From November 20 – 22nd the North East Victorian Wine Challenge (NEVWC) takes place in the unassuming, yet perfectly placed Myrtleford Bowls Club, Myrtleford. A wine challenge that calls on all those wines with fruit sourced only from one of North East wine regions: Alpine Valleys, Beechworth, Glenrowan, King Valley, and Rutherglen.
The trophies were just announced (right after the judges finalized everything) the afternoon of Friday November 22 ~1:22pm.
This years Chair of Judges was Steve Flamsteed, and he was working with Judges: Sophie Otton, Alice Davidson, Bridget Raffal, Sandrine Gimon, Franco D’Anna, and Adam Cotterell. Partnered with Associate Judges Alicia Noble and Erin Pooley.
Fighting Gully Road submitted several wines, and the below is a quick round-up for you, as we think it deserves a moment to acknowledge how well some of the wines went, and we’re over the moon to share this news with you!
Class 10. Other white varieties / Alternative Varieties
2023 Fighting Fully Road Verdicchio: 97 points, Top Gold
Class 12a. Chardonnay (2023 or younger)
2023 Fighting Fully Road Chardonnay: 95 points, Gold
Class 12b. Chardonnay (2022 or older)
2021 Fighting Fully Road Smiths Vineyard Chardonnay: 90 points, Silver
Class 16. Pinot Noir
2023 Fighting Fully Road Pinot Noir: 95 points, Top Gold
Class 21. Sangiovese
2023 Fighting Fully Road Sangiovese: 95 points, Gold
Class 23. Other Italian red varieties
2019 Fighting Fully Road Aglianico: 90 points, Silver
Best Alternative White Wine Trophy: 2023 Fighting Fully Road Verdicchio
Best White Wine of Show: 2023 Fighting Fully Road Verdicchio
Wine of Show: 2023 Fighting Fully Road Verdicchio
View all the results (excludes the Trophies) here.