I was a little fretful…panicked is actually the right word, about judging the Long Beach Grand Cru for two days after only serving as a guest judge in the LA Wine Competition two years ago…once. I recognized the names of some of the judges, and personally knew quite a few, but I thought I better up my game and do some research.
I read Factors Considered in Wine Evaluation by Alexis Hartung (printed in the Winter Issue, 1999 AWS Journal Volume 31, No. 4 found online: http://www.bjcp.org/mead/Factors_Wine_Eval.pdf) and then I was also lucky enough to find the actual Judging Process that the Long Beach Grand Cru uses on their website. (It turned out that I was ready, even before doing the review work.)
Shenanigans?
There were no shenanigans during the judging process, but it WAS fun. All those numbered wine glasses crowding around me waiting to be swirled, sniffed, tasted and spat was also accompanied by the appropriate items to cleanse any palate: green olives, sliced gray beef, water crackers and waxy no-flavor cheese. (Good thing our meals were fully flavored!)
Panel l to r – David Stevens, Joe Hart, Stephen Young and Mike Stepanovich
The panel I was assigned to was led by David Stevens (Senior Wine Consultant, Davon International), and included Joe Hart (Hart Winery), Mike Stepanovich (Wine Journalist, Bakersfield, CA.) and Stephen H. Young (graduate of the American Wine Society Wine Judge Certification Program).
These knowledgeable gentleman, and the wine, made my nervousness fall away pretty quickly. Soon we were moving at a good pace. At the end of each round we discussed our findings and came to a consensus if a wine received no medal, bronze, silver or gold.
There was so much thought and consideration in awarding each medal if made me pause, how often do you pause and consider buying a wine based on a medal? As much as you do a wine with a high numerical score? You are doing wineries a disservice to only consider one ranking body, in my now-educated opinion.
Each panel, there were 26 judges in all, had nearly 100 wines to judge on the first day, about half that they second, and finally did a round of sweepstakes “sweeps” to determine which of the Gold medals were all-around favorites of all the judges. Many of the entries and winners came from small producers outside of California.
There was a distinct level of camaraderie amongst the judges as some had been doing the Long Beach Grand Cru competition for 20+ years. It was an honor to join them that I hope to repeat annually.
Dinner, More Wine, and the Point of it All
Day one closed with a wonderful dinner and unlimited wine tasting (wines from the day and more) at Parker’s Lighthouse. Our private room was full and during the first hour or so many of the judges, Long Beach Grand Cru Board of Director members and volunteers spilled out into the patio for a view of the Queen Mary.
It was then that a tall gentleman wearing a cowboy slipped a bottled of wine from Stolpman Vineyards onto the tasting table. It took me about a nanosecond to figure out who that was. Tom Stolpman is also on the Board of Directors. A second after that I learned that he met fellow board member, James McAdams, in law school in the 70s and the two practiced in the same Long Beach firm.
Executive Producer Kim Vu welcomed the diners and introduced organizer Magdalena “Maggie” Davis, who in turn thanked the volunteers. Judge and local SCV sommelier, George Skorka then stood up to say “(he received) dignity and kindness from volunteers, my life is better because we spend two days here.”
“An amazing crew has done this for 21 years and the Board of Directors of the Grand Cru thanks you,” Executive Director, Silvia Arqueta said. “All of the money made from the event goes to the legal aid of Long Beach and the lawyers that dedicate themselves to poverty law. Long Beach has the second highest number of children living in poverty and they work to lower that number every year.”
Tom Stolpman commented that we need to reach out and help others by serving in city council, etc., as that helps the common good and that equals legal aid. “At the end of the day the message of tonight is that we all walk out of here thinking that we are doing better and maybe not enough. Thank you for feeling that.” It was a sobering thought.
The Winners
Sweepstakes Nominees
Alba Vineyard, Chambourcin, 2012, Alba Estate Vineyard Chambourcin, Warren Hills
Alexander Valley Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, 2013, Estate Bottled & Produced, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
Anyela’s Vineyards, Riesling, 2013, 2013 Riesling, Estate Grown & Bottled, Finger Lakes
Balletto Vineyards, Rose of Pinot Noir, 2014, Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled, Russian River
Bex, Riesling, 2013, Nahe
Bodegas Marilena, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, 2012, Maxixe, Valle de Guadalupe
Bowers Harbor Vineyards Block II & Langley, Riesling, 2014, Block II & Langley, Estate Blend, Michigan
Bowers Harbor Vineyards Medium Dry, Riesling, 2014, Smokey Hollow, Single Vineyard, Old Mission Peninsula
Cakebread Cellars, Dancing Bear Ranch, 2012, Dancing Bear Ranch, Howell Mountain
Calista, Russian River Pinot Noir, 2012, Russian River Valley
Carmen, Carmenere Gran Reserva, 2012, Chile, Colchagua Valley
Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard, The Blessed Blend White, NV, Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled, Rhode Island
Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard, 42° Parallel Chancellor, 2010, Rhode Island
Cedar Creek Winery, Pinot Grigio, 2014, American
Cholame Vineyard, Cross Country, 2012, Cholame Vineyard, Barrel Aged, California, Monterey County
Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Icewine, NV, American
Coyote Moon Vineyards, Marquette, 2012, New York
Daniel Gehrs, Rocker Rarities, 2012, Central Coast
Dellatorri, Pinot Grigio, 2014, delle Venezie IGT
Easley Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Indiana
Easley Winery, Sweet Barrel Red, NV, Indiana
Elmaro, West Prairie White, 2014, Reserve, America (Country Appellation)
Forty-Five North Vineyard & Winery, 45 White, 2014, Michigan
Fre, Sparkling Brut, NV, California
Gloria Ferrer, Royal Cuvée, 2006, Carneros
Gloria Ferrer, Blanc de Blancs, NV, Carneros
Goose Watch Winery, Cabernet Franc Rosé, 2014, Finger Lakes
Grape Creek Vineyards, Viognier, 2014, American
Harmony Cellars, Petite Sirah, 2013, Paso Robles
Havens, Merlot Blend, 2012, Napa Valley
Hawley, Pinot Noir, 2013, Oehlman Vineyard, Russian River Valley
- Lohr Estates, Los Osos Merlot, 2013, Paso Robles
Joseph Cellars Winery, ZINFANDEL, 2011, Dry Creek Valley, Limited Production, California, Sonoma County
Lopez Island Vineyards and Winery, Siegerrebe, 2014, Estate, Certified Organically Grown Grapes, Puget Sound
Lucky Star, Chardonnay, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Marc Cellars, Pinot Noir, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Noceto, Rosato di Sangiovese, 2014, Estate Grown, Produced & Bottled, Shenandoah Valley, Amador County
Noceto, Sangiovese, 2012, Reserva, Shenandoah Valley, Amador County
Pearmund Cellars, Ameritage Reserve, 2013, Reserve, Virginia
Pedroncelli, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Estate, Dry Creek Valley
pureCru Winery, pureCoz Napa Valley Red Wine, 2010, Napa Valley (AVA)
pureCru Winery, CFM, 2011, Napa Valley
Red Soles Stillhouse, Limoncello – New Brandy infused with lemons, NV, California, Paso Robles
St. James Winery, Strawberry, NV, American
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Gewurztraminer, 2014, Finger Lakes
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Snow Owl, 2014, Finger Lakes
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Diamond, 2014, Finger Lakes
Twirl, Chardonnay, 2012, California
TWOFOLD, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, Small Lot Wine, California, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District
Wagner Vineyards, Fathom 107, 2013, Finger Lakes
Wollersheim Winery, Dry Riesling, 2014, American
Red Soles Stillhouse, Limoncello – New Brandy infused with lemons, NV, California, Paso Robles
Daniel Gehrs, Rocker Rarities, 2012, Central Coast
Goose Watch Winery, Cabernet Franc Rosé, 2014, Finger Lakes
Gloria Ferrer, Royal Cuvée, 2006, Carneros
Elmaro, West Prairie White, 2014, Reserve, America (Country Appellation)
Chairman’s Best of Class
Alba Vineyard, Chambourcin, 2012, Alba Estate Vineyard Chambourcin, Warren Hills
Alexander Valley Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, 2013, Estate Bottled & Produced, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
Anyela’s Vineyards, Riesling, 2013, 2013 Riesling, Estate Grown & Bottled, Finger Lakes
Bex, Riesling, 2013, Nahe
Bowers Harbor Vineyards Block II & Langley, Riesling, 2014, Block II & Langley, Estate Blend, Michigan
Bowers Harbor Vineyards Medium Dry, Riesling, 2014, Smokey Hollow, Single Vineyard, Old Mission Peninsula
Carmen, Carmenere Gran Reserva, 2012, Chile, Colchagua Valley
Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard, The Blessed Blend White, NV, Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled, Rhode Island
Cedar Creek Winery, Pinot Grigio, 2014, American
Cholame Vineyard, Cross Country, 2012, Cholame Vineyard, Barrel Aged, California, Monterey County
Coyote Moon Vineyards, Marquette, 2012, New York
Daniel Gehrs, Rocker Rarities, 2012, Central Coast
Dellatorri, Pinot Grigio, 2014, delle Venezie IGT
Easley Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Indiana
Elmaro, West Prairie White, 2014, Reserve, America (Country Appellation)
Forty-Five North Vineyard & Winery, 45 White, 2014, Michigan
Fre, Sparkling Brut, NV, California
Gloria Ferrer, Royal Cuvée, 2006, Carneros
Gloria Ferrer, Blanc de Blancs, NV, Carneros
Grape Creek Vineyards, Viognier, 2014, American
Harmony Cellars, Petite Sirah, 2013, Paso Robles
Havens, Merlot Blend, 2012, Napa Valley
Hawley, Pinot Noir, 2013, Oehlman Vineyard, Russian River Valley
- Lohr Estates, Los Osos Merlot, 2013, Paso Robles
Lopez Island Vineyards and Winery, Siegerrebe, 2014, Estate, Certified Organically Grown Grapes, Puget Sound
Lucky Star, Chardonnay, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Marc Cellars, Pinot Noir, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Noceto, Sangiovese, 2012, Reserva, Shenandoah Valley, Amador County
Pedroncelli, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Estate, Dry Creek Valley
pureCru Winery, CFM, 2011, Napa Valley
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Gewurztraminer, 2014, Finger Lakes
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Snow Owl, 2014, Finger Lakes
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Diamond, 2014, Finger Lakes
Twirl, Chardonnay, 2012, California
TWOFOLD, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, Small Lot Wine, California, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District
Wagner Vineyards, Fathom 107, 2013, Finger Lakes
Wollersheim Winery, Dry Riesling, 2014, American
Double Gold Medal Winners
Balletto Vineyards, Rose of Pinot Noir, 2014, Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled, Russian River
Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard, The Blessed Blend White, NV, Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled, Rhode Island
Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Icewine, NV, American
Coyote Moon Vineyards, Marquette, 2013, New York
Coyote Moon Vineyards, Marquette, 2012, New York
Cycles Gladiator, Petite Sirah, 2013, California, Central Coast
Easley Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Indiana
Easley Winery, Sweet Barrel Red, NV, Indiana
Forty-Five North Vineyard & Winery, 45 White, 2014, Michigan
Forty-Five North Vineyard & Winery, 45 Bubbly, 2014, Michigan
Fre, Sparkling Brut, NV, California
Havens, Merlot Blend, 2012, Napa Valley
Hooker, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Napa Valley
- Lohr Estates, Los Osos Merlot, 2013, Paso Robles
Milbrandt Vineyards, Traditions Merlot, 2012, Columbia Valley (AVA)
Milbrandt Vineyards, Traditions Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Columbia Valley (AVA)
Pearmund Cellars, Ameritage Reserve, 2013, Reserve, Virginia
Pedroncelli, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Estate, Dry Creek Valley
pureCru Winery, pureCoz Napa Valley Red Wine, 2010, Napa Valley (AVA)
Reggae Wines, Red, NV, Indiana
St. James Winery, Moscato, NV, American
St. James Winery, Strawberry, NV, American
Swedish Hill Winery, Vignoles, 2014, Finger Lakes
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Snow Owl, 2014, Finger Lakes
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Diamond, 2014, Finger Lakes
Wagner Vineyards, Fathom 107, 2013, Finger Lakes
Gold Medal Winners
Alba Vineyard, Chambourcin, 2012, Alba Estate Vineyard Chambourcin, Warren Hills
Alexander Valley Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, 2013, Estate Bottled & Produced, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
Andeluna, Malbec, 2014, 1300, Mendoza, Tupungato
Angove Family Winemakers, Family Crest Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre, 2014, McLaren Vale
Anyela’s Vineyards, Dry Riesling, 2013, Anyela’s Vineyards, Finger Lakes
Anyela’s Vineyards, Riesling, 2013, 2013 Riesling, Estate Grown & Bottled, Finger Lakes
Barefoot, Sweet Red, NV, California
Barefoot Bubbly, Red Moscato, NV, California
Barefoot Bubbly, Berry Fusion, NV, California
Barefoot Refresh, Perfectly Pink, NV, California
Bex, Riesling, 2013, Nahe
Big Cork Vineyards, Vidal, 2014, Maryland
Bodega Garzón, Albariño, 2014, Uruguay
Bodega Garzón, Tannat, 2013, Uruguay
Bodegas Marilena, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, 2012, Maxixe, Valle de Guadalupe
Boeger Winery, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, El Dorado
Boeger Winery, Zinfandel, 2013, Estate, El Dorado
Bowers Habor Vineyards Medium Sweet, Riesling, 2014, Estate Blend, Old Mission Peninsula
Bowers Harbor Vineyards Block II & Langley, Riesling, 2014, Block II & Langley, Estate Blend, Michigan
Bowers Harbor Vineyards Medium Dry, Riesling, 2014, Smokey Hollow, Single Vineyard, Old Mission Peninsula
Broadside, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Margarita Vineyard, Single Vineyard, Paso Robles
Cakebread Cellars, Dancing Bear Ranch, 2012, Dancing Bear Ranch, Howell Mountain
Calista, Russian River Pinot Noir, 2012, Russian River Valley
Carmen, Carmenere Gran Reserva, 2012, Chile, Colchagua Valley
Carol Shelton, Zinfandel, 2013, Wild Thing Zinfandel, Mendocino County
Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard, 42° Parallel Chancellor, 2010, Rhode Island
Cartlidge & Browne, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, North Coast
Cedar Creek Winery, Pinot Grigio, 2014, American
Cedar Creek Winery, Waterfall Riesling, 2014, American
Chacewater, Petite Sirah, 2012, Lake County
Chatom Vineyards, Cuvee, 2011, Calaveras County
Cholame Vineyard, Chardonnay, 2012, La Presa Vineyard, Oak Aged, Santa Barbara County
Cholame Vineyard, Cross Country, 2012, Cholame Vineyard, Barrel Aged, California, Monterey County
Clos Pegase Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Napa Valley
Cobblestone Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009, Napa Valley, Atlas Peak
Cosentino Winery, Zinfandel, 2013, The Zin, Lodi
Coyote Moon Vineyards, Brianna, 2013, New York
Coyote Moon Vineyards, Fireboat Red, 2013, New York
Criterion, Carmenere, 2013, Valle Colchagua
Criterion, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Coonawarra
Cycles Gladiator, Chardonnay, 2013, California, Central Coast
Daniel Gehrs, Rocker Rarities, 2012, Central Coast
Dellatorri, Pinot Grigio, 2014, delle Venezie IGT
Dominant Seven, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, California
Draxton, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, Nelson Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Draxton, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
Elmaro, West Prairie White, 2014, Reserve, America (Country Appellation)
Eye Chart, Red Blend, NV, California
Forty-Five North Vineyard & Winery, Chenin Blanc, 2014, American
Forty-Five North Vineyard & Winery, Riesling, 2013, Leelanau Peninsula
Four Vines, Zinfandel “Biker”, 2012, Biker, Paso Robles
Four Vines, Zinfandel “The Sophisticate”, 2012, California, Sonoma County
Four Vines, Zinfandel “Truant”, 2012, Truant, California (State Appellation)
Fresno State Winery, Touriga, 2012, Duarte Vineyards, California
Fulkerson Wine Cellars, Juicy Sweet Diamond, 2014, Finger Lakes
Gallo Family Vineyards, Moscato, NV, California
Girl and Dragon, Pinot Grigio, 2014, Veneto IGT
Gloria Ferrer, Royal Cuvée, 2006, Carneros
Gloria Ferrer, Blanc de Blancs, NV, Carneros
Goose Watch Winery, Traminette, 2014, Finger Lakes
Goose Watch Winery, Cabernet Franc Rosé, 2014, Finger Lakes
Goose Watch Winery, Cabernet Franc Ice, 2013, Finger Lakes
Goyette, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Sonoma County
Grape Creek Vineyards, Viognier, 2014, American
Grape Creek Vineyards, Cabernet Trois, 2013, American
Grape Creek Vineyards, Mosaic – Bourdeaux blend, 2013, American
Hagafen, Cabernet Franc, 2012, Estate Bottled, Napa Valley
Hagafen, Brut Cuvee Sparkling Wine Methode Champenoise, 2012, Brut, California, Napa Valley
Harmony Cellars, Petite Sirah, 2013, Paso Robles
Havens, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Napa Valley
Hawley, Pinot Noir, 2013, Oehlman Vineyard, Russian River Valley
Hyatt Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Hyatt Vineyards, Rattlesnake Hills
- Lohr Estates, Flume Crossing Sauvigon Blanc, 2014, Arroyo Seco (AVA)
Jamieson Ranch Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Napa Valley
Joseph Cellars Winery, ZINFANDEL, 2011, Dry Creek Valley, Limited Production, California, Sonoma County
Joseph Cellars Winery, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 2011, Bartholomew Family Vineryard, Estate, California, Napa Valley
Judd’s Hill, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Rutherford, Napa
L.A. Cetto, L.A. CETTO ZINFANDEL, 2013, valle de guadalupe, Estate Bottled, Baja California, Valle de Guadalupe
La Chertosa Old World Wines, Zinfandel, 2013, Reserve, Amador County
La Chertosa Old World Wines, Chardonnay, 2013, Reserve, Sonoma Valley
La Chertosa Old World Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010, Reserve, Napa Valley (AVA)
La Marca, Prosecco, NV, Veneto IGT
Light Horse, Chardonnay, 2013, California
Lopez Island Vineyards and Winery, Siegerrebe, 2014, Estate, Certified Organically Grown Grapes, Puget Sound
Lucas & Lewellen, Malbec, 2012, Valley View Vineyard, Estate Vineyards, California, Santa Barbara County
Lucky Star, Pinot Noir, 2013, California
Lucky Star, Chardonnay, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Lucky Star, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, California
Main & Geary, Petite Sirah, 2013, California
Main & Geary, Zinfandel, 2012, Dry Creek Valley
Marc Cellars, Pinot Noir, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Menage a Trois, Prosecco, NV, Prosecco DOC
Myles & Moore, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Paso Robles
Narmada Winery, Yash-Vir, 2011, Virginia
Noceto, Rosato di Sangiovese, 2014, Estate Grown, Produced & Bottled, Shenandoah Valley, Amador County
Noceto, Sangiovese, 2012, Reserva, Shenandoah Valley, Amador County
Oak Farm Vineyards, Barbera, 2013, Lodi
Oak Mountain Winery, Pinotage, 2012, Estate Grown, Temecula Valley
Open Kimono, Riesling, 2013, Washington
Pedernales Cellars, Pedernales Cellars Texas Viognier Reserve, 2014, Reserve, Texas
pureCru Winery, CFM, 2011, Napa Valley
Ray’s Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Central Coast
Red Soles Stillhouse, California Hooch – New Brandy, NV, California, Paso Robles
Red Soles Stillhouse, Limoncello – New Brandy infused with lemons, NV, California, Paso Robles
Reggae Wines, Blush, NV, Indiana
Rex Goliath, Pinot Noir*, NV, America
Rex Goliath, Sauvignon Blanc*, NV, Australia
Rex Goliath, Cabernet Sauvignon, NV, Chile
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County Chardonnay, 2013, Sonoma County
Save Me San Francisco, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, Bullet Proof Sauvignon Blanc, California
SeaGlass, Chardonnay, 2014, California, Santa Barbara County
SeaGlass, Riesling, 2013, Monterey County
South Creek Vineyards & Winery, 2011 Maestro, 2011, South Creek Vineyards & Winery, Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled, North Carolina
St. James Winery, Vignoles, 2014, Ozark Highlands
St. James Winery, Blackberry, NV, American
St. James Winery, Blueberry, NV, American
Stonehedge, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Napa Valley
Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Sweet Red, NV, California
Swedish Hill Winery, Riesling, 2014, Finger Lakes
Swedish Hill Winery, Blue Waters Riesling, 2014, Finger Lakes
Terra dOro, Pinot Grigio, 2014, Santa Barbara County
Terra dOro, Zinfandel, 2013, Amador County
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Riesling, 2014, Lahoma Vineyard, Finger Lakes
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Riesling, 2014, Finger Lakes
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Chardonnay, 2014, Finger Lakes
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Gewurztraminer, 2014, Finger Lakes
Trailhead, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Napa Valley
Trecini, MERLOT, 2013, DUNN, California, Russian River Valley
Twirl, Chardonnay, 2012, California
TWOFOLD, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, Small Lot Wine, California, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District
Ventana, Sauvignon Blanc, 2013, Ventana, Estate Grown, Arroyo Seco (AVA)
Viansa Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Sonoma Valley
Vina Ventisquero, Carmenere, 2012, Colchagua
Vista da Régua, Port Blend, 2013, Caráter, Douro DOC
Wagner Vineyards, Riesling, 2013, Finger Lakes
Wakefield/Taylors, Wakefield/Taylors Merlot, 2014, Australia, Clare Valley
Wave Series, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, Leyda Valley
Whispering Oaks Winery, Blueberry Blush, 2015, Florida
Windsor Vineyards, Zinfandel, 2013, Platinum Series, Dry Creek Valley
Windsor Vineyards, Merlot, 2013, Platinum Series, Alexander Valley
Wine Sisterhood, Passionate Pinot Grigio, NV, California
Wollersheim Winery, Prairie Fume, 2014, American
Wollersheim Winery, Dry Riesling, 2014, American
ZD, Pinot Noir, 2013, Carneros
Silver Medal Winners
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Project Z, 2013, Washington
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Meyer Reserve, Washington
3 Ball, Zinfandel, 2012, California
Acronym, Red Blend, 2013, California
Adored, Red Blend, 2013, California, North Coast
Alba Vineyard, Chelsea Dry Rosé, 2014, Chelsea Dry Rosé, Warren Hills
Alba Vineyard, Riesling, 2014, Alba Estate Vineyard Dry Riesling, Warren Hills
Alcantara Vineyards, Red Blend, NV, Confluence VI, Arizona, Yavapai County
Alcantara Vineyards, Viognier, 2014, Arizona, Yavapai County
Alexander Valley Vineyards, Merlot, 2012, Alexander Valley
Alexander Valley Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Estate Grown & Bottled, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
Alpen Cellars, Chardonnay, 2014, Trinity Lakes
Alpen Cellars, Pinot Noir, 2013, Trinity Lakes
Angove Family Winemakers, Dr. Angove Recipe Red Blend, 2013, South Australia
Angove Family Winemakers, Family Crest Shiraz, 2013, McLaren Vale
Anyela’s Vineyards, Avail, 2013, 2013 Avail, Estate Vineyards, Finger Lakes
Balletto Vineyards, Teresa’s Chardonnay, 2014, Estate Bottled & Produced, Russian River Valley
Balletto Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2013, Estate Grown, Estate Bottled, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Balverne, Chardonnay, 2013, Unoaked, Russian River Valley
Bandit, Chardonnay, NV, California
Bandit, Red Blend, NV, California
Barefoot, Chardonnay, NV, California
Barefoot, Merlot, NV, California
Barefoot, Pinot Noir, NV, California
Barefoot, Cabernet Sauvignon, NV, Argentina
Barefoot, Riesling, NV, California
Barefoot, Sauvignon Blanc, NV, California
Barefoot, Moscato, NV, California
Barefoot, Red Moscato, NV, California
Barefoot, Pink Moscato, NV, California
Barefoot, Rosa Red Blend, NV, California
Barefoot Bubbly, Tropical Fusion, NV, California (State Appellation)
Barefoot Bubbly, Prosecco, NV, Italy
Barefoot Bubbly, Moscato Spumante, NV, California
Barefoot Bubbly, Brut Cuvee, NV, California
Barefoot Bubbly, Peach Fusion, NV, California
Barefoot Bubbly, Citrus Fusion, NV, California
Barefoot Bubbly, Pink Moscato, NV, California
Barefoot Refresh, Crisp White, NV, California
Barefoot Refresh, Summer Red, NV, California
Big Cork Vineyards, Syrah Rosé, 2014, Maryland
Big Cork Vineyards, 2013, Maryland
Big Cork Vineyards, Barbera, 2013, Maryland
Big Cork Vineyards, Viognier, 2014, Maryland
Big Cork Vineyards, Merlot, 2013, Maryland
Big Cork Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, Maryland
Black Box Wines, Merlot (2013), 2013, California
Black Box Wines, Malbec (2014*), 2014, Argentina, Mendoza
Black Willow Winery, Classic Diamond, 2014, Estate Bottled & Produced, New York State
Bodegas Marilena, 2011, Malaguena, Valle de Guadalupe
Boeger Winery, Barbera, 2012, Estate, El Dorado
Borrellie, Zinfandel, 2013, Sonoma County
Cabpothesis, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Lodi
Calista, Pinot Noir “The Coast Range”, 2012, The Coast Range, California (State Appellation)
Carol Shelton, Pinot Noir, 2013, Larson Vineyard, Carneros (Sonoma)
Carol Shelton, Petite Sirah, 2012, Florence Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Carol Shelton, Zinfandel, 2013, Piazza Vineyard, Lodi
Cartlidge & Browne, Merlot, 2013, North Coast
Cedar Creek Winery, LaBelle Vie, 2014, American
Cedar Creek Winery, Gewurztraminer, 2014, American
Cell Block, Shackled Red, 2013, Sonoma County
Chacewater, Zinfandel, 2013, California, Sierra Foothills
Chacewater, Gwin, 2012, California, Lake County
Chacewater, Nell, 2012, Red Hills
Chalkboard, Red Blend, 2013, California
Charles & Charles, Rose, 2014, Washington, Columbia Valley
Cholame Vineyard, Rose, NV, La Presa Vineyard, Barrel Aged, Central Coast
Chronic Cellars, Spritz & Giggles, NV, California
Chronic Cellars, Dead Nuts, 2013, Paso Robles
Chronic Cellars, Sofa King Bueno, 2013, Paso Robles
Chronic Cellars, Purple Paradise, 2013, Paso Robles
Clos Pegase Winery, Sauvignon Blanc, 2013, Mitsuko’s Vineyard, Napa Valley
Coastal Oak, Chardonnay, 2012, California
Coastal Oak, Pinot Noir, 2012, California
Collavini, Pinot Grigio, 2013, Villa Caniungo, Friuli DOC
Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Cabernet Sauvignon, NV, American
Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Lux Pinot Noir, NV, American
Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Riesling, NV, American
Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Cabernet Zinfandel, NV, American
Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Malbec, NV, American
Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Chardonnay, NV, American
Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Viognier, NV, American
Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Pinot Noir, NV, American
Cosentino Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, The Cab, Lodi
Cosentino Winery, The Dark, 2013, Lodi
Cougar Crest Estate Winery, Merlot, 2012, Cougar Hills Vineyard, Estate Grown, Produced & Bottled, Walla Walla Valley
Cougar Crest Estate Winery, Anniversary Cuvee, 2011, Cougar Hills Vineyard, Estate Grown, Produced & Bottled, Walla Walla Valley
Coyote Moon Vineyards, River Time, 2013, New York
Coyote Moon Vineyards, Island Mama, 2013, New York
Coyote Moon Vineyards, Twisted Sister, 2013, New York
Coyote Moon Vineyards, River Run, 2013, New York
Coyote Moon Vineyards, Frontenac Blanc, 2012, New York
Coyote Moon Vineyards, La Crescent, 2013, New York
Criterion, Rioja, 2009, Rioja DOCa
Criterion, Malbec, 2012, Mendoza, Uco Valley
Cult X, Pinot Noir, 2013, California, Russian River Valley
Cult X, Meritage, 2012, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
Cycles Gladiator, Merlot, 2013, California, Central Coast
Cycles Gladiator, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, California, Central Coast
D & L Carinalli Vineyards, Chardonnay, 2013, D & L Carinalli Vineyards, Estate Grown, Produced & Bottled, Russian River Valley
Darkhorse, Chardonnay, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Darkhorse, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Darkhorse, Merlot, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Davis Bynum Winery, Jane’s Vineyard, Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2013, Jane’s Vineyard, Single Vineyard, Russian River Valley
Dominant Seven, Chardonnay, 2012, California
Dominant Seven, Red Blend, 2012, California
Don Ernestos, CLARNET Red Table Wine, 2014, California, Lodi
Donovan-Parke, Pinot Noir, 2013, California
Donovan-Parke, Chardonnay, 2013, California
Donovan-Parke, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, California
Duck Commander, Wood Duck Chardonnay, 2012, California (State Appellation)
Duck Commander, Pintail Moscato, 2013, California
Duck Commander, Miss Priss Pink Moscato, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Duck Commander, Triple Threat Red Blend, 2012, California (State Appellation)
Dusk To Dawn, Chardonnay, 2013, California, Russian River Valley
Easley Winery, Sweet Barrel White, NV, Indiana
Eastpoint, Chardonnay, 2013, California
Eberle, Zinfandel, 2013, Steinbeck, Wine-Bush & Cocavin, Paso Robles
Eberle, 2012, Paso Robles
Eberle, Barbera, 2012, Paso Robles
Ektimo Vineyards, Zinfandel, 2013, Dry Creek Valley
Ektimo Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2013, Russian River Valley
Elder Rock, Chardonnay, 2013, Estate Grown, Produced & Bottled, Monterey
Elmaro, Vidal, 2013, America (Country Appellation)
Fancy Pants, Chardonnay, 2012, California
Fancy Pants, Red, 2013, California
Fancy Pants, Processo, NV, Prosecco DOC
Fifty Shades of Grey, White Silk, 2013, California
Fifty Shades of Grey, Red Satin, 2012, California
Flint & Steel, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, California, Napa Valley
Four Vines, Zinfandel “Maverick”, 2012, Amador County, Sierra Foothills
Four Vines, “Skeptic” Petite Sirah, 2013, Paso Robles
Four Vines, “Willing” Chardonnay, 2013, Monterey
Frank Family Vineyards, Chardonnay, 2013, Napa Valley
Frank Family Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2013, Napa Valley
Frank Family Vineyards, Zinfandel, 2012, Napa Valley
Fresno State Winery, Sangiovese, 2011, Duarte Vineyards, California
Fresno State Winery, Merlot, 2012, Duarte Vineyards, San Joaquin County
Fresno State Winery, Petite Sirah, 2009, Duarte Linden Hills Vineyard, Single Vineyard, San Joaquin County
Frogtown Cellars, 404, 2011, Estate, Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled, Georgia
Frogtown Cellars, Convergence, 2011, Estate Grown, Produced & Bottled, American
Frogtown Cellars, Compulsion, 2012, American
Frogtown Cellars, Propaganda, 2011, Frogtown Cellars Dahlonega, Estate Grown, Produced & Bottled, Georgia, Lumpkin County
Fulkerson Wine Cellars, Juicy Sweet Riesling, 2014, Finger Lakes
Galen Glen, Riesling, 2014, Estate Grown, Produced & Bottled, Pennsylvania
Galleano winery, Sherry, NV, Mary Margaret Sherry, Cucamonga Valley
Girl and Dragon, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, California, North Coast
Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma Brut, NV, Sonoma County
Gloria Ferrer, Carneros Cuvée, 2004, Carneros
Gloria Ferrer, Blanc de Noirs, NV, Carneros
Gloria Ferrer, VA de VI, NV, Sonoma County
Gloria Ferrer, Chardonnay, 2012, Carneros
Goose Watch Winery, Golden Spumanté, NV, Finger Lakes
Goose Watch Winery, Diamond, 2014, Finger Lakes
Goose Watch Winery, Classic Cream Sherry, NV, Finger Lakes
Goose Watch Winery, Snow Goose, NV, Finger Lakes
Goose Watch Winery, Finalé White Port, 2013, Finger Lakes
Goyette, Pinot Noir, 2012, Sonoma Coast
Grape Creek Vineyards, Merlot, 2013, American
Grape Creek Vineyards, Bellissimo – Super Tuscan Styled, 2012, Texas
Grape Creek Vineyards, Rendezvous, 2013, Texas
Grape Creek Vineyards, Cabernet Blanc, 2014, American
Grape Creek Vineyards, Grand Rouge, 2014, American
Grape Creek Vineyards, Petite Sirah, 2013, American
Grape Creek Vineyards, Cuvee Blanc, 2014, Texas
Grape Creek Vineyards, Riesling, 2014, American
Graton Cellars, Chardonnay, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Greater Than One >1, 2 Red Blend, 2013, California
Greater Than One >1, 3 White Blend, 2013, California
Hagafen, Merlot, 2013, Estate Bottled, Napa Valley
Halcyon, Petit Verdot, 2012, Vintner’s Select, Lodi (AVA)
Handsome Devil, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, California
Handsome Devil, Red Blend, 2013, California
Harmony Cellars, Red Bordeaux, 2011, Diamond Reserve Aria, Meritage, Paso Robles
Harmony Cellars, Zinfandel, 2013, Grandpa Barlogio, Paso Robles
Hawk and Horse Vineyards, Petite Sirah, 2011, Red Hills AVA, Demeter Certified Biodynamic® Grapes, California, Lake County
Hawk and Horse Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009, Lake County, Red Hills
Hawk and Horse Vineyards, Latigo- Fortified Dessert Wine, 2010, Hawk and Horse Vineyards, Biodynamic Grapes, Red Hills Lake County
Hawk and Horse Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Red Hills AVA, Demeter Certified Biodynamic® Grapes, California, Lake County
Hawley, Pinot Noir, 2013, Estines Vineyard, Certified Organically Grown Grapes, Russian River Valley
Hawley, Zinfandel, 2013, Ponzo Vineyard, California, Russian River Valley
Hawley, Petite Sirah, 2013, Dry Creek Valley
Heliodoro, Pinot Noir, 2013, Dos Sobrinos, California, Russian River Valley
Hyacinth, Pinot Noir, 2012, Santa Lucia Highlands
Hyatt Vineyards, Merlot, 2012, Hyatt Vineyards, Rattlesnake Hills
Hyatt Vineyards, Roadside Market Red, 2012, Hyatt Vineyards, Rattlesnake Hills
Hyatt Vineyards, Syrah, 2012, Hyatt Vineyards, Rattlesnake Hills
It”So, Merlot, NV, California
- Lohr Estates, Bay Mist White Riesling, 2014, Monterey County
- Lohr Estates, Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Paso Robles
- Lohr Vineyard Series, CAROL’S VINEYARD Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, St. Helena ~ Napa Valley (AVA)
Jamieson Ranch Vineyards, “Silver Spur” Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, Limited, Napa Valley
Jewelry Box, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Central Coast
Jewelry Box, Chardonnay, 2012, Central Coast
Joel Gott, Cabernet Sauvignon #815, 2013, California
Joel Gott, Pinot Noir, 2013, California, Sonoma County
Joseph Cellars Winery, Chardonnay, 2012, Thomas LaTour Vineyard Mt Veeter Hyde Clone 110R Root Stock, Limited Edition, California, Napa Valley, Mount Veeder
Joseph Cellars Winery, Cellar Select Blend Cabernet, 2011, Napa Valley, Limited Production, California, Napa Valley
Judd’s Hill, Red Blend, 2011, Napa
L.A. Cetto, L. A. CETTO PETITE SIRAH PRIVATE RESERVE., 2010, VALLE DE GUADALUPE, Reserva, Baja California, Valle de Guadalupe
L.A. Cetto, L. A. CETTO CHENÍN BLANC, 2014, valle de guadalupe, Estate Bottled, Baja California, Valle de Guadalupe
La Rusticana d ‘Orsa, La Rusticana d’Orsa Cinque, 2012, Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Cruz Mountains/Santa Clara Valley
Lafond Winery, Pinot Noir, 2011, Arita Hills Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills
Lafond Winery, Pinot Noir, 2013, SRH, Santa Rita Hills
Lafond Winery, Pinot Noir, 2011, Santa Rita Hills
Le Vigne Winery, Merlot, 2013, Paso Robles
Le Vigne Winery, Chardonnay, 2014, Paso Robles
Le Vigne Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Paso Robles
Leopard Frog, Titillation MCC Pinotage Prestige Cuvee, 2011, Limited Release, Stellenbosch
Lions Peak, Lionesse, 2012, Paso Robles
Lions Peak, Proprietor’s Reserve, 2012, Paso Robles
Lions Peak, Vis a Vis, 2012, Paso Robles
Long Valley Ranch, Pinot Noir, 2013, Monterey
Lucas & Lewellen, Rose of Pinot Noir, 2014, Estate Vineyards, California, Santa Barbara County
Lucas & Lewellen, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Valley View Vineyard, Estate Vineyards, California, Santa Barbara County
Magistrate, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Paso Robles
Main & Geary, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Napa Valley
Main & Geary, Chardonnay, 2013, Sonoma County
Main & Geary, Pinot Noir, 2013, Sonoma Coast
Marc Cellars, Cabernet, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Marlo, Sauvignon Blanc, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Mazza Chautauqua Cellars, Gewurztraminer, 2013, Lake Erie
Mazza Chautauqua Cellars, Pinot Grigio, 2013, Finger Lakes
Mazza Chautauqua Cellars, Riesling, 2013, Faulkenhauser Block, Lake Erie
Menage a Trois, Merlot, 2013, California
Menage a Trois, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, California
Menage a Trois, Moscato, 2013, California
Menage a Trois, Pinot Noir, 2013, California
Middle Sister, Drama Queen, Pinot Grigio, NV, California
Middle Sister, Mischief Maker, Cabernet Sauvignon, NV, California
Middle Sister, Sweet and Sassy, Moscato, NV, California
Middle Sister, Goodie Two Shoes, Pinot Noir, NV, California (State Appellation)
Milbrandt Vineyards, The Estates Merlot, 2011, Washington, Wahluke Slope
Milbrandt Vineyards, The Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Washington, Wahluke Slope
Monogamy, Truly Madly Deeply, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, North Coast
Montevina Winery, Independence Point Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, California
Montevina Winery, Pinot Grigio, 2014, California
Mullan Road, Columbia Valley Red Wine, 2012, Columbia Valley
Narmada Winery, Reflection, 2011, Virginia
Newmans Own, Pinot Noir, 2013, California
Newmans Own, Common Good Red Blend, 2013, California
Nitty Gritty, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Napa Valley
Noceto, Noceto Sangiovese, 2012, Estate Bottled & Produced, Amador County
Oak Mountain Winery, Chardonnay, 2014, Temecula Valley
Oak Mountain Winery, Fume Blanc, 2014, Temecula Valley
Obsidian Ridge, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Single Vineyard, Red Hills Lake County
Obsidian Ridge, “Half Mile” Proprietary Red Blend, 2011, Single Vineyard, Red Hills Lake County
Ogio, Prosecco, NV, Prosecco DOC
Owl Ridge, Syrah, 2012, Russian River
Owl Ridge, Sauvginon Blanc, 2014, Dry Creek Valley
Parkers Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, California
Parkers Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, 2013, Sonoma County
Pearmund Cellars, Petit Verdot, 2013, Toll Gate Vineyard, Barrel Aged, Virginia, Fauquier County
Pearmund Cellars, Petit Manseng, 2014, South River Vineyard, Virginia
Pearmund Cellars, Cabernet Franc, 2013, Toll Gate Vineyard, Virginia, Fauquier County
Pedernales Cellars, Pedernales Cellars Texas GSM, 2013, Texas
Pedernales Cellars, Pedernales Cellars Texas Viognier, 2014, Texas
Pedroncelli, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, East Side Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley
Pedroncelli, Chardonnay, 2014, F. Johnson Vineyard, Single Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Penman Springs Vineyard, Merlot, 2011, Paso Robles
Pico & Vine, Chardonnay, 2013, Sonoma County
Pico & Vine, Pinot Noir, 2013, California, Russian River Valley
Piledriver, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Paso Robles
Piledriver, Red Blend, 2013, Paso Robles
Poseidon Vineyard, Estate Chardonnay, 2013, Single Vineyard, Carneros
Poseidon Vineyard, Estate Pinot Noir, 2013, Single Vineyard, Carneros
Postcards, Merlot, 2012, North Coast
Promisqous, Red, NV, California
Purple Cowboy, Trail Boss Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, California, Paso Robles
Rampage, “Lodi” Zinfandel, 2012, Lodi
Rampage, Red Wine Blend, 2012, California
Randall Monroe, Sauvignon Blanc, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Randall Monroe, Zinfandel, 2012, California (State Appellation)
Ray’s Creek, Chardonnay, 2013, Central Coast
Rays Station Winery, Merlot, 2013, Mendocino County
Red Soles Winery, Monkeyshine – Aged Port Style, NV, Paso Robles, Willow Creek District
Reggae Wines, White, NV, Indiana
Rex Goliath, Chardonnay*, NV, American
Rideau Vineyard, Estate Syrah, 2013, Rideau Vineyard, Estate Grown, Produced & Bottled, California, Santa Ynez Valley
Rideau Vineyard, Siempre, 2013, Happy Canyon Vineyard, Estate Produced and Bottled, California, Santa Ynez Valley
Ringleader, Pinot Noir, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Ringleader, Chardonnay, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Ringleader, Red Wine, 2012, California (State Appellation)
Robert Hall, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, Paso Robles (AVA)
Robert Hall, Cuvee de Robles, 2014, California, Paso Robles
Robert Hall, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Paso Robles (AVA)
Rock Falls Vineyards, Chardonnay, 2014, California
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Knotty Vines, Estate Zinfandel, 2012, Knotty Vines, Estate Vineyards, Estate Vineyards, Sonoma County, Northern Sonoma
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County Merlot, 2012, Sonoma County
Ron Rubin, Pinot Noir, 2013, Family Owned, Russian River
Roza Ridge, Syrah, 2010, Roza Ridge, Rattlesnake Hills
Roza Ridge, Malbec, 2011, Roza Ridge, Rattlesnake Hills
Roza Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Roza Ridge, Rattlesnake Hills
Sage Hill, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Sage Hill, Malibu Coast
Santa Barbara Winery, Pinot Noir, 2013, Santa Rita Hills
Santa Barbara Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Winery, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Barbara Winery, Gewurztraminer, 2014, Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara Winery, Syrah, 2012, Santa Ynez Valley
Save Me San Francisco, Pinot Noir, 2013, Soul Sister Pinot Noir, California
Sea Monster, Chardonnay, 2013, Los Alamos Vineayrd, Single Vineyard, Santa Barbara County
Sea Monster, Octopussy, 2014, California, Central Coast
SeaGlass, Pinot Grigio, 2014, Santa Barbara County
Shadowland, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Washington
Shiloh Road, Pinot Noir, 2013, Sonoma County
Sol Rio, White Sangria, NV, California
St. James Winery, Norton, 2013, Estate, Ozark Highlands
St. James Winery, Cynthiana Norton, 2013, Ozark Highlands
St. James Winery, 2013, Pioneer Red, Ozark Highlands
St. James Winery, 2013, Pioneer White, Ozark Highlands
St. James Winery, NV, Friendship School White, Ozark Highlands
St. James Winery, Riesling, NV, American
St. James Winery, Raspberry, NV, American
Stateland, Merlot, 2013, Paso Robles
Stateland, Chardonnay, 2012, Reserve, Santa Maria Valley
Stateland, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Paso Robles
Stemilt Creek, Sweet Adelaide, NV, Signature Blend, Columbia Valley (AVA)
Stemilt Creek, Nettie Rose’, NV, Columbia Valley (AVA)
Stephen Vincent, Chardonnay, 2012, California, Sonoma County
Stephen Vincent, Crimson, 2012, California, Monterey County
Storyteller, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Sonoma County
Storyteller, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, Sonoma County
Storyteller, Red Blend, 2013, Sonoma County
Stray, Riesling, 2013, California
Sutter Home Family Vineyards, White Zinfandel, NV, California
Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Merlot, NV, California
Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Gewurztraminer, NV, California
Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, NV, California
Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Zinfandel, NV, California
Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Riesling, NV, California
Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Pinot Grigio, NV, California
Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Pinot Noir, NV, California
Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Red Blend, NV, California
Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Red Moscato, NV, California
Swedish Hill Winery, Riesling Cuvée, NV, Finger Lakes
Swedish Hill Winery, Chardonnay, Riesling, 2014, Blue Waters, Finger Lakes
Swedish Hill Winery, Dry Riesling, 2014, Finger Lakes
Swedish Hill Winery, Cynthia Marie Port, NV, Finger Lakes
Swedish Hill Winery, Maréchal Foch, 2014, Finger Lakes
Terra dOro, Chenin Blanc/Viognier, 2014, California, Clarksburg
The Show, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, California
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Pinot Noir Rosé, 2014, Finger Lakes
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Traminette, 2014, Finger Lakes
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Riesling, 2014, Finger Lakes
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Pinot Gris, 2014, Finger Lakes
Three Thieves, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, California
Three Thieves, Pinot Noir, 2013, California
Three Thieves, Pinot Grigio, 2014, California
Trecini, ZINFANDEL, 2013, BRANNAN, Single Vineyard, Rockpile
Trinity Oaks, Caberent Sauvignon, 2013, California
Trinity Oaks, Chardonnay, 2014, California
Trinity Oaks, Merlot, 2013, California
Trinity Oaks, Pinot Grigio, 2014, California
Trinity River Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, Grown, Produced and Bottled, Willow Creek (Humboldt)
Trinity River Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Willow Creek (Humboldt)
Trinity River Vineyards, Sangiovese, 2013, Unfined & Unfiltered, Willow Creek (Humboldt)
Trinity River Vineyards, Merlot, 2013, Unfined & Unfiltered, Willow Creek (Humboldt)
Trueblood, Chardonnay, 2011, Poseidon Vineyards, Carneros
Trueblood, Chardonnay, 2012, Poseidon Vineyards, Carneros
Twirl, Pinot Grigio, 2014, California
Twirl, Red Blend, 2012, California
Van Roekel Estate, Tempranillo, 2012, Temecula Valley
Van Roekel Estate, Viognier, 2014, Estate Produced and Bottled, Temecula Valley
Ventana Vineyards, Rubystone, 2014, Monterey County, Estate Grown & Bottled, Arroyo Seco (AVA)
Vina Sympatica Sparkling Wines, Sparkling Red, NV, Lodi
Wagner Vineyards, Riesling, 2013, Finger Lakes
Wakefield/Taylors, Wakefield/Taylors Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014, Australia, Clare Valley
Windsor Oaks Vineyards & Winery, Super Tuscan, 2013, Chalk Hill
Windsor Oaks Vineyards & Winery, Cabernet Franc, 2012, Reserve, Chalk Hill
Windsor Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, Private Reserve, Sonoma County
Windsor Vineyards, Pinot Grigio, 2014, Private Reserve, Sonoma County
Wine Sisterhood, Magical Moscato, NV, California
Wollersheim Winery, White Riesling, 2014, American
Wollersheim Winery, Prairie Blush, 2014, Wisconsin (State Appellation)
ZD, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Napa Valley
ZD, Chardonnay, 2013, California
Zynthesis Cellars, Zinfandel, 2013, Lodi
Bronze Medal Winners
Carol Shelton, Rosé, 2014, Wild Thing Rosé, Mendocino County
Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard, White Lotus, 2012, Estate Grown, Produced & Bottled, Rhode Island
Cartlidge & Browne, Pinot Noir, 2013, North Coast
Chalkboard, Malbec, 2014, Argentina
Clos Pegase Winery, Chardonnay, 2013, Mitsuko’s Vineyard, Carneros
Coastal Oak, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, California
Cobblestone Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2010, New Zealand, Martinborough
Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Gewurztraminer, NV, American
Cougar Crest Estate Winery, Cabernet Franc, 2011, Cougar Hills Vineyard, Estate Grown, Produced & Bottled, Walla Walla Valley
Cougar Crest Estate Winery, Caberent Sauvignon, 2011, Cougar Hills Vineyard, Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled, Walla Walla Valley
Coyote Moon Vineyards, Chardonnay, 2013, New York
Coyote Moon Vineyards, Moscato, 2013, New York
Coyote Moon Vineyards, Casa Papa Red, 2013, New York
Coyote Moon Vineyards, Frontenac, 2012, New York
Coyote Moon Vineyards, Marquette, 2011, New York
Cryptic, Cryptic, 2012, California (State Appellation)
D & L Carinalli Vineyards, Pinot Grigio, 2013, D & L Carinalli Vineyards, Estate Grown, Produced & Bottled, Russian River Valley
Daniel Gehrs, Chardonnay, 2014, Central Coast
Darkhorse, Red Blend, NV, No Appellation
De Bortoli DB Family Selection, Shiraz, 2014, Heathcote
Deep Purple, Zinfandel, 2012, California, Lodi
Don Ernestos, Beret, 2014, Napa Valley, California, Napa Valley
Don Ernestos, COLLAGE White wine blend, 2014, California, Lodi
Dona Paula, Sauvignon Blanc Los Cardos, 2014, Tupungato
Draxton, Malbec, 2013, Dry Creek Valley
Dusk To Dawn, Pinot Noir, 2013, California, Russian River Valley
Eberle, Sangiovese, 2013, Wine-Bush & Hidden Valley Vineyard, Paso Robles
Eberle, Chardonnay, 2014, Eberle Estate, Paso Robles
Eberle, Viognier, 2014, Mill Road Vineyard, Paso Robles
Eberle, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Eberle Estate, Paso Robles
Edenbrook, Pinot Grigio, 2013, California
Ektimo Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, Dry Creek Valley
Elder Rock, Petite Sirah, 2013, Monterey
Elder Rock, Red Blend, 2013, Estate Grown, Produced & Bottled, Monterey
Elmaro, Marquette Rose, 2014, Robyn, Estate, Upper Mississippi River Valley
Fancy Pants, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, California
Fancy Pants, Sauvignon Blanc, 2013, California
Fancy Pants, Pinot Grigio, 2014, California
Folie à Deux, Merlot Alexander Valley, 2012, Alexander Valley
Fre, Chardonnay, NV, California
Fre, Moscato, NV, California
Fresno State Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Duarte Vineyards, California
Fresno State Winery, Tempranillo, 2011, Duarte Vineyards, California
Frogtown Cellars, Disclosure Steel Chardonnay, 2012, American
Frogtown Cellars, Petit Manseng, 2013, Frogtown Cellars Estate, Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled, Georgia, Lumpkin County
Fulkerson Wine Cellars, Gruner Veltliner, 2014, William Vigne, Seneca Lake
Galleano winery, Grenache Rosé, NV, August Grenache, Cucamonga Valley
Galleano winery, Zinfandel, NV, Pioneer’s Legendary Zinfandel, Cucamonga Valley
Gallo Family Vineyards, Sweet Red, NV, California
Gallo Family Vineyards, Pink Moscato, NV, California (State Appellation)
Gallo Family Vineyards, Red Moscato, NV, California (State Appellation)
Gallo Family Vineyards, White Zinfandel, NV, California
Gloria Ferrer, Pinot Noir, 2012, Estate Grown, Carneros
Goyette, Chardonnay, 2012, Sonoma Coast
Grape Creek Vineyards, Serendipity, 2012, American
Graton Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, California
Gray Ghost, Vidal Blanc, 2014, Virginia
Greater Than One >1, 3 Red Blend, 2013, California
Hagafen, Chardonnay, 2014, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District
Hagafen, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Estate Grown & Bottled, California, Napa Valley
Havens, Syrah Blend, 2012, Black & Blue, Napa Valley
- Lohr Estates, South Ridge Syrah, 2013, Paso Robles (AVA)
- Lohr Estates, Riverstone Chardonnay, 2014, Arroyo Seco
- Lohr Vineyard Series, Fog’s Reach Pinot Noir, 2012, Arroyo Seco
Judd’s Hill, Viognier, 2014, Napa
Kumbaya Wines, Red Wine, 2013, California (State Appellation)
L.A. Cetto, L. A. CETTO PETITE SIRAH, 2013, Estate Bottled & Produced, Baja California, Guadalupe Valley
Lafond Winery, Chardonnay, 2013, Musque Clone, Santa Rita Hills
Lafond Winery, Pinot Noir, 2012, Martin Ray Clone, Santa Rita Hills
Lawer Estates, Rose, 2014, Betsy’s Vineyard, California, Sonoma County, Knights Valley
Lawer Estates, Viognier, 2013, Betsy’s Vineyard, Sonoma County, Knights Valley
Le Vigne Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Paso Robles
Leopard Frog, Southern Sirens, 2013, Limited Release, South Africa, Stellenbosch
Light Horse, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, California
Long Valley Ranch, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Monterey
Lopez Island Vineyards and Winery, Fireside Port, 2010, Columbia Valley AVA
Lucas & Lewellen, Pinot Noir GC H9, 2013, GOODCHILD HIGH 9 VINEYARD, Estate Vineyards, California, Santa Barbara County
Lucky Star, Petite Sirah, 2012, California (State Appellation)
Magistrate, Chardonnay, 2012, Napa Valley
Main & Geary, Pinot Grigio, 2014, California
Main & Geary, “Rose” Pinot Noir, 2014, California
Marc Cellars, Chardonnay, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Marc Cellars, Pinot Grigio, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Marlo, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, California
Marlo, Merlot, 2012, California
Mazza Chautauqua Cellars, Riesling, 2013, Nutt Road, Finger Lakes
Menage a Trois, Midnight Dark Red Blend, 2013, California
Menage a Trois, Sauvignon Blanc, 2013, California
Metz Road, Pinot Noir, 2012, Estate Grown, Produced & Bottled, Monterey
Metz Road, Chardonnay, 2012, Estate Grown, Produced & Bottled, Monterey
MillsReef, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, Hawkes Bay
Montevina Winery, Amita Hills Merlot, 2013, California
Myles & Moore, Chardonnay, 2013, Monterey
Napa Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Napa Valley
Narmada Winery, Tannat, 2010, Virginia
Newmans Own, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, California
Nitty Gritty, Sauvignon Blanc, 2013, Napa Valley
Noceto, Barbera, 2012, Linsteadt Vineyard, Shenandoah Valley, Amador County
Oak Mountain Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Temecula Valley
Ogio, Pinot Grigio, 2014, Puglia IGT
Our Daily Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, California
Page Mill Winery, Angela’s Cuvee, 2014, Alameda County – Livermore Valley
Page Mill Winery, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, California, Livermore Valley
Pamela’s, Un-Oaked Chardonnay, 2013, Sonoma County, Unoaked, California, Sonoma County
Parkers Estate, Chardonnay, 2013, California
Pedroncelli, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Three Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley
Pico & Vine, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Napa Valley
Postcards, Red Blend, 2012, Lodi
Postcards, Chardonnay, 2012, North Coast
Prix, Sauvignon Blanc, 2013, Moskowite Ranch Block 53, Estate Bottled, California, Napa Valley
Prix, Pinot Noir, 2013, Montington, Proprietor Grown, Napa Valley, Coombsville
Purple Cowboy, Tenacious Red, 2013, Paso Robles
Randall Monroe, Pinot Noir, 2013, California (State Appellation)
Rays Station Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Mendocino County
Reata, Chardonnay, 2012, California, Sonoma, Carneros
Reata, Three County Pinot Noir, 2013, San Benito, California, Monterey
Rex Goliath, Pinot Grigio*, NV, America
Rex Goliath, Sangria*, NV, American
Rex Goliath, Malbec*, NV, Argentina
Rideau Vineyard, “Daliet” Reserve Estate Syrah, 2013, Rideau Vineyard, Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled, California, Santa Ynez Valley
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Charlotte’s Home, Estate Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, Estate Vineyards, Northern Sonoma
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Russian River Valley, Estate Pinot Noir, 2013, Estate Vineyards, California
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Alexander Valley, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Alexander Valley, Estate Vineyards, Estate Vineyards, Alexander Valley
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, Sonoma County
Ron Rubin, Pinot Noir, 2012, Green Valley of Russian River Valley
Sage Hill, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, Sage Hill, Malibu Coast
Save Me San Francisco, Chardonnay, 2013, Calling All Angels, California
Save Me San Francisco, Red, 2013, Drops of Jupiter, California
Shiloh Road, Chardonnay, 2013, Sonoma County
Shiloh Road, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Sonoma County
South Shore Wine Company, Gruner Veltliner, 2013, Rassie Farms, Lake Erie
St. James Winery, Rougeon, NV, Friendship School Red, Ozark Highlands
St. James Winery, Peach, NV, American
St. James Winery, Cherry, NV, American
Stateland, Pinot Noir, 2013, Santa Barbara County
Stateland, Pinot Noir, 2012, Reserve, Santa Maria Valley
Stemilt Creek, Boss Lady, 2011, Estate Grown and Produced, Columbia Valley (AVA)
Stephen Vincent, Sauvignon Blanc, 2013, California, Lake County
Stephen Vincent, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, California, North Coast
Stonehedge, Meritage, 2014, Napa Valley
Storyteller, Chardonnay, 2013, Sonoma County
Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Chardonnay, NV, California
Sutter Home Family Vineyards, White Merlot, NV, California
Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Chenin Blanc, NV, California
Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Pink Moscato Bubbly, NV, California
Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Bubbly Brut, NV, California
Swedish Hill Winery, Optimus, 2012, Finger Lakes
Swedish Hill Winery, Chardonnay, NV, Blue Waters, Finger Lakes
Swedish Hill Winery, Blanc de Blanc, NV, Finger Lakes
Swedish Hill Winery, Vidal Blanc, 2014, Finger Lakes
Swedish Hill Winery, Cabernet Franc, 2012, Finger Lakes
Swedish Hill Winery, Naturel, NV, Finger Lakes
Swizzle, Pomegranate Sangria, NV, California
Swizzle, Blackberry Sangria, NV, California
Terra dOro, Barbera, 2013, Amador County
Terra dOro, Zinfandel Port, NV, Amador County
The Specialyst, Red Blend, 2013, California
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Cayuga Lake
Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Malbec, 2013, Cayuga Lake
Trecini, PINOT NOIR, 2013, VICINI VINEYARD, Single Vineyard, California, Russian River Valley
Trecini, SAUVIGNON BLANC, 2014, California, Russian River Valley
Trinity Oaks, Pinot Noir, 2013, California
Trueblood, Pinot Noir, 2012, Poseidon Vineyards, Carneros
Twirl, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, California
Van Roekel Estate, Grenache, 2011, Estate Grown & Bottled, Temecula Valley
Van Roekel Estate, Zinfandel, 2012, Maurice Carrie Vineyard, Estate Grown & Bottled, Temecula Valley
Viansa Winery, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014, Sonoma Valley
Viansa Winery, Chardonnay, 2013, Sonoma Valley
Vino Noceto, Rosso, NV, Amador County, Sierra Foothills
Vintners Path, Sauvignon Blanc, 2013, California
Wagner Vineyards, Riesling, 2012, Finger Lakes
Wakefield/Taylors, Wakefield/Taylors Shiraz, 2014, Australia, Clare Valley
Whiplash, Zinfandel, 2013, California, Lodi
Whispering Oaks Winery, Blueberry Dry, 2015, Florida
Windsor Oaks Vineyards & Winery, Pinot Noir, 2013, Russian River Valley
Wine Sisterhood, Courageous Cabernet Sauvignon, NV, California (State Appellation)
ZD, Chardonnay, 2013, Carneros
Eve Bushman has a Level Two Intermediate Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), a “certification in first globally-recognized course” as an American Wine Specialist ® from the North American Sommelier Association (NASA), Level 1 Sake Award from WSET, was the subject of a 60-minute Wine Immersion video (over 15k views), authored “Wine Etiquette for Everyone” and has served as a judge for the Long Beach Grand Cru and the Global Wine Awards. You can email Eve@EveWine101.com to ask a question about wine or spirits. You can also seek her marketing advice via Eve@EveBushmanConsulting.com
The jury for the 2018 Global Spirit Awards Competition was comprised of 18 experienced spirits masters with a strong background in spirits production and bartending. They included Steve Beal, founder of the San Francisco world spirits contest and one of America’s top distilling experts. The judging process for the specialty spirit categories began with a double-blind tasting preliminary round, with the best spirits advancing to the Sweepstakes Rounds, where the Double Gold and The Best of Show Categories were awarded.
SUMMARY OF UPCOMING WINE HOUSE CLASSES AND EVENTS
On August 11, 2018, 8 teams of 2 converged at the Marina Del Rey Hotel in Los Angeles, CA in hopes of taking home the championship. Each team blind tasted 6 white and 6 red wines from around the world gaining points by identifying its primary grape, country & region of origin, vintage, and producer. In the end two teams emerged as the victors and will be heading to France as Team USA in October.
The event will kick off with an afternoon walk-around blind tasting of the wines Temecula Valley wineries believe to be their “best” bottles. Participants will be asked to submit ratings of each wine, which will be tallied to determine the region’s top three whites and reds. Results of the blind tasting will be announced at a winemaker reception and awards presentation the same evening, recognizing the winning wines and broadly attended by Temecula Valley winemakers. Tickets are $45-$85 and can be purchased at 
The day-long fall event begins with an early morning, Platinum Performance-sponsored 5K Fun Run (7:00 AM-9:30 AM) – which is dog-friendly, and also features a one-mile Kids’ Run. Runners may sign up online in advance (
Freeman topped an impressive field of 25 other competitors in a rigorous three-part wine examination involving service, blind tasting and theory. An elite panel of Master Sommelier judges named Freeman the 2018 TEXSOM Best Sommelier at a ceremony on Monday evening. The competition is a traditional part of TEXSOM. To participate, candidates must be a current resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, or Texas and must not have passed the Court of Master Sommeliers’ Advanced Sommelier Examination or won the competition previously.
These back to back events feature Paso’s best wineries pouring 100 wines for the wine trade, media, and the public. The wine trade and media experience begins with a seated master-class highlighting a selection of wines indicative of the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area. This limited seating event is followed by a luncheon for the trade and media where 20 wineries will share their wines across the tables in a casual, fun setting.