2008 SMALL VIGNERON AWARDS TROPHY WINNERS

"For many small winemakers Canberra’s Winewise Small Vignerons Awards is the most important Australian wine show, overshadowing the usually prestigious and larger – but to them irrelevant – Sydney, Adelaide and National Wine Shows." Chris Shanahan

• 2007 Bundaleer Eden Valley Riesling
• 2006 Thomas Wines Braemore Semillon
• 2006 Brandy Creek Wines Sparkling Pinot Gris
• 2006 Mistletoe Reserve Chardonnay
• 2008 Sorby Adams Eden Valley The GT Gewürztraminer
• 2007 Wine by Brad Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
• 2006 Elgee Park Pinot Noir
• 2006 Vincognita McLaren Vale Shiraz
• 2002 Balgownie Estate White Label Bendigo Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2006 Hugh Hamilton Wines The Ratbag Merlot
• 2006 Grove Estate Reserve Nebbiolo
• 2005 Oliver's Taranga Corrina's Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2007 Josef Chromy Wines Botrytis Riesling
• 2006 919 Wines Vintage Port

Most Successful Exhibitor: Mistletoe Wines

Judging for the 2008 Small Vigneron Awards was held in Canberra during 3-5 July 2008. The judging panel chaired by Lester Jesberg included James Halliday, Ian McKenzie and other respected judges. Reviews of the top wines can be found in the August 2008 issue of Winewise out now. Click here for full results

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THE BENEFITS OF WINEWISE

"Winewise remains a niche publication highly respected within the wine industry and by Australia’s keenest wine enthusiasts." Chris Shanahan

Winewise Magazine is a wine magazine with a difference. It gets to the heart of the subject of wine without being distracted by commercial considerations. Only one advertisement appears in each issue: for our very own Winewise Half-Dozen selected from the best value wines tasted blind in the current issue. Twenty-three years of honest, well-informed wine reviews has earned Winewise the respect of winemakers and consumers alike.

Blind Tastings – all our panel tastings are conducted “blind”, hence more objective reviews

All Wines Tasted by Panel Are Reviewed & No Point Scores – just accurate descriptions of each wine tasted enabling meaningful comparisons

All Wines Tasted Together Regardless of Price – price plays no part in reviews so the real bargains stand out on their own merits

Experienced Wine Judges – headed by one of Australia’s leading wine show judges Lester Jesberg as well as fellow show judges Len Sorbello & Phil Trickett, winemaker Andrew McEwin and other experienced palates Subscribe now

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USEFUL LINKS

Listed below are some links that we think you will find useful when discovering more about wines.

www.bobcampbell.co.nz
www.jancisrobinson.com
www.nzwine.com
www.stratsplace.com
www.wineanorak.com
www.winerobot.com.au
www.winespectator.com
www.winetitles.com.au
www.chrisshanahan.com.au

WINEWISE INDEX NOW AVAILABLE!

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OUT NOW!
AUGUST 2008 ISSUE

The 2008 Small Vigneron Awards issue contains reviews of all wines which won Gold or Silver Medals. Available to subscribers only - Subscribe now

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THE WINEWISE HALF DOZEN

For some time subscribers have been contacting us, asking where they can obtain wines that we have rated highly. Many of those wines are not easily found on the shelves of retailers, and are often only available from the wineries in dozen lots. We understand the dilemma of wanting wine, but not wishing to commit to the purchase of a dozen on the basis of a review - even one of ours. 

So we have decided to market a tasting pack each issue through the long established Phillips Cellars in Shepparton, Victoria (among other things, alleviating the need for Winewise itself to obtain a liquor licence).

The idea is to give Winewise readers easy access to six Excellent Value wines every two months. That will enable our readers not only to enjoy the wines, but to sample and decide whether or not to purchase more. Remember the wines are selected only from blind panel tastings. You too can take advantage of this service – see the latest Winewise Half-Dozen. Coming Soon: The Small Vigneron AwardsTrophy Winners!

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DISCOVERIES

For details of excellent wines reviewed that did not make the printed issue due to lack of space, click here

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WINEWISE ARTICLES

A selection of articles from past issues:

Yalumba Museum Tasting
Thai & Wine
Oysters & Wine
Au Bon Climat