The second round of the Marlborough Winemakers’ Wine Options was conducted on Friday 19 August by Rex Ormandy of Vino Fino, Christchurch.
Here are the results:
1st – 72/84 points max. after extra questions, Red Rockets, with stand-ins for Cath Oates’ usual team
2nd – 72/84 points, Fir-Men-Tasting, Wairau River
3rd – 70/84 points, Boyz’n’Cider, Fruitfed
Last – 44/84 points, Chainsaws and Things
The wines served were:
Marc Bredif Vouvray 2009
Villa Maria ‘Barrique Fermented’ Gisborne Chardonnay 2010
Servin Chablis 1er Cru ‘Vaillons’ 2009
Mt Difficulty ‘Target Gully’ Riesling 2010
Beronia Rioja Crianza 2007
Wynns Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Charvin Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2008
Craggy Range ‘Le Sol’ Syrah 2009
Click here to view the results of Round One conducted on 15 July.