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June 12, 2008
Viognier Earns Gold Ribbon!
In what can only be described as the underdog story of the year, our Viognier has just received a Gold Ribbon at the 2008 State Fair of Virginia Wine Competition. Our first vintage. Our first competition. Absolutely unreal.
It is overwhelming to see our name listed amongst the finest wineries in Virginia, yet at the same time we feel tremendous pride knowing all the hard work and attention to detail these past few years has begun to pay off. Special thanks of course goes to Doug Fabbioli, without whose guidance we would be lost. Congratulations to Doug as well for his wine awards, as well as his 1st place finish in the Overall Winery Presentation category. Hooray Doug! Special thanks also to Ben Renshaw (founder of 8 Chains North wines) who oversaw the production of the Viognier and whose long hours in the winery have allowed this wine to fulfill the promise of the fruit. A total team effort, from the long hours during the season to bring in top quality fruit, to the hard work in the winery. And it goes without saying, thanks and love to our family and friends who have given so much of their time, effort, and support both in the vineyard and out.
Below is the complete listing of all winners. In addition to this honor, we'll now get to pour our Viognier at the "Black Tie and Boots" banquet in September. That will be quite an experience!
2008 STATE FAIR OF VIRGINIA 17th ANNUAL WINE COMPETITION
Gold Ribbons
AmRheins Wine Cellars - Melange 2005
AmRheins Wine Cellars - Petit Verdot 2005
Autumn Hill Vineyards - MERLOT 2006
Barboursville Vineyards - Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2005
Barboursville Vineyards - Merlot 2006
Barrel Oak Winery - BowHaus 2007
Barren Ridge Vineyards - Viognier 2007
Cooper Vineyards - Cooper Vineyards Coopertage Blanc 2006
Cooper Vineyards - Cooper Vineyards Petit Verdot 2006
Corcoran Vineyards - Viognier 2007
Gadino Cellars - RESERVE MERLOT 2005
Gray Ghost Vineyards - GRAY GHOST GEWURZTRAMINER 2007
Holly Grove Vineyards - Holly Grove Vineyards Chardonnay 2006
Ingleside Plantation Vineyards - Petit Verdot 2004
Ingleside Plantation Vineyards - Rosato Di Sangiovese 2007
James River Cellars - PETIT VERDOT 2006
Keswick Vineyards - CABERNET FRANC 2006
Keswick Vineyards - CHARDONNAY 2007
Keswick Vineyards - MERLOT 2006
Keswick Vineyards - VIOGNIER 2007
Lake Anna - Spotsylvania Claret NV
Naked Mountain Vineyard - Barrel Fermented Virginia Chardonnay 2005
Notaviva Vineyards - Viognier 2007
Oakencroft Vineyard & Winery - Oakencroft Cabernet Franc Reserve 2006
Oakencroft Vineyard & Winery - Oakencroft Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Pearmund Cellars - Petit Verdot 2006
Pollak Vineyards - Pollak Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2006
Potomac Point Winery - LaBelle Vie 2007
Potomac Point Winery - Petit Verdot 2006
Rappahannock Cellars - Claret 2006
Rappahannock Cellars - Cabernet Franc 2006
Rockbridge Vineyard - Rockbridge Dechiel Cabernet Franc 2005
Rockbridge Vineyard - Rockbridge Chardonnay Dechiel 2006
Rockbridge Vineyard - Rockbridge Riesling 2007
Rockbridge Vineyard - Rockbridge Merlot 2006
Rogers Ford Farm Winery - Rogers Ford Petit Verdot 2006
Sugarleaf Vineyards - Petit Verdot 2006
The Winery at La Grange - Fletchers Chardonnay 2006
Willowcroft Farm Vineyards - Petit Verdot NV
White Hall Vineyards - SOLITERRE 2006
Silver Ribbons
Abingdon Vineyard & Winery - Riesling 2007
AmRheins Wine Cellars - Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Barboursville Vineyards - Octagon 2005
Barboursville Vineyards - Octagon '04 2004
Barboursville Vineyards - Brut NV
Chateau Morrisette - PETIT VERDOT 2005
Chatham Vineyards - Church Creek 2007 Steel Chard 2007
Cooper Vineyards - Cooper Vineyards Viognier 2006
Delfosse Vineyards & Winery - Chardonnay Reserve 2006
Delfosse Vineyards & Winery - Viognier Reserve 2007
Fabbioli Cellars - Tre Sorelle 2006
Fabbioli Cellars - Cabernet Franc 2006
First Colony Winery - Sweet Shananda 2006
Holly Grove Vineyards - Holly Grove Vineyards Merlot 2006
Ingleside Plantation Vineyards - Merlot 2005
James River Cellars - MERLOT 2005
James River Cellars - VIDAL BLANC 2007
Keswick Vineyards - HERITAGE 2006
Keswick Vineyards - TOURIGA 2007
Lake Anna - Totally White NV
Lake Anna - Merlot 2005
North Gate Vineyard - CHARDONNAY 2007
Silver Ribbons continued
North Gate Vineyard - MERLOT 2005
Pollak Vineyards - Pollak Vineyards Petit Verdot 2006
Rappahannock Cellars - Chardonnay 2006
Rappahannock Cellars - Viognier 2007
Rockbridge Vineyard - Rockbridge Chardonnay 2006
Stone Mountain Vineyards - Petit Verdot 2005
Sugarleaf Vineyards - Cabernet Franc 2006
Sugarleaf Vineyards - Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Sugarleaf Vineyards - Viognier 2006
The Winery at La Grange - Cabernet Franc 2006
Vault Field Vineyards - Reserve Red 2006
Veramar Vineyard - Rooster Red NV
Virginia Mountain Vineyards - Virginia Mountain Vineyards Traminette 2006
White Hall Vineyards - PETIT MANSENG 2006
Barboursville Vineyards - Malvaxia 2005
Pearmund Cellars - Late Harvest Viognier 2005
Rappahannock Cellars - Vidal Blanc 2006
Label Competition
Individual Label Design
1st Place: Barboursville Vineyards - Virginia Malvaxia Passto
2nd Place: Lake Anna Winery - Seyval Blanc
3rd Place: The Winery at La Grange - Snort
Overall Winery Presentation
1st Place: Fabbioli Cellars
2nd Place: Ingleside Plantation Vineyards
3rd Place: Barboursville Vineyards
Overall Consistency for Label Design
Rappahannock Cellars
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June 12, 2008 9:05 PM
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