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Decanter World Wine Awards 2018 Tasting

Monday 2 July 2018 | Vintners’ Hall, London EC4V

Decanter World Wine Awards 2018 resultsNow in its 15th year, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) is the world’s largest and most influential wine competition.

Judged by the top wine experts from around the globe, the DWWA is trusted internationally for its rigorous judging process.

Wines tasted: 16,903

Total of wines awarded: 11,171 (66.09% of the wines)

Platinum Best in Show: 50 (0.30%) Platinum: 149 (0.88%)

Gold: 439 (2.60%)

Silver: 3,454 (20.43%)

Bronze: 7,079(41.88%)

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For the full list of DWWA 2018 winning wines visit www.decanter.com

BEST IN SHOW

2018All the Platinum winners

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All Gold medal winning wines within each category are

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Welcome

Welcome to the 2018 Decanter World Wine Awards Tasting.

This year nearly 17,000 wines were tasted by the world’s greatest wine experts, who were chosen for their in-depth knowledge of their country or region. Over two weeks they deliberated and discussed each wine to award, or not, a coveted Decanter World Wine Award medal.

Today, we have assembled 186 top award-winning wines from 73 regionsacross 24 countries for you to taste; a showcase of some of the best wines from the world’s largest wine competition.

The Decanter World Wine Awards shines a spotlight on quality, wherever it is from. This tasting is a wonderful chance to taste the diversity of wine, from Argentina to Moldova, Chile to Croatia and France to Japan.

We’d like to thank all the producers who have sent their wines from the four corners of the globe especially for this event. We’d also like to thank our sponsor Riedel, for their much valued support over the years and also Ty Nant for sponsoring the water this year.

All of us at Decanter wish you a fantastic tasting.

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1 Sparkling From Around The World 10-13

2 French & German Whites 14-16

3 Italian Whites 17-19

4 Italian & Iberian Whites 20-22

5 Whites From Around The World 23-25

6 New World Whites 26-28

7 Rosé 29-30

8 Bordeaux Reds 31-33

9 Bordeaux & Languedoc Reds 34-35

10 Piedmont Reds 36-38

11 Tuscany Reds 39-41

12 Tuscany & Veneto Reds 42-44

13 Regional Italian Reds 45-47

14 Spanish Reds 48-51

15 European Reds 52-54

16 New Zealand & Australian Reds 55-57

17 New World Reds 59-61

18 Sweet & Fortified 62-63

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TABLE 1 - SPARkLING FROM AROuND THE WORLD

1. Sibon, Brut, Zagorje-medimurje, continental, croatia NV 100% Šipon (11.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Alen Svenda [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: White fruit peach and apricot aromas with sweet spice brioche notes. Off dry, with nice fruit character

on the palate and crunchy freshness.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________ 2 Rexach Baqués, Gran carta Reserva Brut, cava, Spain 2016 40% Parellada, 30% Macabeo, 30% Xarello (11.5% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Montse Barranco Reverté [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Floral and fruity nose. On the palate it is fresh and pleasant, yet not overly complex. Plain but easy to

drink and enjoy.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________ 3 Ashling Park, Brut, West Sussex, United Kingdom, NV 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier (12% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: Portal Dingwall & Norris Producer Contact: Gail Gardner [email protected] Decanter Tasting Notes: Focus and precision on the nose, full of personality and vigour. The mousse is persistent and the texture

light and poised. A decent dose of autolytic complexity on the finish. Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________ 4 cottonworth, classic cuvée Brut, Hampshire, United Kingdom NV 46% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay, 9% Pinot Meunier (12.5% abv)

Result: Silver uk Stockist: Cottonworth Wines Producer Contact: Federico Firino [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Light toasty aromas before a dry and textural palate with a tight acidic structure, green apple flavours

and a long, saline finish. Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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5. Babylonstoren, Sprankel, Simonsberg-Paarl, Paarl, South Africa 2012 100% Chardonnay (12.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Duncan Pilbeam [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Opulent honeysuckle and citrus blossom with delicious pear and smoky notes. Creamy and buttery

with a brioche complexity.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________ 6. lombard, Brut Nature Grand cru, champagne, France 2008 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir (12.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Thomas Lombard [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Complex orange cake aromas and lovely fragrant, vibrant fruit on the palate: layered, detailed, and with

impressive harmony on the finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________ 7. esterlin, Éclat Brut, champagne, France NV 40% Pinot Meunier, 40% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir (12% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Raphael Orban [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Pleasantly distinctive style, with a silky palate of cream, caramel and brioche characters and a core of

orchard fruit. Your Notes:

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Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Raphael Orban [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Tantalising butterscotch aromas and a crisp, fresh mouthful of ripe pear with creamy notes and an

enjoyable prickly mousse.

Your Notes:

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9 corte Aura, Pas Dosé, Franciacorta, lombardy, Italy NV 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Nero (12.5% abv)

Result: Silver uk Stockist: Lea & Sandeman Producer Contact: Roberta Barcella [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Nose of apples, mango, banana, and bread crust; brilliant palate with a caressing mousse, this is

refreshing and well made.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________ 10. corte Aura, Brut, Franciacorta, lombardy, Italy NV 95% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Nero (12.5% abv)

Result: Bronze uk Stockist: Lea & Sandeman Producer Contact: Roberta Barcella [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Generous nose of brioche, ripe fruit, honeysuckle, toast and nuttiness; round, creamy palate with

refreshing acidity.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________ 11. corte Aura, Satèn Brut, Franciacorta, lombardy, Italy 2012 100% Chardonnay (12.5% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Roberta Barcella [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Scents of candied citrus and zest, apples, bananas, and patisserie. Palate is rich, concentrated,

fresh, and precise.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________ 12. merotto, cuvée del Fondatore Graziano Brut, Prosecco di conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore,

Veneto, Italy 2017 100% Glera (11.5% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: Zonin uk Producer Contact: Sonya Zanolla [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Round and ripe with an emerging perfume of creamy lemon patisserie, melon and grapefruit. Full and

broad on the palate with citrus and ginger and an elegant, balanced structure.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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13. merotto, Dry, Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore di cartizze, Veneto, Italy NV 100% Glera (11.5% abv) Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Sonya Zanolla [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Broad nose with crème patissière, orchard fruit and Dorset apple cake flavours. Lovely spice on the

finish and good length too. Good job. Your Notes:

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Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Lara Boldarino [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Lovely elegant nose of red forest fruit and smoky aromas. Gentle mousse, with crisp acidity.

Your Notes:

____________________________________________________________________________ 15. Bott Frères, Rosé, crémant d’Alsace, France NV 100% Pinot Noir (12% abv) Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Elodie Colaianni [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Elegant and fresh with classic strawberry and red fruit aromas continuing on to a sweet spice finish.

Your Notes:

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Result: Bronze uk Stockist: Cottonworth Wines Producer Contact: Federico Firino [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Dry, restrained, simple nose with a tight and tense palate and attractive rose petal fragrance on the

finish.

Your Notes:

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TABLE 2 - FRENCH & GERMAN WHITES

17. Domaine Girard, le Fleuron de la Rebourgère, muscadet Sèvre et maine Sur lie, loire, France 2017 100% Melon de Bourgogne (12% abv) Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Guillaume Girard [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Minty, herby fruit and citrus pith aromas. Mouth-filling and plump with a fine-boned acid core.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________ 18. Fournier longchamps, le Parc, Savennières, loire, France 2015 100% Chenin Blanc (13.4% abv)

Result: Best in Show uk Stockist: uncorked Producer Contact: Matthieu Boisseau [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Silver-green in colour, with still-youthful aromas of green plum, fresh grape and mossy wells; there’s just

a whisper of honey. The aromas are harmonious but under-stated at present, and will certainly blossom with a year or two’s more age.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________ 19. Domaine les Remparts, Gouttes de lune Sauvignon-Petit manseng, côtes de Gascogne, Southwest

France, 2017 65% Sauvignon, 35% Petit Manseng (13% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Médéric Marcellin [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: An aromatic, exotic nose with honeysuckle and ginger. Rich in the mouth with lovely flavours of

grapefruit, blood orange and pineapple. Well-made and harmonious.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

20. Domaine du Grand mayne, Réserve Sauvignon-Sémillon, côtes de Duras, Southwest France 2015 95% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon (13.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Mathieu Crosnier [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Rich and exotic nose with grapefruit and ice cream aromas. Freshness on the palate with a pleasant

texture and richness and a charming finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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21. Domaine Perraud, Saint-Véran, Burgundy, France 2017 100% Chardonnay (13% abv) Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Jean-Christophe Perraud [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Big creamy peach and banana nose and ripe and lively lemon verbena palate with light saline edginess.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

22. cave de Ribeauvillé, Riesling, Grand cru osterberg, Alsace, France 2016 100% Riesling (11.5% abv)

Result: Gold Producer Contact: Yves Baltenweck [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Sophisticated and elegant bone dry, steely Riesling with delicate notes of white flowers, juicy citrus fruit,

a fresh mineral salinity and a smoky character. Excellent.

Your Notes:

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23. Abbotts & Delaunay, A Tire d’Aile, languedoc-Roussillon, France 2017 55% Roussanne, 45% Grenache Blanc (12.5% abv)

Result: Gold Producer Contact: Agnes De Clercq [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: White fruit, pear and floral nose. The palate is rounded and fruity with touches of vanilla and well-

integrated acidity. The finish is long, fresh and very harmonious.

Your Notes:

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24. château Font Barrièle, les Vignes d’Héloïse, costières de Nimes, Rhône, France 2017 70% Roussanne, 30% Grenache Blanc (14% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Caroline Gourjon [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Yellow peach, pear and cream nose. The palate is smooth and full-bodied with bright acids and a long

finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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25. Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, Alte Reben Riesling Trocken, mosel, Germany 2016 100% Riesling (12.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Michaela Bollig [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Greengage and Mirabelle aromas. A well-defined, pure palate with strong minerality. Multilayered fruit in

the finish and a decent length.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

26. Fritz Waßmer, Schlossberg Staufen chardonnay, Baden, Germany 2015 100% Chardonnay (14% abv)

Result: Gold Producer Contact: Lisa Wassmer [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Elegant and refined nose with hints of pears, apricots and pineapple. Roasted aromas, with brioche and

Scottish shortbreads. too A complex palate showing weight and density with chalky minerality on the finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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TABLE 3 - ITALIAN WHITES

27. Rodaro Paolo, Friulano, colli orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 2016 100% Tocai Friulano (14% abv) Result: Silver Producer Contact: Lara Boldarino [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Perfumed nose with white flowers, lemon zest, orange blossoms, and lychees. Palate is big and round,

with fresh acidity and a long finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

28. Scubla, Pomédes, colli orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 2015 60% Pinot Blanc, 30% Tocai Friulano, 10% Riesling (14% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Roberto Scubla [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Intense nose of vanilla, almonds, dandelion and peach. Rich and round palate with a long biscuity finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

29. cantina Valle Isarco, Aristos Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige Valle Isarco, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy 2016

100% Pinot Grigio (14% abv)

Result: Best in Show uk Stockist: Carson & Carnevale Wines Producer Contact: Armin Gratl [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Very pale green-silver in colour with quiet, understated but pristine aromas hinting at pear fruits, fine

oatflake and the sappy aromas of cut plants. On the palate, the wine manages to combine richness and delicacy to tantalising effect.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

30. casata monfort, Pinot Grigio, Trentino,Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy 2017 100% Pinot Grigio (13% abv)

Result: Silver uk Stockist: Jackson Nugent Vintner Producer Contact: Paola Lenzi [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Citrus, pear drop, lychee, pineapple and honeysuckle nose. Fresh, clean and vibrant with attractive fruit

intensity. Simple wine with a bright, long finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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31. maso Grener, VignaTratta chardonnay, Trentino, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy 2016 100% Chardonnay (13.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Fausto Peratoner [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Aromas of ripe apples, lemons, peaches, and honeysuckle. Palate is rich and complex, with

concentration of fruit, crisp acidity, and length.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

32. ca’Rugate, monte Fiorentine, Soave classico, Veneto, Italy 2016 100% Garganega (12.5% abv) Result: Silver Producer Contact: Michele Tessari [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Generous herbal and toasty oak notes sing from the glass. The palate is tense, structured and subtle

with elegant white peach and apple fruit characters.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

33. Fattori, motto Piane, Soave, Veneto, Italy 2015 100% Garganega (14% abv)

Result: Silver uk Stockist: Sommeliers Choice Producer Contact: Antonio Fattori [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Broad, stylish honey and botrytis nose. Round, full-bodied and quite juicy palate with a long, vanilla

finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

34. montonale, montunal, lugana, lombardy, Italy 2017 100% Trebbiano di Lugana (13% abv)

Result: Silver uk Stockist: Berry Bros & Rudd Producer Contact: Jlenia Bertazzo [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Ripe nose of yellow plums, acacia, apples, and sage. Palate is refreshing, with crisp acidity, lemon and

elderberry notes, and a long finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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35. montonale, orestilla, lugana, lombardy, Italy 2016 100% Trebbiano di Lugana (13% abv)

Result Gold uk Stockist: Berry Bros & Rudd Producer Contact: Jlenia Bertazzo [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Amalfi lemon zest, honeysuckle and lemon cream shine on the expressive nose. Creamy and velvety in

texture, the palate shows toasty almond, straw and elderberry. A rich style, mineral driven with a very long finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

36. Tenuta Roveglia, Vigne di catullo, lugana Riserva, lombardy, Italy 2014 100% Trebbiano di Lugana (13% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: Colombier Vins Fins Producer Contact: Paolo Fabiani [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Complex and multi-layered on the nose with honey, caramel, ginger, peaches and white flowers.

Rich and round, sustained by crisp freshness with dry herbs and fennel seed notes. A great wine!

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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TABLE 4 - ITALIAN & IBERIAN WHITES

37. Filodivino, Filotto, Verdicchio dei castelli di Jesi classico Superiore, le marche, Italy 2015 100% Verdicchio Bianco (13.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Alberto Gandolfi [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Floral aromas, toasted nuttiness, hay and a great intensity of fresh fruit. Complex yet approachable, with

a nice tangy finish.

Your Notes:

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Result: Silver Producer Contact: Fabio Sireci [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Intense evolved nose with hints of honey, apricot, honeysuckle and white peach. The palate is pleasantly

grippy with crunchy apple acidity keeping it in check. Finishes quite long. Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

39. Siddùra, Spèra, Vermentino di Gallura, Sardinia, Italy 2016 100% Vermentino (13% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Dino Dini [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Plenty of clean, bright peach and apricot fruit with a fresh, mineral character, crisp apple acidity and a

salty tang.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

40. Siddùra, maìa, Vermentino di Gallura Superiore, Sardinia, Italy 2016 100% Vermentino, (14% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Dino Dini [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Delicate jasmine with a sweet honeyed character; rich yet fresh with a bright citrus finish. Your Notes:

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41. costadoria, AltuBiancu, Vermentino di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy 2016 100% Vermentino (14% abv)

Result: Silver uk Stockist: London City Bond Producer Contact: Amir Gharizadeh [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Classy ripe nectarine and peach aromas with elegant floral notes, a zippy, refreshing minerality and a

salty, savoury finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

42. casa de compostela, Alvarinho, minho, Portugal 2017 100% Alvarinho (13% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Catarina Moreira [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Candied pineapple and citrus fruit on the nose. The palate sports medium acidity, notes of sweet

candied fruit and a moderate, spicy finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

43. Soalheiro, Alvarinho, monção e melgaço, Vinho Verde, Portugal 2017 100% Alvarinho (12.5% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Luis Cerdeira [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Green, pithy and attractive with a fruit-driven palate and fresh finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

44. Notas Frutales, Finca Garabelos Albariño, Rías Baixas, Spain 2016 100% Albariño (13.5% abv)

Result: Best in Show Producer Contact: José Alonso [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Pale green-gold in colour, with perfectly expressed aromatic notes of freesias and quince, with the

exotic ripeness of mango and pineapple behind. Very clean, very pure, very fresh on the palate, with curling, richly fruit-charged acidity.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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45. Perica, olagosa, Rioja, Spain 2017 95% Viura, 5% Malvasia (13% abv)

Result: Silver uk Stockist: The Bianca Trading Co Producer Contact: Lourdes Hervias [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Lovely herbal, floral and spicy aromatics. It develops well in the mouth with a pleasant aftertaste.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

46. Nivarius, edición limitada, Rioja, Spain 2015 70% Viura, 30% Maturana Blanca (14% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Graciela Martínez Ocón [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Opens with a green apple and green plum bouquet with citrus fruit on the palate. Long, buttery finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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TABLE 5 - WHITES FROM AROuND THE WORLD

47. Grace, Kayagatake Koshu, Yamanashi, chubu, Japan 2017 100% koshu (11.5% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: Hallgarten & Novum Wines Producer Contact: Yoshiaki Tanaka [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Pear and citrus present on a restrained stony and saline nose. The fresh palate reveals lime, pear and a

zesty finish. Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

48. Grace, Private Reserve Koshu, Yamanashi, chubu, Japan 2017 100% koshu (12% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: Hallgarten & Novum Wines Producer Contact: Yoshiaki Tanaka [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Perfumed aromas of white peach and jasmine lead to an elegant palate rich with pear, apple and a hint

of mouthwatering spritz.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

49. Woodchester Valley, Bacchus, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom 2017 100% Bacchus (11.5% abv)

Result: Silver uk Stockist: Gloucester Services Producer Contact: Jeremy Mount [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Youthful floral character with clean, refreshing fruit that has something of the English hedgerow about it,

and good concentration through to the finish. Impressive ripeness delivering good typicity.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________ 50. Schuster, Alte Reben Grüner Veltliner, Wagram, Niederösterreich, Austria 2017 100% Grüner Veltliner (13.5% abv)

Result: Gold Producer Contact: Thomas Schuster [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Youthful, refreshing aromas of tangerine, lemon zest, ripe apricot and violets. Well layered with vivacious

pepper, slightly grippy lemon and lime characters and limestone support. Racy and complex.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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51. Zimmermann, Rosshimmel Grüner Veltliner Reserve, Kremstal, Niederösterreich, Austria 2016 100% Grüner Veltliner (14% abv)

Result: Gold Producer Contact Alois Zimmermann [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Peppery and crisp with aromas of ripe yellow apples, apricot, mango and hints of passion fruit. Opulent and rich

with spicy, herbal and mineral notes, with a silky finish. Long and pure.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________________

52. Gritsch mauritiushof, Kalkofen Riesling Smaragd, Wachau, Niederösterreich, Austria 2016 100% Riesling (13.5% abv)

Result: Best in Show uk Stockist: Savage Selection Producer Contact: Franz-Josef Gritsch [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: A fuller green-gold than its peers, with beguiling, spicily rich aromas which combine hints of musk and oud with

the distinctive orchard purity of Riesling: a head-turning combination which only the Wachau can achieve.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________________

53. Fink & Kotzian, o.T. Reserve Pinot Blanc-chardonnay, Niederösterreich, Austria 2015 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Blanc (13.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Christian Fink [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Slightly creamy on the nose with ripe apple, quince and hints of lemon peel. A citrussy core with yuzu and

candied lime. This is a success.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________________

54. Turasan, Gilamada Argos Vineyards emir, Kapadokya, central Anatolia, Turkey 2016 100% Emir (12% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Ecem Eroglu [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Light, floral aromas with green pear fruit. Bright zesty lime note on the palate with hints of riper pineapple and

light peppery spice.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________________

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55. Puklavec, Puklavec&Friends Sauvignon Blanc-Pinot Grigio, Štajerska Slovenija, Podravje, Slovenia 2017 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Pinot Grigio, (11.8% abv) Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Mitja Herga [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Citrus with floral and herbaceous aromas. Pear drop flavours on the palate with a touch of spritz.

Your Notes:

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56. Puklavec Family Wines, Seven Numbers Furmint, Štajerska Slovenija, Podravje, Slovenia 2016 100% Furmint (13.3% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Mitja Herga [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: A seductive ripe nose with tropical fruit. Rich but fresh on the palate with an almond character and a long, spicy

finish.

Your Notes:

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57. Domacija Ražman, malvazija Antiqua, Slovenska Istra, Primorska, Slovenia 2015 100% Malvasia Istriana (13% abv)

Result: Platinum Producer Contact: Rok Razman [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Interesting nose of confit peaches, pastry and coriander. Complexity carries onto the palate with lees, acacia

honey and a salty tang. Freshness on the finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________________

58. Shabo, Grande Reserve, Iukuridze Family Reserve chardonnay, odessa, Ukraine 2014 100% Chardonnay (14% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Daria Semenchenko [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Very good fruit definition with light vanilla and toasted oak notes. The palate is crisp, lively and fresh.

Your Notes:

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TABLE 6 - NEW WORLD WHITES

59. Tyrrell’s Wines, Vat1Semillon, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia 2013 100% Sémillon (11.5% abv)

Result: Silver uk Stockist: Fells Producer Contact: Grant Bellve [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Aromas of citrus fruit, cut grass and honey lead onto a luxurious creamy palate, gentle spices and fresh clean

acidity to finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

60. Undurraga, T.H. Sauvignon Blanc, leyda Valley, San Antonio, chile 2016 100% Sauvignon Blanc (13.7% abv)

Result: Platinum uk Stockist: Eurowines Producer Contact: Fernando Ananía [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Expressive fennel, green pepper, lemon and ripe mandarin. Pure and flinty palate with focused, polished

fruit. Finish is lingering and moreish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

61. Spy Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, marlborough, New Zealand 2017 100% Sauvignon Blanc (12% abv)

Result Silver uk Stockist Bibendum Producer Contact Amanda Mcrae [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Light, fragrant and fresh with passion fruit, citrus, asparagus and herbal notes. Defined and rich with a

satin texture and persistent finish. Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

62. Staete landt, Annabel Sauvignon Blanc, Rapaura, marlborough, New Zealand 2017 100% Sauvignon Blanc (13% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: Thorman Hunt Producer Contact: Ruud Maasdam [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: A young wine with a suggestion of greenness then ripe citrus on the nose. The palate is vibrant, weighty

and energetic with a mix of spice and ripe green fruit and lots of integrated, zippy acidity. Balanced, dry and well made.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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63. Spy Valley, Riesling, marlborough, New Zealand 2015 100% Riesling (13% abv)

Result: Silver uk Stockist: Bibendum Producer Contact: Amanda Mcrae [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Toasty, lively and pure aromas of rose, lime, peach and mandarin. Very engaging and fresh with

minerality on the palate. Delightful.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

64. elephant Hill, Reserve chardonnay, Te Awanga, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand 2015 100% Chardonnay (13.5% abv)

Result: Best in Show uk Stockist: Corney & Barrow Producer Contact: Becky Lambert [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Bright green-gold in colour, with fresh, lively scents of apples, creamy cobnuts, spring forest, moist earth

and woodsap. On the palate, this concentrated and ambitious Chardonnay unfolds in layers of lifted orchard fruit and white-nut richness.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

65. Terrazas de los Andes, chardonnay, Uco Valley, mendoza, Argentina 2016 100% Chardonnay (14% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: Moët Hennessy uk Producer Contact: Antonella Frugoni [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Bursting with rich pineapple, ripe citrus and attractive acacia notes. Lovely and fresh with flinty oak

characters. Youthful with lots of potential.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

66. KWV, cathedral cellar chardonnay, Western cape, South Africa 2016 100% Chardonnay (13.1% abv)

Result: Silver uk Stockist: North South Wines Producer Contact: Marike Van Niekerk [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Rich opulent nose of sweet lemons, butterscotch and vanilla wood spice. Palate is vibrant and fresh,

great energy and a long, plummy finish. Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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67. Guaspari, Vista do Bosque Viognier, Serra do Sudeste, Brazil 2016 100% Viognier (14% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Marina Guaspari De Brito Gonçalves [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Classic Rhône-like Viognier with pear, peach and creamy vanilla oak. Warming with a generous texture.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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TABLE 7 - ROSÉ

68. Bodvár, N°5, côtes de Provence, France 2017 70% Grenache, 25% Cinsault, 5% Syrah (12.5% abv)

Result: Gold Producer Contact: Ann Hafström [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Top quality with a beautiful summer fruit core combined with delicate nettle and herb notes. Creamy

and textured and wonderfully moreish with a poised, precise finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

69. Bodvár, N°7, côtes de Provence, France 2017 50% Grenache, 45% Cinsault, 5% Syrah (12.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Ann Hafström [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Spicy angostura notes with red currant and raspberry fruit aromas. Lovely creamy texture and depth.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

70. Peyrassol, la Réserve des Templiers, côtes de Provence, France 2017 40% Cinsault, 40% Grenache, 20% Rolle (12.5% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Marine Richard [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Lovely spicy ripe fruit aromas. Attractive dessert apple and red fruits on the palate. It is a crowd pleaser.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

71. château Sainte Roseline, cuvée la chapelle de Sainte Roseline, côtes de Provence cru classé, France 2017

85% Mourvedre, 15% Syrah (13.5% abv)

Result: Bronze uk Stockist: More Sake Ltd Producer Contact: Pierre-Marie Masson [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Savoury style with intense berry fruit aromas. A streak of citrus pith bitterness with rhubarb and apple

skin flavours.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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TABLE 7 - ROSÉ

72. Troupis, Tomh moschofilero, Arkadia, Peloponnese, Greece 2017 100% Moschofilero (12% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Yiannis Troupis [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Floral and peppery elements alongside some herbal nuances on the nose. Elegant and fresh with roses

and fresh leaf flavours. Delicious.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

73. castelo, castilla y léon, Spain 2017 100% Garnacha (13.5% abv) Result: Silver Producer Contact: Diego Burgos [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Fresh and delicate with strawberry notes on the nose and palate, lots of fruit power and zippy acidity.

Refreshing wine that offers great value for money.

Your Notes:

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74. montecillo, Rioja, Spain 2017 60% Tempranillo, 30% Garnacha, 10% Viura (13.5% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Mariangel Lezama [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Strawberry and raspberry nose. The palate is tangy and bright. An essential BBQ wine.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

75. Babylonstoren, mourvèdre, Western cape, South Africa 2017 100% Mourvedre (13% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Duncan Pilbeam [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Beguiling nose of strawberry and redcurrant with a touch of mint and spice; rounded and fresh with a

lovely zippy texture.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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TABLE 8 - BORDEAuX REDS

76. château Vieux chaigneau, lalande-de-Pomerol, Bordeaux, France 2015 76% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc (14.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Charlotte Généré [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Good ageing potential. Depth of fruit, great black cherry and spice flavours, and a menthol freshness.

Firm, ripe tannins. Long.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

77. château la croizille, Saint-emilion Grand cru, Bordeaux, France 2015 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon (14.5% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: Handford Producer Contact: Jean Michel Garcion [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Complex aromas of mocha and toffee with spice, clove, dark chocolate and black cherry underlying

the oak. The palate is intense and complex with flavours of liquorice, blackberry and black cherry. Finishes lengthily. Drink whenever the mood takes you.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

78. David Bernard, château Flouquet Invictus, Saint-emilion Grand cru, Bordeaux, France 2015 20% Cabernet Franc, 80% Merlot (13% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: David Bernard [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Ripe fruit, dried herb and toast aromas. Angular palate, with a taught tannic finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

79. Domaine de Valmengaux, Bordeaux, France 2015 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon (13% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: David Vallet [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Contemporary gloss and finesse; and highly polished Merlot fruit. Brooding damson nose, big velvety

tannins, and a long and satisfying finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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80. clinet, Ronan, Bordeaux, France 2015 100% Merlot (14% abv)

Result: Silver uk Stockist: BI Fine Wines Producer Contact: Ronan Laborde [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Good Merlot typicity of ripe fruit, smooth tannins, and good acidity. Lifted spice and herbaceous

aromas, structured palate, and good length. Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

81. clinet, Ronan Pur’cab, Bordeaux, France 2015 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc (14% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Ronan Laborde [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Ageing potential but already expressive with ripe redcurrant-cassis aromas, firm tannic structure

encasing generous fruit and good acids on the finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

82. château Nouret, Sélection, médoc, Bordeaux, France 2014 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon (13% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Jéromine Bailly [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Fragrant and attractive with cedar, spice and a hint of mint. Crisp blackcurrant fruit on the palate.

Expressive and persistent; can age.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

83. château liouner, listrac-médoc, Bordeaux, France 2015 60% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot (14% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Pascal Bosq [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Ripe style with sweetly fruited, oak-driven nose, and chocolatey extraction. Soft tannins at the back.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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84. château Fourcas Hosten, listrac-médoc, Bordeaux, France 2014 60% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc (12.5% abv)

Result: Bronze uk Stockist: Jeroboams Producer Contact: Sophie Solnicki-Thierry [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Attractive cranberry aromatics with a touch of sawdust. Good tannin-acidity definition on the palate.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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TABLE 9 BORDEAuX & LANGuEDOC REDS

85. château Graveyron Poujeaux, moulis, Bordeaux, France 2014 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon (14% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Marie Guillot [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Blackberry and mulberry fruit with a hint of exotic spice. Round and densely textured. Good length.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

86. château malescasse, le moulin Rose de malescasse, Haut-médoc, Bordeaux, France 2015 55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot (14.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Marine Richard [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: A wine worth waiting for. Complex aromas of smoke, liquorice and cassis, compacted fruit on the

palate, and watchful fine-grained tannins.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

87. château malescasse, la closerie de malescasse, Haut-médoc, Bordeaux, France 2014 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot (14% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Marine Richard [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Sweet black fruit aromas, concentrated blackberry flavours, soft palate and a supple tannic finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

88. mas lasta, languedoc Terrasses du larzac, languedoc-Roussillon, France 2016 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 10% Carignan (14% abv)

Result: Platinum Producer Contact: Anne-Laure Sicard [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: A core of sweet fruit with an oak influence. Bitter spice, dark choclate and robust on the palate with a

suave texture and persistence.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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TABLE 9 BORDEAuX & LANGuEDOC REDS

89. mas Amiel, Initial, maury Sec, languedoc-Roussillon, France 2015 40% Grenache, 40% Carignan, 20% Syrah (14.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Olivier Decelle [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Gorgeous layers of inky, smoky black fruit and leafy herb aromas, while the palate is filled with black

cherry, strawberry and raspberry.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

90. château de l’Herbe Sainte, Ambroisie, minervois, languedoc-Roussillon, France 2016 40% Syrah, 30% Carignan, 30% Mourvedre (14.5% abv)

Result: Gold Producer Contact: Christelle Greuzard [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Promising fresh black fruit and oaky aromas. The palate is savoury with lots of blackcurrant, cherry, plum,

herb and black pepper flavours. This is a big, serious wine with some lovely sweet oak and incredible concentration, yet it somehow remains in balance.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

91. Patricia Boyer-Domergue, clos centeilles, minervois la livinière, languedoc-Roussillon, France 2013

33% Syrah, 33% Grenache, 33% Mourvedre (14% abv)

Result: Silver uk Stockist: Terroir Producer Contact: Patricia Boyer Domergue [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Plush and lush with cranberry, grenadine and heady liquorice on the nose, the palate is filled with

savoury fruit and smooth tannins.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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TABLE 10 - PIEDMONT REDS

92. Tenuta la Pergola, Bric du Sivu, monferrato, Piedmont, Italy 2015 20% Croatina, 30% Nebbiolo, 50% Barbera (14.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Emanuele Bodda [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Sweet, juicy aromas of black fruit and blueberries. Rich and swaggering, concentrated and assertive;

savoury with bags of personality and vigour. Long liquorice finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

93. cascina Val del Prete, Vigna di lino, Roero, Piedmont, Italy 2015 100% Nebbiolo (14.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Mario Roagna [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Open orange peel and red fruit nose with an intense earthy character. The palate is intense and

medium-bodied with balanced tannins and lively, fairly long acidity. Well made.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

94. Roberto Sarotto, Barbaresco Riserva, Piedmont, Italy 2013 100% Nebbiolo, (14% abv)

Result: Best in Show Producer Contact: Roberto Sarotto [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Light to medium garnet red with a hint of fawn. Graceful and expansive aromas, suggesting poised

ripeness and ample ageing: soft cranberry and pomegranate, with some wild-mushroom and forest-copse richness. Soft, settled, balanced and refined Barbaresco.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

95. Piazzo Armando, Nervo Vigna Giaia, Barbaresco Riserva, Piedmont, Italy 2012 100% Nebbiolo (14.5% abv)

Result: Gold Producer Contact: Simone Allario [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Youthful and powerful! Dried flowers, black tea and cherry fruit aromas; a stylish core of tobacco, bitter

chocolate and coffee; stunningly long, will age well.

Your Notes:

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96. marchesi di Barolo, cannubi, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy 2013 100% Nebbiolo (14% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Anna Abbona [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Cherry and plum aromatics. Beautiful concentration of fruit and structure with dried berry, savoury

meaty notes and superb elegance. Amazing quality and concentration.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

97. massimo Rattalino, Trentaquattro34, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy 2013 100% Nebbiolo (14% abv)

Result: Platinum uk Stockist: Humble Grape Producer Contact: Massimo Rattalino [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Barolo at its best! A deep, dark soy, cooked plum and pencil lead nose; an amazing, intensely complex,

full-bodied palate with forest undergrowth, spiced oak, tobacco and sweet dark fruit. Huge tannins and length. A masterpiece.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

98. Principiano, Boscareto, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy 2013 100% Nebbiolo (14% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Francesco Principiano [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Aromas of violet, oak, cherry and vanilla. The palate is complex, precise and elegant with a soft texture

and firm tannins. Spicy, peppery and very long.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

99. Terre del Barolo, Ravera, Barolo Riserva, Piedmont, Italy 2012 100% Nebbiolo (14% abv)

Result: Platinum Producer Contact: Elisa Sandrone [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Super refined and elegant bitter cherry, prune, blood orange and dried herb notes with layers of sweet

red fruit and spicy cedar wood oak. Fleshy, mineral and compact with a very long, clean finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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100. Palladino, San Bernardo, Barolo Riserva, Piedmont, Italy 2012 100% Nebbiolo (14.5% abv) Result: Platinum uk Stockist: Asset Wines Producer Contact: Veronica Santero [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Immensely powerful wine with huge, yet refined, tightly wound tannins and a great elegance and beauty.

Richly layered black fruit, prune and tobacco leaves with hints of tea. Concentrated and grippy, this will go on and on.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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TABLE 11 - TuSCANY REDS

101. Querciabella, chianti classico, Tuscany, Italy 2015 100% Sangiovese (14% abv) Result: Platinum uk Stockist: Armit Wines Producer Contact: Ilaria Bertini [email protected] Decanter Tasting Notes: Cooked red and dark fruit aromas. Creamy texture with firm tannins, this has a lovely wood spice

which shows through on the palate for days!

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

102. Vallepicciola, chianti classico, Tuscany, Italy 2015 100% Sangiovese (14.5% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Giacomo Mannari [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Crushed plum aromas. Clean on the palate with some nice fruit and acidity. Fresh finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

103. cinciano, chianti classico Riserva, Tuscany, Italy 2015 100% Sangiovese (14% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Valerio Marconi [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Classic ripe sour cherry aromas; vibrant palate framed with velvety tannins and crunchy acids. Long

fruity finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

104. Il cellese, chianti classico Riserva, Tuscany, Italy 2014 100% Sangiovese (13.5% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Sergio Sardelli [email protected] Decanter Tasting Notes: Fresh, intense and velvety Chianti: solid with integrated oak, and pleasant herbs on the palate.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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105. cinciano, chianti classico Gran Selezione, Tuscany, Italy 2014 100% Sangiovese (14% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Valerio Marconi [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Elegant with both power and freshness. Lifted cherry and plum aromas. Rich, viscous texture; complex

structure. Long finish and ageing potential.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

106. castelnuovo Tancredi, l'Ammiraglio, orcia, Tuscany, Italy 2015 100% Sangiovese (13.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Lee Venturini Del Greco [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Complex nose of pretty red fruit, flowers, and a hint of balsamic. Concentration on a juicy, coffee-laced

palate framed with rich tannins.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

107. Fattoria le Pupille, Poggio Valente, Rosso Toscana, Tuscany, Italy 2015 100% Sangiovese (14.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Clara Gentili [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Powerful and concentrated with baked red fruit and spicy oak aromas. Fresh and dried berries on the

palate. Modernist, but elegant.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

108. castello Tricerchi, Rosso di montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 2016 100% Sangiovese (14% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Tommaso Squarcia [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Elegant with restrained palate, rounded tannins, measured acidity and a mineral lick. Good fruit

expression on both nose and palate.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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109. carillon, Brunello di montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 2013 100% Sangiovese (14.5% abv)

Result: Platinum Producer Contact: Jeanneth Angel [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Vibrant raspberry fruit with a touch of mocha on the nose. The palate shows deep, muscular berry

fruit and a rich, full tannic structure which is complemented nicely by fresh, floral elements. High ageing potential.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

110. castello Tricerchi, Brunello di montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 2013 100% Sangiovese (14% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Tommaso Squarcia [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Elegant nose where brambly fruit aromas mingle with developed notes of mushroomy forest floor.

Classy freshness on the palate, and a salty finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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TABLE 12 - TuSCANY & VENETO REDS

111. luminosità, Insieme, Toscana, Tuscany, Italy 2015 45% Sangiovese, 40% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc (13.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Nick Salussolia [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Intense aromatics of ripe plum with caramel and espresso notes. Rich fruit flavours on a powerful

palate with a long finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

112. Tenuta San Vito, colle dei mandorli merlot, Toscana, Tuscany, Italy 2015 100% Merlot (14.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Neri Gazulli [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Quite heavy on the oak but has style and length. Concentrated dark fruit and spices on the rounded

palate. Rich, ripe tannins.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

113. castelnuovo Tancredi, l’Ambasciatore, Toscana, Tuscany, Italy 2015 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot (13.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Lee Venturini Del Greco [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Deep nose with lovely floral accents. Attractive ripe fruit palate framed with smooth tannins and bright

acidity. Juicy and long.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

114. campo alla Sughera, Arnione, Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy 2014 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot (14% abv)

Result: Platinum uk Stockist: Mondial Wine Producer Contact: Rita Tonini [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Mint, coconut and a savouriness combine on the nose. Concentrated dark fruit flavours with balsamic

notes on the palate which is textured, ripe and structured.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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115. marchesi Gondi, mazzaferrata, colli della Toscana centrale, Tuscany, Italy 2012 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (13% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Bernardo Gondi [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Ageing well, with lovely concentration on a long finish. Spicy wood well integrated into the dried cassis

and crunchy cranberry characters.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

116. ca’Rugate, Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore, Veneto, Italy 2016 45% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella (14.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Michele Tessari [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Very convincing and winning black fruit, fig, smoke, cherry, chocolate and spicy nose and palate. Long,

grippy finish. A very impressive example.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

117. lavarini, Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy 2013 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinara (16% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Massimo Lavarini [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Stalky fruit nose with subtle caramel, oaky notes on the palate. Complex and characterful;

very nicely done.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

118. Fattori, Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy 2011 65% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella (16% abv)

Result: Silver uk Stockist: Naked Wines Producer Contact: Antonio Fattori [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Rich, elegant and structured with ripe tannins and lovely fruit. Complex, with plenty of spices and a long,

dark cherry fruit aftertaste.

Your Notes:

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119. Antichello, Amarone della Valpolicella classico, Veneto, Italy 2014 40% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 30% Rondinella (15% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Chiara Guardini [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Clean, wild cherry aromatics trip onto a grippy palate of black tobacco, sweet oak spice and brisk

acidity. Long, dry and powerful finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

120. Rubinelli Vajol, Amarone della Valpolicella classico, Veneto, Italy 2012 40% Corvina, 40% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella (16% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Nicola Scienza [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Baked cherry and floral aromatics. Silky, brambly palate with complex, old-school styling.

Long, detailed finish.

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TABLE 13 - REGIONAL ITALIAN REDS

121. Grosjean, Vigne Rovettaz cornalin, Valle d’Aosta, Italy 2016 100% Cornalin (13.5% abv)

Result: Platinum Producer Contact: Hervé Grosjean [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Wow! This is sensational with a beguiling blackberry, rose petal and smoke nose. On the palate it is

complex, with notes of flower, dark and red fruit and some kind of hoppy character too. Beautiful balance and length. No issue with drinking right now, too.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

122. Pomario, Sariano, Umbria, Italy 2015 100% Sangiovese (13% abv)

Result: Silver uk Stockist: Passione Vino Producer Contact: Giangiacomo Spalletti Trivelli [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Ripe red cherries, prunes, menthol, dried leaves, with floral, spicy aromas; elegant, fresh, and perfect, with

a long finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

123. Benedetti & Grigi, Sagrantino di montefalco, Umbria, Italy 2014 100% Sagrantino (16.5% abv)

Result: Gold Producer Contact: Massimo Giacchi [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Intense, inky blueberry, kirsch, wild cherry, chocolate and spicy nose. The elegant, full-bodied and

sophisticated palate has plenty of black and forest fruit notes, plus very well-integrated high alcohol. A food-friendly wine for contemplation.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

124. Terresacre, Tintilia, molise, Italy 2015 100% Tintilia (14% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: Mondial Wine Producer Contact: Nadia Sparvieri [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Clean, earthy, savoury and complex notes of blackberries and blueberries on the nose with a gentle

whisper of oak. The palate is fresh and elegant with intense flavours of crunchy berries. This is delicious and has a long lasting finish. Lovely wine!

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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125. Terresacre, Rispetto experientia manet, molise, Italy 2013 100% Montepulciano (14% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: Mondial Wine Producer Contact: Nadia Sparvieri [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Spicy black cherry, wild cherry jam, plum, vanilla and new oak notes sing from the glass over brisk

acidity and food-friendly rustic tannins. Very long and warm on the finish. Definitely one for Ragù alla Bolognese. A great wine.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

126. Scillicampana, Aglianico, Irpinia, campania, Italy 2016 100% Aglianico (13.4% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Pasquale Baldassarre [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Complex nose of tobacco, leather and rich black fruits with herbal, black pepper characters and refined

tannins. Fresh and juicy.

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127. Vetrère, Barone Pazzo Primitivo, Salento, Puglia, Italy 2014 100% Primitivo (15% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Annamaria Bruni [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Dark plum and blueberry nose and palate. Some coolness to the palate, despite the 15% alcohol;

bright acidity, some elegance and very nice balance. Lots of complexity.

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128. cantine di Gioia, Villa Amoris Diamante Riserva Primitivo, Gioia del colle, Puglia, Italy 2013 100% Primitivo (15.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Davide Argeri [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Lovely dried figs and prunes with a rich, sweet complexity and layers of savoury oak. Rustic and

beautifully mature.

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129. cannito, Drùmon, Gioia del colle, Puglia, Italy 2011 100% Primitivo (14.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Marika Cannito [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Sweet, full, fleshy with dark cherry and plum fruits with a lovely savoury black pepper and smoky

mineral character.

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130. Ferruccio Deiana, Sileno Riserva, cannonau di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy 2014 100% Cannonau (14.5% abv) Result: Platinum uk Stockist: Dolce Vita Wines Producer Contact: Dario Deiana [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: A lovely juicy fresh nose of sour cherry and red plum, the palate has a really plush feel with layers of

rich concentrated red and black fruit, with herbal savoury hints and lovely gentle tannin.

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131. Sàmbene, Isola dei Nuraghi, Sardinia, Italy 2014 60% Cannonau, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah (13.5% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Bastiano Pugioni [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Ripe red fruit nose. The palate offers brisk acidity, grippy tannins and leafy red cherry fruit. Moderate

length.

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TABLE 14 - SPANISH REDS

132. Trus, Reserva, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2014 100% Tempranillo (14.6% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Graciela Martínez Ocón [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Tobacco, liquorice, blackberry and cedar wood nose leads onto a toasty palate, finishing with grainy tannins.

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133. Bodegas carodorum, Selección especial, Reserva, Toro, Spain 2014 100% Tinta de Toro (15% abv)

Result: Gold Producer Contact: Guillermo Diez Rodriguez [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: A lovely intense nose, very clean and ripe with red fruit and hints of liquorice, the palate is dry and rich

with a great concentration of red fruit and wonderful tannin structure.

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134. Rioja Vega, edición limitada Tempranillo-Graciano, crianza, Rioja, Spain 2015 90% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano (14% abv) Result: Gold uk Stockist: House of Townend Producer Contact: Ana Jubera [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Ripe black fruits, some dried herb notes and lovely oaky hints, the palate has juicy red and black fruits,

very clean and bright, with delicious minerality and fine tannins.

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135. Proelio, cepa a cepa, Rioja, Spain 2015 100% Tempranillo (14.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Graciela Martínez Ocón [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Lovely wine that is quite nutty and spicy and rendered in a modern style. Still very young but this has

lots to recommend it and will benefit from more ageing.

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136. Bodegas Perica, oro, Reserva, Rioja, Spain 2011 95% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano (14% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: The Bianca Trading Co Producer Contact: Lourdes Hervias [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: A nose of mature fruit and fruitcake, with balsamic hints, the palate is concentrated and complex with

layers of lovely sweet black cherry fruit and velvety tannins.

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137. Bodegas corral, Altos de corral Single estate, Reserva, Rioja, Spain 2010 100% Tempranillo (14% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Adriana Tandrau [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Spice and pepper nose. An altogether fine and complex typical Rioja that needs more time in bottle.

Very polished indeed.

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138. Bodegas loli casado, Jaun de Alzate, Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain 2011 90% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo (13.5% abv) Result: Gold uk Stockist: Ralph’s Wines Producer Contact: Loli Casado [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: The wine has a good bouquet with mature fruit, tobacco, cedar and spicy red fruits. The palate

is packed with ripe black fruit and there’s plenty of acidity to keep the wine fresh and moreish. Developing but beautifully harmonious and full of energy.

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139. Ricitos de oro, Garnacha, Navarra, Spain 2017 100% Garnacha (14% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Marta Bellver [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Some leafy red fruit aromas with cinnamon spice and plenty of raspberry characters on the palate.

Long, raspberry sherbet finish.

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140. Finca Bacara, Time Waits For No one, Jumilla, Spain 2017 100% Monastrell (14.5% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: Cheers Wine Store Producer Contact: Ramona Purcariu [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Dark, ripe fruits and delicious spicy oak, subdued and ripe. An abundance of everything: tannin, ripe

blackberry fruit, juicy acidity, all working perfectly together.

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141. ego Bodegas, marionette, Jumilla, Spain 2017 50% Monastrell, 50% Syrah (14% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Ioana Paunescu [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Spice, violet and liquorice nose. Suave, soft, appealing, and very easy to drink with a long, fruity finish.

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142. ego Bodegas, Infinito monastrell-cabernet Sauvignon, Jumilla, Spain 2015 85% Monastrell, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon (15% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Ioana Paunescu [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: This is an amazing blend with superb complexity. A modern, vibrant, showy Monastrell mix that is made

very well. Shows fine potential.

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143. Ferrer Bobet, Vinyes Velles, Priorat, Spain 2015 70% Carignan, 30% Grenache (14.5% abv)

Result: Best in Show uk Stockist: H2Vin Producer Contact: Elena Güerre Sánchez [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Deep and dark though not saturated black-red. Dense, close-grained aromas of great subtlety and

complexity: a sense of stone and savoury depths as well as sweet yet austere black fruits. Deep, dark, vivid and profound yet provocative flavours.

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144. marco Abella, clos Abella, Priorat, Spain 2013 70% Cariñena, 30% Garnacha (14.5% abv)

Result: Platinum uk Stockist: DeFine Food & Wines Producer Contact: Olivia Bayés Genís [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Deep, complex aromas of lovely, developing, perfumed fruit, the palate has real drive and focus, with

lovely persistent ripe blackberry fruit, great structure, delicious persistent finish with fantastic hints of liquorice and graphite.

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TABLE 15 - EuROPEAN REDS

145. martin Waßmer, SW Schlatter Spätburgunder, Baden, Germany 2015 100% Spätburgunder (13% abv) Result: Gold Producer Contact: Martin Waßmer [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: A complex, layered nose with abundant fresh dark fruit and spicy oak. Impressive generosity of flavours

on the palate. The tannins are ripe with a fine velvety texture.

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146. Fritz Waßmer, Alte Reben Spätburgunder, Baden, Germany 2015 100% Pinot Noir (13.9% abv)

Result: Platinum Producer Contact: Lisa Wassmer [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: A complex nose with dark berries, Morello cherries, hints of chocolate and roasted aromas. The purity

of the Pinot shines and there is a nice firm structure behind the ripe tannins. Great ageing potential.

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147. Gialdi, Sassi Grossi merlot, Ticino, Switzerland 2015 100% Merlot (13.6% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: Alpine Wines Producer Contact: Nerio Camponovo [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: A profound wine with an intensely fruity nose. The full body and firm tannins support well-matured

fruit, coffee and liquorice characters. Complex and powerful with good ageing potential.

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148. Brivio, Platinum merlot, Ticino, Switzerland 2013 100% Merlot (14.2% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: Alpine Wines Producer Contact: Nerio Camponovo [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Elegant, velvety and refined with vibrant red berries and a hint of chilli powder on the nose. The palate

is fresh and powerful with rich, firm tannins and immense concentration. Excellent.

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149. Kovács Nimród, monopole Rhapsody, egri Bikavér, eger, Hungary 2015 38% kekfrankos, 28.5% Pinot Noir, 26% Syrah (13% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Márton Bakos [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Refined red fruit and plum aromas unveil a juicy and approachable palate showing cranberry, rose hip

and pomegranate.

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150. Tikveš, Barovo, Tikvesh, Povardarje macedonia 2015 50% kratošija, 50% Vranac (14.7% abv)

Result: Platinum uk Stockist: Hallgarten & Novum Wines Producer Contact: Orde Ivanovski [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Richly concentrated on the nose with blackcurrant, smoke and ripe cherry. Grainy and polished on the

palate with subtle oak, gorgeous plummy fruit and fine acidity running throughout.

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151. Shabo, Grande Reserve cabernet-merlot, odessa, Ukraine 2014 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot (14.6% abv)

Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Daria Semenchenko [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: The nose shows blackcurrant and plum blended with spice notes. The palate is rich and broad with

subtle freshness.

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152. mitravelas estate, Ktima Agiorgitiko, Nemea, Peloponnese, Greece 2016 100% Agiorgitiko (14% abv)

Result: Gold Producer Contact: Chryssa Giatra Batzi [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Very bright cherry fruit nose with a whiff of oak at this youthful stage. underneath there is a solid

core of fruit. The palate is dense with firm tannins that demand ageing. This is a really promising effort delivering spices and black cherries.

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153. Gota, Bergamota, Dão, Portugal 2015 80% Touriga Nacional, 5% Tinta Roriz, 5% Jaen (13% abv)

Result: Gold Producer Contact: Natalia Jessa [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Ripe cherry, sweet vanilla, damson and floral aromas. Fresh and bright on the palate with fine-grained

tannins, brisk acidity and lots of red fruit flavours. Just starting to come together with lots more to come. A very pretty, extroverted example.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

154. Quinta Nova, Unoaked Touriga Nacional-Touriga Franca-Tinta Roriz-Tinto cão, Douro, Portugal 2016 25% Touriga Nacional, 25% Tinta Franca, 25% Tinto Cão (14% abv)

Result: Best in Show uk Stockist: The Wine Society Producer Contact: Paula Sousa [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Dark, dense, promising black red in colour, with ample fresh elderberry and plum fruits qualified by the

distinctive tea-leaf finesse which comes from Touriga Nacional and friends. On the palate, this is a wine of energetic, searching, almost dancing fruit.

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155. Quinta da côrte, Princesa, Douro, Portugal 2015 75% Touriga Franca, 15% Touriga Nacional, 10% Tinto Cão (15% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Marine Richard [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Shows good varietal typicity on the nose with fresh red fruits and violets. The palate is complex, elegant

and rich with silky tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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TABLE 16 - NEW ZEALAND & AuSTRALIAN REDS

156. Rockburn, Pinot Noir, central otago, New Zealand 2016 100% Pinot Noir (14% abv) Result: Silver Producer Contact: Rebecca Poynter [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: A bright nose which transcends to the palate fueled with violets, ripe pomegranate and savoury, herbal

characters. Fruit forward, delicious and approachable.

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157. Poderi crisci, Riserva merlot, Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand 2013 100% Merlot (14.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Antonio Crisci [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: kombu seaweed, crushed cassis, earthy, meaty, and clove characters. Full, with plenty of flesh and a

refreshing backbone. Ageing potential.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

158. levantine Hill, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley,Victoria, Australia 2015 100% Pinot Noir (13.5% abv)

Result: Platinum Producer Contact: Jane Mcrae [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: The nose is rich and complex with notes of red and dark fruit, sweet spices, and earthy hints. The palate is

round, rich and smooth with good weight of red fruits, intriguing gamey hints, and beautifully silky tannins.

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159. Brown Hill estate, Perseverance cabernet-merlot, margaret River, Western Australia 2014 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot (14% abv)

Result: Best in Show Producer Contact: Chiara Bailey [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Deep, dark black-red in colour. This Margaret River Bordeaux blend has ample sweet ripeness of

currants, bramble fruits and plums mingled with sweet spice and some soft herb notes, too: exotic and head-turning. On the palate, it is rich, succulent and rewarding.

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160. Tyrrell’s Wines, Vat 8 Shiraz-cabernet, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia 2014 91% Shiraz, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon (14% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: Fells Producer Contact: Grant Bellve [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Multilayered complexity to the nose; oak, cassis, chocolate, coffee and savoury hints. Elegant palate, red

berries, black pepper notes and leafy cassis to finish.

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161. levantine Hill, Syrah, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia 2015 100% Syrah (13.5% abv)

Result: Gold Producer Contact: Jane Mcrae [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: The perfume comes at you in waves. Black pepper, black cherries, eucalyptus, meats, sweet spices, wood

smoke and gamey undertones that will leave you in awe. It builds in the mouth to great concentration and complexity. It’s high on price but also high on finesse.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

162. Annie’s lane, copper Trail Shiraz, clare Valley, South Australia 2016 86% Shiraz, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon (14.5% abv)

Result: Best in Show Producer Contact: Wendy Wilson [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Dense, deep, saturated black-red in colour, with very classy fruits: refined blackcurrant and early season

plum, suggesting perfectly judged ripeness and a perfectly adapted site. Long-flavoured, vivacious, dark-hued in terms of its fruit spectrum, tight-sewn and naturally concentrated.

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163. Avon Brae, Shiraz, eden Valley, South Australia 2016 100% Shiraz (14.5% abv)

Result: Platinum Producer Contact: Alissa Harding [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Jammy blackberry and rhubarb crumble tones with cinnamon and oak spice. The smooth and broad

palate has more ripe, jammy, black and blueberry fruit, with lovely soft mocha coffee, and intriguing spice to the deliciously long finish.

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164. cape Barren, Native Goose Shiraz, mclaren Vale, South Australia 2016 100% Shiraz (14% abv) Result: Silver Producer Contact: Rob Dundon [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Dense oak on the licorice-spiced nose, juicy richness follows. Luscious, savoury fruit palate, chewy

tannins, lovely richness and freshness. A fine style.

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165. Fork in the Road, Reserve Shiraz, mclaren Vale, South Australia 2016 100% Shiraz (14.5% abv)

Result: Gold Producer Contact: Patrisse Caddle [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: A resplendent mocha, creamy chocolate, blackcurrant, vanilla, clove and fennel nose with a suggestion

of chalk. More savoury notes on the palate with cigar box, meaty characters and lovely woven tannins. It’s beautifully put together and would be a treat with wild duck.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

166. cape Barren, old Vine Reserve Release Shiraz, mclaren Vale, South Australia 2015 100% Shiraz (14.7% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Rob Dundon [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Deeply intense Victoria plum nose, toasty and smoky notes underneath. Brooding cedar vanilla oak,

fresh acidity, spiciness to finish.

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167. mr. Riggs, Shiraz, mclaren Vale, South Australia 2015 100% Shiraz (14.5% abv)

Result: Best in Show Producer Contact: Fleur Runge [email protected] Decanter Tasting Notes: Dense, dark black-red in colour. Very pure bramble and plum with rich, thick cream and mineral-oil

complexities: hugely attractive yet far from simple in aroma, and with the overwhelming appeal and force of a great South Australian site. A slow-fuse, broad-shouldered McLaren Vale Shiraz which has retained freshness in its fruits, yet which sighs and whispers with all of the brooding, tarry, oilstone complexity this fine terroir is capable of.

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TABLE 17 - NEW WORLD REDS

168. Guaspari, Vista da Serra Syrah, Serra do Sudeste, Brazil 2015 100% Syrah (14% abv)

Result: Silver uk Stockist: Hedonism Wines Producer Contact: Marina Guaspari De Brito Gonçalves [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Earthy, spicy and herbaceous with black pepper notes. Stylish and concentrated with spicy oak and

sweet dark fruits on the finish.

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169. Viña cobos, Bramare chañares estate cabernet Franc, los Arboles, Tunuyán, mendoza, Argentina 2015 100% Cabernet Franc (15% abv) Result: Gold uk Stockist: Alliance Wine Producer Contact: Juan Pablo Hidalgo [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: An ethereal nose of spices, confit black cherries, plums and damsons, with a whiff of dry Mediterranean

herbs. It’s fun, polished, rich and long with well-integrated oak and tannins and should age very well.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

170. Trapiche, medalla malbec, Uco Valley, mendoza, Argentina 2015 100% Malbec (14.5% abv) Result: Silver Producer Contact: Evelyn Nikitiuk [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Delicate, fresh and pure dark fruits with lovely liquorice characters mingled with pretty violets.

Complex with warming tannins.

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171. clos de chacras, eredità malbec, luján de cuyo, mendoza, Argentina 2015 100% Malbec (14.6% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: Humble Grape Producer Contact: Jésica Vargas [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Spicy and piquant on the nose, with black cherry and pepper. Very complex, with finely judged oak, lots

of purity, a hint of sweetness on the tannins, plus a long finish. Fantastic. Drinking well now, but will age.

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172. Trapiche, Terroir Series Finca Ambrosia malbec, Gualtallary, Tupungato, mendoza, Argentina 2014 100% Malbec (14.5% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Evelyn Nikitiuk [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Bursting with fragrant, baked red fruit, lush cherries and sweet spice, underpinned by a wild, earthy

character and long finish.

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173. Trefethen, merlot, oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, california, USA 2015 95% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec (14% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: Chesters Wine Merchants Producer Contact: Mimi Gatens [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Generous on the nose with ripe blackberry fruit, delicate oak and a smoky herbal note. Well textured

on the palate with acidity providing good balance. Youthful but will age.

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174. Scattered Peaks, cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, california, USA 2015 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot (14.5% abv)

Result: Platinum uk Stockist: Wine Treasury Producer Contact: Holly Evans [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Roasted herb, coffee, black cherry and blackberry fruit compote on the nose. The palate is rich and

concentrated but never heavy, with a lively acidity providing a sense of movement. Tannins are mighty and show that this will blossom with more time.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

175. Newton Vineyard, cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville, california, USA 2015 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (14.5% )

Result: Best in Show uk Stockist: Clos19 Producer Contact: Mario Dussurget [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Saturated black-red in colour, with sensually compelling aromas of dark fruits, incense and sweet leather.

Pristine, pure and head-turning. On the palate, this has classic Napa fruit: dark, rich, welcoming yet profound, amply ripe yet saved from being over-ripe by the precision and freshness of its tannins as well as the innate grain and complexity of the fruit.

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176. Newton Vineyard, cabernet Sauvignon, mount Veeder, california, USA 2015 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (14% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: Clos19 Producer Contact: Mario Dussurget [email protected] Decanter Tasting Notes: A classic, herb-tinged Cabernet nose. Discreet currant notes are backed up by savoury-earthy tones. Rich

and juicy on the palate but balanced by well-built and muscular tannins. Showy, with a mountain edge.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

177. Stag’s leap Wine cellars, Fay cabernet Sauvignon, Stags leap District, california, USA 2014 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (14.5% abv)

Result: Gold uk Stockist: Great Western Wine Producer Contact: Sarah Vincent [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Vibrant, blackcurrant nose, rich and oaky. There is an abundance of red and black fruits on the

supple full-bodied palate, the flavours framed by thoroughly integrated oak and fine-grained tannins. Voluptuous and full of flavour but synchronously well mannered. A revelation.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

178. Spier, 21 Gables cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2014 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (14.4% abv)

Result: Platinum uk Stockist: Laithwaite’s Producer Contact: Janine Joseph [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Dusty nose of grilled herbs, black current spice and cassis leaf. Palate is loaded with chalky mineral

tannins, tobacco leaf, piquant cassis and a dense, long graphite loaded finish. Further cellaring will naturally reward, but there are abundant reasons to crack a bottle or two now. Delicious!

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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TABLE 18 - SWEET & FORTIFIED

179. Bastor-lamontagne, So Sauternes, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France 2016 75% Sémillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc (13% abv) Result: Bronze Producer Contact: Anne-Claire Boissarie [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: White peach, candied citrus and marmalade aromatics; well-structured between sweetness and acidity;

medium length.

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180. cabidos, l’or de cabidos, comté Tolosan, Southwest France 2011 100% Petit Manseng (11.5% abv)

Result: Gold Producer Contact: Minette Constant [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Incredibly rich and opulent with abundant honeyed apricots, candied pineapple, toast and a lime

marmalade bitter twist contrasted with a beautiful crisp freshness and length.

Your Notes:

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181. Fautor, Ice Wine Traminer-muscat ottonel, Valul lui Traian, moldova 2016 78% Traminer, 22% Muscat Ottonel (12.5% abv)

Result: Gold Producer Contact: Ruxanda Lipcan [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: This belongs in the international arena of gorgeous sweet wines. Fabulous tea expression with an

undercurrent of rose. Exquisite acidity breaks through the sweetness with mango, quince and papaya notes.

Your Notes:

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182. mad Wine, mád late Harvest, Tokaj, Hungary 2016 70% Furmint, 25% Hárslevelu, 5% Yellow Muscat (11% abv) Result: Platinum uk Stockist: Alliance Wine Producer Contact: Tamas Nagy [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Lovely expression and complexity on the nose, including notes of quince, acacia and ripe pineapple. The

palate delivers powerful flavours of marmalade and vanilla spice, with a silky texture and interwoven fine, pure acids. Long, fresh and demonstrates finesse.

Your Notes:

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TABLE 18 - SWEET & FORTIFIED

183. Seifried, Winemakers collection Sweet Agnes Riesling, Nelson, New Zealand 2016 100% Riesling (10.5% abv) Result: Platinum uk Stockist: Waitrose Producer Contact: Hester Janssen [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Lush, vibrant and rich with distinguished aromas and flavours of honey, apricot, peach, candied mango and

sherbet. Sweet and high in acid with an outstandingly long finish. This is a gorgeous wine to serve with cheese, pâtés and light desserts. Will coast through and grow over the next decade.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

184. Brglez, laški Rizling, maribor, Podravje, Slovenia 2007 100% Laski Rizling (11% abv)

Result: Silver Producer Contact: Jozef Brglez [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Crisp honey and cut grass nose with ripe white peach. Incredibly fresh for a wine of this age, lively and

pretty.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

185. Bodegas osborne, Solera AoS, Amontillado, Sherry, Spain NV 100% Palomino (22% abv)

Result: Platinum uk Stockist: Vindependents Producer Contact: Mariangel Lezama [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: unique, a jewel of a wine with incredible flavours from the ageing process. A delicious density of lifted,

dried orange peel, polished wood, coconut and toasted nuts. Creamy, with hints of fudge, yet very savoury. Awesome.

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186. Bodegas osborne, Venerable V.o.R.S, Pedro Ximenez, Sherry, Spain NV 100% Pedro Ximinez (17% abv)

Result: Platinum uk Stockist: Vindependents Producer Contact: Mariangel Lezama [email protected]

Decanter Tasting Notes: Intense dark nose of Nutella and espresso coffee, with hints of nuts and dark chocolate, the palate is

seriously complex with layers of toasty spice and caramel, polished wood and tobacco hints, finishing sweet and savoury with black toffee.

Your Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________

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SATURDAY 3 NoVemBeR 2018

11:15am Napa Valley Vintners £45

1:00pm kanaan & Helan Qingxue - China £25 2:45pm Sierra Cantabria – Rioja Reserva £35

4:30pm Judean Hills – Wine from Israel £35

SUNDAY 4 NoVemBeR 2018

1:00pm Rutini – Mendoza, Argentina £35

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SATURDAY 3 NoVemBeR 2018

11am Les Plénitudes de Dom Pérignon

1.30pm Three decades of Sassicaia

4pm Château Montrose £155

SUNDAY 4 NoVemBeR 2018

11am Hugel – an exploration of £95 Alsatian Riesling

1.30pm Steven Spurrier’s most £155*

memorable wines of all time…

* This masterclass includes a complimentary copy of Steven’s book.

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The time is ripe for white

WiNEs of ARgENTiNA recently hosted a visit to this dynamic country, inviting 41 Masters of Wine from around the world for the first such tour since 1988. i was fortunate enough to be included in the number. Having been a retail wine buyer for many years, it was an ideal opportunity to see whether there had been any changes since my last visit six years ago. The answer was that Argentina’s wine industry has made huge steps forward, with a reinvention of wine styles, development of exciting new areas, and major investment in modern facilities.

At the same time, the Argentine people remain hugely welcoming to visitors, and rightly proud of their country. Argentina over-delivers in terms of scenery, great wine values, and a slightly wild side which makes its wines different and compelling.

Times are certainly changing here. since my previous visit, the growth in Malbec plantings (and volume of wine produced) has moved from rapid to stratospheric. introduced to Argentina in 1860, plantings had peaked at 60,000ha by 1960. Between 1970 and 1990 this declined to 20,000ha, yet today the area under Malbec is more than 40,000ha. of the new plantings, 88% are in Mendoza, and Malbec is now Argentina’s most widely planted variety. Malbec has become to Argentina what

sauvignon Blanc is to New Zealand – and in Argentina, too, there are exciting alternative wine choices that wine lovers should consider.

Fresh thinkingDespite the perception of many consumers that Argentina is primarily a producer of reds, some of the most exciting developments relate to white wines. Just a decade ago, most professional buyers would not have considered Argentina as a source of anything but cheap, wholesome wines made predominantly from Chenin Blanc, or hefty, oaky Chardonnay modelled on Californian wines in the 1980s. since then, wine producers have pushed the boundaries with plantings in new sites, often in areas considered unviable for production 10 years ago. At the same time, wine styles have radically changed.

Chief agronomist at grupo Colomé, Javier grane, says: ‘Traditionally wines were fermented at high temperatures with high extraction, which collided on the palate like a fruit bomb.’ Daniel Pi, chief winemaker at grupo Peñaflor and Argentinian wine guru, confirms how white wine styles are changing: ‘They are moving from ripe (or overripe) characters and heavy oak use to less alcohol, more acidity, less oak character and more of

Understandably associated with Malbec, it’s in white wine that Argentina is really making strides, with winemakers across the country now producing a broad variety of fascinating and fruit-driven styles. Andy Howard MW is impressed on a recent visit

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