2014 Waipara Hills Waipara Valley Riesling wins two Gold Awards

The 2014 Waipara Hills Waipara Valley Riesling has been awarded Gold at The New Zealand International Wine Show and the New World Wine Awards.
 
As the country’s largest wine competition, achieving Gold at The New Zealand International Wine Show is testament to the superb quality of the Waipara Hills Waipara Valley Riesling. The New World Wine Awards is also an achievement to be toasted; with many gold medal wines expected to sell out in a week.
 
Simon McGeorge, Waipara Hills Winemaker says “2014 kept us on our toes from the start, yet the long cool season combined with the experienced hands in the vineyard produced some of the most aromatic wines I’ve had the pleasure to make. We’re very proud to receive this recognition and once again, Waipara shows its class!”
 
“These recent Gold Awards recognise the quality of the various vineyard blocks where our Riesling is grown in the Waipara Valley and the effort that has gone into realising this fruit from our vineyard team. It is generous in flavour, yet a crisp and light wine with an elegant and persistent finish. A chilled glass is a perfect match with hard cheese like Manchego, or a fresh salad with parmesan and roasted walnuts.” Said Simon.
 
This fresh tasting Riesling also achieved silver at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards, Royal Easter Show Wine Awards and the Spiegelau International Wine Competition. Waipara Hills is developing a fine reputation for crafting award winning wines. The range is an elegant expression of all that is true to the South Island of New Zealand.
 
New World Wine Awards:
2014 Waipara Hills Waipara Riesling – Gold
2014 Waipara Hills Waipara Pinot Gris – Silver
2014 Waipara Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – Silver