As some of you may know already, I spent the middle of January in the balmy climes of Miami. It is a ritual these past few years to participate in judging at the American Fine Wine Competition. Lucky for you as well that I have some splendid results for your perusal. This is a partial list, but you can check the AFWC website for final results in the next few days.
The 2018 Top Awards
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE TOP WINNERS
BEST OF SHOW
Sparkling Wine
Domaine Carneros 2011 Le Reve, Carneros ($110)
White Wine
Fox Run Vineyards 2015 Riesling, Finger Lakes ($18)
Red Wine
Carol Shelton Wines 2013 Petite Sirah “Florence”, Dry Creek ($40)
Sweet/Dessert Wine
Ferrante Winery Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, Ohio 2016 ($30)
BEST OF CLASS
Sauvignon Blanc: TIE!
Hoopes Family Vineyard 2016 $35
and Kelleher Family Vineyard 2016 $34
Chardonnay: Eleven Eleven Wines 2015 $95
Dry Rosé: Shadowbox Cellars 2016 $35
Pinot Noir: Mi Sueno Winery 2013 $55
Zinfandel: Brown Estate Chiles Valley 2015 $55
Cabernet Franc: Detert Family Vineyards 2015 $95
Merlot: Muscardini Cellars 2015 $60
Syrah: Klinker Brick “Farrah” 2014 $65
Red Bordeaux-style Blend: Ahnfeldt Wines “Quid Pro Quo” 2015 $59
Cabernet Sauvignon: Frank Family Vineyards Rutherford Reserve 2015 $95
Other Red Single Varietal: VIE Winery “L’Intruse” Mourvedre 2014 $45
Grenache VIE Winery “L’Imaginaire” 2014 $45
Other White Single Varietal: Reustle-Prayer Rock Vyds, Gruner Veltliner “Smaragd” 2015 $25
Other Red Blend: Buena Vista “The Sheriff” 2016 $40
