Winemaker Challenge III: The Winners

Jan 17, 2012 | Blog

2012 Wine of the Year
Gloria Ferrer 2000 Carneros Cuvee, Carneros ($50)

2012 Winery of the Year
V. Sattui, Napa Valley

Best of Show White
Milbrandt Vineyards 2010 Riesling, Traditions, Columbia Valley ($12.99)

Best of Show Red
Falkner Winery 2008 Syrah, Rock Creek Vineyard, Temecula Valley ($26.95)

Best of Show Dessert
Inniskillin 2008 Riesling Ice Wine VQA, Niagara Peninsula, Canada ($79.99)

Best of Show Sparkling
Gloria Ferrer 2000 Carneros Cuvee, Carneros ($50)

Best Barbera
Pianetta Winery 2009 Barbera, Paso Robles ($28)

Best Cabernet Franc
Barboursville Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Franc Reserve, Virginia ($23)

Best Cabernet Sauvignon
J. Lohr 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Hilltop Vineyard, Paso Robles ($35)

Best Chardonnay
Cakebread Cellars 2008 Chardonnay Reserve, Carneros ($54)

Best Malbec
Puro Uno 2008 Malbec Gran Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina ($100)

Best Merlot
Trefethen Vineyards 2008 Merlot, Oak Knoll District ($35)

Best Pinot Grigio
Estancia 2010 Pinot Grigio, California ($11.99)

Best Pinot Gris
Milbrandt Vineyards 2010 Pinot Gris, Traditions, Columbia Valley ($12.99)

Best Pinot Noir
Rapaura Springs 2009 Pinot Noir, Vineyard Reserve, Central Otago, NZ ($26.99)

Best Riesling
Milbrandt Vineyards 2010 Riesling, Traditions, Columbia Valley ($12.99)

Best Rhone Blend
South Coast Winery 2008 GSM, Temecula Valley ($14)

Best Rioja
Beronia 2004 Rioja DOC Gran Reserva, Spain ($27.99)

Best Sauvignon Blanc
First Fleet 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, Australia ($6.99)
&
J. Lohr 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Carol’s Vineyard, Napa Valley ($25)

Best Syrah
Falkner Winery 2008 Syrah, Rock Creek Vineyard, Temecula Valley ($26.95)

Best Viognier
Barboursville Vineyards 2010 Viognier Reserve, Virginia ($23)

Best Zinfandel
Rock Wall Wine Co. 2009 Zinfandel, Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley ($40)
&
V. Sattui Winery 2009 Zinfandel, Gilsson Vineyard, Russian River Valley ($37)

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