2008 Macedon Ranges Wines exhibition results
The Vinvicta Products Trophy
- Best Sparkling Wine: Hanging Rock Macedon Brut Rose
The Campaspe House Trophy
- Best White Variety or Blend other than Chardonnay: No Award
The Premium Estate Bottlers Trophy
- Best Chardonnay: Lanes End Macedon Ranges Chardonnay 2005
The Donegan Transport Trophy
- Best Pinot Noir: Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2005
The Lancefield Hardware Trophy
- Best Shiraz: No Award
The Longfellows Insurance Brokers Trophy
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Best Red Variety or Blend other than Pinot Noir or Shiraz: No Award
The Macedon Ranges Shire Trophy
- The Peoples' Choice - Best Wine of the Exhibition: Lanes End Macedon Ranges Chardonnay 2005
The Laurie Williams Trophy
- Best Wine of the Exhibition as selected by the Judges:
Lanes End Macedon Ranges Chardonnay 2005 .
Medal winners for each class:
Table Legends:
* = Trophy
CLASS 1 : SPARKLING WINE
Entry |
Commercial Name of Wine |
VINTAGE |
Award |
1 |
Midhill Blanc de Blanc Brut Sparkling Chardonnay |
2004 |
Silver |
2 |
Mt William Winery Macedon Blanc de Blanc |
2001 |
Gold |
3 |
Mt William Winery S.L.D Macedon Blanc de Blanc |
1998 |
Gold |
4 |
Hanging Rock Macedon Cuvee X11 |
N/V |
Bronze |
5 |
Cope-Williams R.O.M.S.E.Y. Brut Chardonnay / Pinot |
N/V |
Silver |
6 |
Hanging Rock Macedon Cuvee V111 LD |
N/V |
Silver |
7 |
Cope-Williams R.O.M.S.E.Y. Brut Pinot/Chardonnay |
N/V |
Silver |
8 |
Hanging Rock Macedon Cuvee V11 LD |
N/V |
Bronze |
11 |
Farawell Macedon Chardonnay Pinot Noir |
2005 |
Bronze |
12 |
Macedon Ridge Chardonnay 80 % Pinot Noir 20% |
2004 |
Silver |
14 |
Chanters Ridge Blanc de Noir |
2003 |
Bronze |
15 |
* Hanging Rock Macedon Brut Rose * |
N/V |
Gold |
16 |
Chanters Ridge Pinot Noir (Red) |
N/V |
Bronze |
18 |
Zig Zag Wines Sparkling Shiraz |
2005 |
Bronze |
Judges Comments: Yet again a very strong class showing how well suited the region is to sparkling wine production. The three gold medals represent a diversity of styles.
CLASS 2 : WHITE VARIETIES AND BLENDS OTHER THAN CHARDONNAY
Entry |
Commercial Name of Wine |
VINTAGE |
Award |
2 |
Hanging Rock The Jim Jim Sauvignon Blanc |
2008 |
Bronze |
4 |
Mt Franklin Estate Pinot Grigio |
2008 |
Silver |
8 |
Zig Zag Wines Riesling |
2008 |
Silver |
9 |
Gisborne Peak Riesling |
2008 |
Bronze |
10 |
Rowanston on the Track Riesling |
2008 |
Bronze |
12 |
Midhill Gewurztraminer |
2008 |
Bronze |
13 |
Hesket Estate 100% Single Vineyard Gewurztraminer |
2008 |
Bronze |
15 |
Brithday Villa Gewurztraminer |
2006 |
Bronze |
16 |
Brithday Villa Gewurztraminer Spatlese |
2008 |
Bronze |
Judges Comments: Varieties such as these would appear to be suited to the Macedon Ranges. However, issues with handling - especially phenolics - dogged the class. As no Gold medals were awarded, there is no Trophy award.
CLASS 3 : CHARDONNAY
Entry |
Commercial Name of Wine |
VINTAGE |
Award |
1 |
Gisborne Peak Winery Unwooded Chardonnay |
2008 |
Bronze |
3 |
Curly Flat Lacuna Chardonnay |
2006 |
Bronze |
5 |
Hesket Estate 100% Single Vineyard Chardonnay |
2007 |
Bronze |
7 |
Cobaw Ridge Chardonnay |
2007 |
Gold |
9 |
Williams Crossing Chardonnay |
2006 |
Silver |
10 |
Curly Flat Chardonnay |
2006 |
Bronze |
14 |
Mount Towrong Vineyard Chardonnay |
2006 |
Bronze |
17 |
* Lanes End Macedon Ranges Chardonnay * |
2005 |
Gold |
18 |
Gisborne Peak Winery Chardonnay |
2005 |
Bronze |
19 |
Farrawell Reserve Chardonnay |
2005 |
Bronze |
20 |
Midhill Romsey Creek Chardonnay |
2005 |
Bronze |
Judges Comments: A diverse range of Chardonnays. Both Gold award wines show expert barrel fermentation.
CLASS 4 : PINOT NOIR
Entry |
Commercial Name of Wine |
VINTAGE |
Award |
1 |
Midhill Romsey Creek Pinot Noir |
2007 |
Bronze |
3 |
Kyneton Ridge Estate Pinot Noir |
2007 |
Bronze |
5 |
Williams Crossing Pinot Noir |
2006 |
Bronze |
8 |
Ellender Estate Pinot Noir |
2006 |
Bronze |
9 |
Cobaw Ridge Pinot Noir |
2006 |
Bronze |
11 |
Portree Pinot Noir |
2006 |
Bronze |
12 |
Mount Gisborne 100% Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir |
2006 |
Bronze |
13 |
Curly Flat Pinot Noir * |
2006 |
Bronze |
14 |
Kyneton Ridge Estate Pinot Noir |
2006 |
Bronze |
16 |
Mount Gisborne 100% Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir |
2005 |
Bronze |
17 |
Big Shed Pinot Noir |
2005 |
Silver |
18 |
Portree Pinot Noir |
2005 |
Bronze |
19 |
* Curly Flat Pinot Noir |
2005 |
Gold |
20 |
Morganfield Vineyard Pinot Noir |
2005 |
Bronze |
21 |
Gisborne Peak Winery Foundation Block Pinot Noir |
2005 |
Bronze |
22 |
Chanters Ridge Old Block Pinot Noir |
2005 |
Silver |
23 |
Gisborne Peak Winery Top Block Pinot Noir |
2005 |
Bronze |
24 |
Chanters Ridge Back Paddock Pinot Noir |
2005 |
Silver |
27 |
Hesket Estate 100% Single Vineyard Pinot Noir |
2005 |
Bronze |
28 |
Portree Pinot Noir |
2003 |
Bronze |
Judges Comments: A strong class. The Gold medal would not be out of place in a tasting of good Burgundies.
CLASS 5 : OTHER REDS
Entry |
Commercial Name of Wine |
VINTAGE |
Award |
4 |
Pattison Family Reserve Macedon Ranges Cabernet Merlot |
2006 |
Bronze |
10 |
Morganfield Cabernet Sauvignon |
2005 |
Bronze |
11 |
Birthday Villa Cabernet Sauvignon |
2005 |
Bronze |
13 |
Mt Franklin Estate Dolcetto |
2007 |
Bronze |
14 |
Cobaw Ridge Lagrein |
2006 |
Bronze |
17 |
Cobaw Ridge Shiraz Viognier |
2006 |
Silver |
18 |
Cobaw Ridge Shiraz Viognier |
2005 |
Bronze |
20 |
Metcalfe Valley Shiraz |
2006 |
Bronze |
25 |
Big Shed Reserve Shiraz |
2004 |
Bronze |
26 |
Metcalfe Valley Shiraz |
2004 |
Silver |
28 |
Odd One Out Petit Noir (85% Pinot Noir) |
2008 |
Bronze |
Judges Comments: Some promising wines. Unfortunately some sound prospects were spoiled by H2S. Several wines were green and acidic. As no Gold medals were awarded, there is no Trophy award.