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We are please again to announce that we have recieved a Silver and Bronze at the 2010 Winewise Small Vigneron Awards.
Silver - 2008 Rider Shiraz
Bronze - 2009 Rider Pinot Gris
The 2010 Small Vigneron Awards were limited to producers who crushed 250 tonnes or less for their own label in the 2010 vintage. Judging by one of Australia's most experienced panels was undertaken according to the highest Australian show standards. Gold, Silver and Bronze awards were allocated and Trophies awarded to the best varietals and blends. Winewise recommend all medals winners to our subscribers.
2010 Judging Panel:
Chairman
Lester Jesberg (Winewise)
Panel Chairs
James Halliday (Wine critic and author)
Ian McKenzie (Consulting Oenologist)
Samantha Connew (Tower Estate, Hunter Valley)
Tim Knappstein (Riposte, Adelaide Hills)
Tim James (Consulting Oenologist)
Judges
Alex McKay (Collector Wines, Canberra District)
Bryan Currie (West End, Griffith)
Adam Foster (Syrahmi, Victoria)
Jeremy Stockman (formerly Manager, Fine Wine, Vintage Cellars)
David Bicknell (Oakridge, Yarra Valley)
Sarah Crowe (Swish Wines, Hunter Valley)
Len Sorbello (Winewise)
Phil Trickett (Winewise)
Ray Wilson (Winewise)
Debbie Pearce (Winewise)
Associates
Nick Spencer (Eden Road, Canberra)
Chris Carpenter (Lark Hill, Bungendore)
Simon Killeen (Cassella, Griffith)
Nick O'Leary (Nick O'Leary Wines, Canberra)
Fergus McGhie (Mount Majura, Canberra)