![]() The show also saw some of the less familiar producers receive recognition, with Q1908 2021 The Clubhouse Sauvignon Blanc taking home the trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc and Small Victories Wine Co 2021 Pinot Gris winning the best Pinot Grigio/ Gris category.īest Sparkling went to Mordrelle Wines for its 2015 Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay, which also took home the trophy for Best Single Vineyard wine. Other notable wins include Best Other White going to Golding Wines 2021 Single Vineyard Series La Francesa Savagnin. “As expected, the classics of Chardonnay, Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc impressed, as well as some stylish Hills sparkling wines” It was great to have a diverse judging team comprising experts from different fields, such as hospitality, which brings the food environment perspective,” Barlow said. “Judging the Adelaide Hills Wine Show is always a pleasure. The judging team of 16 industry experts reviewed around 630 different wines and winners were announced at a luncheon for members of the Adelaide Hills Wine Region, held at the National Wine Centre on 2 December. The Adelaide Hills Wine Show first took place in 1997 and recognises and rewards the region’s winemakers and grapegrowers for the quality of their wines in over 20 categories. “It’s exciting to see more producers planting Nebbiolo, which hasn’t always been appreciated in shows given its lack of bright red colour, savoury flavour profile and robust tannins.” “In select vineyard sites and climates the Adelaide Hills can undoubtedly make great Nebbiolo, but to date it hasn’t received the attention that it deserves,” Barlow said. The winery was acquired by Steve and Fiona Pannell, of SC Pannell in December 2019. The Chardonnay was competing for the number one spot with the Best Red Wine, which for the first year ever went to an Italian alternative varietal – the Protero 2019 Nebbiolo. A world class wine of great complexity and texture,” chair of judges Toby Barlow said. ![]() ![]() “Chardonnay often takes home the top trophy, and this wine is a great example of Adelaide Hills regional strength in this varietal. ‘Wine of Show’ went to Penfolds 2020 Bin A Chardonnay, showing how the hero grape of the region is still punching above its weight in terms of global reputation. The winners in the 2021 Adelaide Hills Wine Show were announced, demonstrating the region’s diversity and pioneering philosophy of its winemakers. Kym Penfold accepting the award for Wine of Show. ![]()
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