International Wine Challenge 2023 names wines and winemakers of the year

New Zealand's Natalie Christensen named IWC's White Winemaker of the Year New Zealand'sNatalie Christensen named IWC's White Winemaker of the Year -  Natalie Christensen,chief winemaker atYealands Wine Group,has been awarded the prestigious title ofIWC White Winemaker of the Year. Yealands Wine Group also won 12 medals as well as the  New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Trophyfor itsYealands Estate Single Block S1 Sauvignon Blanc 2022. -  Marlborough producerGiesen...

LONDON, 19/07/2023 (informazione.news - comunicati stampa - cibi e bevande)

-  chief winemaker at has been awarded the prestigious title of . Yealands Wine Group also won 12 medals as well as the for its .

-  Marlborough producer  also shone, achieving 20 medals as well as the  for its  

-  The went to Greystone Wines in Waipara for its

An impressive first came for Chile , which claimed the award.

-  This title went to , chief winemaker at . In total, the Maipo Valley winery claimed twelve medals as well as all three of the country's regional trophies plus the This went to its which judges described as "Fruity with plums, bramble fruit, forest and mulberries."

Argentina's reputation for world-class Malbec was left in no doubt as the nation reclaimed the which it last won in 2018.

-  This title went to for its "incredibly vibrant and intense" which also won the and the

-  Argentinian producer Bodega Argento won the with which judges described as "aromatic with rose petals and cooked fruit."

 commented: "It's wonderful to see the Red Winemaker of the Year go to a Chilean producer for the first time. Viña Undurraga had a spectacular year and beating all other nations to claim this prestigious title proves that Rafael's exceptional talent can stand up to the expertise of Old World producers."

 

 

The full list of Trophy and Champion award winners at the 2023 International Wine Challenge released on 4 July can be found

In its 39 year, the International Wine Challenge is widely acknowledged as the world's most rigorous, impartial, influential and global wine competition. The IWC assesses every wine 'blind' and judges each for its faithfulness to style, region and vintage. Awards include medals (Gold, Silver, Bronze) and Commended awards. Trophies are awarded to the very best wines in each category. The International Wine Challenge is committed to helping consumers discover great wine, and the medals offer a trusted guarantee of quality.

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