WINE
2013 Waipara Hills Waipara Valley Equinox Riesling, the Champion wine of last year's show (2014).
Overall Champion Wine for the 2015 show will be announced. The Canterbury Wine awards are now in their fourth year and this year there has been a record number of vineyards enter the awards with over 70 wines being judged at the end of this month. The judging panel of: wine writer Jo Burzynska, Chef Jonny Schwass and Oenologist Kirsten Creasy, evaluate the wines firstly on their own merits but secondly and more importantly,
Wines of Canterbury President (Dr Neil Pattinson) and Simon McGeorge, the Winemaker for Waipara Hills. Waipara Hills were awarded the Champion Wine of the Show Trophy in 2014 for their 2013 Waipara Hills Waipara Valley Equinox Riesling.
evaluations are made with reference to seven food classes: Lamb, Game, Cheese, Pork, Vegetarian, Seafood and Chicken. The awards have been able to highlight not only that there are some fantastic wines made here in Canterbury, but also how well they can match a meal. Full results from the judging will be on www.winesofcanterbury.co.nz in early May. For further information or dinner queries contact gill.walsh@winesofcanterbury.co.nz.
BLACKHOUSE VINEYARD AND B&B
MELTON ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2013
Home to award winning local Pinot Gris and a boutique year round bed and breakfast. For accommodation bookings, wine sales and enquiries visit www.blackhouse.co.nz
Fruity expressions of white peach, guava and mandarin, with a hint of floral on the nose and a fresh mineral zing on the tongue. There is a nice balance from the oak, adding to the weight and texture of this wine. Price is $23. Available only at Melton Estate or online at www.meltonestate.co.nz
Gateway to the Waipara Valley North Canterbury wine region... on SH1, just 40 minutes north of Christchurch. Proudly boasting the largest selection of premium and boutique Waipara Valley wines, friendly local knowledge, art, gifts and jewellery.
Pukeko Junction Regional Wine Centre & Gallery 458 Ashworths Road, SH1, Leithfield, North Canterbury Ph: 03 314 8867 E: info@pukekojunction.com Metropol April 23, 2015 53