222 | DWWA 2015 • DECANTER DECANTER • DWWA 2015 | 223 For tasting notes of all wines, plus prices and stockists, see Decanter.com/dwwa 2015 For tasting notes of all wines, plus prices and stockists, see Decanter.com/dwwa ➢ The palate is sculpted and fresh, with juicy citrus and apple fruit allied with layers of more exotic lychee and mango, underscored by a compact seam of minerals. l Didier Joris, Amigne, Vétroz, Valais 2014 (15%) POA Alpine Wines Mineral and flinty, lifted by delicious notes of lemon and mandarin which are spiky but fully ripe. There’s a floral aspect to the weighty palate which has a fine mineral spine, integrated oak to enhance the full fruit, and a really, long-lasting finish. l Provins, Maîtres de Chais, Heida, Valais 2013 (14%) POA Alpine Wines Aromas of citrus, toast, stone fruit, white flower blossom, herbs, honey, dried pineapple and just a hint of late-harvest aromas. A luxurious, richer style, this displays a lot of class, with tangy lemon acidity and really fantastic length. GOLD 2015 Gold red l Provins, Clos Corbassières, Valais 2011 (15%) POA Alpine Wines Meaty and powerful, but stylish too, with a charming nose of jasmine, vanilla, red currant, strawberry jam, liquorice, leather and tobacco. There’s exquisite concentration and length to the palate, with the dark fruit augmented by black olive, varnish and chocolate. GOLD 2015 Gold sweet white l Provins, Tourbillon, Valais 2011 (12%) POA Alpine Wines Complex and effusive nose of lemon marmalade, peach, honeysuckle, apricot and spice. Very sweet – nectar-like even – yet refreshing too, with finely balanced acidity and unctuous, honey-coated fruit draped in cinnamon. Delicious stuff. SILVER 2015 Silver white l Benoît Dorsaz, Petite Arvine de Fully Quintessence, Valais 2012 l Cave des Amandiers, Les Seyes Petite Arvine, Valais 2012 l Charles Bonvin, Valais 2013 l Château Constellation, Ballerine, Valais 2014 l Château Constellation, Heida, Valais 2014 l Château Maison Blanche, Yvorne Grand Cru, Chablais, Vaud 2005 l Clos du Châtelard, Extasis, Grand Cru Villeneuve, Chablais, Vaud 2013 l Domaine de Crochet, Chardonnay Grand Cru Mont- sur-Rolle, La Côte, Vaud 2011 l Domaine des Bonnettes, Savagnin Blanc, Geneva 2013 l Domaine Les Faunes, Scheurebe, Geneva 2013 l Flaction, Torpâ, Vin de Table 2012 l Gregor Kuonen, Johannisberg, Valais 2014 l Jean-Pierre Pellegrin, Kerner-Riesling-Sauvignon Blanc, Geneva 2013 l Maître de Chais Provins, Petite Arvine, Valais 2013 l Marc-Henri Duboux, Calamin, Lavaux, Vaud 2013 l Philippe Varone, Petite Arvine, Valais 2014 l Pinget Dézaley Renard, Lavaux, Vaud 2013 l Provins, Défi Blanc, Les Titans, Valais 2013 l Provins, Petite Arvine, Les Titans, Valais 2012 l Renaissance, Clavoz Petite Arvine, Valais 2013 l Renaissance, Heïda, Valais 2013 l Rouvinez, La Trémaille, Valais 2012 l Thierry Constantin, Le Païen/ Der Heida Réserve, Valais 2013 l Vins des Chevaliers, Valais 2014 l Von Tscharner, Jensinser Completer, Sprechergut, Graubünden, Eastern Cantons 2008 l Wittwer, 3x3, Valais 2013 l Yvorne, Optimum Grand Cru, Chablais, Vaud 2012 SILVER 2015 Silver red l Adrian & Diego Mathier, Folissimo, Valais 2010 l Alain Paley, Réserve d’Epicure Gamaret, Lavaux, Vaud 2011 l Anne-Carole & Conrad Caloz, Pinot Noir La Mourzière, Sierre, Valais 2013 l Blaise Duboux, Le Treillant, Dézaley, Vaud 2013 l Bolle, Barrique Pinot Noir, Vaud 2012 l Brivio, Platinum, Ticino 2011 l Brivio, Riflessi D’Epoca, Ticino 2012 l Cave des Amandiers, Syrah, Valais 2012 l Domaine du Montet, Côte Rousse, Grand Cru Bex, Chablais, Vaud 2011 l Domaine du Petit Château, Colline 1789, Vully, Neuchâtel & Three Lakes 2013 l Ferrari, Castanar Riserva, Ticino 2011 l Gregor Kuonen, Sélection J François Kuonen, Valais 2013 l Jean-René Germanier, Champmarais Cornalin, Valais 2010 l Kopp von der Crone Visini, Scala, Della Svizzera Italiana, Ticino 2012 l Le Vidomne, Modus Vivendi Syrah, Valais 2010 l Les Fils de Charles Favre, Collection F Merlot, Valais 2010 l Moncucchetto, Riserva Merlot, Ticino 2012 l Monticello, Incanto, Ticino 2013 l Norbert & Serge Diserens, Les Moines Grand Cru Villeneuve, Chablais, Vaud 2012 l Philippe Bovet, Atlantique Gamay, Vaud 2012 l Philippe Bovet, Léman, Vaud 2010 l Philippe Bovet, Merlot, Vaud 2010 l Provins, Maître de Chais, Rouge d’Enfer, Valais 2011 l Provins, Maître de Chais, Rouge d’Enfer Réserve, Valais 2008 l Tamborini, Comano Merlot, Ticino 2012 l Tamborini, SanZeno Costamagna Riserva, Ticino 2012 l Tenuta San Giorgio, Crescendo, Ticino 2013 l Trapletti, Nabumba, Della Svizzera Italiana, Ticino 2009 l Valentin Schiess, Jeninser, Graubünden, Eastern Cantons 2012 l Varone, Clos Combe d’Uvrier, Valais 2010 l Wittwer, Les Corbassières Cornalin, Valais 2011 l Wittwer, Les Corbassières Pinot Noir Valais 2012 SILVER 2015 Silver sweet white l Provins, Grains de Malice, Valais 2011 BRONZE 2015 Bronze sparkling white l Philippe Bovet, Brut, Vin de Table NV BRONZE 2015 Bronze white l Adrian Mathier, Les Pyramides Heida, Valais 2013 l Albert Mathier & Fils, Johannisberg, Valais 2014 l Albert Mathier & Fils, Pirouette, Valais 2014 l Badoux, Aigle Les Murailles, Chablais, Vaud 2013 l Badoux, Lettres de Noblesse Chasselas Barrique, Yvorne, Chablais, Vaud 2013 l Benoît Dorsaz, Petite Arvine de Fully Les Perches, Valais 2013 l Blaise Duboux, Haut de Pierre, Dézaley, Vaud 2013 l Bonvin, Petite Arvine, Valais 2014 l Cave du Rhodan, Marsanne, Valais 2014 l Cave St-Pierre, Réserve des Administrateurs Heida, Valais 2013 l Château Constellation, Petite Arvine, Valais 2014 l Château de Châtagneréaz, 1er Grand Cru Mont-sur-Rolle, La Côte, Vaud 2013 l Château de Châtagneréaz 1er Grand Cru Mont-sur-Rolle, La Côte, Vaud 2011 l Vins des Chevaliers, Chevalier d’Or, Valais 2013 l Clos du Châtelard, Le Clos, Villeneuve Grand Cru, Chablais, Vaud 2013 l Deladoey, L’Ovaille, Yvorne 1er Grand Cru, Chablais, Vaud 2013 l Deladoey, L’Ovaille, Yvorne Grand Cru, Chablais, Vaud 2012 l Domaine Delaharpe, En Delaharpe Grand Cru, La Côte, Vaud 2013 l Domaine du Chapitre, Valais 2012 l Domaine Jean-Christophe Piccard L’Anthropocène, Daley Grand Cru, Lavaux, Vaud 2012 l Domaine La Colombe, Petit Clos, La Côte, Vaud 2013 l Etat de Neuchâtel, La Perrière Barrique Chardonnay, Auvernier, Neuchâtel & Three Lakes 2012 l Flaction, Marsanne, Valais 2012 l Flaction, Petite Arvine, Valais 2013 l Gregor Kuonen, Lafnetscha La Traditionnelle, Valais 2013 l Histoire d’Enfer, Petite Arvine, Réserve, Valais 2012 l Histoire d’Enfer, Réserve Païen, Sierre, Valais 2012 l J&M Dizerens, Collection Z Chardonnay, Lavaux, Vaud 2013 l Jean-René Germanier, Amigne Balavaud, Vétroz Grand Cru, Valais 2013 l Jean-René Germanier, Clos de la Couta Heida, Valais 2013 l Kursner, Mi-Coteau Grand Cru, Féchy, Vaud 2014 l La Cave de Genève, L’Aiglette Sauvignon Blanc, Geneva 2013 l La Colombe, Grise Réserve, Vaud 2013 l Les Balisiers, Chardonnay, Geneva 2012 l Les Petit Château, Les Traditions Chasselas, Vully, Neuchâtel & Three Lakes 2014 l Marc-Henri Duboux, Epesses, Lavaux, Vaud 2013 l Philippe Bovet, Chardonnay, Vaud 2012 l Philippe Bovet, Les Perruets Chasselas, Vaud 2012 l Provins, Petite Arvine de Fully, Valais 2013 l Rahm, Art Pinot Gris, Schaffhausen, Eastern Cantons 2013 l Renaissance, Fendant Clos d’Anzier, Valais 2013 GOLD 2015 Gold white l Adrian & Diego Mathier, Petite Arvin de Molignon, Valais 2013 (13.5%) POA Alpine Wines Limpid, fruity, mineral and fine, with an aromatic nose of spice, flowers and yeaty lees notes. THE WINES Spain – Switzerland Upain, Navarra 2008 l Navarro López, Old Vines Gran Reserva Tempranillo, Valdepeñas 2009 l New Vinergia 2005, La Sorda, Rioja 2012 l Nubori, Campo Burgo, Rioja Crianza 2010 l Ochoa, Tempranillo Crianza, Navarra 2011 l Olarra, 2 Año, Rioja 2013 l Olarra, Añares, Rioja Crianza 2013 l Olarra, Añares, Rioja Reserva 2010 l Olarra, Cerro Añon, Rioja Reserva 2011 l Olarra, Clasico, Rioja Reserva 2011 l Olarra, Erudito, Rioja Reserva 2010 l Olarra, Laztana, Rioja 2014 l Olarra, Otoñal, Rioja 2014 l Olarra, Otoñal, Rioja Crianza 2013 l Olarra, Rivallana, Rioja Reserva 2011 l Olarra, Rioja Crianza 2013 l Olimpia 1917, Navarra 2010 l Oller del Mas, Arnau Oller, Plà de Bagés 2011 l Ondarre, Hand Selected for Spar La Catedral, Rioja 2014 l Ondarre, Mayor de Ondarre, Rioja Reserva 2010 l Ondarre, Ursa Maior, Rioja Crianza 2013 l Ondarre, Rioja Reserva 2010 l Ontañon, Teón, Ribera del Duero Crianza 2012 l Ortubia, Parlaza, Rioja Crianza 2010 l Otazu, Premium, Navarra 2011 l Otto Bestué, Joven Merlot, Somontano 2014 l Paco Garcia, Seis, Rioja 2014 l Pago Casa Gran, Casa Benasal, Valencia 2010 l Pago de Cirsus, Vendimia Selecciónada, Navarra 2012 l Pago de Larrainzar, Angel de Larrainzar, Navarra 2014 l Pago de Larrainzar, Raso, Navarra 2010 l Pago de Larrainzar, Reserva Especial, Navarra 2009 l Pagos del Rey, Arnegui, Rioja Crianza 2012 l Pagos del Rey, Caño, Alta Expresion, Toro 2012 l Palacio, Glorioso, Rioja Reserva 2010 l Palacio Híjos de Antonio Barceló, El Portico, Rioja Reserva 2010 l Palarea, Castilla 2012 l Pata Negra, Rioja Crianza 2012 l Pata Negra, Ribera del Duero Reserva 2009 l Pata Negra, Ribera del Duero Crianza 2011 l Patrocinio, Señorío da Uñuela Tempranillo, Rioja 2014 l Patrocinio, Zinio Selección de Suelos, Rioja 2011 l Peique, Viñedoss Viejos, Bierzo 2010 l Perelada, 5 Fincas, Reserva, Empordà 2011 l Perelada, Finca Malaveïna, Empordà 2011 l Perfecto Martinez, 1808 Temperamento Natural, Rioja Crianza 2012 l Pino Doncel, Cinco Meses, Jumilla 2014 l Piqueras 100 Años, Almansa 2011 l Pirineos Alquezar, Somontano 2010 l Pléyades, Shiraz, Cariñena 2014 l Primicia, Carravacas, Rioja 2014 l Primicia, Carravacas de Primicia, Rioja Reserva 2010 l Proelio, Rioja Crianza 2012 l Protos, Ribera del Duero Crianza 2011 l Raimat, Anima de Raimat, Costers del Segre 2012 l Raimat, Castell de Raimat Tempranillo, Costers del Segre 2012 l Ramirez de la Piscina, Rioja Crianza 2012 l Ramón Bilbao, Rioja Crianza 2012 l Real Compañía de Vinos, Vendimia Selecciónada Tempranillo, Castilla 2010 l Regalía de Ollauri, Terán, Versum, Rioja 2012 l Ribas del Cúa Joven, Bierzo 2014 l Rioja Vega, Edición Limitada, Rioja Crianza 2012 l Rioja Vega, Rioja Gran Reserva 2009 l Roda, Sela, Rioja 2012 l Rodriguez Sanzo, Damalisco, Toro Crianza 2012 l Rodriguez Sanzo, Damalisco Selección De Familia, Toro 2011 l Ruiz de Viñaspre, Delirio, Rioja 2007 l Sainsbury’s, Winemakers’ Selection Gran Reserva, Cariñena 2008 l Sainsbury’s, Winemakers’ Selection, Reciente, Rioja NV l San Alejandro, Baltasar Gracian Crianza, Calatayud 2012 l San Alejandro, Baltasar Gracian Garnacha Old Vines, Calatayud 2013 l San Antolin, Reserva, Navarra 2004 l San Juan, Bobal de Sanjuan, Utiel Requena 2013 l Santa Marina, Miraculus, Extremadura 2007 l Santa Marta, Viñaredo Barrica Selección, Valdeorras 2011 l Santalba, Ermita de San Felices, Rioja Reserva 2009 l Señorío de Bocos, Roble, Ribera del Duero 2013 l Señorío de Sarría Crianza, Navarra 2012 l Señorío de Villarrica, Rioja Reserva 2010 l Severino Sanz, Murón, Ribera del Duero 2013 l Sierra de Toloño, Rioja 2013 l Sierra Norte, Pasión de Bobal, Utiel Requena 2012 l Símbolo, Syrah, La Mancha 2014 l Solagüen, Rioja Reserva 2009 l Sonsierra, Vendimia Selecciónada, Rioja Crianza 2010 l Spanish Story, Tempranillo, Rioja 2012 l Terra Remota, Camino, Empordà 2012 l Terraplén Garnacha, Navarra 2014 l Tesco, Viña Mara, Rioja Reserva 2010 l Tierras El Guijarral, Rudeles 23, Ribera del Duero 2013 l Tierras El Guijarral, Rudeles Finca La Nación, Ribera del Duero 2008 l Tinedo, Cala No2, Castilla 2011 l Tirant Lo Blanch, Vendimia Oro, Valencia 2012 l Tobía, Selección, Rioja Crianza 2011 l Toro Loco, Superior, Utiel Requena 2014 l Torre de Oña, Finca Martelo, Rioja 2012 l Torre Oria, Reserva, Vino de Mesa 2010 l Torrelongares TLG Garnacha, Cariñena 2014 l Torrelongares TLG Old Vine Garnacha, Cariñena 2014 l Torres, El Senat del Montsant, Montsant 2013 l Ugalde, Bianai, Rioja Reserva 2009 l Valdemar, Conde Valdemar, Rioja Gran Reserva 2007 l Valdemar, Inspiración Las Seis Alhajas, Rioja 2010 l Valdemar, Inspiración Selección, Rioja 2011 l Valderiz, Lapillus, Ribera del Duero Crianza 2011 l ValdeViñas, Mirat, Ribera del Duero Reserva 2004 l Valparaíso, Finca el Encinal, Ribera del Duero Crianza 2011 l Valparaíso, Finca el Encinal Roble, Ribera del Duero 2013 l Valparaíso, Marqués de Valparaíso, Ribera del Duero Crianza 2011 l Valpincia, Ribera del Duero Crianza 2012 l Valtier, Gran Reserva, Utiel Requena 2007 l Valtravieso, R&G Ribera del Duero Crianza 2010 l Valtravieso, Ribera del Duero Reserva 2010 l Vega Enix, Monteneo, Ribera del Andarax 2011 l Vega Tolosa, Los Halcones, Manchuela 2013 l Vegalfaro, Rebellia, Utiel Requena 2014 l Vidal del Saz, Gran Reserva, La Mancha 2008 l Vilano, Terra Incógnita, Ribera del Duero 2010 l Vilano, Ribera del Duero 2014 l Viñas del Vero, Secastilla, Somontano 2010 l Viñedos de Alfaro, Conde del Real Agrado, Rioja Reserva 2007 l Vinergia, Campos de Risca, Jumilla 2014 l Vinos & Bodegas, Partenon Syrah, La Mancha 2014 l Vins del Tros, Ay de Mi, Terra Alta 2012 l Vins Padró, Ipsis Criança, Tarragona 2011 l Virgen de la Sierra, Cruz de Piedra Selección Especial, Calatayud 2013 l Volver, Tarima Hill, Alicante 2012 l Waitrose, Spanish Red, Campo de Borja 2014 l Wine Atlas, Tempranillo, Cigales 2012 l Zugober, Belezos, Rioja Crianza 2012 Commended sweet white l Cheste Agraria, Calafia Moscatel, Valencia 2014 l Sainsbury’s, Winemakers’ Selection Moscatel, Valencia NV Commended fortified white l Torres, Floralis Moscatel Oro, Vino de Mesa NV Switzerland Regional Co-Chair Paolo Basso (see judges, p4) SWITZERLAND’S INCREASED DWWA presence this year (305 entries compared with 126 last year) is evidence of the producers’ will to confront themselves with the international scene. The new generation of wine growers and oenologists is open to changes and new experiences and focused on improving quality. The Swiss vineyard is a patchwork of cultures and traditions where diversity mirrors the great richness on offer. In Switzerland, a broad variety of wines can be found, many – such as those recommended here – of international quality. From the famous Chasselas, which is versatile in food matching, or the excitement presented by Heida/Païen, or even the Bordeaux- style blends of the Tessin region in the south, Swiss wines offer a range of exceptional aromas, flavours and textures. What should we buy from here? Chasselas, from the French-speaking part of Switzerland, is a perfect wine as an aperitif that will take you through a meal of freshwater fish or sushi, and finally with a cheese course. You should always have some in your cellar. Increasingly sought after are the local Valais variety of Heida/Païen and Completer from Graubünden in the eastern part of Switzerland. These are great choices to match refined cuisine based on seafood or Italian pastas and risottos. And don’t miss Shiraz blends with local grapes like Cornalin, Humagne and Diolinoir, plus fine varietal Merlots from Tessin/Ticino. What should we leave on the shelf? Traditional wines that have some residual sugar content: they are not dry and not sweet and not successful as either style. What makes it more difficut is that this sweetness isn’t reflected on the label. What should we keep an eye on? It’s a cliché, but all regions and wine styles in Switzerland are worth following. The current cycle of improvment is continuing year by year and quality is increasing noticeably. The efforts of the most dynamic and committed producers have been rewarded, too, with a Trophy and five Golds this year. But to truly appreciate the diversity and beauty of the Swiss vineyard, take a trip and enjoy the wine in situ! Switzerland won 0 International Trophies (see p19) 1 Regional Trophy (see p56) Read all about these Gold medal-winning wines that went on to win our top awards