17 Trophies awarded at the Langton’s 2017 Margaret River Wine Show

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Screen Shot 2017-11-08 at 11.36.17 AMThe 2017 Langton’s Margaret River Wine Show attracted 110 exhibitors and 764 entries to Ramada Resort in Dunsborough last week.  A staggering 427 medals were awarded, representing 56% entries and the depth of quality in the region.
 
In addition to the 80 Gold, 100 Silver and 247 Bronze medals, the following major trophies and awards were presented at the 16th Wine Show Gala Dinner:
 
Langton’s Trophy for Wine of Show
Nocturne Chardonnay 2016
 
Seguin Moreau Trophy for Red Wine of Show
Mandoon Estate Research Station Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
 
Labelmakers Group Trophy for White Wine of Show
Nocturne Chardonnay 2016
 
Vinline Mobile Bottling for Most Successful Exhibitor
Evans & Tate
 
Langton’s Trophy for Best Wine of Provenance
Heydon Estate WG Grace Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, 2008, 2014
 
Singapore Airlines International Judge’s Trophy
Redgate Wines Shiraz 2016
 
SCT Logistics Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon
Mandoon Estate Research Station Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
 
Capel Storage & Transport Trophy for Best Chardonnay
Stella Bella Chardonnay 2016
 
Tonnellerie de Mercurey Trophy for Best Single Vineyard Red
Knotting Hill Jack Gordon Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
 
Portavin Trophy for Best Single Vineyard White
Nocturne Chardonnay 2016
 
Cospak / Saverglass Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Evans & Tate Metricup Road Cabernet Merlot 2014
 
VA Filtration / Memstar Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc
Flinders Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2017
 
SWAT Trophy for Best Blend of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon
Rosily Vineyard Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc 2017
 
Nadalie Trophy for Best White other than Chardonnay
Juniper Estate Aquitaine Blanc 2016
 
CHEP Trophy for Best Shiraz
Domaine Naturaliste 2016 Rachis
 
Chr. Hansen Trophy for Best Rosé
Preveli Pinot Rosé ‘Wild Thing’ 2017
 
Laffort Trophy for Best Other Blend or Varietal
Hamelin Bay 2015 Rampant Red
 
Clairault | Streicker Viticultural Excellence Award
John Fogarty – Deep Woods Estate
 
Curtin Sensory Award Winner
Sarah Marrocco
 
The Wine Show Gala night also saw the announcement of the annual Viticulture Excellence Award which was won by John Fogarty of Deep Woods Estate.  The Vinicultural Excellence Award Judges said, “all three finalists this year were very, very strong applicants and it was a difficult award to judge.  John Fogarty demonstrated innovative practices to restore neglected vineyards back to award winning quality across vast and diverse climates”.
 
Chair of Judges, Corrina Wright from Oliver’s Taranga said “This year’s judging team were again very impressed at the depth of quality at the show, particularly with the varieties that spearhead the region – Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. The 80 gold medals attest to a region that is batting well above its size on the national scene. Not to be forgotten, a strong showing of silver and bronze medals, all wines that are exemplary examples of their variety and style. Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon continue to impress, and the rise and rise of delicious dry Rose from the region only seems to gather more momentum.”
 
Wine Show Chairman Cliff Royle said, “Corrina Wright and the wine show committee did a wonderful job in bringing together a fantastic group of judges this year. Judges from all over the country were complemented with two local judges and one international judge from China. Our Chief Steward Trent Kelly d
id a super job and the back of house was run like clockwork, thank you to all those people who gave up their time to help over the past week. Margaret River has had a golden run with wine shows results this year, winning the trophy for the best Chardonnay of show at every capital city show. The Chardonnay classes were once again hotly contested with a range of styles being picked out by the judges, these wines would hold their own anywhere in the world. Thanks also to the support of our sponsors and event partners, without your assistance we simple couldn’t run the Margaret River Wine Show, we look forward to a long association in partnership with each one of you”.

 
Naming Rights Partner, Langton’s Clayton Buffoni said “In line with the wines of the region, the show continues to grow into one of the most exciting events in the country. Additional trophy classes along with the recent sponsorship by Singapore Airlines of the International Judges Trophy are lending this regional show a true international weight. This has been our third year as sponsor of the event and we look forward to continuing the journey. It’s been quite a ride.”
 
Corrina Wright led the team of 21 judges and associate judges for the second year.
 
Beijing wine educator, Fongyee Walker MW joined as this year’s International Judge, supported by Singapore Airlines, to provide an important international perspective to the show.
 
Langton’s 2017 Margaret River Wine Show Judges were:
Corina Wright – Oliver’s Taranga Chair of Judges
Fongyee Walker MW – International Judge
Glenn Barry – Knappstein
Pete Bissell – Balnaves of Coonawarra
Dave Brooks – Wine Marketing Labs
Brendan Carr – Xanadu Wines
Melanie Chester – Sutton Grange Estate
Steve Flamsteed – Giant Steps
Alex Hudak – Pure Wine Co
Sarah Pidgeon – Wynns
Randall Pollard – Heart & Soil
Adam Wadewitz – Shaw + Smith
Virginia Willcock – Vasse Felix
 
All results from the 2017 Langton’s Margaret River Wine Show are available at www.margaretriver.wine

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