On the weekend of September 26-27 we assembled our team of judges -- 11 sommeliers from top restaurants with extraordinary wine programs -- to evaluate wines entered in the debut vintage of the Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition.
The wines entered in this first Sommelier Challenge were an impressive bunch, and 49 made it to the final round of voting for best of show in five broad categories -- sparkling, red, white, rose and fortified. All wines put forward by the judges for the best-of-show vote were elevated from gold to platinum.
At least two sommeliers evaluated each wine entry, and the awarding judge is noted along with each winning wine.
2009 Sommelier Challenge Judges
Adam Curling, M Resort, Las Vegas
Brian Donegan, Market, Del Mar, California
Desi Echavarrie, Switch at the Wynn Hotel, Las Vegas
Jared Heber, BLT Steak, Los Angeles
Anani Lawson, The French Laundry, Yountville, California
Andre Mack, Mouton Noir Wines (formerly with Per Se, New York)
Mark Mendoza, Sona, Los Angeles
Lisa Redwine, The Shores, La Jolla, California
Jesse Rodriguez, Addison, Del Mar, California
George Skorka, BottleRock, Los Angeles
Megan Yelenosky, Vela, San Diego
Medal Winners
4M Estrella Creek
Gold 2005 Stargazer Paso Robles $25.00 - Desi Echavarrie - Megan Yelenosky
Silver 2004 Petite Sirah Paso Robles $23.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2004 Syrah Paso Robles $23.00 - Megan Yelenosky - Desi Echavarrie
Acordeon
Gold 2008 Torrontes Cafayate Valley $9.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Ad Lib
Platinum 2008 Chardonnay, Hen and Chicken Pemberton $17.00 - Mark Mendoza
Silver 2008 Chardonnay, Tree Hugger Pemberton $17.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards
Platinum 2006 Pinot Noir, La Encantada Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills $43.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Anselmi
Silver 2006 Capitel Croce Veneto $21.99 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Aurielle Vineyards
Gold 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $90.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Balletto Vineyards
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir, Estate Russian River Valley $24.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Platinum 2007 Chardonnay, Estate Russian River Valley $18.00 - Mark Mendoza
Gold 2007 Pinot Gris, Estate Russian River Valley $14.00 - George Skorka - Anani Lawson
Barefoot Bubbly
Silver NV Chardonnay California $10.99 - Andre Mack
Gold NV Extra Dry, Premium California $9.99 - Andre Mack
Silver NV White Zinfandel California $10.99 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Barefoot Cellars
Silver NV White Zinfandel California $6.99 - Jesse Rodriguez
Gold NV Merlot California $6.99 - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver NV Shiraz California $6.99 - Megan Yelenosky - Desi Echavarrie
Silver NV Zinfandel Lodi $6.99 - Megan Yelenosky
Gold NV Muscato California $6.99 - Andre Mack
Silver NV Chardonnay California $6.99 - George Skorka - Anani Lawson
Gold NV Pinot Grigio California $6.99 - Desi Echavarrie
Bella Sera
Gold 2007 Merlot Delle Venezie $6.99 - Jesse Rodriguez
Platinum 2007 Pinot Noir Pavia $6.99 - Jared Heber
Beringer Private Reserve
Platinum 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Private Reserve Napa Valley $115.00 - Jesse Rodriguez - Mark Mendoza
Platinum 2007 Chardonnay Napa Valley $35.00 - Mark Mendoza
Big House
Silver 2006 Petite Sirah, The Prodigal Son Central Valley $14.99 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Black Swan
Gold 2008 Riesling South Eastern Australia $8.00 - George Skorka
Bouchaine Vineyards
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir Carneros $30.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir, Estate Vineyard Napa Valley - Carneros $45.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Silver 2007 Chardonnay, Estate Vineyard Napa Valley - Carneros $30.00 - Anani Lawson
Brancott Vineyards
Gold 2007 Pinot Noir, Reserve Marlborough $18.00 - Jared Heber
Brokenwood
Silver 2008 Pinot Noir, Beechworth Victoria $22.00 - Lisa Redwine - Adam Curling
Silver 2007 Shiraz Hunter Valley $36.00 - George Skorka - Anani Lawson
Gold 2006 Shiraz, Graveyard Vineyard Hunter Valley $125.00 - Anani Lawson
Gold 2008 Semillon Hunter Valley $20.00 - Mark Mendoza
Silver 2005 Semillon, Brycefield-Belford Vineyard Hunter Valley $32.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Buried Cane
Silver 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Washington $15.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Gold 2007 Chardonnay Washington $15.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2007 Riesling Washington $14.00 - Lisa Redwine
Cadaretta
Silver 2008 SBS Columbia Valley $23.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Platinum 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley $40.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Cafe By Gallo Family Vineyards
Silver NV Chardonnay California $5.99 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Silver NV Merlot California $5.99 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Gold NV Zinfandel California $5.99 - Jesse Rodriguez
Cambria Winery
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir, Bench Break Vineyard Santa Maria Valley $30.00 - Lisa Redwine - Adam Curling
Gold 2007 Chardonnay, Bench Break Vineyard Santa Maria Valley $25.00 - Megan Yelenosky
Carmichael Vintners
Silver 2006 Sangiovese, Sa Vini Monterey County $20.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Castoro Cellars
Silver 2007 Pinot Grigio, Oakenshield Wineworks Paso Robles $19.95 - Desi Echavarrie
Gold 2008 Pinot Grigio, Oakenshield Wineworks Paso Robles $19.95 - Megan Yelenosky
Cayao
Silver 2003 Cayao Central Valley $50.00 - Brian Donegan - Megan Yelenosky
Chambers
Silver NV Muscat, Rosewood Vineyard Rutherglen $16.00 - Lisa Redwine
Chapin Family Vineyards
Silver 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Temecula Valley $29.95 - Adam Curling
Silver 2006 Zinfandel Temecula Valley $35.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Chateau Frank
Silver 2002 Blanc de Noirs Finger Lakes $29.99 - Andre Mack
Silver 2002 Brut Finger Lakes $24.99 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Silver NV Celebre Rose New York $20.99 - Andre Mack - Jared Heber
Chateau Lafayette Reneau
Silver 2008 Dry Riesling Finger Lakes $14.99 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2008 Riesling, Semidry Finger Lakes $14.99 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Silver 2008 Late Harvest Riesling Finger Lakes $14.99 - Jared Heber
Chateau Laroque
Best of Show Red 2005 St. Emilion Grand Cru Classe Bordeaux $54.99 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Chateau Lascombes
Platinum 2006 Margaux, Grand Cru Classe Bordeaux $100.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Chateau Preuillac
Silver 2005 Medoc Bordeaux $30.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Chateau St. Jean
Gold 2005 Cinq Cepages Sonoma County $75.00 - Mark Mendoza
Silver 2007 Chardonnay, Robert Young Vineyard Alexander Valley $25.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Silver 2006 Meritage, Artist Series Columbia Valley $50.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Gold 2006 Syrah, Ethos Columbia Valley $38.00 - Jared Heber
Silver 2007 Chardonnay, Cold Creek Vineyard Columbia Valley $25.00 - George Skorka - Anani Lawson
Silver 2008 Riesling, Eroica Washington $24.00 - Adam Curling
Chateau Taillefer
Silver 2005 Pomerol Bordeaux $57.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Chateau Trimoulet
Silver 2005 St. Emilion Bordeaux $35.00 - Lisa Redwine
Chesterfield Cellars
Silver 2005 Kelsey's Kuvee Santa Ynez Valley $29.00 - Megan Yelenosky - Desi Echavarrie
Silver 2005 Brett's Barrel Blend Santa Ynez Valley $29.00 - Megan Yelenosky - Desi Echavarrie
Silver 2005 Syrah, Murphy's Reserve Santa Ynez Valley $45.00 - Brian Donegan - Desi Echavarrie - Megan Yelenosky
Claar Cellars
Silver 2006 Corneauxcopia, White Bluffs Vineyard Columbia Valley $26.99 - Megan Yelenosky - Desi Echavarrie
Gold 2008 Chardonnay, Unoaked, White Bluffs Vineyard Columbia Valley $12.99 - Anani Lawson
Clayhouse Vineyard
Silver 2007 Adobe Red Central Coast $15.00 - Megan Yelenosky - Desi Echavarrie
Gold 2008 Adobe White Central Coast $14.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Platinum 2006 Petite Sirah Paso Robles $25.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Platinum 2006 Syrah Paso Robles $15.00 - Jared Heber
Clif Family Winery
Silver 2008 The Climber White Wine California $14.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Cliff Creek Cellars
Silver 2004 Claret Southern Oregon $25.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Gold 2005 Syrah Southern Oregon $30.00 - Jared Heber
Concannon Vineyard
Platinum 2007 Petite Sirah, Conservancy Livermore Valley $15.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Conte Estate
Gold 2006 Grenache Shiraz, 'The Gondola' McLaren Vale $20.00 - Andre Mack
Gold 2007 Shiraz, 'Over The Hill' Reserve, Planted 1860 McLaren Vale $30.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Crossing Vineyards And Winery
Gold 2006 Cabernet Franc Pennsylvania $28.00 - Mark Mendoza
Platinum 2006 Merlot Pennsylvania $20.00 - George Skorka
Silver 2007 Viognier Pennsylvania $17.00 - George Skorka
Cupcake
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast $13.99 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Gold 2008 Malbec Mendoza $13.99 - Anani Lawson
Silver 2007 Merlot Central Coast $13.99 - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2008 Chardonnay Central Coast $13.99 - George Skorka
D'Arenberg
Silver 2005 The Sticks and Stones Tempranillo Grenache Shiraz McLaren Vale $29.00 - Desi Echavarrie - Megan Yelenosky
Silver 2006 D'Arrys Original Shiraz Grenache McLaren Vale $19.00 - Andre Mack - Jared Heber
Silver 2008 The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne Adelaide Hills $16.00 - Adam Curling
Gold 2006 The Derelict Vineyard Grenache McLaren Vale $29.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Silver 2006 The Footbolt Shiraz McLaren Vale $19.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Silver 2007 The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier McLaren Vale $29.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Silver 2008 The Money Spider Roussanne McLaren Vale $25.00 - Anani Lawson
Silver 2008 The Last Ditch Viogner Adelaide Hills $25.00 - Anani Lawson
Deep Purple
Silver 2007 Zinfandel Lodi $12.00 - Andre Mack
Domaine Carneros
Gold 2007 Pinot Noir Carneros $35.00 - Mark Mendoza
Platinum 2007 Pinot Noir, The Famous Gate Carneros $68.00 - Megan Yelenosky
Domaine Carneros by Taittinger
Silver 2005 Brut Carneros $26.00 - Jared Heber
Gold NV Cuvee de la Pompadour, Brut Rose Carneros $36.00 - Andre Mack
Gold 2003 Le Reve, Blanc de Blancs Carneros $85.00 - Jared Heber
Dr. Konstantin Frank
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Finger Lakes $19.99 - Jesse Rodriguez - Mark Mendoza
Silver 2007 Lemberger Finger Lakes $24.99 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir Finger Lakes $19.99 - Mark Mendoza
Silver 2007 Gewurztraminer Finger Lakes $17.99 - George Skorka
Silver 2007 Gewurztraminer, Reserve Finger Lakes $24.99 - Desi Echavarrie - Megan Yelenosky
Silver 2007 Rkatsiteli Finger Lakes $17.99 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Silver 2008 Riesling, Dry Finger Lakes $14.99 - Lisa Redwine - Adam Curling
Duck Shack
Gold 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $30.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Gold 2007 Chardonnay Oakville $24.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Eagles Trace
Platinum 2004 Latitude 38, Estate Grown Napa Valley $95.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Silver 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown Napa Valley $75.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Silver 2006 Merlot, Estate Grown Napa Valley $48.00 - Mark Mendoza
Eberle Winery
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon / Syrah Paso Robles $29.00 - Adam Curling
Silver 2007 Cotes-du-Robles Paso Robles $21.00 - Andre Mack
Gold 2008 Cotes-du-Robles Blanc Paso Robles $24.00 - Adam Curling
Silver 2008 Syrah Rose, Steinbeck Vineyard Paso Robles $16.00 - Desi Echavarrie
Silver 2007 Barbera, Steinbeck and Christian Lazo Vineyards Paso Robles $25.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Gold 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Paso Robles $34.00 - Lisa Redwine
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Vineyard Selection Paso Robles $18.00 - Lisa Redwine
Gold 2007 Sangiovese, Wine Bush, Hidden Valley, Filipponi & Thompson Paso Robles $23.00 - Mark Mendoza
Silver 2007 Syrah, Steinbeck Vineyard Paso Robles $21.00 - Brian Donegan - Desi Echavarrie - Megan Yelenosky
Gold 2007 Zinfandel, Steinbeck and Wine-Bush Vineyards Paso Robles $25.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2008 Muscat Canelli Paso Robles $14.00 - Jared Heber
Silver 2008 Chardonnay, Estate Paso Robles $18.00 - George Skorka
Eddy Family Wines
Silver 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Elodian Napa Valley $35.00 - George Skorka - Anani Lawson
Edward Sellers Vineyard
Silver 2007 Cognito Paso Robles $26.00 - Megan Yelenosky
Gold 2007 Vertigo Paso Robles $30.00 - Andre Mack
Silver 2007 Cuvee des Cinq Paso Robles $38.00 - Andre Mack - Jared Heber
Elodian
Silver 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $40.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir Yamhill County $45.00 - Mark Mendoza
Silver 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Monterey $21.00 - Adam Curling
Erath Winery
Silver 2006 Pinot Noir, Leland Vineyard Willamette Valley $40.00 - Jared Heber
Platinum 2006 Pinot Noir, Prince Hill Vineyard Dundee Hills $40.00 - Andre Mack
Gold 2006 Pinot Noir, Estate Selection Dundee Hills $36.00 - Andre Mack
Etude Winery
Platinum 2007 Pinot Noir, Estate Carneros $42.00 - Mark Mendoza
Falkner Winery
Silver 2006 Merlot Temecula Valley $26.95 - Anani Lawson
Silver 2006 Syrah, Rock Creek Vineyard Temecula Valley $21.95 - Jared Heber
Gold 2008 Riesling Temecula Valley $16.95 - Lisa Redwine
Fallbrook Winery
Gold 2007 BDX, 33 Degrees North, Gracie Hill Vineyard South Coast $30.00 - Megan Yelenosky - Desi Echavarrie
Silver 2007 Cabernet Franc, 33 Degrees North, Gracie Hill Vineyard South Coast $30.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2007 Malbec, 33 Degrees North, Gracie Hill Vineyard South Coast $30.00 - Anani Lawson
Silver 2007 Merlot, 33 Degrees North, Gracie Hill Vineyard South Coast $30.00 - Anani Lawson
Fanucchi Vineyards
Platinum 2005 Old Vine Zinfandel, Wood Road Vineyard Russian River Valley $50.00 - Mark Mendoza
Platinum 2006 Trousseau Gris Russian River Valley $24.00 - George Skorka
Firesteed
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir Oregon $15.99 - Megan Yelenosky - Desi Echavarrie
Gold 2006 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley $30.00 - Desi Echavarrie
Silver 2007 Pinot Gris Oregon $11.99 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Gold 2007 Riesling Oregon $11.99 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Flora Springs Winery
Platinum 2006 Trilogy Napa Valley $65.00 - Jared Heber
Gold 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Soliloquy Vineyard Oakville $27.00 - Mark Mendoza
Fontana Candida
Silver 2008 Frascati, Superiore, Secco Frascati $9.99 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Fox Farm Vineyards
Gold 2007 Syrah Rogue Valley $28.00 - Megan Yelenosky
Freemark Abbey
Platinum 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bosche Vineyard Napa Valley $65.00 - Jared Heber
Gold 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sycamore Vineyard Napa Valley $55.00 - Andre Mack
Freixenet
Platinum NV Reserva Real Sant Sadurni d'Anoia $30.00 - Andre Mack
Silver NV Elssia Pinot Noir Brut Catalonia $18.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Gallo Family Vineyards Twin Valley
Platinum NV White Zinfandel California $4.99 - Jesse Rodriguez
Platinum NV Merlot California $4.99 - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver NV Moscato California $4.99 - Andre Mack
Silver NV Chardonnay California $4.99 - George Skorka
Gloria Ferrer
Silver 2006 Merlot Carneros $19.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Silver 2006 Pinot Noir Carneros $28.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Gold 2005 Pinot Noir, Jose S. Ferrer Carneros $35.00 - Mark Mendoza
Silver 2005 Pinot Noir, Rust Rock Terrace Vineyard Carneros $40.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Gold 2005 Pinot Noir, Gravel Knob Vineyard Carneros $40.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Best of Show Sparkling 2004 Blanc de Blancs Carneros $24.00 - Jared Heber
Silver NV Blanc de Noirs Carneros $20.00 - Andre Mack - Jared Heber
Silver NV Brut Sonoma County $20.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Gold 2002 Royal Cuvee Carneros $35.00 - Andre Mack
Silver NV Va de Vi Sonoma County $22.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Silver 2005 Brut Rose Carneros $40.00 - Jared Heber - Jared Heber
Silver 1998 Carneros Cuvee Carneros $50.00 - Andre Mack
Silver 2007 Chardonnay Carneros $18.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Good Daughter
Gold 2007 Chardonnay North Coast $12.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Helfrich
Silver 2006 Riesling, Grand Cru, Steinklotz Vineyard Alsace $24.99 - Mark Mendoza
Hess
Gold 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Allomi Vineyard, Estate Grown Napa Valley $25.00 - Jared Heber
Hooker RFC
Silver 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Old Boys Napa Valley $30.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2005 Syrah, Home Pitch, Lawer Family Vineyards Knights Valley $24.95 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Silver 2006 Syrah, Home Pitch, Betsy's Vineyard Knights Valley $28.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Gold 2007 Chardonnay, Breakaway Oakville $24.00 - Mark Mendoza
Innocent Bystander
Gold 2006 Shiraz Viognier Victoria $20.00 - Anani Lawson
Silver 2008 Pinot Gris Yarra Valley $20.00 - Anani Lawson
Irish Monkey Cellars
Platinum 2007 Syrbec California $22.00 - Adam Curling
Gold 2007 Cabernet Franc El Dorado $31.00 - Mark Mendoza
J. Lohr
Gold 2006 Cuvee ST. E Paso Robles $50.00 - Anani Lawson
Gold 2006 Cuvee PAU Paso Robles $50.00 - Anani Lawson
Silver 2006 Cuvee POM Paso Robles $50.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Silver 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Hilltop Vineyard Paso Robles $35.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Gold 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Carol's Vineyard Napa Valley $40.00 - Jared Heber
Platinum 2007 Pinot Noir, Fog's Reach Vineyard Arroyo Seco $25.00 - Desi Echavarrie - Megan Yelenosky
Gold 2006 Chardonnay, Arroyo Vista Vineyard Arroyo Seco $25.00 - Megan Yelenosky
Silver 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Carol's Vineyard Napa Valley $24.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Jacob's Creek
Platinum 2007 Chardonnay, Reserve South Australia $13.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Gold 2008 Riesling, Reserve South Australia $13.00 - Adam Curling
John Duval
Silver 2007 Plexus, Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre Barossa Valley $40.00 - Andre Mack - Jared Heber
Silver 2007 Shiraz, Entity Barossa Valley $40.00 - Anani Lawson
Gold 2006 Shiraz, Eligo Barossa Valley $99.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Justin Vineyards & Winery
Silver 2007 Savant Paso Robles $45.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Silver 2006 Isosceles Paso Robles $62.00 - Jared Heber
Silver 2007 Justification Paso Robles $45.00 - Andre Mack
Kallfelz
Gold 2007 Riesling Kabinett, Estate Mosel-Saar-Ruwer $19.99 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Kate & Cassie
Platinum NV Red California $12.00 - Andre Mack
Gold NV Pinot Grigio California $12.00 - Desi Echavarrie - Megan Yelenosky
Keating
Silver 2006 Malbec Rockpile $42.00 - George Skorka
Gold 2007 Petite Sirah Rockpile $38.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Kumeu River
Silver 2007 Chardonnay, Estate Kumeu $35.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
La Crema Winery
Gold 2007 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley $50.00 - Desi Echavarrie
Gold 2007 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley $40.00 - Megan Yelenosky
Gold 2007 Chardonnay Los Carneros $30.00 - Desi Echavarrie
La Rusticana D'Orsa
Silver 2006 La Rusticana d'Orsa Santa Cruz Mountains $45.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Lail Vineyards
Silver 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Daniel Cuvee Napa Valley $125.00 - George Skorka - Anani Lawson
Gold 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Blueprint Napa Valley $38.00 - Mark Mendoza
Lancaster Estate
Gold 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Bottled Alexander Valley $70.00 - Jesse Rodriguez - Mark Mendoza
Silver 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Bottled Alexander Valley $70.00 - Jesse Rodriguez - Mark Mendoza
Lang Wines
Gold 2007 Zinfandel, Oakmont Vineyards Amador County $19.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Laurenz V.
Gold 2006 Charming Gruner Veltliner Austria $45.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Leeuwin Estate
Silver 2004 Cabernet Merlot, Prelude Vineyard Margaret River $29.00 - Megan Yelenosky
Silver 2007 Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon, Siblings Margaret River $20.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2005 Shiraz, Art Series Margaret River $35.00 - Anani Lawson
Gold 2005 Chardonnay, Art Series Margaret River $89.00 - Megan Yelenosky
Lucero Vineyards and Winery
Gold 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Sierra Foothills $18.00 - Andre Mack
MarshAnne Landing
Gold 2005 Syrah, Estate Grown Umpqua Valley $22.00 - Andre Mack
Mary Michelle Winery
Silver 2005 Vidal Blanc Ice Wine Greene County $15.00 - Andre Mack
Matanzas Creek Winery
Gold 2005 Merlot, Jackson Park Bennett Valley $49.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Helena Bench Knights Valley $38.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Maysara Winery
Best of Show Rose 2008 Roseena Pinot Noir Rose McMinnville $16.00 - Desi Echavarrie
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir, Jamsheed McMinnville $25.00 - Desi Echavarrie
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir, Asha McMinnville $39.00 - Megan Yelenosky
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir, Delara McMinnville $50.00 - Desi Echavarrie - Megan Yelenosky
Silver 2008 Pinot Gris Willamette Valley $16.00 - Anani Lawson
McWilliams Hanwood Estate
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon South Eastern Australia $12.00 - Anani Lawson
Silver 2007 Merlot South Eastern Australia $12.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2007 Riesling South Eastern Australia $12.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Middle Sister
Gold NV Mischief Maker Cabernet Sauvignon California $12.00 - Andre Mack
Silver NV Drama Queen Pinot Grigio California $12.00 - Desi Echavarrie - Megan Yelenosky
Mission Trail Vineyards
Silver 2005 Garnacha, Friars' Reserve Monterey County $40.00 - Lisa Redwine
Gold 2004 Zinfandel Sonoma Valley $38.00 - Mark Mendoza
Monogamy
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast $12.00 - Andre Mack
Gold 2007 Chardonnay North Coast $12.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Monte Verde Vineyards
Gold 2007 Amistad Santa Clara Valley $26.00 - Adam Curling
Gold 2007 Tres Amigos, Estate Vineyard Santa Clara Valley $30.00 - Brian Donegan
Gold 2007 Merlot, Villa Palma Vineyard Santa Clara Valley $18.00 - Mark Mendoza
Silver 2007 Syrah, Murabito Vineyards Santa Clara Valley $24.00 - Andre Mack
Morlanda
Gold 2004 Morlanda Priorat $48.00 - Anani Lawson
Mount Aukum Winery
Gold 2006 BDX El Dorado $26.00 - Megan Yelenosky - Desi Echavarrie
Silver 2006 Vertigo Fair Play $26.00 - Megan Yelenosky - Desi Echavarrie
Gold 2006 Petite Sirah Fair Play $26.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Platinum 2006 Petite Sirah, Reserve El Dorado $35.00 - Mark Mendoza
Silver 2006 Syrah Fair Play $26.00 - Megan Yelenosky - Desi Echavarrie - Brian Donegan
Gold 2007 Zinfandel El Dorado $26.00 - Desi Echavarrie
Napa Station
Silver 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $25.00 - Andre Mack
Navarro Vineyards
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir, Methode a l'Anciene Anderson Valley $29.00 - Lisa Redwine
Gold 2007 White Riesling, Cluster Select Late Harvest Anderson Valley $59.00 - Megan Yelenosky - Desi Echavarrie
Silver 2008 Chardonnay Mendocino $13.00 - Desi Echavarrie
Platinum 2008 Gewurztraminer, Estate Bottled Dry Anderson Valley $19.00 - Jared Heber
Gold 2008 Pinot Gris Anderson Valley $19.00 - Anani Lawson
Oakville Ranch Vineyards
Gold 2007 Chardonnay Oakville $46.00 - Megan Yelenosky - Desi Echavarrie
Ortman Family Vineyards
Platinum 2007 Pinot Noir, Fiddlestix Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills $45.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Osborne
Silver 2003 Port, LBV Douro Valley $20.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Platinum NV Fino Pale Dry Sherry Jerez $11.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Best of Show Fortified NV Pedro Ximenez Sherry 1827 Jerez $20.00 - Jared Heber- Andre Mack
Owl Ridge Wines
Silver 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Brigden Vineyard Sonoma County $48.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Brigden Vineyard Sonoma County $48.00 - Jesse Rodriguez - Mark Mendoza
Pacific Rim Winemakers
Silver NV White Flowers Sparkling Riesling, Selenium Vineyard Columbia Valley $14.99 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Silver 2007 Chenin Blanc Columbia Valley $10.99 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Gold 2008 Gewurztraminer American $10.99 - Desi Echavarrie
Gold 2007 Vin de Glaciere Riesling, Selenium Vineyard Columbia Valley $17.00 - Jared Heber
Wine of the Year 2007 Dry Riesling Columbia Valley $10.99 - Adam Curling
Silver 2008 Riesling, Made With Organic Grapes Columbia Valley $12.99 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Silver 2008 Sweet Riesling Columbia Valley $10.99 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Paint Horse Winery
Gold 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Valley $28.00 - Jared Heber
Palumbo Family Vineyards
Silver 2006 Meritage, Tre Fratelli, Estate Temecula Valley $36.00 - Jared Heber
Silver 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate, Sophia's Vineyard Temecula Valley $38.00 - Jesse Rodriguez - Mark Mendoza
Parallel Wines
Platinum 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $55.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Pedroncelli Winery
Silver 2008 Dry Rose of Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley $10.00 - Megan Yelenosky
Silver 2006 Merlot, Bench Vineyard Dry Creek Valley $14.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley $18.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Silver 2007 Zinfandel, Mother Clone Dry Creek Valley $15.00 - Brian Donegan
Gold 2008 Chardonnay, F. Johnson Vineyard Dry Creek Valley $15.00 - Anani Lawson
Penfolds
Silver 2005 Shiraz, St. Henri South Eastern Australia $65.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Platinum 2006 Shiraz, RWT Barossa Valley $150.00 - George Skorka
Penley Estate
Silver 2006 Condor Shiraz Cabernet Coonawarra $20.00 - Lisa Redwine
Silver 2005 Chertsey Coonawarra $20.00 - Megan Yelenosky - Desi Echavarrie
Silver 2007 Gryphon Merlot Coonawarra $20.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2006 Hyland Shiraz Coonawarra $20.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Plantagenet
Gold 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Hazard Hill Western Australia $13.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Platinum 2008 Pinot Noir, Omrah Western Australia $17.00 - Lisa Redwine - Adam Curling
Gold 2007 Shiraz Great Southern $29.00 - George Skorka
Platinum 2008 Riesling Great Southern $18.00 - Adam Curling
Porter-Bass Vineyards
Silver 2005 Zinfandel Russian River Valley $24.00 - Andre Mack
Silver 2007 Chardonnay, Estate Russian River Valley $34.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Premius
Silver 2006 Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux $10.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
PromisQous
Silver NV Red Table Wine California $12.00 - Desi Echavarrie - Megan Yelenosky
Gold NV Pinot Grigio California $12.00 - Desi Echavarrie
Purple Cowboy
Silver 2007 Tenacious Red Paso Robles $12.00 - Lisa Redwine
Silver 2007 Night Rider Merlot Paso Robles $12.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Quady Winery
Silver 2007 Elysium, Black Muscat Dessert Wine California $16.99 - Brian Donegan - Desi Echavarrie - Megan Yelenosky
Silver 2007 Essensia, Orange Muscat Sweet Desert Wine California $16.99 - Adam Curling
Quivira Vineyards
Silver 2007 Grenache, Wine Creek Ranch Dry Creek Valley $26.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Gold 2006 Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley $20.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Fig Tree Vineyard Dry Creek Valley $18.00 - Adam Curling
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyard
Silver 2008 Gruner Veltliner Umpqua Valley $24.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Rocca Delle Macie
Platinum 2005 Chianti Classico Riserva Chianti Classico DOCG $25.99 - Megan Yelenosky
Rock Wall Wine Co
Gold 2007 Zinfandel Sonoma County $25.00 - Brian Donegan - Desi Echavarrie
Roth Estate
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley $40.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Roundhouse
Silver 2006 Cabernet Sonoma County $24.99 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Silver 2006 Zinfandel Russian River Valley $24.99 - Andre Mack
Sagebrush Annie's
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Barbara County $42.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Gold 2008 Zinfandel Santa Barbara County $32.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Sartori
Gold 2007 Ferdi, Estate Collection Veronese $16.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Schramsberg Vineyards Co
Gold 2006 Blanc de Blancs North Coast $36.00 - Andre Mack
Gold 2006 Brut Rose North Coast $41.00 - Jared Heber
Silver 2001 J. Schram North Coast $100.00 - Jared Heber
Sebeka
Silver 2007 Cabernet Pinotage Western Cape $10.00 - Brian Donegan - Desi Echavarrie - Megan Yelenosky
Silver 2007 Shiraz Pinotage Western Cape $10.00 - Desi Echavarrie - Megan Yelenosky
Silver 2008 Chenin Blanc Western Cape $10.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Segura Viudas
Gold NV Aria Brut Catalonia $14.00 - Andre Mack
Silver NV Aria Pinot Noir Catalonia $14.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Sequana
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir, Sarmento Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands $32.00 - Desi Echavarrie - Megan Yelenosky
Gold 2007 Pinot Noir, Dutton Ranch Green Valley of Russian River $40.00 - Desi Echavarrie - Megan Yelenosky
Shadow Ranch
Silver 2007 Syrah El Dorado $24.00 - Brian Donegan
Silver 2007 Zinfandel El Dorado $20.00 - Jared Heber
Silver 2008 Sauvignon Blanc El Dorado $17.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Shooting Star
Silver 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Lake County $12.50 - Jared Heber
Gold 2007 Merlot Lake County $12.50 - George Skorka
Silver 2007 Syrah Lake County $11.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Gold 2007 Zinfandel Lake County $13.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Silkwood Wines
Gold 2007 Petite Sirah Stanislaus County $39.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
South Coast Winery
Gold 2008 Estate Fume Temecula Valley $20.00 - Adam Curling
Silver 2008 Grenache Rose Temecula Valley $14.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2006 Petite Verdot Temecula Valley $22.00 - Megan Yelenosky
Silver 2007 Zinfandel Cucamonga Valley $24.00 - Jared Heber
Silver NV Gewurztraminer Sparkling Wine Temecula Valley $18.00 - Jared Heber
St. Lucas
Silver NV Brut Mendoza $10.00 - Andre Mack
Steele Wines
Platinum 2005 Zinfandel, DuPratt Vineyard Mendocino Ridge $24.00 - Jared Heber
Silver 2007 Chardonnay, Steele Cuvee California $18.00 - Desi Echavarrie
Gold 2007 Pinot Blanc Santa Barbara County $15.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Platinum 2007 Viognier Lake County $16.00 - George Skorka
Stonestreet
Silver 2005 Legacy Alexander Valley $75.00 - Megan Yelenosky
Silver 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley $42.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Silver 2006 Chardonnay, Red Point Alexander Valley $45.00 - Anani Lawson
Tandem
Gold 2006 Pinot Noir, Sangiacomo Vineyard Sonoma Coast $45.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Silver 2006 Pinot Noir, Auction Block Sonoma County $60.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Gold 2006 Chardonnay, Lorenzo Vineyard Russian River Valley $42.00 - George Skorka - Anani Lawson
Platinum 2007 Chardonnay, Sangiacomo Vineyard Sonoma Coast $32.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Tapena
Silver 2008 Rose Tierra De Castilla $10.00 - Megan Yelenosky - Desi Echavarrie
Thomas George Estates
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley $38.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Platinum 2007 Chardonnay Russian River Valley $32.00 - Megan Yelenosky
Gold 2008 Chardonnay, INOX, Stuhlmuller Vineyard Alexander Valley $32.00 - George Skorka
Gold 2008 Viognier Dry Creek Valley $28.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Gold 2008 Viognier Sonoma Valley $28.00 - Anani Lawson
Three Coins
Gold 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $30.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2005 Syrah, Lawer Family Vineyard Knights Valley $28.50 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Gold 2006 Syrah, Betsy's Vineyard Knights Valley $28.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Silver 2007 Chardonnay Oakville $24.00 - Mark Mendoza
Three Rivers Winery
Gold 2007 Merlot Columbia Valley $19.00 - George Skorka
Gold 2008 Chardonnay Columbia Valley $19.00 - Mark Mendoza
Silver 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Columbia Valley $19.00 - Mark Mendoza
Tom Eddy Winery
Gold 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $90.00 - George Skorka
Gold 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Dr. Crane Vineyard Napa Valley $115.00 - George Skorka - Anani Lawson
Topaz Wines
Gold 2004 Special Select Late Harvest Dessert Wine California $40.00 - Megan Yelenosky
Travaglini
Gold 2004 Gattinara Gattinara $33.99 - Megan Yelenosky - Desi Echavarrie
Trefethen Vineyards
Platinum 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll District $50.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Silver 2006 Merlot Oak Knoll District $35.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Truscott
Silver 2006 Old Vine Zinfandel Mendocino County $12.95 - Andre Mack
Turning Leaf
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon California $7.99 - George Skorka
Gold 2007 Pinot Grigio Pfalz $7.99 - Megan Yelenosky
Two Angels
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mayacamus Mountain Sonoma Valley $27.99 - Anani Lawson
Silver 2007 Petite Sirah High Valley $19.99 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2008 Zinfandel, Angel's Secret Lake County $19.99 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Gold 2008 Sauvignon Blanc High Valley $15.99 - Lisa Redwine
Unionville Vineyards
Silver 2008 Lafayette's Pride New Jersey $11.95 - Desi Echavarrie
Gold 2008 Pinot Noir New Jersey $35.95 - Megan Yelenosky
Uptick Vineyards
Gold 2007 Syrah Russian River Valley $36.00 - Desi Echavarrie - Brian Donegan
Silver 2008 Chardonnay Russian River Valley $24.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Valdubon
Silver 2003 Crianza Ribera Del Duero $18.00 - Lisa Redwine
Vaza
Silver 2004 Crianza Rioja $15.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2008 Cosecha Rioja $15.00 - Mark Mendoza
Ventana Vineyards
Gold 2007 Due Amici, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $28.00 - Brian Donegan
Gold 2007 Rubystone, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $18.00 - Andre Mack
Silver 2008 Orange Muscat, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $18.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Gold 2007 Pinot Noir, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $28.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Gold 2007 Syrah, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $18.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Gold 2006 Tempranillo, 'La Danza', Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $28.00 - Megan Yelenosky - Desi Echavarrie
Gold 2007 Chardonnay, Gold Stripe, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $18.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Gold 2008 Gewurztraminer, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $16.00 - Anani Lawson
Platinum 2008 Pinot Gris, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $18.00 - George Skorka
Silver 2008 Riesling, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $18.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Silver 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $16.00 - Lisa Redwine
Verge Vineyards
Silver 2007 Scout's Honor Napa Valley $38.00 - Brian Donegan - Desi Echavarrie - Megan Yelenosky
Villa Bellangelo
Silver 2008 Dry Riesling Finger Lakes $17.99 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2008 Semi-Dry Riesling Finger Lakes $14.99 - George Skorka
Villa San-Juliette
Gold 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles $14.99 - Jared Heber
Gold 2007 Merlot Paso Robles $14.99 - Anani Lawson
Silver 2007 Petite Sirah Paso Robles $14.99 - Jesse Rodriguez
Gold 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Paso Robles $12.99 - Lisa Redwine - Adam Curling
Vina Robles
Platinum 2006 Signature Paso Robles $39.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Silver 2006 Syree Paso Robles $39.00 - Desi Echavarrie
Gold 2007 Petite Sirah, Jardine Vineyard Paso Robles $26.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2008 Chardonnay Monterey $19.00 - Desi Echavarrie
Vionta
Silver 2008 Albarino Rias Baixas $19.00 - Jesse Rodriguez - Mark Mendoza
Volcano Vineyards
Gold 2006 Merlot, Fortmiller Vineyard Rogue Valley $24.00 - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2006 Syrah, Lakeside Serenade Vineyards Rogue Valley $29.00 - Brian Donegan
Wolf Blass
Gold 2007 Riesling, Gold Label Adelaide $22.00 - Adam Curling - Lisa Redwine
Wollersheim Winery
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir American $14.00 - Jared Heber - Andre Mack
Platinum 2008 Prairie Fume American $9.00 - George Skorka
Writer's Block
Silver 2007 Cabernet Franc Lake County $16.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2007 Malbec Lake County $14.00 - George Skorka
Gold 2006 Petite Sirah Lake County $15.00 - Mark Mendoza - Jesse Rodriguez
Silver 2007 Roussanne Lake County $16.00 - Anani Lawson - George Skorka
Yangarra Estate Vineyard
Silver 2007 Old Vine Grenache, Estate Vineyard McLaren Vale $25.00 - Adam Curling
Gold 2007 Shiraz, Estate Vineyard McLaren Vale $25.00 - Anani Lawson
