Jansz Tasmania celebrates DOUBLE TROPHY WIN at The Sydney International Wine Competition 2009
6 March 2009In the sparkling wine class that attracted 86 entries from the around the world – 18 alone from Champagne – Jansz Vintage Cuvée 2004 came out on top, winning the Trophy for BEST SPARKLING WINE OF THE SHOW
Jansz Tasmania Premium Vintage Cuvée 2004 has beaten the French at their own game, taking home the prized ‘Best Sparkling Wine of the Competition’ Marne et Champagne Diffusion Perpetual Trophy at the Sydney International Wine Competition 2009 (SIWC09). This class attracted 86 entries of sparkling wines from around the world – 18 alone from Champagne.
What an outstanding result for the 2004 Premium Cuvée which also received The National Australia Day Council Perpetual Trophy “Australia Day Wine of the Year” at the same Competition announced earlier in the year to coincide with our Nation’s official day of celebration. This is the fourth time in six years Jansz Tasmania Premium Vintage Cuvée has been chosen as the Nation’s celebratory wine - an unprecedented achievement.
Jansz Tasmania Premium Vintage Cuvée 2004 trophy and medal count now stands at: three trophies, three gold and one silver. Read winemakers notes
Natalie Fryar and the Jansz Tasmania team have always remained steadfast with their vision to create the pre-eminent, New World, sparkling wine. “Sparkling wine can be many things – the French have taught us this. Winning these trophies for our Premium Vintage Cuvée is reassurance we are on the right track, and achieving our goal in producing a sparkling wine that is distinctive”, says Nat.
According to Chairman of Judges, Kevin Milne, this is the first time in many years an Australian wine from Tasmania has won the trophy ahead of a number of French Champagnes. “This is a great reflection of the huge improvements made in the high end of sparkling wine production in Australia”, says Kevin. “Looking at the 2009 list of trophy winners, wines from cooler regions have performed extremely well, with the majority of trophy winners coming from the cooler areas of Australia and New Zealand.”
The SIWC is highly regarded due to its panel of international judges, including wine and food experts, and is the only major international wine competition to judge wine where it is most often enjoyed – with food. This unique format has a tendency to promote and award wines of good balance and harmony.
Sydney International Wine Competition – read the judges' comments
Jansz Tasmania Premium Vintage Cuvée 2004 is currently available at The Jansz Wine Room in Pipers Brook, open Monday – Sunday, 10am – 4.30pm. Visit The Jansz Wine Room
History of winners for the MARNE & CHAMPAGNE DIFFUSION PERPETUAL TROPHY “BEST SPARKLING WINE OF COMPETITION”
YEAR WINNING WINE
2009 Jansz Tasmania Premium Vintage Cuvee 2004
2008 Champagne Lanson Gold Label Brut Vintage 1996
2007 Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve Mis en Cave 2001 NV
2006 Champagne Lanson Gold Label Brut Vintage 1996
2005 Champagne Lanson Black Label NV
2004 Champagne Lanson Gold Label 1996
2003 Schramsberg “J Schram” 1996
2002 Champagne Lanson Gold Label 1994
2001 Champagne Lanson Noble Cuvee Brut 1989
2000 Champagne Gauthier Brut NV
1999 Champagne Lanson Vintage 1990
1998 Champagne Marc Chauvet “Special Club” 1988
1997 Corbans “Verde” Methode Traditionelle NV
1998 Seaview Vintage Reserve Pinot Noir Chardonnay MC Brut 1992
1994 Yellowglen “Cuvee Victoria” MC 1991
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