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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