Northeast v West Victoria Wine Challenge

For the past two years I have been one of the judges for the Northeast v West Victoria wine competition. It’s a relatively low key affair, but very enjoyable because of the interaction between the judges and the 30 or so people attending the event at Union Dining.

This year the event was held in late November, and the preference ranking for the wines in the four classes were completely at odds with each other; it may seem strange, but this is the best possible outcome for the event – every winery gets to take home some good news.

Sparkling

Judges:
1.       2010 Mt Langi Ghiran Blanc de Blanc

2.       2012 Seppelt Original Sparkling Shiraz 

3.       2010 Michelini Chardonnay Cuvee
3.       2006 Anderson Sparkling Shiraz

Public
1.       2006 Anderson Sparkling Shiraz

2.       2010 Michelini Chardonnay Cuvee

3.       2010 Mt Langi Ghiran Blanc de Blanc

4.       2012 Seppelt Original Sparkling Shiraz


Riesling

Judges
1.       2011 John Gehrig RG Riesling

2.       2014 Seppelt Drumborg Riesling

3.       2014 Bests Riesling

4.       2013 John Gehrig Riesling

Public
1.       2014 Seppelt Drumborg Riesling

2.       2011 John Gehrig RG Riesling

3.       2014 Bests Riesling

4.       2013 John Gehrig Riesling


Shiraz

Judges
1.       2013 Dog Rock Shiraz

2.       2012 Baileys of Glenrowan Shiraz

3.       2013 Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Shiraz

4.       2013 Mt Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz

Public
1.       2013 Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Shiraz

2.       2013 Dog Rock Shiraz

3.       2013 Mt Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz

4.       2012 Baileys of Glenrowan Shiraz


Other Red

Judges
1.       2012 Pyren Yardbird Union (Cab Sauv/Cab Franc/Malbec/PV)

2.       2013 Eldorado Road Nero D’Avola

3.       2012 A Rodda Cuvee de Chez (Cab Sauv/Merlot/Malbec/PV)

Public
1.       2012 A Rodda Cuvee de Chez

2.       2013 Eldorado Road Nero D’Avola

3.       2012 Pyren Yardbird Union