Gold for Gold Coast wineries at Queensland Wine Awards

Two Gold Coast wineries won gold medals at this month’s Queensland Wine Awards.

Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Minister Desley Boyle congratulated the Mount Tamborine Vineyard and Winery and Witches Falls Winery on their achievements at the awards which were announced on December 3.

“The results for Queensland wines this year were the best in the 25 year history of the awards with a record 22 gold medals presented – 12 more than 2006,” Ms Boyle said.

“There were also 27 silver and 115 bronze medals awarded which is outstanding.

“Gold Coast region wineries were well represented in the medal haul. Mount Tamborine Vineyard and Winery won two gold medals – one for its 2005 Tehembrin Merlot and the other for its 2006 Black Shiraz. It also picked up four bronze medals.

“Witches Falls Winery won its gold medal for its 2006 Chardonnay.”

Ms Boyle said Witches Falls also won two silver medals for its Granite Belt 2007 Verdelho and 2005 Granite Belt Chardonnay, as well as six bronze medals.

“Other Gold Coast wineries fared well too and the results are a ringing endorsement of the Queensland wine industry,” Ms Boyle said.

“This is the only wine show that judges only Queensland wines and there were 344 wines entered this year.

“The wines are judged to a national standard. This year’s Chief Judge was Stephen John from the Clare Valley who is one of Australia’s most experienced judges with over 25 years experience.

“The results of the show prove that Queensland Wines are world class.”

Wine is a priority industry for the Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry.

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Media contacts:
Minister Boyle: 3224 2007
Mount Tamborine Vineyard and Winery Ann Hart 5545 3506
Witches Falls Winery Jon Heslop 5545 2609
11 December 2007