3 Trophies for Mudgee's Lowe Wines
Last week Lowe Wines was awarded three trophies at the annual 2011 ‘Clear Image’ Mudgee Wine Show.
The trophies reflected the attention to detail that David Lowe focuses on in his organic winery on Tinja Lane. The trophies, including the Best Organic Producer comprised:
Best White Wine (not including Chardonnay & Semillon)
2010 Louee Nullo Mountain Riesling
Most Outstanding Fortified Wine of the Show
Lowe Muscat
The Gil Wahlquist Trophy (Best Organic Producer)
“This is an excellent result for Lowe Wines,” commented David Lowe. “The Best White Wine Trophy, other than Chardonnay and Semillon is particularly competitive, as it traditionally comes down to the region’s best rieslings.”
“We’re experiencing a bit of a renaissance with this variety in Mudgee. There are a few fantastic examples that can compete with any from across Australia. We believe that our Nullo Mountain vineyard, at an elevation of 1100 metres, consistently produces some of the region’s best, with incredible natural acidity and intensity of flavour.”
The Best Organic Producer is also closely contested given the range and history of organic grape growing in the region. “Mudgee has a number of organic vineyards and it’s something that we are very passionate about. Our vineyards, winery and farm are all certified organic as we believe it makes a better quality wine; it’s good to see the judges agree.”
The 2011 Clear Image Mudgee Wine Show was judged by Greg Duncan-Powell (Wine Writer and Judge), Stephen Doyle (Bloodwood Wines) and Renee Foster (Ultimo Wine Centre). The Associate Judges were Liam Heslop (Lowe Wines) and Jacob Stein (Robert Stein Wines).
Awards:
Gold Medal, Class 7, 2010 Louee Nullo Mountain Riesling
Gold Medal, Class 14, 2005 Louee Tongbong Chardonnay
Gold Medal, Class 24, Lowe Muscat
Distribution: The Louee brand is distributed across the eastern states by Vines to Venues and the Lowe brand by Single Vineyard Wines. All wines within the Lowe portfolio are available on line via the Lowe website at www.lowewine.com.au
For more information, samples and images please contact:
David Cumming at Define Wine: +61 414 736 342 or [email protected]
David Lowe at Lowe Wine: +61 2 6372 0800 or [email protected]
Further information about Lowe Wines visit www.lowewine.com.au
Lowe Wine was established in Mudgee in 1987 by David Lowe and now comprises the Lowe, Louee and Tinja brands. The winery and vineyards gained organic accreditation 2004. David Lowe is a high profile proponent of NSW regional wines and a key advocate in re-establishing NSW wines as the wines of choice with consumers in Australia. David is also a leading advocate of organic winemaking, sustainable farming and regionalism, with a focus on the Mudgee and the Central Ranges.