Medalists from VinoChallenge 2006
Australia
Hanging Rock Winery http://www.hangingrock.com.au/
2003 Heathcote Shiraz, Victoria
Possums Vineyard
http://www.possumswines.com.au/
2004 Shiraz, McLaren Vale
Selena Estate
2005 Sauvignon Blanc “The Source”, Australia
Tulloch Wines
2006 Chardonnay, Hunter Valley
Chile
Viu Manent www.viumanent.cl/
2004 Malbec Reserve, Colchagua Valley
2004 “Viu 1” (Malbec block of 60 to 80 years), Colchagua Valley
2004 Malbec Single Vineyard Special Selection, Colchagua Valley
2005 “Secreto” Malbec, Colchagua Valley
2006 Chardonnay, Colchagua Valley
France
Charles Ray (from Raymond Henriot)
NV Brut Crémant de Bourgogne
Château de Chainon
1999 “Valmy” Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux
Château Robin
2001 Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux
Domaine de Panéry
2003 Cuvée Hélène (70% Merlot, 30% Syrah), Vins de Pays d'Oc
Domaine de Mourchon
http://www.domainedemourchon.com/
2004 Grand Reserve Seguret, Côtes de Rhône Villages
Baronne du Chatelard
2003 Brouilly, Cru Beaujolais
Italy
Giribaldi http://www.vinigiribaldi.it
2001 Dolchetto d'Alba, DOC Piedmonte
2003 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Gerbole, DOC Piedmonte
Rottensteiner
2003 Lagrein Dunkel Grieser Riserva, Sϋd Tiroler Alto Adige DOC
2004 Blauburgunder (Pinot Noir) Riserva, Sϋd Tiroler Alto Adige DOC
Spain
Bodegas y Vinedos de la Casa del Valle www.bodegacasadelvalle.es
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Viñedos Propios
Bodegas Ondarre
www.bodegasondarre.es
2001 Mayor de Ondarre Reserve, Rioja
United States
Alexis Bailly Vineyard (MN) http://www.abvwines.com/
2005 “Voyager” Red Blend, USA
Barrister Winery (WA)
http://www.barristerwinery.com/
2004 Cabernet Franc
2003 Merlot
Frick Winery (CA)
http://www.frickwinery.com/
1999 Syrah Estate Bottled, Owl Hill Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
2003 C²(C squared) Red Blend (Cinsault – Carignan)
Fritz Winery (CA)
http://www.fritzwinery.com
2004 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
Orfila Vineyards (CA)
http://www.orfila.com/
2004 Chardonnay “Ambasador’s Reserve”, Edna Valley
NV Estate Vigonier “Lotus” (Viognier, Marsanne and Rousanne)
Quady Winery (CA)
http://www.quadywinery.com/
2005 “Essencia” Orange Muscat, Madera
St. James Winery (MO)
http://stjameswinery.com
NV Peach, USA
NV Blackberry, USA
Spero Winery (CO)
2004 Vino e Buono Zinfandel, Lodi
V. Sattui Winery (CA)
http://www.vsattui.com/
2004 Preston Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast
2004 Sattui Family Red, Zinfandel (75%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), California
2004 Henry Ranch Merlot, Carneros
2005 Henry Ranch Chardonnay, Carneros
Whitman Cellars (WA)
http://www.whitmancellars.com/
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
2003 Del Rio, Del Rio Vineyard (22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 76% Merlot 2% Cabernet
Franc), Oregon
Wollersheim Winery (WI)
http://www.wollersheim.com/
2005 White Riesling “Dry”, USA
Argentina
Bodega Robino http://www.winesofargentina.org/eng/bodegas/robino.htm
NV “Suá” Blanco Dolce (Frizzante), Mendoza
Finca Los Arroyos
2003 Syrah, Mendoza
2003 Malbec, Mendoza
Australia
Brookman Wines http://www.brookmanwines.com.au/
2004 "Pebble Hill" Merlot, McLauren Vale SA
Deep Woods Estate Winery http://www.deepwoods.com.au/
2004 “Ivory” (Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc), Margaret River
Mount Jagged http://www.mtjaggedwines.com.au/
NV Red Sparkling
Wine, South Australia
2003 Shiraz
Single-Vineyard, South Australia
2003 Shiraz
Single-Vineyard, South Australia
Wandering Wallaby Wines http://www.wanderingwallaby.com.au/
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon,
Victoria
2003 Shiraz
(55%)-Cabernet Sauvignon (45%), Victoria
Wild Dog Winery http://www.wilddogwinery.com/
2006 Riesling, Victoria
Tulloch Wines http://www.tulloch.com.au/
2004 Shiraz, Hunter Valley NSW
Austria
Weingut Eric & Walter Polz http://www.polz.co.at
2003 Sauvignon Blanc "Steirische Klassik", Austria
Bulgaria
Vini Silven
2000 Craftsman Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Canada
Grey Monk Estate Winery http://www.graymonk.com/
2003 Gewürztraminer, Oknagan Valley
Chile
Corral Victoria http://www.corralvictoria.cl/
2005 Caballo Chileno Merlot, Maule Valley
Viu Manent http://www.viumanent.cl/inicio.php
2002 Malbec, Colchaqua
Valley
2005 Late Harvest
Semillon, Colchaqua Valley
2005 Carménère,
Colchaqua Valley
France
Auvigue
2004 Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes, AOC
Baronne du Chatelard
2003 Beaujolais, AOC
Barré Frères http://www.barre-muscadet.com/
2004 “La Noblette” Sauvignon Blanc, VDP du Jardin de la France
Cave Cocumont
2000 “Beroy” Rouge, Côtes du Marmandais AOC
Cave du Marmandais http://www.origine-marmandais.fr/
2002 Tap de Perbos, Côtes du Marmandais AOC
Château de Paillet - Quancard
2001 Premieres Côtes de Bordeaux, AOC
Château de Panery
2003 “Le Rouge de Roger”, VDP
Château du Chatelard
2003 Beaujolais-Villages
Cuvée Vieilles Vignes, AOC
2003 Flurie Cru
Beaujolais Cuveé Les Vieux Granites, AOC
Château Famaey http://www.chateaufamaey.fr/
2002 Cuvée tradition, AOC Cahors
Château Haut-Gravier (Dulong)
2003 Graves Blanc, AOC Graves
Château Les Armoureuses
2003 “La Barbare” Côtes de Rhône Rouge, AOC
Château Lastours
2004 Gaillac Rouge, AOC Gaillac
Château Le Grand Verdus http://www.chateaulegrandverdus.com/
1999 "Grande Réserve", AOC Bordeaux Supérieur
Château Mellet (Cave Cocumont)
2000 Vin rouge, Côtes du Marmandais AOC
Château Relais du Cheval Blanc (Dulong)
2003 Bordeaux Rouge, AOC Bordeaux
Château Sainte Roseline
2004 Rosé, AOC Côtes de Provence
Domaine d’Andezon (Les Vignerons d’Estezargnes)
2003 Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge, AOC
Domaine de Christa
2004 Grenache, VDP
Domaine de Mourchon http://www.domainedemourchon.com/
2004 Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge, AOC
Domaine de Sauveuse http://www.sauveuse.fr
2005 Cuvée Carolle (Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Mourvèdre), AOC Côtes de Provence
Henri Bourgeois
2004 'Petit Bourgeois'
Sauvignon Blanc, VDP du Jardin de France
2004 Pouilly Fumé, AOC
2003 “Le MD” (Les Monts
Damnés) Sancerre Blanc, AOC
Les Vignerons de Beaupuy
2000 “Confidential”,
Côtes du Marmandais AOC
2000 Château Bazin,
Côtes du Marmandais AOC
Marquis d’Alban (Dulong)
2003 Sauvignon, AOC Bordeaux Sauvignon
René Barth (Michel Fonné)
NV Crémant d’Alsace Brut, AOC
Greece
Domaine Skouras
2003 Saint George, Nemea
Italy
Cataldo
2004 Nero d’Avola, Sicilia IGT
Giribaldi http://www.vinigiribaldi.it
NV Brachetto (Sparkling Red), Piedmonte - Italy DOCG
Perazzeta http://www.perazzeta.it/
2000 Terre dei Bocci Sangiovese, Montecucco Italy DOCG
Rottensteiner
2003 Lagrein Riserva,
Sϋd Tiroler Alto Adige DOC
2004 “Prem” Non-DOC Red,
Sϋd Tiroler Alto Adige
New Zealand
Clos Henri (Henri Bourgeois) http://www.closhenri.com/
2003 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
Romania
Recas Winery http://www.recaswine.ro/html
2004 “Arte Forma” Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Romania
South Africa
Robertson Winery http://www.robertsonwinery.co.za/
2002 Shiraz “Woldkloof”, Robertson District
Spain
Gramona http://www.gramona.com/gramona/WEB/index.php
2004 Gessami, Denomination of Origin Penedès
United States
Barrister Winery (WA) http://www.barristerwinery.com/
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon - Bacchus Vineyard, Columbia Valley
Bitner Vinyards (ID) http://www.bitnervineyards.com/
2003 Cabernet – Shiraz,
Idaho
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon,
Idaho
2004 Chardonnay Reserve,
Idaho
Bridges Vineyards (CA)
NV “Sarah’s Little
Taxi” Red Blend, Paso Robles
2002 Merlot, Paso Robles
Cedar Creek (WI) http://www.cedarcreekwinery.com/
2005 “Waterfall” White
Riesling, Wisconsin
2005 Vidal Blanc,
Wisconson
Dunham Cellars (WA) http://www.dunhamcellars.com/
2003 Syrah, Columbia Valley
Habersham Winery (GA) http://www.habershamwinery.com/
2003 Creekstone Cabernet
Sauvignon, Georgia
2003 Estate Merlot, Georgia
NV “Signet” Seyval /
Chardonnay, Georgia
Hagafen (CA) http://www.hagafen.com/
2002 Estate Bottled
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2003 Reserve Estate
Bottled Syrah Hestan Vyd Block L, Napa Valley
2004 Reserve Estate
Bottled Zinfandel Moskowite Ranch, Napa Valley
2005 Chardonnay, Napa
Valley
Koenig Vineyards (ID) http://www.koenigdistillery.com/
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Bitner Vineyard, Idaho
Oak Knoll Winery http://www.oakknollwinery.com/
2005 Chardonnay,
Willamette Valley
2001 Pinot Noir,
Willamette Valley
Orfila Vineyards (CA) http://www.orfila.com/
2003 Merlot, San Pasqual
Valley
2003 Sangiovese “Di
Collina”
2005 Muscat Cannelli
“Bacchus Necter”, San Luis Obispo
Quady Winery (CA) http://www.quadywinery.com/
NV Starboard Batch 88 (Tinta Roriz), Madera
Red Skye Winery (CA) http://www.redskyewine.com/index.htm
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon,
Sonoma
2004 Syrah, Central
Coast
Ridgeback Winery (FL) http://www.ridgebackwinery.com/
2005 “Rosco Red” Sangiovese, Italy
St. James Winery (MO) http://stjameswinery.com
NV Velvet White
(Desert), American
NV Concord, Missouri
NV Pink Catawba,
Missouri
San Juan Vineyards (WA) http://www.sanjuanvineyards.com/
2004 Sangiovese, Yakima Valley
Spero Winery (CO)
2001 Vino e Buono
Cabernet Franc
NV Cherry Wine
Tiger Mountain Vineyards (GA) http://www.tigerwine.com/
2002 Mountain “Cyn”
(Cynthiana), Georgia
2003 Norton, Georgia
2003 Touriga Nacional,
Georgia
2004 Cabernet Franc,
Georgia
2005 “Burton Blanc”
Petite Menseng, Georgia
The Hogue Cellars (WA) http://www.hoguecellars.com/
2005 Gewürztraminer, Columbia Valley
V. Sattui Winery (CA) http://www.vsattui.com/
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon,
Napa Valley
2004 Merlot, Napa Valley
2005 White Zinfandel,
California
2005 Riesling “Dry”,
California
2005 Riesling “Off Dry”,
California
2005 Muscat, California
Whitman Cellars (WA) http://www.whitmancellars.com/
2003 Narcissa Red, Columbia Valley
Wollersheim Winery (WI) http://www.wollersheim.com/
2005 “Prairie Fume” Seyval Blanc, Wisconsin
Argentina
Bodega Robino http://www.winesofargentina.org/eng/bodegas/robino.ht
NV “Suá” Tinto Dolce (Frizzante), Mendoza
2005 Novecento Syrah, Mendoza
2004 Novecento Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza
Australia
Deep Woods Estate Winery http://www.deepwoods.com.au/
2004 “Ebony”, Margaret River Western Australia
McLaren Ridge Estate http://www.mclarenridge.com/
2004 Estate Shiraz, McLauren Vale South Australia
Merops http://www.meropswines.com.au/
2004 Ornatus (Meritage Blend), Margaret River Western Australia
Mount Jagged http://www.mtjaggedwines.com.au/
2004 “Bulloch Road” Chardonnay, South Australia
Murray Robson
2003 “Parraweena” (Shiraz-Cab Sauv), Mudgee South Australia
Reschke http://www.reschke.com.au/
2002 “Vitulus” Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra South Australia
Silver Webs
2004 Merlot
Tidswell Wines http://www.tidswellwines.com.au/
2005 Chardonnay, Limestone Coast South Australia
Wandering Wallaby Wines http://www.wanderingwallaby.com.au/
2003 Chardonnay, Victoria
Wisdom Creek http://www.wisdomcreekwines.biz/
2004 Moon Dog Acre Shiraz, South Australia
2004 Moon Dog Acre Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia
Bulgaria
Pamidovo http://www.cellarpamidovo.com/
2003 “Unique ”- Mavrud, Denominacion de Origen Thracian Valley
Magura Winery
2000 “Terra Bulgaria” Merlot
Trakia Estate
2000 “Granit” Cabernet Sauvignon, Denominacion de Origen Thracian Valley
Chile
Corral Victoria http://www.corralvictoria.cl/
2004 Caballo Chileno Carmérè, Maule Valley
2006 Caballo Chileno Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley
Viu Manent http://www.viumanent.cl/inicio.php
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchaqua Valley
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection, Colchaqua Valley
2004 “Secreto” Carménère, Colchaqua Valley
2004 Carménère Reserve, Colchaqua Valley
2005 Chardonnay Reserve, Colchaqua Valley
2005 “Secreto” Syrah, Colchaqua Valley
2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Colchaqua Valley
2006 “Secreto” Viognier, Colchaqua Valley
England
Constellation Europe Limited
NV Stone's Original Green Ginger Wine
France
Auvigue
2004 Macon-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes, AOC
2004 Bourgogne Blanc, Bourgogne - France (AOC)
Baronne du Chatelard
2003 Moulin-á-Vent, Cru Beaujolais
2004 Beaujolais Blanc (Chardonnay), Beaujolais Blanc AOC
Cave du Marmandais http://www.origine-marmandais.fr/
2002 Prestige de Beaupuy, Côtes du Marmandais AOC
Château La Bastide http://www.chateau-la-bastide.fr/
Château du Chatelard
2004 Beaujolais Blanc Cuvée Fût de Chéne, AOC
2004 Corbieres Rouge, Corbieres AOC
Château des Mille Anges http://www.milleanges.com/
2000 Premières Côtes de Bordeaux rouge, AOC
Château Le Grand Verdus http://www.chateaulegrandverdus.com/
1999 Vin Rouge, AOC Bordeaux Supérieur
Château de La Castellet
2002 “L’Excellence’ Montravel Rouge AOC
Château de Cazenove http://www.chateaudecazenove.com/
2003 Vin Rouge, AOC Bordeaux Supérieur
Château de Trois Tours
2004 Grave Blanc, AOC
Château Le Portail
2004 Cour-Cheverny Blanc
Château L’Ermitage
1996 Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend, Sauternes AOC
Château Peneture
NV Crémont de Bordeaux Rosé Méthade Traditionnelle
Domaine de Beauchene
2002 Cuvée Numa, Costiers de Nîmes
Domaine de Champaga
2003 Côtes du Ventoux rouge, Les Côtes du Ventoux AOC
Domaine de Mourchon http://www.domainedemourchon.com/
2004 Séguret rouge, Côtes du Rhône-Villages, AOC
Domaine La Roche
2004 Costières de Nîmes rouge, AOC
Domaine Saint Genies
2004 Cairanne, Côtes du Rhône-Villages, AOC
Domaine de la Sauveus http://www.sauveuse.fr/
2004 Cuvée Philippine, Côtes de Provence, AOC
2002 Cuvée Philippine, Côtes de Provence, AOC
Domaine G. Lavigne
2004 Saumur Champigny, Loire Valley
Dulong http://www.dulong.com/
2004 Jardinale, Vin de Pays d' Oc rouge
Henri Bourgeois
2004 “Les Baronnes” Sancerre Blanc, AOC
Hermitage de Combas http://www.domainecaton.com/14.html
2001 Syrah, Vin de Pays d’Oc
Mont Tauch http://www.mont-tauch.com/
2004 “Old Vines Red” (Carignon), Vin de Pays
2004 “Old Vines ReWhite” (Grenache Blanc), Vin de Pays
René Barth (Michael Fonné) http://www.michelfonne.com/
2003 Tokay Pinot Gris, AOC Vin d’Alsace
2003 Gewϋrztraminer, AOC Vin d’Alsace
2002 Riesling Vinoble de Bennwihr, AOC Vin d’Alsace
Vignobles de L’Ebeaupin
2004 Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine
NV Touraine Brut, Touraine
Germany
Affentaler
2002 Spätburgunder Rotwein (Pinot Noir), Baden
Weingut Selbach – Oster http://www.selbach-oster.de/
2003 Niersteiner Spiegelberg Kabinett
Italy
Capetta http://www.capetta.it/
NV Seletto Spumante (Aromatice Dolce), Italy
Compagnola http://www.campagnola.com/
2000 Le Bine Valpolicella Classico Superiore "RIPASSO", Doc
Giribaldi
http://www.vinigiribaldi.it
2004 Arneis "Mivè", Langhe DOC Arneis
2003 Barbera d’Alba Vigna "San Lorenzo", Langhe DOC Favorita
1997 Barbera d’Alba Superiore "Barricato", D.O.C.
Rottensteiner
2005 Kalterer See Auslese, SϋdTiroler Alto Adige DOC
2005 “Carnol” Weissburgunder, Sϋd Tiroler Alto Adige DOC
2005 Pinot Gris, Sϋd Tiroler Alto Adige DOC
2005 Shaive Nobile Edleveravatsch, Sϋd Tiroler Alto Adige DOC
2005 St. Magdalener, Sϋd Tiroler Alto Adige DOC
2005 Chardonnay, Sϋd Tiroler Alto Adige DOC
2005 Pinot Blanc (Weisburgunder), Sϋd Tiroler Alto Adige DOC
2005 Sauvignon (Blanc), Sϋd Tiroler Alto Adige DOC
2003 Cabernet Reserva, Sϋd Tiroler Alto Adige DOC
Japan
Choya Umeshu
NV Plum Wine with Ume Fruit
Portugal
Caves da Cerca http://www.cavesdacerca.com/
2006 “Farmega”, Vino Verde Blanco
South Africa
Robertson Winery http://www.robertsonwinery.co.za/
2002 “Prospect Hill” Cabernet Sauvignon, Robertson District
Spain
Bodegas Ondarre www.bodegasondarre.es
NV Cava Brut, DO Rioja
Bodegas Olarra http://www.bodegasolarra.es/
2005 “Reciente”, DOC Rioja Blanco
United States
Bitner Vinyards (ID) http://www.bitnervineyards.com/
2005 Riesling, Idaho
Cedar Creek (WI) http://www.cedarcreekwinery.com/
2004 Syrah, Wisconsin
Eola Hills Winery (OR) http://www.eolahillswinery.com/
2004 Pinot Noir, Eola Hill District Willamette Valley
Frick Winery (CA) http://www.frickwinery.com/
2001 Merlot Conley Vineyard, Sonoma Valley
2000 Syrah Owl Hill Vineyard, Sonoma Valley
Habersham Winery (GA) http://www.habershamwinery.com/
NV “Scarlet” Red Blend, Georgia
Hagafen (CA) http://www.hagafen.com/
2003 Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Oak Knoll Winery (OR) http://www.oakknollwinery.com/
2005 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley
Orfila Vineyards (CA) http://www.orfila.com/
2005 “Bien Nacido” Chardonnay, Santa Maria
2004 “Gold Rush” Zinfandel, San Pascal Valley
NV Pinot Noir Lot #25, San Louis Obispo
Quady Winery (CA) http://www.quadywinery.com/
2005 Electra Orange Muscat, Madera
Red Skye Winery (CA) http://www.redskyewine.com/index.htm
2005 Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley
2004 Merlot, Sonoma Valley
Ridgeback Winery (FL) http://www.ridgebackwinery.com/
2005 Smelly Sneakers Pinot Gris, Florida
2005 Rosco’s White Christmas Viognier, Florida
San Juan Vineyards (WA) http://www.sanjuanvineyards.com/
2005 Madeline Angevine, Puget Sound, Washington
2005 Siegerrebe, Puget Sound, Washington
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon – Syrah, Columbia Valley
Spero Winery (CO)
2001 Vino e Buono Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi
St. James Winery (MO) http://stjameswinery.com
NV Velvet Red, Missouri
Tiger Mountain Vineyards (GA) http://www.tigerwine.com/
2004 Tannat, Georgia
V. Sattui Winery (CA) http://www.vsattui.com/
2004 Chardonnay, Carneros
2004 Sattui Family Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Morisoli Vineyard, Napa Valley
2004 Sattui Family Red, California
2004 Zinfandel Quagulia Vineyard, Napa Valley
2004 Zinfandel Pilgrim Vineyard, Napa Valley
2004 Zinfandel Howell Mountain Black Sears Vineyard, Napa Valley
2005 Pinot Noir, Carneros
2005 Gamay Rouge, California
Wollersheim Winery (WI) http://www.wollersheim.com/
2005 White Riesling, Wisconsin
VinoChallenge International 2006
VinoChallege International 2006 carried forward a 24-year tradition as the first international wine competition in the United States and one whose directors are dedicated to evaluating each wine on its own merits while minimizing the “administrivia” required of judges. Over the last two decades, we have evolved to meet the changing needs of our participating wineries in the worldwide environment. Today, as one of the largest international wine competitions held outside of Europe, we are leading the way with Web-based global communication, panel-specific computer-produced judging materials, and prompt reporting of results both to the wineries and to our network print media contacts. We believe that our traditional dedication to detail and our close relationship with you, combined with technology that allows us and the judges to focus on the wines, is a unique, unbeatable union.
We look forward to your participation in VinoChallenge International 2007!
THE VINOCHALLENGE DIRECTORS THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND INTEREST