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ATLANTIC SEABOARD WINE ASSOCIATION SIXTH ANNUAL WINE COMPETITION ***PRESS RELEASE*** July 22, 2010 For Immediate Release The Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association held the Sixth Annual Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition July 17 and 18 in Haymarket, Virginia. 110 wineries from eleven Atlantic Seaboard states entered 538 wines in the competition. The Best of Show was awarded to Rosemont of Virginia Winery for their2007 Meritage. Additionally, thirty two Best of Category awards were earned by wineries representing six states. 34 Gold Medals, 111 Silver Medals, and 188 Bronze Medals were also awarded to wines in the competition. All wines were judged by a team of twenty experienced judges, coming from seven states. These judges range from wine makers, wine retailers, sommeliers, wine educators, wine writers, wine importers, and club beverage managers. The Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition is run by the Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association, formerly known as the Vinifera Winegrowers Association. This non-profit organization is charged with promoting the wine industry along the east coast of the United States and sponsors many events, both regionally and nationally, to that means. They also annually sponsor the Virginia Wine Festival®. Further information about the Association can be found at www.vwga.org. The complete listing of winning wines and judges will also be available on the website. If there are any questions, please call Carl Brandhorst, ASWA President, at (703) 323- 6873. ## ATLANTIC SEABOARD WINE ASSOCIATION 2010 ATLANTIC SEABOARD WINE COMPETITION July 17, 18, 2010 Results: 1 BEST OF SHOW 2007 Meritage by ROSEMONT OF VIRGINIA, VA Best of Category Bordeaux-Style Red Blends 2007 Meritage by Rosemont of Virginia, VA Cabernet Franc 2007 Cabernet Franc by Ospreys Dominion Vineyards, Ltd., NY Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Rockawalkin by Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn, VA Chambourcin 2007 Chambourcin by Alba Vineyard, NJ Chardonnay 2007 Chardonnay by Bordeleau Winery, MD Gewurztraminer 2008 Gewurztraminer by Dr. Konstantin Frank, NY Merlot 2007 Merlot by Heritage Vineyards, NJ Norton 2008 Norton Reserve by Cooper Vineyards, VA Other Red Vinifera Blends 2009 Red Star by Veritas Winery, VA Other Red Vinifera Varietals 2008 Petit Verdot by Veritas Winery, VA Other White Hybrid/NA Varietal 2008 Vignoles by Presque Isle Wine Cellars, PA Other White Vinifera Varietals 2009 Petit Manseng by Pearmund Cellars, VA 2 Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio 2008 Pinot Grigio by AmRhein Wine Cellars, VA Pinot Noir 2008 Pinot Noir by Oak Summit Vineyard, NY Port-styled Wines NV Port by Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, NY Red Interspecific Blends 2008 Cuvee Laurent by DelFosse Winery, VA Riesling 2009 Dry Riesling by Glenora Wine Cellars, NY Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Hildersham by Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn, VA Seyval Blanc 2009 Seyval Blanc by Lake Anna Winery, VA Sparkling Hybrid/NA Wines NV 30th Anniversary Extra Dry by Lucas Vineyards, NY Sparkling Vinifera Wines 2004 Brut by Chateau Frank, NY Sweet Red Wines (RS above 4 %) NV Bigfoot Shadows by Allegheny Cellars Winery, PA Sweet White/Blush Hyb/NA (RS above 4 %) 2007 Kenmar by Veritas Winery, VA Sweet White/Blush Vinif. (RS above 4 % ) 2008 Riesling - Bunch Select Late Harvest by Dr. Konstantin Frank, NY Syrah/Shiraz 2007 DeChiel Syrah by Rockbridge Vineyard, VA Traminette 2009 Traminette by Barrel Oak Winery, VA Vinifera Blush/Rose Wines 2008 Pinot Noir Rose by Glenora Wine Cellars, NY Viognier 2009 Les Vert D Anges Viognier by Keswick Vineyards, VA White Hybrid/NA Blends 2009 Lucas Blues by Lucas Vineyards, NY White Interspecific Blends 2009 Sommet Blanc by Paradise Springs Winery, VA 3 White Muscadine/Scuppernong 2009 Somerset by Vineyards on the Scuppernong, NC White Vinifera Blends 2009 White Star by Veritas Winery, VA 32 Best of Category Winners Gold Medal Winners 2006 AMV Tete de Cuvee 06 by Afton Mountain Vineyards, VA 2007 Chambourcin by Alba Vineyard, NJ NV Bigfoot Shadows by Allegheny Cellars Winery, PA 2008 Pinot Grigio by AmRhein Wine Cellars, VA 2008 Hildersham by Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn, VA 2009 Viognier by Black Ankle Vineyards, MD 2007 Chardonnay by Bordeleau Winery, MD 2004 Brut by Chateau Frank, NY 2008 Viognier by Chateau Morrisette, VA 2008 Church Creek Cabernet Franc by Chatham Vineyards & Winery, VA 2008 Gewurztraminer by Dr. Konstantin Frank, NY 2008 Riesling - Bunch Select Late Harvest by Dr. Konstantin Frank, NY 2008 Del Fino Rosso by Gadino Cellars, VA 2009 Dry Riesling by Glenora Wine Cellars, NY NV Port by Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, NY 2007 Merlot by Heritage Vineyards, NJ 2008 Pinot Grigio by Hopewell Valley Vineyards, NJ 2009 Les Vert D Anges Viognier by Keswick Vineyards, VA 2009 Riesling by Knapp Vineyards Winery & Restaurant, NY NV 30th Anniversary Extra Dry by Lucas Vineyards, NY 2008 Pinot Noir by Oak Summit Vineyard, NY 2007 Cabernet Franc by Ospreys Dominion Vineyards, Ltd., NY 2007 Reserve Merlot by Ospreys Dominion Vineyards, Ltd., NY 2008 Cabernet Franc by Paradise Springs Winery, VA 2008 Viognier by Pearmund Cellars, VA 2008 Petit Verdot by Pollak Vineyards, VA 2009 Chardonnay Reserve by Rockbridge Vineyard, VA 2007 Meritage by Rosemont of Virginia, VA NV Crimson Sky by Sharrott Winery, NJ 2008 Reserve Chardonnay by Sunset Hills Vineyards, VA 2008 Cabernet Franc Reserve by Veritas Winery, VA 4 2008 Petit Verdot by Veritas Winery, VA 2009 Somerset by Vineyards on the Scuppernong, NC 2007 Adagio by Williamsburg Winery, Ltd., VA 34 Gold Medal Winners Silver Medal Winners 2007 Heritage by Alba Vineyard, NJ 2009 Riesling by Alba Vineyard, NJ NV Bull Hill Blush by Allegheny Cellars Winery, PA 2007 Rockawalkin by Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn, VA 2007 Cabernet Franc Reserve by Barboursville Vineyards, VA 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve by Barboursville Vineyards, VA 2008 Cabernet Franc by Barrel Oak Winery, VA 2008 Petit Verdot by Barrel Oak Winery, VA 2009 Traminette by Barrel Oak Winery, VA 2007 Merlot by Belhurst Estate Winery, NY 2009 Semi-Dry Riesling by Belhurst Estate Winery, NY 2008 Crumbling Rock by Black Ankle Vineyards, MD 2008 Lemberger by Briar Valley Vineyard & Winery, PA NV Chatham Reserve by Brushy Mountain Winery, NC 2007 Red Silk by Cave Ridge Vineyard, VA 2007 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay by Chateau Lafayette Reneau, NY 2009 Dry Riesling by Chateau Lafayette Reneau, NY 2008 Chambourcin by Chateau Morrisette, VA 2008 Petit Verdot by Chateau Morrisette, VA 2008 Norton Reserve by Cooper Vineyards, VA 2008 Cuvee Laurent by DelFosse Winery, VA 2006 Meritage by DelFosse Winery, VA 2009 Unum by Democracy Vineyards, VA 2007 Velvet Revolution by Democracy Vineyards, VA 2009 Sauvignon Blanc by Doukenie Winery, VA 2008 Syrah by Doukenie Winery, VA 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon by Dr. Konstantin Frank, NY 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon by Elk Run Vineyards, MD 2008 Syrah by Elk Run Vineyards, MD 2009 Rosa Luna by Fabbioli Cellars, VA 2008 Meritage by First Colony Winery, VA 2007 Cabernet Franc by Flying Fox Vineyard, VA 2009 Fox White by Flying Fox Vineyard, VA 2008 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay by Fox Meadow Winery, VA 5 2007 Cabernet Franc by Fox Meadow Winery, VA 2009 Pinot Grigio by Fox Meadow Winery, VA 2008 Reserve Riesling by Fox Run Vineyards, Inc., NY 2008 Chardonnay by Frogtown Cellars, GA 2006 Merlot by Frogtown Cellars, GA 2006 Norton by Frogtown Cellars, GA NV Shotgun First Reload by Frogtown Cellars, GA 2008 Pinot Noir Rose by Glenora Wine Cellars, NY 2009 Riesling by Glenora Wine Cellars, NY 2009 Adieu by Gray Ghost Vineyards, VA 2008 Chardonnay by Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, NY 2009 Pinot Gris by Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, NY NV White Stag by Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, NY 2007 Thanksgiving Farm Meritage by Heimbuch Estate Vineyards & Winery, MD 2008 White Merlot by Horse Creek Winery / Perry Vineyards, GA 2006 Cabernet Franc by Ingleside Plantation Vineyards, VA 2009 Verdejo by Keswick Vineyards, VA 2008 Cabernet Franc by Knapp Vineyards Winery & Restaurant, NY NV Kat Knapp Pink by Knapp Vineyards Winery & Restaurant, NY 2007 Bell Haven Cabernet Franc by Lake Anna Winery, VA 2009 Seyval Blanc by Lake Anna Winery, VA 2008 Cabernet Franc by Lakewood Vineyards, Inc., NY 2008 Candeo by Lakewood Vineyards, Inc., NY 2008 Gewurztraminer by Lakewood Vineyards, Inc., NY 2009 Dry Riesling by Lucas Vineyards, NY 2009 Dry Rose by Lucas Vineyards, NY 2009 Lucas Blues by Lucas Vineyards, NY 2009 Dream by Narmada Winery, VA 2009 MOM by Narmada Winery, VA 2008 Reflection by Narmada Winery, VA 2007 Merlot by Ospreys Dominion Vineyards, Ltd., NY 2009 Chardonnay by Paradise Springs Winery, VA 2009 Sommet Blanc by Paradise Springs Winery, VA 2008 Touriga by Paradocx Vineyard, PA 2007 Ameritage by Pearmund Cellars, VA 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon by Pearmund Cellars, VA 2009 Petit Manseng by Pearmund Cellars, VA 2008 Chardonnay by Philip Carter Winery, VA 2008 Cleve by Philip Carter Winery, VA 2007 Meritage by Pollak Vineyards, VA 2009 Breton Bay Breeze by Port of Leonardtown Winery, MD 6 2008 Dornfelder by Presque Isle Wine Cellars, PA 2008 Vignoles by Presque Isle Wine Cellars, PA NV Viognier by Presque Isle Wine Cellars, PA NV Sparkling by Prince Michel Winery, VA 2006 Symbius by Prince Michel Winery, VA 2007 DeChiel Cabernet Franc by Rockbridge Vineyard, VA 2007 DeChiel Meritage by Rockbridge Vineyard, VA 2007 DeChiel Merlot by Rockbridge Vineyard, VA 2007 DeChiel Syrah by Rockbridge Vineyard, VA 2007 Vignoles by Rockbridge Vineyard, VA 2009 Chardonnay by Rosemont of Virginia, VA NV Merlot by Rosemont of Virginia, VA NV Les Trois Chien by Round Peak Vineyards, NC 2008 Cabernet Franc by Sharp Mountain