2012 Results

Top Trophies

Winery of the Year

Swedish Hill Vineyards

To the winery whose multiple entries achieve broad commendation in many categories
Sponsored by Wine Appreciation Guild

Small Winery of the Year

Wild Goose Vineyards

To the winery whose multiple entries achieve broad commendation in many categories from a limited production

Value Winery of the Year

Sutter Home

To the winery whose multiple entries represent the best overall value and quality
Sponsored by Wines and Vines Magazine

Terroir Award

JoieFarm

To the winery that displays the best regional character in its wines

International Riesling Foundation Trophies

Sponsored by International Riesling Foundation

• Dry Wine Trophy – 2011 Chateau Ste Michelle / Columbia Valley Dry Riesling
  “Bright, lingering finish with peach notes. Brisk, bracing acidity, long finish.”
  – Chris Cook, Wine Judge
• Medium Dry Wine Trophy – 2011 Keuka Spring Vineyards / Finger Lakes Medium-Dry Riesling
  “Lovely rose petal aroma, strong structure, velvet texture, and a lingering finish.”
  – Chris Cook, Wine Judge

• Medium Sweet Wine Trophy – 2010 Jakob Demmer / Rheinhessen Riesling
  “Dessert in a glass. Lemon panna cotta, with apricot floater.”
  – Bo Barrett, Wine Judge
• Sweet Wine Trophy – 2011 St. Julian / Lake Michigan Shore Late Harvest Riesling
  “Balanced with nice acid. Stone fruit and a long fruit finish.”
  – Bo Barrett, Wine Judge

Sweepstakes Winners

• Sweepstakes Sparkling Wine – Korbel – Non-Vintage Brut Rosé
  “Big fruit and red licorice flavors, balanced with rose petal floral notes.”
  – Scott Harvey, Wine Judge
• Sweepstakes Rose Wine – Valley of the Moon Winery – 2011 Sangiovese Rose
  “Red raspberries and cherries with spice and a very good structure.”
  – Doug Frost, Wine Judge
• Sweepstakes White Wine – Wild Goose – 2011 Dry Gewurztraminer
  “A classic – vibrant, with layers of complexity; a great example of the class.”
  – Daryl Groom, Wine Judge
• Sweepstakes Red Wine – Jeff Runquist – 2010 Barbera
  “Great fruit with a primarily cherry character and nice acidity, making this a well balanced, layered wine.”
  – Steve Bloom, Wine Judge
• Sweepstakes Dessert Wine – Arrowhead Spring Vineyards
  - 2009 Vidal Ice Wine
  “Intense nose with copious amounts of botrytis and a great mouth feel. A well balanced, delicious wine.”
  – Tom Bohr, Wine Judge