GIPPSLAND WINE SHOW 2011

Judging this year was conducted on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th September 2011 at Lardner Park Events, Warragul.

We were delighted to again have David Bicknell as Chairman of Judges. David has had extensive judging experience and is currently the Chief Winemaker at Oakridge in the Yarra Valley.

The Winemakers' Forum, chaired by David Bicknell, took place on Thursday 8th September in the afternoon following the Exhibitors' Wine Tasting and prior to the presentation dinner.

Vicky Keane, Wine Show coordinator,
on 0417 034 300
or email vickykeane@dcsi.net.au

GIPPSLAND WINE SHOW 2011

 

WINES OF GIPPSLAND INC 2011 TROPHIES 

43 wineries entered 219 wines over 17 categories

 

·        Baw Baw Shire Council  - Wine of the Year 2011 – Ripplebrook Estate 2010 Chardonnay

 

·        Tonnellerie Saint Martin - Most Successful Exhibitor of Show – Purple Hen Winery

 

·        Dream-Time Wholesale Nursery – White Wine of Show – Ripplebrook Estate 2010 Chardonnay

 

·        Graphix Labels Pty Ltd – Red Wine of Show – Purple Hen Wines 2010 Shiraz

 

·        Mal Stewart Wine Services – Best Sparkling Purple Hen Wines 2009 Blanc de Blanc

 

·        Lardner Park Events – Best Chardonnay – Ripplebrook Estate – 2010 Chardonnay

 

·        Bass Coast Shire – Best Other White Wine – D’Angelo Wines – 2010 Sauvignon Blanc

 

·        Tonnerellie Saint Martin – Best Pinot Noir – Purple Hen 2010 Pinot Noir

 

·        MKA Legal Group – Best Shiraz – Purple Hen Wines 2010 Shiraz

 

·        GippsTAFE  - Best Other Red Wine – No Trophy Awarded

 

Winemakers Forum – Committee of Gippsland

Great Local Products – Baw Baw Shire

Supporters Sponsorship – WHK Group