HONG KONG.
DATELINE THURSDAY 4TH NOVEMBER, 2010.
[香港，2010年11月4日星期四]
Today at the China region’s largest fine wine trade fair, the Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair, Australian Mudgee Region winery is proudly attending its second consecutive Fair. Mudgee Wines was greatly encouraged by the Bronze Medal its 2005 Cabernet-Sauvignon won in the open competition in last year’s 2009 Hong Kong International Wine Competition. To have placed in the top three in the highly competitive Cabernet Sauvignon category (more than 6,500 individual bottles were entered into the competition) was “a great honour, and testament to the quality of the Mudgee Region and Mudgee Wines”, said CEO Mr. Bill Whalley.
中国地区最大的葡萄酒贸易展会香港国际美酒展于今日举行，这已经是这个来自澳大利亚满吉产区的酒商连续参加的第二个酒展了。Mudgee酒业凭借2005年份赤霞珠在去年的2009香港国际葡萄酒竞赛中赢得铜奖。赤霞珠类别的竞争尤为激烈，共有6500多瓶同种葡萄酒参与角逐，Mudgee酒业首席行政官Bill Whalley对能跻身三甲表示：“这是一个极大的荣誉，是对满吉产区和Mudgee酒业实力的最好证明。”
For this year’s open competition, Mudgee Wines has entered four exceptional new releases: their 2010 Verdelho, their 2010 Cabernet-Rosé, their 2009 “Grady” Shiraz, and their 2009 “William” Durif. The Verdelho and the Cabernet-Rosé in particular are extremely well matched to the delicate Cantonese cuisine of Southern China as well as spicy Chinese cuisines such as those cooked by Hunan and Sichuan chefs. Mr. Whalley said, “Mudgee Wines is committed to producing a range of premium wines perfectly suited for Chinese and other Asian cuisines, such as Thai. Our new Verdelho and Cabernet-Rosé have been made from our premium free-run juice – not the crush – and have a little residual sweetness and good acid balance. They’re selling very strongly in Australia and we’re anticipating excellent demand in Hong Kong and the China region.”
Mudgee酒业选择了四款佳酿参加今年的公开赛——2010年份华帝露、2010年份赤霞珠桃红、2009年份格雷迪设拉子、2009威廉姆杜瑞夫。华帝露和赤霞珠桃红非常适合中国南方的港式风味和辛辣的湖南和四川美食。Whalley先生说：“Mudgee酒业致力于生产系列佳酿以配合中国、泰国等各地亚洲美食。我们的新品华帝露和赤霞珠桃红酿造自优质的葡萄自流汁，而不是手工压榨，所以能品尝到剩余的甜香和良好的酸度平衡。这两种酒在澳大利亚取得了优秀的销售成绩，我们期待在香港和整个中国市场也能广受欢迎。”
Mudgee Wines’ general manager, Ms. Jane McLean, said, “From the perspective of our vineyard, we’re really happy that the harsh pruning of the last couple of growing seasons has been complimented with excellent winter rainfall. Although we’re mostly independent for water supply, and we’ve recently added a second bore, this last winter has broken the Mudgee Region’s 10-year drought. Our 2011 vintage is looking absolutely sensational.”
Mudgee酒业的总经理Jane McLean女士说：“从葡萄园的角度来说，前几个生长季大量的剪枝很好地配合了冬天的降水。尽管我们的供水基本是独立的，而且最近又钻了处供水口，上一个冬天还是终结了满吉产区长达10年的干旱。2011年份的葡萄收获一定会令人振奋。”
Mudgee Wines currently has 55 acres under vine, including its old bush parcel with 150-year old vines. Mudgee Wines winemaker Mr. Luciano Lombardini said of the vineyard, “The cuttings our vineyard manager has been transplanting from our 150-year old vines have taken beautifully, and I’ve never been so confident of an exceptional vintage as I am for 2011.”
Mudgee酒业目前拥有55英亩葡萄园，包括一片150年的葡萄老树。其酿酒师Luciano Lombardini这样评价他的葡萄园：“葡萄园经理正在剪150年的葡萄老树来进行移植，很顺利。我对2011年份的收成很有信心。”
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Bill Whalley, CEO, on mobile telephone +61 419 233-616, Jane McLean, General Manager, on mobile telephone +61 414 362-019, or visit the winery at the NSW Australian Stand at the Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair, booth 3DB18, Hall 3 of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre between Thursday 4th November through to Saturday 6th November.
欲知更多详情请联系：
Mudgee酒业首席行政官Bill Whalley，手机+61 419 233 616
Mudgee酒业总经理Jane McLean，手机+61 414 362 019
或于11月4日（星期四）至11月6日（星期六）期间亲临香港国际美酒展澳大利亚新南威尔士州展位，地址：香港会议展览中心3厅3DB18展位
Mudgee Wines on the web: www.mudgeewines.com.au
Mudgee酒业网站：www.mudgeewines.com.au