California Wines & Wineries

42nd Sierra Foothills Wine Competition Selected Winners

Posted on April 29, 2023

The results of the 42^nd Sierra Foothills Wine Competition awards for several past varietals which stories have been written and their award this year. It is gratifying to get affirmation that wines which I selected for full feature stories do indeed win in a blind tasting competition with other judges. Vintages may differ. Congratulations on your awards showcasing your excellent wines!

Gossamer Cellars

Negroamaro – Double Gold Medal

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2019/09/19/gossamer-cellars-2014-negroamaros/

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2022/02/10/2018-gossamer-negroamaro-a-solid-pairing-with-creole-jambalaya/

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2019/01/18/gossamer-cellars-a-unique-find/

Alicante Bouschet – Silver Medal

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2022/04/14/2017-gossamer-cellars-alicante-bouschet/

Tannat- Bronze Medal

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2022/11/28/2019-gossamer-cellars-tannat/

Other noteworthy medals that Gossamer Cellars won and I will soon be doing a story are: Nebbiolo/Gold; Sangiovese/Gold; Verdelho/Silver

Mineral Wines

Tempranillo – Silver Medal

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2023/03/14/2018-mineral-wines-tempranillo-a-mouthful-of-flavor/

Malbec – Silver Medal

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2023/03/14/2018-mineral-wines-tempranillo-a-mouthful-of-flavor/

Other noteworthy medals that Mineral Wines won and I will soon be doing a story are: Merlot/Gold; Cab Franc/Silver/; Rhone Blend “Vino de Oro”/Gold

Above The Rush Wines

Tempranillo – Silver Medal

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2022/09/24/above-the-rush-wines-2019-tempranillo/

Albariño – Silver Medal

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2022/10/10/above-the-rush-2021-albarino-from-the-sierra-foothills/

Other noteworthy medal/award won and I will soon be doing a story are: Barbera/Double Gold and Best of Show for Calaveras

Twisted Oak

Graciano – Double Gold Medal

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2021/08/06/2016-twisted-oak-graciano/

Black Sheep

Cinsault – Silver Medal

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2019/11/12/2014-black-sheep-cinsaut-a-beautiful-wine/

OTHER PAST STORIES ON WINERIES WHO WERE IN THE COMPETITION BUT PERHAPS NOT ON THE VARIETAL ENTERED.

Lavender Ridge

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2023/01/09/2018-lavender-ridge-vineyard-roussanne/

Jazz Cellars

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2020/10/07/2012-jazz-cellars-rhapsody-one-of-my-favorites/

Jeff Runquist Winery

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2022/05/02/jeff-runquist-wines-2020-cabernet-franc-gold-medal-and-best-of-class-winner-at-3rd-annual-international-cabernet-franc-wine-competition-celebration/

Ironstone

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2023/04/17/cabernet-franc-wine-stroll-at-4th-annual-international-cabernet-franc-wine-competition-celebration/

Indian Rock

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2023/03/30/the-worlds-largest-annual-international-cabernet-franc-wine-competition-celebration/

Brice Station

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2022/04/09/3rd-annual-cabernet-franc-wine-competition-celebration-results/

Stevenot

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2019/12/02/2016-stevenot-barbera-gran-reserva-a-wine-for-everyone/

Inner Sanctum Cellars

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2019/04/18/inner-sanctum-cellars-went-inside-and-what-i-saw/

Sláinte,

Michael

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