2012 Official Results 2012 OHIO WINE COMPETITION Date: May 7-9, 2012 Location: Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, Ohio Competition Coordinator: Todd Steiner, OARDC, Wooster, OH Asst. Coordinator: Patrick Pierquet, OARDC, Wooster, OH Judges: • Ken Bement, Owner, Whet Your Whistle Wine Store, Madison, OH • Jill Blume, Enology Research Associate and Executive Director of The Indy International Wine Competition, Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN • Ken Bogucki, Proprietor and Executive Chef, The Wooster Inn, Wooster, OH • Kim Doty, Owner/Winemaker, French Lick Winery, French Lick, IN • Mark Fisher, Retail and Restaurants Reporter, Cox Media Group Ohio, Dayton OH • Jim Mihiloew, Certified Wine Educator and AWS Judge, Middleburg Heights, OH • Amy Payette, Director of Marketing, Grey Ghost Vineyards, Amissville, VA • Thomas Payette, Wine Judge, Winemaking Consultant, Rapidan, VA • Dr. Andy Reynolds, Professor of Viticulture and past Interim Director, Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute, Brock University, St. Catherine’s, Ontario, Canada • Chris Stamp, Owner/Winemaker, Lakewood Wine Cellars, Watkins Glenn, NY Entries: 268 Awards: CG (Concordance Gold): 20 Gold: 26 Silver: 73 Bronze: 71 2012 Ohio Wine Competition Best of Show Awards Overall Best of Show: Ravens Glenn Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007, American Best of Show White Wine: Ferrante Winery, Riesling, 2011, American Best of Show Red Wine: Ravens Glenn Winery, Rosso Grande, 2009, American Best of Show Blush/Rose: Henke Wines, Cellar Blush, 2011, American Best of Show Fruit / Specialty Wine: Ferrante Winery, Raspberry Blanc, Non-vintage, American Best of Show Sparkling Wine: Meier’s Wine Cellars, Reiem Spumante, Non-vintage, American Best of Show Dessert Wine: Breitenbach Wine Cellars, Solara Cream Sherry, Non-vintage, American 2012 Ohio Wine Competition Summary of Awards by Category CATEGORY WINERY WINE NAME VINTAGE APPELLATION MEDAL Pinot Gris/Grigio Debonne Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2010 Grand River Valley CG Pinot Gris/Grigio Burnet Ridge Pinot Gris 2011 Lake Erie S Pinot Gris/Grigio Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Pinot Grigio Signature Series 2011 Grand River Valley S Chardonnay Henke Wines Chardonnay 2010 American G Chardonnay Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Chardonnay Reserve 2010 Grand River Valley S Chardonnay Grand River Cellars Chardonnay 2009 Grand River Valley S Chardonnay Laurello Vineyards Chardonnay NV Lake Erie S Chardonnay Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Chardonnay Signature Series 2011 Grand River Valley B Chardonnay LaLeure Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve 2010 Geauga County B Chardonnay LaLeure Vineyards Chardonnay 2009 Geauga County B Chardonnay Valley Vineyards Chardonnay NV American B Chardonnay Winery at Versailles Chardonnay NV Ohio B Chardonnay Wyandotte Winery Blue Grotto NV Ohio B Riesling Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Riesling 2011 American CG Riesling Debonne Vineyards Riesling Reserve 2011 Grand River Valley G Riesling Maize Valley Riesling NV American G Riesling Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Golden Bunches Dry Riesling 2011 Grand River Valley S Riesling Heineman Winery White Riesling NV American S Riesling Laurello Vineyards Riesling NV Grand River Valley S Riesling Paper Moon Vineyards Silver Lining Dry Riesling 2011 Lake Erie S Riesling Brandeberry Winery Riesling 2011 American B Riesling Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Riesling Signature Series 2011 Grand River Valley B Riesling Grand River Cellars Riesling 2010 Grand River Valley B Riesling Henke Wines Riesling 2011 American B Riesling Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Riesling NV Lake Erie B Gewurztraminer Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Gewurztraminer Signature Series 2011 Grand River Valley G Gewurztraminer Breitenbach Wine Cellars Gewurztraminer NV Lake Erie S Vinifera White: Varietal - Geisenheim Stoney Ridge Winery Vineyard Dew NV American S Vinifera White: Varietal - Gruner Veltliner Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Gruner Veltliner 2011 Grand River Valley B Vinifera White: Blends Maize Valley Sinfully White NV American S Vinifera White: Blends Debonne Vineyards Jazz White NV Grand River Valley B Vinifera White: Blends Laurello Vineyards Josephine 2011 Grand River Valley B Vinifera Blush/Rosé Valley Vineyards Cabernet Franc Rose' 2011 Ohio River Valley B Merlot Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Merlot NV American S Merlot Henke Wines Merlot 2009 American S Merlot Grand River Cellars Merlot Reserve NV American B Merlot Maize Valley Merlot NV American B Shiraz/Syrah St. Joseph Vineyard Shiraz 2009 Grand River Valley G Shiraz/Syrah Valley Vineyards Syrah 2010 Ohio River Valley S Cabernet Franc Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Cabernet Franc Signature Series 2010 Grand River Valley S Cabernet Franc Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Cabernet Franc NV Lake Erie S Cabernet Franc Chateau Tebeau Cabernet Franc NV American B Cabernet Franc Debonne Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2009 Grand River Valley B Cabernet Franc Henke Wines Cabernet Franc 2010 American B *CG = Concordance Gold with all judges giving a gold medal designation 2012 Ohio Wine Competition Summary of Awards by Category CATEGORY WINERY WINE NAME VINTAGE APPELLATION MEDAL Cabernet Franc Silver Run Vineyard & Winery Western Reserve NV American B Cabernet Sauvignon Ravens Glenn Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 American CG Cabernet Sauvignon Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Ohio River Valley G Cabernet Sauvignon Valley Vineyards Cabernet Reserve 2010 Ohio River Valley G Cabernet Sauvignon Breitenbach Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon NV Lake Erie B Cabernet Sauvignon Camelot Cellars Lodi Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 California B Cabernet Sauvignon Henke Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 American B Cabernet Sauvignon Maize Valley Cabernet Sauvignon NV American B Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends Henke Wines Vendange a Trois 2010 American G Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends Vinoklet Brother Joe NV Ohio River Valley G Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends Perennial Vineyards Amazing Red NV American S Vinifera Red: Varietal - Sangiovese Ravens Glenn Winery Rosso Grande 2009 American CG Vinifera Red: Varietal - Barbera Maize Valley Secret Stash NV American S Vinifera Red: Varietal - Sangiovese St. Joseph Vineyard Sangiovese 2010 Grand River Valley S Vinifera Red: Varietal - Nebbiolo Camelot Cellars Barolo 2011 Not Listed B Vinifera Red: Blends Camelot Cellars Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre 2007 Australia S Vinifera Red: Blends Debonne Vineyards Cask 2010 Grand River Valley S Vinifera Red: Blends Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Vino Della Casa (Red) NV American S Vinifera Red: Blends Grand River Cellars Cask 1012 2010 Grand River Valley S Vinifera Red: Blends Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Cask 1012 NV Grand River Valley B Vinifera Red: Blends Grand River Cellars Austin's Red NV American B Seyval Terra Cotta Vineyards Seyval NV Ohio G Seyval Henke Wines Seyval 2010 American B Seyval Valley Vineyards Seyval 2011 Ohio River Valley B Seyval Wyandotte Winery Old Southern NV Ohio B Traminette Vinoklet Traminette NV Ohio River Valley G Traminette John Christ Winery Traminette NV American S Traminette Valley Vineyards Traminette 2011 Ohio River Valley B Vignoles John Christ Winery Vignoles NV Lake Erie G Vignoles Hanover Winery Vignoles NV American B Vidal Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Vidal Blanc 2011 Grand River Valley CG Vidal Valley Vineyards Vidal Blanc 2011 Ohio River Valley CG Vidal Brandeberry Winery Vidal Semidry 2011 Ohio S Vidal Henke Wines Vidal Blanc 2011 American S Vidal Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Vidal Blanc NV Lake Erie S Vidal Terra Cotta Vineyards Vidal Blanc NV Ohio S Vidal Brandeberry Winery Vidal Blanc Dry 2011 Ohio B Vidal Perennial Vineyards True North NV American B Vidal Ravens Glenn Winery Autumn Interlude 2011 Ohio B Hybrid White: Varietal - Cayuga John Christ Winery Cayuga White NV Lake Erie S Hybrid White: Varietal - Cayuga Terra Cotta Vineyards Cayuga White NV Ohio B Hybrid White: Varietal - LaCross Stoney Ridge Winery Elegant Farmer NV American S Hybrid White: Varietal - Brianna Stoney Ridge Winery Moonlight Cruise NV American B Hybrid White: Blends Valley Vineyards White Reflections NV Ohio River Valley CG *CG = Concordance Gold with all judges giving a gold medal designation 2012 Ohio Wine Competition Summary of Awards by Category CATEGORY WINERY WINE NAME VINTAGE APPELLATION MEDAL Hybrid White: Blends Barrel Run Crossing Winery Tipsy Conductor NV American S Hybrid White: Blends Heineman Winery Beach Glass Chablis NV Lake Erie B Hybrid White: Blends Old Firehouse Reflection of Lake Erie NV Lake Erie B Hybrid Blush/Rosé Henke Wines Cellar Blush 2011 American CG Hybrid Blush/Rosé Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Rosato NV American S Hybrid Blush/Rosé John Christ Winery Vin Gris Rose' NV Lake Erie S Hybrid Blush/Rosé Valley Vineyards Pink Reflections NV Ohio River Valley S Hybrid Blush/Rosé Silver Run Vineyard & Winery Buckeye Blend NV American B Chambourcin Debonne Vineyards Chambourcin 2009 Grand River Valley CG Chambourcin Hanover Winery Chambourcin NV American G Chambourcin Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Chambourcin NV Lake Erie B Chambourcin Vinoklet Cincinnatus NV Ohio River Valley B Hybrid Red: Blends Henke Wines Vin de Rouge 2011 American G Hybrid Red: Blends Ravens Glenn Winery Vino Della Casa 2011 Ohio G Hybrid Red: Blends Silver Run Vineyard & Winery Trading Post NV American S Hybrid Red: Blends Valley Vineyards Hillside Red NV American S Hybrid Red: Blends Valley Vineyards Red Reflections NV American S Hybrid Red: Blends Barrel Run Crossing Winery Engine Number 5 NV American B Hybrid Red: Blends Maize Valley Middle of the Road NV American