WINNING
WHITES
BEST FIRST CLASS WHITE
Gold Qantas
Shaw and Smith Lenswood Vineyard Chardonnay 2017, Adelaide Hills, Australia Judges said: Modern, rich, ripe and toasty. Very good. Score: 98 Silver Cathay Pacific
Nik Weis St Urbans-Hof Saarfeilser GG 2016, Mosel, Germany Judges said: Delicious and fragrant; a lean, fresh palate. Score: 97 Bronze Malaysia Airlines
Palliser Estate Chardonnay 2016, Martinborough, New Zealand Judges said: Wonderful modern, oaky, elegant chardonnay. Score: 96 Highly Commended (joint) Cathay Dragon
Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, New Zealand Judges said: Classy, fresh and balanced with crisp acidity. Singapore Airlines
By Farr Chardonnay 2018, Geelong, Victoria, Australia Judges said: Lovely depth and texture while still gentle and delicate. Score: 95
BEST BUSINESS CLASS WHITE
Gold ANA
Stella Bella Skuttlebutt Sauvignon Semillon 2018, Forest Grove, Margaret River, Australia Judges said: Delightfully fresh with grassy aromas. Wonderfully aromatic with a hint of oak. Score: 97 Silver Air New Zealand
Kumeu River Maté’s Vineyard 2016, Kumeu, Auckland, New Zealand Judges said: Modern and smart with hints of citrus and toast. A lovely crisp, fresh palate. Score: 96 Bronze Virgin Atlantic
Van Volxem Saar Riesling 2016, Mosel, Germany Judges said: Modern and complex with a nice fragrant and appley intense nose. Score: 95