In this episode, Ross introduces a Bordeaux blend wine from Delaire Graff Estate in South Africa - The Banghoek 2018. This amazing wine was the shared Runner-Up Double Gold Winner at the 2023 Global Fine Wine Challenge in the Bordeaux Blends class.

This is part 2 of 9 short podcasts highlighting South Africa's success in this class at the recently held Global Fine Wine Challenge. Canadian, American & New Zealand Bordeaux Blend medalists will also be featured in upcoming episodes.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Wine Overview
00:59 - Recommendations for Wine Travel in South Africa
01:30 - Introduction to Delaire Graff Estate Winery
02:24 - Description of Delaire Graff Vineyards and Wines
03:23 - Feedback and Commentary from Wine Judges
04:20 - Recognition and Awards for Delaire Graff
04:47 - Where to Find Delaire Graff Wines
05:41 - Conclusion and Future Episodes

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Summary

In this episode, Ross Anderson introduces the 2023 Global Fine Wine Challenge and highlights some exceptional wines from around the world. The focus is on Bordeaux blends, starting with the Bacco Estate Red Blend 2020 from South Africa. Ross provides information about the wine's origin, composition, and the founding of Bacco Estate. He shares the feedback from the judges, who praise the wine's bold flavors, elegance, and balance. Ross also mentions additional reviews and where to find the wine. Stay tuned for more.

This is part 1 of 9 short podcasts highlighting South Africa's success in this class at the recently held Global Fine Wine Challenge. Canadian, American & New Zealand Bordeaux Blend medalists will also be featured in upcoming episodes.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Overview

00:56 - Bacco Estate Red Blend 2020

02:18 - Background of Bacco Estate

03:07 - Judges' Feedback

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3 time is a trick!! We're back in Canada, and to one of my absolute favourite wine producers... period! Mission Hill Family Estate is located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, a region producing outstanding wines across the board. I was hooked at first taste back in 2016 when Canada and Mission Hill submitted their first entries into the Global Fine Wine Challenge, and each subsequent year has re-affirmed my love of these incredible wines.

In this episode, Ross Anderson chats with Mission Hill's Chief Winemaker, the delightful Corrie Krehbiel. Mission Hill, under Corrie's guidance has the Midas touch - crafting delightful, intense, pure and precise expressions of Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Bordeaux Blends... wow! These wines easily rival some of the best in the world.

This was a fun interview - I hope you'll take a listen, and your curiosity into the Canadian wine scene will be piqued!

Be sure to visit www.missionhillwinery.com for more information, and be sure to sign up and join the wine club!

Be sure to check out the Mission Hill Family Estate results from the 2022 Global Fine Wine Challenge. 

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Cheers, RA