Published Tuesday, 11 December, 2007 at 04:43 PM
Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry
The Honourable Desley Boyle
Gold rush for Granite Belt wineries at Queensland Wine Awards
Granite belt wineries starred at the Queensland Wine Awards, taking out three major trophies and 15 gold medals.
Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Minister Desley Boyle congratulated the nine local wineries that performed so well at the awards which were announced earlier this month (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.
“Wineries situated in the Granite Belt did particularly well. The trophy for Best Queensland Fortified Wine went to Ballandean Estate for its 1986 Red Liqueur Muscat.
“Ballandean bagged three gold medals too - one for its Muscat and the others for its 2006 Chardonnay and 2007 White Pearl.
“The Best Queensland Red Wine trophy was awarded to Hidden Creek for its 2006 Rooklyn Shiraz and the Best Queensland Dessert Wine trophy went to Heritage Wines for its 2006 Botrytis Chardonnay.
“Ballandean had further success with four silver and four bronze medals while Heritage Wines was awarded one silver and two bronze medals and Hidden Creek two silver and one bronze medal.
Ms Boyle said the other Granite Belt wineries awarded gold medals were:
• Bungawarra Wines 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
• Harrington Glen 2003 Reserve Shiraz
• Lucas Estate 2006 Merlot
• Lucas Estate 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
• Ravens Croft 2007 Verdelho
• Robert Channon Wines 2007 Verdelho
• Robert Channon Wines 2007 Pinot Gris
• Robert Channon Wines 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
• Summit Estate 2005 Petit Verdot
• Summit Estate 2006 Shiraz Pinot Noir
“This is the only wine show that judges only Queensland wines and there were 344 wines entered this year,” Ms Boyle said.
“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 are a wonderful endorsement of the quality of Queensland wines, especially those produced in the Granite Belt.”
Wine is a priority industry for the Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry.
Ends
Media contacts:
Minister Boyle 3224 2007
Ballandean Estatate Angelo Puglisi 4684 1226
Hidden Creek Jim Barnes 4684 1383
Heritage Wines Bryce Kassulke 4685 2197
11 December 2007
Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Minister Desley Boyle congratulated the nine local wineries that performed so well at the awards which were announced earlier this month (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.
“Wineries situated in the Granite Belt did particularly well. The trophy for Best Queensland Fortified Wine went to Ballandean Estate for its 1986 Red Liqueur Muscat.
“Ballandean bagged three gold medals too - one for its Muscat and the others for its 2006 Chardonnay and 2007 White Pearl.
“The Best Queensland Red Wine trophy was awarded to Hidden Creek for its 2006 Rooklyn Shiraz and the Best Queensland Dessert Wine trophy went to Heritage Wines for its 2006 Botrytis Chardonnay.
“Ballandean had further success with four silver and four bronze medals while Heritage Wines was awarded one silver and two bronze medals and Hidden Creek two silver and one bronze medal.
Ms Boyle said the other Granite Belt wineries awarded gold medals were:
• Bungawarra Wines 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
• Harrington Glen 2003 Reserve Shiraz
• Lucas Estate 2006 Merlot
• Lucas Estate 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
• Ravens Croft 2007 Verdelho
• Robert Channon Wines 2007 Verdelho
• Robert Channon Wines 2007 Pinot Gris
• Robert Channon Wines 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
• Summit Estate 2005 Petit Verdot
• Summit Estate 2006 Shiraz Pinot Noir
“This is the only wine show that judges only Queensland wines and there were 344 wines entered this year,” Ms Boyle said.
“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 are a wonderful endorsement of the quality of Queensland wines, especially those produced in the Granite Belt.”
Wine is a priority industry for the Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry.
Ends
Media contacts:
Minister Boyle 3224 2007
Ballandean Estatate Angelo Puglisi 4684 1226
Hidden Creek Jim Barnes 4684 1383
Heritage Wines Bryce Kassulke 4685 2197
11 December 2007