RICHMOND
– Governor McDonnell
today congratulated Virginia wineries for their recognition at the
2012 San Francisco International Wine Competition. The competition is the
largest international wine competition in America, with
more than 4,500 wines from 26 U.S. States and 29 countries competing.
"Virginia wines continue to garner acclaim far and wide,
which is just one reason why my administration is proud to promote them here in
Virginia,
across the country, and around the world," said Governor Bob McDonnell. "The
latest recognition came when the awards for the prestigious San Francisco
International Wine Competition, one of the most highly regarded wine
competitions in the world, were announced earlier this month. Just as last
year, a number of Virginia wines scored highly against more than
4500 other wines and were awarded double gold, gold, silver, and bronze medals.
The First Lady and I congratulate all of our wineries and wine makers for their
accomplishments and for helping raise the Virginia wine industry to higher
levels."
"In
particular, we want to recognize Luca Paschina and Barboursville Vineyards for
winning 'Best of Show' for their 2007 Malvaxia Passito and Doug Flemer and his
team at Ingleside Vineyards for winning 'Best of Varietal' for their 2007 Petite
Verdot. Luca and Doug have been outstanding ambassadors for the Virginia wine industry
for years, so it is incredibly gratifying to see their efforts so highly
recognized by the discerning judges at the San Francisco International Wine
Competition."
Virginia is home to more than
200 wineries statewide and is fifth in the nation for wine grape production. A
recent economic impact study shows that Virginia's burgeoning wine industry contributes almost
three-quarters of a billion dollars - or $747 million - annually to Virginia's economy.
Virginia
wineries and vineyards support 4,800 jobs that provide $156 million total in
wages. 1.6 million visitors include a visit to a Virginia winery on a trip. Wine travel in
Virginia has
gained many recent accolades. Virginia was recently named one of the ten
best wine travel destinations in the world for 2012 by Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
Barboursville Vineyards – Best of
Show Dessert Wine
·
Best of Show Dessert
Wine, Double Gold Medal Barboursville Vineyards 2007 Passito, Malvaxia, Virginia $30.
·
Silver Medal
Barboursville Vineyards 2009 Petit Verdot, Reserve, Virginia $25.
·
Bronze Medal
Barboursville Vineyards 2009 Nebbiolo, Reserve, Virginia $22.
·
Bronze Medal
Barboursville Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Franc, Reserve, Virginia $23.
Ingleside Vineyards – Best Petit
Verdot
·
Best Petit Verdot,
Double Gold Medal Ingleside Vineyards 2007 Petit Verdot, Virginia $20.
·
Gold Medal Ingleside
Vineyards 2007 Petit Verdot, Reserve, Virginia $27.
·
Silver Medal Ingleside
Vineyards 2007 Red Blend, Virginia Gold, Virginia $35.
Gray Ghost
Vineyards
·
Gold Medal Gray Ghost
Vineyards 2011 Late Harvest Vidal, Adieu, Virginia $24.
·
Silver Medal Gray Ghost
Vineyards 2011 Vidal Blanc, Virginia $13.
·
Bronze Medal Gray Ghost
Vineyards 2010 Chardonnay, Reserve, Virginia $25.
Keswick
Vineyards
·
Double Gold Medal
Keswick Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Monticello
$40.
·
Silver Medal Keswick
Vineyards 2011 Verdelho,
Monticello
$18.
·
Bronze Medal Keswick
Vineyards 2010 Viognier, Reserve, Monticello.
·
Bronze Medal Keswick
Vineyards 2010 Merlot, Monticello.
Michael
Shaps
·
Bronze Medal Michael
Shaps 2009 Viognier, Virginia $24.
Narmada
Winery
·
Silver Medal Narmada
Winery 2010 Chambourcin, Namada
Vineyard, Virginia $25.
[12%]
·
Silver Medal Narmada
Winery 2011 Viognier,
Virginia $23.
·
Bronze Medal Narmada
Winery 2010 Red Bordeaux Blend, Yash-Vir, Virginia $23.
·
Bronze Medal Narmada
Winery 2010 Tannat,
Virginia $38.
Paradise Springs of
Clifton
·
Silver Medal Paradise
Springs of Clifton 2011 Petit Manseng, Virginia $25.
Pollak
Vineyards
·
Gold Medal Pollak
Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Reserve , Smuggler Vineyard,
Monticello
$35.
·
Bronze Medal Pollak
Vineyards 2009 Premium Bordeaux Blend, Estate,
Monticello
$25.
Philip Carter
Winery
·
Bronze Medal Philip
Carter Winery 2010 Meritage, Virginia $29.
Veramar
Vineyard
·
Bronze Medal Veramar
Vineyard 2011 Seyval Blanc,
Virginia $19.
Copyright 2012 by Young Broadcasting of Richmond
