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* Indicates Sweepstake Winner
| Sparkling | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards* Sparkling Sweepstake Winner |
2006 | Blanc de Blancs | Carneros | $28.00 | |
| Semi-Dry | Korbel Champagne Cellars | NV | Brut Rose | California | Champagne | $11.00 |
| Sweet | Goose Watch Winery | NV | Golden Spumante | Finger Lakes | $13.00 | |
| White | ||||||
| Sauvignon Blanc or Fume - up to $13.99 | Trecini Cellars | 2010 | Sauvignon Blanc | Russian River Valley | $13.99 | |
| Sauvignon Blanc or Fume - $14.00 to $19.99 | El Roy | 2010 | Sauvignon Blanc | Dry Creek Valley | Nelson Vineyard | $15.00 |
| Sauvignon Blanc or Fume - $14.00 to $19.99 | Kunde Family Estate | 2010 | Sauvignon Blanc | Sonoma Valley | Magnolia Lane | $15.00 |
| Sauvignon Blanc or Fume - $20.00 & Over | Benziger Family Winery | 2010 | Signaterra Sauvignon Blanc | Russian River Valley | Shone Farm | $24.00 |
| Sauvignon Blanc or Fume - $20.00 & Over | Voss Vineyards | 2010 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | $20.00 | |
| Bordeaux Other Varietals & Blends - up to $19.99 | Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards | NV | Madame Omo's Pure Sunshine | Fair Play | Estate | $12.00 |
| Bordeaux - $20.00 & over | Yorkville Cellars | 2010 | Semillon | Yorkville Highlands | Randle Hill Vineyard | $20.00 |
| Chardonnay - up to $9.99 | Turning Leaf Vineyards | 2010 | Chardonnay | California | $8.00 | |
| Chardonnay - $10.00 to $14.99 | HandCraft | 2010 | Chardonnay | California | $14.99 | |
| Chardonnay - $10.00 to $14.99 | Cupcake Vineyards | 2010 | Chardonnay | Central Coast | $13.99 | |
| Chardonnay - $15.00 to $19.99 | Francis Coppola Winery | 2010 | Diamond Chardonnay | Monterey County | $16.00 | |
| Chardonnay - $15.00 to $19.99 | Chamisal Vineyards | 2010 | Stainless Chardonnay | Central Coast | $18.00 | |
| Chardonnay - $20.00 to $24.99 | Jax Vineyards | 2010 | Chardonnay | Napa Valley | Y3 | $22.00 |
| Chardonnay - $20.00 to $24.99 | Roche Winery | 2010 | Chardonnay | Carneros | $23.95 | |
| Chardonnay - $25.00 to $29.99 | Kokomo Winery | 2009 | Chardonnay | Russian River Valley | Peter's Vineyard | $28.00 |
| Chardonnay - $25.00 to $29.99 | Rock Wall Wine Co. | 2010 | Chardonnay | Santa Lucia Highlands | $25.00 | |
| Chardonnay - $30.00 to $34.99 | Frank Family Vineyards | 2010 | Chardonnay | Napa Valley | Frank Family | $32.50 |
| Chardonnay - $35.00 to $39.99 | Antica Napa Valley | 2010 | Chardonnay | Atlas Peak - Napa Valley | $35.00 | |
| Chardonnay - $40.00 & Over | Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards | 2010 | Chardonnay | Carneros | Toad Hall Lavender Hill | $40.00 |
| Gewürztraminer | Dr. Konstantin Frank* White Sweepstake Winner |
2010 | Gewürztraminer | Finger Lakes | Reserve | $24.99 |
| Riesling - RS < 1.49 | Chateau Ste Michelle | 2010 | Dry Riesling | Columbia Valley | $9.00 | |
| Riesling - RS >1.5 | Kendall-Jackson | 2010 | Riesling | Monterey County | Vintner's Reserve | $12.00 |
| Viognier - up to $19.99 | McManis Family Vineyards | 2010 | Viognier | California | $11.00 | |
| Viognier - $20.00 & Over | Del Rio Vineyards | 2010 | Viognier | Rogue Valley | Oregon | $20.00 |
| Muscat | Trinitas Cellars | 2010 | Moscato | California | $13.00 | |
| Rhone Other White Varietals and Blends | Incognito | 2010 | White Wine Blend | Lodi | $18.00 | |
| Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio - up to $14.99 | Montevina | 2010 | Pinot Grigio | California | $10.00 | |
| Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio - $15.00 & Over | Pebblestone Cellars | 2010 | Pinot Gris | Rogue Valley Oregon | Ellis Vineyards Block 1 | $15.00 |
| Italian Other White Varietals and Blends | Kirigin Cellars | 2010 | Malvasia Bianca | Santa Clara Valley | Estate | $17.90 |
| White Native American | Goose Watch Winery | 2010 | Diamond | Finger Lakes | $10.00 | |
| White Native American - Blends | Woodbury Vineyards | NV | White Renard | Seneca Lake | $9.50 | |
| White Hybrid | Serenity Cellars | 2009 | Traminette | American | Bedient Vineyards | $18.00 |
| All Other White Varietals and Blends | blue plate | 2010 | Chenin Blanc | Clarksburg | $10.00 | |
| All Other White Varietals and Blends | Nicola's Redmark | 2009 | White Wine | Columbia Valley | $10.00 | |
| Pink | ||||||
| Dry Rose - RS < 1% | Barnard Griffin* Pink Sweepstake Winner |
2011 | Rose of Sangiovese | Columbia Valley | $12.00 | |
| White Blush | Sweet Bliss | NV | Sweet Pink Wine | $9.99 | ||
| Red | ||||||
| Pinot Noir - up to $19.99 | Lucky Star | 2010 | Pinot Noir | California | $8.99 | |
| Pinot Noir - $20.00 to $24.99 | Mark West | 2010 | Pinot Noir | Russian River Valley | $24.00 | |
| Pinot Noir - $25.00 to $29.99 | Francis Coppola Winery | 2009 | FCR Pinot Noir | Russian River Valley | Dutton Ranch | $26.00 |
| Pinot Noir - $30.00 to $34.99 | Fritz Winery | 2009 | Pinot Noir | Russian River Valley | $30.00 | |
| Pinot Noir - $35.00 to $39.99 | MacPhail Family Wines | 2009 | Pinot Noir | Sonoma Coast | MacPhail | $39.00 |
| Pinot Noir - $40.00 to $49.99 | Fog Crest Vineyard | 2009 | Pinot Noir | Russian River Valley | Fog Crest Vineyard Estate | $49.00 |
| Pinot Noir - $40.00 to $49.99 | Davis Family Vineyards | 2009 | Pinot Noir | Russian River Valley | Horseshoe Bend Vineyard | $42.00 |
| Pinot Noir - $50.00 & Over | Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards | 2008 | Cheval Sauvage | Santa Maria Valley | $60.00 | |
| Zinfandel - up to $19.99 | Klinker Brick Winery | 2009 | Zinfandel | Lodi | Old Vine | $18.00 |
| Zinfandel - up to $19.99 | Gnarly Head | 2010 | Zinfandel | Lodi | Old Vine Zin | $11.99 |
| Zinfandel - $20.00 to $24.99 | Sobon Estate | 2009 | Zinfandel | Fiddletown | Lubenko Vineyard | $22.00 |
| Zinfandel - $25.00 to $29.99 | DePaola Vineyard | 2008 | Zinfandel | Arroyo Grande Valley | Emilio | $29.00 |
| Zinfandel - $25.00 to $29.99 | Christopher Creek Winery | 2010 | Zinfandel | Dry Creek Valley | $28.00 | |
| Zinfandel - $30.00 to $34.99 | Kokomo Winery | 2009 | Zinfandel | Dry Creek Valley | Pauline's Vineyard | $32.00 |
| Zinfandel - $35.00 to $39.99 | V. Sattui Winery | 2009 | Zinfandel | Russian River Valley | Gilsson Vineyard | $36.00 |
| Zinfandel - $40.00 to $49.99 | Mazzocco Winery | 2009 | Zinfandel | Dry Creek Valley | Maple | $42.00 |
| Zinfandel - $50.00 & Over | Mazzocco Winery | 2009 | Zinfandel Reserve | Dry Creek Valley | Smith Orchard | $52.00 |
| Primitivo | Mutt Lynch Winery | 2009 | mbf Primitivo | Knights Valley | Speedy Creek | $24.99 |
| Sangiovese | JanKris Winery | 2009 | Riatta | Paso Robles | $18.00 | |
| Barbera | Boeger Winery | 2009 | Barbera | El Dorado | $17.00 | |
| Italian Other Red Varietals & Blends - up $19.99 | Montoliva Vineyard & Winery | 2008 | Sierra Bella | Sierra Foothills | Chicago Park | $14.99 |
| Italian Other Red Varietals & Blends - $20.00 & Over | Peltier Station | 2006 | Teroldego | Lodi | $35.00 | |
| Syrah/Shiraz - up to $19.99 | 6th Sense | 2010 | Syrah | Lodi | $16.00 | |
| Syrah/Shiraz - $20.00 to $24.99 | Castoro Cellars | 2009 | Syrah | Paso Robles | Reserve | $23.00 |
| Syrah/Shiraz - $25.00 to $29.99 | Martin Ranch Winery | 2008 | Syrah | Santa Clara Valley | Therese Vineyards | $27.00 |
| Syrah/Shiraz - $30.00 to $39.99 | Montemaggiore | 2008 | Paolo's Vineyard Syrah | Dry Creek Valley | Montemaggiore Estate | $38.00 |
| Syrah/Shiraz - $40.00 & over | Wente Vineyards | 2009 | Syrah | Livermore Valley | The Nth Degree | $49.99 |
| Petite Sirah - up to $19.99 | Line 39 | 2009 | Petite Sirah | North Coast | $10.00 | |
| Petite Sirah - $20.00 & Over | Eagle Castle Winery | 2008 | Petite Sirah | Paso Robles | $50.00 | |
| Petite Sirah - $20.00 & Over | Sycamore Cellars Family Estate | 2009 | Petite Sirah | Arroyo Seco | $24.00 | |
| Grenache | Maryhill Winery | 2009 | Grenache | Columbia Valley | Proprietor's Reserve | $19.95 |
| Rhone Other Varietals & Blends - up to $19.99 | Bokisch Vineyards | 2009 | Garnacha | Clements Hills - Lodi | Terra Alta Vineyard | $18.00 |
| Rhone Other Varietals & Blends - over $20.00 | Thomas Coyne Winery | 2008 | Quest | San Francisco Bay | Reserve | $24.00 |
| Merlot- up to $9.99 | Turning Leaf Vineyards | 2010 | Merlot | California | $8.00 | |
| Merlot - $10.00 to $ 14.99 | McManis Family Vineyards | 2010 | Merlot | California | $10.00 | |
| Merlot - $15.00 to $19.99 | J. Lohr | 2009 | Merlot | Paso Robles | Los Osos | $15.00 |
| Merlot - $20.00 to $24.99 | Cuda Ridge Wines | 2009 | Merlot | Livermore Valley | $23.00 | |
| Merlot - $25.00 to $29.99 | Soda Rock Winery | 2006 | Merlot | Sonoma County | Meeks | $28.00 |
| Merlot - $30.00 to $39.99 | Christopher Cameron Vineyards | 2009 | Merlot | Dry Creek Valley | Van Alyea Ranch | $32.00 |
| Merlot - $40.00 & Over | Bravante Vineyards | 2008 | Merlot | Howell Mountain - Napa Valley | $60.00 | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - up to $14.99 | The Crusher | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Clarksburg | Wilson Vineyard | $12.99 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - up to $14.99 | Hacienda Wine Cellars | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | $6.99 | ||
| Cabernet Sauvignon - $15.00 to $19.99 | Rodney Strong Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Sonoma County | $17.00 | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - $20.00 to $24.99 | Milbrandt Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Wahluke Slope | The Estates | $24.99 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - $25.00 to $29.99 | Bent Creek Wines | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Livermore Valley | $25.00 | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - $30.00 to $34.99 | Carruth Cellars | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley | $32.00 | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - $35.00 to $39.99 | McGrail Vineyards & Winery* Red Sweepstake Winner |
2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Livermore Valley | Reserve | $36.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - $40.00 to $49.99 | Dutcher Crossing Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley | Cooney Vineyard | $43.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - $50.00 to $59.99 | Trione Vineyards & Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley | Block Twenty One | $58.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - $60.00 & Over | Black Stallion | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | $65.00 | |
| Cabernet Franc | Barboursville Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Franc | Virginia | Reserve | $24.00 |
| Petit Verdot | Eagle Eye Winery | 2008 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | Alpha WOLF Ranch | $60.00 |
| Malbec | El Roy | 2007 | Malbec | Alexander Valley | $20.00 | |
| Bordeaux Blends - up to $19.99 | Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards | NV | Monsieur Omo's Red Sunshine | Fair Play | $12.00 | |
| Bordeaux Blends - $20.00 to $29.99 | David Girard Vineyards | 2009 | Rive d'Or | Sierra Foothills | $24.00 | |
| Bordeaux Blends - $30.00 to $39.99 | Whalebone Vineyard | 2008 | Bob Wine | Paso Robles | Whalebone | $30.00 |
| Bordeaux Blends - $40.00 to $49.99 | La Rusticana d'Orsa | 2008 | Bordeaux Blend | Santa Cruz Mountains | La Rusticana Cinque | $45.00 |
| Bordeaux Blends - $50.00 & Over | William Harrison Vineyards | 2008 | Rutherford Red | Rutherford - Napa Valley | Estate | $75.00 |
| Red Native American | St. James Winery | 2009 | Cynthiana | Ozark Highlands | $9.99 | |
| Red Hybrid | Coyote Moon Vineyards | 2010 | Marquette | New York | $24.95 | |
| Tempranillo | Hearst Ranch Winery | 2009 | Chileano Tempranillo | Paso Robles | $30.00 | |
| All Other Red Varietals/Blends - up to $19.99 | Kiona Vineyards Winery | 2009 | Lemberger | Red Mountain | Estate Bottled | $11.99 |
| All Other Red Varietals/Blends - up to $19.99 | Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards | NV | Cote du Cosumnes | Fair Play | $12.00 | |
| All Other Red Varietals/Blends - $20.00 & Over | Bennett Lane Winery | 2008 | Maximus Red Feasting Wine | Napa Valley | $35.00 | |
| All Other Red Varietals/Blends - $20.00 & Over | Rock Wall Wine Co. | 2010 | Obsidian | Red Hills Lake County | Black Rock Ranch | $22.00 |
| Dessert/Specialty Beverage | ||||||
| White Dessert - RS > 4.0 | Castello di Amorosa* Dessert Sweepstake Winner |
2010 | Late Harvest Gewurztraminer | Anderson Valley | $35.00 | |
| Red Dessert - RS > 4.0 | Ferrante Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Franc Ice Wine | Grand River Valley | $34.99 | |
| Fruit Wine | St. James Winery | NV | Raspberry | America | $8.99 | |
| Port | Fuqua Winery | NV | Fuqua Cavalier Tawny | Madera | Vat #13 | $59.95 |
| Other Unique Wines | Prairie Berry Winery | NV | Raspberry Honeywine | South Dakota | Stolle Farm | $19.00 |
| Distilled | Korbel Champagne Cellars | NV | Brandy | California | VSOP | $15.00 |