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Best Wine Packaging at InterBev 2012
Best Wine Packaging at InterBev 2012: Acronym 2011 Red Blend
Jefferson Cup Invitational Results Announced
HEDGELINE 2011 RIESLING – BEST OF CLASS, JEFFERSON CUP Arrow Creek 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon – Gold Medal FJ Serra 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon – Gold Medal Foodies 2011 Chardonnay – Gold Medal Hawkstone 2011 Barney’s Heritage Cuvee Chardonnay – Gold Medal Immersion 2010 Red Blend – Gold Medal Q Sonoma 2011 Zinfandel – Gold Medal 31st State 2010 Pinot Noir – Silver Medal Acronym 2010 Red Blend – Silver Medal Arrow Creek 2011 Pinot Noir - Silver Medal Arrow Creek 2011 Chardonnay – Silver Medal FJ Serra 2011 Chardonnay – Silver Medal Foodies 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon – Silver Hawkstone 2011 Barney’s Heritage Cuvee Merlot – Silver Medal Hedgeline 2011 Chardonnay – Silver Medal Jenica Peak 2011 Chardonnay – Silver Medal Platform 9 2011 Merlot – Silver Medal Snapping Turtle 2011 Chardonnay – Silver Medal Snapping Turtle 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon – Silver Medal
Reviews Stack Up in Wine Enthusiast
Gran Amigo Reposado - 91 Points/ Best Buy Napa Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - 89 Points/ Best Buy/ Top 10 under $10 Q Sonoma Syrah 2010 - 89 Points/ Best Buy Hedgeline Pinot Noir 2010 - 88 Points Pantago Malbec 2010 - 87 Points/ Best Buy Grandmaster Oregon Pinot Gris 2011 - 87 Points WingWalker Belgian White -87 Points Four in Hand River Card Wheat - 86 Points/ Best Buy Hopper Whitman Belgian White - 86 Points/ Best Buy El Pensador Tempranillo 2010 - 86 Points Metolius Blonde Ale - 86 Points Grandmaster Meritage 2010 - 86 Points Barrel Trolley Belgian White - 86 Points Q Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - 86 Points Aconga Chenin Blanc- Chardonnay 2011 - 85 Points/ Best Buy Espuela del Gaucho Reserve Malbec 2010 - 85 Points/ Best Buy Hopper Whitman Summer Wheat - 85 Points F.J. Serra Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 - 85 Points
US Open Beer Championship Awards Gold and Silver
Metolius Yellow Sally Blonde Ale – Gold Medal Cable Car Lager – Silver Medal
Largest Scientifically Organized Wine Competition Awards Silvers
The Indy International Wine Competition, the largest scientifically organized and independent wine competition in the US, awards Silver Medals: Aconga Bonarda Merlot 2011 Magistrate Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2010 Magistrate Restitution Red Blend 2010 Espuela del Gaucho Malbec 2011
San Francisco International Wine Competition
2012 San Francisco International Wine Competition adds another 7 medals to the count Parkers Estate Pinot Noir 2010 – Gold Medal Parkers Estate Zinfandel 2010 – Silver Medal Parkers Estate Merlot 2010 – Silver Medal Martin’s Rake Sauvignon Blanc 2011 – Silver Medal Espuela del Gaucho Reserve Malbec 2010 – Silver Medal Napa Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Silver Medal Goats Trail Zinfandel 2010 – Silver Medal
LA International Wine Competition Results Come Pouring In
2012 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition Veris Vodka – Best of Category/ Gold Medal/ 93 Points Pantago Malbec 2010 – Best of Class/ Gold Medal/ 92 Points Frenchhouse Chardonnay 2010 – Gold Medal/ 90 Points Parkers Estate Merlot 2010 – Best of Class/ Gold Medal/ 91 Points Kalbarri Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Gold Medal/ 90 Points Martins Rake Sauvignon Blanc 2011 – Gold Medal/ 90 Points Gran Amigo Reposado – Silver Medal Highland Queen Scotch Whisky – Silver Medal Ambiq Vodka – Silver Medal El Pensador Verdejo 2011 – Silver Medal Espuela del Gaucho Reserve Malbec 2010 – Silver Medal Hawkstone Napa Valley Merlot 2010 – Silver Medal Magistrate Santa Barbara Merlot 2010 – Silver Medal Platform 9 Merlot 2010 – Silver Medal Grandmaster Oregon Pinot Gris 2011 – Silver Medal H&G Russian River Chardonnay 2010 – Silver Medal Origin Prosecco – Silver Medal 31st State Pinot Noir 2010 – Silver Medal Maniña Sauvignon Blanc 2011 – Packaging Gold Medal Pantago Malbec 2010 – Packaging Silver Medal Espuela del Gaucho Malbec 2010 – Packaging Silver Medal
Awards from the Orange County Wine Competition
Parkers Estate Merlot 2010 – Gold Medal Parkers Estate Zinfandel 2010 – Silver Medal Small Wonders Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2010 – Silver Medal Napa Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Silver Medal
Results from the California State Fair Wine Competition
California State Fair Wine Competition 2012 H&G Russian River Chardonnay 2010 – Silver Medal/ 91 Points Parkers Estate Merlot 2010 – Silver Medal/ 90 Points Magistrate Santa Barbara Merlot 2010 – Silver Medal/ 89 Points Goats Trail Zinfandel 2010 – Silver Medal/ 89 Points Foodies Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Silver Medal/ 88 Points Platform 9 Merlot 2010 – Silver Medal/ 88 Points
Critics Challenge Awards Platinum, Gold and Silver
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition Awards Platinum, Gold and Silver Dellatorri Moscato 2010 – Platinum Dellatorri Pinot Grigio 2011 – Critics Silver El Pensador Verdejo 2011 – Critics Gold Espuela del Gaucho Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Critics Gold Espuela del Gaucho Reserve Malbec 2010 – Critics Gold Magistrate Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2010 – Critics Gold Magistrate Santa Barbara Merlot 2010 – Critics Silver Parkers Estate Pinot Noir 2010 – Critics Silver Pinetti Notte Primitivo 2010 – Critics Silver Pinetti Notte Pinot Grigio 2010 – Critics Silver Platform 9 Merlot 2010 – Critics Silver Manina Sauvignon Blanc 2011 – Critics Silver Martins Rake Sauvignon Blanc 2011 – Critics Silver Grandmaster Oregon Pinot Gris 2011 – Critics Silver Grandmaster Washington Meritage 2010 – Critics Silver H&G Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2010 – Critics Silver Goats Trail Zinfandel 2010 – Critics Silver Surf Point Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Critics Silver
Ultimate Wine Challenge Awards 90 Points and More
Hedgeline Pinot Noir 2010 - 90 Points Parkers Estate Zinfandel 2010 - 90 Points Espuela del Gaucho Malbec 2010 - 88 Points/ Great Value Hawkstone Merlot 2010 - 87 Points
Wine Spectator 2012 Reviews
Hedgeline Chardonnay 2010 - 87 Points Kalbari Shiraz 2011 - 87 Points Small Wonders Paso Robles Zinfandel 2010 - 87 Points Grandmaster Oregon Pinot Gris 2011 - 86 Points Kalbarri Chardonnay 2011 - 86 Points
Belgian White brews shine at the World Beer Championship
WingWalker Belgian White - Silver Medal/ 88 Points “Highly Recommended” Barrel Trolley Belgian White - Silver Medal/ 88 Points “Highly Recommended” Roscoe’s Hop House Belgian White - Silver Medal/ 88 Points “Highly Recommended” Hopper Whitman Belgian White - Silver Medal/ 87 Points “Highly Recommended”
Two Wines Rank in TOP 50 Napa Cabs Under $30
Wine Enthusiast names Q Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 and Napa Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 in the Top 50 Napa Cabs Under $30.
Wine & Spirits Magazine Reviews for 2012
Hedgeline Riesling 2010 - 91 Points Espuela del Gaucho 2010 - 90 Points / Years Best Grandmaster Napa Valley Chardonnay 2010 - Great Value
Awards Pour in at the San Diego International Wine Competition
Dellatorri Chianti Riserva 2008 – BEST CHIANTI Espuela del Gaucho Torrontes 2011 – GOLD Hedgeline Riesling 2010 - GOLD Don Patrick Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – GOLD Grandmaster Knights Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2010 - GOLD Hawkstone Barney’s Heritage Napa Valley Chardonnay 2010 – SILVER Kalbarri Merlot 2011 – SILVER Magistrate Santa Barbara Merlot 2010 - SILVER Aconga Bonarda-Merlot 2011 – SILVER El Pensador Tempranillo 2010 – SILVER Snapping Turtle Merlot 2010 - SILVER Jenica Peak Chardonnay 2009 - SILVER Q Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – SILVER Q Sonoma Merlot 2009 – SILVER Q Sonoma Syrah 2010 – SILVER Frenchhouse Rose 2010 - SILVER H&G Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – SILVER Hilltown Chardonnay 2010 – SILVER Napa Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – SILVER Napa Family Vineyards Merlot 2010 – SILVER Small Wonders Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – SILVER Small Wonders Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir – SILVER Small Wonders Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2010 – SILVER Grandmaster Edna Valley Pinot Noir 2009 – SILVER Grandmaster Paso Robles Red Blend 2009 – SILVER Surf Point Chardonnay 2010 – SILVER
Wines Take Home 27 Medals at the Jerry D. Mead's New World International Wine Competition
Snapping Turtle Merlot 2010 – BEST NEW WORLD MERLOT/ Best of Varietal/ Best of Class/ Double Gold Espuela del Gaucho Torrontes 2011 – Best of Varietal/ Best of Class/ Double Gold Arrow Creek Pinot Noir 2010 – Gold Medal Hilltown Chardonnay 2010 – Best of Class/ Gold Medal Doon Buggy Red Blend 2009 – Gold Medal Napa Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Gold Medal Q Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Gold Medal Grandmaster Edna Valley Pinot Noir 2009 – Gold Medal Espuela del Gaucho Reserve Malbec 2010 – Silver Medal FJ Serra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Silver Medal Hawkstone Napa Valley Merlot 2010 – Silver Medal Hawkstone Napa Valley Chardonnay – Silver Medal Hunters Grove Chardonnay 2010 – Silver Medal Kalbarri Shiraz 2011 – Silver Medal Kalbarri Chardonnay 2011 – Silver Medal Kalbarri Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Silver Medal Kalbarri Merlot 2011 – Silver Medal Maniña Sauvignon Blanc 2011 – Silver Medal Platform 9 Merlot 2010 – Silver Medal Napa Family Vineyards Merlot 2010 – Silver Medal Small Wonders Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2010 – Silver Medal Q Sonoma Merlot 2009 – Silver Medal Q Sonoma Syrah 2010 – Silver Medal Q Napa Merlot 2009 – Silver Medal Grandmaster Napa Valley Chardonnay 2010 – Silver Medal H & G Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Silver Medal H & G Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2010 – Silver Medal
Wine Enthusiast Reviews Pour in for 2012
Magistrate Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2010 - 90 Points/ Editor’s Choice Napa Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - 89 Points/ Best Buy Small Wonders Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2010 - 88 Points/ Best Buy Hedgeline Pinot Noir 2010 - 88 Points Barrel Trolley Pale Ale - 88 Points Hedgeline Riesling 2010 - 88 Points Hedgeline Chardonnay 2010 - 88 Points Parker's Estate Pinot Noir 2010 - 87 Points Hedgeline Merlot 2009 - 87 Points Hilltown Chardonnay 2010 - 86 Points/ Best Buy Snapping Turtle Chardonnay 2010 - 85 Points
Dallas Morning News Wine Competition Awards Gold and Silver
Napa Family Vineyards Merlot 2010 – Gold Small Wonders Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – Silver Small Wonders Paso Robles Zinfandel 2010 – Silver Small Wonders Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2010 – Silver Jenica Peak Chardonnay 2009 – Silver Q Sonoma Merlot 2009 – Silver El Pensador Tempranillo 2010 - Silver Hawkstone Napa Valley Merlot 2010 – Silver
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Awards More than Ever Before
2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Results Arrow Creek Pinot Grigio 2010 - Double Gold Arrow Creek Chardonnay 2010 - Gold Arrow Creek Merlot 2010 - Silver Arrow Creek Meritage 2010 - Silver Hawkstone Barney's Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - Gold Parkers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - Gold Parkers Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2010 - Silver Parkers Estate Chardonnay 2010 - Silver Parkers Estate Pinot Noir 2010 - Silver Parkers Estate Syrah 2010 - Silver Hedgeline Chardonnay 2010 - Silver Hedgeline Riesling 2010 - Silver Hedgeline Merlot 2009 - Silver 31st State Merlot 2009 - Gold Surf Point Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Silver Hilltown Merlot 2009 - Gold Hilltown Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – Gold Hilltown Pinot Noir 2009 - Silver Small Wonders Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2010 - Silver Small Wonders Paso Robles Zinfandel 2010 - Silver Napa Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2010 - Silver Pacific Flyway Riesling 2010 - Silver Q Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - Silver Q Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - Silver Jenica Peak Merlot 2010 - Silver Jenica Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - Silver Goats Trail Zinfandel 2010 - Silver Mrs. Beachley’s Mulled Wine - Silver
World Beer Cup Awards Are In
Roscoe's Hop House Amber Ale 88 Points/ Silver “Highly Recommended”
Barrel Trolley Amber Ale Silver/ 87 Points “Highly Recommended”
Copper Bell Lager 85 Points/ Silver “Highly Recommended”
Tap Room 21 Lager Silver/ 85 Points “Highly Recommended”
WingWalker Amber Ale Silver/ 87 Points “Highly Recommended”
Bavaria 89 Points/ Silver “ Highly Recommended”
Hollandia 87 Points/ Silver “Highly Recommended”
Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition Awards...
Hedgeline Chardonnay 2010 – Silver (Medal of Merit) Hedgeline Merlot 2009 - Silver (Medal of Merit) Hunters Grove Chardonnay 2010 - Silver (Medal of Merit) Parkers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - Silver (Medal of Merit) Q Sonoma Merlot 2009 - Silver (Medal of Merit) Q Sonoma Syrah 2010 - Silver (Medal of Merit)
Hopper Whitman Receives Design Excellence Award
Private Label Buyer Named Hopper Whitman Belgian White Design Excellence Winner!
Awards Pour in at the 2011 Indy Wine Competition
Parkers Estate Pinot Noir 2009 - Best of Class Parkers Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2010 - Gold Parkers Estate Chardonnay 2010 - Silver Parkers Estate Syrah 2010 - Silver Arrow Creek Pinot Grigio 2010 - Silver Arrow Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - Silver Arrow Creek Meritage 2010 - Silver Dellatorri Chianti 2010 - Silver Hawkstone Barney's Heritage Chardonnay 2010 - Silver Hawkstone Barney's Heritage Merlot 2010 - Silver Hedgeline Pinot Gris 2010 - Silver Hedgeline Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - Silver Maniña Sauvignon Blanc 2010 - Silver
Hedgeline Cabernet Sauvignon Awarded 88 Points in Wine Spectator
Hedgeline Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 88 points “On the lighter side, with a fine blanket of tannins around lively currant and guava flavors that linger pleasantly. Drink now through 2014.”
December 15, 2011
December Wine Enthusiast Accolades
Wine Enthusiast December Accolades
Napa Family Vineyards Meritage 2009 87 Points, Best Buy, Top 10 Under $10 “Lots of forward, ripe blackberry and cherry fruit in this wine, with oak adding richer notes of smoky vanilla and caramel. With smooth tannins and a dry finish, it proves a lot more pleasure than you’d expect at this price.”
Hawkstone Barney’s Heritage Chardonnay 2010 90 Points “Strikes a nice balance between opulence and subtlety, offering pleasant orange, pear and subtle oak flavors that are balanced with a dry minerality. Feels fine and balanced, an elegant Chardonnay to drink with roast salmon, pork, butternut squash risotto.”
Q Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 90 Points “Put this against far more expensive Napa Cabs, and it stands up well. It’s dry, rich and smooth in tannins, and ripe in blackberries, cherries, cocoa and oak. Just proves you don’t have to spend a fortune for a really nice Cabernet.”
Hawkstone Barney’s Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 89 Points “A very good wine, and an exciting early peek at the quality of the 2010 Cabs. Dry and rich in tannins, it’s complex in blackberry, black currant, olive and sweet oak flavors.”
Parkers Estate Chardonnay 2010 87 Points “Chard fans will exult in this spicy wine. It packs a potent punch of pineapples, apricots, tangerines and honey, and is nicely balanced with crisp acidity.”
Parkers Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2010 87 Points “Here’s a fruity Sauvignon Blanc filled with flavors of pineapples, papayas, lemons, limes, peaches and even a hint of wild white flowers and gooseberries. The strong flavors are lifted by good acidity. Try as a stimulating cocktail wine.”
Q Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 87 Points “A good Cabernet for the price. It’s made for drinking now, with ripe blackberry and cherry fruit flavors, kissed with smoky oak.”
Hawkstone Barney’s Heritage Merlot 2010 86 Points “Nicely dry and elegant in the tannins, which are smooth and grippy. Offers good flavors of cherries, mulberries, spices and sweet oak..”
Don Patrick 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon , Knights Valley 86 Points “Nicely dry in the finish, with a good bite of acidity and smooth tannins.”
Arrow Creek 2010 Coastal Series Pinot Noir 86 Points “A sound introductory Pinot Noir, showing proper silkiness and spicy flavors of cherries and cola. Easy to drink, with no obvious faults.”
Grandmaster 2009 Paso Robles Red Blend 86 Points “A sound red wine, dry and full-bodied, with pleasant berry, herb, currant and smoked meat flavors that finish rich and sweet in ripe fruit.”
H & G 2009 Merlot, Napa Valley 85 Points “The structure is elegant, with good acidity and tannins...it’s a nice, dry, clean Merlot, easy to drink. Classic inexpensive California red wine, suitable for any occasion you want a full-bodied red.”
Wines Shine at World Value Wine Challenge
Frenchhouse Merlot 2010 - Gold, Best Buy, Top 10 Red Wines $10 and Under, 90 Points Ogio Primitivo 2010 - Gold Medal, Top 10 Red Wine $8 and Under, Best Value Italian Red, Exceptional Value Arrow Creek Sweet White Wine 2010 - Gold Medal, Best Buy, Top 10 White Wine $20 and Under Espuela del Gaucho Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - Gold Medal, Best Value Argentine Cabernet Sauvignon, 90 Points Zinopolis Zinfandel 2010 - Gold Medal, 90 Points Hedgeline Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - Gold Medal, Best Buy, 91 Points Frenchhouse Pinot Noir 2010 - Silver Medal, Best Buy, 86 Points Jenica Peak Merlot 2010 - Silver Medal, Best Buy, 86 Points Jenica Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - Silver Medal, Best Buy, 86 Points Jenica Peak Pinot Noir 2008 - Silver Medal, 85 Points Jenica Peak Pinot Grigio 2010 - Silver Medal, 85 Points Origin Argentinean Malbec 2010 - Silver Medal, 85 Points Pacific Flyway Riesling 2010 - Silver Medal, 85 Points Q Napa Merlot 2009 - Silver Medal, 89 Points Q Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - Silver Medal, 86 Points Frenchhouse Rosé 2010 - Silver Medal, 85 Points Doon Buggy Red Blend 2009 - Silver Medal, Best Buy, 87 Points Hilltown Pinot Noir 2009 - Silver Medal, Best Buy, 86 Points Napa Family Vineyards Meritage 2009 - Silver Medal, Best Buy, Top 10 Red Wine $10 and Under Riparian Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Nielson - Silver Medal, Best Buy, 87 Points Arrow Creek Merlot 2010 - 87 Points, Silver Medal Arrow Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - 88 Points, Silver Medal Arrow Creek Pinot Grigio 2010 - 89 Points, Silver Medal Arrow Creek Meritage 2010 - 89 Points, Silver Medal Aconga Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec 2010 - 86 Points, Silver Medal, Best Buy Aconga Chenin Blanc-Chardonnay 2010 - 85 Points, Silver Medal Dellatorri Chianti 2010 - Silver Medal, 88 Points Espuela del Gaucho Malbec 2010 - Silver Medal, Best Buy, 86 Points Hedgeline Pinot Gris 2010 - Best US Pinot Gris , Gold Medal, Top 10 White Wine $20 and Under Kalbarri Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - Silver Medal, Best Buy, 87 Points Kalbarri Chardonnay 2010 - Silver Medal, Best Buy, Top White Wine $10 and Under Kalbarri Merlot 2010 - Silver Medal, Best Buy, 86 Points Kalbarri Shiraz 2010 - Silver Medal, Best Buy, 86 Points Maniña Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - Silver Medal, Best Value Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Pinetti Notte Pinot Grigio 2010 - Silver Medal, 86 Points Pinetti Notte Primitivo 2010 - Silver Medal, Best Buy, 86 Points Snapping Turtle Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - Silver Medal, Best Buy, 86 Points El Pensador Tempranillo 2010 - Silver Medal, Best Buy, 88 Points
Awards Pour in at the San Francisco International Wine Competition
Origin Tempranillo, Campo de Borja, 2009 - GOLD Origin Riseling, Germany, 2009 - SILVER Frenchhouse Syrah 2009 - SILVER Pacific Flyway Riesling 2010 - SILVER Tienen Duende Rose 2009 - SILVER Fontana d'Italia Pinot Grigio 2010 - SILVER Pinetti Notte Rose 2010 - SILVER Manina Sauvignon Blanc 2010 - SILVER Packaging 31st State Cabernet Sauvignon - SILVER Packaging
2011 California State Fair Results are In
Hawkstone Barney's Heritage Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - GOLD Medal / 94 Points Hawkstone Barney's Heritage Cuvee Chardonnay 2009 - SILVER Medal / 88 Points Q Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 - SILVER Medal / 88 Points
Orange County Wine Competition Awards Silver Medals
Hilltown Merlot 2009 - SILVER Medal Parkers Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2010 - SILVER Medal
Wine & Spirits Rake in the Medals at the LA Wine & Spirits Competition
WINE COMPETITION 31st State Merlot 2009 - Gold -/ 92 Points 31st State Pinot Noir 2009 - Gold -/ 91 Points Pinetti Notte Rose 2010 - Silver Parkers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - Silver Parkers Estate Merlot 2009 - Silver Parkers Estate Zinfandel 2009 - Silver Hawkstone Chardonnay 2009 - Silver Hawkstone Merlot 2009 - Silver Espuela del Gaucho Torrontes 2010 - Silver Espuela del Gaucho Malbec 2010 - Silver Dellatorri Chianti 2009 - Silver Arrow Creek Merlot 2010 - Silver Origin Tempranillo 2009 - Silver Origin Malbec 2010 - Silver Origin Carmenere 2008 - Silver Tienen Duende Garnacha 2009 - Silver Tienen Duende Red Blend 2009 - Silver Napa Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - Silver Foodies Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 - Silver
SPIRITS COMPETITION Highland Queen 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Gold Gallacher & Dunn Blended Scotch - Silver
Wine Enthusiast July Reviews...87 points, 86 points, 85 points, Best Buys...
87 Points/Best Buy - 2009 Origin Tempranillo, Campo de Borja 86 Points/ Best Buy - 2009 Tienen Duende Red Blend, Campo de Borja 87 Points - 2009 El Pensador Tempranillo, Campo de Borja 85 Points/ Best Buy - 2008 Kalbarri Cabernet Sauvignon
Critics Challenge Wine Competition Awards Platinum and Silver
Napa Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - Platinum Napa Family Vineyards Charonnay 2008 - Silver Medal Foodies Chardonnay 2009 - Silver Medal Fontana d'Italia Pinot Grigio 2010 - Silver Medal Fontana d'Italia Chianti 2009 - Silver Medal Jenica Peak Chardonnay 2009 - Silver Medal Kalbarri Merlot 2010 - Silver Medal 31st State Merlot 2009 - Silver Medal 31st State Chardonnay 2009 - Silver Medal
Zamarro Named Top 100 Value of the Year
Wine & Spirits Magazine named Zamarro Malbec-Bonarda 2009 one of the Top 100 Values of the Year!
Roscoe's Hop House Pale Ale Awarded GOLD
Monde Selection 2011 Roscoe's Hop House Pale Ale Awarded Gold Medal
Awards Pour in at the San Diego International Wine Competition
Hilltown Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - PLATINUM GOLD Grandmaster Dry Creek Zinfandel 2009 - GOLD Martin's Rake Sauvignon Blanc 2010- GOLD Hilltown Merlot 2009 - Silver Hilltown Chardonnay 2009 - Silver Arrow Creek Chardonnay 2009 - Silver Espuela del Gaucho Torrontes 2010 - Silver Parkers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - Silver Parkers Estate Syrah 2009 - Silver Grandmaster Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 - Silver 31St State Merlot 2009 - Silver Fontana d'Italia Pinot Grigio 2010 - Silver Q Collection Napa Valley Meritage 2008 - Silver Q Discovery Russian River Chardonnay 2009 - Silver Frenchhouse Syrah 2009 - Silver Tienen Duende Red Blend 2009 - Silver Origin German Riesling 2009 - Silver Foodies Chardonnay 2009 - Silver
Vodka Packaging Awarded GOLD Medals at San Francisco World Spirits 2011
Package Design Award Winners Ambiq Vodka - Double Gold Noble Motif Vodka - Gold Medal
Martin's Rake Sauvignon Blanc Awarded Best New World Sauvignon Blanc
Jerry D. Meads New World International Wine Competition Martin's Rake Sauvignon Blanc 2010 - Best New World Sauvignon Blanc, Best of Class, Platinum Q Collection Meritage 2008 - Gold Medal Grandmaster Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 - Gold Medal Arrow Creek Chardonnay 2009 - Silver Medal Arrow Creek Pinot Grigio 2009 - Silver Medal Hawkstone Barney’s Heritage Chardonnay 2009 – Silver Medal Hedgeline Chardonnay 2009 - Silver Medal Parkers Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2009 - Silver Medal Parkers Estate Syrah 2009 - Silver Medal Snapping Turtle Merlot 2009 - Silver Medal 31st State Chardonnay 2009 - Silver Medal Hilltown Merlot 2009 - Silver Medal
Dallas Morning News Awards Gold and Silver
Parkers Estate Zinfandel 2009 - GOLD Martin's Rake Sauvignon Balnc 2010 - SILVER
Wine Spectator Awards Hedgeline Chardonnay 87 Points
Hedgeline Chardonnay 2009 "Bright and jazzy, this is a lively mouthful of apple and spice flavors, with a leafy note adding interest to the finish."
Award Winning Beers - 2011 World Beer Championship
World Beer Championship Awards Pale Ale and IPA… Walker Brown Pale Ale Silver (88/ Highly Recommended) Tap Room 21 Pale Ale Silver (87/ Highly Recommended) Cable Car Pale Ale Silver (87/ Highly Recommended) Wild Range IPA Silver (87/ Highly Recommended) Roscoe's Hop House IPA Silver (86/ Highly Recommended) Roscoe's Hop House Pale Ale Silver (86/ Highly Recommended) Wing Walker Pale Ale Silver (85/ Highly Recommended)
Stellar Wine Reviews for March
90 Points - Q Collection Meritage 08 89 Points/Best Buy - Hawkstone Merlot 08 87 Points/Editors Choice - Q Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 08 87 Points/Best Buy - Q Discovery Russian River Chardonnay 09 87 Points/Best Buy - Q Discovery Edna Valley Pinot Noir 09 85 Points - Parkers Estate Zinfandel 08
California Wines Earn Shining Reviews for March
Q Collection Napa Valley Meritage 2008 90 Points Q Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 87 Points/ Editors Choice Q Discovery Russian River Chardonnay 2009 87 Points/ Best Buy Q Discovery Edna Valley Pinot Noir 2009 87 Points/ Best Buy Hawkstone Merlot 2008, Barney’s Heritage Cuvee 88 Points
February Reviews Roll In.. 88 Points/ Extreme Value/ Best Buy and more...
Queensgate Chardonnay 2009 85 Points/ Best Buy "A boldy flavored, tropical-fruit-laden wine that brings back memories of the late '80s Chards that helped put Australia on America’s wine map, for style and price. Amply textured, with mouthwatering peach and mango notes." Wine Enthusiast Online
Parkers Estate Zinfandel 2008 85 Points "A lean zin with sweet peppermint flavors, this is a soft wine to serve with lamb." Wine & Spirits Online
Zamarro Malbec Bonarda 2009 88 Points/ Best Buy/ Extreme Value "This blend of malbec and bonarda offers seductive ripe blackberry notes and tart cherry flavors. Serve it slightly chilled with cured sheep's cheese." Wine & Spirits
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2011 Results
Snapping Turtle Chardonnay 2009 - Gold Medal Q Sonoma Merlot 2008 - Gold Medal Parkers Estate Zinfandel 2008 - Gold Medal Parkers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - Silver Medal Q Discovery Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - Silver Medal Q Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 - Silver Medal Arrow Creek Chardonnay 2009 - Silver Medal Arrow Creek Merlot 2009 - Silver Medal Arrow Creek Pinot Grigio 2009 - Silver Medal Arrow Creek Meritage 2009 - Silver Medal Hawkstone Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - Silver Medal Hedgeline Chardonnay 2009 - Silver Medal Zinopolis Zinfandel 2009 - Silver Medal Hilltown Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - Silver Medal Hilltown Chardonnay 2009 - Silver Medal
Charlie Noble White Rum Awarded 4 Stars
Spirit Journal Awards Charlie Noble White Rum 4 Stars “Highly Recommended”
Corporate Brand Beers "Highly Recommended", World Beer Championship
WingWalker Amber Ale - 89 Points/ Highly Recommended/ Silver Medal Cable Car Amber Ale - 87 Points/ Highly Recommended/ Silver Medal Caballo - 87 Points/ Highly Recommended/ Silver Medal Cabana - 86 Points/ Highly Recommended/ Silver Medal Tap Room 21 Lager - 86 Points/ Highly Recommended/ Silver Medal Caguama - 86 Points/ Highly Recommended/ Silver Medal Taurino - Silver Medal/ 85 Points/ Highly Recommended Walker Brown Amber Ale - Silver Medal/ 85 Points/Highly Recommended
Vodka Awarded High Reviews at International Spirits Competition
Origine Vodka - 89 Points Noble Mofit Vodka - 88 Points Ambiq Vodka - 88 Points
Awards Pour in at the World Value Wine Competition
Wines Score BIG at World Value Wine Challenge 2010. Awarded: Two Exceptional Value, Four 'Top 10', Four Best of Class, Thirteen Best Buy and more.
Corporate Brand Wines Win Big at Indy Intl. Wine Competition.
Kroger Corporate Brands Win Big at Indy International Wine Competition 2010
Magistrate Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 - GOLD Medal Esupela Del Gaucho Torrontes 2009 - GOLD Medal Hawkstone Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 - SILVER Medal Magistrate Napa Valley Chardonnay 2008 - SILVER Medal
Awards Pour in at the California State Fair Wine Competition
2 Gold Medals, 14 Silver Medals
Foodies Chardonnay 2008 – Gold Medal Hunters Grove Chardonnay 2008 – Gold Medal Magistrate Napa Chardonnay 2008 – Silver Medal Magistrate Napa Valley Merlot 2007 – Silver Medal FJ Serra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 – Silver Medal Arrow Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 – Silver Medal Arrow Creek Chardonnay 2008 – Silver Medal Arrow Creek Pinot Grigio 2008 – Silver Medal Parkers Estate Chardonnay 2008 – Silver Medal Parkers Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2008 – Silver Medal Jenica Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 – Silver Medal Jenica Peak Chardonnay 2008 – Silver Medal Jenica Peak Pinot Grigio 2008 – Silver Medal Q Napa Chardonnay 2008 – Silver Medal Napa Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2008 – Silver Medal Small Wonders Chardonnay 2008 – Silver Medal
2010 LA International Wine Competiton: 5 Gold & 15 Silver
Private label wine brands awarded Gold and Silver medals at 2010 Los Angeles International Wine Competiton
Winery Exchange Brands Storm to Into the Top 10 New Table Wines of 09
Wine & Vines Magazine announces, Snapping Turtle and Hedgeline make the list for the top 10 new table wine brands for 2009.
Gold and Silver Medals Awarded at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition
The world’s most respected competition in the spirits industry awards gold and silver medals for quality products.
Ogio Storms into the Top 20 UK Wine Brands
With 15% growth in 2009 and retail sales of £35m Nielsen highlights Ogio in their 2010 Brands Report
Wine Enthusiast Reviews for March 2010
Wine Enthusiast Rates Winery Exchange Wines & Beers highly in March issue 91 Points, 90 Points, 89 Points, Best Buy and More…
Hawkstone Spring Mountain 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Rated #1 Napa Valley Cab!
A panel of world-renowned wine judges was assembled and conducted a blind tasting of all 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons submitted by Napa Valley wineries. The wines were ranked from Number 1 to 25, also with numbers 26-100 listed alphabetically. The top wines were re-evaluated on day two to narrow the list to the “Best of the Best.”
Wine Enthusiast Reviews SuperValu Wines
86 Points/Best Buy Pacific Flyway Riesling 87 Points Rubeus of Lore Pinot Noir
Medals Pour in at World Beer Championship
The 2009 World Beer Championship brought in Gold and Silver Medals for Winery Exchange/World Brews. Click the link below for a full list of awards.
Gary Vaynerchuk reviews Supermarket wines on Wine Library TV
Check out the wines from Kroger and Supervalu reviewed on Wine Library TV
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Outstanding Accolades Sept./Oct.
Check out some of our recent accolades for September and October!
OGIO Named 3rd Fastest Growing Wine Brand In UK
32 awards at CA State Fair 09
Frenchhouse wins Good Housekeeping award
Wine Spectator Awards Frenchhouse Wines
Winery Exchange Brands Awarded Double Gold
Kroger Unveils Six New Brands
Surf Point and Foodies - Winner at 6th Annual PL Buyer Private Label Packaging Awards
Retailers and wholesalers / distributers submitted more than 300 new products for the 6th Annual PL Buyer Private Label Packaging Awards. Ultimately, the judges selected 18 winners, based on innovation, overall looks and how well the packaging met its intended mission (set by the submitting company).
Winery Exchange Brands Reviewed In Wine Publications
Bavaria - The "Green" Brewery
World Brews Brands Win Gold In International Beer Competition
Winery Exchange Brands Awarded Gold Medals
Bavaria Beer - Holland's Best Kept Secret (BIN Dec/Jan 2008 issue)
Holland's Premium, 7th Generation family-owned brewery teams up with World Brews to capitalize on the hot U.S. import market and expand distribution throughout the United States
Solemar Gains Garners Praise in North Texas.
By Vianei Robinson Tuesday, September 25, 2007 There is a new pinot grigio in town -- Solemar.
Packaged in an eye-catching blue bottle, Solemar Pinot Grigio 2006 is sure to make a splash. It is the inaugural wine brand of Ben E. Keith Beverage Distributors.
In a press release, company president Kevin Bartholomew said, "We are introducing Solemar as our first wine brand because we wanted to offer our Texas customers an authentic Northern Italian Pinot Grigio at a value-directed price of around $7.99 a bottle and $5 a glass. We see it as an exceptional buy for a wine of this origin and quality."
Solemar does indeed provide outstanding quality for the price.
It has more flavor than most pinot grigios in this category, with classic lime and pear characteristics, and a floral hint on the crisp dry finish.
This refreshing wine is tasty on its own and is intended to be paired with salads, seafood and other light fare.
However, I happened to sample it with a hearty pasta dish spiced with red pepper and Italian sausage. The pairing worked just fine, showing the wine's versatility.
Solemar, which means "sun and sea," is produced at the 79-year-old Casa Vinicola Botter. This family-run winery is located in prime pinot grigio territory, in northern Italy near Venice.
If you do not typically drink pinot grigio, give it a try. This light and aromatic white wine is gaining converts across the United States, where it is almost as popular as white zinfandel.
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