After 17 years as director of the venerable Monterey Wine Competition, I've come to expect the unexpected. So, surprised I wasn't when the hands went up en masse as we polled the judges on the one Vignoles in the showdown for Best of Show white wine this year.
Vignoles is a French hybrid grape that was developed in the first half of the 20th century to combat phylloxera, a microscopic bug that devastated the vineyards of Europe and North America at the turn of the century. Vignoles is planted widely in the East and Midwest of the United States because it copes well with growing conditions in those challenging environs.
Wines from Vignoles are made in varying styles from dry to sweet, much the way the German grape Riesling is used. Its characteristics are an expressive floral bouquet coupled with flavors and aromas of citrus fruits and pineapple, with refreshing acidity.
On this day at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, Calif., the Vignoles was on the sweet side at 7 percent residual sugar. It hailed from the James Arthur Vineyards of Nebraska. It retails for a modest $15 per 750ml bottle. The judges were all from the California wine industry, where grapes such as Vignoles are rarely discussed and almost never tasted.
Still, good wine is good wine, regardless of its origin or pedigree. To their eternal credit, the band of West Coast California-centric judges approached the task with an open mind and gave the 2009 James Arthur Vignoles enough votes to finish in a dead heat with Chateau Ste. Michelle's 2008 Eroica Dr. Loosen Riesling ($24) for Best of Show white wine at the 2010 Monterey Wine Competition.
All I can say to that is wow!
The MWC also awarded Best of Show honors in three other classifications, but those outcomes weren't nearly as startling. The Napa Valley's V. Sattui — historically one of the top medal-winning wineries in the country — captured Best of Show red with its 2007 Merlot ($25); the Gloria Ferrer 2002 Royal Cuvee Brut ($35) took Best of Show sparkling; and Kendall-Jackson's 2007 Late Harvest Riesling ($25 per 375ml bottle) was voted Best of Show dessert wine.
Medal Winners
Acre
Silver 2007 Merlot Central Coast $16.00
Silver 2008 Chardonnay Central Coast $16.00
Adler Fels
Gold 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Russian River Valley $24.95
Silver 2008 Gewürztraminer Russian River Valley $11.99
Alderbrook Winery
Silver 2007 Zinfandel, 'Old Vine' Dry Creek Valley $19.00
Baileyana Winery
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir, 'Grand Firepeak Cuvée' Edna Valley $33.00
Ballatore
Gold NV Gran Spumante California $7.99
Barefoot Bubbly
Silver NV Moscato Spumante California $10.99
Silver NV Extra Dry California $9.99
Barefoot Cellars
Silver NV White Zinfandel California $6.99
Silver NV Shiraz California $6.99
Silver NV Moscato California $6.99
Silver NV Pinot Grigio California $6.99
Bargetto Winery
Silver 2004 La Vita Santa Cruz Mountains $60.00
Gold 2008 Gewürztraminer Monterey County $15.00
Barnard Griffin Winery
Silver 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Columbia Valley $40.00
Silver 2007 Merlot Washington State $17.00
Bel Arbor Vineyards
Best of Show Rose 2008 White Zinfandel California $5.99
Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon California $5.99
Bella Sera
Silver 2008 Merlot Sicilia, Italy $6.99
Bianchi Winery
Silver 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, 'Heritage Selection' Lakeside Ranch Paso Robles $24.00
Silver 2006 Pinot Noir, 'Signature Selection' Garey Vineyard Santa Maria Valley $30.00
Platinum 2006 Syrah, 'Heritage Selection' Paso Robles $24.00
Silver 2008 Chardonnay 'Signature Selection' El Camino Vineyard Santa Barbara County $24.00
Silver 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, 'Signature Selection' Monterey $16.00
Big Ass Winery
Silver 2007 Big Ass Cab Napa Valley $17.95
Silver 2008 Big Ass Chard Napa Valley $14.95
Big House
Gold 2009 White California $12.00
Biltmore
Silver NV Century Red American $15.00
Silver NV Century White American $15.99
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Alexander Valley $24.99
Silver 2008 Reserve Pinot Noir Russian River Valley $24.99
Silver NV Chardonnay 'Sur Lies' American $10.99
Gold 2008 Chardonnay, Reserve Napa Valley $19.99
Silver NV Riesling American $10.99
Bixler Vineyards
Silver 2008 Union Island White California Delta $15.00
Black Swan
Silver 2008 Merlot South Eastern Australia $8.00
Silver 2008 Chardonnay South Eastern Australia $8.00
Silver 2009 Riesling South Eastern Australia $8.00
Bogle Vineyards
Silver 2007 Merlot California $9.00
Silver 2007 Petite Sirah California $11.00
Silver 2008 Riesling California $9.00
Silver 2008 Sauvignon Blanc California $9.00
Bonterra
Silver 2008 Rose Mendocino County $13.99
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino County $15.99
Silver 2007 Merlot Mendocino County $15.39
Silver 2007 Zinfandel Mendocino County $15.99
Bota Box
Silver 2008 Red California $4.75
Silver 2008 Shiraz California $4.75
Silver 2008 Chardonnay California $4.75
Silver 2008 Pinot Grigio California $4.75
Butterfield Station
Silver 2007 Merlot California $7.99
Ca' Momi
Silver 2007 Merlot Napa Valley $11.99
Gold NV Ca' Secco California $11.99
Cafe by Gallo Family Vineyards
Silver NV Cafe Chardonnay California $5.99
Callaway Vineyard & Winery
Gold 2009 Rose of Sangiovese Temecula $18.00
Silver 2009 Muscat Canelli Temecula $18.00
Camelot
Platinum 2007 Chardonnay California $9.00
Cardinal Zin
Silver 2007 Beastly Old Vines California $19.99
Carmichael Vintners
Gold 2006 Sangiovese 'Sa Vini' Monterey County $20.00
Silver 2007 Syrah 'Sur Le Pont' Monterey County $20.00
Silver 2008 Pinot Grigio 'Grigio E Bianco' Monterey County $18.00
Castello Banfi
Gold 2008 Centine Bianco Toscana, Italy $12.00
Silver 2009 Rosa Regale Brachetto d'Acqui, Italy
Chateau Sinnet
Silver 2008 White Merlot San Antonio Valley $16.00
Chateau Ste Michelle
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Canoe Ridge Estate Horse Heaven Hills $38.00
Gold 2006 Ethos Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley $38.00
Silver 2007 Chardonnay, Cold Creek Vineyard Columbia Valley $26.00
Gold 2008 Dry Riesling Columbia Valley $12.00
Best of Show White 2008 Eroica Riesling, Dr. Loosen Columbia Valley $24.00
Chesterfield Cellars
Silver 2005 Kelsey's Kuvee Santa Ynez $29.00
Chockstone
Silver 2008 Shiraz Grampians, Australia $22.00
Gold 2009 Riesling Grampians, Australia $18.00
Coastline
Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles $9.99
Silver 2008 Chardonnay Monterey County $9.99
Silver 2008 Pinot Grigio Monterey County $9.99
Cocca Di Papa
Silver 2008 Chianti Tuscany, Italy $12
Concannon Vineyard
Silver 2007 Glen Ellen Merlot California $5.99
Silver 2008 Pinot Noir, 'Limited Release' Central Coast $16.00
Platinum 2007 Petite Sirah, 'Conservancy' Livermore Valley $38.00
Silver 2006 Petite Sirah, 'Captain Joe's' Livermore Valley $30.00
Silver 2006 Syrah, Reserve Livermore Valley $25.00
Silver 2007 Zinfandel, Reserve Livermore Valley $25.00
Silver 2008 Chardonnay, 'Selected Vineyard' Central Coast $10.00
Platinum 2008 Chardonnay, 'Conservancy' Livermore Valley $14.00
Silver 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Reserve Monterey County $18.00
Copa Del Rey
Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley, Chile $12.00
Silver 2008 Chardonnay Rapel Valley, Chile $12.00
Coyote Creek
Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon California $7.99
Silver 2008 Merlot California $7.99
Silver 2008 Chardonnay California $7.99
Crooked Vine Winery
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown Livermore Valley
Cru
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir, 'Vineyard Montage' Central Coast $24.00
Cupcake
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast $14.00
Silver 2007 Merlot Central Coast $12.00
Silver 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand $12.00
Cycles Gladiator
Silver 2007 Merlot California $9.99
Silver 2008 Chardonnay Central Coast $9.99
D & S
Silver 2007 Proprietary Red Wine California $22.00
Dancing Coyote
Silver 2009 Gewürztraminer, Estate Grown Clarksburg $10.99
Darcie Kent Vineyards
Silver 2007 Merlot, Picazo Vineyard Livermore Valley $30.00
Silver 2007 Zinfandel, De Mayo Vineyards Livermore Valley $30.00
Silver 2008 Chardonnay, West Pinnacles Vineyard Monterey County $24.00
Davis Bynum Winery
Gold 2007 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley $35.00
De Tierra
Silver 2006 Pinot Noir, Silacci Vineyard Monterey $32.00
Silver 2008 'Tin Man' Chardonnay Monterey $20.00
Silver 2007 Chardonnay, Coast View Vineyard Monterey $20.00
Platinum 2007 Chardonnay, Estate Monterey $28.00
Domaine Ste. Michelle
Silver NV Blanc de Blancs Columbia Valley $13.00
Platinum NV Brut Columbia Valley $13.00
Drytown Cellars
Gold NV Red on Red California $19.00
Silver 2008 Cabernet Franc Amador County $18.00
DVF Wines
Silver 2008 Bota Box Zinfandel, Old Vine California $4.00
E.B. Foote Winery
Silver 2006 Perfect a Trois Wahluke Slope $18.00
Silver 2007 Northwest Duet Columbia Valley $18.00
Silver 2007 Remembrance Columbia Valley $24.00
Silver 2006 Merlot, Arianses Vineyard Wahluke Slope $18.00
Eagle's Trace
Gold 2004 Latitude 38, Estate Grown Napa Valley $95.00
Silver 2006 Pinot Noir, Valhalla Vineyard Napa Valley $60.00
Eberle Winery
Gold 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Paso Robles $34.00
Silver 2007 Sangiovese Paso Robles $23.00
Gold 2007 Zinfandel, Steinbeck/Wine-Brush Vineyards Paso Robles $25.00
Silver 2009 Muscat Canelli, Estate Paso Robles $15.00
Gold 2008 Viognier, Mill Road Vineyard Paso Robles $20.00
Elsa Bianchi
Silver 2009 Malbec Mendoza, Argentina $8.99
EOS Estate Winery
Platinum 2007 French Connection Paso Robles $18.00
Silver 2006 Petite Sirah Paso Robles $18.00
Gold 2006 Petite Sirah, Private Reserve Paso Robles $25.00
Gold 2008 Chardonnay Central Coast $13.50
Falkner Winery
Silver 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Temecula Valley $18.95
Fetzer Vineyards
Silver 2007 Merlot California $8.99
Silver 2008 Chardonnay California $8.99
Gold 2008 Gewürztraminer California $9.99
Silver 2008 Riesling California $9.99
Fish Eye Winery
Platinum 2009 Pinot Noir South Eastern Australia $7.00
Fleur de California
Gold 2007 Pinot Noir Carneros $17.00
Folie a Deux Winery
Silver 2008 Merlot Napa Valley $24.00
Silver 2007 Zinfandel Amador County $18.00
Fortino Winery
Platinum 2007 Charbono Santa Clara Valley $29.00
French Maid
Gold 2007 Merlot Vins de Pays d'Oc, France $11.00
Gallo Twin Valley
Gold NV White Zinfandel California $4.99
Silver NV Moscato California $4.99
Glen Ellen Winery
Gold 2008 Zinfandel Rose California $5.99
Gloria Ferrer
Silver 2006 Merlot Carneros $19.00
Silver 2005 Pinot Noir, Gravel Knob Carneros $40.00
Silver NV Sonoma Brut Sonoma County $20.00
Silver NV Va de Vi Sonoma County $22.00
Platinum 2006 Brut Rose Carneros $32.00
Best of Show Sparkling 2002 Royal Cuvée Carneros $35.00
Silver 1999 Carneros Cuvée Carneros $50.00
Goose Watch Winery
Silver NV Classic Cream Sherry Finger Lakes $15.00
Silver 2007 Chambourcin Finger Lakes $13.00
Silver 2008 Traminette Finger Lakes $11.99
Silver 2008 Pinot Grigio Finger Lakes $16.00
Grgich Hills Estate
Silver 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown Napa Valley $60.00
Platinum 2007 Chardonnay, Estate Grown Napa Valley $42.00
Platinum 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Grown Napa Valley $30.00
Hagafen Cellars
Silver 2007 Syrah Napa Valley $32.00
Platinum 2008 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma Coast $30.00
Gold 2008 Roussanne, Ripken Vineyard Lodi $18.00
Silver 2009 White Riesling, Mayeri Vineyard Napa Valley $24.00
Gold 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley $18.00
Hahn Estates
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir Monterey $12.00
Gold 2007 Pinot Noir, 'SLH Estate' Santa Lucia Highlands $29.00
Silver 2007 Syrah, 'SLH Estate' Santa Lucia Highlands $27.00
Halter Ranch
Silver 2007 Syrah Paso Robles $28.00
Hearthstone
Silver 2007 Lodestone Paso Robles $25.00
Silver 2007 Pearl Paso Robles $22.00
Gold 2007 Pinot Noir Paso Robles $30.00
Helfrich
Silver 2008 Gewürztraminer Vin d'Alsace, France $12.00
Herding Cats
Silver NV Chardonnay/Viognier Western Cape, South Africa $7.99
Silver NV Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay Western Cape, South Africa $7.99
Heron Hill Vineyards
Silver 2007 Riesling, Ingle Vineyard Finger Lakes $17.99
Silver 2008 Semi-Sweet Riesling New York $12.99
Hess Select
Silver 2008 Chardonnay Monterey $11.00
Horse Play
Silver 2007 Rollicking Red California $12.00
Huntington
Gold 2007 Petite Sirah California $14.00
Hyatt Vineyards
Silver 2006 Merlot Rattlesnake Hills $9.99
J. Lohr
Platinum 2006 Cuvée St. E Paso Robles $50.00
Silver 2006 Cuvée POM Paso Robles $50.00
Gold 2006 Cuvée PAU Paso Robles $50.00
Silver 2007 Los Osos Merlot Paso Robles $15.00
Silver 2009 Wildflower Valdiguie Monterey $8.50
Gold 2007 Tower Road Petite Sirah Paso Robles $35.00
Silver 2007 South Ridge Syrah Paso Robles $15.00
Silver 2007 October Night Chardonnay Arroyo Seco $25.00
James Arthur Vineyards
Silver 2009 Brianna Nebraska $16.00
Silver 2009 Edelweiss Nebraska $17.00
Best of Show White 2009 Vignoles Nebraska $15.00
Jargon
Silver 2008 Pinot Noir California $16.99
Jazz Cellars
Silver 2007 Syrah, Las Madres Vineyard Carneros $34.00
Silver 2007 Syrah Mendocino County $32.00
Silver 2008 Viognier, Catie's Corner Vineyard Russian River Valley $28.00
Jefferson Vineyards
Gold 2008 Petite Verdot Virginia $18.95
Jekel Vineyards
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Arroyo Seco $14.99
Joyce Vineyards
Silver 2006 Merlot, Michael Vineyard Carmel Valley $50.00
Kate & Cassie
Silver NV Kate & Cassie Red California $11.99
Silver NV Kate & Cassie Pinot Grigio California $11.99
Kendall-Jackson
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Vintner's Reserve Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino $20.00
Silver 2007 Merlot, Grand Reserve Sonoma County $28.00
Silver 2006 Pinot Noir, Grand Reserve Monterey County $25.00
Silver 2007 Syrah, Vintner's Reserve California $15.00
Gold 2007 Zinfandel, Vintner's Reserve Mendocino County $15.00
Platinum 2008 Chardonnay, Vintner's Reserve California $15.00
Silver 2008 Pinot Gris, Grand Reserve Monterey County $20.00
Silver 2008 Riesling, Vintner's Reserve Monterey County $12.00
Best of Show Dessert 2007 Late Harvest Riesling Arroyo Seco $25.00
Gold 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Vintner's Reserve California $12.00
Kitchen Sink
Silver NV Red Table Wine California $9.99
Kluge Estate
Silver NV Kluge Estate CRU Albemare County, Monticello $21.00
Korbel Champagne Cellars
Silver NV Brandy XS California $10.00
Silver NV Brandy VSOP 'Gold Reserve' California $15.00
Silver 2007 Natural Russian River Valley $13.00
Silver NV Extra Dry California $11.00
Silver NV Brut Rose California $11.00
La Rusticana d'Orsa
Silver 2007 Cinque Santa Cruz Mountains $45.00
Lake Chelan Winery
Silver 2005 Maxium II Columbia Valley $45.00
Silver 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, River's Bend Estate Vineyard Columbia Valley $28.00
Lakewood Vineyards
Silver 2008 Abby Rose Finger Lakes $7.99
Lander Jenkins
Silver 2008 Chardonnay, Spirit Hawk California $15.00
Lange Twins
Silver 2006 Midnight Reserve Lodi $32.00
Platinum 2008 Viognier Clarksburg $16.00
Lava Cap Winery
Gold 2007 Barbera, Reserve El Dorado $18.00
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve El Dorado $20.00
Line Shack Winery
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon San Antonio Valley $15.00
Silver 2007 Petite Sirah San Antonio Valley $15.00
Little Black Dress
Platinum 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon California $10.99
Platinum 2008 Chardonnay California $10.99
Little Chica
Silver 2007 Tempranillo/Granacha 'Old Vine' La Tierra de Castilla, Spain $11.99
Lockwood Vineyard
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir 'Block 7' Estate Monterey $18.99
Silver 2008 Chardonnay, Estate Monterey $11.99
Silver 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Monterey $9.99
Loma Prieta Winery
Silver 2008 Pinot Noir, Saveria Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains $50.00
Loredona
Silver 2008 Riesling Monterey County $10.99
Lynfred Winery
Silver 2008 Seyval Blanc Illinois $17.00
Madria Sangria
Silver NV Tradicionale Sangria California $5.99
Maggio Family Vineyards
Gold 2006 Petite Sirah Lodi $9.99
Silver 2008 Chardonnay Lodi $9.99
Martin-Scott Winery
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir Columbia Valley $22.00
Melrose Vineyards
Silver 2007 Vintage Select Pinot Noir Umpqua Valley $18.00
Middle Sister
Silver NV Wicked White California $11.99
Gold NV Drama Queen Pinot Grigio California $11.99
Monogamy
Silver 2008 Chardonnay North Coast
Montevina
Silver NV Terra d' Oro Zinfandel Port Amador County $24.00
Silver 2007 Merlot California $10.00
Silver 2006 Zinfandel Amador County $12.00
Morlanda
Silver 2004 Red Wine, Priorat, Spain $48.00
Mount Aukum Winery
Platinum 2006 BDX El Dorado $26.00
Platinum 2006 Vertigo Fair Play $26.00
Silver 2007 'Ace of Hearts' El Dorado $28.00
Silver 2006 Petite Sirah, Reserve El Dorado $35.00
Silver 2006 Syrah Fair Play $26.00
Napa Cellars
Silver 2007 Zinfandel Napa Valley $22.00
Navarro Lopez
Silver 2006 Old Vines Crianza Valdepenas, Spain $12.99
Navarro Vineyards
Silver 1998 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley $29.00
Silver 2007 Syrah Mendocino $25.00
Platinum 2007 Zinfandel, 'Old Vine Cuvée' Mendocino $25.00
Gold 2008 Muscat Blanc Anderson Valley $19.00
Silver 2008 Chardonnay, Premiere Reserve Anderson Valley $25.00
Silver 2008 Pinot Gris Anderson Valley $19.00
Silver 2008 Riesling Anderson Valley, Mendocino $18.00
Gold 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, 'Cuvée 128' Mendocino $18.00
Nello Olivo
Platinum 2007 Toscanello El Dorado $37.50
Platinum 2006 Barbera El Dorado $30.00
Silver 2006 Petite Sirah El Dorado $30.00
Silver 2005 Primitivio El Dorado $23.00
Newman's Own
Silver 2007 Chardonnay California $11.99
Nicolson Ranch
Platinum 2007 Pinot Noir 'Cactus Hill' Sonoma Valley $50.00
Platinum 2007 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast $42.00
Silver 2008 Pinot Noir, Estate Sonoma Valley $38.00
Gold 2007 Syrah, 'Consentido' Sonoma Valley $40.00
Oak Leaf
Silver NV Merlot California $3.00
Silver NV Chenin Blanc/Pinot Grigio California $3.00
Oak Ridge Winery
Silver 2008 3 Girls Chardonnay Lodi $12.99
Paraiso Springs
Gold 2008 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands $25.00
Silver 2008 Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands $18.00
Penguin Bay Winery
Silver NV Percussion Finger Lakes $12.00
Penman Springs Vineyard
Gold 2008 Muscat Blanc, 'Dry Humour' Paso Robles $15.00
Pepi
Silver 2007 Pinot Grigio California $11.00
Pessagno Winery
Silver 2005 Port, Hames Valley Vineyard Hames Valley $36.00
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir Idyll Times Vineyard San Benito County $40.00
Silver 2007 Zinfandel, Idyll Times Vineyard San Benito County $21.00
Pianetta Winery
Silver 2007 Bilancio Monterey $36.00
Silver 2007 Petite Sirah Paso Robles $30.00
Promisqous
Silver NV Red California $11.99
Quady Winery
Silver 2008 Elysium, California Black Muscat California $16.99
Platinum 2008 Essensia, California Orange Muscat California $16.99
Raymond Burr Vineyards
Silver 2007 Cabernet Franc Dry Creek Valley $38.00
Redwood Creek
Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon California $7.99
Gold 2008 Zinfandel Lodi $7.99
Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyard
Silver 2008 Pinot Noir, Reserve Umpqua Valley $38.00
Silver 2008 Syrah, Estate Umpqua Valley $32.00
Gold 2008 Tempranillo, Estate Umpqua Valley $26.00
Silver 2008 Tempranillo, Reserve Umpqua Valley $38.00
Platinum 2009 Gruner Veltiner, Estate Umpqua Valley $24.00
Silver 2009 Gruner Veltiner, Estate Reserve Umpqua Valley $26.00
Ripken Vineyards & Winery
Silver 2006 Tempranillo 'El Matador' Lodi $22.00
Robert Oatley
Silver 2007 Chardonnay Mudgee, Australia $15.00
Silver 2009 Pinot Grigio South Australia $15.00
Robert Rue Vineyard
Silver 2007 Wood Road Zinfandel, Reserve Russian River Valley $32.00
Rock Wall Wine Company
Silver 2008 Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands $25.00
Gold 2008 Chardonnay Russian River Valley $35.00
Rodney Strong Vineyards
Gold 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Alexander Valley $22.00
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County $17.00
Silver 2007 Zinfandel, 'Knotty Vines' Sonoma County $18.50
Silver 2008 Chardonnay Sonoma County $13.50
Gold 2007 Chardonnay, 'Chalk Hill' Sonoma County $20.00
Silver 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, 'Charlotte's Home' Sonoma County $13.50
Rosenthal - The Malibu Estate
Gold 2005 Meritage Malibu Newton Canyon $60.00
Silver 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Malibu Newton Canyon $39.00
Gold 2005 'Block M' Cabernet Sauvignon Malibu Newton Canyon $70.00
Silver 2008 Chardonnay Malibu Newton Canyon $25.00
Rutherford Ranch
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $19.00
Gold 2008 Chardonnay Napa Valley $16.00
Silver 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley $15.00
Sagebrush Annie's
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Barbara County $42.00
San Antonio Winery
Silver 2006 Heritage Paso Robles $25.00
San Simeon Vineyard
Silver 2008 Pinot Noir Monterey $18.00
Silver 2006 Syrah Monterey $17.00
Sanctuary Vineyards
Silver 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Usibelli Vineyards Rutherford $30.00
Santa Barbara Winery
Platinum 2007 Chardonnay, Reserve Sta. Rita Hills $22.00
Saucelito Canyon
Silver 2008 Zinfandel, Estate Arroyo Grande Valley $30.00
Scheid Vineyards
Platinum 2007 Pinot Noir, Estate Monterey $30.00
Silver 2008 Rousanne, Huerhuero Vineyard Paso Robles $24.00
Silver 2007 Late Harvest Riesling, Estate Monterey $23.00
Scribner Bend Vineyards
Silver 2007 Cabernet Franc Clarksburg $14.95
Sea Glass
Silver 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Santa Barbara County $13.00
Sebeka
Silver 2008 Shiraz/Pinotage Western Cape, South Africa $10.00
Gold 2008 Chenin Blanc 'Steen' Western Cape, South Africa $10.00
Segura Viudas
Gold 2003 Mas d'Aranyo Tempranillo Penedes, $15.00
Gold 2005 Creu de Lavit Xarel-o Penedes, Spain $15.00
Shale Canyon Wines
Silver 2008 Zinfandel, Unti Vineyards Dry Creek Valley $25.00
Silver 2008 Chardonnay, Los Ositos Vineyard Monterey County $20.00
Shandel's Oppenlander Vineyard
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir Mendocino County $40.00
Silver Palm
Gold 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon $22.00
Sonoma Cutrer
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley $40.00
Silver 2008 Chardonnay, Estate Bottled Sonoma Coast $24.00
South Coast Winery
Platinum NV Black Jack Port Temecula Valley $38.00
Silver 2006 Sangiovese, 'Thunderbolt Block' Wild Horse Peak South Coast $34.00
Silver 2006 Syrah, 'Lone Boulder Ridge' Wild Horse Peak South Coast $34.00
Silver 2007 Chardonnay, Carter Estate Reserve Temecula Valley $22.00
Gold 2009 Pinot Grigio Temecula Valley $16.00
St James Winery
Platinum 2008 Cynthiana Ozark Highlands $6.99
Silver 2007 Seyval Ozark Mountain $11.99
Silver 2008 Vintner's Select Vignoles Ozark Mountain $8.99
Silver NV Riesling American $9.99
St. Supery
Silver 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $35.00
Gold 2009 Moscato North Coast $17.00
Silver 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley $20.00
Starborough
Silver 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand $13.00
Surfrider
Gold 2008 Chardonnay Edna Valley $21.00
Silver 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Edna Valley $19.00
Sutter Home Winery
Gold 2008 Sweet Red California $5.00
Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon California $5.00
Silver 2008 Zinfandel California $4.00
Platinum 2009 Moscato California $6.00
Silver 2008 Gewürztraminer California $6.00
Silver 2009 Riesling California $6.00
Swedish Hill Vineyard
Silver 2007 Optimus Finger Lakes $22.00
Silver NV Viking Red New York $8.99
Silver NV Blanc de Blanc Finger Lakes $14.99
Gold 2008 Cayuga White Finger Lakes $8.99
Gold 2008 Vidal Blanc Finger Lakes $11.99
Silver 2008 Dry Riesling Finger Lakes $15.99
Tangent
Silver 2008 Albarino Edna Valley $17.00
Silver 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, 'SIP Certified Sustainable' Edna Valley $13.00
Silver 2008 Viognier, Paragon Vineyard Edna Valley $20.00
Tapena
Silver 2008 Tapena Rose La Tierra de Castilla, Spain $10.00
Silver 2008 Tapena Garnacha Tierra de Castilla, Spain $10.00
Gold 2008 Tapena Tempranillo Tierra de Castilla, Spain $10.00
Platinum 2008 Tapena Verdejo Tierra de Castilla, Spain $10.00
Target Wine Cube
Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon California $15.39
Silver 2009 Chardonnay California $15.99
Tempra Tantrum
Silver 2008 Tempranillo/Shiraz Tierra de Castilla, Spain $10.00
Terra d'Oro Winery
Gold 2006 Forte Amador County/Napa County $32.00
Silver 2007 Sangiovese Amador County $18.00
Gold 2007 Zinfandel Amador County $18.00
Silver 2007 Zinfandel Home Vineyard Amador County $30.00
Thacher Winery
Silver 2006 Syrah, Coast View Vineyard Monterey County $30.00
Gold 2007 Triumvirate Reserve Zinfandel Paso Robles $36.00
The Brigantine
Silver 2008 Chardonnay, Reserve Sonoma County $12.00
Tin House Winery
Silver 2007 Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley $19.95
Gold 2005 Syrah Edna Valley $15.95
Tin Roof Cellars
Silver 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon California $10.00
Toad Hollow Vineyards
Silver 2005 Merlot, Reserve Richard McDowell Vineyard Russian River Valley $12.99
Gold 2006 Rod's Pride Pinot Noir Reserve Russian River Valley $27.99
Silver 2008 Francine's Selection Chardonnay Mendocino County $12.99
Trefethen Vineyards
Silver 2008 Dry Riesling, Estate Oak Knoll District $22.00
Turning Leaf
Silver 2008 White Zinfandel California $7.99
Silver 2008 Merlot California $7.99
V. Sattui Winery
Silver 2007 Cabernet Franc Alexander Valley $30.00
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Vittorio's Vineyard Napa Valley $35.00
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Preston Vineyard Napa Valley $45.00
Gold 2007 Suttui Family Cabernet Sauvignon California $19.75
Silver 2007 Merlot, Henry Ranch Los Carneros $29.00
Best of Show, Red 2007 Merlot Napa Valley $25.00
Silver 2007 Sattui Family Pinot Noir Los Carneros $36.00
Silver 2007 Petite Sirah North Coast $25.00
Silver 2007 Zinfandel, Eagle Point Ranch Mendocino County $30.00
Silver 2007 Zinfandel, Block Sears Vineyard Howell Mountain $40.00
Gold 2008 Muscat California $19.75
Gold 2009 Moscato Fizzante California $24.00
Silver 2008 Late Harvest White Riesling Napa Valley $29.00
Silver 2008 Chardonnay Los Carneros $26.00
Gold 2008 Chardonnay Napa Valley $19.75
Silver 2008 White Riesling California $19.75
Silver 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Vittorio's Vineyard Napa Valley $22.00
Valdubon
Silver 2005 Cosecha Ribera del Duero, Spain $15.00
Silver 2004 Reserva Ribera del Duero, Spain $24.00
Valentin Bianchi
Silver 2007 Famiglia Bianchi San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina $18.99
Vaza
Silver 2006 Crianza Rioja, Spain $15.00
Velocity Wine Cellars
Silver 2006 Velocity Rogue Valley $25.00
Ventana
Platinum 2007 Rubystone, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $18.00
Silver 2008 Dry Rosado, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $18.00
Silver 2007 Tempranillo, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $28.00
Platinum 2008 Orange Muscat, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $18.00
Silver 2008 Chardonnay, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $18.00
Platinum 2008 Gewürztraminer, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $16.00
Gold 2008 Riesling, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $18.00
Silver 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $16.00
Villa San-Juliette
Silver 2007 Chorum Paso Robles $20.00
Platinum 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles $15.00
Silver 2008 Merlot Paso Robles $15.00
Silver 2007 Petite Sirah Paso Robles $15.00
Vina Robles
Platinum 2007 Signature, Estate Cuvée Paso Robles $39.00
Gold 2007 Suendero Paso Robles $49.00
Silver 2007 Syree Paso Robles $39.00
Platinum 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Huerhuero Paso Robles $22.00
Silver 2007 Petite Sirah, Jardine Paso Robles $26.00
Weibel Family Vineyards & Winery
Silver NV Road i White Mendocino County $9.95
ZD
Silver 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $50.00
Gold 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Napa Valley $125.00
Silver 2008 Pinot Noir Carneros $40.00
Gold 2008 Chardonnay California $34.00
Silver 2007 Chardonnay, Reserve Napa Valley $55.00
