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The palate is sculpted and fresh, with juicy citrus and apple fruit allied with layers of more exotic lychee and mango, underscored by a compact seam of minerals.

l Didier Joris, Amigne, Vétroz, Valais 2014 (15%)POA Alpine WinesMineral and flinty, lifted by delicious notes of lemon and mandarin which are spiky but fully ripe. There’s a floral aspect to the weighty palate which has a fine mineral spine, integrated oak to enhance the full fruit, and a really, long-lasting finish.

l Provins, Maîtres de Chais, Heida, Valais 2013 (14%)POA Alpine WinesAromas of citrus, toast, stone fruit, white flower blossom, herbs, honey, dried pineapple and just a hint of late-harvest aromas. A luxurious, richer style, this displays a lot of class, with tangy lemon acidity and really fantastic length.

GOLD

2015 Goldred

l Provins, Clos Corbassières, Valais 2011 (15%)POA Alpine WinesMeaty and powerful, but stylish too, with a charming nose of jasmine, vanilla, red currant, strawberry jam, liquorice, leather and tobacco. There’s exquisite concentration and length to the palate, with the dark fruit augmented by black olive, varnish and chocolate.

GOLD

2015 Goldsweet white

l Provins, Tourbillon, Valais 2011 (12%)POA Alpine WinesComplex and effusive nose of lemon marmalade, peach, honeysuckle, apricot and spice. Very sweet – nectar-like even – yet refreshing too, with finely balanced acidity and unctuous, honey-coated fruit draped in cinnamon. Delicious stuff.

SILVER

2015 Silverwhite

l Benoît Dorsaz, Petite Arvine de Fully Quintessence, Valais 2012l Cave des Amandiers, Les Seyes Petite Arvine, Valais 2012l Charles Bonvin, Valais 2013

l Château Constellation, Ballerine, Valais 2014l Château Constellation, Heida, Valais 2014l Château Maison Blanche, Yvorne Grand Cru, Chablais, Vaud 2005l Clos du Châtelard, Extasis, Grand Cru Villeneuve, Chablais, Vaud 2013l Domaine de Crochet, Chardonnay Grand Cru Mont-sur-Rolle, La Côte, Vaud 2011l Domaine des Bonnettes, Savagnin Blanc, Geneva 2013l Domaine Les Faunes, Scheurebe, Geneva 2013l Flaction, Torpâ, Vin de Table 2012l Gregor Kuonen, Johannisberg, Valais 2014l Jean-Pierre Pellegrin, Kerner-Riesling-Sauvignon Blanc, Geneva 2013l Maître de Chais Provins, Petite Arvine, Valais 2013l Marc-Henri Duboux, Calamin, Lavaux, Vaud 2013l Philippe Varone, Petite Arvine, Valais 2014l Pinget Dézaley Renard, Lavaux, Vaud 2013l Provins, Défi Blanc, Les Titans, Valais 2013l Provins, Petite Arvine, Les Titans, Valais 2012l Renaissance, Clavoz Petite Arvine, Valais 2013l Renaissance, Heïda, Valais 2013l Rouvinez, La Trémaille, Valais 2012l Thierry Constantin, Le Païen/Der Heida Réserve, Valais 2013l Vins des Chevaliers, Valais 2014l Von Tscharner, Jensinser Completer, Sprechergut, Graubünden, Eastern Cantons 2008l Wittwer, 3x3, Valais 2013l Yvorne, Optimum Grand Cru, Chablais, Vaud 2012

SILVER

2015 Silverred

l Adrian & Diego Mathier, Folissimo, Valais 2010l Alain Paley, Réserve d’Epicure Gamaret, Lavaux, Vaud 2011l Anne-Carole & Conrad Caloz, Pinot Noir La Mourzière, Sierre, Valais 2013l Blaise Duboux, Le Treillant, Dézaley, Vaud 2013l Bolle, Barrique Pinot Noir, Vaud 2012l Brivio, Platinum, Ticino 2011l Brivio, Riflessi D’Epoca, Ticino 2012l Cave des Amandiers, Syrah, Valais 2012l Domaine du Montet, Côte

Rousse, Grand Cru Bex, Chablais, Vaud 2011l Domaine du Petit Château, Colline 1789, Vully, Neuchâtel & Three Lakes 2013l Ferrari, Castanar Riserva, Ticino 2011l Gregor Kuonen, Sélection J François Kuonen, Valais 2013l Jean-René Germanier, Champmarais Cornalin, Valais 2010l Kopp von der Crone Visini, Scala, Della Svizzera Italiana, Ticino 2012l Le Vidomne, Modus Vivendi Syrah, Valais 2010l Les Fils de Charles Favre, Collection F Merlot, Valais 2010l Moncucchetto, Riserva Merlot, Ticino 2012l Monticello, Incanto, Ticino 2013l Norbert & Serge Diserens, Les Moines Grand Cru Villeneuve, Chablais, Vaud 2012l Philippe Bovet, Atlantique Gamay, Vaud 2012l Philippe Bovet, Léman, Vaud 2010l Philippe Bovet, Merlot, Vaud 2010l Provins, Maître de Chais, Rouge d’Enfer, Valais 2011l Provins, Maître de Chais, Rouge d’Enfer Réserve, Valais 2008l Tamborini, Comano Merlot, Ticino 2012l Tamborini, SanZeno Costamagna Riserva, Ticino 2012l Tenuta San Giorgio, Crescendo, Ticino 2013l Trapletti, Nabumba, Della Svizzera Italiana, Ticino 2009l Valentin Schiess, Jeninser, Graubünden, Eastern Cantons 2012l Varone, Clos Combe d’Uvrier, Valais 2010l Wittwer, Les Corbassières Cornalin, Valais 2011l Wittwer, Les Corbassières Pinot Noir Valais 2012

SILVER

2015 Silversweet white

l Provins, Grains de Malice, Valais 2011

BRONZE

2015 Bronzesparkling white

l Philippe Bovet, Brut, Vin de Table NV

BRONZE

2015 Bronzewhite

l Adrian Mathier, Les Pyramides Heida, Valais 2013l Albert Mathier & Fils, Johannisberg, Valais 2014l Albert Mathier & Fils, Pirouette, Valais 2014

l Badoux, Aigle Les Murailles, Chablais, Vaud 2013l Badoux, Lettres de Noblesse Chasselas Barrique, Yvorne, Chablais, Vaud 2013l Benoît Dorsaz, Petite Arvine de Fully Les Perches, Valais 2013l Blaise Duboux, Haut de Pierre, Dézaley, Vaud 2013l Bonvin, Petite Arvine, Valais 2014l Cave du Rhodan, Marsanne, Valais 2014l Cave St-Pierre, Réserve des Administrateurs Heida, Valais 2013l Château Constellation, Petite Arvine, Valais 2014l Château de Châtagneréaz, 1er Grand Cru Mont-sur-Rolle, La Côte, Vaud 2013l Château de Châtagneréaz 1er Grand Cru Mont-sur-Rolle, La Côte, Vaud 2011l Vins des Chevaliers, Chevalier d’Or, Valais 2013l Clos du Châtelard, Le Clos, Villeneuve Grand Cru, Chablais, Vaud 2013l Deladoey, L’Ovaille, Yvorne 1er Grand Cru, Chablais, Vaud 2013l Deladoey, L’Ovaille, Yvorne Grand Cru, Chablais, Vaud 2012l Domaine Delaharpe, En Delaharpe Grand Cru, La Côte, Vaud 2013l Domaine du Chapitre, Valais 2012l Domaine Jean-Christophe Piccard L’Anthropocène, Daley Grand Cru, Lavaux, Vaud 2012l Domaine La Colombe, Petit Clos, La Côte, Vaud 2013l Etat de Neuchâtel, La Perrière Barrique Chardonnay, Auvernier, Neuchâtel & Three Lakes 2012l Flaction, Marsanne, Valais 2012l Flaction, Petite Arvine, Valais 2013l Gregor Kuonen, Lafnetscha La Traditionnelle, Valais 2013l Histoire d’Enfer, Petite Arvine, Réserve, Valais 2012l Histoire d’Enfer, Réserve Païen, Sierre, Valais 2012l J&M Dizerens, Collection Z Chardonnay, Lavaux, Vaud 2013l Jean-René Germanier, Amigne Balavaud, Vétroz Grand Cru, Valais 2013l Jean-René Germanier, Clos de la Couta Heida, Valais 2013l Kursner, Mi-Coteau Grand Cru, Féchy, Vaud 2014l La Cave de Genève, L’Aiglette Sauvignon Blanc, Geneva 2013l La Colombe, Grise Réserve, Vaud 2013l Les Balisiers, Chardonnay, Geneva 2012l Les Petit Château, Les Traditions Chasselas, Vully, Neuchâtel & Three Lakes 2014l Marc-Henri Duboux, Epesses, Lavaux, Vaud 2013l Philippe Bovet, Chardonnay, Vaud 2012l Philippe Bovet, Les Perruets Chasselas, Vaud 2012l Provins, Petite Arvine de Fully, Valais 2013l Rahm, Art Pinot Gris, Schaffhausen, Eastern Cantons 2013l Renaissance, Fendant Clos d’Anzier, Valais 2013

GOLD

2015 Goldwhite

l Adrian & Diego Mathier, Petite Arvin de Molignon, Valais 2013 (13.5%)POA Alpine Wines

Limpid, fruity, mineral and fine, with an aromatic nose of spice, flowers and yeaty lees notes.

the wines spain – switzerland

Upain, Navarra 2008 l Navarro López, Old Vines Gran Reserva Tempranillo, Valdepeñas 2009 l New Vinergia 2005, La Sorda, Rioja 2012 l Nubori, Campo Burgo, Rioja Crianza 2010 l Ochoa, Tempranillo Crianza, Navarra 2011 l Olarra, 2 Año, Rioja 2013 l Olarra, Añares, Rioja Crianza 2013 l Olarra, Añares, Rioja Reserva 2010 l Olarra, Cerro Añon, Rioja Reserva 2011 l Olarra, Clasico, Rioja Reserva 2011 l Olarra, Erudito, Rioja Reserva 2010 l Olarra, Laztana, Rioja 2014 l Olarra, Otoñal, Rioja 2014 l Olarra, Otoñal, Rioja Crianza 2013 l Olarra, Rivallana, Rioja Reserva 2011 l Olarra, Rioja Crianza 2013 l Olimpia 1917, Navarra 2010 l Oller del Mas, Arnau Oller, Plà de Bagés 2011 l Ondarre, Hand Selected for Spar La Catedral, Rioja 2014 l Ondarre, Mayor de Ondarre, Rioja Reserva 2010 l Ondarre, Ursa Maior, Rioja Crianza 2013 l Ondarre, Rioja Reserva 2010 l Ontañon, Teón, Ribera del Duero Crianza 2012 l Ortubia, Parlaza, Rioja Crianza 2010 l Otazu, Premium, Navarra 2011 l Otto Bestué, Joven Merlot, Somontano 2014 l Paco Garcia, Seis, Rioja 2014 l Pago Casa Gran, Casa Benasal, Valencia 2010 l Pago de Cirsus, Vendimia Selecciónada, Navarra 2012 l Pago de Larrainzar, Angel de Larrainzar, Navarra 2014 l Pago de Larrainzar, Raso, Navarra 2010 l Pago de Larrainzar, Reserva Especial, Navarra 2009 l Pagos del Rey, Arnegui, Rioja Crianza 2012 l Pagos del Rey, Caño, Alta Expresion, Toro 2012 l Palacio, Glorioso, Rioja Reserva 2010 l Palacio Híjos de Antonio Barceló, El Portico, Rioja Reserva 2010 l Palarea, Castilla 2012 l Pata Negra, Rioja Crianza 2012 l Pata Negra, Ribera del Duero Reserva 2009 l Pata Negra, Ribera del Duero Crianza 2011 l Patrocinio, Señorío da Uñuela Tempranillo, Rioja 2014 l Patrocinio, Zinio Selección de Suelos, Rioja 2011 l Peique, Viñedoss Viejos, Bierzo 2010 l Perelada, 5 Fincas, Reserva, Empordà 2011 l Perelada, Finca Malaveïna, Empordà 2011 l Perfecto Martinez, 1808 Temperamento Natural, Rioja Crianza 2012 l Pino Doncel, Cinco Meses, Jumilla 2014 l Piqueras 100 Años, Almansa 2011 l Pirineos Alquezar, Somontano 2010 l Pléyades, Shiraz, Cariñena 2014 l Primicia, Carravacas, Rioja 2014 l Primicia, Carravacas de Primicia, Rioja Reserva 2010 l Proelio, Rioja Crianza 2012 l Protos, Ribera del Duero Crianza 2011 l Raimat, Anima de Raimat, Costers del Segre 2012 l Raimat, Castell de Raimat Tempranillo, Costers del Segre 2012 l Ramirez de la Piscina, Rioja Crianza 2012 l Ramón Bilbao, Rioja Crianza 2012 l Real Compañía de Vinos, Vendimia Selecciónada Tempranillo, Castilla 2010 l Regalía de Ollauri, Terán, Versum, Rioja 2012 l Ribas del Cúa Joven, Bierzo 2014 l Rioja Vega, Edición Limitada, Rioja Crianza 2012 l Rioja Vega, Rioja Gran Reserva 2009 l Roda, Sela, Rioja 2012 l Rodriguez Sanzo, Damalisco, Toro Crianza 2012 l Rodriguez Sanzo, Damalisco Selección De Familia, Toro 2011 l Ruiz de Viñaspre, Delirio, Rioja 2007 l Sainsbury’s, Winemakers’ Selection Gran Reserva, Cariñena 2008 l Sainsbury’s, Winemakers’ Selection, Reciente, Rioja NV l San Alejandro, Baltasar Gracian Crianza, Calatayud 2012 l San Alejandro, Baltasar Gracian Garnacha Old Vines, Calatayud 2013 l

San Antolin, Reserva, Navarra 2004 l San Juan, Bobal de Sanjuan, Utiel Requena 2013 l Santa Marina, Miraculus, Extremadura 2007 l Santa Marta, Viñaredo Barrica Selección, Valdeorras 2011 l Santalba, Ermita de San Felices, Rioja Reserva 2009 l Señorío de Bocos, Roble, Ribera del Duero 2013 l Señorío de Sarría Crianza, Navarra 2012 l Señorío de Villarrica, Rioja Reserva 2010 l Severino Sanz, Murón, Ribera del Duero 2013 l Sierra de Toloño, Rioja 2013 l Sierra Norte, Pasión de Bobal, Utiel Requena 2012 l Símbolo, Syrah, La Mancha 2014 l Solagüen, Rioja Reserva 2009 l Sonsierra, Vendimia Selecciónada, Rioja Crianza 2010 l Spanish Story, Tempranillo, Rioja 2012 l Terra Remota, Camino, Empordà 2012 l Terraplén Garnacha, Navarra 2014 l Tesco, Viña Mara, Rioja Reserva 2010 l Tierras El Guijarral, Rudeles 23, Ribera del Duero 2013 l Tierras El Guijarral, Rudeles Finca La Nación, Ribera del Duero 2008 l Tinedo, Cala No2, Castilla 2011 l Tirant Lo Blanch, Vendimia Oro, Valencia 2012 l Tobía, Selección, Rioja Crianza 2011 l Toro Loco, Superior, Utiel Requena 2014 l Torre de Oña, Finca Martelo, Rioja 2012 l Torre Oria, Reserva, Vino de Mesa 2010 l Torrelongares TLG Garnacha, Cariñena 2014 l Torrelongares TLG Old Vine Garnacha, Cariñena 2014 l Torres, El Senat del Montsant, Montsant 2013 l Ugalde, Bianai, Rioja Reserva 2009 l Valdemar, Conde Valdemar, Rioja Gran Reserva 2007 l Valdemar, Inspiración Las Seis Alhajas, Rioja 2010 l Valdemar, Inspiración Selección, Rioja 2011 l Valderiz, Lapillus, Ribera del Duero Crianza 2011 l ValdeViñas, Mirat, Ribera del Duero Reserva 2004 l Valparaíso, Finca el Encinal, Ribera del Duero Crianza 2011 l Valparaíso, Finca el Encinal Roble, Ribera del Duero 2013 l Valparaíso, Marqués de Valparaíso, Ribera del Duero Crianza 2011 l Valpincia, Ribera del Duero Crianza 2012 l Valtier, Gran Reserva, Utiel Requena 2007 l Valtravieso, R&G Ribera del Duero Crianza 2010 l Valtravieso, Ribera del Duero Reserva 2010 l Vega Enix, Monteneo, Ribera del Andarax 2011 l Vega Tolosa, Los Halcones, Manchuela 2013 l Vegalfaro, Rebellia, Utiel Requena 2014 l Vidal del Saz, Gran Reserva, La Mancha 2008 l Vilano, Terra Incógnita, Ribera del Duero 2010 l Vilano, Ribera del Duero 2014 l Viñas del Vero, Secastilla, Somontano 2010 l Viñedos de Alfaro, Conde del Real Agrado, Rioja Reserva 2007 l Vinergia, Campos de Risca, Jumilla 2014 l Vinos & Bodegas, Partenon Syrah, La Mancha 2014 l Vins del Tros, Ay de Mi, Terra Alta 2012 l Vins Padró, Ipsis Criança, Tarragona 2011 l Virgen de la Sierra, Cruz de Piedra Selección Especial, Calatayud 2013 l Volver, Tarima Hill, Alicante 2012 l Waitrose, Spanish Red, Campo de Borja 2014 l Wine Atlas, Tempranillo, Cigales 2012 l Zugober, Belezos, Rioja Crianza 2012

Commended sweet whitel Cheste Agraria, Calafia Moscatel, Valencia 2014 l Sainsbury’s, Winemakers’ Selection Moscatel, Valencia NV

Commended fortified whitel Torres, Floralis Moscatel Oro, Vino de Mesa NV

Switzerland

Regional Co-ChairPaolo Basso (see judges, p4)

SWiTzERlAND’S iNCREASED DWWA presence this year (305 entries compared with 126 last year) is evidence of the producers’ will to confront themselves with the international scene. The new generation of wine growers and oenologists is open to changes and

new experiences and focused on improving quality. The Swiss vineyard is a patchwork of cultures and traditions where diversity mirrors the great richness on offer. in Switzerland, a broad variety of wines can be found, many – such as those recommended here – of international quality. From the famous Chasselas, which is versatile in food matching, or the excitement presented by Heida/Païen, or even the Bordeaux-style blends of the Tessin region in the south, Swiss wines offer a range of exceptional aromas, flavours and textures.

What should we buy from here?Chasselas, from the French-speaking part of Switzerland, is a perfect wine as an aperitif that will take you through a meal of freshwater fish or sushi, and finally with a cheese course. You should always have some in your cellar. increasingly sought after are the local Valais variety of Heida/Païen and Completer from Graubünden in the eastern part of Switzerland. These are great choices to match refined cuisine based on seafood or italian pastas and risottos. And don’t miss Shiraz blends with local grapes like Cornalin, Humagne and Diolinoir, plus fine varietal Merlots from Tessin/Ticino.

What should we leave on the shelf?Traditional wines that have some residual sugar content: they are not dry and not sweet and not successful as either style. What makes it more difficut is that this sweetness isn’t reflected on the label.

What should we keep an eye on?it’s a cliché, but all regions and wine styles in Switzerland are worth following. The current cycle of improvment is continuing year by year and quality is increasing noticeably. The efforts of the most dynamic and committed producers have been rewarded, too, with a Trophy and five Golds this year. But to truly appreciate the diversity and beauty of the Swiss vineyard, take a trip and enjoy the wine in situ!

Switzerland won

0 International Trophies (see p19)

1 Regional Trophy(see p56)

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ripe blackberry and cherry palate is wrapped in silky tannins, complemented by herbs and chocolate. This speaks of old vines; there’s no stress in this beauty.

l Cennatoio, Etrusco, Sangiovese Toscano 2012 (14%)POA Siema Wines USAA hugely gratifying Sangiovese, with an elegant nose of red fruits, fresh mint, tobacco leaves, tar, leather, graphite and spicy oak. Dark, forest fruit compote graces the front palate which has an old-vine richness and sweetness to it, with a veneer of vanilla and a liquorice tang at the end.

l Ceralti, Sonoro, Bolgheri Superiore 2012 (15%)£41 Sardinia WinesRich and ripe with a core of chocolatey black fruit lined with fine, polished oak nuances and mouthwatering cassis fruit.

GOLD

2015 Goldwhite

l Il Colombaio di Santachiara, Campo della Pieve, Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2013 (13%)This is a lovely effort, the slightly reductive edge adding to the appeal and bringing further complexity to complement the almond, pear, lemon yoghurt and tropical fruit palate. It’s zingy, textured, balanced, creamy and ticks every box.

GOLD

2015 Goldred

l Abbadia Ardenga, Brunello di Montalcino 2010 (14.5%)POA Anthony ByrneGlossy and modern, with lovely perfume and ripe yet fresh cherry fruit bolstered by notes of expensive oak and liquorice. Savoury and understated, this is full of well-harnessed power, with fine tannins propping up the sour cherry flavours. Ethereal, pure and delicious.

l Campo alla Sughera, Toscana 2009 (14.5%)£67.30 Mondial$145 Curious Cork Imports USAConcentrated and complex with ripe plum, cherry fruit, sticky berries and a shadier touch of forest floor. The sweet,

the wines switzerland – tuscany

Grand Vin, Vully, Neuchâtel & Three Lakes 2011l Domaine Grisoni, Cuvée St-Louis, Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel & Three Lakes 2013l Domaine Rouvinez, Coeur de Domaine, Valais 2013l Etat de Neuchâtel, Les Clos Pinot Noir, Auvernier, Neuchâtel & Three Lakes 2012l Ferrari, Castanar Riserva, Ticino 2009l Flaction, Lo Grafion, Vin de Table 2012l Flaction, Merlot, Valais 2012l Gialdi, Sassi Grossi, Ticino 2012l Gialdi, Trentasei, Ticino 2010l Gregor Kuonen, Grandmaître Cabernet Franc, Valais 2013l Histoire d’Enfer, Cornalin, Sierre, Valais 2012l Histoire d’Enfer, L’Enfer de la Patience Syrah, Sierre, Valais 2012l Jean-René Germanier, Cayas, Syrah, Valais 2012l Jolimont, Dolce Vita, Vin de Table 2013l Kopp von der Crone Visini, Balin, Della Svizzera Italiana, Ticino 2012l Kursner, Absolu, Vaud 2013l La Cave de Genève, Infini, Geneva 2012l La Cave de Genève, Les Vins de Philippe Chevrier, Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon, Geneva 2012l L’Azienda Mondo, Questo, Ticino 2012l Le Vidomne, Modus Vivendi, Valais 2010l Les Fils de Charles Favre, Cornalin Collection F, Valais 2011l Les Fils de Charles Favre, Hurlevent Cuvée Prestige, Valais 2011l Louis-Philippe Burgat, Charlotte Pinot, Neuchâtel & Three Lakes 2013l Monti, Il Canto Della Terra, Ticino 2012l Monti, Malcantone, Ticino 2012l Monti, Rovere Merlot, Ticino 2012l Monticello, Racconti Riserva, Ticino 2012

l Pellegrin, Cabernet Franc & Sauvignon, Geneva 2011l Philippe Bovet, Gamaret, La Côte, Vaud 2012l Philippe Bovet, Malbec, Vaud 2011l Philippe Varone, Clos du Châteauneuf, Valais 2011l Provins, Les Titans, Merlot, Valais 2012l Rahm, Sélection Pierre, Cuvée Excellence, Schaffhausen, Eastern Cantons 2011l Renaissance, Cornalin, Valais 2013l Renaissance, Humagne, Leytron, Valais 2013l Robert Gilliard, Tonneliers Diolinoir Valais 2013l Ronco di Persico, Merlot de Monteggio, Ticino 2013l Serge Diserens, Terra Solis, Cabernet-Merlot, Valais 2011l St-Pierre, Syrah, Valais 2013l Tamborini, Calstelrotto Riserva, Ticino 2012l Tamborini, San Domenico, Ticino 2013l Tenuta Luigina, Rosso del Principe Merlot, Ticino 2013l Tenuta Montalbano, Centenario, Mendrisio, Ticino 2013l Tenuta San Rocco, Porza, Ticino 2012l Trapletti, Tera Creda, Ticino 2012l Valentin Schiess, Quintus, Vin de Table 2013l Valsangiacomo, Gransegreto Forte Airolo Riserva, Ticino 2012l Varone, Pinot Noir Barrique, Valais 2013l Varone, Stricto Sensu, Vin de Table 2010l Vins des Chevaliers, Valais 2012l Vins des Chevaliers, Pinot Noir Réserve, Valais 2013l Wehrli, Merlot Malbec Erlinsbach, Solothurn, Eastern Cantons 2012l Wittwer, 3x3, Valais 2012l Yannick Fournier, Promesses d’Automne d’Ardon, Valais 2011

l Renaissance, Petite Arvine, Valais 2013l Reynald Parmelin, Grand Cru Johanniter, La Côte, Vaud 2013l Reynald Parmelin, Grand Cru Sauvignon Gris, La Côte, Vaud 2014l Robert Gilliard, Roussanne Les Tonneliers, Valais 2012l Serge Diserens, Les Moines Grand Cru, Villeneuve, Chablais, Vaud 2013l St Jodern Kellerei, Fendant, Wallis, Valais 2013l Steiner, Bielersee Chardonnay Réserve, Bienne, Neuchâtel & Three Lakes 2012l Von Tscharner, Maienfelder, Brisig Pinot Blanc-Chardonnay, Graubünden, Eastern Cantons 2013l Wehrli, Sauvignon Kuttigen, Aargau, Eastern Cantons 2014l Wittwer, Les Corbassières Fendant, Valais 2013l Wittwer, Tsaboura Chardonnay, Valais 2013

BRONZE

2015 Bronzered

l Adrian Mathier, Nouveau Sequenen, L’Ambassadeur, Valais 2012l Albert Mathier & Fils, Vinum Lignum Salconio, Valais 2013l Anne-Carole & Conrad Caloz, Cornalin, Valais 2013l Azienda Mondo, Ronco dei Ciliegi, Ticino 2011l Badoux, Aigle Les Murailles Rouge, Chablais, Vaud 2013l Cantine Latini, Ceppi Vecchi, Ticino 2011l Cave des Amandiers, Cornalin, Valais 2012l Cave des Amandiers, Cornalin Combe d’Enfer, Valais 2012l Cave du Rhodan, Mustique, Valais 2014l Charles Bonvin, Valais 2013l Château Constellation, Cornalin, Valais 2014l Château Constellation, Syrah, Valais 2014l Château Le Rosey, Garanoir Barrique, La Côte, Vaud 2011l Chiodi Ascona, Rompidée Merlot, Ticino 2012l Clos de la George, Syrah, Grand Cru Yvorne, Chablais, Vaud 2011l Clos du Châtelard, Anthologie Grand Cru Villeneuve, Chablais, Vaud 2012l Clos du Châtelard, Hypérion, Grand Cru Villeneuve, Chablais, Vaud 2011l Daniel Huber, Montagna Magica, Ticino 2012l Denis Mercier, Cornalin, Valais 2012l Denis Mercier, Syrah, Valais 2012l Domaine de Crochet, Cuvée Charles Auguste, Grand Cru Mont-sur-Rolle, La Côte, Vaud 2011l Domaine de l’Ovaille, Yvorne Grand Cru, Chablais, Vaud 2012l Domaine de l’Ovaille, Yvorne Grand Cru, Chablais, Vaud 2011l Domaine des Chantailles, Concerto Grand Cru Tartegnin, La Côte, Vaud 2012l Domaine du Petit Château,

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moved to the Uk where he developed a passion for food and wine. Following further studies, he joined the Northcote team in 2009 as assistant sommelier. in 2014 he was a semi-finalist at the Uk Sommelier of the Year competition and was named Poland’s Best Sommelier. last year he also became a Master Sommelier, winning the award for the candidate with highest overall marks.

Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel & Three Lakes 2011 l Domaine Delaharpe, Cuvée des Druides Grand Cru Vinzel, La Côte, Vaud 2011 l Domaine du Montet, La Lieue, Merlot Vieilles Vignes, Grand Cru Bex, Chablais, Vaud 2012 l Gérald Besse, Syrah Les Serpentines, Valais 2012 l Gregor Kuonen, Pinot Noir Grand Réserve, Valais 2012 l Histoire d’Enfer, Humagne, l’Enfer de la Roche, Valais 2012 l Histoire d’Enfer, L’Enfer du Calcaire, Pinot Noir, Salquenen, Valais 2012 l Il Cavaliere, Riserva, Ticino 2010 l Klausener, Rosso di Sera, Della Svizzera Italiana, Ticino 2011 l Les Trois Terres, Méganoir, Côtes-de-l’Orbe, Vaud 2012 l Magistral, Pinot Noir, Hallau, Schaffhausen, Eastern Cantons 2012 l Provins, Défi Noir, Les Titans, Valais 2012 l Provins, Domaine Evêché, Valais 2012 l Provins, Maître de Chais Syrah, Valais 2011 l Rahm, Composition DiaNoir, Züricher Unterland, Eastern Cantons 2013 l Rahm, Composition Dorenoir, Schaffhausen, Eastern Cantons 2013 l Rahm, K100 Pinot Noir Barrique, Jenins, Graubünden, Eastern Cantons 2012 l Rahm, Réserve du Patron 1895 Pinot Noir Schaffhausen, Eastern Cantons 2013 l Rahm, Réserve du

Patron Assemblage, Schaffhausen, Eastern Cantons 2013 l Rahm, Schaffhuuser Art, Schaffhausen, Eastern Cantons 2013 l Rahm, Schaffhuuser Art, 1895 Pinot Noir, Schaffhausen, Eastern Cantons 2013 l Rahm, Sélection Pierre, Cabernet-Gamaret Barrique, Schaffhausen, Eastern Cantons 2012 l Strasser, Blauer Zwewigelt vom Rheinfall, Züricher Unterland, Eastern Cantons 2013 l Strasser, Pinot Noir Chlosterberg, Spatlese von Rheinfall, Züricher Unterland, Eastern Cantons 2013 l Tenuta Montalbano, Riserva, Ticino 2011 l Tenuta San Giorgio, Arco Tondo, Ticino 2012 l Tenuta Trapletti, Culdrée, Ticino 2012 l Umbricht, Enora Pinot Noir, Aargau, Eastern Cantons 2012 l Von Tscharner, Churer Blauburgunder Gian-Battista, Graubünden, Eastern Cantons 2010

Commended sweet whitel Domaine de l’Etat de Neuchâtel, Passerillé, VDP Romand, Neuchâtel & Three Lakes 2009

Commended fortified redl Philippe Bovet, Colino, Vin de Table 2009

Tuscany

Regional Co-ChairMonty Waldin (see judges, p4)

THiS WAS THE strongest line-up of Tuscan wines – red, white and even rosé – i can remember: seven Trophies and 12 Golds! Tuscan growers seem to be helping their vines cope with global warming and a string of bakingly hot recent vintages by getting more flavour and freshness into their wines,

especially reds, all the way from everyday Chianti, via the more serious Chianti Classicos right up to the super-premium Brunello di Montalcinos, Maremmas, Cortonas and Bolgheri Rossos. The best showed ripeness rather than over-ripeness, perfectly judged oak and terrific, mouthwatering ripe and savoury flavours. The cooler, wetter 2014 vintage produced a really strong showing of Vermentino and Vernaccia di San Gimignano dry whites, too.

What should we buy from here?The 2010 vintage-of-the-century in Montalcino has produced Brunellos oozing class, elegance and simply incredible perfumes. Chianti Classico beat its more heavily oak-aged Chianti Classico Riserva counterpart for brightness of fruit, drinkability and value for money. At the everyday end of the price scale, Sangiovese showed what a great grape it is for savoury Rosato Toscano pinks. The trend for Tuscan producers to season Sangiovese reds with native grapes like Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Canaiolo Nero and Ciliegiolo has led to subtler flavours and fresher, more savoury textures than would be the case if the wines were simply beefed up with over-ripe French imports like Merlot.

BRONZE

2015 Bronzesweet white

l Adrian & Diego Mathier, Vin Liquoreux Gemma, Valais 2012l Benoît Dorsaz, Grain de Folie, Valais 2011l Cave des Amandiers, Le Tsenevi, Valais 2011l Domaine Rouvinez, Grains Nobles, Valais 2005l Jean-René Germanier, Mitis, Amigne de Vétroz, Valais 2012l La Cave de Genève, Intuition Vin Doux, Geneva 2013l La Cave de Genève, Intuition Vin Doux, Geneva 2014l La Cave de Genève, La Muse, Geneva 2013l La Cave de Genève, La Muse, Geneva 2012

BRONZE

2015 Bronzesweet red

l Philippe Bovet, Divin Pinot Noir Passerillé, Vaud 2012,

Commended whitel Badoux, Lettres de Noblesse Viognier, Chablais, Vaud 2013 l Bernard Bosseau, Domaine de la Planta, Azimut Premier Cru de Dardagny, Geneva 2011 l Bolle, Aigle Collection, Chandra Kurt, Grand Cru, Chablais, Vaud 2012 l Cédric Flaction, Humagne Blanc, Valais 2012 l Clos du Châtelard, Chardonnay Chablais, Vaud 2012 l Domaine de la Deviniere, Sauvignon Blanc, Geneva 2013 l Domaine de Ravoire, Blanc, Valais 2013 l Ferrari, Chardonnay, Ticino 2012 l Histoire d’Enfer, Humagne Blanche Réserve, Sierre, Valais 2012 l Histoire d’Enfer, Réserve Vieille Vignes Chardonnay, Valais 2012 l Jean-René Germanier, Arvine Réserve, Valais 2011 l La Colombe, Amédée, Vaud 2012 l Le Vidomne, Petite Arvine, Chamoson, Valais 2014 l Rahm, Art, Pinot Blanc, Schaffhausen, Eastern Cantons 2013 l Rahm, Composition, Troisblanc, Schaffhausen, Eastern Cantons 2013 l Reynald Parmelin, Premier Grand Cru Collection Agénor, La Côte, Vaud 2013 l St Jodern Kellerei, Heida Veritas, Wallis, Valais 2012 l Yvorne, Optimum Grand Cru, Chablais, Vaud 2013

Commended rosél Rahm, Réserve du Patron, Federweiss, Schaffhausen, Eastern Cantons 2013

Commended redl Albert Mathier & Fils, Rhoneblut Vinum Lignum, Valais 2013 l Badoux, Lettres de Noblesse Malbec-Cabernet Franc, Lavaux, Vaud 2012 l Badoux, Lettres de Noblesse Merlot, Chablais, Vaud 2012 l Cave de Jolimont, Edelweiss Pinot Noir, Valais NV l Cave du Rhodan, Cornalin, Valais 2014 l Cave du Vidômne, Baton Rouge, Valais 2009 l Cave St-Pierre, Cornalin, Valais 2013 l Château Constellation, Réserve, Valais 2012 l Château Le Rosey, Pinot Noir, La Côte, Vaud 2012 l Château Valeyres, Gamay Confidentiel, Côtes-de-l’Orbe, Vaud 2013 l Domaine de Chambleau, L’Esprit Pinot Noir Cuvée Charlotte, Neuchâtel & Three Lakes 2013 l Domaine de Montmollin, Extra Muros,

What should we leave on the shelf?While 2010 is a wonder vintage for Brunello, 2009 is more problematic. The heat created moreish but much simpler tannins than in 2010. Don’t expect these wines to age indefinitely. Basic Chianti should offer good-value everyday drinking but becomes a trial if Sangiovese’s delightful red fruits get blurred by aggressive tannins from winemakers needlessly try getting too much colour into the wines. Most Morellino di Scansano vineyards belong to big houses from Chianti Classico, Montalcino and San Gimignano. They claim they do not treat Morellino as an afterthought – so why does this Sangiovese-based wine so obviously lack a clear identity?

What should we keep an eye on?on this evidence Bolgheri imperiously proved it is the best place in Tuscany – and perhaps the whole of italy – for premium and super-premium French-influenced blends. The mass of vines planted in the mid- to late-1990s boom have reached maturity. Hence the best wines show inherent old-vine richness, complexity and sinew. Bolgheri’s winemakers are extracting finer grape tannins and using new oak with greater sensitivity – less overall, and tighter barrel selections when blending to avoid green or burned oak notes. The resulting wines show voluptuous smoothness, intense flavours of mint, cherry and garrigue, and undoubted class.

Tuscany won

1 International Trophy (see p19)

6 Regional Trophies (see p56)

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