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Decanter World Wine Awards ABS Results 2021

ABS Wine Agencies, Mon 12 Jul 2021

Decanter World Wine Awards ABS Results 2021

Congratulations to all our producers for the results in the 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards, with a special mention to Vins Auvigue, Sons of Eden and Campbells of Rutherglen for winning Platinum awards. 

 

Platinum Awards

Vins Auvigue Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes 2019
Rating: Platinum 97 Points

"Fresh and lovely nose of stone fruits and candied orange peel with creamy notes and stoney mineral nuances. Rich with power yet elegant and classy, complex with a nicely-balanced acidity." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here. 

 

Sons of Eden Romulus Shiraz, Barossa Valley 2018
Rating: Platinum 97 Points

"Classic Barossa Shiraz on the nose: mint and eucalyptus alongside sweet dark fruit, engine oil and smoky bacon. Very complex with an overlay of quality oak, the supple tannins in immaculate balance, the length astonishing. Utterly superb!" View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here. 

 

Campbells of Rutherglen Merchant Prince Rare Muscat NV
Rating: Platinum 97 Points

"Super concentrated with glass clinging viscosity. Intense exotic spice nose of lemongrass, tamarind, and dried mango. The vibrant tangerine acidity on the palate balances layers of barley malt, dark chocolate, dried fig, and brazil nuts." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here. 

 

Gold Awards

Tokara Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Rating: Gold 96 Points

"Dark black savoury, herby fruits, black tea, and orange peel with a sleek polished mineral palate. Very deft oak brings tannin and spice. Great potential."  View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here. 

 

Campbells of Rutherglen Isabella Rare Topaque NV
Rating: Gold 96 Points

"Beautiful intensity and complexity, with intriguing notes of celery salt, dried raspberry and cold tea alongside dried figs, extremely sweet molasses, black olives and ginger ale. Very, very long." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here. 

 

Vins Auvigue Pouilly-Fuissé Solutré 2019
Rating: Gold 95 Points

"Perfumed nose of pineapple, oatmeal, toasty oak and a spicy, almost peaty character. Ripe golden fruits on the palate, rich attack with plenty of weight." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Tokara Directors Reserve White 2018
Rating: Gold 95 Points

"A serious barrel-fermented Sauvignon. Waxy lemon aromas with toasted sesame seed. A fresh, mineral palate with concentrated apricot and lemon fruit and a focused finish. Impressive." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Campbells Rutherglen Topaque NV
Rating: Gold 95 Points

"Hallmark notes of black tea, fresh hay, dried apricot and a hint of tangerine zest, with gorgeous caramel, roasted almond and honey. A long, lovely wine with a treacly finish."  View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Silver Awards

Jordan Wine Cobblers Hill 2017
Rating: Silver 94 Points

"A glorious balance of dark cherry and black plum with cinnamon spice. A good structure, with silky but film tannins." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Tokara Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Rating: Silver 93 Points

"Wonderful concentration on the palate. Flavours of passionfruit, guava, nettle, and green fig. Vivid acidity, concentrated and a long, zesty finish."  View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Jordan Wine Estate Nine Yards Chardonnay 2019
Rating: Silver 93 Points

"Youthful yet complex, with apple, lemon, toast and a whiff of stony wet chalk. Classy savoury new oak. A lot going on." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Sons of Eden Remus Shiraz 2018
Rating: Silver 93 Points

"Delicious medley of ripe dark plum and red apple crumble. Palate is spicy with dark chocolate undertones and bramble fruits. Complex, soft and long." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Sons of Eden Marschall Shiraz 2019
Rating: Silver 93 Points

"Alluring, perfumed nose of vanilla spice, herbs and dark blue berries, which return on the seamless palate alongside black olive tapenade" View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Fabiano I Fondatori, Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva 2015
Rating: Silver 93 Points

"Fruit cake and potpourri nose. A round and creamy palate with firm tannins and dried herbs on the finish." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Campbells Rutherglen Muscat NV
Rating: Silver 93 Points

"Lifted aromas of peach iced tea and dried apricot. The palate shows treacle toffee, barley sugar, marmalade with a lovely citrusy freshness." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Devil’s Corner Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Rating: Silver 92 Points

"Impressively aromatic and generous, in what is a powerful combination of herbal and exotic flavours alongside a facet of wet stone."  View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Hedonist Shiraz 2019
Rating: Silver 92 Points

"Perfumed and pretty, with bright blue fruits, blackberry and liquorice, augmented by olive and dark spices on ripe, rounded tannins."  View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Sons of Eden Zephyrus Shiraz 2019
Rating: Silver 92 Points

"Opulent, complex and suggestive, with masses of layered elegance, blessed with dark berries, smoke, spice and restrained oak." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

David Finlayson Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Rating: Silver 92 Points

"Fresh and light on its feet. Polished black & red fruit flavours. Young tannin on the dry, long finish. Very attractive." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Tokara Directors Reserve Red 2018
Rating: Silver 92 Points

"A rich, dense, earthy red with black plum, vanilla spice, freshly-tilled earth, and a hint of olive." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Dr Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten Reserve GG 2014
Rating: Silver 91 Points

"Cut red apple, butter toast & straw with candied lemon notes. Rich & concentrated with a light hint of petrol." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Louis Guntrum Nierstein Hipping Riesling GG 2018
Rating: Silver 91 Points

"A firm, lemony nose. Sweet, spiced peach fruit and appetising pastry notes make up the palate. A mixture of stone & tropical notes close the finish." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Zevenwacht Old Vine Chenin 2020
Rating: Silver 91 Points

"Rich cinnamon and red apple join yellow orchard fruit nuances with grilled nuts and honeyed green fruits. A fine, attractive effort." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Louis Guntrum Reserve Pinot Noir 2017
Rating: Silver 91 Points

"Rustic but fresh red berry fruit with some herbal sappiness. Dry & lively with tangy ripe fruit with hints of mocha. Grainy tannins."  View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Quinta do Portal Quinta dos Muros Vintage Port 2018
Rating: Silver 91 Points

"An extractive stalky nose with black olives. Big and firm on the palate with bitter-sweet notes and dry tannins." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Quinta do Portal Vintage Port 2018
Rating: Silver 91 Points

"Rich, high alcohol with brooding hedgerow fruit on the nose. Dense with firm gritty tannins. On track for something good." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Zevenwacht 7even Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Rating: Silver 90 Points

"Energetic, with fresh green bean, nettle, and asparagus flavours. Full and textural with juicy freshness running through to the finish." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Hahndorf Hill Gru Gruner Veltliner 2020
Rating: Silver 90 Points

"Rich and succulent style, with lifted spice and nettles elevating sweet apricot, yellow peach and tropical fruit" View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Zevenwacht Tin Mine White 2019
Rating: Silver 90 Points

"Green apple, white peach, and jasmine tea with a wonderfully precise acidity and fruit that builds in intensity on the palate." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

twill Cellars Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2018
Rating: Silver 90 Points

"A refreshing blend of citrus peel, grapefruit, white peach, and notes of toast and liquorice. Refreshing acidity with satisfying length." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Vins Auvigue Mâcon-Solutré 2019
Rating: Silver 90 Points

"Ripe tangerine and pineapple chunk aromas. Rounded, generous and spicy, with a refreshing acidity and a pleasing salivating finish. Premium." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Vins Auvigue Chênes Saint-Véran 2019
Rating: Silver 90 Points

"Tropical nose, showing pineapple, mango, five spice and vanilla. Structured and powerful, with a rich middle and zingy, refreshing finish." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Jordan Wine Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2019
Rating: Silver 90 Points

"Rich aromatics of citrus cordial and cinnamon. The palate offers marmalade on toast with notes of cinnamon, clove, and roasted pineapple." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Grgich Hills Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay 2018
Rating: Silver 90 Points

"Simple green-tinged fruits balance with fresh lemon, then richer touches of honey, butter, and acacia. Rich and a touch savoury." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Dr Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Rielsing Auslese 1995
Rating: Silver 90 Points

"Evolved notes of petrol, beeswax, honey, & hay. Complex, full bodied & sophisticated. Great acid provides balance to the sweetness." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

David Finlayson Camino Africana Reserve Pinot Noir 2018
Rating: Silver 90 Points

"Warm, spicy, jammy red and black fruits, with a charcoal ember smoky note. A bold, but well-constructed wine." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Domaine Galuval Cairanne La Montagnec 2019
Rating: Silver 90 Points

"Very dark and powerful, with ripe sweet berries, oak and spices. Intense, with nice acidity and texture. Extreme wine, well put together" View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Domaine Galuval Les Collines, Rasteau 2019
Rating: Silver 90 Points

"Big, intense wine with lots of extraction and oak, with ripe cassis and good weight on the palate. Polished and modern." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Syrah 2019
Rating: Silver 90 Points

"Slightly wood on the nose balanced with fresh black fruits and creamy oak on the palate. Juicy & approachable on the finish with blue fruit and freshness." View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.

 

Grgich Hills Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Rating: Silver 90 Points

"Perfumed with blueberries, spice, and dried violets layering a concentrated dark fruit core with sweet oak, through a mouthful of ripe chalky tannins" View at DWWA here. View our tasting note here.