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Thursday, December 09, 2010
"Best of the Best" from the Jefferson Cup Invitational
Results are in from the Jefferson Cup Invitational, the only wine competition that honors the "Best of the Best" among wineries from all of America’s wine regions. The 2010 Jefferson Cup winners are:
For White Vinifera Wine:
Wente Vineyards Chardonnay Riva Ranch 2008 Arroyo Seco
Chateau Lafayette Reneau Dry Riesling 2009 Finger Lakes
Chateau Lafayette Reneau Semi-dry Riesling 2009 Finger Lakes
For White Non-Vinifera Wine:
Stone Hill Winery Vignoles 2009 Missouri
Bluejacket Crossing Seyval Kansas
Swedish Hill Vidal Blanc 2009 Finger Lakes
Somerset Ridge Traminette Oktoberfest 2009 Kansas
For Red Vinifera Wine:
PureCos 2007 Napa Valley
Hess Collection 19 Block Cuvee 2006 Mount Veeder
Michael – David Winery Syrah 6th Sense 2008 Lodi
Gallo Family Merlot nv California
Bookcliff Vineyards Petite Sirah 2009 Grand Valley, Colorado
Kinkead Ridge Cabernet Franc 2008 Ohio River Valley
For Red Non-Vinifera Wine:
Adam Puchta Norton Estate Bottled 2005 Hermann, Missouri
HolyField Vineyards & Winery Chambourcin Kansas
For Dessert Wine:
Sheldrake Point Vineyards Late Harvest Estate Riesling 2008 Finger Lakes
Hazlitt's 1852 Vineyards Vidal Blanc Ice Wine 2008 Finger Lakes
Chalet Debonne Vineyards Vidal Blanc Ice Wine 2008 Grand River Valley
HolyField Vineyards & Winery Vignoles Late Harvest Kansas
Barefoot Cellars Moscato California
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Wednesday, December 01, 2010
2011 Houston International Wine Competition Champions
The 8th annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition judging boasted 1,789 wines from 591 wineries around the world. Sixteen countries participated in the competition and 1,147 medals were awarded by 15 panels of judges, consisting of local, national, and international wine experts.The 2011 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition Champions are:
Grand Champion Best of Show – Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus, Alexander Valley, 2006
Reserve Grand Champion Best of Show – Stanton Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, 2007
Top Texas Wine – Becker Vineyards, Viognier, Texas, 2009
Top Spanish Wine – Acústic Cellar Blanc, Montsant, 2009
Top All-Around Winery – d’Arenberg, Australia
Top Wine Company – E&J Gallo Winery
Top Sparkling Wine – Heidsick & Co. Monopole Blue Top Brut, Reims
Top White Wine – Vasse Felix Chardonnay, Margaret River, 2008
Top Red Wine – Vision Cellars Pinot Noir, Gary’s Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, 2008
Top Sweet Wine – Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars Riesling, Bunch Select Late Harvest, Finger Lakes, 2008
Top Value Wine – Fat Monk Merlot, Central Coast, 2009
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