LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The results of the 2015 SF Chronicle Wine Competition were revealed late Friday afternoon, and Lake County’s wines and wineries made another impressive showing, with 27 winery labels produced by Lake County wineries taking home a total of 111 awards.
Best of class awards were presented for the following Lake County wines: Guenoc 2013 Lake County Sauvignon Blanc; Shannon Ridge 2013 Lake County Single Vineyard Collection Chardonnay Brassfield Estate 2013 High Valley Eruption; and Chacewater 2012 Sierra Foothills Merlot.
In addition, 17 wineries located outside of Lake County but bottling wines with a Lake County appellation on the label took home a total of 25 awards including a Best of Class for Matchbook 2012 Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon.
For a complete listing of all medal winners, visit www.winejudging.com .
“We might be small, but world, we make damned fine wines,” said Lake County Winery Association Director Terry Dereniuk. “I am so proud of the wineries here in Lake County. This year’s showing in the awards are a wonderful testament to the reputation for high quality wines and cap the results from the 2014 Chronicle Wine Competition when 17 wineries took home just over 100 awards.”
Debra Sommerfield, president of the Lake County Winegrape Growers agreed. “Lake County winegrowers have been committed to delivering high-quality, high-elevation fruit for many years, and the impressive results we have seen from this prestigious competition over the past few years demonstrate that the industry recognizes this dedication.”
The SF Chronicle Wine Competition was produced by www.winejudging.com and directed by Bob and Scott Fraser.
Bob and his son, Scott, founded www.winejudging.com in 2000 and have gained a highly respected reputation for the premier SF Chronicle Wine Competition.
They have ties to Lake County as owners of the Jago Bay Vineyards planted to Cabernet Sauvignon in the Red Hills American Viticultural Area. Bob also chairs the Lake County Wine Competition held in June.
The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is the largest competition for American Wines in the world, breaking record with 6,418 entries this year.
Noted wine journalist and judge for the 2014 competition Ellen Landis said, “At this prestigious, well run national competition that amasses more than 5,000 entries, a wide range of stimulating wines are evaluated. Boutique wineries, mid-sized properties, and large brand producers collectively vie for the Golden prize, and award winners reap rewards for years.”
Lake County Wineries will be pouring their award winning wines at the SF Chronicle Public Tasting on Feb. 14 at Ft. Mason in San Francisco. For ticket information, visit www.winejudging.com .
LCWA events for 2015 include the 2015 Wine Adventure on May 15, 16 and 17 and the Public Tasting People’s Choice on July 25.
Award winning wines are available locally at winery tasting rooms as well as online.
For more information about ordering on-line and upcoming events, lease visit the LCWA Web site at www.lakecountywineries.org .
LCWA works to promote the wines of Lake County’s high elevation region. Membership is open to wineries, winegrape growers, and individuals or businesses interested in promoting the Lake County wine industry.
For more information about upcoming events, sponsorship, or membership opportunities, call 707-357-5237 or visit www.lakecountywineries.org .
Lake County wineries win awards in prestigious SF Chronicle Wine Competition
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