Down Under & topsy turvy: NZ scoops Shiraz trophy, Oz gets Sauvignon trophy!

Interesting news yesterday – the trophy for the best Shiraz/Syrah at the 2010 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition went to a New Zealand Shiraz, The Hay paddock Shiraz 2006 from Waiheke Island, while the Sauvignon trophy went to Southern Highland Wines Oldbury Sauvignon Blanc 2010.  The Sauvignon comes from the up-and-coming cool climate Southern Highlands region in New South Wales.  Shame I didn’t make it there last month!