Yet again Cornwall's Camel Valley Vineyard has beaten off stiff opposition to gain a record four trophies in this year's UK Vineyards Association annual competition. Judged solely by Masters of Wine, Camel Valley also won three gold medals and a string of silvers and bronzes, some for wines not yet released for sale.

Camel Valley won the Vintners Trophy for the Best Sparkling Wine for the second consecutive year, as well as the Dudley Quirk Memorial Trophy for the best large production wine for its Bacchus 2006, and the Montagu Trophy for the best presented wine. In addition, the Lord Montagu Trophy for the best small production wine was also awarded to Camel Valley. These trophies confirmed Camel Valley's reputation as the UK's most consistent sparkling wine producer.

Sam Lindo, 2007 Winemaker of the Year, said he was delighted with the results: 'This year's awards have exceeded our wildest expectations. To achieve such success for a second year running shows real consistency in our winemaking skills.'

Bob Lindo, co-founder of Camel Valley, said he and wife Annie were thrilled by the results. 'We're still a small family run business, and this has been a real boost to our hard working staff. A lot of big money is coming in to the English vineyard business now, but these results show that it's hard work and a dedication to perfection that really matter. We've got a royal visit soon, so we're looking forward to showcasing our award winning wines to HRH the Duchess of Cornwall on our home ground next week.

CONTACT BOB OR SAM LINDO 01208 77959