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FEATURE / Swiss Winemaker of the year 2007 named, Genevan given second prize

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Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The first award for Swiss Winemaker of the year was given Friday evening to Diego Mathier, director of the Adrian Mathier Nouveau Salquenen cellar in Salquenen/Salgesch, Valais, near Sierre.

This is the first year the award has been given by the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse, organized by Vinum, Switzerland’s wine magazine, and Vinea, which manages several wine events including the world’s main international Pinot Noir competition, the Mondial du Pinot Noir.The Grand Prix du Vin Suisse was created two years ago as a major marketing effort to give greater recognition to Swiss wines, which have traditionally marketed themselves by canton or even commune. One goal is to help the public become more familiar with Swiss wines in general but also to underline the remarkable variety of grapes used for wine in Switzerland. The country’s many mini-climates and varied geographical profile make it possible to grow far more varieties well than in most wine-producing countries. (Ed. note: see complete list of winning wines at the end of this article.)

Mathier amassed more points than any other producer by winning recognition for six bottles. Two of the cellar’s wines won awards, a top one for its Pinot Noir and a runnerup for its rosé. The four others were given "Summa cum laude" diplomas. Mathier himself was given a mechanical "Sport" watch made by Chopard.

A second award, the Prix Vinissimo, went to the Hutin family in Dardagny, Geneva, for its blended wine,

 

Berholier 2005, which gained the most points of any of the 1,572 blended wines entered in the competition.

The complete list of awards:

Chasselas

  • 1st place – St-Saphorin les Blassinges 2006, Pierre-Luc Leyvraz, Chexbres VD
  • 2nd – Fendant Tradition 2006, Robert Taramarcaz, Domaine des Muses, Sierre VS
  • 3rd – Fendant de Vétroz Grand Cru 2006, Raphaël Vergère-Genoud, Vétroz VS

honourable mention:

  • Lentine Les Glaneuses 2006, Jean-Marie Reynard, Savièse VS
  • Clos de Mangold Gypsum Vieilles Vignes, Stéphane Reynard & Dany Varone, Savièse VS
  • Féchy 2006, Jean-Luc Meylan, Domaine Les Marchandes, Féchy VD

Müller-Thurgau

  • 1st – Müller-Thurgau Auslese Osterfingen 2006, Jakob Richli & Heidi Steiner, Weingut  Lindenhof, Osterfingen SH
  • 2nd – Riesling-Sylvaner Turmgut Erlenbach 2006, Barbara & Markus Weber, Erlenbach ZH
  • 3rd – Müller-Thurgau Osterfingen 2006, Jakob Richli & Heidi Steiner, Weingut Lindenhof, Osterfingen  SH

honourable mention:

  • Sylvie 2006, Vin de Pays Suisse, Jürg Saxer, Neftenbach ZH
  • Riesling-Silvaner Agne vom Schopf 2006, Gysel Weine, Hallau SH
  • Siblinger Riesling x Sylvaner 2006, GVS Schachenmann, Schaffhausen SH

Other single grape wines:

  • 1st – Petite Arvine Corin-sur-Sierre 2006, Raymond & Christophe Rey, Corin-sur-Sierre    VS
  • 2nd – Petite Arvine Maître de Chais 2006, Provins, Sion VS
  • 3rd – Viognier 2006, Dominique Passaquay, Outre-Vièze/Monthey    VS

honourable mention:

  • Petite Arvine Chamoson 2006, René Favre & Fils, St-Pierre-de-Clages VS
  • Petite Arvine de Vétroz 2006, André Fontannaz, Cave La Madeleine, Vétroz VS
  • Petite Arvine Martigny 2006, Gérald Besse, Martigny-Combe VS

Blended white wines and flavoured wines

1st – Muscat 2006, Michel Boven, Cave Ardévaz, Chamoson VS
2nd – Quarteto Iselisberg 2006, Weingut Roland und Karin Lenz, Uesslingen-Buch TG   
3rd – Scheurebe de Dardagny 2006, Marc Ramu, Domaine des Pins, Dardagny GE

honourable mention:    

  • La Céleste 2005 Assemblage Blanc Vinzel, Y. et G. Menthonnex, Domaine Delaharpe, Bursins VD
  • Cuvée Madame Rosmarie Mathier 2006, Adrian Mathier, Nouveau Salquenen AG, Salgesch VS
  • Cuvée Brigitte 2006, Roger Vouilloz, Varen VS

Sweet wines (8gr/litre, residual)

  • 1st – Malvoise flétrie 2006, Yvon Cheseaux, Cave des Remparts, Saillon VS
  • 2nd – Domaine de la République et Canton de Genève Gewürztraminer
    Vendange Passerillée Coteau de Lully 2005, Vignoble de L’État, Bernex GE
  • 3rd – Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive Récolte Sainte Catherine 2005, Villeneuve Clos du Châtelard, Hammel SA, Rolle VD

honourable mention:

  • "Sentes Nobles“ Ermitage-Malvoisie Vendange Tardive 2005, Serge Heymoz, Cave les Sentes, Sierre VS
  • Grains de Malice Maître de Chais 2005, Provins, Sion VS
  • Malvoisie Corin 2004, Yves Robyr, Cave du Village, Corin VS

Pinot Noir

  • 1st – Pinot Noir Réserve de Salquenen Les Pyramides 2005, Adrian Mathier, Nouveau Salquenen AG, Salgesch VS
  • 2nd – ZWAA Osterfingen Oberhallau Blauburgunder 2005, Michael Meyer, Bad Osterfingen, und Ruedi Baumann, Oberhallau SH
  • 3rd – Saint Jean-Baptiste Pinot Noir de Salquenen 2005, Philippe Constantin, Cave St. Philippe, Salgesch VS

honoourable mention:

  • Lucifer Pinot Noir 2006, Adrian Mathier, Nouveau Salquenen AG, Salgesch VS
  • Pinot Noir 2006, Cave du Paradou, Nax VS
  • Pinot Noir Uetikon 2005, Weingut Erich Meier, Uetikon am See ZH

Gamay

  • 1st – Gamay Les Coteaux de Sierre 2005, Gabriel Duc, Ollon-Chermignon VS
  • 2nd – Gamay de Chamoson 2006, Daniel Magliocco, St-Pierre-de-Clages VS
  • 3rd – Gamay 2006, Michel Boven, Cave Ardévaz, Chamoson VS

honourable mention:

  • Mephisto Gamay 2006, Adrian Mathier, Nouveau Salquenen AG, Salgesch VS
  • Domaine de la Charrue Gamay 2005, Denis Hermanjat, Cave de la Charrue, Commugny VD

Merlot

  • 1st – Trentasei Merlot Ticino 2003, Gialdi Vini SA, Mendrisio TI
  • 2nd – Il Querceto Merlot Barrique Ticino 2004, Az.Agr. Terreni alla Maggia SA, Ascona    TI
  • 3rd – Racconti Riserva Ticino Merlot 2003, Monticello Vini SA, San Pietro TI

honourable mention:

  • Merlot 2005, Michel Rolaz, Domaine de Crochet, Rolle VD
  • Merlot „Grandmaître“ 2005, Gregor Kuonen, Caveau de Salquenen, Salgesch VS
  • Biasca Premium Ticino Merlot 2005, Gialdi Vini SA, Mendrisio TI

Other single grape red wines

  • 1st – Gamaret Les Romaines 2005, Les Frères Dutruy, Founex VD
  • 2nd – Regent Terra Florales 2005, Hans Schlatter Weinbau & Kellerei AG, Hallau SH
  • 3rd – Syrah 2005, Anne-Catherine &Denis Mercier, Sierre VS            

honourable mention:

  • Syrah de Chamoson 2006, Pierre-Luc Rémondeulaz-Michellod, Cellier de la Dzaquette, Chamoson VS
  • Garanoir  Grand Cru de Luins 2005, Domaine de Sarraux Dessous, Bolle & Cie. SA, Morges VD
  • Syrah Réserve des Administrateurs 2005, Cave St-Pierre SA, Chamoson VS

Blended red wines

  • 1st – Les Hutins Coteaux de Dardagny Bertholier 2005, Pierre & Jean Hutin, Dardagny GE
  • 2nd – Terra Zina 2006, Jean-Louis Mathieu, Cave Saint Mathieu, Chalais VS
  • 3rd – Castanar RossoTicinese Riserva Barrique 2003, Roberto Ferrari, Tenuta Viticola Fam. Ferrari, Stabio TI

honourable mention:

  • L’Esprit de Genève 2005, Bernard Bosseau, Domaine de la Planta, Dardagny GE
  • Baton Rouge 2002, A. Gaillard & fils, Caves du Vidômne, St-Pierre-de-Clages VS 
  • "Sentes Rouges" Cornalin-Syrah 2005, Serge Heymoz, Cave les Sentes, Sierre VS

Rosé wines

  • 1st – Oeil-de-Perdrix Vin de Pays Suisse 2006, Jürg Saxer, Weingut Bruppach, Neftenbach ZH
  • 2nd – Dôle Blanche Frauenfreude 2006, Adrian Mathier, Nouveau Salquenen AG, Salgesch VS   
  • 3rd – Oeil de Perdrix Tartegnin Parfum de Vigne 2006, Jean Jacques Steiner, Dully VD

honourable mention

  • Dôle Blanche Hurlevent 2006, Les Fils de Charles Favre SA, Sion VS
  • Méditerranée La Côte 2006, Philippe Bovet, Givrins VD
  • Corail Rosé de Spécialités Rouges 2006, Desfayes & Crettenand, Leytron VS

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