Starwine Announces Top Medal Winners; Team of International Wine Experts Pick the Best of the Best.PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, ancient cities Philadelphia, name of several ancient cities. One was in Lydia, W Asia Minor (now W Turkey). At the foot of Mt. Tmolus and near the location of modern Alaşehir, it was founded in the 2d cent. B.C. -- Starwine International Wine Competition, the most prestigious wine competition in the US, announced today the results of its second annual wine competition held at The Ritz-Carlton
Ritz-Carlton is a brand of luxury hotel and resort with 63 properties that are located in major cities and exclusive resort destinations of hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania (pĕnsəlvā`nyə), one of the Middle Atlantic states of the United States. It is bordered by New Jersey, across the Delaware River (E), Delaware (SE), Maryland (S), West Virginia (SW), Ohio (W), and Lake Erie and New York . On February 24, 25 and 26, sixty of the world's top tasters including the world's top sommeliers, Master Sommeliers and Masters of Wine from 20 countries assembled as·sem·ble v. as·sem·bled, as·sem·bling, as·sem·bles v.tr. 1. To bring or call together into a group or whole: assembled the jury. 2. in Philadelphia to taste and evaluate nearly 2000 wines from 30 countries. The Bronze, Silver and Gold medals gold medal traditional first prize. [Western Cult: Misc.] See : Prize awarded at Starwine represent a stunning array of wine styles and types -- truly superb wines. "Starwine is unique in the world of wine competitions," says Evan Lambert Lambert may refer to
cognoscente, connoisseur - an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts around the globe." Starwine's world-class judges are supported by a technical team of equal caliber, with Roger Bohmrich, MW, former President of the Institute of Masters of Wine (North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. ) as President of the Technical Committee; and Giuseppe Vaccarini, former President of the International Association of Sommeliers (ASI ASI, n See Anxiety Sensitivity Index. ), as President of the Scoring Committee. "Starwine's mission is to be an alternative voice," says Bohmrich. "A Starwine medal is awarded based solely on merit and appeal to the consumer without reference to price. We believe strongly that wine drinkers can trust a Starwine medal winner to deliver real pleasure." The Starwine 2005 medal categories include: Best of Class & Top Gold -- A wine deserving de·serv·ing adj. Worthy, as of reward, praise, or aid. n. Merit; worthiness. de·serv  ing·ly adv. exceptional
recognitionA Best Of Class wine has earned a Gold award but displays attributes which surpass any other Gold winner in its category. A Best Of Class is granted only if a wine represents the highest level of achievement within its type when evaluated by international standards and not by criteria specific to any one region. Top Gold -- A semi-finalist for Best of Class In 2005, Starwine awarded Top Gold to two wines in the Blended Red Wine category. These wines were selected by the judges as semi-finalists for Best of Class. Gold -- A wine of outstanding quality in its category A Gold wine is without flaws and has the intensity, concentration and equilibrium equilibrium, state of balance. When a body or a system is in equilibrium, there is no net tendency to change. In mechanics, equilibrium has to do with the forces acting on a body. of the best examples of its type and may further be distinguished for its aromatic aromatic /ar·o·mat·ic/ (ar?o-mat´ik) 1. having a spicy odor. 2. in chemistry, denoting a compound containing a ring system stabilized by a closed circle of conjugated double bonds or nonbonding electron pairs, e.g. complexity, subtlety sub·tle·ty n. pl. sub·tle·ties 1. The quality or state of being subtle. 2. Something subtle, especially a nicety of thought or a fine distinction. , and/or length and quality of finish. Silver -- A wine of very good quality in its category A Silver wine is without flaws and has attributes approaching the criteria for a Gold award and, while offering very good quality, possesses less intensity, concentration and/or length of finish. Bronze -- A wine of good quality in its category A Bronze wine is without flaws and has sufficient intensity, concentration and balance to merit an award as a good example of its type. The 2005 Starwine Best of Class and Top Gold winners are:
BEST OF CLASS & TOP GOLD
Sauvignon Blanc
USA, Geyser Peak Winery, 2004 Sauvignon Blanc, California
www.geyserpeakwinery.com
Merlot
France, M Puzio Lesage, 2000 Chateau Croix de Labrie,
St. Emilion Grand Cru
Blended Red Wine
France, Chateau Aymerich, 2002 Cuvee Barrique 8,
Cotes du Roussillon Villages
Fortified Wines
Australia, De Bortoli Wines, NV Black Noble, New South Wales
www.debortoli.com.au
Sweet, Late Harvest, Dessert & Botrytis-Affected
USA, Santa Barbara Winery, 2001 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc,
Lafond Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley
www.lafondwinery.com
Chardonnay
France, Antonin Rodet, 2002 Les Combettes,
Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
www.rodet.com
Nebbiolo
Italy, Giordanino Teresio di Giordanino Marco, 2000 "Saluces,"
Colline Saluzzesi
Pinot Noir
New Zealand, Craggy Range, 2003 Te Muna Range Vineyard, Martinborough
www.craggyrange.co.nz
Cabernet Sauvignon
USA, Hedges Family Estate, 2001 Reserve, Red Mountain (WA)
Sangiovese
Italy, Poliziano, 2000 Asinone, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Syrah
Australia, d'Arenberg, 2003 The Laughing Magpie, McLaren Vale
www.darenberg.com.au
Zinfandel
USA, Kuleto Estate, 2002 Zinfandel, Napa Valley
www.kuletoestate.com
TOP GOLD
Blended Red Wine
France, Thunevin, 2001 Chateau de Valandraud, St. Emilion Grand Cru
Italy, Terre di Poggio, 2002 Muraia, Rosso Terre di Chieti (Abruzzo)
Starwine 2005 judges are a "Who's Who Who’s Who biographical dictionary of notable living people. [Am. Hist.: Hart, 922] See : Fame " of the wine world and include such notables as:
Serge Dubs, France
Best Sommelier of the World, 1989 (ASI Paris)
President, Union de la Sommellerie Francaise
Fred Dame, MS, USA
President, The Guild of Sommeliers Education Foundation
Dr. Patrick Farrell, MW
Vice President, Institute of Masters of Wine (No. America)
Marc Friederich, South Africa
Best Sommelier of Switzerland (Trophee Ruinart), 1991
Konstantinos Lazarakis, MW, Greece
"Bollinger Foundation Medal" for outstanding performance in
Wine Tasting, Master of Wine examination
Dan Lystad, Norway
Best Sommelier of Norway (Trophee Ruinart), 2002
Larry O'Brien, MS, USA
Semi-finalist, Best Sommelier of the World Competition, 2000
Alpana Singh, MS, USA
TV host and sommelier
Andreas Larsson, Sweden
Best Sommelier of Europe (Trophee Ruinart), 2004
Mary O'Callaghan, Ireland
Best Sommelier of Ireland (Trophee Ruinart), 1996, 1998, 2000
Doug Frost, MW, MS, USA
Lecturer, columnist and consultant
Hector Vergara, MS, Chile
President & Founder, Chilean Sommelier Association
Starwine receives the endorsement of America's largest buyer and seller of wine, the Pennsylvania Liquor liquor /li·quor/ (lik´er) (li´kwor) pl. liquors, liquo´res [L.] 1. a liquid, especially an aqueous solution containing a medicinal substance. 2. Control Board (PLCB PLCB Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board PLCB Petawawa Legion Community Band (Petawawa, Ontario, Canada) ) (www.lcb.state.pa.us). Starwine sponsors include Departures Magazine; The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia; S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna; Riedel Crystal of America; and The Keystone key·stone n. 1. Architecture The central wedge-shaped stone of an arch that locks its parts together. Also called headstone. 2. The central supporting element of a whole. Equities Group. For a complete list of Starwine 2005 Gold, Silver and Bronze medal winners, visit www.starwine.net or call 1-800-970-WINE for more information. |
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