Australian wines grab most Gold medals, classic wines compete vigorously, and many lesser-known wine regions win awards.
The first edition of the China Wine Competition, which judges quality, value, and packaging, saw entries from 28 countries across the globe. Wines were entered from wine regions including, Australia, France, Italy, United States, China, Spain, and others such as Uruguay, Bolivia, and Azerbaijan, and Slovakia.
Australian wines trounced the rest of the world, with 14 Gold medals, and scooping up 38% of the medals.
Although Australia paced ahead of all other countries, there is still a well-maintained balance provided across the results with wines. Along with France, Italy, Spain, South Africa, the United States grabbing medals, wines from lesser-known wine regions such as Uruguay, Bolivia, and Azerbaijan also grabbed medals at the 2019 China Wine Competition.
Ropiteau Frères’ 2017 Chardonnay - Meursault Clos du Cromin from France, seized a Double Gold medal, and was crowned as “Wine of the Year”.
The still white wine not only scored a whopping 97 points but was also awarded “Best Wine by Quality”, "Best in Show by Varietal" and “Best in Show by Country” by judges at the 2019 China Wine Competition.
Meursault is a small region in France known for producing the majority of white wine Chardonnay grapes. A French commune, which is situated on a prehistoric settlement, and just like the entirety of France, Meursault also produces some of the classiest wines of the world.
The Winery of The Year was taken by Italy’s Cantina Tollo, the maker of Abruzzo Pecorino which won “Best Wine by Package” and “Best in Show by Country”.
New Zealand’s Kamana Pinot Noir scooped up a medal for “Best Wine by Value” while also winning “Best Wine in Show by Varietal”
14 judges coming from leading brands from the wine industry of China judged the competition which helped international wines understand the Chinese wine market, and industry palate.
2019 China Wine Competition Winners
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Meursault Clos du Cromin - Wine of the Year
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Abruzzo Pecorino - Winery of the Year
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Meursault Clos du Cromin - Best Wine by Quality
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Kamana Pinot Noir - Best Wine by Value
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Abruzzo Pecorino- Best Wine by Packaging
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Chapel Hill The Vicar Shiraz - Best in Show by Country - Australia
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Meursault Clos du Cromin - Best in Show by Country - France
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Abruzzo Pecorino - Best in Show by Country - Italy
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Ca' Del Grevino Pinot Noir - Best in Show by Country – United States
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L B V - Best in Show by Country - Portugal
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Hunters Sauvignon Blanc - Best in Show by Country New Zealand
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Chapel Hill The Vicar Shiraz - Best in Show by Varietal - Shiraz / Syrah
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The Coppermine Road- Best in Show by Varietal - Cabernet Sauvignon
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Meursault Clos du Cromin - Best in Show by Varietal - Chardonnay
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Kamana Pinot Noir - Best in Show by Varietal - Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot Nero
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Hunter Sauvignon Blanc- Best in Show by Varietal - Sauvignon blanc / Sauvignon Gris
About China Wine Competition
Beverage Trade Network created the China Wine Competition with an intention to add true business value to the participants no matter what country the wines bottles come from. The challenge brought discussions prior to the creation of the competition and several ideas were brought on the table. Months of research in China and significant conversations with some of the top buyers and sellers of China wine industry brought the reasons to participate. The wine competition not only brought rewards for winners but also brought the actual business value for each participant. The winning wines got an unbelievable exposure with the judges themselves being top traders of wine in China.
A word from Beverage Trade Network (Organizer and creator of China Wine Competition
“Beverage Trade Network is an organization that has always tried to push the envelope in the genre of wine competitions like with the 3rd Edition of the London Wine Competition this year, or USA Wine Ratings, or with the China Wine Competition in the heart of Shanghai! Beverage Trade Network congratulates the winners of the China Wine Competition."
About Beverage Trade Network
Beverage Trade Network is a leading platform helping beverage professionals connect with peers and better understand the global business landscape will lead to overall long term growth of the independent adult beverage industry. BTN believes in imparting educative content and becoming a supportive pillar for fresh industry growth.
Along with China Wine Competition, BTN has also organized other successful competitions such as the London Wine Competition, London Spirits Competition, London Beer Competition, Sommelier’s Choice Awards, and Bartender’s Spirits Awards. BTN also owns BevRoute, a magazine for Importers and Distributors and runs a lineup of trade shows around the world which includes USA Trade Tasting in New York, IBWSS UK in London and IBWSS China in Shanghai, IBWSS USA in San Francisco, Cannabis Drinks Expo and are also the organizers of the upcoming Cannabis Food Show.