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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.
Jancis Robinson praises Tesco wine offerings by Winery Exchange.
Tesco Finest Napa Merlot 2004
Eat your heart out Miles of Sideways, this is great value. Why aren’t other European importers taking such advantage of the weak dollar and wine glut? From Winery Exchange, sweet and slightly minty but not bland.
£7.99 13.4% (726) Diam cork
Marq The Fatted Otter 2006 Monterey
Another Winery Exchange wine, a Bordeaux blend with 10% Syrah and very nice too. It looks and tastes £10-15 – very thick and ripe. A slight outbreak of Bonny Doon virus in the naming though.
£7.99 13.5% (547) synthetic cork
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Brews Awarded for Outstanding Packaging
Brews Awarded for Outstanding Packaging at 42nd Creativity Print & Packaging Competition
Metolius - Gold Medal
Hopper Whitman - Gold Medal
Four in Hand - Silver Medal
Winery Exchange Awarded Supplier of the Year, two years running
Kroger Co. names Winery Exchange their Outstanding Supplier of the Year for the second year in a row.
Inc. ranks Winery Exchange in top 5000 fastet growing companies in America
Inc. Magazine ranks Winery Exchange 2,731 on the 2009 annual ranking of 5000 fastest growing private companies in America!
Winery Exchange Awarded Outstanding Supplier of the Year
One of Entrepreneur Magazine's Hot 500 Companies of 2007.
Winery Exchange has been named #82 on the list of Entrepeneur Magazine's Hot 500 - the fastest growing businesses in America.
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