GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE AWARD WINNING WINES FORTY FIVE WINES - ONE DEFINITIVE GUIDE IRISH WINE SHOW

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1 GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE AWARD WINNING WINES FORTY FIVE WINES - ONE DEFINITIVE GUIDE GOLD STAR AWARD IRISH WINE SHOW AWARD WINNERS

2 2 MONASTERIO DE LAS VIÑAS MACABEO 2015 CARIÑENA SPAIN A classically fragrant dry white wine from Cariñena in the Aragon region of Spain. Floral, light and fresh with lovely white peach and citrus touches and a dry finish. "Balanced and elegant, fruit and freshness - what's not to love?" GOLD STAR AWARD Under 10 Old World White

3 PÉ BRANCO 2015 ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL S I L V E R S T A R W I N N E R S 3 A blend of classic Alentejo varieties with aromas of peaches and citrus. "Fragrant and fresh, great flavours, great value!" SILVER STAR AWARD Under 10 Old World White B R O N Z E S T A R W I N N E R S PORTUGA LEVE VINHO REGIONAL LISBOA 2014, PORTUGAL Fresh lemony wine with tropical and citrus notes and a fruity dry finish. "Light and fresh, perfect lunch wine" BRONZE STAR AWARD Under 10 Old World White

4 4 RIOJA VEGA 2014 RIOJA SPAIN From one of Rioja's oldest bodegas with aromas of red fruit, liquorice, toasted aromas with spice and cinnamon. Silky, balanced and concentrated with lingering focused fruit flavours. "Mature savoury fruit, priced to offer amzing value!" GOLD STAR AWARD Under 10 Old World Red

5 PÉ TINTO 2015 ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL S I L V E R S T A R W I N N E R S 5 Juicy ripe fruits, positively brims with flavours of sweet plums and cherries. "Another winner from the dynamic Alentejo" SILVER STAR AWARD Under 10 Old World Red B R O N Z E S T A R W I N N E R S CABO DA ROCA FISHERMAN 2015 DOURO, PORTUGAL Ripe blackcurrant and plum fruits with herbal freshness. "Baked Plum flavours perfect for pizza!" BRONZE STAR AWARD Under 10 Old World Red

6 6 ADEGA DE PEGÕES COLHEITA SELECCIONADA 2015 SETÚBAL PORTUGAL Portugal's amazing wines have been kept a secret too long just taste this vanilla and tropical fruit tinged, vinous wonder and we'll convince you. A blend of mainly classic Portuguese varieties (Arinto, Antão Vaz and Verdelho) this is complex and satisfying. "Wow... butterscotch mixed with melon on top of peaches and cream - delicious!" GOLD STAR AWARD Under 15 Old World White

7 CENTO CAVALLI, GRILLO 2015 SICILY, ITALY S I L V E R S T A R W I N N E R S 7 Unoaked to preserve the floral and lime zest aromas and crisp fresh flavours.. "Zingy and zesty with a pithy citrus character" SILVER STAR AWARD Under 15 Old World White MARQUÉS DE RISCAL 2015 RUEDA, SPAIN B R O N Z E S T A R W I N N E R S As usual with the Verdejo grape this is packed with fragrance and character fresh, floral and crisp. "Elegant stylish white!" BRONZE STAR AWARD Under 15 Old World White

8 8 FAMILIA CASTAÑO HÉCULA MONASTRELL 2014 YECLA SPAIN The perfect expression of sunny Spain in a glass ripe blueberries, black raspberries and rich liquorice tinted dark fruits. Elegant, full-flavoured, balanced and complex "Deliciously ripe and opulent, a steal!" WINE OF THE YEAR GOLD STAR AWARD Under 15 Old World Red

9 S I L V E R S T A R W I N N E R S 9 SOBREIRO DE PEGÕES "PREMIUM" 2014 SETÚBAL, PORTUGAL A mix of local grapes and Cabernet Sauvignon with spice and rich fruit flavours. "Harmonious, balanced, delicious!" SILVER STAR AWARD Under 15 Old World Red B R O N Z E S T A R W I N N E R S NERO D'AVOLA APPASSIMENTO IGT TANK NO , SICILY, ITALY Made partly with dried grapes this is a warm and fruity wine with opulent dried fig fruit flavours. "A spice-tinged fruity wonder!" BRONZE STAR AWARD Under 15 Old World Red

10 10 VALMIÑOR ALBARIÑO 2015 RÍAS BAIXAS SPAIN From the cool Spanish north western region of Rías Baixas in Galicia, this ultra-typical Albariño combines jasmine aromas, a rich fruity palate with a steely crisp mouth-feel. "There is no more perfect wine for spicy food, for seafood, or for straightforward pleasure." WHITE WINE OF THE YEAR GOLD STAR AWARD Under 20 Old World White

11 S I L V E R S T A R W I N N E R S 11 MÂCON-UCHIZY, CAVE TALMARD 2015 BURGUNDY, FRANCE Unoaked typical Burgundy white from the Macon citrus, pear and lingering complexity. "Poised, complex and fruity!" SILVER STAR AWARD Under 20 Old World White B R O N Z E S T A R W I N N E R S LUGANA SAN BENEDETTO ZENATO 2015 VENETO, ITALY Fragrant dry wine with aromas of white peach and pear and a dry clean finish. "A honey scented gem!" BRONZE STAR AWARD Under 20 Old World White

12 12 SAN ALEJANDRO "LAS ROCAS" VIÑAS VIEJAS 2013 CALATAYUD SPAIN Made from 70 year old Garnacha (Grenache) vines this has ripe dense fruit flavours combined with spicy touches and a hint of exotica. "Blackberry and mocha fruits with a side order of toast!" GOLD STAR AWARD Under 20 Old World Red

13 S I L V E R S T A R W I N N E R S MASI POSSESSIONI ROSSO SERÉGO ALIGHIERI VENETO, ITALY Made with Valpolicella/Amarone's great Corvina grape red fruits, spicy and fresh. "Luscious and satisfying!" SILVER STAR AWARD Under 20 Old World Red B R O N Z E S T A R W I N N E R S MAS DE BOISLAUZON CÔTES DU RHÔNE VILLAGES 2014 RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE Biodynamic and Organic with concentrated blackcurrant and ripe fruit flavours. "Perfumed, elegant and complex!" BRONZE STAR AWARD Under 20 Old World Red

14 14 EL CAMINO TORRONTES SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015 MENDOZA, ARGENTINA Fragrant Argentinian Torrontes mixes with dry Sauvignon Blanc to give double pleasure exotic perfumed fruits with steely citrus acidity. "Bursting with apricots and flowers but also refreshing this would be a great match for Asian food." GOLD STAR AWARD Under 10 New World White

15 S I L V E R S T A R W I N N E R S 15 OSAADO CHARDONNAY 2016 SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA Pale gold colour, stone-fruit, apples and lemon aromas with a touch of honey-lingering floral finish. "A tropical fruit delight of a wine!" SILVER STAR AWARD Under 10 New World White B R O N Z E S T A R W I N N E R S THE ACCOMPLICE CHARDONNAY DE BORTOLI 2015 RIVERINA, AUSTRALIA Aromas of peach and nectarine with hints of vanilla, balanced and fresh. "Creamy textured fruity pleasures!" BRONZE STAR AWARD Under 10 New World White

16 16 THE LANDINGS SHIRAZ/CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015 SOUTH-EAST AUSTRALIA Australia's classic blend of Shiraz-Cabernet from a family owned vineyard. Blackcurrant and plum fruit, spice hints and soft tannins, ripe and satisfying. "Violet scented juicy fruits, perfect for pizza or posh dinners." GOLD STAR AWARD Under 10 New World Red

17 S I L V E R S T A R W I N N E R S 17 SANTA CAROLINA CELLAR SELECTION MERLOT 2015 CENTRAL VALLEY, CHILE Ruby red colour, ripe intense aromas of red fruits and plums, soft and satisfying. "Fabulously fruity, especially for the price!" SILVER STAR AWARD Under 10 New World Red B R O N Z E S T A R W I N N E R S MEERESTEIN SHIRAZ / MOURVEDRE 2015 WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA A rhone blend from South Africa chocolate-tinged ripe berry fruits. "Ripe and pleasing with lashings of fruit!" BRONZE STAR AWARD Under 10 New World Red

18 18 FAIRFIELDS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015 MARLBOROUGH NEW ZEALAND Peaches and nectarines mixed with green apples - a rich palette of flavours combine to make a balanced serious wine that shows off the great New Zealand region of Marlborough. "This has a veritable cartload of flavours, all of which I loved!" GOLD STAR AWARD Under 15 New World White

19 S I L V E R S T A R W I N N E R S 19 ANDERRA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2014 CENTRAL VALLEY, CHILE From the makers of Mouton-Rothschild, a classic grapefruit and lime flavoured Sauvignon. "Peppery fresh zesty wine!" SILVER STAR AWARD Under 15 New World White MASI PASSO BLANCO 2016 UCO VALLEY, ARGENTINA B R O N Z E S T A R W I N N E R S A fragrant exuberant blend of Italy (pinot-grigio) and Argentina (torrontes). "Rose-petal scented lusciousness!" BRONZE STAR AWARD Under 15 New World White

20 20 MONTES CLASSIC SERIES CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014 COLCHAGUA, CHILE A serious wine with vanilla influenced red and blackcurrant fruits, smoke and cedar, richness and complexity. "Inky fruity intensity how can they do this much richness for this price?" GOLD STAR AWARD Under 15 New World Red

21 S I L V E R S T A R W I N N E R S 21 ANDERRA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013 CENTRAL VALLEY, CHILE Blackcurrant and mocha aromas, ripe generous fruits. "Classical Cabernet - cedar and black fruits!" SILVER STAR AWARD Under 15 New World Red MONCAGUA MALBEC 2014 MENDOZA, ARGENTINA B R O N Z E S T A R W I N N E R S Deep fresh red fleshy plum flavours, lingering juicy flavours. "Black Forest Gateau in a glass!" BRONZE STAR AWARD Under 15 New World Red

22 22 NEIL ELLIS GROENEKLOOF SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015 STELLENBOSCH SOUTH AFRICA From a cool maritime region not far from Cape Town this tropical fruit and herbal tinged wine has lovely intensity and freshness. "Scintillating dry white with a lovely viscous lemon character it's not often you find a Sauvignon this complex." GOLD STAR AWARD Under 20 New World White

23 S I L V E R S T A R W I N N E R S 23 TIKI SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015 MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND From a family-owned Marlborough producer packed with tropical fruits but with a crisp finish. "Floral fragrant notes tamed lemony freshness!" SILVER STAR AWARD Under 20 New World White B R O N Z E S T A R W I N N E R S ALTALAND TORRONTES 2015 SALTA, ARGENTINA Elegant and ripe with floral and lemon aromas, a ripe -fruit pallete with a hint of spice. "Lemon-pineapple flavours perfect for spicy food!" BRONZE STAR AWARD Under 20 New World White

24 24 JORDAN THE PROSPECTOR SYRAH 2014 STELLENBOSCH SOUTH AFRICA From a family owned winery in historic Stellenbosch, rich dark chocolate, black fruits and pepper with a stony fresh edge. "A blockbuster -leather, tobacco and an abundance of supremely tasty ripe fruit!" GOLD STAR AWARD Under 20 New World Red

25 S I L V E R S T A R W I N N E R S 25 KAIKEN ULTRA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014 MENDOZA, ARGENTINA An elegant complex wine with tobacco and black fruit character with soft tannins. "Generously fruity - Where's my steak?" SILVER STAR AWARD Under 20 New World Red B R O N Z E S T A R W I N N E R S PENFOLDS KOONUNGA HILL SHIRAZ CABERNET 2011 SOUTH AUSTRALIA Shiraz-Cabernet blend with blueberry, cranberry aromas and a supple generous palate. "Characterful, complex, crowd-pleaser!" BRONZE STAR AWARD Under 20 New World Red

26 26 BARTON & GUESTIER PASSEPORT ROSÉ D'ANJOU 2015 LOIRE VALLEY FRANCE From one of the world's most famous rosé regions this is exactly what you would expect salmon pink colour, fragrant red-currants and summer fruits and a dry lingering berry-skin finish. "Dry, delicately fruited and elegant - perfectly composed like a love letter from an exotic prince" GOLD STAR AWARD Under 15 Rosé Collection

27 S I L V E R S T A R W I N N E R S 27 MEERESTEIN CINSAULT ROSÉ 2016 WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA Pale rosé with aromas of cranberries and hints of pink grapefruit and orange peel "Raspberries and Peach-Melba - what's not to love?!" SILVER STAR AWARD Under 15 Rosé Collection B R O N Z E S T A R W I N N E R S CÔTES DU RHÔNE ST ESPRIT ROSÉ DELAS FRÈRE 2014 RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE Delicate pale rosé with aromas of pears, pomegranates and raspberries, fresh finish. "Strawberry cream with caramel hints!" BRONZE STAR AWARD Under 15 Rosé Collection

28 28 CREMANT DE BOURGOGNE SIMONNET-FEBVRE NV BURGUNDY FRANCE Great house, great region, classic complex sparkling wine from Burgundy with exotic lemon-lime fruit, brioche and pebble aromas, fruity and fresh. "Sherbet and cream, fun-filled fantastic fizz!" GOLD STAR AWARD Under 25 Sparkling Wine

29 S I L V E R S T A R W I N N E R S 29 TORRI DE LA MARCA PROSECCO FRIZZANTE NV TREVISO, ITALY Fine fresh fizz with stone-fruit aromas and a lemon curd dry finish. "Just Peachy!" SILVER STAR AWARD Under 25 Sparkling Wine B R O N Z E S T A R W I N N E R S PERLAGE SGÀJO ORGANIC PROSECCO SPUMANTE NV VALDOBBIADENE, ITALY Extra-dry Prosecco from a classic region apple-apricot fruits and solid persistent fizz. "Peachy pleasures!" BRONZE STAR AWARD Under 25 Sparkling Wine

30 30 LOUIS ROEDERER BRUT PREMIER NV CHAMPAGNE FRANCE From the great old family run Champagne house of Louis Roederer (makers of Cristal). Classic Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay blend, long aged exotic complex classic Champagne. "Why don't all famous Champagnes taste this good?" GOLD STAR AWARD Under 60 Champagne

31 S I L V E R S T A R W I N N E R S 31 SEGURA VIUDAS BRUT RESERVA HEREDAD NV PENEDÈS, SPAIN Vanilla, baked bread and ripe fruit aromas, velvety and fresh. "Smooth opearator - lively and characterful!" SILVER STAR AWARD Under 60 Sparkling B R O N Z E S T A R W I N N E R S CHAMPAGNE DEUTZ BRUT CLASSIC NV CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE Acacia flowers, brioche and ripe apples, finely textured bubbles, silky finish. "Floral, focused, and finely-balanced fizz!" BRONZE STAR AWARD Under 60 Champagne

32 IRELAND S STAR AWARD WINNING WINES COLLECTION IS AN ECLECTIC SELECTION OF WINES SPECIALLY CHOSEN BY TRAINED WINE TASTERS USING BLIND TASTING TECHNIQUES