This year the 2014 Royal Adelaide Wine Show attracted over 2800 entries from over 360 Australian wineries – one of the highest number of entries since the event began.
Judges tasted all the exhibits blind (label undisclosed) over four days, awarding points for colour, clarity, bouquet and palate. Points were then tallied for the awarding of gold, silver and bronze medals, with the trophy winners chosen from among the gold medal winners.
Accolade Wines winemaker Paul Lapsley talks about some of the company’s 2014 Royal Adelaide Wine Show successes.
THE LALLEMAND AUSTRALIA TROPHY
for BEST PINOT NOIR IN SHOW
Trophy sponsored by Lallemand Australia Pty Ltd
Bay of Fires – Class 35 Exhibit No. 15 – Bay of Fires Pinot Noir 2013
THE RADOUX AUSTRALIA TROPHY
for BEST OTHER RED BLEND
Trophy sponsored by Radoux Australia
Brookland Valley – Class 44 Exhibit No. 25 – Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot 2012
THE HURTLE AND NORMAN WALKER TROPHY
for BEST SPARKLING WINE IN SHOW
Trophy sponsored by Cellarbrations Independent Liquor Stores
House Of Arras – Class 56 Exhibit No. 13 – House Of Arras Grand Vintage 2005
More about Paul
Paul Lapsley is Hardys 19th Chief Winemaker and, like all his predecessors, his mission is to fulfil Thomas Hardy’s vision of creating ‘wines that would be prized in all markets around the world.
His dedication and passion for winemaking ensures that all of Hardys wines continue to push the boundaries of viticulture whilst maintaining the high quality of wines for which Hardys is famous. Paul’s incredible palate brings a distinct quality and character to all his wines.
