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2006 Results
Participating Wineries | Judging | Results | Awards Dinner | Sponsors | Media
Sponsored by: NSW Department of State & Regional Development
Coolangatta Estate
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Sponsored by: Kiama Municipal Council
| Gold |
Coolangatta Estate: Semillon (2001) 18.50 |
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| Silver |
Manchester Square Riesling (2004) 18.00 |
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| Gold |
Coolangatta Estate: Semillon (2001) 56 |
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| Gold |
Coolangatta Estate: Semillon (2001) 18.50 |
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| Silver |
Centennial Vineyards Woodside Tempranillo (2005) 17.50 |
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Medal |
Exhibitor |
Wine |
Vintage |
Points |
Best Wine in Class Silver |
Manchester Square |
Riesling |
2004 |
18.00 |
Bronze |
Tertini Wines |
1855 Riesling |
2006 |
16.50 |
Bronze |
Tertini Wines |
Riesling |
2005 |
15.50 |
Bronze |
Tertini Wines |
Crossroads Riesling |
2006 |
15.50 |
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Medal |
Exhibitor |
Wine |
Vintage |
Points |
Best Wine in Class Silver |
Southern Highland Wines |
Chardonnay |
2006 |
17.67 |
Bronze |
Centennial Vineyards |
Woodside Chardonnay |
2004 |
16.67 |
Bronze |
Bawleyvale Estate |
Gantry Chardonnay |
2005 |
16.50 |
Bronze |
Coolangatta Estate |
Alexander Berry Chardonnay |
2005 |
16.17 |
Bronze |
Coolangatta Estate- |
Alexander Berry Chardonnay |
2004 |
16.00 |
Bronze |
Cuttaway Hill Estate |
Chardonnay |
2005 |
16.00 |
Bronze |
Coolangatta Estate |
Alexander Berry Chardonnay |
2000 |
15.67 |
Bronze |
Farrow & Jackson |
Chardonnay |
2005 |
15.67 |
Bronze |
Kladis Estate |
Chardonnay |
2004 |
15.67 |
Bronze |
Cambewarra Estate |
John Unwooded Chardonnay |
2005 |
15.50 |
Bronze |
Centennial Vineyards |
Woodside Unwooded Chardonnay |
2005 |
15.50 |
Bronze |
Southern Highland Wines |
Reserve Chardonnay |
2005 |
15.50 |
JUDGES COMMENTS: Exceptionally strong class. Shows that Semillon has huge potential in the area. These wines are world class and unique. The Gold Medal winning wine was the most complete wine of the bracket. Immaculate winemaking practices enhance the potential of the variety.
Medal |
Exhibitor |
Wine |
Vintage |
Points |
Best Wine in Class Gold |
Coolangatta Estate |
Semillon |
2001 |
18.50 |
Silver |
Coolangatta Estate |
Semillon |
2006 |
17.00 |
Silver |
Coolangatta Estate |
Semillon |
2004 |
17.00 |
Bronze |
Coolangatta Estate |
Semillon |
2002 |
16.50 |
Bronze |
Coolangatta Estate |
Semillon |
2000 |
16.50 |
Bronze |
Coolangatta Estate |
Semillon |
2005 |
16.00 |
Bronze |
Coolangatta Estate |
Semillon |
2003 |
15.50 |
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JUDGES COMMENTS: These wines exhibit excellent underlying fruit flavours. However some examples were "clumsy" and lacking balance. Verdelho requires ripeness to exhibit its true character but the wines need balancing acid. Fruit condition is the critical factor to achieve this. Disappointing winemaking faults were still prevalent.
Medal |
Exhibitor |
Wine |
Vintage |
Points |
Best Wine in Class Bronze
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Coolangatta Estate |
Verdelho |
2006
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15.83
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Bronze
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Cambewarra Estate |
Amanda Verdelho |
2006
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15.67
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Bronze
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Centennial Vineyards |
Woodside Verdelho |
2006
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15.50
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JUDGES COMMENTS: There seems to be some confusion between tropical fruit and herbaceous styles of Sauvignon Blanc in the area. Award winning wines were very well made from both ends of the fruit spectrum but as yet no standouts have emerged. Some winemaking faults still evident in some wines.
Medal |
Exhibitor |
Wine |
Vintage |
Points |
Best Wine in Class Bronze |
Joadja Winery |
Sauvignon Blanc |
2006 |
15.83 |
Bronze |
Cuttaway Hill Estate |
Sauvignon Blanc |
2006 |
15.67 |
Bronze |
Southern Highland Wines |
Triplepoint Sauvignon Blanc |
2006 |
15.67 |
Bronze |
Centennial Vineyards |
Woodside Sauvignon Blanc |
2006 |
15.50 |
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JUDGES COMMENTS: Blended wines are interesting but seem to be a result of necessity rather than improving the wine. Some very well made commercial wines. Interestingly, the single varietals show great promise. Handling issues are still preventing top scores but the judges unanimously agreed producers should continue to persevere with the Pinot Gris, Arneis and Viognier.
Medal |
Exhibitor |
Wine |
Vintage |
Points |
Best Wine in Class Silver
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Tertini Wines |
Knight Arneis |
2006
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17.00
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Bronze
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Tertini Wines |
1855 Arneis |
2006
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16.50
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Bronze
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McVitty Grove |
Silver Label Pinot Gris |
2005
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16.17
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Bronze
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McVitty Grove |
Black Label Pinot Gris |
2005
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16.00
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Bronze
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Centennial Vineyards |
Bong Bong White Sav. Blanc/Char. |
2006
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15.83
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Bronze
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Coolangatta Estate |
Sauvignon Blanc / Chardonnay |
2006
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15.50
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Bronze
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Cuttaway Hill Estate |
Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc |
2005
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15.50
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JUDGES COMMENTS: Many wines lacked vibrancy and structure.
Medal |
Exhibitor |
Wine |
Vintage |
Points |
Best Wine in Class Bronze
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Tertini Wines |
Crossroads Rosé |
2006
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15.83
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Bronze
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Eling Forest Winery |
Rosé |
2005
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15.67
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Bronze
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Blue Metal Vineyard |
Rosé |
NV
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15.50
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JUDGES COMMENTS: No extreme winemaking faults were noted. However, the style of Pinot Noir in the region is yet to be determined. The variety shows some promise but requires significant attention to detail in the vineyard and the winery.
Medal |
Exhibitor |
Wine |
Vintage |
Points |
Best Wine in Class Bronze
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Centennial Vineyards |
Woodside Pinot Noir |
2005
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15.67
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Bronze
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Cuttaway Hill Estate |
Pinot Noir |
2005
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15.50
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JUDGES COMMENTS: Best Overall a disappointing class but the judges feel the potential for this variety remains. It requires a greater understanding of the varietal style in the region and perhaps vine maturation will assist in the future.
Medal |
Exhibitor |
Wine |
Vintage |
Points |
Best Wine in Class Bronze
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Kladis Estate - Reserve |
Shiraz |
2003
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15.83
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Bronze
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Verwood Estate |
Shiraz |
2004
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15.67
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Bronze
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McVitty Grove |
Shiraz |
2005
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15.50
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Bronze
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Southern Highland Wine |
Shiraz |
2004
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15.50
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JUDGES COMMENTS: Despite the relatively low scores this was a strong class highlighted by minimal winemaking faults. The emphasis for the variety needs to be placed on fruit ripeness and structure. Cabernet Sauvignon is an unforgiving variety that requires perseverance, diligence and above all, patience.
Medal |
Exhibitor |
Wine |
Vintage |
Points |
Best Wine in Class Silver
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Verwood Estate |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
2004
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17.33
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Bronze
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Kladis Estate |
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon |
2003
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16.00
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Bronze
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Cherry Tree Hill |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
2005
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15.67
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Bronze
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Cambewarra Estate |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
2003
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15.50
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Bronze
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Cherry Tree Hill |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
2004
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15.50
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JUDGES COMMENTS: Judges remarked how consistent they variety looked. The differences eventuated from deft oak handling and better fruit balance in the vineyard.
Medal |
Exhibitor |
Wine |
Vintage |
Points |
Best Wine in Class Bronze
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Yarrawa Estate |
Chambourcin |
2004
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16.00
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Bronze
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Cambewarra Estate |
Anniversary Chambourcin |
2004
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15.67
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Bronze
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Cambewarra Estate |
Black Stump Reserve Chambourcin |
2003
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15.67
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Bronze
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Coolangatta Estate |
Chambourcin |
2005
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15.67
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Bronze
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Coolangatta Estate |
Chambourcin |
2004
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15.50
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JUDGES COMMENTS: Strong class with few winemaking faults. Overall improvement would come from better varietal definition and depth of flavour. This will most likely eventuate from vineyards as they mature. The exotic varieties show great promise.
Medal |
Exhibitor |
Wine |
Vintage |
Points |
Best Wine in Class Silver
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Centennial Vineyards |
Woodside Tempranillo |
2005
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17.50
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Silver
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Kladis Estate |
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot |
2004
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17.00
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Bronze
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Blue Metal Vineyard |
Sangiovese / Cabernet Sauvignon |
2005
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16.00
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Bronze
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Joadja |
Reserve Malbec |
2004
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16.00
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Bronze
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Kladis Estate |
Merlot |
2004
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15.50
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Bronze
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Southern Highland Wine |
Merlot |
2004
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15.50
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Bronze
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Tertini Wines |
Crossroads Cab. Sav. / Merlot |
2005
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15.50
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JUDGES COMMENTS: A variety of styles but still some winemaking faults evident. Top wine shows great complexity and style.
Medal |
Exhibitor |
Wine |
Vintage |
Points |
Best Wine in Class Silver
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Cambewarra Estate |
Late Harvest Chardonnay |
2004
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17.00
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Bronze
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Crooked River |
Romance Chardonnay |
2005
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16.00
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JUDGES COMMENTS: Typical, well-made broader commercial style - very interesting wine.
Medal |
Exhibitor |
Wine |
Vintage |
Points |
Best Wine in Class Bronze
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Centennial Vineyards |
Méthod Champenoise |
2005
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16.00
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JUDGES COMMENTS: Strong class, ripe intense flavours abound. The Panel is keen to see how these young red styles develop.
Medal |
Exhibitor |
Wine |
Vintage |
Points |
Best Wine in Class Bronze
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Cambewarra Estate |
RGP Vintage Port |
2005
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16.17
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Bronze
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Roselea Vineyard |
D'Angelo Vintage Port |
2005
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16.00
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Bronze
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Coolangatta Estate |
Vintage Port Chambourcin |
1998
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15.83
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Bronze
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Coolangatta Estate |
Vintage Port |
2000
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15.67
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Bronze
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Coolangatta Estate |
Vintage Port |
2001
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15.50
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Bronze
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Crooked River Wines |
PV White Gold Port |
2005
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15.50
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Results Downloads
- Schedule of Winning Wines (PDF 580KB)
- Winning Wines Guide - on screen viewing (PDF 1.5MB)
- Winning Wines Guide - print version (PDF 2.8MB)
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