Hawkshead Medal Scoop

Wines from Hawkshead Vineyard have thrilled owners Denis Marshall & Ulrike Kurenbach with their performance in recent Wine Shows.

The first vintage of their Gibbston Single Estate Hawkshead Pinot Gris 2009 won double Blue/Gold and Top 100 medals at the recent 2010 Sydney International Wine Competition.

Then the just announced Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2010 resulted in another Gold Medal for this exceptional Pinot Gris, as well as a Silver Medal for their Hawkshead Riesling 2009, and a Silver Medal for their Hawkshead Pinot Noir Bannockburn 2008.

“While Central Otago is well known for its exceptional Pinots Noir, it is very pleasing to have such success with our Aromatic white wines.” Said Denis Marshall

“We really had to nurse the young Pinot Gris vines through their early development in a difficult climate, and they have given us due reward,” Ulrike added. “Our 2008 Riesling was also well received and last year was selected in the annual summary of the ‘Best of the Best’ in the Australian WineState Magazine as well as being awarded 4 Stars by wine critics. While the 2009 Riesling is still a young wine we think it will develop further to surpass the 2008 vintage.” She said.

For further information contact:
Denis Marshall & Ulrike Kurenbach
Hawkshead Vineyard
2328 Gibbston Highway,
SH 6
Queenstown RD1

Contact: 021 541 467
Email: info@hawksheadwine.com