{"title":"Decanter Awards | Best In Show, Platinum \u0026 Gold Medal Wines 2026","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--27610978419019__banner\" class=\"shopify-section main-collection-banner container--remove-margin-after\" data-js-inert=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container--large container--vertical-space-small\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-heading gutter-bottom--page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-heading__text remove-empty-space\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-header__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"445\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"39\"\u003e2026 Decanter World Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e were the largest in the competition's history, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"115\"\u003enearly 17,000 wines\u003c\/strong\u003e judged by \u003cstrong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e245 leading wine experts\u003c\/strong\u003e in a rigorous blind-tasting process. Of those entries, only \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e50 wines\u003c\/strong\u003e—just \u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"241\"\u003e0.3%\u003c\/strong\u003e, or about \u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"276\"\u003e1 in every 340 wines\u003c\/strong\u003e—earned the coveted \u003cstrong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eBest in Show\u003c\/strong\u003e title, making it one of the rarest and most prestigious accolades in the global wine industry. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"841\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFor a producer, winning at Decanter is a powerful independent endorsement of quality. Because every wine is judged blind by Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, and regional specialists, a medal demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship on merit alone, often bringing international recognition, stronger export opportunities, and increased consumer confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1223","title":"Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e New Zealand \u003cb\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e Wairarapa  Martinborough \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/b\u003e Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024 \u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003e White \u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e Craggy Range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"363\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"85\"\u003eCraggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc 2025 (Martinborough, Wairarapa, New Zealand)\u003c\/strong\u003e was awarded a \u003cstrong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"130\"\u003ePlatinum Medal (97 points)\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"173\"\u003e2026 Decanter World Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was one of only \u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"216\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e196 Platinum wines\u003c\/strong\u003e from almost \u003cstrong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"257\"\u003e17,000 entries worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing it in approximately the \u003cstrong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"324\"\u003etop 1.18% of all wines judged\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eFor \u003cstrong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eCraggy Range\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a major achievement because Platinum is not awarded from a single tasting. Gold-winning wines are re-tasted and debated by senior Decanter judges, including Masters of Wine and regional experts, before receiving Platinum status. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eThe award is particularly meaningful for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eTe Muna Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it highlights Martinborough’s ability to produce world-class Sauvignon Blanc alongside its better-known Pinot Noir. The wine was recognised for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"956\"\u003epurity, texture, aromatic intensity, fine acidity and mineral character\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the cool climate and gravelly soils of the Te Muna site. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1347\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFor the producer, a Decanter Platinum medal provides powerful international validation: it confirms that the wine can compete at the highest global level in a blind tasting against thousands of wines from established regions and famous estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerry Peabody, his family and Steve Smith MW, set out to create new benchmarks with wines now globally recognised as New World classics. Wines that would be listed in the world’s finest restaurants and fine wine merchants. From the outset, Terry and Steve followed the single vineyard philosphy: to select and source the best land and vineyards inthe region and plant vines most suited ot that terroir. Rich red varieties in the warmer Gimblett Gravels and Pino Noir and Sauvignon Blanc in the the cooler Martinborough area. Craggy Range were the first in the Southern Hemisphere to adopt this practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale straw colour with green hues. Fresh aromatics of white flowers, jasmine, nectarine and lime. Rich, wonderfully complex palate with an array of tropical fruits, refreshing acidity and a long chalky finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e‘A superlative producer; truly unique, complex wine.’ \u003cem\u003eLisa Perotti-Brown MW – Wine Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e89 Points\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Wine Spectator 2012\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e89 Points\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Robert Parker 2012\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e‘Te Muna Road Sauvignon Blanc has a very well defined, very pure nose with just a touch of chalkiness coming through. This Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eis more about poise and freshness with subtle notes of green apple, lime and orange-blossom towards the finish. Excellent.’ –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeal Martin, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraggy Range named as ‘\u003cstrong\u003eNew World Winery of the Year 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e‘ \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast, November 2014.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Matches:\u003c\/b\u003e Seafood \/ Chicken \/ Mediterranean \/ Oriental\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craggy Range Estate","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":330056423,"sku":"WOLWH0319S","price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":330056425,"sku":"WOLWH0320S","price":310.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":53249298858315,"sku":"WOLWH3904S","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/9218\/products\/Craggy_Range_Te_Muna_Sauvignon_Blanc.jpg?v=1571438657"},{"product_id":"dawson-james-pinot-noir","title":"Dawson James Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e Australia \u003cb\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e Tasmania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/b\u003e Pinot Noir \u003cb\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003e Red \u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e Dawson James\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"295\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"43\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eDawson James Pinot Noir 2024 (Tasmania)\u003c\/strong\u003e was awarded a \u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"88\" data-start=\"58\"\u003ePlatinum Medal (97 points)\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong data-end=\"131\" data-start=\"96\"\u003e2026 Decanter World Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing it among just \u003cstrong data-end=\"179\" data-start=\"155\"\u003e196 Platinum winners\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-end=\"208\" data-start=\"185\"\u003enearly 17,000 wines\u003c\/strong\u003e entered worldwide—only \u003cstrong data-end=\"241\" data-start=\"232\"\u003e1.18%\u003c\/strong\u003e of all entries. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"297\"\u003eFor Dawson James, this recognition is especially significant because Decanter's Platinum medals are awarded only after multiple rounds of blind tasting by senior international experts, including Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers. The wine was judged to be one of the finest Pinot Noirs in the competition, reinforcing Tasmania's reputation as one of the world's premier cool-climate Pinot Noir regions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDawson \u0026amp; James is the project of Peter Dawson and Tim James who met in 1976 when they were both working for Hardy \u0026amp; Sons. They have since moved on to different projects, including Willunga 100 in McLaren Vale for Tim, but have collaborated again to produce the Dawson \u0026amp; James wines in Tasmania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eThe Pinot Noir offers delicacy with finely woven fruit and oak, a creamy texture and flavour of wild strawberries. Complex and layered, with a wonderfully long, smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Matches:\u003c\/b\u003e Australian Pinot Noir is a wonderfully versatile food wine. 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The must is macerated in cold for 5 to 7 days at a temperature from 10°C to 15°C. Then it is fermented with selected yeast in stainless steel tanks with a capacity of 15,000 liters, with extraction works such as delestage and pressings. Once fermentation is finished, the wine is aged in new French oak barrels in which malolactic conversion takes place and it is matured for 14 months. Once the ageing is finished, the wine is stabilized, filtered and bottled. It is stored in the winery for at least 18 month before putting them in the market. Ageing in barrels: The Luigi Bosca Malbec D.O.C is aged in new French oak barrels for 14 months. Winemakers: José Irrera \/ Vicente Garzia. Comments by the winemaker: Luigi Bosca is the pioneer winery in elaborating a Malbec under the Denomination of Origin Luján de Cuyo. 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AGEING Barrel ageing was done in 225-litre oak casks, of which 80% were made of American wood, and it lasted for fourteen to fifteen months with regular racking. Barrel ages range from brand new to 7 years. After fining and bottling, the wine remained in our bottle cellar for a minimum of seven months before we started to release it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAt the time of release, this showed a deep purple red with crisp raspberry aromas. On the palate, similar aromas came through followed by layers of spiciness, a firm but velvety mouthfeel and a long clean finish. 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Without this deal, it is widely thought that the Barossa would have lost a huge chunk of its old vines. The 'Masters' wines are made from the parcels regarded by the winemakers as the best Semillon, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for producing truly world-class Riesling, the soils of the Eden Valley are shallow and rocky. The fruit for this wine comes from the William Hurn - Ross' Block single vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes were harvested early, following a cool and dry growing season and timely rainfall at veraison. A classic vintage, the 2016 will be hailed as one of, if not the greatest Wigan Riesling made, only fitting given this vintage was Andrew Wigan's last before his retirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were picked early and fermented cold in stainless steel for two weeks before clarification. 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