Husch Vineyards 2016 Chenin Blanc Mendocino, California: The engaging, fruit-driven aroma draws you into the glass, where you’ll find tropical notes of pineapple, star fruit, and banana chips joining lemon-splashed green apple and a subtle trace of honey. GOLD/BOC 97 pointsĪfter tasting individually, judges join to discuss and debate scores (DGP) Feminine and elegant with an endless stream of tiny bubbles and impressive complexity. Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards 2013 Blanc de Blancs Carneros, California: This shimmering sparkler caresses the palate with crunchy Granny Smith apples, crisp pears, baking spices, yeasty elements, quince tart, and orange blossom notes. GOLD/Best of Class (BOC)/Best of Show Sparkling 98 points Fresh squeezed lemon-lime citrusy accents bring it to an effervescent, extended finale. Bountiful, sun-kissed strawberries, Rainier cherries, and raspberry fruit join warm baked pastry notes and a dash of herbs. Gallo J Vineyards & Winery NV Brut Rosé Russian River Valley, California: Delicately floral and yeasty on the nose, this snappy sparkling weaves an intricate tapestry across the palate. And if you live in the North Coast area, consider attending the North Coast Wine & Food Festival on June 10 it’s a delicious opportunity to taste gold medal wines, chat with winemakers and vintners, and enjoy cuisine from 18 local chefs.Į.& J. Folie a deux wine 2014 pinot noir full#Below is a sampling of winners click here for a full list of all awardees. This year, 225 gold medals were bestowed upon deserving recipients. The task at hand was to identify the best of the best among the 1,107 wines entered from this vast viticultural area, which encompasses a wide diversity of climate, soil, elevation, and proximity to the coastline, among other characteristics.Ĭoppola wines flow freely at the judges dinner (DGP) Eligible wines include those labeled with an AVA in Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma, Marin, and (parts of) Solano counties. California’s North Coast AVA, originally established in 1983, covers more than 3 million acres and counts about 50 sub-AVAs within its borders. In April, industry professionals gathered to judge this year’s entries. This is a significant attractor for wine producers that may not be willing to risk being awarded a bronze medal. Chief Judge Darryl Groom, Spirited Editor-in-Chief Alexandra Russell, Wine Competitions Management & Productions’ Debra Del Fiorentino, Spirited Publisher/President Michael Zivyak, writer Ellen Landis, and Sonoma Media Investments CEO Steve Falk (Duncan Garrett Photography/DGP)īefore committing to a competition, vintners typically ask themselves the key question, “What will it do for me?” The Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge offers a compelling feature that many vintners love: only gold medal winners are published.
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