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April 01, 2012
Waterbrook - 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon- BEST BUY (88 points)
Wine EnthusiastJust $12, This luscious Cabernet Sauvignon made by John Freeman proves to be another value tier winner!
April 01, 2012
Waterbrook - 2009 Merlot - BEST BUY (89 Points)
Wine EnthusiastWashington Merlot proves its merit onces again, delivering big taste and even better value. At $12 this Watebrook 2009 Merlot is a steal. Enjoy!
February 29, 2012
Primarius - 2009 Pinot Noir - RECOMMENDED 88 Pts - Top Oregon Wine
Wine SpectatorMore than 500 Oregon wines were screened and tasted for Harvey Steiman's Feb. 2012 "Top Oregon Wines" feature in Wine Spectator. Primarius' 2009 Pinot Noir ($17) made the cut in its value category, just one of a dozen recommended among its price peers. More Info >>
January 27, 2012
Willow Crest - 2010 Pinot Gris - Best of Show - white wine
San Antonio Wine Competitin
January 27, 2012
Primarius - 2009 Pinot Noir - Silver Medalist
10th Annual Pinot Noir Shootout
January 06, 2012
Apex - Apex Ascent 2008 Merlot - GOLD MEDAL
San Francisco Chronicle Wine CompetitionApex winemaker Peter Devison is smiling after winning GOLD for his rigorously tasted (and loved) creation: Apex Ascent 2008 Merlot. Other medals Apex earned include:
- Apex Cellars - 2009 Chardonnay - Silver
- Apex Cellars-2008 Merlot - Bronze
- Apex Ascent - 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon - Silver
- Apex Ascent --2009 Red Blend - Bronze
The 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition has set a new American wine competition record with an astounding 5,500 entries, surpassing its previous record of 5,050 last year. For nine consecutive years, this prestigious competition holds strong as the "Largest Competition of American Wines in the World."
"This new record serves as an affirmation that every year wine consumers look toward the SFCWC award medal winning wines as a barometer when purchasing their wines," said Bob Fraser, SFCWC Executive Director. "We are thrilled that wineries all over the United States understand and respect the outstanding caliber of our 65 judges from throughout the wine industry and the country."
Results were announced online at www.sfgate.com and www.winejudging.com on Friday afternoon, January 6, 2012. A public tasting of these award winning wines will be at the Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center in San Francisco from 2-5 pm on February 18, 2012.
See all the winners at www.winejudging.com
January 06, 2012
Sawtooth - 2010 Estate Gewurztraminer- “Outstanding! Best Buy.”
Wine Press Northwest - Fresh Press
January 06, 2012
Chocolate Shop - Chocolate Shop Red Wine - BRONZE Medal
San Francisco Chronicle Wine CompetitionA first for Chocolate Shop, the bronze medal for its red wine in the "other dessert red" category is a milestone in validating this hot new category of wine.
The 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition has set a new American wine competition record with an astounding 5,500 entries, surpassing its previous record of 5,050 last year. For nine consecutive years, this prestigious competition holds strong as the "Largest Competition of American Wines in the World."
"This new record serves as an affirmation that every year wine consumers look toward the SFCWC award medal winning wines as a barometer when purchasing their wines," said Bob Fraser, SFCWC Executive Director. "We are thrilled that wineries all over the United States understand and respect the outstanding caliber of our 65 judges from throughout the wine industry and the country."
Results were announced online at www.sfgate.com and www.winejudging.com on Friday afternoon, January 6, 2012. A public tasting of these award winning wines will be at the Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center in San Francisco from 2-5 pm on February 18, 2012.
This is Chocolate Shop's More Info >>
January 01, 2012
Sawtooth - 2009 Estate Riesling- Double Platinum
Wine Press Northwest Best of the NW
December 23, 2011
Shingleback - Davey Family Estate 2010 Shiraz - 90 Points + Top 20 Australian Winery
Robert ParkerOn the wine:
