Monday, October 24, 2016

3 NY wineries score big in Tasters Guild judging

A trio of New York State wineries each scored a pair of double gold medals in the recent 21st annual Tasters Guild Consumer Wine Judging.

• In the International Judging category, two Schulze Vineyards ice wines took double golds (a unanimous vote of the tasting panel) -- its 2012 Block Three and its 2012 Vidal Blanc; and the same awards went to Treleaven's 2013 Cabernet Franc Estate and its 2014 Wobbly Rock. Double golds also went to Chateau LaFayette Reneau's 2014 Dry Riesling, Coyote Moon Vineyards' 2014 Fire Boat White, Lakewood Vineyards' 2014 Borealis, Tree Hugger Sangria NV, and Wagner Vineyards 2013 Riesling Select.

• In the Consumer Judging category, Lakewood Vineyards took double golds for its 2015 Riesling and its 2015 Glaciovinum. Double golds also went to Belhurst Winery's 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, and Black Willow 2015 Diamond

Go here for the full International category results and here for the full Consumer category results.

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