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| About Wine Style Asia Award |
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Background
Wine Style Asia Award (WSAA) 2010, held in conjunction with Wine For Asia 2010, celebrates top quality wines for the Asian palate and market. It recognises both quality and diversity in the wines selected for this award. Previous WSAA winners have gained a distinctive edge over their competitors, and have enjoyed great success in Asia.
Organised since 2004, WSAA is the platform that:
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Acknowledges innovative achievements in wine making |
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Connects wine exporters to Asian wine consumers |
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Profiles international wines to the dynamic Asian market |
Award Categories:
a. Trophy (Top of the category)
b. Gold
- US$10 and below category (based on FOB prices)
- US$10 and above category (based on FOB prices)
c. Silver
d. Bronze
Benefits
Wine Style Asia Award 2010 serves as a good reference for Asian consumers in the following key areas:
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Quality wines that have passed through grueling tests of Asian and International judges; |
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Recognition of diversity and uniqueness of the different wine regions; |
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Though the tastings are blind, wines of the same price ranges, same varietals and same regions will be judged together, thus giving all wines an equal chance of winning a medal. |
Duty Exemption and GST Relief for Approved Wine Events
To promote wine trading activities and help develop the wine industry in Singapore, duty exemption and GST relief will be granted for wine used at wine exhibitions and conference events approved under the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions (MICE) Incentive Scheme "BE In Singapore - BEIS" administered by the Singapore Tourism Board.
The Singapore Customs is supportive of granting the duty exemption/GST relief to wine competitions which are structured as part of the approved event and endorsed under BEIS.
Please follow this link to read more about the conditions and requirements on this grant
[ DUTY EXEMPTION AND GST RELIEF ON WINE FOR APPROVED EVENTS ] |
Branding Opportunities for Award Winners
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Listing on the WSAA and Wine For Asia websites |
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Showcase of award-winning wines at the WSAA Gala Dinner and Wine For Asia Feature Tasting Area |
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Listing in the WSAA Winners Booklet, which be distributed to all participants including partners, wine and F&B trade, and media |
Competition Details
Entry Categories
Grape-based (including organic wines) 
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Red – straight varietal / blended / sparkling |
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White – straight varietal / blended / sparkling |
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Rosé |
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Sweet |
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Fortified |
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Spirit (distilled wine) |
Non Grape-based Alcohol
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Fruit / Plant based alcohol |
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Rice based alcohol |
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Liqueur |
Cost of Participation
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Wine For Asia 2010 Exhibitors |
S$65 |
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Non-exhibitors |
S$130 |
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Dates to remember
Your journey to the Wine Style Asia Award 2010
1. Online registration until 10 September 2010
2. Wine samples to reach the organiser by 29 September 2010
3. Judging on 11 – 13 October 2010.
4. Announcement of results at the WSAA Gala Dinner on 27 October 2010.
5. Winning entries to be showcased at Wine For Asia 2010 from 28 – 29 October 2010.
6. Winning entries will be published in the WSAA winners booklet after the event. |
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WSAA Winners
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| Gold trophy award winners at WSAA 2009 |
| Riverbench Estate Pinot Noir 2006 |
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The wine is commanding and ripe but not over extracted. Sumptuous flavours of strawberries and cherries coat the tongue, but the finish still holds our signature smoke and clove; it perfectly complements grilled cornmeal crusted quail or a wild mushroom pizza. |
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| NAME OF WINERY / ESTATE |
Riverbench Vineyard & Winery |
| COMPANY NAME |
Riverbench Vineyard & Winery |
| WEBSITE |
www.riverbench.com |
| VINTAGE |
2006 |
| COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION |
USA |
| REGION OF PRODUCTION |
California |
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| SUB-REGION OF PRODUCTION |
Santa Maria Valley |
| BOTTLE SIZE (ML) |
750 |
| ALCOHOL LEVEL (%) |
14.5 |
| WINE CATEGORY |
Red Straight Varietal |
| VARIETY 1 |
Pinot Noir, Spätburgunder |
| OAK |
Oaked |
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| Benwarin Sangiovese 2006 |
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Mid ruby red colour. On the nose there are ripe fruit flavours of black cherry, plum, leather and spice. It is a medium bodied wine with the ripe sweet fruit flavours balanced well by savoury oak and fine dry tannins. |
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| NAME OF WINERY / ESTATE |
Benwarin Wines |
| COMPANY NAME |
Benwarin Wines |
| WEBSITE |
www.benwarin.com.au |
| VINTAGE |
2006 |
| COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION |
Australia |
| REGION OF PRODUCTION |
New South Wales |
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| SUB-REGION OF PRODUCTION |
Hunter Valley |
| BOTTLE SIZE (ML) |
750 |
| ALCOHOL LEVEL (%) |
13.5 |
| WINE CATEGORY |
Red Straight Varietal |
| VARIETY 1 |
Sangiovese |
| OAK |
Oaked |
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| Chain of Ponds Black Thursday 2009 |
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Bursting palate of tropical paw paw, guava and melon balanced by notes of passionfruit, hints of cucumber and split pea. The rounded tropical fruit palate is supported by a tight citrus acidity that gives a zesty, crisp finish. Enjoy Young! |
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| NAME OF WINERY / ESTATE |
Chain of Ponds Wines Pty Ltd |
| COMPANY NAME |
Chain of Ponds Wines Pty Ltd |
| WEBSITE |
www.chainofponds.com.au |
| VINTAGE |
2009 |
| COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION |
Australia |
| REGION OF PRODUCTION |
South Australia |
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| SUB-REGION OF PRODUCTION |
Adelaide Hills |
| BOTTLE SIZE (ML) |
750 |
| ALCOHOL LEVEL (%) |
12 |
| WINE CATEGORY |
White Straight Varietal |
| VARIETY 1 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| OAK |
Unoaked |
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| Chain of Ponds The Corkscrew Road 2006 |
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Good balance of tropical fruits and citrus fruits on the palate. Honeydew melon and mango are complemented by toasty oak and a buttery creaminess. A tight acid backbone with good fruit length will give longevity to the wine and careful cellaring should see it drinking well for a good number of years. |
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| NAME OF WINERY / ESTATE |
Chain of Ponds Wines Pty Ltd |
| COMPANY NAME |
Chain of Ponds Wines Pty Ltd |
| WEBSITE |
www.chainofponds.com.au |
| VINTAGE |
2006 |
| COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION |
Australia |
| REGION OF PRODUCTION |
South Australia |
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| SUB-REGION OF PRODUCTION |
Adelaide Hills |
| BOTTLE SIZE (ML) |
750 |
| ALCOHOL LEVEL (%) |
13.5 |
| WINE CATEGORY |
White Straight Varietal |
| VARIETY 1 |
Chardonnay |
| OAK |
Oaked |
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| Eden Springs High Eden Shiraz 2007 |
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Bouquet – Fresh berry fruit aromas with hints of flint, spice and white pepper. Palate – Soft, round and spicy. Medium bodied, with gentle mouth-coating tannins. General – An early harvest brought a low yield of premium quality fruit which, nurtured for 18 months in a combination of new French and aged American oak, has great elegance and length. The dominant berry fruit will see it develop beautifully into the future.
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| NAME OF WINERY / ESTATE |
Eden Springs Pty Ltd |
| COMPANY NAME |
Eden Springs Pty Ltd |
| WEBSITE |
www.edensprings.com.au |
| VINTAGE |
2007 |
| COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION |
Australia |
| REGION OF PRODUCTION |
South Australia |
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| SUB-REGION OF PRODUCTION |
High Eden |
| BOTTLE SIZE (ML) |
750 |
| ALCOHOL LEVEL (%) |
14 |
| WINE CATEGORY |
Red Straight Varietal |
| VARIETY 1 |
Shiraz |
| OAK |
Oaked |
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| Schmitt Söhne Anything Goes Riesling 2008 |
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A delicious, authentic German Riesling, ANYTHING goes Riesling is quite possibly the most food-friendly wine on the market. Paired perfectly with an impressive variety of dishes, ANYTHING goes Riesling has a vibrant fruitiness, balanced with crisp acidity to deliver a clean finish. |
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| NAME OF WINERY / ESTATE |
Schmitt Söhne Winery |
| COMPANY NAME |
Millie’s Enterprise |
| WEBSITE |
www.millies.com.sg |
| VINTAGE |
2008 |
| COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION |
Germany |
| REGION OF PRODUCTION |
Mosel |
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| SUB-REGION OF PRODUCTION |
- |
| BOTTLE SIZE (ML) |
750 |
| ALCOHOL LEVEL (%) |
9.5 |
| WINE CATEGORY |
White Straight Varietal |
| VARIETY 1 |
Riesling |
| OAK |
Unoaked |
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| Emilio Moro Malleolus 2006 |
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Deep dark red cherry colour with a violent rim. On the nose, there are attractive wild black berry fruit with oaky aromas and balsamic hints. Spicy notes, coffee, cacao and black tea with some mineral touches. Powerful and opulent on the palate, there are nice tannins and an excellent backbone. This wine has a perfect harmony between fruit and oak and a surprising lingering finish. |
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| NAME OF WINERY / ESTATE |
Emilio Moro Bodegas |
| COMPANY NAME |
Beam Global Asia Pte Ltd |
| WEBSITE |
www.beamglobalasia.com.sg |
| VINTAGE |
2006 |
| COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION |
Spain |
| REGION OF PRODUCTION |
Do Ribera del Duero |
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| SUB-REGION OF PRODUCTION |
- |
| BOTTLE SIZE (ML) |
750 |
| ALCOHOL LEVEL (%) |
14.5 |
| WINE CATEGORY |
Red Blended Varietal |
| VARIETY 1 |
Tempranillo |
| OAK |
Oaked |
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| Lillypilly Noble Blend 2002 |
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Golden yellow with some green tinge. Floral, spicy and tropical fruit aromas. Intense and luscious palate with a lively lift.
One of the coolest years in the history of our winery. Great varietal flavour and wonderful balance. The season was relatively dry but at the end of the season we had just enough moisture to encourage the onset of botrytis.
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| NAME OF WINERY / ESTATE |
Lillypilly Estate Wines |
| COMPANY NAME |
Red Grape Wine Australia Pty Ltd |
| WEBSITE |
www.redgrapewine.com.au |
| VINTAGE |
2002 |
| COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION |
Australia |
| REGION OF PRODUCTION |
New South Wales |
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| SUB-REGION OF PRODUCTION |
Leeton |
| BOTTLE SIZE (ML) |
375 |
| ALCOHOL LEVEL (%) |
12.5 |
| WINE CATEGORY |
Sweet |
| VARIETY 1 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| OAK |
Unoaked |
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Click here for the full list of winning wines.
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| Gold trophy award winners at WSAA 2008 |
| Gattinara Riserva 2001 |
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A deep pomegranate red wine; with a delicate fruity and mineral fragrance with hints of cherries, rose, liquorice and pepper. Fresh, with silky tannins, with a long and smooth finish. Matches well with red meat, poultry and game, and cheese. Wine is best served at 18°C. Its shelf life can go over 15 years, if correctly stored. |
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| NAME OF WINERY / ESTATE |
Travaglini Giancarlo |
| COMPANY NAME |
Devexpa Pte Ltd |
| WEBSITE |
www.devexpa.com |
| VINTAGE |
2001 |
| COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION |
Italy |
| REGION OF PRODUCTION |
Northern – Piedmont |
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| SUB-REGION OF PRODUCTION |
Gattinara |
| BOTTLE SIZE (ML) |
750 |
| ALCOHOL LEVEL (%) |
13.5 |
| WINE CATEGORY |
RED STRAIGHT VARIETAL |
| VARIETY 1 |
100% Nebbiolo |
| OAK |
OAKED |
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| La Puerta Gran Reserva 2005 |
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The art of blending is the cornerstone of the LA PUERTA Gran Reserva. Our winemaker has crafted this wine by choosing premium grapes from vines that thrive in our soils to create this smooth and approachable “big red”. True to our winemaking philosophy, the Gran Reserva is a small-lot production of the highest quality, produced only in the best vintages. |
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| NAME OF WINERY / ESTATE |
Valle De La Puerta S.A |
| COMPANY NAME |
Valle De La Puerta |
| WEBSITE |
www.valledelapuerta.com |
| VINTAGE |
2005 |
| COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION |
Argentina |
| REGION OF PRODUCTION |
La Rioja |
| SUB-REGION OF PRODUCTION |
Famatina Valley |
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| BOTTLE SIZE (ML) |
750 |
| ALCOHOL LEVEL (%) |
15.4 |
| WINE CATEGORY |
RED BLENDED |
| VARIETY 1 |
Malbec 60% |
| VARIETY 2 |
Syrah 23% |
| VARIETY 3 |
Bonarda 17% |
| OAK |
OAKED |
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| Langenlonsheimer Rothenberg 'Terrasse' Riesling 2007 |
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Inspiring complexity, brilliant fruit, long finish. A really great growth, grown at a magnificent terrace adjacent to the river Nahe. |
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| NAME OF WINERY / ESTATE |
Schweinhardt |
| COMPANY NAME |
Magma Trade + Consult Pte Ltd |
| WEBSITE |
www.magmatc.com |
| VINTAGE |
2007 |
| COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION |
Germany |
| REGION OF PRODUCTION |
Nahe |
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| SUB-REGION OF PRODUCTION |
Langenlonsheim |
| BOTTLE SIZE (ML) |
750 |
| ALCOHOL LEVEL (%) |
13.0 |
| WINE CATEGORY |
WHITE STRAIGHT VARIETAL |
| VARIETY 1 |
Riesling |
| OAK |
UNOAKED |
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Click here for the full list of winning wines.
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