Roger Castle prepares to compare
Competition
There is an annual competition.... the last one was held at Birchenwood Vineyard 12 November 2009 in conjunction with Wessex VA
T&CVA Wine Challenge 2009 Results
Eleven wines were entered from the region - a reflection of the rather disappointing 2008 vintage.
Awards
The following wines are to be congratulated for having won awards:-
Award For Winner
Anne Howitt Shield Best non-commercial wine Vernon Lodge Dry 2008
Mac Mackinnon Trophy Best white wine in any class Brightwell Crispin 2008
Sparkling Wine Trophy Best sparkling wine Brightwell Vineyard Brut Chardonnay 2006
Emmbrook Cup Best red wine Brightwell Vineyard Oxford Regatta 2007
Bothy Vineyard Cote Bothy
T&CVA Decanter Best wine overall Brightwell Crispin 2008
Medals
Silver Bothy Vineyard The Paradox 2007 (not eligible for trophy awards)
Bronze Brightwell Vineyard Crispin 2008
Highly Commended Brightwell Vineyard Dry 2008
Bothy Vineyard Cote Bothy 2008
Brightwell Vineyard Oxford Regatta 2007
Brightwell Vineyard Brut Chardonnay 2006