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6th Annual International Cabernet Franc Competition Awards by the People’s Choice Judges – Division Awards
Pictures of Awards from 6th Annual International Cabernet Franc Wine Competition from the People’s Choice Judges. Professional Judges awards were published the day before.
Grand Sweepstakes Overall Winner, Creekside Cellars – Grand Junction, Colorado
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
People’s Choice Judges – Double Gold Medal, Best of Show Southwest Division
Professional Judges – Silver Medal
Eastern Division, Best of Show – Chateau Niagara – Finger Lakes, NY
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
People’s Choice Judges – Double Gold Medal
Professional Judges – Silver Medal
Central Division, Best of Show – Heineman Winery – Lake Erie, Ohio
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
People’s Choice Judges – Gold Medal
Professional Judges – Bronze Medal
Northwest Division, Best of Show – Alexander Nicole Cellars – Prosser, Washington
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
People’s Choice Judges – Gold Medal
Professional Judges – Silver Medal
Southwest Division, Best of Show – Creekside Cellars – Grand Junction, Colorado
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
People’s Choice Judges – Double Gold Medal, Grand Sweepstakes Overall
Professional Judges – Silver Medal
California Division, Best of Show – Overall for all California Price Categories, L’ Autre Cote – Livermore, California
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
People’s Choice Judges – Double Gold Medal
Professional Judges – Double Gold Medal
California – Best of Category – less than $40 – Del Valle Winery, Livermore
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
People’s Choice Judges – Double Gold Medal
Professional Judges – Silver Medal
California – Best of Category – $41 to $55 – Wood Family Vineyards, Livermore
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
People’s Choice Judges – Double Gold
Professional Judges –Silver Medal
California – Best of Category – $56 to $70 – J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, Paso Robles
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
People’s Choice Judges – Double Gold Medal
Professional Judges – Double Gold Medal
California – Best of Category – $71 to $85 – Smith Madrone Vineyards
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
People’s Choice Judges – Gold Medal
Professional Judges – Gold Medal
California – Best of Category – $86 to $105 – Ledson Winery & Vineyards – Kenwood
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
People’s Choice Judges – Double Gold Medal
Professional Judges – Double Gold Medal
California – Best of Category – $106 and up – L ‘Autre Cote – Livermore
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
People’s Choice Judges – Double Gold Medals
Professional Judges – Double Gold Medals
International Division – Best of Show – Pillitteri Estates Winery – Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
People’s Choice Judges – Silver Medal
Professional Judges – Silver Medal
Specialty Division – Best of Show – 3 Steves Winery – Rose – Livermore, California
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
People’s Choice – Gold Medal
Professional Judges – Silver Medal
Blend Division – Best of Show – 3 Steves Winery – Cab Franc & Zinfandel – Livermore, California
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
People’s Choice – Gold Medal
Professional Judges – Gold Medal
I was very impressed that the judges were able to discern the top picks from a variety of regions!
Hope you (and I) get a chance to taste some of these wines in the near future!
Slainte,
Michael Kelly
6th Annual International Cabernet Franc Competition Awards by the Professional Judges
Pictures of Awards from 6th Annual International Cabernet Franc Wine Competition from the Professional Judges. People’s Choice Judges awards will be published tomorrow.
Grand Sweepstakes Overall Winner, Yates Family Vineyard – Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
Professional Judges – Double Gold Medal
People’s Choice Judges – Silver Medal
Eastern Division, Best of Show – Boundary Breaks Vineyard – Finger Lakes, NY
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
Professional Judges – Double Gold Medal
People’s Choice Judges – Silver Medal
Central Division, Best of Show – Heineman Winery – Lake Erie, Ohio
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
Professional Judges – Bronze Medal
People’s Choice – Gold Medal
Northwest Division, Best of Show – Spangler Vineyards – Southern Oregon
Professional Judges – Gold Medal
People’s Choice Judges – Silver Medal
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
Southwest Division, Best of Show – Vivac Winery – New Mexico
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
Professional Judges – Silver Medal
People’s Choice Judges – Gold Medal
California Division, Best of Show – Overall for all California Price Categories, Yates Family Vineyard
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
Professional Judges – Double Gold Medal
People’s Choice Judges – Silver Medal
California – Best of Category – less than $40 – Darcie Kent, Lemmons Vineyard, Livermore
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
California – Best of Category – $41 to $55 – Mitchell Katz, Livermore
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
Professional Judges – Double Gold Medal
People’s Choice – Silver Medal
California – Best of Category – $56 to $70 – Donati Family, Paso Robles
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
Professional Judges – Double Gold Medal
People’s Choice Judges – Silver Medal
California – Best of Category – $71 to $85 – Yates Family Vineyard
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
Professional Judges – Double Gold Medal, Best of California
People’s Choice Judges – Silver Medal
California – Best of Category – $86 to $105 – Middle Oak Wines – Napa Valley
Professional Judges – Double Gold Medal
People’s Choice Judges – Silver Medal
California – Best of Category – $106 and up – L ‘Autre Cote – Livermore
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
Professional Judges – Best of Category, Double Gold Medals
People’s Choice Judges – Double Gold Medals
International Division – Best of Show – Pillitteri Estates Winery – Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
Professional Judges – Gold Medal
People’s Choice Judges – Silver Medal
Specialty Division – Best of Show -Chateau Niagara Winery – Appassimento – Newfane, NY
Professional Judges – Gold Medal
People’s Choice – Silver Medal
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
Blend Division – Best of Show – Philip Carter Winery – Hume, Virginia
(Photo ©Michael Kelly)
Professional Judges – Gold Medal
People’s Choice – Bronze Medal
I was very impressed that the judges were able to discern the top picks from a variety of regions!
Hope you (and I) get a chance to taste some of these wines in the near future!
Slainte,
Michael Kelly