The results of the “Tranche 1” of prestigious wine competition International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2018, held in London, were officially announced.

7 wine companies from Georgia won 20 awards, including 1 gold, 8 silver, 6 bronze, 5 ” commended” awards.

The list of awarded wines follows:
Gold

• Mtsvane 2016, Makashvili Wine Cellar

Silver

• Khikhvi 2016, Makashvili Wine Cellar
• Kisi NV, Makashvili Wine Cellar
• Kakhetian Noble 2014, Badagoni
• Aleksandrouli 2015, Chigogidze Wines
• Dora Saperavi 2016, Askaneli Brothers
• Saperavi Reserve 2010, Badagoni
• Salome 2014, Wine Company Shumi
• Saperavi Grande Reserve Shabo 2014, Shabo

Bronze

• Alaverdi Tradition 2014, Badagoni
• Kakhetian Noble 2013, Badagoni
• Rkatsiteli 2016, Makashvili Wine Cellar
• Mukuzani 2015, Shilda Winery (Georgian Vine And Wine Company)
• Mtsvane 2015, Wine Company Shumi
• Rkatsiteli Qvevri NV, Askaneli Brothers

The IWC has two separate tastings to accommodate the different production and sales schedules across the industry. Tranche 1 wines were tasted in November and Tranche 2 wines will be tasted in April. There are two medal release dates, with Tranche 1 results announced in December and Tranche 2 in May.

Source: Hvino News