VA Wines Earn 6 Gold Medals at San Francisco Wine Competition
Posted: Sep 04, 2013 6:07 PM EDTUpdated: Sep 04, 2013 6:07 PM EDT
Virginia Wine
Press Release
Press Release
Richmond, Va. (Sept. 4, 2013) - Three Virginia wineries, Barboursville Vineyards, Trump Winery, and Narmada Winery, took home a total of six gold medals at the 2013 San Francisco International Wine Competition.
Barboursville Vineyards received two gold medals (2010 Premium Bourdeaux Blend and 2011 Cabernet Franc) and one bronze medal (2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve). Trump Winery received two gold medals (2012 Viognier and 2008 Blanc de Blanc Brut) and a silver medal (2008 Premium Borudeax Blend). Narmada Winery received two gold medals (2011 Viognier and 2010 Chambourcin, Reflection). In all, Virginia wines earned 43 medals: six gold, 14 silver and 23 bronze. In addition to Barboursville and Trump, Keswick and Stinson earned medals, for a total of four Central Virginia Wineries earning 13 medals at the renowned competition (see notes in blue font below).
"In the last year or two I have been extremely impressed with the huge advances in quality being made by Virginiawines. In my own tastings and at the San Francisco International Wine Competition, wines from Virginia have been consistently among the best. In blind tastings, as evidenced by the stellar showing of [newcomer] Narmada and [well-established] Barboursville, the best wines compare favorably with the best of California and other western regions," said competition organizer and leading wine critic Anthony Dias Blue.
The San Francisco International Wine Competition is the largest and most respected international competition in the United States. Celebrating its 33rd year, the 2013 Competition was held at the distinguished Hotel Nikko in the heart of downtown San Francisco on June 14,15, and 16. 4539 wines were judged this year from 29 states and 30 countries by 52 of the wine industry's best palates.
The rapid growth of Virginia's vibrant wine industry has made it one of the fastest growing agricultural sectors in the state. In 1979, there were only six wineries in Virginia. Today, there are over 380 vineyards that cultivate over 3,000 acres of grapes and over 200 wineries in Virginia. The state's wine industry's growth is escalating as fast as the state's advancements in wine quality and reputation. For a complete list of winners and further information about events, tours and tastings, please visit the Virginia Wine Marketing Office's website athttp://www.virginiawine.org/ or call 1‐804‐344‐8200.
2013 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Virginia Wines Sorted by Winery
MEDAL
|
STATE
|
WINERY
|
YEAR
|
VAR
|
Silver
|
VA
|
Annefield Vineyareds
|
2012
|
Viognier
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Annefield Vineyareds
|
2010
|
Cabernet Franc
|
Gold
|
VA
|
Barboursville Vineyards
|
2010
|
Premium BordeauxBlend
|
Gold
|
VA
|
Barboursville Vineyards
|
2011
|
Cabernet Franc
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Barboursville Vineyards
|
2010
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
Silver
|
VA
|
Breaux Vineyards
|
2007
|
Nebbiolo
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Breaux Vineyards
|
2012
|
Sauvignon Blanc
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Breaux Vineyards
|
2012
|
Viognier
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Breaux Vineyards
|
2012
|
Chardonnay
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Château Morrisette
|
2011
|
Chardonnay
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Château Morrisette
|
2011
|
Merlot
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Crushed Cellars
|
2010
|
Chardonnay
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Crushed Cellars
|
2009
|
Red Bordeaux Blend
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Crushed Cellars
|
2008
|
Merlot
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Crushed Cellars
|
2008
|
Cabernet Franc
|
Silver
|
VA
|
Gray Ghost Vineyards
|
2011
|
Chardonnay
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Gray Ghost Vineyards
|
2012
|
Vidal Blanc
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Gray Ghost Vineyards
|
2012
|
Late Harvest Vidal Blanc
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Gray Ghost Vineyards
|
2012
|
Seyval Blanc
|
Silver
|
VA
|
Ingleside Vineyards
|
NV
|
October Harvest
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Ingleside Vineyards
|
2007
|
Petit Verdot
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Ingleside Vineyards
|
2009
|
Petit Verdot
|
Silver
|
VA
|
Keswick Vineyards
|
2010
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
Silver
|
VA
|
Keswick Vineyards
|
2012
|
Viognier
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Keswick Vineyards
|
2012
|
Viognier
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Keswick Vineyards
|
2012
|
White Blend
|
Silver
|
VA
|
Lost Creek Vineyard and Winery
|
2011
|
Cabernet Franc
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Lost Creek Vineyard and Winery
|
2012
|
Chardonnay
|
Gold
|
VA
|
Narmada Winery
|
2011
|
Viognier
|
Gold
|
VA
|
Narmada Winery
|
2010
|
Chambourcin
|
Silver
|
VA
|
Paradise Springs of Clifton
|
2012
|
Viognier
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Paradise Springs of Clifton
|
2012
|
Petit Manseng
|
Silver
|
VA
|
Philip Carter Winery
|
2012
|
Viognier
|
Silver
|
VA
|
Philip Carter Winery
|
2012
|
Vidal Blanc
|
Silver
|
VA
|
Philip Carter Winery
|
NV
|
Port 1762
|
Silver
|
VA
|
Rosemont of Virginia Winery
|
2010
|
Premium Bordeaux Blend
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Rosemont of Virginia Winery
|
2010
|
Cabernet Franc
|
Silver
|
VA
|
Stinson
|
2011
|
Chardonnay
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Stinson
|
2012
|
Sauvignon Blanc
|
Bronze
|
VA
|
Stinson
|
2010
|
Meritage
|
Gold
|
VA
|
Trump Winery
|
2012
|
Viognier
|
Gold
|
VA
|
Trump Winery
|
2008
|
Blanc de Blancs
|
Silver
|
VA
|
Trump Winery
|
2008
|
Premium BordeauxBlend
|
