Wild South wins gold

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24 October 2012

Wild South wins gold at Avenues International Wine Competition

Sacred Hill Vineyards has been awarded gold for its 2012 Wild South Sauvignon Blanc at the Avenues International Aromatic Wine Competition.

This is the second gold award for Wild South’s white wines this year with the 2011 Pinot Gris achieving gold in the Pinot Gris category at the International Cool Climate Wine Show in May.

Winemaker Kel Dixon says the accolades reinforce the quality of the wines being produced from the Marlborough vineyard.

“We pride ourselves on producing vibrant wines that are full of flavour and it’s great to be acknowledged with another gold medal,” he says. “2012 was an exceptional growing season in our Marlborough vineyards. The resulting quality of wine is exciting and reflects well on our viticultural and winemaking teams.”

The Avenues International Aromatic Wine Competition, which celebrated its 10th year, is open to all Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Viognier and other wine varieties including Gruner Veltliner, Verdeldo, Arneis and Sauvignon Gris, made in an aromatic style from any internationally recognised region.

The award winning wine will be on display at the 150th Canterbury A&P Show in the Food & Wine NZ Pavilion from Wednesday 14 to Friday 16 November at Canterbury Agricultural Park in Christchurch.
www.wildsouthwines.co.nz

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