Australian Alternative Varieties Wine ShowHISTORY
In 1999 Stefano de Pieri and Bruce Chalmers along with Dr. Rod Bonfiglioli, initiated the Sangiovese Awards and continued with the Australian Italian Wine Show in 2000. Following the success of these shows the first Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show was held in Mildura in November 2001. The initial concept has evolved to include all alternative wine varieties (which are usually marginalised at mainstream
shows) and now attracts over 600 entries from throughout Australia and New Zealand.
The show aims to provide an alternative to the mainstream wine shows, a dedicated
forum for alternative or emerging wine varieties and to encourage alternative, more cutting
edge judging procedures. In the process the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show
also draws attention to some of the Mildura region's best chefs, cooks,
restaurants,
wineries and wines in EAT, DRINK AND DANCE YOUR WAY THROUGH NOVEMBER IN MILDURA where alternative varieties and regional food are highlighted.
The Show is run by a group of dedicated people including honorary Chair, Robin Day, Chief of Judges, Max Allen and forces in the Australian wine industry Louisa Rose, Kathleen Quealy and Mark Walpole.
Along with the committee this group is committed to exploring the growing, making, marketing and drinking of these exciting new wines.
THE 2008 AUSTRALIAN ALTERNATIVE VARIETIES WINE SHOW AWARDS
BEST WINE OF THE SHOW
2006 MAYFORD TEMPRANILLO
Sponsored by Quality Hotel Mildura Grand
BEST RED WINE
2006 MAYFORD TEMPRANILLO
Sponsored by Riedel Glassware
BEST WHITE WINE
2004 TAHBILK MARSANNE
Sponsored by Jamesprint, Mildura
BEST ITALIAN VARIETAL
2006 DAVID HOOK BARBERA
2008 DAL ZOTTO ARNEIS
Sponsored by Chalmers Wines Australia
CHAIRMAN'S WINES TO WATCH
2008 QUEALY SENZA NOME TOCAI FRIULANO
Sponsored by Advanced Viticulture & Management
BEST BLEND
2006 WRATTONBULLY MARSANNE VIOGNIER
Sponsored by Stefano's Restaurant, Mildura
BEST COMMERCIAL VOLUME
2004 TAHBILK MARSANNE
Macquarie Agricultural
BEST SPANISH VARIETAL
2006 MAYFORD TEMPRANILLO
Sponsored by The new Spanish Bar & Grill, Mildura
HIGHEST SCORING MURRAY DARLING REGION WINE
2008 TRENTHAM ESTATE LA FAMILGIA PINOT GRIGIO
Sponsored by Mildura Wines
STEWARDS CHOICE AWARD
2008 CORIOLE FIANO
Sponsored by Cellarmaster Wines
Congratulations to all the award winners.
Full Results will be online on Monday 10 November.
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