Wines from a Woodchester vineyard have beaten off international competition to win silver medals.
Woodchester Valley’s first release sauvignon blanc 2017 and pinot noir rose 2017 picked up the prizes at the International Wine & Spirits Competition, which is now in its 49th year and saw entries from nearly ninety countries.
“This is our very first vintage Sauvignon Blanc and we are thrilled that it has already picked up an international award,” said Fiona Shiner.
“As far as I am aware, this may be the first single varietal English Sauvignon Blanc to win a silver medal. This is incredibly exciting.”
Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most recognisable grape varieties in the world; originating from France it is grown widely in the Loire and Bordeaux regions, but is also is grown in countries such as New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.
Woodchester Valley Vineyard is believed to be unique in being the only vineyard with a winery within the Cotswolds AONB.
It was established by the Shiner family in 2007 with 60,000 vines across three vineyard sites in Woodchester, Amberley and Doverow.
For more information about Woodchester Valley Vineyard and their upcoming English Wine Week events visit their website or email info@woodchestervalleyvineyard.co.uk
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