May The Finest Win
By Jasmine Lee
A total of 128 awards were presented during the American Express Tower Club Wine Awards 2010, a record high in its six-year history.
Blind-tasted and judged by a discerning group of 47 Tower Club Members, American Express card members and wine consultants, these wines stood out amongst the 323 entries in 12 categories submitted. They were further broken down by price tiers.
The Awards is unique as it recognises quality wines that offer most value for money in Singapore. The judging session was held on Saturday, September 12, 2009, moderated by wine consultant Ch’ng Poh Tiong.
C T Ng, general manager of Tower Club Singapore, believed that due recognition is accorded to the winning wines and quality wine distributors, for their efforts in exploring new grounds and opportunities to bring in more exotic top quality wines to consumers.
Four Best of the Best wines were chosen from 28 Gold award winners. The Auntsfield Heritage Pinot Noir 2005 Marlborough from New Zealand emerged as the Champion Wine for the night. Some of the winners:
Champion Wine
New World Single Varietal Red (Tier 2)
Auntsfield Heritage Pinot Noir 2005 Marlborough, 2005
New Zealand
Local distributor: Rubicon Reserve Wines Pte Ltd
Best of the Best
New World Single Varietal Red (Tier 1)
Barwang Shiraz 2007 Hilltops, 2007
Australia
Local distributor: Hai Choo Wine & Spirits (Sine 1987)
New World Sauvignon Blanc (Tier 1)
Gibbston Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Marlborough, 2008
New Zealand
Local distributor: The Singapore Straits Wine Company Pte Ltd
New World Blended Red (Tier 1)
Cranswick Lakefield Shiraz Cabernet, 2008
Australia
Local distributor: Mojo Wine Singapore
Old World Blended Red (Tier 2)
Campo di Sasso IL Pino di Biserno 2006 Toscana, 2006
Italy
Local distributor: Culina Pte Ltd
Gold Award for Champagne (Tier 3)
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Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV Reims, FranceLocal distributor: Renaissance Premier Cru Brut NV Chigny Les Roses, FranceLocal distributor: Hock Tong Bee Pte Ltd Gosset Grande Reserve Brut NV Ay, FranceLocal distributor: The Singapore Straits Wine Company Pte Ltd
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Gold Award for New World Sauvignon Blanc (Tier 1)
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Main Divide Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Marlborough, 2007
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Gold Award for New World Chardonay (Tier 1)
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Rochford Macedon Ranges Chardonnay, 2004
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Gold Award for New World Other Whites (Tier 1)
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Cape Campbell Pinot Gris 2009 Marlborough, 2009
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Gold Awards for New World Single Varietal Red (Tier 1)
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Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2006 Margaret River, 2006
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Gold Award for Old World Single Varietal Red (Tier 2)
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Weingut Friedrich Becker Spatburgunger 2007 Pfalz, 2007, GermanyLocal distributor: Magma Trading + Consult Pte Ltd |
Gold Award for Old World Blended Red (Tier 2)
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Mas Perinet 2004 Priorat, 2004
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Gala Dinner
The Awards Gala Dinner saw 126 guests enjoying an evening of fine entertainment provided by compère Chermaine Cho, as well as wine consultant and moderator Ch’ng Poh Tiong, together with contemporary jazz band Moonshine Trio. The cuisine for the evening was prepared by the Tower Club Singapore’s Executive Chef Edward Voon. Luscious wines of Cloudy Bay, Château Beaumont and Château Beychevelle, and the after-dinner cocktail of Mount Gay Rum complemented the banquet. And to end off the affair, specially-flown in Château Beychevelle magnums bearing the official event stamp and autographed by general manager and wine-maker Phillipe Blanc, was given to guests as a commemorative gift for the event.
A refers to wines and spirits between S$30.00 (US$21.63) and S$50.00
B refers to wines and spirits above S$50.00 and S$100.00
C refers to wines and spirits between S$30.00 and S$100.00
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