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ABS 2020 International Wine Challenge Results

ABS Wine Agencies, Fri 27 Nov 2020

ABS 2020 International Wine Challenge Results

Congratulations to all our producers for the results in the 2020 International Wine Challenge, with a special mention to Casas del Bosque for winning the Chilean Sweet Wine trophy. To view all results from the IWC, click here

 

CHILEAN SWEET WINE TROPHY

Casas del Bosque Noble Late Harvest Riesling 2018 - 95 points

"A breathtakingly beautiful wine with a bouquet of orange, sage, jasmine and apricot with a zing of lime zest and chalky mineral character. Epic length"

Panel Chair: Martin Moran MW | Co-Chair: Sam Caporn MW

View our tasting note here

 

SILVER AWARDS

Bon Courage Jacques Bruere Brut Reserve 2012 - 91 Points

"Deep golden colour with white cherry, bruised apple and butterscotch with notes of toast and apple crumble." 

Panel Chair: Sam Caporn MW | Co-Chair: Helen McGinn

View our tasting note here

 

Casas del Bosque Reserva Pinot Noir 2018 - 91 points

"Pale hue. Lovely cherry fruit and a touch of cinnamon spice; crisp fresh finish - delicate style." 

Panel Chair: Nick Adams MW | Co-Chair: Jamie Goode

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Casas del Bosque Pequenas Producciones Syrah 2018 - 90 points

"Blackberry fruits on nose very fresh and balanced elegant restrained style. Very much a cool climate style."

Panel Chair: Anne Burchett | Co-Chair: Tim Atkin MW

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Hope Family Quest Red 2017 - 91 points

Opaque, lovely minty nose. Fresh, layered, elegant black fruit concentration with supple tannins and a long finish.

Panel Chair: Anne Burchett | Co-Chair: Sarah Abbott MW

 

Hope Family Treana Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 - 90 points

"Ripe fruit with a hint of spice and chocolate. Taught, tight and concentrated - Broad palate."

Panel Chair: Anne Burchett | Co-Chair: Sarah Abbott MW

 

Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 - 90 points

"Dense, solid, ripe, black fruit - soft oak and vanilla notes. brilliant fruit and good structure - Fresh."

Panel Chair: Anne Burchett | Co-Chair: Sarah Abbott MW

View our tasting note here