06 March 2012
GAGO AND PENFOLDS CREW SUPERGONG
Peter Gago, far left, with Steve Lienert and the Penfolds winemaking crew, old and new, surround Thelma Schubert at Ray Beckwith's 100th birthday party on the eve of vintage 2012. Photo Richard Humphrys
PRESS RELEASE:
Winemaker’s
Winemaker 2012 Announced
Düsseldorf, Germany, Monday March 5, 2012
Australia’s PETER GAGO, Penfolds Chief
Winemaker, was today awarded the Institute
of Masters of Wine / the
drinks business Winemaker’s Winemaker award at the world’s largest annual Wine
Fair, ProWein.
The
Institute of Masters of Wine and the drinks business initiated the Winemaker’s
Winemaker Award last year – 2011 – in which a distinguished group of
international winemakers, together with the Institute and the drinks business,
honour a winemaker respected and admired by their peer group in respect of what
they have achieved with fine wines on the global stage.
Peter
Gago commented: “This award offers outstanding global recognition for
Australian winemaking - winemaking on the other side of the world, winemaking
spanning almost two centuries. Naturally,
it’s a terrific accolade for the Penfolds winemaking team – past &
current. By years of Penfolds service
(only 23!), I am still almost the most ‘junior’ member of this team. I’m naturally chuffed and thankful. I’m also feeling guilty – it’s harvest, and
I’m 12,000 miles away! Payback, no
doubt, awaits when I return in a day or so!”
Lynne
Sherriff MW, Chairman of the Institute
of Masters of Wine said,
“The Institute of Masters of Wine & the drinks business are delighted to
present this award to Peter Gago, a man who commits heart and soul to
everything he does. It cannot be easy to
manage an iconic brand and continue to take it to a new level, but he seems to
constantly innovate and raise the bar of one of the world’s most appreciated
and valued wine labels.
“This
recognition is from not only the Institute and the drinks business, but also a
distinguished global panel of winemakers.
Our inaugural winner of the Winemaker’s Winemaker Award, Peter Sisseck
from Spanish winery Pingus, was instrumental in the selection of this year’s
winner, and we look forward to Peter Gago joining the panel for subsequent
awards.”
About
the Institute of Masters of Wine: The Institute of Masters of Wine, through its
members and activities, promotes excellence, interaction and learning across
all sectors of the global wine community.
From its beginnings in the British wine trade in 1953, the Institute’s
membership of nearly 300 now spans 23 countries while its study, examination
and events programmes are conducted annually on a worldwide basis.
About the drinks business: As Europe’s leading drinks
trade publication, the drinks business is at the forefront of what is happening
in the drinks industry. The magazine highlights the latest developments and
trends in the industry, as well as making a contribution to the trade with
analysis, debate and opinion.
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1 comment:
Hey Phil,
We knew you would not print our comment on Gago, the cellar team wonder if he pays you to tell lies about him? He is just a talking head for the brand mate!!
Penfolds Cellar Team
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