This first set of results includes entries from the northern hemisphere, with medals awarded to wines from Eastern Europe, Asia, USA, Canada, Portugal, Germany, Austria and the United Kingdom.

Out of 46 gold and gold outstanding medals awarded, Portugal and Canada received the highest number of medals with Canada taking home 13, 11 of which were for its Icewines. Portugal was close behind with 18, followed by England, which received a record seven gold medals for sparkling wines produced in Sussex, Kent and Dorset.

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