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The Bollicine del Mondo’s 2nd Annual competition, run by Italian magazine, Euposia, had an unexpected victor when it hosted its blind sparkling wine tasting.

This year, their panel of judges, of whom a few are winemakers, chose Nyetimbers Classic Cuvée 2003 as the crown Champion of Worldwide Sparkling wines.

Nyetimber’s Classic Cuvée 2003 cost less than £30 a bottle  is made in Sussex consist of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes and is described as having ‘aromas of mandarins, vanilla and lemons” as well as “shortbread and light apricot” with “biscuity” notes playing a supporting role.

Nyetimber’s owner Eric Hareema attributed the wine’s success to the hot summer of 2003, which produced this line of grapes. Mr. Hareema stated: “It really has been an extremely exciting year for all of us. This is a significant win on the international stage and to win against champagnes is extremely rewarding.”

Nyetimber’s Blanc de Blancs 2001 also was a crowd pleaser, placing among the top 12 wines in the competition, out of a total of 52 entries.

Nyetimber’s success appears to be consistent and one to watch as it continues to improve and produce impressive grapes.

Here are their past accolades:

Trophies
IWSC 2009 Denbies Trophy for Best Worldwide Sparkling Wine

Awarded to 1992 Blanc de Blancs

IWSC 2006 Yarden Trophy for Best Worldwide Sparkling Wine

Awarded to 1998 Classic Cuvée

IWSC 1998 Yarden Trophy for Best Worldwide Sparkling Wine

Awarded to 1993 Classic Cuvée

IWSC 2008 UK Wine Producer of the Year
IWSC 2006 UK Wine Producer of the Year
IWSC 2004 UK Wine Producer of the Year
UKVA 2003 Wine of the Year

Awarded to 1995 Classic Cuvée

UKVA 2004 Wine of the Year

Awarded to 1996 Blanc de Blancs

UKVA 2005 Wine of Year

Awarded to 1999 Classic Cuvée

2009
International Wine & Spirit Competition Gold Medal – Best in Class 1992 Blancs de Blancs
Chardonnay du Monde Silver Medal 1992 Blancs de Blancs
International Wine & Spirit Competition Silver Medal – Best in Class 1995 Classic Cuvée
International Wine & Spirit Competition Silver 1998 Blancs de Blancs
Chardonnay du Monde Gold Medal – placed top ten 1998 Blancs de Blancs
International Wine & Spirit Competition Silver Medal 2002 Vintage
International Wine & Spirit Competition Silver Medal 2003 Classic Cuvée
International Wine Challenge Silver Medal 2003 Classic Cuvée
United Kingdom Vineyards Association Silver Medal 2003 Classic Cuvée
2008
United Kingdom Vineyards Association Gold Medal 2001 Blancs de Blancs
International Wine & Spirit Competition Silver Medal 2001 Blancs de Blancs
International Wine Challenge Silver Medal 2001 Blancs de Blancs
Decanter World Wine Awards Silver Medal 2001 Blancs de Blancs
International Wine & Spirit Competition Gold Medal 2001 Classic Cuvée
United Kingdom Vineyards Association Gold Medal 2001 Classic Cuvée
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2008 Silver Medal 2003 Blanc de Noirs (Pinot Meunier)
International Wine Challenge Silver Medal 2003 Blanc de Noirs (Pinot Meunier)
United Kingdom Vineyards Association Silver Medal 2003 Blanc de Noirs (Pinot Meunier)
2007
International Wine & Spirit Competition Silver Medal 2000 Classic Cuvée
2006
Chardonnay du Monde Silver Medal 1996 Blanc de Blancs
International Wine & Spirit Competition Silver Medal 1996 Classic Cuvée
International Wine & Spirit Competition Silver Best in Class 1998 Blanc de Blancs
International Wine & Spirit Competition Yarden Trophy 1998 Classic Cuvée
Gold Medal 1998 Classic Cuvée
International Wine & Spirit Competition Silver Medal 2000 Classic Cuvée
Chardonnay du Monde Silver Medal 2000 Blanc de Blancs
2005
International Wine & Spirit Competition Aurora Cuvée Magnum
Chardonnay du Monde Bronze Medal 1996 Blanc de Blancs
United Kingdom Vineyards Association Gold Medal 1997 Classic Cuvée
United Kingdom Vineyards Association Tom Day Trophy for best Varietal Wine 1999 Blanc de Blancs
Gold Medal
United Kingdom Vineyards Association Gore Brown Trophy 1999 Classic Cuvée
Vintners Trophy 1999 Classic Cuvée
Wine Guild Trophy 1999 Classic Cuvée
Dudley Quirk Memorial Trophy 1999 Classic Cuvée
Gold Medal 1999 Classic Cuvée
International Wine & Spirit Competition Silver Medal 1999 Classic Cuvée
2004
United Kingdom Awards Association Gold Medal 1995 Blanc de Blancs
International Wine & Spirit Competition Gold Medal 1996 Blanc de Blancs
United Kingdom Association Vintners Trophy 1996 Blanc de Blancs
Gore Brown Trophy 1996 Blanc de Blancs
Wine Guild Trophy 1996 Blanc de Blancs
Dudley Quirk Memorial 1996 Blanc de Blancs
Trophy Gold Medal 1996 Blanc de Blancs
Which? Magazine June Voted Best Sparkling Wine 1996 Classic Cuvée
International Wine & Spirit Competition Gold Medal 1996 Classic Cuvée
United Kingdom Vineyards Association Gold Medal 1996 Classic Cuvée
2003
Vinalies Internationales (Paris) Gold Medal 1995 Blanc de Blancs
United Kingdom Awards Association Gore Browne Trophy
Vintners Trophy
Wine Guild Trophy
International Wine & Spirit Competition Bronze Medal
Vinalies Internationales ( Paris) Silver Medal 1995 Classic Cuvée
United Kingdom Vineyards Association Gold Medal 1995 Classic Cuvée
United Kingdom Vineyards Association Dudley Quirk Memorial Trophy 1996 Classic Cuvée
Wine & Spirit Competition Trophy for Best UK Wine 1996 Classic Cuvée

Source: Telegraph UK

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