Shiraz Shiraz
Class 17
12 95 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2014 H.R.B. Shiraz, Pinot Noir Shiraz, PinotNoir
Class 18
3 95 Margan Family Wines 2016 Botrytis Semillon Semillon
Class 20
5 95 Mount Pleasant Wines NV Blend
Class 21
1 95 Tintilla Estate 2009 Angus Semillon Semillon
6 95 Brokenwood Wines 2009 ILR Reserve Semillon Semillon
16 96 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2006 Stevens Semillon Semillon
19 96 Top Gold Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2006 Vat 1 Semillon Semillon
Class 22
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Exhibit Points Producer
8 95 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2007 Vat 9 Shiraz Shiraz
Class 23
1 95 De Iuliis Wines 2017 The Garden VineyardSemillon
Semillon
21 96 Top Gold Brokenwood Wines 2017 Trevena VineyardSemillon
Semillon
26 95 Silkman Wines 2017 Single Vineyard Semillon Semillon
Class 24
18 95 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 Stevens Semillon Semillon
22 95 Two Rivers Wines 2014 Stones Throw Semillon Semillon
30 95 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2013 Belford Semillon Semillon
38 96 Top Gold Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2011 Stevens Semillon Semillon
41 95 Mount Pleasant Wines 2009 Lovedale Semillon Semillon
Class 26
6 95 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2015 Belford Chardonnay Chardonnay
Class 29
6 95 RidgeView Wines 2016 Impressions Shiraz Shiraz
Class 30
3 95 Mount Pleasant Wines 2014 Rosehill Shiraz Shiraz
16 96 Top Gold Sweetwater Wines 2014 Shiraz Shiraz
Class 31
1 95 De Iuliis Wines 2016 LDR Vineyard Shiraz,Touriga Nacional
Shiraz,TourigaNacional
2 95 Top Gold Silkman Wines 2016 Reserve Shiraz, PinotNoir
Shiraz, PinotNoir
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 01
2017 Semillon
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Fiona Donald, Elaine Chukan-Brown, Mike De Iuliis, Emma Jenkins, Nick Paterson, JamesBecker (Trainee), Tim Dolan, Alex Kirkwood, Jessica McLeish, Adam Walls, Michael Wells (Trainee)
Entered: 55
Class comments: Gold medal wines show the strength of the vinatge with defined fruit expression and integration.Somewhat disappointing to see poorly grown and vinified wines from a good vintage. Award winning wine starts in thevineyard.
Judged: 55
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award01 1 Pepper Tree Wines 2017 Pepper Tree Wines 2017 Limited Release Semillon 82
01 2 Silkman Wines 2017 Silkman Wines 2017 Reserve Semillon 93 Silver
01 3 Sweetwater Wines 2017 Sweetwater Wines 2017 Semillon 81
01 4 Hart & Hunter 2017 Hart & Hunter 2017 Remparts Semillon 87 Bronze
01 5 Glenguin Estate andVineyard
2017 Glenguin Estate and Vineyard 2017 Glenguin VineyardSemillon
80
01 6 Australian Vintage Ltd 2017 Australian Vintage Ltd 2017 McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 83
01 7 Vinden Estate Wines 2017 Vinden Estate Wines 2017 Semillon 91 Silver
01 8 Brokenwood Wines 2017 Brokenwood Wines 2017 Hunter Valley Semillon 83
01 9 Agnew Wines 2017 Cockfighters Ghost 2017 Reserve Semillon 83
01 10 Horseshoe Vineyard 2017 Wiley Rooster 2017 Semillon 81
01 11 Krinklewood BiodynamicVineyard
2017 Krinklewood Biodynamic Vineyard 2017 Semillon 85 Bronze
01 12 Drayton's Family Wines 2017 Drayton's Family Wines 2017 Hunter Valley Semillon 81
01 13 Hunters Dream 2017 Hunters Dream 2017 Estate Semillon 95 Gold
01 14 First Creek Wines 2017 First Creek Wines 2017 Winemakers Reserve Semillon 96 Top Gold
01 15 Two Rivers Wines 2017 Two Rivers Wines 2017 Stones Throw Semillon 88 Bronze
01 16 Tamburlaine Wines 2017 Tamburlaine 2017 Hunter Valley Reserve Semillon 83
01 17 Mount Pleasant Wines 2017 Mount Pleasant Wines 2017 Eight Acres Semillon 84
01 18 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2017 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2017 Stevens Semillon 92 Silver
01 19 Blueberry Hill Wines 2017 Blueberry Hill Wines 2017 Semillon 88 Bronze
01 20 Margan Family Wines 2017 Margan Family Wines 2017 Semillon 80
01 21 De Iuliis Wines 2017 De Iuliis Wines 2017 Semillon 85 Bronze
01 22 Mount View Estate 2017 Mount View Estate 2017 Reserve Semillon 79
01 23 Scarborough Wine Co PTYLimited
2017 Scarborough Wine Co PTY Limited 2017 ScarboroughObsessive Semillon
85 Bronze
01 24 Gundog Estate 2017 Gundog Estate 2017 Hunter's Semillon 85 Bronze
01 25 Allandale Winery 2017 Allandale Winery 2017 Semillon 87 Bronze
01 26 Hunters Dream 2017 Hunters Dream 2017 Directors Reserve Semillon 84
01 27 Bimbadgen 2017 Bimbadgen 2017 Signature Palmers Lane Semillon 91 Silver
01 28 Thomas Wines 2017 Thomas Wines 2017 Fordwich Hill Semillon 81
01 29 Hungerford Hill 2017 Hungerford Hill 2017 Semillon 85 Bronze
01 30 Vinden Estate Wines 2017 Vinden Estate Wines 2017 Reserve Semillon 85 Bronze
01 31 Thomas Wines 2017 Thomas Wines 2017 Braemore Semillon 83
01 32 Hart & Hunter 2017 Hart & Hunter 2017 Oakey Creek Semillon 88 Bronze
01 33 Bimbadgen 2017 Bimbadgen 2017 Palmers Lane Semillon 88 Bronze
01 34 Capercaillie Wines 2017 Capercaillie Wines 2017 The Creel Semillon 87 Bronze
01 35 Margan Family Wines 2017 Margan Family Wines 2017 White Label Semillon 83
01 36 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2017 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2017 Vat 1 Semillon 92 Silver
01 37 Agnew Wines 2017 Audrey Wilkinson 2017 Winemakers Selection Semillon 88 Bronze
01 38 Gundog Estate 2017 Gundog Estate 2017 The Chase Semillon 86 Bronze
01 39 Whispering Brook 2017 Whispering Brook 2017 Single Vineyard Semillon 83
01 40 Agnew Wines 2017 Audrey Wilkinson 2017 Semillon 95 Gold
01 41 Davis Premium Vineyards 2017 Tallavera Grove 2017 Semillon 83
01 42 Mount Eyre Vineyards 2017 Mount Eyre Vineyards 2017 Three Ponds Grosser Semillon 84
01 43 Brokenwood Wines 2017 Brokenwood Wines 2017 Tallawanta Vineyard Semillon 95 Gold
01 44 Mount Eyre Vineyards 2017 Mount Eyre Vineyards 2017 Three Ponds Semillon 83
01 45 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2017 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2017 Stockhausen Signature SeriesSemillon
85 Bronze
01 46 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2017 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2017 Pokolbin Hills Semillon 83
01 47 Glandore Estate Wines 2017 Glandore Estate Wines 2017 Elliott Reserve Semillon 86 Bronze
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Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award01 48 Tulloch Wines 2017 Tulloch Wines 2017 Hunter River White Semillon 93 Silver
01 49 Agnew Wines 2017 Pooles Rock 2017 Premiere Semillon 88 Bronze
01 50 Silkman Wines 2017 Silkman Wines 2017 Estate Semillon 85 Bronze
01 51 First Creek Wines 2017 First Creek Wines 2017 Harvest Semillon 95 Gold
01 52 Tinklers Wines 2017 Tinklers Wines 2017 Reserve Semillon 86 Bronze
01 53 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2017 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2017 Hunter Valley Semillon 87 Bronze
01 54 Thomas Wines 2017 Thomas Wines 2017 Synergy Semillon 82
01 55 Hanging Tree Wines 2017 Hanging Tree Wines 90 Silver
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 02
2017 Chardonnay
Judges: Tony Harper, Emma Jenkins, Nick Paterson, Alex Kirkwood, Kate Sturgess, Michael Wells (Trainee)
Entered: 4
Class comments: Judged: 3
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award02 1 Australian Vintage Ltd 2017 Australian Vintage Ltd 2017 McGuigan Personal Reserve
Hunter Ridge Chardonnay90 Silver
02 2 Blueberry Hill Wines 2017 Blueberry Hill Wines 2017 Chardonnay 84
02 3 Two Rivers Wines 2017 Two Rivers Wines 2017 Wild Fire Chardonnay 88 Bronze
02 4 Hunters Dream 2017 Withdrawn
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 03
2017 Verdelho
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Glenn Barry, Mike De Iuliis, James Becker (Trainee), Tim Dolan, Xanthe Hatcher
Entered: 20
Class comments: Judged: 20
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award03 1 Pepper Tree Wines 2017 Pepper Tree Wines 2017 Varietal Verdelho 83
03 2 Boydell's 2017 Boydell's 2017 Estate Grown Verdelho 90 Silver
03 3 Australian Vintage Ltd 2017 Australian Vintage Ltd 2017 McGuigan Cellar SelectVerdelho
85 Bronze
03 4 Tulloch Wines 2017 Tulloch Wines 2017 Verdelho 83
03 5 The Little Wine Company 2017 The Little Wine Company 2017 Verdelho B 84
03 6 Gartelmann Wines 2017 Gartelmann Wines 2017 Jessica Verdelho 85 Bronze
03 7 Davis Premium Vineyards 2017 Tallavera Grove 2017 Verdelho 83
03 8 The Little Wine Company 2017 The Little Wine Company 2017 Verdelho A 83
03 9 Tinklers Wines 2017 Tinklers Wines 2017 LP Verdelho 88 Bronze
03 10 Horseshoe Vineyard 2017 Pyramid Hill 2017 Verdelho 86 Bronze
03 11 Australian Vintage Ltd 2017 Australian Vintage Ltd 2017 Tempus Two Varietal Verdelho 90 Silver
03 12 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2017 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2017 The Dam Verdelho 86 Bronze
03 13 Pepper Tree Wines 2017 Pepper Tree Wines 2017 Limited Release Verdelho 86 Bronze
03 14 Krinklewood BiodynamicVineyard
2017 Krinklewood Biodynamic Vineyard 2017 Verdelho,Gewurztraminer
83
03 15 Two Rivers Wines 2017 Two Rivers Wines 2017 Hidden Hive Verdelho 83
03 16 Tamburlaine Wines 2017 Tamburlaine 2017 Hunter Valley Reserve Verdelho 95 Gold
03 17 Hungerford Hill 2017 Hungerford Hill 2017 Verdelho 82
03 18 Capercaillie Wines 2017 Capercaillie Wines 2017 Hunter Valley Verdelho 86 Bronze
03 19 Oakvale Wines 2017 Oakvale Wines 2017 Verdelho 78
03 20 Vinden Estate Wines 2017 Vinden Estate Wines 2017 Verdelho 95 Top Gold
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 04
2017 Other White Varietal and Blends (Ineligible for Class 1-3)
Judges: Fiona Donald, Mike De Iuliis, Emma Jenkins, James Becker (Trainee), Jessica McLeish, Adam Walls
Entered: 13
Class comments: Judged: 13
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award04 1 Horner Wines 2017 Horner Wines 2017 Family Reserve Viognier 88 Bronze
04 2 Jacksons Hill 2017 Jacksons Hill 2017 Vermentino 88 Bronze
04 3 Davis Premium Vineyards 2017 Tallavera Grove 2017 Vermentino, Chardonnay 84
04 4 Pepper Tree Wines 2017 Pepper Tree Wines 2017 Limited Release Vermentino 82
04 5 Bimbadgen 2017 Bimbadgen 2017 Vermentino 90 Silver
04 6 The Little Wine Company 2017 The Little Wine Company 2017 Vermentino 83
04 7 Tamburlaine Wines 2017 Tamburlaine 2017 Wine Lovers Verdelho, Semillon 85 Bronze
04 8 Drayton's Family Wines 2017 Drayton's Family Wines 2017 Hunter Valley Semillon,Sauvignon Blanc
82
04 9 Two Rivers Wines 2017 Two Rivers Wines 2017 East West Semillon, SauvignonBlanc
85 Bronze
04 10 Hunters Dream 2017 Hunters Dream 2017 Estate Sauvignon Blanc 86 Bronze
04 11 David Hook Wines 2017 David Hook Wines 2017 Pinot Grigio 82
04 12 De Iuliis Wines 2017 De Iuliis Wines 2017 Special Release Fiano 83
04 13 Hart & Hunter 2017 Hart & Hunter 2017 Fiano Fiano 85 Bronze
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 05
Rose' ANY VINTAGE
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Elaine Chukan-Brown, Nick Paterson, Tim Dolan, Alex Kirkwood, Michael Wells (Trainee)
Entered: 17
Class comments: Judged: 17
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award05 1 Saddler's Creek Wines 2016 Saddler's Creek Wines NV Rose Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet
Sauvignon82
05 2 Wombat Crossing Vineyard 2015 Wombat Crossing Vineyard NV Jump Up Creek Shiraz 83
05 3 Vinden Estate Wines NV Vinden Estate Wines NV Headcase Merlot, Shiraz,Semillon
82
05 4 Australian Vintage Ltd 2017 Australian Vintage Ltd 2017 Tempus Two Copper RoseShiraz
79
05 5 Boydell's 2017 Boydell's 2017 Estate Grown Rose Merlot 84
05 6 Oakvale Wines 2017 Oakvale Wines 2017 Shiraz 82
05 7 Comyns & Co. 2017 Comyns & Co. 2017 Rose, Merlot, Cabernet Franc 82
05 8 Hunters Dream 2017 Hunters Dream 2017 Harmony Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,Semillon
81
05 9 Glandore Estate Wines 2017 Glandore Estate Wines 2017 Regional Series Rose Merlot 83
05 10 McLeish Estate Wines 2017 McLeish Estate Wines 2017 Dwyer Merlot 82
05 11 Hungerford Hill 2017 Hungerford Hill 2017 Rose Shiraz 84
05 12 Blueberry Hill Wines 2017 Blueberry Hill Wines 2017 Rose Shiraz 85 Bronze
05 13 Lucy's Run Wines PtyLimited
2017 Lucy's Run 2017 Merlot 82
05 14 De Iuliis Wines 2017 De Iuliis Wines 2017 Sangiovese, Merlot, CabernetSauvignon
92 Silver
05 15 Horseshoe Vineyard 2017 Horseshoe Vineyard 2017 Rose Merlot 85 Bronze
05 16 Hart & Hunter 2017 Hart & Hunter 2017 Rose Shiraz 82
05 17 Horseshoe Vineyard 2016 Horseshoe Vineyard 2016 Rose Merlot 81
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 07
2017 Other Red Varietals and Blends (Ineligible for Classes 5 and 6)
Judges: Tony Harper, Glenn Barry, Liz Jackson, Xanthe Hatcher, Brandan Kaczorowski (Trainee), Kate Sturgess
Entered: 2
Class comments: One bright juicy wine. Judged: 2
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award07 1 Tinklers Wines 2017 Tinklers Wines 2017 PMR Merlot 84
07 2 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2017 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2017 Special Release Gamay 87 Bronze
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 08
2016 Semillon
Judges: Tony Harper, Glenn Barry, Liz Jackson, Xanthe Hatcher, Brandan Kaczorowski (Trainee), Kate Sturgess
Entered: 35
Class comments: Balance and understanding of the vintage is apparent in the top wines. Judged: 35
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award08 1 Mount Pleasant Wines 2016 Mount Pleasant Wines 2016 Elizabeth Semillon 83
08 2 Tamburlaine Wines 2016 Tamburlaine 2016 Hunter Valley Reserve Semillon 81
08 3 Hollydene Estate 2016 Hollydene Estate 2016 Estate Semillon 84
08 4 Meerea Park Wines 2016 Meerea Park Wines 2016 Terracotta Semillon 79
08 5 Mount Pleasant Wines 2016 Mount Pleasant Wines 2016 Eight Acres Semillon 91 Silver
08 6 Agnew Wines 2016 Audrey Wilkinson 2016 The Ridge Semillon 84
08 7 Gundog Estate 2016 Gundog Estate 2016 The Chase Semillon 89 Bronze
08 8 Block Eight 2016 Block Eight 2016 Reserve Semillon 83
08 9 Brokenwood Wines 2016 Brokenwood Wines 2016 Hunter Valley Semillon 86 Bronze
08 10 First Creek Wines 2016 First Creek Wines 2016 Winemakers Reserve Semillon 95 Gold
08 11 Agnew Wines 2016 Audrey Wilkinson 2016 Semillon 84
08 12 Hart & Hunter 2016 Hart & Hunter 2016 Rabbits Semillon Semillon 84
08 13 Hart & Hunter 2016 Hart & Hunter 2016 Remparts Semillon 86 Bronze
08 14 Meerea Park Wines 2016 Meerea Park Wines 2016 XYZ Semillon 81
08 15 First Creek Wines 2016 First Creek Wines 2016 Premium Semillon 90 Silver
08 16 Australian Vintage Ltd 2016 Australian Vintage Ltd 2016 McGuigan Shortlist Semillon 81
08 17 Agnew Wines 2016 Cockfighters Ghost 2016 Reserve Semillon 96 Top Gold
08 18 Hunters Dream 2016 Hunters Dream 2016 Directors Reserve Semillon 84
08 19 Mount View Estate 2016 Mount View Estate 2016 Reserve Semillon 83
08 20 Agnew Wines 2016 Audrey Wilkinson 2016 Winemakers Selection Semillon 90 Silver
08 21 Bimbadgen 2016 Bimbadgen 2016 Signature Semillon 83
08 22 Two Rivers Wines 2016 Two Rivers Wines 2016 Stones Throw Semillon 89 Bronze
08 23 Margan Family Wines 2016 Margan Family Wines 2016 White Label Semillon 78
08 24 Silkman Wines 2016 Silkman Wines 2016 Estate Semillon 92 Silver
08 25 Australian Vintage Ltd 2016 Australian Vintage Ltd 2016 McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 80
08 26 Drayton's Family Wines 2016 Drayton's Family Wines 2016 Hunter Valley Semillon 82
08 27 Silkman Wines 2016 Silkman Wines 2016 Reserve Semillon 94 Silver
08 28 RidgeView Wines 2016 RidgeView Wines 2016 "Generations" Reserve Semillon 84
08 29 Thomas Wines 2016 Thomas Wines 2016 Cellar Reserve Braemore Semillon 81
08 30 Wombat Crossing Vineyard 2016 Wombat Crossing Vineyard 2016 The Creek Flat Semillon 84
08 31 Saddler's Creek Wines 2016 Saddler's Creek Wines 2016 Semillon Semillon 80
08 32 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2016 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2016 Belford Semillon 88 Bronze
08 33 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2016 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2016 Stockhausen Signature SeriesSemillon
85 Bronze
08 34 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2016 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2016 Vat 1 Semillon 84
08 35 Ernest Hill Wines 2016 Ernest Hill Wines 2016 Cyril Semillon 81
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 09
2016 Chardonnay
Judges: Fiona Donald, Elaine Chukan-Brown, Liz Jackson, Brandan Kaczorowski (Trainee), Jessica McLeish, AdamWalls
Entered: 23
Class comments: Judged: 23
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award09 1 Australian Vintage Ltd 2016 Australian Vintage Ltd 2016 McGuigan Personal Reserve
Hunter Ridge Chardonnay84
09 2 Hunters Dream 2016 Hunters Dream 2016 Directors Reserve Chardonnay 83
09 3 Pepper Tree Wines 2016 Pepper Tree Wines 2016 Limited Release Chardonnay 86 Bronze
09 4 RidgeView Wines 2016 RidgeView Wines 2016 "Impressions" Chardonnay 90 Silver
09 5 Tamburlaine Wines 2016 Tamburlaine 2016 Hunter Valley Reserve Chardonnay 80
09 6 Two Rivers Wines 2016 Two Rivers Wines 2016 Lightning Strike Chardonnay 82
09 7 Hart & Hunter 2016 Hart & Hunter 2016 26 Rows Chardonnay 95 Top Gold
09 8 Silkman Wines 2016 Silkman Wines 2016 Estate Chardonnay 82
09 9 Drayton's Family Wines 2016 Drayton's Family Wines 2016 Hunter Valley Chardonnay 82
09 10 Two Rivers Wines 2016 Two Rivers Wines 2016 Vignerons Reserve Chardonnay 87 Bronze
09 11 Agnew Wines 2016 Audrey Wilkinson 2016 Chardonnay 85 Bronze
09 12 Ernest Hill Wines 2016 Ernest Hill Wines 2016 Chickenshed Chardonnay,Marsanne, Viognier
82
09 13 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2016 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2016 Hunter Valley Chardonnay 89 Bronze
09 14 Agnew Wines 2016 Pooles Rock 2016 Premiere Chardonnay 95 Gold
09 15 Krinklewood BiodynamicVineyard
2016 Krinklewood Biodynamic Vineyard 2016 Basket PressChardonnay Chardonnay
79
09 16 First Creek Wines 2016 First Creek Wines 2016 Winemakers Reserve Chardonnay 94 Silver
09 17 Small Forest Pty Ltd 2016 Small Forest Pty Ltd 2016 Chardonnay 81
09 18 Agnew Wines 2016 Audrey Wilkinson 2016 The Oakdale Chardonnay 84
09 19 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2016 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2016 Vat 47 Chardonnay 85 Bronze
09 20 Vinden Estate Wines 2016 Vinden Estate Wines 2016 Chardonnay 85 Bronze
09 21 Mount View Estate 2016 Mount View Estate 2016 Reserve Chardonnay 81
09 22 Agnew Wines 2016 Audrey Wilkinson 2016 Winemakers SelectionChardonnay
93 Silver
09 23 Meerea Park Wines 2016 Meerea Park Wines 2016 Alexander Munro Chardonnay 87 Bronze
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 10
2016 Other White Varietals and Blends
Judges: Tony Harper, Glenn Barry, Liz Jackson, Xanthe Hatcher, Brandan Kaczorowski (Trainee), Kate Sturgess
Entered: 7
Class comments: Judged: 7
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award10 1 Tinklers Wines 2016 Tinklers Wines 2016 Viognier 83
10 2 Davis Premium Vineyards 2016 Davis Premium Vineyards 2016 Rogue Series Vermentino 88 Bronze
10 3 Small Forest Pty Ltd 2016 Small Forest Pty Ltd 2016 Verdelho 90 Silver
10 4 Two Rivers Wines 2016 Two Rivers Wines 2016 Hidden Hive Verdelho 83
10 5 Hunters Dream 2016 Hunters Dream 2016 Estate Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc 83
10 6 Mount Pleasant Wines 2016 Mount Pleasant Wines 2016 B-Side Fiano 90 Silver
10 7 Hungerford Hill 2016 Hungerford Hill 2016 Fiano 90 Silver
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 11
2016 Shiraz
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Fiona Donald, Elaine Chukan-Brown, Mike De Iuliis, Emma Jenkins, Nick Paterson, JamesBecker (Trainee), Tim Dolan, Alex Kirkwood, Jessica McLeish, Adam Walls, Michael Wells (Trainee)
Entered: 38
Class comments: Judged: 37
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award11 1 Hanging Tree Wines 2016 Hanging Tree Wines 2016 Vista Series Shiraz 83
11 2 Vinden Estate Wines 2016 Withdrawn
11 3 Thomas Wines 2016 Thomas Wines 2016 Elenay Shiraz 90 Silver
11 4 Brokenwood Wines 2016 Brokenwood Wines 2016 Hunter Valley Shiraz 88 Bronze
11 5 Thomas Wines 2016 Thomas Wines 2016 Kiss Shiraz 95 Gold
11 6 Tamburlaine Wines 2016 Tamburlaine 2016 Hunter Valley Reserve Shiraz 84
11 7 Tinklers Wines 2016 Tinklers Wines 2016 Steep Hill Shiraz 83
11 8 Hart & Hunter 2016 Hart & Hunter 2016 Old Vine Shiraz 80
11 9 Elbourne Wines 2016 Elbourne Wines 2016 H.A.E Single Vineyard Shiraz 88 Bronze
11 10 Mount Pleasant Wines 2016 Mount Pleasant Wines 2016 Maurice O'Shea Shiraz 82
11 11 Davis Premium Vineyards 2016 Tallavera Grove 2016 Shiraz, Petit Verdot 83
11 12 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2016 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2016 Old Hut Shiraz Shiraz 84
11 13 Hart & Hunter 2016 Hart & Hunter 2016 Gabriels Vineyard Shiraz 84
11 14 First Creek Wines 2016 First Creek Wines 2016 Premium Shiraz 92 Silver
11 15 Hunters Dream 2016 Hunters Dream 2016 Directors Reserve Shiraz 84
11 16 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2016 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2016 Stockhausen Signature SeriesShiraz
85 Bronze
11 17 Block Eight 2016 Block Eight 2016 Shiraz 82
11 18 Agnew Wines 2016 Audrey Wilkinson 2016 Shiraz 85 Bronze
11 19 Australian Vintage Ltd 2016 Australian Vintage Ltd 2016 Tempus Two Hunter ValleyShiraz
82
11 20 Blueberry Hill Wines 2016 Blueberry Hill Wines 2016 Shiraz 83
11 21 Australian Vintage Ltd 2016 Australian Vintage Ltd 2016 Tempus Two Pewter UNOHunter Valley Shiraz
84
11 22 David Hook Wines 2016 David Hook Wines 2016 Shiraz 82
11 23 Margan Family Wines 2016 Margan Family Wines White Label 2016 Shiraz 93 Silver
11 24 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2016 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2016 Stockhausen Signature SeriesBlack Label Shiraz
83
11 25 Mount Pleasant Wines 2016 Mount Pleasant Wines 2016 Mountain C Shiraz 83
11 26 Thomas Wines 2016 Thomas Wines 2016 Sweetwater Shiraz 86 Bronze
11 27 Krinklewood BiodynamicVineyard
2016 Krinklewood Biodynamic Vineyard 2016 Shiraz 82
11 28 Pepper Tree Wines 2016 Pepper Tree Wines 2016 Limited Release Shiraz 83
11 29 Hart & Hunter 2016 Hart & Hunter 2016 Syrah Shiraz 83
11 30 Thomas Wines 2016 Thomas Wines 2016 Synergy Shiraz 90 Silver
11 31 De Iuliis Wines 2016 De Iuliis Wines 2016 Shiraz 96 Top Gold
11 32 Horner Wines 2016 Horner Wines 2016 Family Reserve Shiraz, Viognier 81
11 33 Ernest Hill Wines 2016 Ernest Hill Wines 2016 Shareholders Shiraz 82
11 34 De Iuliis Wines 2016 De Iuliis Wines 2016 Lucy's Run Vineyard Shiraz 89 Bronze
11 35 De Iuliis Wines 2016 De Iuliis Wines 2016 Limited Release Shiraz 92 Silver
11 36 Thomas Wines 2016 Thomas Wines 2016 Dam Block Shiraz 90 Silver
11 37 Mount View Estate 2016 Mount View Estate 2016 V Shiraz 83
11 38 Mount Pleasant Wines 2016 Mount Pleasant Wines 2016 B-Side Shiraz Fiano Shiraz,Fiano
82
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 12
2016 Other Red Varietals and Blends( inelegible for Class 11)
Judges: Fiona Donald, Mike De Iuliis, Emma Jenkins, James Becker (Trainee), Jessica McLeish, Adam Walls
Entered: 13
Class comments: Judged: 12
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award12 1 Mount Pleasant Wines 2016 Mount Pleasant Wines 2016 B-Side TT Tempranillo,
Touriga85 Bronze
12 2 Margan Family Wines 2016 Margan Family Wines Breaking Ground 2016 Tempranillo,Graciano, Shiraz
88 Bronze
12 3 Drayton's Family Wines 2016 Drayton's Family Wines 2016 Hunter Valley Tempranillo 84
12 4 Agnew Wines 2016 Audrey Wilkinson 2016 Tempranillo 87 Bronze
12 5 Vinden Estate Wines 2016 Vinden Estate Wines 2016 Headcase TempranilloTempranillo
88 Bronze
12 6 Mount Pleasant Wines 2016 Withdrawn
12 7 Margan Family Wines 2016 Margan Family Wines Breaking Ground 2016 Shiraz,Mourvedre
87 Bronze
12 8 McLeish Estate Wines 2016 McLeish Estate Wines 2016 Tri Moir Shiraz, Merlot,Cabernet Sauvignon
86 Bronze
12 9 Hanging Tree Wines 2016 Hanging Tree Wines 2016 Vista Series Shiraz, CabernetFranc
82
12 10 The Little Wine Company 2016 The Little Wine Company 2016 Sangiovese 90 Silver
12 11 Tamburlaine Wines 2016 Tamburlaine 2016 Hunter Valley Reserve Chambourcin 78
12 12 Ernest Hill Wines 2016 Ernest Hill Wines 2016 CEO Cabernet Sauvignon 83
12 13 Margan Family Wines 2016 Margan Family Wines Breaking Ground 2016 Barbera 85 Bronze
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 13
Semillon- 2015 Vintage and Older
Judges: Fiona Donald, Tony Harper, Elaine Chukan-Brown, Liz Jackson, Emma Jenkins, Nick Paterson, BrandanKaczorowski (Trainee), Alex Kirkwood, Jessica McLeish, Kate Sturgess, Adam Walls, Michael Wells (Trainee)
Entered: 44
Class comments: Judged: 44
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award13 1 Australian Vintage Ltd 2015 Australian Vintage Ltd 2015 Tempus Two Pewter Semillon 87 Bronze
13 2 Thomas Wines 2015 Thomas Wines 2015 Cellar Reserve Braemore Semillon 88 Bronze
13 3 Margan Family Wines 2015 Margan Family Wines 2015 White Label Semillon 84
13 4 Hunters Dream 2015 Hunters Dream 2015 Directors Reserve Semillon 81
13 5 Agnew Wines 2015 Audrey Wilkinson 2015 The Ridge Semillon 95 Gold
13 6 Eagles Rest Wines 2015 Eagles Rest Wines 2015 Gully Semillon 86 Bronze
13 7 Australian Vintage Ltd 2015 Australian Vintage Ltd 2015 McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 81
13 8 Bimbadgen 2015 Bimbadgen 2015 Signature Palmers Lane Semillon 83
13 9 Margan Family Wines 2015 Margan Family Wines 2015 Aged Release Semillon 84
13 10 Silkman Wines 2015 Silkman Wines 2015 Reserve Semillon 90 Silver
13 11 First Creek Wines 2015 First Creek Wines 2015 Winemakers Reserve Semillon 89 Bronze
13 12 Vinden Estate Wines 2015 Vinden Estate Wines 2015 Reserve Semillon Semillon 83
13 13 Australian Vintage Ltd 2014 Australian Vintage Ltd 2014 Tempus Two Pewter Semillon 84
13 14 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 Vat 1 Semillon 83
13 15 Hunters Dream 2014 Hunters Dream 2014 Directors Reserve Semillon 80
13 16 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 HVD Semillon 95 Gold
13 17 Agnew Wines 2014 Audrey Wilkinson 2014 The Ridge Semillon 83
13 18 Thomas Wines 2014 Thomas Wines 2014 Cellar Reserve Braemore Semillon 91 Silver
13 19 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 Pokolbin Hills Semillon 85 Bronze
13 20 Bimbadgen 2014 Bimbadgen 2014 Signature Palmers Lane Semillon 90 Silver
13 21 Allandale Winery 2014 Allandale Winery 2014 W.M.R. Semillon 82
13 22 Meerea Park Wines 2014 Meerea Park Wines 2014 Alexander Munro Semillon 81
13 23 First Creek Wines 2014 First Creek Wines 2014 Winemakers Reserve Semillon 90 Silver
13 24 Australian Vintage Ltd 2013 Australian Vintage Ltd 2013 McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 86 Bronze
13 25 Jacksons Hill 2013 Jacksons Hill 2013 The Reserve Semillon 80
13 26 Margan Family Wines 2013 Margan Family Wines 2013 White Label Semillon 83
13 27 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2013 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2013 Stevens Semillon 90 Silver
13 28 Australian Vintage Ltd 2013 Australian Vintage Ltd 2013 Tempus Two Pewter Semillon 84
13 29 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2013 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2013 Vat 1 Semillon 90 Silver
13 30 Gartelmann Wines 2013 Gartelmann Wines 2013 Benjamin Semillon 86 Bronze
13 31 Margan Family Wines 2013 Margan Family Wines 2013 Aged Release Semillon 81
13 32 Drayton's Family Wines 2013 Drayton's Family Wines 2013 Vineyard Reserve Semillon 95 Gold
13 33 Allandale Winery 2013 Allandale Winery 2013 Semillon 84
13 34 First Creek Wines 2013 First Creek Wines 2013 Winemakers Reserve Semillon 86 Bronze
13 35 Thomas Wines 2012 Thomas Wines 2012 Cellar Reserve Braemore Semillon 84
13 36 Dimbulla Estate 2012 Dimbulla Estate 2012 Semillon 86 Bronze
13 37 Meerea Park Wines 2012 Meerea Park Wines 2012 Alexander Munro Semillon 80
13 38 Agnew Wines 2011 Audrey Wilkinson 2011 The Ridge Semillon 90 Silver
13 39 De Iuliis Wines 2011 De Iuliis Wines 2011 Aged Release Semillon 83
13 40 First Creek Wines 2010 First Creek Wines 2010 Winemakers Reserve Semillon 90 Silver
13 41 Mount Pleasant Wines 2009 Mount Pleasant Wines 2009 Elizabeth Semillon 95 Gold
13 42 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2009 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2009 Vat 1 Semillon 97 Top Gold
13 43 Agnew Wines 2009 Audrey Wilkinson 2009 The Ridge Semillon 95 Gold
13 44 Australian Vintage Ltd 2007 Australian Vintage Ltd 2007 McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 85 Bronze
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 14
Chardonnay- 2015 Vintage and Older
Judges: Tony Harper, Emma Jenkins, Nick Paterson, Alex Kirkwood, Kate Sturgess, Michael Wells (Trainee)
Entered: 25
Class comments: Judged: 25
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award14 1 Australian Vintage Ltd 2015 Australian Vintage Ltd 2015 McGuigan Personal Reserve
Hunter Valley Chardonnay85 Bronze
14 2 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2015 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2015 Vat 47 Chardonnay 95 Gold
14 3 Australian Vintage Ltd 2015 Australian Vintage Ltd 2015 Tempus Two Pewter HunterValley Chardonnay
86 Bronze
14 4 Hunters Dream 2015 Hunters Dream 2015 Directors Reserve Chardonnay 82
14 5 Hollydene Estate 2015 Hollydene Estate 2015 Wooded Chardonnay 87 Bronze
14 6 Agnew Wines 2015 Audrey Wilkinson 2015 Winemakers SelectionChardonnay
89 Bronze
14 7 Beach Family Wines 2015 Beach Family Wines 2015 Chardonnay 79
14 8 De Iuliis Wines 2015 De Iuliis Wines 2015 Limited Release Chardonnay 86 Bronze
14 9 Agnew Wines 2015 Audrey Wilkinson 2015 The Oakdale Chardonnay 84
14 10 Scarborough Wine Co PTYLimited
2015 Scarborough Wine Co PTY Limited 2015 ScarboroughObsessive Chardonnay
82
14 11 RidgeView Wines 2015 RidgeView Wines 2015 "Impressions" Chardonnay 88 Bronze
14 12 First Creek Wines 2015 First Creek Wines 2015 Winemakers Reserve Chardonnay 87 Bronze
14 13 Elbourne Wines 2014 Elbourne Wines 2014 Single Vineyard Chardonnay 83
14 14 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 Vat 47 Chardonnay 92 Silver
14 15 Wombat Crossing Vineyard 2014 Wombat Crossing Vineyard 2014 Malloch's BlockChardonnay
86 Bronze
14 16 Hunters Dream 2014 Hunters Dream 2014 Directors Reserve Chardonnay 82
14 17 Hollydene Estate 2014 Hollydene Estate 2014 Show Reserve Chardonnay 83
14 18 Eagles Rest Wines 2014 Eagles Rest Wines 2014 Maluna Chardonnay 89 Bronze
14 19 Acella Organic Wine 2014 Acella Organic Wine 2014 Ascella Chardonnay 79
14 20 RidgeView Wines 2014 RidgeView Wines 2014 "Impressions" Chardonnay 88 Bronze
14 21 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2013 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2013 Vat 47 Chardonnay 96 Top Gold
14 22 Bimbadgen 2013 Bimbadgen 2013 Signature Chardonnay 85 Bronze
14 23 Elbourne Wines 2012 Elbourne Wines 2012 Single Vineyard Chardonnay 81
14 24 Scarborough Wine Co PTYLimited
2012 Scarborough Wine Co PTY Limited 2012 SCarboroughWhite Label Chardonnay
83
14 25 First Creek Wines 2011 First Creek Wines 2011 Winemakers Reserve Chardonnay 86 Bronze
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 15
Other White Varietals and Blends -2015 Vintage and older ( inelgible for Classes 8,9,10,13
and 14)
Judges: Fiona Donald, Mike De Iuliis, Emma Jenkins, James Becker (Trainee), Jessica McLeish, Adam Walls
Entered: 1
Class comments: Judged: 1
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award15 1 RidgeView Wines 2009 RidgeView Wines 2009 Viognier 83
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 16
Shiraz-2015 Vintage and older
Judges: Fiona Donald, Tony Harper, Elaine Chukan-Brown, Liz Jackson, Emma Jenkins, Nick Paterson, BrandanKaczorowski (Trainee), Alex Kirkwood, Jessica McLeish, Kate Sturgess, Adam Walls, Michael Wells (Trainee)
Entered: 49
Class comments: Judged: 49
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award16 1 Thomas Wines 2015 Thomas Wines 2015 Kiss Shiraz 90 Silver
16 2 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2015 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2015 Special Release Shiraz 84
16 3 Thomas Wines 2015 Thomas Wines 2015 Elenay Shiraz 88 Bronze
16 4 Ernest Hill Wines 2015 Ernest Hill Wines 2015 Shareholders Shiraz 84
16 5 Thomas Wines 2015 Thomas Wines 2015 Dam Block Shiraz 90 Silver
16 6 Gartelmann Wines 2015 Gartelmann Wines 2015 Wilhelm Shiraz 82
16 7 Thomas Wines 2015 Thomas Wines 2015 Sweetwater Shiraz 83
16 8 Hunters Dream 2015 Hunters Dream 2015 Estate Shiraz 83
16 9 Hollydene Estate 2015 Hollydene Estate 2015 Show Reserve Shiraz 79
16 10 Two Rivers Wines 2015 Two Rivers Wines 2015 Thunderbolt Shiraz 82
16 11 Hungerford Hill 2015 Hungerford Hill 2015 Shiraz 80
16 12 Silkman Wines 2015 Silkman Wines 2015 Reserve Shiraz 96 Top Gold
16 13 Two Rivers Wines 2015 Two Rivers Wines 2015 Vignerons Reserve Shiraz 83
16 14 First Creek Wines 2015 First Creek Wines 2015 Winemakers Reserve Shiraz 90 Silver
16 15 Elbourne Wines 2014 Elbourne Wines 2014 Single Vineyard Shiraz 80
16 16 Mount Pleasant Wines 2014 Mount Pleasant Wines 2014 Maurice O'Shea Shiraz 95 Gold
16 17 Australian Vintage Ltd 2014 Australian Vintage Ltd 2014 McGuigan Personal ReserveBainton Shiraz
82
16 18 Treasury Wine EstatesLimited
2014 Treasury Wine Estates Limited 2014 Lindemans ReserveHunter Valley Shiraz
84
16 19 Treasury Wine EstatesLimited
2014 Treasury Wine Estates Limited 2014 Lindemans LuxuryHunter Valley Shiraz
82
16 20 Mount Pleasant Wines 2014 Mount Pleasant Wines 2014 Mountain D Shiraz 81
16 21 Margan Family Wines 2014 Margan Family Wines 2014 Aged Release Shiraz 88 Bronze
16 22 Margan Family Wines 2014 Margan Family Wines 2014 White Label Shiraz 91 Silver
16 23 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 Vat 8 Shiraz CabernetShiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
86 Bronze
16 24 Pernod Ricard Winemakers 2014 George Wyndham 2014 Black Cluster Hunter ValleyShiraz
83
16 25 Glenguin Estate andVineyard
2014 Glenguin Estate and Vineyard 2014 Aristea Shiraz 75
16 26 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 Hunter Valley Shiraz 87 Bronze
16 27 Ernest Hill Wines 2014 Ernest Hill Wines 2014 CEO Shiraz 86 Bronze
16 28 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 Vat 9 Shiraz 87 Bronze
16 29 Hunters Dream 2014 Hunters Dream 2014 Directors Reserve Shiraz 86 Bronze
16 30 Glandore Estate Wines 2014 Glandore Estate Wines 2014 Regional Series Shiraz 80
16 31 Hollydene Estate 2014 Hollydene Estate 2014 Show Reserve Shiraz 81
16 32 Davis Premium Vineyards 2014 Tallavera Grove 2014 Fenestella Shiraz 84
16 33 Drayton's Family Wines 2014 Drayton's Family Wines 2014 Hunter Valley Bin 5555Shiraz
80
16 34 Eagles Rest Wines 2014 Eagles Rest Wines 2014 Maluna Shiraz 89 Bronze
16 35 Bimbadgen 2014 Bimbadgen 2014 Estate Shiraz 88 Bronze
16 36 Hungerford Hill 2014 Hungerford Hill 2014 St Vernay Shiraz 90 Silver
16 37 Scarborough Wine Co PTYLimited
2014 Scarborough Wine Co PTY Limited 2014 ScarboroughObsessive Shiraz
82
16 38 Meerea Park Wines 2014 Meerea Park Wines 2014 Black Shiraz 81
16 39 Silkman Wines 2014 Silkman Wines 2014 Estate Shiraz 90 Silver
16 40 First Creek Wines 2014 First Creek Wines 2014 Winemakers Reserve Shiraz 89 Bronze
16 41 Pernod Ricard Winemakers 2013 George Wyndham 2013 Black Cluster Hunter ValleyShiraz
84
16 42 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2013 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2013 Vat 9 Shiraz 88 Bronze
16 43 Davis Premium Vineyards 2013 Tallavera Grove 2013 Fenestella Shiraz 84
16 44 Dimbulla Estate 2013 Dimbulla Estate 2013 Shiraz 82Page 16 of 34
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award16 45 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2013 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2013 Dairy Hill Shiraz 87 Bronze
16 46 Pepper Tree Wines 2013 Pepper Tree Wines 2013 Coquun Shiraz 83
16 47 Hanging Tree Wines 2012 Hanging Tree Wines 2012 Shiraz 78
16 48 Pepper Tree Wines 2011 Pepper Tree Wines 2011 Tallawanta Shiraz 86 Bronze
16 49 Scarborough Wine Co PTYLimited
2011 Scarborough Wine Co PTY Limited 2011 ScarboroughWhite Label Shiraz
84
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 17
Other Red Varietals and Blends -2015 Vintage and Older ( inelgible for Class 16)
Judges: Tony Harper, Glenn Barry, Liz Jackson, Xanthe Hatcher, Brandan Kaczorowski (Trainee), Kate Sturgess
Entered: 14
Class comments: Some interesting wines, best wines show thought and conviction Judged: 14
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award17 1 Davis Premium Vineyards 2015 Davis Premium Vineyards 2015 Rogue Series Sagrantino 85 Bronze
17 2 Margan Family Wines 2015 Margan Family Wines 2015 Breaking Ground Shiraz,Mourvedre
90 Silver
17 3 The Little Wine Company 2015 The Little Wine Company 2015 Sangiovese 84
17 4 Margan Family Wines 2015 Margan Family Wines 2015 Breaking Ground Tempranillo,Graciano, Shiraz
85 Bronze
17 5 Two Rivers Wines 2015 Two Rivers Wines 2015 Rocky Crossing CabernetSauvignon
80
17 6 The Little Wine Company 2015 The Little Wine Company 2015 Tempranillo 82
17 7 Australian Vintage Ltd 2014 Australian Vintage Ltd 2014 McGuigan Personal ReserveSt Albans Cabernet Sauvignon
84
17 8 Margan Family Wines 2014 Margan Family Wines 2014 Breaking Ground Shiraz,Mourvedre
87 Bronze
17 9 Glandore Estate Wines 2014 Glandore Estate Wines 2014 Regional Series Tempranillo 77
17 10 Margan Family Wines 2014 Margan Family Wines 2014 Breaking Ground Tempranillo,Graciano, Shiraz
90 Silver
17 11 Acella Organic Wine 2014 Acella Organic Wine 2014 Chambourcin, Shiraz, Merlot 82
17 12 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2014 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2014 H.R.B. Shiraz, Pinot Noir 95 Gold
17 13 Acella Organic Wine 2013 Acella Organic Wine 2013 Broke Fordwich Merlot 75
17 14 Margan Family Wines 2014 Margan Family Wines Breaking Ground Ripasso 2014Shiraz
84
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 18
Sweet White Table Wine- Any Vintage
Judges: Tony Harper, Glenn Barry, Liz Jackson, Xanthe Hatcher, Brandan Kaczorowski (Trainee), Kate Sturgess
Entered: 8
Class comments: Judged: 8
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award18 1 Glandore Estate Wines 2017 Glandore Estate Wines 2017 Regional Series Late Harvest
Viognier88 Bronze
18 2 Blueberry Hill Wines 2017 Blueberry Hill Wines 2017 Dessert Wine Semillon,Sauvignon Blanc
77
18 3 Margan Family Wines 2016 Margan Family Wines 2016 Botrytis Semillon 95 Gold
18 4 Tinklers Wines 2015 Tinklers Wines 2015 Botrytis Semillon 78
18 5 Margan Family Wines 2015 Margan Family Wines 2015 Botrytis Semillon 85 Bronze
18 6 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2014 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2014 Late Harvest GewurztraminerGewürztraminer
86 Bronze
18 7 Margan Family Wines 2014 Margan Family Wines 2014 Botrytis Semillon 90 Silver
18 8 RidgeView Wines 2006 RidgeView Wines 2006 Tipple's Gold Botrytis Semillon 87 Bronze
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 19
Sparkling Wine- Any Vintage
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Elaine Chukan-Brown, Nick Paterson, Tim Dolan, Alex Kirkwood, Michael Wells (Trainee)
Entered: 8
Class comments: Judged: 8
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award19 1 Blueberry Hill Wines 2017 Blueberry Hill Wines 2017 Rose de Noir Pinot Noir 82
19 2 Wombat Crossing Vineyard 2016 Wombat Crossing Vineyard 2016 Fuzzy Headed WombatChardonnay
83
19 3 Allandale Winery 2016 Allandale Winery 2016 William Chardonnay 89 Bronze
19 4 Hunters Dream 2014 Hunters Dream 2014 Directors Reserve Sparkling PinotNoir, Chardonnay
83
19 5 Capercaillie Wines 2013 Capercaillie Wines 2013 The Sonse Chardonnay 85 Bronze
19 6 Bimbadgen 2012 Bimbadgen 2012 Blanc de Blancs RD5 Chardonnay 84
19 7 Whispering Brook 2011 Whispering Brook 2011 Alexandra Methode TraditionnelleChardonnay
83
19 8 Wombat Crossing Vineyard 2009 Wombat Crossing Vineyard 2009 Reserve Sparkling ShirazShiraz
83
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 20
Fortified Wine and Vermouth- Any Vintage
Judges: Fiona Donald, Mike De Iuliis, Emma Jenkins, James Becker (Trainee), Jessica McLeish, Adam Walls
Entered: 8
Class comments: Judged: 8
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award20 1 Eagles Rest Wines 2014 Eagles Rest Wines 2014 Muscat 81
20 2 Mount Pleasant Wines NV Mount Pleasant Wines NV Fortified Verdelho Verdelho 88 Bronze
20 3 Drayton's Family Wines NV Drayton's Family Wines NV Heritage Vines LiqueurVerdelho
92 Silver
20 4 Bimbadgen NV Bimbadgen NV Verdelho 88 Bronze
20 5 Mount Pleasant Wines NV Mount Pleasant Wines NV Tawny Blend 95 Gold
20 6 Drayton's Family Wines NV Drayton's Family Wines NV Heritage Vines 1978 TawnyShiraz
85 Bronze
20 7 Margan Family Wines 2016 Margan Family Wines Off Dry Vermouth 2016 Semillon 86 Bronze
20 8 Margan Family Wines 2016 Margan Family Wines Off Sweet Vermouth 2016 Semillon 90 Silver
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 21
Dry White Wine- Any Variety
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Glenn Barry, Mike De Iuliis, James Becker (Trainee), Tim Dolan, Xanthe Hatcher
Entered: 31
Class comments: Judged: 31
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award21 1 Tintilla Estate 2009 Tintilla Estate 2009 Angus Semillon 95 Gold
21 2 Australian Vintage Ltd 2009 Australian Vintage Ltd 2009 Tempus Two Copper ZenithSemillon
90 Silver
21 3 Thomas Wines 2009 Thomas Wines 2009 Cellar Reserve Braemore Semillon 85 Bronze
21 4 Drayton's Family Wines 2009 Drayton's Family Wines 2009 Vineyard ReserveChardonnay
83
21 5 Agnew Wines 2009 Audrey Wilkinson 2009 Reserve Chardonnay 86 Bronze
21 6 Brokenwood Wines 2009 Brokenwood Wines 2009 ILR Reserve Semillon 95 Gold
21 7 Scarborough Wine Co PTYLimited
2009 Scarborough Wine Co PTY Limited 2009 ScarboroughWhite Label Semillon
83
21 8 Horseshoe Vineyard 2009 Horseshoe Vineyard 2009 Semillon 78
21 9 First Creek Wines 2009 First Creek Wines 2009 Winemakers Reserve Semillon 86 Bronze
21 10 Saddler's Creek Wines 2007 Saddler's Creek Wines 2007 Semillon 82
21 11 Scarborough Wine Co PTYLimited
2007 Scarborough Wine Co PTY Limited 2007 ScarboroughWhite Label Chardonnay
82
21 12 Thomas Wines 2007 Thomas Wines 2007 Cellar Reserve Braemore Semillon 93 Silver
21 13 Brokenwood Wines 2007 Brokenwood Wines 2007 ILR Reserve Semillon 90 Silver
21 14 Scarborough Wine Co PTYLimited
2007 Scarborough Wine Co PTY Limited 2007 ScarboroughWhite Label Semillon
83
21 15 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2006 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2006 Belford Semillon 93 Silver
21 16 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2006 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2006 Stevens Semillon 96 Gold
21 17 Saddler's Creek Wines 2006 Saddler's Creek Wines 2006 Semillon 79
21 18 Thomas Wines 2006 Thomas Wines 2006 Cellar Reserve Braemore Semillon 86 Bronze
21 19 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2006 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2006 Vat 1 Semillon 96 Top Gold
21 20 Glandore Estate Wines 2006 Glandore Estate Wines 2006 Elliott Semillon 83
21 21 Australian Vintage Ltd 2005 Australian Vintage Ltd 2005 McGuigan Vineyard SelectSemillon
83
21 22 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2005 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2005 Vat 1 Semillon 93 Silver
21 23 Jacksons Hill 2005 Jacksons Hill 2005 The Reserve Semillon 87 Bronze
21 24 Australian Vintage Ltd 2005 Australian Vintage Ltd 2005 Tempus Two Copper ZenithSemillon
92 Silver
21 25 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2005 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2005 Stevens Semillon 94 Silver
21 26 Agnew Wines 2005 Audrey Wilkinson 2005 Museum Reserve Semillon 86 Bronze
21 27 Australian Vintage Ltd 2004 Australian Vintage Ltd 2004 Tempus Two Copper ZenithSemillon
86 Bronze
21 28 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2004 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2004 Vat 1 Semillon 92 Silver
21 29 Saddler's Creek Wines 2003 Saddler's Creek Wines 2003 Semillon 82
21 30 Thomas Wines 2002 Thomas Wines 2002 Cellar Reserve Braemore Semillon 85 Bronze
21 31 Australian Vintage Ltd 2000 Australian Vintage Ltd 2000 McGuigan Personal ReserveChardonnay
88 Bronze
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 22
Dry Red Wine - Any Variety
Judges: Tony Harper, Emma Jenkins, Nick Paterson, Alex Kirkwood, Kate Sturgess, Michael Wells (Trainee)
Entered: 14
Class comments: Judged: 14
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award22 1 Glenguin Estate and
Vineyard2009 Glenguin Estate and Vineyard 2009 Aristea Shiraz 84
22 2 Thomas Wines 2009 Thomas Wines 2009 Kiss Shiraz 86 Bronze
22 3 Pernod Ricard Winemakers 2009 George Wyndham 2009 Black Cluster Hunter ValleyShiraz
81
22 4 Thomas Wines 2009 Thomas Wines 2009 Motel Block Shiraz 90 Silver
22 5 Agnew Wines 2009 Audrey Wilkinson 2009 The Lake Shiraz 82
22 6 De Iuliis Wines 2009 De Iuliis Wines 2009 Limited Release Shiraz 92 Silver
22 7 Brokenwood Wines 2009 Brokenwood Wines 2009 Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz 87 Bronze
22 8 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2007 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2007 Vat 9 Shiraz 95 Gold
22 9 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2007 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2007 Vat 8 Shiraz 92 Silver
22 10 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2007 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2007 Stevens Shiraz 88 Bronze
22 11 Sweetwater Wines 2006 Sweetwater Wines 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon 86 Bronze
22 12 Meerea Park Wines 2006 Meerea Park Wines 2006 Alexander Munro Aged ReleaseShiraz
82
22 13 Drayton's Family Wines 2006 Drayton's Family Wines 2006 William Shiraz 83
22 14 Sweetwater Wines 2005 Sweetwater Wines 2005 Shiraz 79
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 23
Semillon -2017 Vintage
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Elaine Chukan-Brown, Nick Paterson, Tim Dolan, Alex Kirkwood, Michael Wells (Trainee)
Entered: 34
Class comments: Judged: 34
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award23 1 De Iuliis Wines 2017 De Iuliis Wines 2017 The Garden Vineyard Semillon 95 Gold
23 2 Thomas Wines 2017 Thomas Wines 2017 The O.C. Semillon 83
23 3 Hungerford Hill 2017 Hungerford Hill 2017 Dalwood Vineyard Semillon 86 Bronze
23 4 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2017 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2017 Belford Semillon 82
23 5 Australian Vintage Ltd 2017 Australian Vintage Ltd 2017 Tempus Two Pewter Semillon 88 Bronze
23 6 Agnew Wines 2017 Audrey Wilkinson 2017 The Ridge Semillon 88 Bronze
23 7 Tintilla Estate 2017 Tintilla Estate 2017 Angus Semillon 82
23 8 De Iuliis Wines 2017 De Iuliis Wines 2017 Majors Lane Vineyard Semillon 83
23 9 Vinden Estate Wines 2017 Vinden Estate Wines 2017 Headcase Semillon 85 Bronze
23 10 First Creek Wines 2017 First Creek Wines 2017 Single Vineyard Semillon 92 Silver
23 11 Hart & Hunter 2017 Hart & Hunter 2017 Oakey Creek Reserve Semillon 82
23 12 De Iuliis Wines 2017 De Iuliis Wines 2017 Wilderness Road Semillon 82
23 13 David Hook Wines 2017 David Hook Wines 2017 Old Vines Semillon 84
23 14 First Creek Wines 2017 First Creek Wines 2017 Single Vineyard Semillon 93 Silver
23 15 Margan Family Wines 2017 Margan Family Wines 2017 Aged Release Semillon 82
23 16 McLeish Estate Wines 2017 McLeish Estate Wines 2017 Semillon 81
23 17 Thomas Wines 2017 Thomas Wines 2017 Cellar Reserve Braemore Semillon 83
23 18 Brokenwood Wines 2017 Brokenwood Wines 2017 Oakey Creek Semillon 88 Bronze
23 19 Tinklers Wines 2017 Tinklers Wines 2017 Mount Bright Semillon 83
23 20 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2017 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2017 HVD Semillon 86 Bronze
23 21 Brokenwood Wines 2017 Brokenwood Wines 2017 Trevena Vineyard Semillon 96 Top Gold
23 22 Pepper Tree Wines 2017 Pepper Tree Wines 2017 Alluvius Single Vineyard Semillon 82
23 23 Tinklers Wines 2017 Tinklers Wines 2017 School Block Semillon 84
23 24 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2017 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2017 Dairy Hill Single VineyardSemillon
87 Bronze
23 25 Tulloch Wines 2017 Tulloch Wines 2017 Julia Limited Release Semillon 84
23 26 Silkman Wines 2017 Silkman Wines 2017 Single Vineyard Semillon 95 Gold
23 27 Comyns & Co. 2017 Comyns & Co. 2017 Casuarina Semillon 87 Bronze
23 28 Australian Vintage Ltd 2017 Australian Vintage Ltd 2017 McGuigan Shortlist Semillon 82
23 29 Mount Pleasant Wines 2017 Mount Pleasant Wines 2017 1946 Vines Lovedale Semillon 86 Bronze
23 30 Thomas Wines 2017 Thomas Wines 2017 Murphy's Semillon 81
23 31 Mount Pleasant Wines 2017 Mount Pleasant Wines 2017 Lovedale Semillon 83
23 32 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2017 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2017 Johnno's Semillon 82
23 33 Brokenwood Wines 2017 Brokenwood Wines 2017 Oakey Creek Whole BunchSemillon
84
23 34 Gartelmann Wines 2017 Gartelmann Wines 2017 Benjamin Semillon 82
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 24
Semillon -2016 and older
Judges: Fiona Donald, Tony Harper, Glenn Barry, Mike De Iuliis, Liz Jackson, Emma Jenkins, James Becker(Trainee), Xanthe Hatcher, Brandan Kaczorowski (Trainee), Jessica McLeish, Kate Sturgess, Adam Walls
Entered: 45
Class comments: Judged: 45
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award24 1 Tintilla Estate 2016 Tintilla Estate 2016 Angus Semillon 90 Silver
24 2 Mount Pleasant Wines 2016 Mount Pleasant Wines 2016 Lovedale Semillon 88 Bronze
24 3 Margan Family Wines 2016 Margan Family Wines 2016 Aged Release Semillon 84
24 4 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2016 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2016 HVD Semillon 83
24 5 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2016 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2016 Dairy Hill Single VineyardSemillon
87 Bronze
24 6 Horseshoe Vineyard 2016 Horseshoe Vineyard 2016 Semillon 80
24 7 Brokenwood Wines 2016 Brokenwood Wines 2016 Tallawanta Vineyard Semillon 85 Bronze
24 8 Meerea Park Wines 2016 Meerea Park Wines 2016 Alexander Munro Semillon 80
24 9 Brokenwood Wines 2016 Brokenwood Wines 2016 Marsh Poppy's Block Semillon 86 Bronze
24 10 First Creek Wines 2016 Single Vineyard Oakey Creek 87 Bronze
24 11 First Creek Wines 2016 Single Vineyard Murphy's 88 Bronze
24 12 Tintilla Estate 2015 Tintilla Estate 2015 Angus Semillon 90 Silver
24 13 Two Rivers Wines 2015 Two Rivers Wines 2015 Stones Throw Semillon 88 Bronze
24 14 Brokenwood Wines 2015 Brokenwood Wines 2015 Marsh Holly's Block Semillon 93 Silver
24 15 Silkman Wines 2015 Silkman Wines 2015 Single Vineyard Semillon 84
24 16 First Creek Wines 2015 Single Vineyard Oakey Creek 87 Bronze
24 17 First Creek Wines 2015 Single Vineyard Murphy's 86 Bronze
24 18 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 Stevens Semillon 95 Gold
24 19 Gundog Estate 2014 Gundog Estate 2014 Sunshine Vineyard Semillon 82
24 20 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2014 Belford Semillon 87 Bronze
24 21 Gundog Estate 2014 Gundog Estate 2014 Somerset Vineyard Semillon 83
24 22 Two Rivers Wines 2014 Two Rivers Wines 2014 Stones Throw Semillon 95 Gold
24 23 Tinklers Wines 2014 Tinklers Wines 2014 School Block Semillon 88 Bronze
24 24 Brokenwood Wines 2014 Brokenwood Wines 2014 Trevena Vineyard Semillon 90 Silver
24 25 Meerea Park Wines 2014 Meerea Park Wines 2014 Terracotta Semillon Semillon 83
24 26 Silkman Wines 2014 Silkman Wines 2014 Single Vinyard Semillon 84
24 27 First Creek Wines 2014 First Creek Wines 2014 Single Vineyard Semillon 90 Silver
24 28 Australian Vintage Ltd 2013 Australian Vintage Ltd 2013 McGuigan Shortlist Semillon 84
24 29 Thomas Wines 2013 Thomas Wines 2013 Cellar Reserve Braemore Semillon 90 Silver
24 30 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2013 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2013 Belford Semillon 95 Gold
24 31 McLeish Estate Wines 2013 McLeish Estate Wines 2013 Cellar Reserve Semillon 83
24 32 Agnew Wines 2013 Audrey Wilkinson 2013 The Ridge Semillon 89 Bronze
24 33 Two Rivers Wines 2013 Two Rivers Wines 2013 Stones Throw Semillon 87 Bronze
24 34 Hungerford Hill 2013 Hungerford Hill 2013 Blackberry Vineyard Semillon 83
24 35 Brokenwood Wines 2013 Brokenwood Wines 2013 Stanleigh Park Semillon 84
24 36 Meerea Park Wines 2013 Meerea Park Wines 2013 Terracotta Semillon 80
24 37 Thomas Wines 2011 Thomas Wines 2011 Cellar Reserve Braemore Semillon 83
24 38 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2011 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2011 Stevens Semillon 96 Top Gold
24 39 Brokenwood Wines 2011 Brokenwood Wines 2011 ILR Reserve Semillon 83
24 40 Allandale Winery 2010 Allandale Winery 2010 W.M.R. Semillon 82
24 41 Mount Pleasant Wines 2009 Mount Pleasant Wines 2009 Lovedale Semillon 95 Gold
24 42 Brokenwood Wines 2009 Brokenwood Wines 2009 Maxwell Vineyard Semillon 84
24 43 Brokenwood Wines 2009 Brokenwood Wines 2009 Oakey Creek Semillon 90 Silver
24 44 Meerea Park Wines 2009 Meerea Park Wines 2009 Alexander Munro Semillon 84
24 45 Australian Vintage Ltd 2006 Australian Vintage Ltd 2006 McGuigan Vineyard SelectSemillon
89 Bronze
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 25
Chardonnay -2017 & 2016 Vintage
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Glenn Barry, Mike De Iuliis, James Becker (Trainee), Tim Dolan, Xanthe Hatcher
Entered: 6
Class comments: Judged: 6
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award25 1 Tinklers Wines 2016 Tinklers Wines 2016 Poppys Vineyard Chardonnay 83
25 2 Australian Vintage Ltd 2017 Australian Vintage Ltd 2017 Tempus Two Pewter Poppy'sBlock Chardonnay
90 Silver
25 3 Australian Vintage Ltd 2016 Australian Vintage Ltd 2016 McGuigan Personal ReserveBlackberry Chardonnay
83
25 4 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2016 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2016 Belford Chardonnay 83
25 5 Australian Vintage Ltd 2016 Australian Vintage Ltd 2016 Tempus Two Pewter Poppy'sBlock Chardonnay
83
25 6 Small Forest Pty Ltd 2016 Small Forest Pty Ltd 2016 Merton Vineyard Chardonnay 80
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 26
Chardonnay- 2015 Vintage and Older
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Glenn Barry, Mike De Iuliis, James Becker (Trainee), Tim Dolan, Xanthe Hatcher
Entered: 12
Class comments: Judged: 12
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award26 1 Australian Vintage Ltd 2015 Australian Vintage Ltd 2015 McGuigan Personal Reserve
Blackberry Chardonnay83
26 2 Prettydog Vineyard 2015 Prettydog Vineyard 2015 Chardonnay 86 Bronze
26 3 Australian Vintage Ltd 2015 Australian Vintage Ltd 2015 Tempus Two Pewter Poppy'sBlock Chardonnay
83
26 4 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2015 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2015 Old Vines Chardonnay 90 Silver
26 5 Wombat Crossing Vineyard 2015 Wombat Crossing Vineyard 2015 Malloch's BlockChardonnay
83
26 6 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2015 Tyrrell's Vineyards Pty Ltd 2015 Belford Chardonnay 95 Gold
26 7 Brokenwood Wines 2015 Brokenwood Wines 2015 Maxwell Vineyard Chardonnay 87 Bronze
26 8 Australian Vintage Ltd 2014 Australian Vintage Ltd 2014 McGuigan Personal ReserveBlackberry Chardonnay
83
26 9 McLeish Estate Wines 2014 McLeish Estate Wines 2014 Reserve Chardonnay 83
26 10 Australian Vintage Ltd 2014 Australian Vintage Ltd 2014 Tempus Two PewterChardonnay
89 Bronze
26 11 David Hook Wines 2014 David Hook Wines 2014 Old Vines Chardonnay 82
26 12 Horseshoe Vineyard 2011 Horseshoe Vineyard 2011 Chardonnay 78
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 27
Verdelho- Any Vintage
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Glenn Barry, Mike De Iuliis, James Becker (Trainee), Tim Dolan, Xanthe Hatcher
Entered: 3
Class comments: Judged: 3
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award27 1 Australian Vintage Ltd 2017 Australian Vintage Ltd 2017 Tempus Two Copper Vegan
Verdelho89 Bronze
27 2 Wirral Grange Vineyard 2016 Wirral Grange Vineyard 2016 Verdelho 82
27 3 Horseshoe Vineyard 2009 Horseshoe Vineyard 2009 Verdelho 77
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 28
Other White Varietals and Blends Any Vintage
Judges: Fiona Donald, Mike De Iuliis, Emma Jenkins, James Becker (Trainee), Jessica McLeish, Adam Walls
Entered: 1
Class comments: Judged: 1
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award28 1 Krinklewood Biodynamic
Vineyard2016 Krinklewood Biodynamic Vineyard 2016 Spider Run White
Chardonnay, Semillon, Verdelho81
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 29
Shiraz -2016 Vintage
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Glenn Barry, Mike De Iuliis, James Becker (Trainee), Tim Dolan, Xanthe Hatcher
Entered: 8
Class comments: Judged: 8
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award29 1 Sweetwater Wines 2016 Sweetwater Wines 2016 Shiraz 90 Silver
29 2 De Iuliis Wines 2016 De Iuliis Wines 2016 Ablington Vineyard Shiraz 83
29 3 Brokenwood Wines 2016 Brokenwood Wines 2016 Mistress Block Shiraz 85 Bronze
29 4 Lucy's Run Wines PtyLimited
2016 Lucy's Run 2016 Shiraz 90 Silver
29 5 Whispering Brook 2016 Whispering Brook 2016 Single Vineyard Shiraz 86 Bronze
29 6 RidgeView Wines 2016 RidgeView Wines 2016 Impressions Shiraz 95 Gold
29 7 Tinklers Wines 2016 Tinklers Wines 2016 Old Vines 1948 Shiraz 93 Silver
29 8 Brokenwood Wines 2016 Brokenwood Wines 2016 Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz 83
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 30
Shiraz 2015 Vintage and older
Judges: Fiona Donald, Elaine Chukan-Brown, Liz Jackson, Brandan Kaczorowski (Trainee), Jessica McLeish, AdamWalls
Entered: 29
Class comments: Judged: 29
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award30 1 Tintilla Estate 2015 Tintilla Estate 2015 Reserve Shiraz 87 Bronze
30 2 RidgeView Wines 2015 RidgeView Wines 2015 Impressions Shiraz 82
30 3 Mount Pleasant Wines 2014 Mount Pleasant Wines 2014 Rosehill Shiraz 95 Gold
30 4 Australian Vintage Ltd 2014 Australian Vintage Ltd 2014 McGuigan Personal ReserveSt Albans Shiraz
79
30 5 Wirral Grange Vineyard 2014 Wirral Grange Vineyard 2014 Shiraz 80
30 6 Australian Vintage Ltd 2014 Australian Vintage Ltd 2014 Tempus Two Pewter UNOUpper Hunter Shiraz
81
30 7 Wombat Crossing Vineyard 2014 Wombat Crossing Vineyard 2014 Hermit's Block Shiraz 84
30 8 Gundog Estate 2014 Gundog Estate 2014 Somerset Vineyard Shiraz 82
30 9 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2014 Briar Ridge Vineyard 2014 Dairy Hill Single Vineyard Shiraz 86 Bronze
30 10 Gundog Estate 2014 Gundog Estate 2014 48 Block Shiraz 72
30 11 Tinklers Wines 2014 Tinklers Wines 2014 U & I Shiraz 90 Silver
30 12 Gundog Estate 2014 Gundog Estate 2014 The Old Road Shiraz 86 Bronze
30 13 Pepper Tree Wines 2014 Pepper Tree Wines 2014 CF Block Limited Release Shiraz 90 Silver
30 14 Hungerford Hill 2014 Hungerford Hill 2014 Cote D'Or Shiraz 83
30 15 Pepper Tree Wines 2014 Pepper Tree Wines 2014 Tallavera Limited Release Shiraz 86 Bronze
30 16 Sweetwater Wines 2014 Sweetwater Wines 2014 Shiraz 96 Top Gold
30 17 Pepper Tree Wines 2014 Pepper Tree Wines 2014 Coquun Shiraz 86 Bronze
30 18 David Hook Wines 2014 David Hook Wines 2014 Old Vines Shiraz 90 Silver
30 19 Pepper Tree Wines 2014 Pepper Tree Wines 2014 Tallawanta Shiraz 83
30 20 Meerea Park Wines 2014 Meerea Park Wines 2014 Alexander Munro Shiraz 82
30 21 RidgeView Wines 2014 RidgeView Wines 2014 Impressions Shiraz 81
30 22 Wombat Crossing Vineyard 2013 Wombat Crossing Vineyard 2013 Hermit's Block Shiraz 81
30 23 RidgeView Wines 2014 RidgeView Wines 2014 Generations Shiraz 84
30 24 Australian Vintage Ltd 2013 Australian Vintage Ltd 2013 Tempus Two Pewter UNOShiraz
83
30 25 Pepper Tree Wines 2013 Pepper Tree Wines 2013 Tallawanta Shiraz 85 Bronze
30 26 Tintilla Estate 2011 Tintilla Estate 2011 Patriarch Syrah 83
30 27 Australian Vintage Ltd 2011 Australian Vintage Ltd 2011 McGuigan Personal ReserveBainton Shiraz
88 Bronze
30 28 Sweetwater Wines 2007 Sweetwater Wines 2007 Shiraz 73
30 29 Meerea Park Wines 2007 Meerea Park Wines 2007 Alexander Munro Aged ReleaseShiraz
82
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 31
Other Red Varietals & Blends - 2016 Vintage and older (inelgible for Classes 29 and 30)
Judges: Tony Harper, Glenn Barry, Liz Jackson, Xanthe Hatcher, Brandan Kaczorowski (Trainee), Kate Sturgess
Entered: 10
Class comments: Judged: 10
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award31 1 De Iuliis Wines 2016 De Iuliis Wines 2016 LDR Vineyard Shiraz, Touriga
Nacional95 Gold
31 2 Silkman Wines 2016 Silkman Wines 2016 Reserve Shiraz, Pinot Noir 95 Top Gold
31 3 RidgeView Wines 2015 RidgeView Wines 2015 Impressions Cabernet Sauvignon 83
31 4 RidgeView Wines 2015 RidgeView Wines 2015 Chambourcin 88 Bronze
31 5 Australian Vintage Ltd 2014 Australian Vintage Ltd 2014 Tempus Two Pewter UNOPinot Noir, Shiraz
81
31 6 Sweetwater Wines 2014 Sweetwater Wines 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon 90 Silver
31 7 Lucy's Run Wines PtyLimited
2014 Lucy's Run 2014 Merlot 84
31 8 David Hook Wines 2014 David Hook Wines 2014 Reseve Molly Morgan Barbera 84
31 9 Silkman Wines 2014 Silkman Wines 2014 Reserve Shiraz, Pinot Noir 90 Silver
31 10 Sweetwater Wines 2008 Sweetwater Wines 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon 83
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 34
Innovative White Wine- Any Variety
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Glenn Barry, Mike De Iuliis, James Becker (Trainee), Tim Dolan, Xanthe Hatcher
Entered: 1
Class comments: Judged: 1
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award34 1 Krinklewood Biodynamic
Vineyard2017 Krinklewood Biodynamic Vineyard 2017 River Blend
Verdelho, Gewurztraminer85 Bronze
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2017 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 35
Innovative Red Wine - Any Variety
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Glenn Barry, Mike De Iuliis, James Becker (Trainee), Tim Dolan, Xanthe Hatcher
Entered: 1
Class comments: Judged: 1
Class Entry Exhibitor Vintage Wine Name Score Award35 1 Whispering Brook 2016 Whispering Brook 2016 Basket Pressed Touriga Nacional 85 Bronze
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