The Best of the Best
The 25th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival Judging will take place January 2011. Winery owners, food writers, and restaurateurs from across the southeast will put their expertise to use as they sample over 400 wines from more than 60 categories. The 2010 winners are listed below.
BEST OF SHOW WHITE
Mulderbosch Chardonnay 2007
BEST OF SHOW RED
Tenuta Di Trinoro “le Cupole” Rosso Toscana 2006
White Wines
Unoaked Chardonnay
Gold – 2007 Trevor Jones Virgin Chardonnay
Silver – 2007 Kunde
Bronze – 2006 Saddle Rock, Monterey
Southern Hemisphere Chardonnay
Gold – 2007 Luca Argentina
Silver – 2008 Veramonte Reserve, Chile
Bronze – 2009 Excelsior Chardonnay South Africa
California Chardonnay Under $20
Gold – Chateau Souverain 2008 Alexander Valley
Silver – Calera 2008 Chardonnay, Central Coast
Bronze – De Loach 2007 Chardonnay, Russian River
Chardonnay Under $20 North America
Gold – 2008 Three Rivers
Silver – Chateau Ste Michelle 2007, Canoe Ridge Washington
Bronze – Columbia Crest H3 2008, Washington
Chardonnay Over $20 Southern Hemisphere
Gold – Mulderbosch 2008, South Africa
Silver – Meerlust 2007, South Africa
Bronze – Jacobs Creek 2008 Reeves Point
Chardonnay Over $20 California
Gold –Rombauer 2008 Napa Valley
Silver – Landmark Overlook 2007
Bronze – Gary Farrell 2007 Russian River
Old World Chardonnay
Gold – Guffens-Heynen 2006 Pouilly-Fuisse, France
Silver – Yarden 2007 Chardonnay, Israel
Bronze – Manciat Macon 2007, France
Gewurztraminer – New World
Gold – Pacific Rim 2008, Washington
Silver – Columbia Winery 2007, Washington
Bronze – Alexander Valley Reserve 2008, California
Gruner Veltliner
Gold – Laurenz 2008, Austria
Silver – Wachau Smagrad Terrassen 2007, Austria
Bronze – Leth “Steinagrund” 2007 Austria
Italian White
Gold – Banfi Principessa Gavi DOCG 2008, Italy
Silver – Antinori “Campogrande” Orvieto Classico 2007, Italy
Bronze – Monte Faliesi Falanghina, 2009 Campania, Italy
Pinot Grigio/Gris Italy
Gold – Cesari Due Torri 2008 delle Venezie
Silver – San Giorgio 2008, delle Venezie
Bronze – Jermann 2008 Friuli
Pinot Grigio/Gris – New World
Gold – King Estate 2007, Oregon
Silver – A to Z 2008, Oregon
Bronze – Veridian 2007 Willamette Valley
Riesling Old World
Gold – Thomas Schmitt Spatlese 2007 Riesling
Silver – Monchhof Estate 2008 Riesling
Bronze – Schloss Vollrads 2007 Riesling Kabinett
Riesling New World
Gold– Pacific Rim 2008, Organic
Silver – Jekel 2007, Monterey
Bronze – Sagelands 2008, Columbia Valley
Sauvignon Blanc-Loire
Gold – Rossignol Sancerre 2008
Silver – Girard Sancerre 2008
Bronze – Jolivet Sancerre 2008
Sauvignon Blanc-Southern Hemisphere
Gold – Veramonte 2009, Chile
Silver – Mapema 2008, Argentina
Bronze – Casa Lapostolle 2009, Chile
Sauvignon Blanc- Domestic
Gold – Charles Krug 2008, Napa
Silver – Honig 2008, Napa
Bronze – Matanzas Creek 2007 Bennett Valley
Sauvignon Blanc- New Zealand Under $20
Gold – Alan Scott 2008
Silver – Frenzy Marlborough 2008
Bronze – Babich 2008
Spanish Whites
Gold – Shaya 2008
Silver – Martin Codax 2008, Albarino
Bronze – Marques de Caceres Rioja Blanco 2008
Torrontes
Gold – Tamari 2008, Argentina
Silver – Crios 2009, Argentina
Bronze – Colome Mendoza 2008 , Argentina
Viognier
Gold – McManis2008, California
Silver – Bonterra 2007, Mendocino
Bronze – Angoves Nine Vines 2008, Australia
White Blends- Old World
Gold – Planeta la Segreta Bianco 2007, Sicily
Silver –La Vieille Ferme Cotes du Ventoux Blanc 2009
Bronze – Jermann Vintage Tunnia 2006, Friuli
White Blends- New World
Gold – Spann 2007 Chardonnay-Viognier, California
Silver – Sokol Blosser Evolution, Oregon
Bronze – Pine Ridge Clarksburg 2008 Chenin Blanc/ Viognier
Red Wines
International Cabernet Sauvignon Under $20
Gold – Evil 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia
Silver – Excelsior 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, South Africa
Bronze – Nieto Senetliner Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon , Argentina
California Cabernet Sauvignon Under $20
Gold – J Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Silver – McManis Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Bronze – Twenty Bench Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
North America Cabernet Sauvignon Under $20
Gold – Columbia Winery 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Silver – Hogue Genesis 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Bronze – Stonecap Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
International Cabernet Sauvignon Over $20
Gold – Concha Y Toro Don Melchor 2006, Chile
Silver – Susana Balbo 2006, Argentina
Bronze – Paul Hobbs 2006, Lujon de Cuyo
California Cabernet Sauvignon Over $20
Gold – Leal Vineyards 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, San Benito
Silver – Honig 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
Bronze – Spring Mountain 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
North America Cabernet Sauvignon Over $20
Gold – Hogue Reserve 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Silver – Chateau St. Michelle 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
Bronze – Waterbrook 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
Meritage Red- New World Bordeaux Style- Southern Hemisphere
Gold – Bodega Norton Mendoza Privada 2006, Chile
Silver – Veramonte Primus 2006, Chile
Bronze – Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2005, South Africa
Meritage Red- New World Bordeaux Style- California
Gold – Seabiscuit Superfecta 2006
Silver – Dry Creek Meritage 2006, Sonoma
Bronze – Larkmead Firebell 2006
Rhone Southern
Gold – Perrin Sinards Chateauneuf du Pape 2005
Silver – Chateau Gardine Chateauneuf du Pape Traditions 2004,
Bronze – Perrin Vacqueyras 2007
Rhone Style Blends
Gold – Delille Cellars AIX Doyenne 2006, Washington
Silver – Phelps Le Mistral 2006, Monterey
Bronze – Leal Threesome 2006, San Benedito
International Merlot Under $20
Gold – Santa Ema Maipo Valley Reserve 2007
Silver – Yalumba Y Series, Australia
Bronze – Carmen Reserve 2006, Chile
California Merlot Under $20
Gold – McMannis 2008
Silver – Green Lion 2006
Bronze – Pavilion Crossing 2008
North America Merlot Under $20
Gold – Flying Fish 2007, Washington State
Silver – Chateau St. Michelle Indian Wells 2007, Washington
Bronze – Wente Sandstone, San Francisco Bay
California Merlot Over $20
Gold – Chappellet 2006
Silver – Leal Vineyards, San Benito
Bronze – Rubicon Estate 2007, Napa
Malbec
Gold – Trivento Select 2007, Mendoza
Silver – Ksana 2006, Mendoza
Bronze – Ben Marco 2008, Argentina
Piedmont Red
Gold – Pio Cesare Barolo 2005, Piedmont
Silver – Prunotto Barolo 2004, Piedmont
Bronze – Perrone Barbera d’Asti “Tasmorcan” 2008, Piedmont
Spanish Red
Gold – Vinos Pinol 2007 Ludovicus
Silver – Mad Dogs & Englishmen 2006 Jumilla Red
Bronze – Casa de la Ermita 2007 Altos del Cuco
Domestic Pinot Noir Under $20
Gold – Lockwood Block 7 2007, Monterey
Silver – Laetitia Arroyo Grande Valley 2007
Bronze – Bogle Russian River 2007
Domestic Pinot Noir Over $20
Gold – Garry Farrell Russian River 2006 , Sonoma
Silver – Calera Cent Coast 2007
Bronze – Morgan 12 Clones 2007
International Pinot Noir
Gold – Permutations 2008 Pinot Noir, Australia
Silver – Gachot Monot 2007, Bourgogne Rouge,
Bronze – Due Torri 2007 Pinot Noir, delle Venezie, Italy
Grenache
Gold – Alto Moncayo 2007 Grenache, Spain
Silver – Marquis Philips 2007 Grenache
Bronze – Chateau Chateau Columns, Grateful Palate, 2007 Grenache, Australia
Tempranillo Spain
Gold – Marques de Caceres 2001 Rioja Riserva
Silver – Remirez de Ganuza Rioja 2004
Bronze – Ramon Bilboa Crianza, Spain
Spanish Red
Gold – Marques de Grinon Summa 2002, Spain
Silver – Dominio de Tares Baltos 2007, Bierzo
Bronze – Ramon Bilboa 2004 Reserve, Spain
Shiraz- Australia
Gold – Chris Ringland 2007 Shiraz
Silver – Marquis Philips 2007 Shiraz
Bronze – Jacobs Creek 2005 Centenary Hill Shiraz,
Syrah
Gold – Kuleto 2006 Syrah
Silver – Spring Mountain 2005 Syrah
Bronze – Semler Syrah, Malibu
Petite Sirah
Gold – Guenoc 2005 Petite Sirah
Silver – Mettler 2005 Petite Sirah, California
Bronze – McManis 2008 Petite Sirah, California
New World Red Blends Under $20
Gold – Hey Mambo 2007, California
Silver – A to Z Night and Day 2007, Oregon
Bronze – Seven Daughters Winemakers Blend, California
New World Red Blends Over $20
Gold – Treana Paso 2005 Robles Red
Silver – Elyse Nero Misto 2007, Napa
Bronze – Leal Vineyards Threesome 2006, San Benedito
Tuscan Red Under $20
Gold – Gabbiano 2007 Chitanti Classico, Italy
Silver – Banfi 2008 Chianti DOCG
Bronze – Tenuta Arceno Prima Voce 2005 Toscana Red
Tuscan Red Over $20
Best of Show & Gold – Tenuta di Trinoro”le Cupole” Rosso Toscana 2006
Silver – Davinci 2006 Chianti Riserva
Bronze – Antinori Marchese 2005 Chianti Classico Riserva, Italy
Zifandel Under $20
Gold – Victory Vineyards 2007 Zinfandel, Napa
Silver – Rosenblum 2007 Zinfandel, Paso Robles
Bronze – Alexander Valley Temptation Zinfandel
Zifandel Over $20
Gold – Rombauer 2007 Zinfandel, Napa Valley
Silver – Rosenblum Rockpile Road 2007 Zinfandel, California
Bronze – Frog’s Leap 2007 Zinfandel
Rose’
Old World Rose’
Gold – Red Bicyclette 2008
Silver – La Vielle Ferme Cotes du Ventoux Rose 2008
Bronze – Fonsaintes Gris de Gris 2008, France
New World Rose’
Gold – Mulderbosch Cab 2009 Rose’, South Africa
Silver – Roogle 2008 Rose’
Bronze – Bonterra Mendocino 2008 Rose’
Sparkling
Champagne Brut
Gold – Louis Roederer Non-Vintage Brut Premier
Silver – Duval Leroy Non-Vintage Brut
Bronze – Voirin Jumel 1ER CRU
Sparkling Brut Under $20
Gold – Mumm Non-Vintage Napa Brut Prestige
Silver – Salmon Creek Non-Vintage Brut
Bronze – Roederer Estate Non-Vintage Anderson Valley Brut
Sparkling Rose’ Brut
Gold – J Rose’ Non-Vintage Sonoma
Silver – L. Perdrier Non-Vintage Sparkling Rose’
Bronze – Pommery Non-Vintage Champagne
Cava/Prosecco
Gold – Villar Franca Non-Vintage Brut
Silver – Zardeto Non-Vintage, Conegliano
Bronze – Maschio M. Non-Vintage Prosecco Brut
Dessert Wine
Moscato D’Asti
Gold – Villa Rosa 2009 Moscato
Silver – IL Non-Vintage, Italy
Bronze – Batasiolo Non-Vintage Moscato D’Asti
Non-Fortified Dessert
Gold – Lilly Pilly 2006 Noble Blend
Silver – Meeker Frozin Non-Vintage
Bronze – Rosenblum Desiree Non-Vintage, California
