For immediate release 14 November 2014 A Treasure Chest of IWSC medals for Treasury Wine Estates Treasury Wine Estates’ commitment to quality has earned an impressive 107 medals for wines across its portfolio at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), announced this week in London. The awards were amassed by 17 brands from TWE’s global portfolio, from Australia, New Zealand and the US. Led by Penfolds, which was named Australian Wine Producer of the Year and also took home a Trophy and Gold medal for the Penfolds Grandfather Rare Tawny NV, the medal haul for wines from the TWE portfolio included 13 Gold and Gold Outstanding medals and 27 Silver Outstanding medals. Treasury Wine Estates CEO Michael Clarke was thrilled with the result. “I couldn’t be more pleased. We make incredible wine from diverse regions, and it is fantastic to see so many of our brands recognised at an international level,” said Clarke. Wolf Blass has an exceptional record at the IWSC, having been named International Winemaker of the Year three times (1992, 2002 and 2013), and this year demonstrated its strength with 23 medals including three Gold Outstanding for the 2001 Wolf Blass White Label Riesling, 2012 Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz and 2005 Wolf Blass Platinum Shiraz. Rosemount Estate also had a strong showing, garnering 16 medals including three Silver Outstanding accolades for the 2012 Rosemount Nursery Project Graciano Mataro Grenache, 2013 Rosemount Estate GSM and 2012 Rosemount Estate 1888 McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet. Flagship New Zealand winery Matua netted 10 medals, with the 2013 Matua Single Vineyard Syrah recognised with a Silver Outstanding medal, while Wynns Coonawarra Estate won seven medals including Gold for the 2012 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Siding Cabernet Sauvignon. Lindemans, Devil’s Lair and Saltram also took multiple turns on the winner’s stage, with six medals each. From the iconic Napa Valley, Beringer was awarded six medals including a Gold Outstanding medal for the 2009 Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and four Silver Outstanding medals. TWE Chief Winemaker (Australia & New Zealand), Mark Robertson, was pleased and humbled by the medal haul. “To be recognised with no less than 107 medals at one of the world’s most respected and prestigious wine competitions is an incredible testament to the talent and dedication of our hardworking winemaking and viticulture teams. “I’m proud of them, and of the exceptional breadth and depth of quality in the wines we produce, wines that reflect not only the skill of the winemaker, but the terroir of the vines.” Nicole Carter, VP US Exports, EMEA and Asia said: "It is incredibly rewarding to see our California wines being recognized in key international competitions and markets such as London. These awards support our continued focus on building American brands in Europe and Asia." The International Wine and Spirit Competition was founded in 1969 and is the premier competition of its kind in the world. It receives entries from nearly 90 countries and boasts the most highly qualified and trained group of international judges of any wine and spirit competition. All entries are blind tasted in groups divided by variety, region and vintage as necessary. It remains the only international wine competition that puts all wines through chemical analysis as well as judging by a team of senior tasters. Media contact: Dan Ellis: [email protected] or +61 400 587 232 TWE’s top award-winners at the 2014 IWSC: Worldwide Fortified Penfolds Grandfather Rare Tawny NV Trophy & Gold 2009 Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Gold Outstanding 2012 Penfolds RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz Gold Outstanding 2010 Saltram Journal Shiraz Gold Outstanding 2001 Wolf Blass White Label Riesling Gold Outstanding 2012 Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz Gold Outstanding 2005 Wolf Blass Platinum Shiraz Gold Outstanding 2009 Etude Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Gold 2012 Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz Gold 2012 Penfolds Bin A Chardonnay Gold 2010 Saltram No.1 Shiraz Gold 2010 Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz Gold 2012 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Siding Cabernet Sauvignon Gold 2012 Annie's Lane Copper Trail Shiraz Silver Outstanding 2010 Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Silver Outstanding 2010 Beringer Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Silver Outstanding 2012 Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay Silver Outstanding 2012 Beringer Napa Valley Chardonnay Silver Outstanding 2012 Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay Silver Outstanding 2013 Devil's Lair Chardonnay Silver Outstanding 2012 Lindemans Coonawarra Limestone Shiraz Cabernet Silver Outstanding 2012 Lindemans Coonawarra Pyrus Red Silver Outstanding 2013 Matua Single Vineyard Syrah Silver Outstanding 2012 Mildara White Label Cabernet Sauvignon Silver Outstanding 2012 Penfolds Bin 150 Shiraz Silver Outstanding 2014 Penfolds Bin 51 Eden Valley Riesling Silver Outstanding Page 2 of 3 2013 Penfolds Cellar Reserve Chardonnay Silver Outstanding 2012 Rosemount Nursery Project GMG Silver Outstanding 2013 Rosemount Estate GSM Silver Outstanding 2012 Rosemount Est 1888 McLaren Vale Silver Outstanding Shiraz Cabernet 2012 Saltram Mamre Shiraz Silver Outstanding 2010 Wolf Blass White Label Chardonnay Silver Outstanding 2012 Wolf Blass Gold Label Barossa Shiraz Silver Outstanding 2012 Wolf Blass Gold Label Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Silver Outstanding 2012 Wolf Blass Brown Label Shiraz Silver Outstanding 2006 Wolf Blass Platinum Shiraz Silver Outstanding 2008 Wolf Blass Platinum Shiraz Silver Outstanding 2005 Wolf Blass Black Label Cabernet Shiraz Silver Outstanding 2010 Wynns Coonawarra Estate V&A Lane Shiraz Silver Outstanding 2010 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Shiraz Silver Outstanding Medal tally by brand: Gold Silver Brand Trophy Gold Silver Bronze TOTALS Outstanding Outstanding Annie’s Lane - - - 1 - - 1 Beringer - 1 - 4 - 1 6 Coldstream Hills - - - 1 1 - 2 Devil’s Lair - - - 1 3 2 6 Etude - - 1 - - - 1 Greg Norman - - - - - 1 1 Estates Heemskerk - - - - 1 - 1 Lindemans - - - 2 3 1 6 Matua - - - 1 4 5 10 Mildara - - - 1 - 1 2 Penfolds 1 1 3 3 3 1 12 Rosemount - - - 3 7 6 16 Saltram - 1 1 1 3 - 6 Seppelt - - - - 2 2 4 Stags’ Leap - - - - 3 - 3 Wolf Blass - 3 1 7 11 1 23 Wynns - - 1 2 3 1 7 Coonawarra 107 For all the IWSC results, go to www.iwsc.net Page 3 of 3 .