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| SCHOTT ZWIESEL Best of Class Award Winners | ||||
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| Bold indicates Sweepstake Winner. | ||||
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White Wines |
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| White Champagne |
Roederer Estate Sweepstake Winner |
1999 Brut | Anderson Valley L'Ermitage, CA | $47.00 |
| Rose Champagne | Mumm Napa | NV Blanc de Noirs | Blanc de Noirs Napa Valley, CA | $19.00 |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Fume Blanc - Up to $13.99 |
Geyser Peak Winery Sweepstake Winner |
2006 Sauvignon Blanc | California | $11.99 |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Fume Blanc - $14.00 & over | deLorimier | 2005 Sauvignon Blanc | Alexander Valley Estate, CA | $16.00 |
| Chenin Blanc | Ehrhardt Estates Winery | 2004 Chenin Blanc | Ehrhardt Estate, Clarksburg AVA | $12.00 |
| Chardonnay - Up to $13.99 | Happy Camper | 2005 Chardonnay | California | $7.99 |
| Chardonnay - Up to $13.99 | Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars | 2005 Chardonnay | Lamoreaux Landing Finger Lakes, New York | $12.99 |
| Chardonnay - $14.00 to $19.99 | Tolosa Winery | 2005 Chardonnay | Edna Ranch Vineyard Estate San Luis Obispo, CA | $16.00 |
| Chardonnay - $14.00 to $19.99 | Clos LaChance | 2005 Chardonnay | Monterey County, CA | $15.00 |
| Chardonnay - $20.00 to $29.99 | Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars | 2005 Chardonnay | Reserve Lamoreaux Landing Finger Lakes, New York | $20.00 |
| Chardonnay - $30.00 & over | Viansa Winery | 2005 Chardonnay | Estate Carneros, CA | $39.00 |
| Gewürztraminer |
Windsor Vineyards Sweepstake Winner |
2006 Gewurztraminer | Alexander Valley Premium Label, CA | $10.00 |
| Riesling | Hogue Cellars | 2005 Riesling | Genesis Columbia Valley, Washington | $15.99 |
| Viognier | Zaca Mesa Winery and Vineyards | 2005 Viognier | Santa Ynez Valley Estates Grown & Bottled, CA | $17.00 |
| Roussanne | Holly’s Hill | 2005 Roussanne | El Dorado County, CA | $16.00 |
| Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio | Forest Glen Winery | 2005 Pinot Grigio | California | $9.99 |
| Euro-American White Hybrids | Stone Hill Winery | 2005 Vignoles | Missouri | $14.99 |
| All other White Varietals & Blends RS<4.0% | Kendall-Jackson | 2005 Muscat Canelli | Vintner's Reserve California | $10.00 |
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Red Wines |
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| Dry Rose | Folie a Deux | 2005 Merlot, Syrah, Gewurztraminer | Ménage a Trois Rose, CA | $12.00 |
| White Blush | Gallo Family Vineyards Twin Valley | NV White Merlot | California | $4.99 |
| Pinot Noir - Up to $14.99 | Jekel Vineyards | 2005 Pinot Noir | Monterey County, CA | $14.99 |
| Pinot Noir - $15.00 to $24.99 | Laetitia Vineyard and Winery | 2005 Pinot Noir | Laetitia Vineyard Estate Arroyo Grande Valley, CA | $24.99 |
| Pinot Noir - $25.00 to $34.99 | Sharp Cellars | 2004 Pinot Noir | Keenan's Cove Sonoma Coast, California | $32.00 |
| Pinot Noir - $35.00 and over |
Flying Goat Cellars Sweepstake Winner |
2005 Pinot Noir | Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyards, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County | $44.00 |
| Zinfandel - Up to $14.99 | Zig Zag Zin | 2004 Zinfandel | Mendocino County, CA | $14.99 |
| Zinfandel - $15.00 to $ 24.99 | Macchia | 2005 Zinfandel | Lodi Old Vine Mischevious, CA | $18.00 |
| Zinfandel - $15.00 to $ 24.99 | GiaDomella | 2004 Zinfandel | Russian River Valley Estate Vineyard, CA | $24.99 |
| Zinfandel - $25.00 to $34.99 | Gold Note | 2005 Zinfandel | Fair Play, CA | $30.00 |
| Zinfandel - $25.00 to $34.99 | Deaver Vineyards | 2004 Zinfandel | Sierra Foothills, CA | $25.00 |
| Zinfandel - $35.00 and over | Cinnabar Vineyards | 2003 Zinfandel | Santa Cruz Mountains, California | $35.00 |
| Sangiovese | Orfila Vineyard and Winery | 2004 Sangiovese | San Pacqual Valley, California "Di Collina" | $20.00 |
| Barbera | Bray Vineyards | 2004 Barbera | Shenandoah Valley Vineyards, CA | $18.00 |
| Italian Other Varietals and Blends | VitaLuce Cellars | 2003 Super Tuscan Blend | Paso Robles, CA | $32.00 |
| Grenache | Charles Creek Vineyard | 2005 Grenache | En Casa Grenache San Luis Obispo County, CA | $18.00 |
| Mourvedre | Fenestra Winery | 2004 Mourvedre | Livermore Valley Estate Vineyard, CA | $19.50 |
| Syrah, Shiraz - Up $14.99 | Toasted Head | 2004 Shiraz | California | $13.99 |
| Syrah, Shiraz - $15.00 to $24.99 | Lava Cap Winery | 2004 Syrah | Lava Cap Reserve El Dorado, CA | $20.00 |
| Syrah, Shiraz - $25.00 to $34.99 | Wild Wood Vineyard and Winery | 2003 Syrah | Gina's Vineyard San Luis Obispo, CA | $28.00 |
| Syrah, Shiraz - $35.00 and over | Miner Family Winery | 2003 Syrah | Napa Valley, CA | $35.00 |
| Petite Sirah |
B.R. Cohn Winery Sweepstake Winner |
2004 Petite Sirah | North Coast, CA | $38.00 |
| Rhone other Varietals and Blends | Epiphany | 2003 Rhone Blend | Santa Ynez Valley Revelation, CA | $32.00 |
| Merlot - Up to $14.99 | Huntington Wine Cellars | 2002 Merlot | California | $14.00 |
| Merlot - Up to $14.99 | Pedroncelli | 2003 Merlot | Dry Creek Valley Bench Vineyards, CA | $14.00 |
| Merlot - $15.00 to $24.99 | Quail Ridge Winery | 2003 Merlot | Napa Valley, CA | $16.99 |
| Merlot - $25.00 to $34.99 | Matanzas Creek Winery | 2004 Merlot | Bennett Valley Sonoma County, CA | $29.00 |
| Merlot - $35.00 and over | Coho Wines | 2004 Merlot | Michael Black Vineyard Napa Valley, CA | $65.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - Up to $ 14.99 | Big Yellow Cab | 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon | Mendocino County, CA | $10.99 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - Up to $ 14.99 | Parkers Estate | 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon | Old Vine Street Sonoma County, CA | $14.99 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - $15.00 to $24.99 | Forest Glen Winery | 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon | Sonoma County, CA Sonoma Reserve | $18.99 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - $15.00 to $19.99 | Vihuela Winery | 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon | Vihuela Winery Paso Robles, CA | $19.99 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - $25.00 to $34.99 | Flora Springs Winery | 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley, CA | $30.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - $35.00 to $44.99 | Raymond Vineyards | 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon | Reserve Napa Valley, CA | $35.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - $45.00 and Over | Rocca Family Vineyards | 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville, Napa Valley, CA | $55.00 |
| Cabernet Franc | Le Vigne di San Domenico | 2003 Cabernet Franc | Paso Robles, CA | $22.99 |
| All other Bordeaux Varietals | Escafeld | 2004 Petit verdot | San Antonio Valley, Monterey County, CA | $19.95 |
| Bordeaux Blends - $15.00 to $24.99 | Tsillan Cellars | 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc | Bellissima Rossa Columbia Valley, Washington | $19.95 |
| Bordeaux Blends - $25.00 to $34.99 | Donati Family Vineyard | 2003 Meritage | Paicines San Benito County, CA | $30.00 |
| Bordeaux Blends - $35.00 and up | Sunce Winery | 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc | Meritage Reserve Sonoma County, CA | $48.00 |
| Tempranillo | Silver Stone | 2004 Tempranilllo | Paso Robles | $26.00 |
| All other Red Varietals and Blends | La Filice Winery | 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah | Joseph George Cepage Paso Robles, CA | $30.00 |
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Dessert/Specialty Beverage |
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| White dessert, Late Harvest RS>4.0% |
Navarro Vineyards Sweepstake Winner |
2005 Late Harvest Muscat Blanc | Anderson Valley Late Harvest | $29.00 |
| Late Harvest Red | Bella Vineyards | 2005 Late Harvest Zinfandel | Big River Ranch Late Harvest Alexander Valley, CA | $24.00 |
| Fruit Wine | Baldwin Vineyards | NV Strawberry | New York | $17.50 |
| Sherry, Vermouth and Other Fortified and Flavored | Rotta Winery | 2003 Black Monukka | California | $20.00 |
| Port | Bent Creek Wines | 2004 Vintage Port | Amador Valley, CA | $23.00 |
| Distilled Products (e.g. Grappa, Brandy, Eau de Vie) | White Crane Winery | NV Alambic Brandy | XO Reserve Lot 990 Livermore Valley, CA | $109.00 |