Awards and Accolades

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Held in conjunction with Wine For Asia, the Wine Style Asia Award 2011 has achieved international recognition as the region’s most premium wine award, celebrating top quality wines for the Asian palate and market.

Known for attracting entrants with a high standard, Wine Style Asia Award (WSAA) recognises both quality and diversity in the wines. The award saw over 460 entries in its latest installment. It produced 3 Trophy, 32 Gold, 114 Silver and 136 Bronze award-winning wines.

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AWC Vienna is the world’s largest wine valuation and the only international wine valuation in Austria which is officially approved by the European Union for the purpose of granting awards for wines!

The panel of experts of awc vienna 2011 consists of national and international oenologists, wine experts, sommeliers, gastronomers, wine traders and journalits. The prerequisite for admission as member of the panel is the attestation of an official wine tasting exam according to the Austrian Wine Law or to an equivalent international sensorical experience.

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The San Francisco International Wine Competition, the largest, most influential international wine competition in America, is judged by a prestigious panel of nationally recognized wine experts. Judging is based on a blind, consensual procedure, ensuring competitive integrity as it remains the nation's most respected wine competition

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Conte Estate ‘Middle Tatta’ McLaren Vale Cabernet Shiraz 2008:Earthy on the nose with mushroom earthy flavlours very enjoyable 91 points and great value at just $20

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SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION STAFF

Director

Robert Whitley, Creators Syndicate & Reuters & Wine Review Online

Robert is a syndicated wine columnist with more than 20 years of experience as a wine journalist. He writes the weekly Wine Talk column for the Creators Syndicate as well as a monthly Vine Talk column for the Reuters news service. Robert also is Publisher of Wine Review Online, an online wine publication that attracts more than one million visitors annualy and nearly 500,000 page views per month.

Chief Judge

Michael Franz, Editor, Wine Review Online

Michael is the Editor of the online wine publication Wine Review Online. He also contributes a monthly column and weekly reviews. Michael wrote a bi-weekly wine column for the Washington Post for a number of years before accepting the position at Wine Review Online. He also contributes to a number of national and international publications and has judged wine competitions the world over.

Assistant Director

Rich Cook, California Grapevine

Rich is a regular on the California Grapevine tasting panel and creator of Wine Wise Web, a wine blog.

EDITORIAL:
Held in conjunction with Wine For Asia, the Wine Style Asia Award 2011 has achieved international recognition as the region’s most premium wine award, celebrating top quality wines for the Asian palate and market.

Known for attracting entrants with a high standard, Wine Style Asia Award (WSAA) recognises both quality and diversity in the wines. The award saw over 460 entries in its latest installment. It produced 3 Trophy, 32 Gold, 114 Silver and 136 Bronze award-winning wines.

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The China Wine Awards (CWA) are the only awards in the world judged specifically for the China market. It is entirely focused on consumer preferences and demand. In addition, the CWA are unique in that they are open for entry by both producers and distributers looking to enter and succeed in China.

The China Wine Awards discovers the wines that will be major hits in China. Every aspect of the wine is thoroughly considered from the aroma and palette through to the label design.

“It is always amazing when during tastings local buyers tell us when something is their favourite wine ever and ask where and when they can buy it!” Kelly England, China Wine Awards.

EDITORIAL:
The San Francisco International Wine Competition, the largest, most influential international wine competition in America, is judged by a prestigious panel of nationally recognized wine experts. Judging is based on a blind, consensual procedure, ensuring competitive integrity as it remains the nation's most respected wine competition.

EDITORIAL:
AWC Vienna is the world’s largest wine valuation and the only international wine valuation in Austria which is officially approved by the European Union for the purpose of granting awards for wines!

The panel of experts of awc vienna 2011 consists of national and international oenologists, wine experts, sommeliers, gastronomers, wine traders and journalits. The prerequisite for admission as member of the panel is the attestation of an official wine tasting exam according to the Austrian Wine Law or to an equivalent international sensorical experience.

EDITORIAL:
SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION STAFF

Director

Robert Whitley, Creators Syndicate & Reuters & Wine Review Online

Robert is a syndicated wine columnist with more than 20 years of experience as a wine journalist. He writes the weekly Wine Talk column for the Creators Syndicate as well as a monthly Vine Talk column for the Reuters news service. Robert also is Publisher of Wine Review Online, an online wine publication that attracts more than one million visitors annualy and nearly 500,000 page views per month.

Chief Judge

Michael Franz, Editor, Wine Review Online

Michael is the Editor of the online wine publication Wine Review Online. He also contributes a monthly column and weekly reviews. Michael wrote a bi-weekly wine column for the Washington Post for a number of years before accepting the position at Wine Review Online. He also contributes to a number of national and international publications and has judged wine competitions the world over.

Assistant Director

Rich Cook, California Grapevine

Rich is a regular on the California Grapevine tasting panel and creator of Wine Wise Web, a wine blog.

EDITORIAL:
AWC Vienna is the world’s largest wine valuation and the only international wine valuation in Austria which is officially approved by the European Union for the purpose of granting awards for wines!

The panel of experts of awc vienna 2011 consists of national and international oenologists, wine experts, sommeliers, gastronomers, wine traders and journalits. The prerequisite for admission as member of the panel is the attestation of an official wine tasting exam according to the Austrian Wine Law or to an equivalent international sensorical experience.

EDITORIAL:

EDITORIAL:
The San Francisco International Wine Competition, the largest, most influential international wine competition in America, is judged by a prestigious panel of nationally recognized wine experts. Judging is based on a blind, consensual procedure, ensuring competitive integrity as it remains the nation's most respected wine competition

EDITORIAL:
SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION STAFF

Director

Robert Whitley, Creators Syndicate & Reuters & Wine Review Online

Robert is a syndicated wine columnist with more than 20 years of experience as a wine journalist. He writes the weekly Wine Talk column for the Creators Syndicate as well as a monthly Vine Talk column for the Reuters news service. Robert also is Publisher of Wine Review Online, an online wine publication that attracts more than one million visitors annualy and nearly 500,000 page views per month.

Chief Judge

Michael Franz, Editor, Wine Review Online

Michael is the Editor of the online wine publication Wine Review Online. He also contributes a monthly column and weekly reviews. Michael wrote a bi-weekly wine column for the Washington Post for a number of years before accepting the position at Wine Review Online. He also contributes to a number of national and international publications and has judged wine competitions the world over.

Assistant Director

Rich Cook, California Grapevine

Rich is a regular on the California Grapevine tasting panel and creator of Wine Wise Web, a wine blog.

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Held in conjunction with Wine For Asia, the Wine Style Asia Award 2011 has achieved international recognition as the region’s most premium wine award, celebrating top quality wines for the Asian palate and market.

Known for attracting entrants with a high standard, Wine Style Asia Award (WSAA) recognises both quality and diversity in the wines. The award saw over 460 entries in its latest installment. It produced 3 Trophy, 32 Gold, 114 Silver and 136 Bronze award-winning wines.