Normans Wines

Normans Wines have again proved themselves at one of Australia’s premier National Wine Shows by taking home a SILVER medal for the 2010 McLaren Vale Old Vine Shiraz at the Dan Murphy’s National Wine Show in Canberra 2011. The Show invites entries from across Australia in premium, commercial and aged classes for table, sparkling and fortified wines, and brandy. The purpose of the show is to judge and promote the best of the best Australian Wine.

We are very pleased to announce that our Conquest Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc was awarded GOLD at the 2011 Cairns Wine Show. The 2009 Conquest Shiraz was also recognised, receiving BRONZE.
The Cairns Wine Show has become a feature on the Australian Wine Industry Calendar in June each year focusing attention on wine style, wine quality and excellence.

We are please to announce that our 2008 Chais Shiraz and 2009 Old Vine Shiraz have just been recognised at some of the World’s most professional competitions whose aim is to reward the best wines and spirits produced worldwide;

Chais Clarendon Shiraz 2008:
Commended International Wine Challenge London 2011
Commended Decanter Wine Show London 2011

Old Vine Shiraz 2009:
Bronze Medal Sydney Royal Wine Show 2011
Bronze Medal Decanter Wine Show London 2011
Bronze Medal International Wine Challenge London 2011 – “Bright red fruit on the nose. Background spice with ripe sweet fruit”

We are very excited to annouce that our very own 2009 Conquest Shiraz has been awarded GOLD at the International Wine Show in London. 
- “A complex, floral bouquet with vibrant black fruits and peppermint. Very sweet and seductive. Smooth sensual and velvety minty fruits”

The 2009 Conquest Shiraz was also Commended at the Decanter World Wine awards in London.

Conquest Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc – “This is from Marlborough & will appeal to anyone who loves their Sauvignon Blancs. It clearly captures the fragrant aromatics, ripe sweet tropical flavours – gooseberry, lychee – of the region’s Sauvignon. I must say I’m surprised at how clear the varietal character is in a bubbly. The price is right, too.”
BLOODY GOOD Peter Forrestal Quaff 2011

Holbrook’s Road  2009 Cabernet Sauvignon  - “Here is a medium-bodied red that has ripe plummy fruit & substantial tannins, yet is reasonably approachable”
PRETTY GOOD Peter Forrestal Quaff 2011

Holbrook’s Road 2009 Shiraz - “While this is a touch grippy to finish, it does have rich, ripe, concentrated plummy flavours & smooth, viscous texture”
PRETTY GOOD Peter Forrestal Quaff 2011

Normans are pleased to announce being awarded BRONZE for our 2009 Old Vine Shiraz.
Wine has played a significant part in the Sydney Royal competitions, attracting around 300 exhibitors in 60 different classes, ensuring for the winners recognition and a valuable opportunity to shine the spotlight on their wines.