Medalists from VinoChallenge 2006

Gold      Silver    Bronze

(c) 2002. Charles E. Johnson. All rights reserved.
Gold Medal Winners
 


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
 

Silver Medal Winners

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

 

Bronze Medal Winners

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.

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