2011 Show Trophy results

Well the results are in for the 2011 show. Dr Rod Bonfiglioli trophy wine of show awarded to Protero 2006 Nebbiolo. Rosemary Baldasso gave a rousing speech. Chief of judges, Max Allen, passed over the reins to Jane Faulkner.

Record Number of Varieties in 2011 Show

2011 entries have closed and we have received 578 entries made from 83 varieties. We have also made 5 new classes; Vermentino, Fiano, Aglianico, Montepulciano and Graciano which have come out of our 'other varieties' classes.

Pinot G Graduated

The committee of the AAVWS has reviewed the inclusion of Pinot Gris/Grigio in 2009 and considered it no longer an alternative variety. A vote has resulted in the varietals graduation from the Show in 2010. Read more below...

AAVWS Database Project

The AAVWS's new online entry and result search system has been custom made especially for our show and is the most comprehensive collation of information about alternative variety wines in the country.

History

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 with inaugural Chief of Judges, Tim White. 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.

The Show is run by a group of passionate people including Chief of Judges, Max Allen and forces in the Australian wine industry including Chairman, Louisa Rose, Bruce Chalmers, Kathleen Quealy and Mark Walpole.

In 2011 we welcomed our group of Ambassors, Bruce Chalmers, Stefano de Pieri, Robin Day, Kathleen Quealy and Jenni Chalmers who, with their enourmous knowledge, standing and experience in the Australian Wine Industry will guide us into the future.

Together we are all committed to exploring the growing, making, marketing and drinking of these exciting new wines.

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Update

The 2011 Show drew record numbers again, (especially in view of the graduation of Pinot Gris/Grigio) and the introduction of new classes.

In 2011 we farewelled Max Allen after 7 years as our Chief of Judges and welcomed Jane Faulkner to the position starting in 2012.

The next Show details will be online early in 2012 with entries closing on 21 September and wine samples due by 22 October. The AAVWS Talk and Taste will be held on Friday 9 November and the AAVWS Awards Long Lunch will be held on Saturday 10 November.

We look forward to your continued support and more importantly your feedback about making our Show even better.

Thank you to all our supporters, sponsors, entrants and champions for your enthusiasm and passion over the past eleven years and we acknowledge your contribution to making us:

more than just a wine show

If you are visiting Mildura for the AAVWS please book into our preferred accommodation house the QUALITY HOTEL MILDURA GRAND