A trio of local wineries were given high praise at the 33rd annual San Francisco International Wine Competition, held June 14-16 at the distinguished Hotel Nikko in downtown San Francisco.
The event is touted as “the largest and most respected international competition in the United States.” This year, there were 1,400 wineries that entered more than 4,500 products from 29 states and 30 countries.
Fifty-two of the wine industry’s best palates – from the arenas of retail, restaurants, winemaking, media and consulting – came from areas including New Zealand and Las Vegas to judge the competition. The judging was based on a blind, consensual procedure, ensuring competitive integrity, according to the competition’s official website.
The medal count for 2013 included 178 Double Gold awards, a distinction given when a wine unanimously wins gold medals by all the judges evaluating it. There were also 326 Gold medals, 1,427 Silver medals and 1,646 Bronze medals.
A complete listing of winners can be viewed at www.sfwinecomp.com.
Winners
Guglielmo Winery
-Silver: 2009 Charbono
-Silver: 2009 Barbera
-Silver: 2008 Petite Sirah
-Bronze: 2010 Pinot Noir
Martin Ranch Winery
-Best Syrah/Shiraz, Double Gold: 2010 Syrah
-Double Gold: 2010 Merlot
-Silver: 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (JD Hurley)
-Silver: 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Therese Vineyards)
Solis Winery
-Silver: 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
-Silver: 2010 Zinfandel
-Silver: 2009 Merlot
-Bronze: 2010 Sangiovese
Please email Scott Forstner at sf*******@sv**********.com if you won an award and we missed your winery in the winner’s list.
