Asian Chardonnay Masters 2018: Results and Analysis
By
Natalie Wang
Unoaked Chardonnay <=HK$100
| Company | Product Name | Vintage | Region | Country | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASC Fine Wines (HK) Trading Corporation Ltd | Las Huertas Chardonnay | 2016 | Colchagua | Chile | Silver |
| Gruppo Mezzacorona | Mezzacorona Chardonnay, Trentino DOC | 2017 | Trentino | Italy | Bronze |
| Gruppo Mezzacorona | Mezzacorona Chardonnay, Vigneti delle Dolomiti | 2017 | Trentino | Italy | Bronze |
| Velenosi s.r.l. | Villa Angela Chardonnay | 2017 | Ascoli Piceno, Marche | Italy | Bronze |
Unoaked Chardonnay HK$101-150
| Company | Product Name | Vintage | Region | Country | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babich Wines Ltd | Babich Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay | 2017 | Hawke’s Bay | New Zealand | Silver |
| Pernod Ricard Winemaker (Ningxia) Co., Ltd | Helan Mountain Classic Dry White Wine | 2015 | Ningxia | China | Bronze |
Oaked Chardonnay <=HK$100
| Company | Product Name | Vintage | Region | Country | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASC Fine Wines (HK) Trading Corporation Ltd | Norton Chardonnay Barrel Select | 2017 | Mendoza | Argentina | Bronze |
| Barkan Wine Cellars Ltd | Reserve Chardonnay | 2016 | Upper Galilee | Israel | Bronze |
| Boschendal Wines | Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay | 2017 | Western Cape | South Africa | Silver |
| De Bortoli Wines Pty Ltd | DB Family Selection Chardonnay | 2017 | Riverina | Australia | Bronze |
| De Bortoli Wines Pty Ltd | DB Winemaker Selection Chardonnay | 2017 | South Eastern Australia | Australia | Bronze |
| Distell Limited | Fleur du Cap Essence du Cap Chardonnay | 2017 | Western Cape | South Africa | Bronze |
| Gruppo Mezzacorona | Feudo Arancio Chardonnay Sicilia DOC | 2017 | Sicily | Italy | Silver |
| Sur Valles Wine Group | Santa Alba Reserve Chardonnay | 2016 | Maule Valley | Chile | Silver |
| Ulupna Winery | Viviana Ferrari Collection Promenade Chardonnay | 2016 | McLaren Vale/Gouldburn Valley | Australia | Bronze |
Oaked Chardonnay HK$101-150
| Company | Product Name | Vintage | Region | Country | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkoomi Wines | Alkoomi Chardonnay | 2017 | Frankland River | Australia | Silver |
| Allegiance Wines | Allegiance Wines The Matron Hilltops Chardonnay | 2017 | Hilltops, NSW | Australia | Bronze |
| Australian Vintage Ltd | Nepenthe Altitude Chardonnay | 2016 | Adelaide Hills | Australia | Bronze |
| Australian Vintage Ltd | Tempus Two Copper Wilde Chardonnay | 2016 | Hunter Valley/Adelaide Hills | Australia | Bronze |
| Australian Vintage Ltd | Tempus Two Platinum Series Chardonnay | 2016 | Adelaide Hills | Australia | Bronze |
| Babich Wines Ltd | Babich Family Estates Headwaters Organic Chardonnay | 2017 | Wairau Valley, Marlborough | New Zealand | Bronze |
| Barkan Wine Cellars Ltd | Special Reserve Chardonnay, Winemakers’ Choice | 2016 | Upper Galilee | Israel | Bronze |
| Boschendal Wines | Boschendal Appellation Series Elgin Chardonnay | 2016 | Elgin | South Africa | Silver |
| De Bortoli Wines Pty Ltd | Villages Chardonnay | 2016 | Yarra Valley | Australia | Bronze |
| Distell Limited | Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve The Cableway Chard Durbanville Hills | 2017 | Durbanville, Cape Town | South Africa | Gold |
| Distell Limited | Fleur du Cap Series Privée Chardonnay | 2017 | Western Cape | South Africa | Gold |
| Laroche | L’Art des Sens Chardonnay Réserve | 2016 | IGP Pays d’Oc | France | Silver |
| Mas La Chevalière | Mas La Chevalière Vignoble Peyroli | 2015 | Languedoc | France | Silver |
| Spy Valley Wines | Spy Valley Chardonnay | 2015 | Marlborough | New Zealand | Gold |
| Ulupna Winery | Ulupna Single Vineyard Chardonnay | 2015 | Goulburn Valley | Australia | Bronze |
| Vondeling Wines | Vondeling Chardonnay | 2017 | Voor Paardeberg | South Africa | Bronze |
| Wakefield Taylors Family Wines | Jaraman Chardonnay | 2016 | Clare Valley/Adelaide Hills | Australia | Silver |
| Wakefield Taylors Family Wines | Wakefield Taylors Family Wines Chardonnay | 2017 | Clare Valley | Australia | Gold |
Oaked Chardonnay HK$151-200
| Company | Product Name | Vintage | Region | Country | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Vintage Ltd | McGuigan The Shortlist Chardonnay | 2016 | Adelaide Hills | Australia | Gold |
| Cape Barren Wines | Cape Barren Native Goose Chardonnay | 2016 | Adelaide Hills | Australia | Bronze |
| Distell Limited | Plaisir de Merle Chardonnay | 2017 | Simonsberg/Paarl | South Africa | Bronze |
| Journey’s End Vineyard (Pty) Ltd | Journey’s End Chardonnay | 2016 | Stellenbosch | South Africa | Bronze |
| Marisco Vineyards | The King’s Bastard Chardonnay | 2016 | Marlborough | New Zealand | Bronze |
| Marisco Vineyards | The Ned Chardonnay | 2016 | Wairau Valley, Marlborough | New Zealand | Silver |
| Trinchero Family Estates | Cloudfall Chardonnay | 2016 | Monterey County | USA | Silver |
| Trinchero Family Estates | Folie a Deux Russian River Valley Chardonnay | 2016 | Russian River Valley | USA | Silver |
| Trinchero Family Estates | Napa Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay | 2015 | Napa Valley | USA | Silver |
| Tyrrell’s Vineyards Pty Ltd | Tyrrell’s Wines Hunter Valley Chardonnay | 2017 | Hunter Valley | Australia | Silver |
Oaked Chardonnay HK$201-300
| Company | Product Name | Vintage | Region | Country | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Vintage Ltd | McGuigan Personal Reserve Hunter Ridge Chardonnay | 2017 | Hunter Valley | Australia | Bronze |
| Australian Vintage Ltd | Nepenthe Ithaca Chardonnay | 2016 | Adelaide Hills | Australia | Bronze |
| Babich Wines Ltd | Babich Irongate Chardonnay | 2016 | Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay | New Zealand | Gold |
| Cakebread Cellars | Bakestone Cellars Chardonnay North Coast California | 2016 | North Coast California | USA | Bronze |
| Cape Mentelle Vineyards Ltd | Cape Mentelle Chardonnay | 2016 | Margaret River | Australia | Silver |
| Castelli Estate | Castelli Estate Chardonnay | 2016 | Pemberton | Australia | Gold |
| Greywacke | Greywacke Chardonnay | 2011 | Marlborough | New Zealand | Master |
| Jackson Family Wines | Cambria Benchbreak Chardonnay | 2015 | Santa Maria Valley | USA | Master |
| Jackson Family Wines | Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Chardonnay | 2016 | Napa Valley | USA | Silver |
| Jackson Family Wines | Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay | 2016 | California | USA | Silver |
| Jackson Family Wines | La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay | 2016 | Sonoma Coast | USA | Bronze |
| Journey’s End Vineyard (Pty) Ltd | Journey’s End Destination Chardonnay | 2016 | Stellenbosch | South Africa | Bronze |
| La Motte | La Motte Chardonnay | 2016 | Franschhoek | South Africa | Silver |
| Nocton Vineyard | The Willow Series Reserve Chardonnay | 2015 | Southern Tasmania | Australia | Bronze |
| Pernod Ricard Winemaker (Ningxia) Co., Ltd | Helan Mountain Premium Collection Chardonnay | 2016 | Ningxia | China | Silver |
| Spy Valley Wines | Spy Valley Envoy Johnson Vineyard Chardonnay | 2015 | Marlborough | New Zealand | Silver |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | Trefethen Family Vineyards Chardonnay | 2016 | Oak Knoll District, Napa | USA | Silver |
| Trinchero Family Estates | Pacific Heights Russian River Valley Chardonnay | 2015 | Russian River Valley | USA | Bronze |
| Voyager Estate | Voyager Estate Chardonnay | 2015 | Margaret River | Australia | Gold |
| Wakefield Taylors Family Wines | St Andrews Chardonnay | 2016 | Clare Valley | Australia | Silver |
Oaked Chardonnay HK$301-400
| Company | Product Name | Vintage | Region | Country | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASC Fine Wines (HK) Trading Corporation Ltd | Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume | 2014 | Burgundy | France | Silver |
| Allegiance Wines | Allegiance Wines Unity Margaret River Chardonnay | 2017 | Margaret River | Australia | Gold |
| Conte Tasca d’Almerita Soc. Agr.Arl. | Tasca d’Almerita Tenuta Regaleali Vigna San Francesco C Tasca d’Almerita | 2015 | Sicilia Contea di Sclafani DOC | Italy | Silver |
| Flaneur Wines | X-Novo Chardonnay | 2015 | Eola-Amity | USA | Bronze |
| Marisco Vineyards | Craft Series The Pioneer Chardonnay | 2015 | Marlborough | New Zealand | Bronze |
| Richard Kershaw Wines | Kershaw Elgin Clonal Selection Chardonnay | 2016 | Elgin | South Africa | Gold |
| Treasury Wine Estates | Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay | 2016 | Tumbarumba | Australia | Silver |
| Tyrrell’s Vineyards Pty Ltd | Tyrrell’s Wines Winemaker’s Selection Vat 47 Hunter Val Tyrrell’s Vineyards | 2013 | Hunter Valley | Australia | Silver |
Oaked Chardonnay HK$401-800
| Company | Product Name | Vintage | Region | Country | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine Papin | Domaine Le Petit Marand – eXtra Ordinaire Chardonnay Le Petit Marand | 2016 | IGP Charentais | France | Bronze |
| Jackson Family Wines | Capensis Chardonnay | 2014 | Western Cape | South Africa | Silver |
| Jackson Family Wines | Stonestreet Estate Chardonnay | 2015 | Alexander Valley/Sonoma County | USA | Gold |
| Peccavi Wines | Peccavi Chardonnay | 2015 | Margaret River | Australia | Silver |
| Pernod Ricard Winemaker (Ningxia) Co., Ltd | Helan Mountain Xiao Feng Chardonnay | 2015 | Ningxia | China | Silver |
| Stellenview Premium Wines (Pty) Ltd. | Kruger Family Reserve Chardonnay | 2017 | Stellenbosch | South Africa | Bronze |
| Treasury Wine Estates | Penfolds Reserve Bin 16A Adelaide Hills Chardonnay | 2016 | Adelaide Hills | Australia | Silver |
Oaked Chardonnay >HK$800
| Company | Product Name | Vintage | Region | Country | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suntory Wine International Limited | Tomi White | 2015 | Yamanashi | Japan | Bronze |