From conventional and iconic areas to new classics and lesser identified treasures, the standard and variety of glowing wines throughout the globe is one thing to have fun, made clear on the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Greater than 1,500 glowing wines entered the competitors in 2022 and of those, simply 4 had been awarded Greatest in Present and 16 a Platinum medal, with 5 nations represented. However making up a mere 2.9% of medal-winning sparklers, the cohort of Gold medal winners is to not be forgotten.
Scroll down to find 15 top-scoring glowing wines from DWWA 2022
‘To win a Gold is absolutely one thing,’ says DWWA Co-Chair Andrew Jefford. ‘Consider me, we attempt onerous to seek out Golds, and on some panels particularly, on massively aggressive panels, it’s very troublesome to get a Gold.’
Co-Chair Michael Hill Smith MW provides: ‘The DWWA is likely one of the only a few competitions the place all of the Gold medals are re-tasted. It’s that rigour that enables us to ensure that each Gold is absolutely deserving of that medal.’
Tasted and rated in organised flights by regional specialists, wines are judged towards their friends, which means not a single wine on this listing was judged in the identical flight nor by the identical panel of judges. Nonetheless, the consensus for a DWWA Gold medal is obvious: it’s bought to face out – and that’s what these bubbles do.
‘If you happen to get a Gold, you actually know that you simply’ve fought it out on the very high stage and have come out on high—it’s a incredible accolade’
– Andrew Jefford
Representing the 15 nations awarded Gold medals for glowing wines on the 2022 competitors, uncover beneath a choice of 15 to hunt out.
Gold sparklers: 15 to attempt
Australia
Home of Arras, EJ Carr Late Disgorged, Tasmania 2006
96 Gold
houseofarras.com.au
Elegant, refined and centered. The palate is large and welcoming, with stone fruit, whipped butter, espresso, grilled nuts. It has a high-quality mousse, creamy palate weight and a brilliant and really high-quality end. Alcohol 13.2%
Canada
Henry of Pelham, Cuvée Catharine, Carte Blanche Property Blanc de Blancs Brut, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 2016
96 Gold
henryofpelham.com
Fairly, inviting and stylish, with aromas of crisp inexperienced apple and brilliant citrus resulting in a textured palate graced with a high-quality mousse and poised, centered fruit. Elegant and extremely drinkable. Alc 12.5%
China
Chandon Brut, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia NV
95 Gold
lvmh.com
Elegant and vibrant aromas of crisp apples, zesty yellow citrus and touches of creamy notes. Very easy and smooth on the palate, harmonious, with high-quality bubbles. Alc 12.5%
Czech Republic
Chateau Bzenec, Ryzlink Rýnský Brut, Slovácká, Moravia 2017
95 Gold
chateaubzenec.cz
A superbly advanced wine with layers of flavour. The high-quality mousse opens to current a really minerally, citrussy palate with a core of inexperienced apple and a superb, luscious acidity. Beautiful size and complexity. Alc 12.5%
France
Charles Heidsieck, Blanc de Blancs Brut, Champagne NV
95 Gold
£79.99 Champagne Direct, Haynes Hanson & Clark, Hedonism, Lockett Bros, North & South, The Most interesting Bubble
Wealthy and full, with a transparent flinty, smoky word to start. Aromas of dried and baked fruits, woody and autolytic notes. Intense biscuit and toast notes and an aesthetic texture. Charming. Alc 12%
Hungary
Kreinbacher, Status Brut NV
96 Gold
£28 Better of Hungary
A fancy, developed aroma, main with wealthy, toasty biscuits and nuts, then opening into contemporary, ripe lemons. The palate gives flavours of contemporary apple and quince, with a juicy lemon acidity and good mousse. Alc 12%
Italy
Lo Sparviere, Franciacorta Brut, Lombardy, Italy 2015
95 Gold
£32.45 (2014) Impartial Wine
Lifted perfumed citrus with delicate natural and floral inflections. Balanced and developed palate with an understated biscuity richness. Ripe orchard fruit, zesty with an extended, toasty end. Alc 12.5%
New Zealand
No1 Household Property, Rosé, Marlborough NV
95 Gold
£29.50 Amathus Drinks
The nostril reveals intriguing aromas of strawberry, blossom, toast and hints of savoury and earthy notes. Beautiful weight and texture, with a brilliant acidity. Saline end. Alc 13%
Portugal
Caves Transmontanas, Vértice Millésime Brut, Douro 2014
95 Gold
£19.95 The Wine Line
A crisp, advanced glowing wine that over-delivers on its value, with camomile, brioche, dried honey, toast, stone fruits and marzipan, creamy texture and a vivid, high-quality, persistent mousse. Lengthy, nutty end. Alc 12%
Serbia
Aleksić, Biser Smederevka Further Brut, Vranje, Nišava-South Morava 2016
95 Gold
aleksicvinarija.rs
Crisp and refreshing, with engaging contemporary apple, citrus and apricot fruit and excellent steadiness. There’s a sense of lightness right here, with an virtually tart, particular person character from the grape selection. Alc 11.5%
Slovenia
Istenič, Status Further Brut, Bizeljsko-Sremič, Posavje 2013
95 Gold
£32.99 Novel Wines
Unbelievable freshness and magnificence. Complicated aroma, wealthy, with brioche, nuts, gingerbread, and honeyed complexity. A high-quality mousse reveals enlivening peach and ripe citrus, with a balancing flintiness. Alc 13%
South Africa
Le Lude, Cap Classique Reserve Brut, Western Cape 2013
95 Gold
£29.99 Onerous to Discover Wines
The nostril reveals advanced brioche, bruised apple, stone fruit, and a slight spearmint raise. The palate is contemporary, with beautiful delicate biscuit, floral, and citrus flavours. Very elegant, with a persistent end. Alc 12%
Spain
Cavas Hill, Col.lecció Privada Gran Reserva Brut Nature, Cava 2017
96 Gold
POA Freixenet Copestick
Sensational scents of honey drizzled over fig, caramel, lemon peel, spice, toast, beeswax, coconut and buttered popcorn. Lengthy and complicated, with a superbly outlined mousse. Concurrently highly effective and delicate. Alc 11.5%
Turkey
Kavaklıdere, Côtes d’Avanos Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature, Central Anatolia 2017
95 Gold
kavaklidere.com
Judiciously chosen mix of Chardonnay and the lighter Emir delivering an intense glowing wine with layers of dried lemons, lemon zest, and contemporary citrus fruits. Alc 12.5%
United Kingdom
Gusbourne, Blanc de Noirs Brut, Kent 2018
96 Gold
£59 Berry Bros & Rudd, Grape Britannia, Gusbourne, Highbury Vintners, Philglas & Swiggot, The English Wine Assortment, Twelve Inexperienced Bottles, Uncorked
Engaging nostril of strawberry, orchard fruits, plum, cherry and honey. On the palate, summer time fruits, crimson apples, bread and caramel. Splendidly advanced with an extended end. Alc 12%
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