DWWA 2022 Medal Winner Tastings held in Seoul, South Korea

December 6, 2022

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As a part of the DWWA Asia Month tasting occasions, Decanter teamed up with South Korean accomplice Winevivion to carry masterclasses and walk-around tastings that includes over 100 award-winning wines from Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2022.

The tastings occurred within the week commencing 14 November on the Winevision Headquarters within the Gangnam District of Seoul and attracted practically 200 wine lovers and commerce professionals in South Korea. Winevision is likely one of the most revered and widely-recognised wine and spirit academic establishments in South Korea.

The primary masterclass that includes Finest in Present medal-winners was held on Tuesday, 15 November. DWWA decide Moonsong Bang, founder and head instructor of Winevision, introduced the top-scoring wines to wine lovers, WSET college students, hospitality professionals, wine importers and editors in wine media. ⁠Ms Bang launched the judging course of and shared her expertise at DWWA 2022 judging week in London, earlier than displaying 12 of the 50 Finest in Present wines from the 2022 competitors, together with:⁠

Coates & Seely, Reserve Brut, Hampshire, United Kingdom NV
Ken Forrester, Outdated Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2021
Church Highway, Grand Reserve Chardonnay, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand 2020
Dr Salomon, Ried Pfaffenberg Riesling 1 Ötw, Kremstal, Niederösterreich, Austria 2019
Tyrrell’s, Vat 1 Semillon, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia 2016
Mandrarossa, Fiano, Terre Siciliane, Sicily, Italy 2021
Bisquertt, Loopy Rows Carignan, Maule, Chile 2020
Riecine, Vigna Gittori, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Tuscany, Italy 2019
Bodegas Cornelio Dinastía, Imperial Autor, Rioja, Spain 2018
Ciabot Berton, Roggeri, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy 2017
Sons of Eden, Romulus Outdated Vine Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia 2019
Domaine Cauhapé, Quintessence du Petit Manseng, Jurançon, Southwest France, France 2017

On Thursday, 17 November, Ms Bang hosted a second masterclass showcasing 12 Platinum medal winners from DWWA 2022 that signify the signature wines from completely different international locations and areas. The masterclass was held in a blind-tasting format with the attendees given an inventory of grape varieties, international locations and areas to match the wine with the given choices.⁠ Wines chosen for the masterclass included:

Georges de la Chapelle, Cuvée Nostalgie Brut, Champagne, France NV
Constantia Glen, Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia, Cape City, South Africa 2021
Attis, Embaixador Albariño, Rías Baixas, Spain 2018
Weingut Bruendlmayer, Langenloiser Ried Kaeferberg 1oetw Gruener Veltliner, Kamptal, Niederösterreich, Austria 2018
Zorzal, Gran Terroir Cabernet Franc, Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina 2021
Château Haut-Goujon, Cuvée Liberté, Lalande-de-Pomerol, Bordeaux, France 2020
Damilano, Cannubi, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy 2018
Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro, Reserva, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2018
Bodegas Baigorri, De Storage, Rioja, Spain 2017
Corte Pavone, Vigna Poggio Molino al Vento, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Tuscany, Italy 2016
Vinosia, Santandrea, Taurasi, Campania, Italy 2016
Sandeman, 40 Yr Outdated Tawny, Port, Portugal NV

The DWWA Week in Seoul was wrapped up by a profitable walk-around tasting on Friday, 18 November. Over 150 friends attendeed the occasion and throughly tasted 104 medal winners from 15 international locations. Wines have been grouped by international locations, areas and types and introduced in two tasting rooms to make sure a cushty and secure tasting setting. The attendees have been impressed by the standard of the award-winning wines and commented ‘from Finest in Present to Bronze winners, all the wines are so delisious’.

The wines showcased on the walk-around tasting included:

Argentina

Zorzal, Gran Terroir Cabernet Franc 2021
Platinum, 97 factors

Australia

Hardys, Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Gold, 96 factors
Tyrrell’s, Vat 1 Semillon 2016
Finest in Present, 97 factors
Calcannia, Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvèdre 2019
Bronze, 88 factors
d’Arenberg, The Coppermine Highway Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Gold, 95 factors
Hardys, Eileen Hardy Shiraz 2020
Gold, 95 factors
Sons of Eden, Zephyrus Shiraz 2020
Gold, 95 factors
Sons of Eden, Romulus Outdated Vine Shiraz 2019
Finest in Present, 97 factors
Sons of Eden, Remus Outdated Vine Shiraz 2019
Finest in Present, 97 factors
Wolf Blass, Black Label Cabernet-Shiraz 2018
Gold, 95 factors
Home of Arras, Grand Classic 2009
Platinum, 97 factors
Home of Arras, EJ Carr Late Disgorged 2006
Gold, 96 factors
Flametree, S.R.S Wallcliffe Chardonnay 2021
Gold, 95 factors
Howling Wolves, Small Batch Cabernet-Shiraz 2018
Bronze, 88 factors

Austria

Kracher, No. 9 Welschriesling 2018
Gold, 95 factors
Kracher, No7 Trochenbeerenauslese Scheurebe 2018
Gold, 95 factors
Dr Salomon, Ried Pfaffenberg Riesling 1 Ötw 2019
Finest in Present, 97 factors
Weingut Bruendlmayer, Langenloiser Ried Kaeferberg 1oetw Gruener Veltliner 2018
Platinum, 97 factors
Weinkellerei Lenz Moser, Grüner Veltliner 2021
Silver, 92 factors

Chile

San Pedro, Cabo De Hornos Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Gold, 95 factors
Ventisquero, Vertice 2019
Gold, 96 factors
Viña Tarapacá, Gran Reserva Etiqueta Azul 2020
Finest in Present, 97 factors
Bisquertt, Loopy Rows Carignan 2020
Finest in Present, 97 factors
Viña Leyda, Single Winery Kadún Sauvignon Gris 2021
Platinum, 97 factors

France

Domaine Moritz, Riesling 2004
Silver, 90 factors
Château Grand Moulin 2019
Bronze, 88 factors
Château Haut-Goujon 2020
Bronze, 87 factors
Château Haut-Goujon, Cuvée Liberté 2020
Platinum, 97 factors
Château Haut-Goujon 2020
Silver, 93 factors
Château Ladignac 2020
Silver, 90 factors
Château Moulin De La Mothe 2019
Bronze, 87 factors
Constantine, Solarris Blanc de Noirs Brut NV
Silver, 90 factors
Georges de la Chapelle, Cuvée Nostalgie Brut NV
Platinum, 97 factors
Pannier, Blanc Velours Brut NV
Platinum, 97 factors
Piper-Heidsieck, Brut 2014
Gold, 95 factors
Calmel & Joseph, Les Crus – La Délicate Envie 2020
Bronze, 89 factors
Calmel & Joseph, La Planette 2018
Silver, 90 factors
Calmel & Joseph, Les Crus Entre Amis 2019
Silver, 90 factors
Château St-Jacques D’albas, Albas 2021
Silver, 91 factors
Domaine Cauhapé, Quintessence du Petit Manseng 2017
Finest in Present, 97 factors
Domaine Les Remparts, Les Renards Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Bronze, 88 factors
Domaine Les Remparts, Sur Un R Gascon Malbec 2020
Silver, 90 factors
Domaine Les Remparts, Gouttes De Lune Petit Manseng 2021
Bronze, 89 factors

Georgia

Gvaramadze Vineyard, Tsarapi Rkatsiteli 2020
Gold, 95 factors
Teliani Valley, Glekhuri Qvevri Kisi 2019
Gold, 95 factors

Germany

Weinbiet, Von Ersten Lagen Weissburgunder-Chardonnay 2020
Platinum, 97 factors

Greece

Anhydrous, Icon 2020
Gold, 96 factors
Alpha Property, Single Winery Hedgehog Xinomavro 2019
Gold, 95 factors

Italy

Botter, Lapilli 2021
Finest in Present, 97 factors
Vinosia, Santandrea 2016
Platinum, 97 factors
Russian, Sauvignon 2021
Silver, 90 factors
Ca’botta, Tenuta Soprazocco Riesling 2020
Silver, 90 factors
Ca’botta, La Callaia 2018
Silver, 92 factors
Ciabot Berton, Roggeri 2017
Finest in Present, 97 factors
Damilano, Cannubi 2018
Platinum, 97 factors
Marchese Luca Spinola 2020
Bronze, 87 factors
Marchesi Di Barolo, Serragrilli 2018
Gold, 95 factors
Marchesi Di Barolo, Coste Di Rose 2018
Gold, 96 factors
Marchesi di Barolo, Cannubi 2018
Gold, 96 factors
Sordo 2016
Silver, 91 factors
Tenute Cisa Asinari Dei Marchesi Di Gresy, Martinenga Gaiun 2017
Silver, 92 factors
Vallebelbo Soc. Coop. Ag, Cesare Pavese Brut 2018
Gold, 95 factors
Tenuta Viglione, Marpione Riserva Primitivo 2018
Bronze, 89 factors
Baglio Del Cristo Di Campobello, Laudàri Chardonnay 2020
Silver, 91 factors
Mandrarossa, Fiano 2021
Finest in Present, 97 factors
Cipriana, San Martino 2018
Finest in Present, 97 factors
Col D’orcia, Poggio Al Vento 2012
Gold, 95 factors
Corte Pavone, Vigna Poggio Molino al Vento 2016
Platinum, 97 factors
Fattoria Della Aiola 2018
Bronze, 89 factors
La Palazzetta 2016
Finest in Present, 97 factors
Riecine, Vigna Gittori 2019
Finest in Present, 97 factors
Accordini Igino, Gino Cordin 2013
Platinum, 97 factors
Carpenè Malvolti, Rive di San Pietro di Barbozza Brut 2019
Platinum, 97 factors
Col Dei Franchi, Caj Additional Dry 2020
Bronze, 86 factors
Col Dei Franchi, Orochiaro Additional Dry 2020
Bronze, 87 factors
Col Dei Franchi, Orochiaro Rosé Additional Brut 2020
Bronze, 88 factors
Foss Marai, Dry NV
Silver, 90 factors
Villa Annaberta 2019
Platinum, 97 factors
Cantina Primavena, Dumà Vin 2015
Silver, 90 factors
Cantina Primavena, Cl 2005
Gold, 95 factors

New Zealand

Church Highway, Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2020
Finest in Present, 97 factors
Lismore Wines, Flying Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Silver, 90 factors

Portugal

Sandeman, Quinta Do Seixo 2019
Gold, 95 factors
Sandeman, 20 Yr Outdated Tawny NV
Gold, 95 factors
Sandeman, 30 Yr Outdated Tawny NV
Gold, 95 factors
Sandeman, 40 Yr Outdated Tawny NV
Platinum, 97 factors

South Africa

Constantia Glen, Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Platinum, 97 factors
Ken Forrester, Outdated Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2021
Finest in Present, 97 factors

Spain

Dominio de la Vega, Reserva Especial Brut 2018
Gold, 96 factors
Dominio de la Vega, Finca Cerro Tocón Blanc de Noirs Reserva Brut 2016
Platinum, 97 factors
Alicia I Josep Viticultors, Tentiber 2019
Gold, 96 factors
Attis, Nana Albariño 2019
Gold, 96 factors
Attis, Embaixador Albariño 2018
Platinum, 97 factors
Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro 2018
Platinum, 97 factors
Bodegas Baigorri, De Storage 2017
Platinum, 97 factors
Bodegas Cornelio Dinastía, Imperial Autor 2018
Finest in Present, 97 factors
Bodegas Olarra, Clásico 2018
Gold, 96 factors
Bodegas Olarra, Laztana 2016
Silver, 94 factors
Martinez Lacuesta, Felix Martinez Lacuesta 2015
Silver, 90 factors
Martinez Lacuesta, La Sucursal 2020
Silver, 91 factors
Martínez Lacuesta 2012
Gold, 96 factors