PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINE AWARDS--WINE with ALTITUDE!
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2010 People's Choice Wine Awards
Tasting & Competition
Sept. 26, 1 - 5 PM at Six Sigma
Note: Scroll down to see the 2010 Wine Adventure Raffle Prize results
ANNOUNCING...PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINE AWARDS--A Comprehensive Judging of Lake County Award Winning Wines
On September 26, 2010 the Lake County Winery Association will once again host the much talked about "People's Choice Wine Awards". At last year event, "Consumers were able to experience firsthand the depth and breadth of the quality wines being produced from Lake County fruit and by Lake County wineries," says Kaj Ahlmann, chairman of the Lake County Winery Association.
In mid-August, a prestigious panel of professional wine judges gathered at Langtry Estate & Vineyards in Middletown. They tasted through a few hundred wines and narrowed the field to a few dozen finalists in a variety of categories.
On Sunday, September 26th, the "people" will vote for their favorites among the judges' top picks--
The Consumer's Choice tasting event will be held at Six Sigma Ranch & Winery on Sunday, Sept. 26, 1 pm - 5 pm. Call to make your reservations today! 707-355-2762 or 707-994-4068.
The SECOND ANNUAL PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINE AWARDS A Comprehensive Judging of Lake County Award Winning Wines held at Langtry Estate & Vineyards in Middletown August 16-18, 2010.
Expert Judges Announce People’s Choice Wine Awards Top Picks
On August 17, 2010 the People’s Choice Wine Awards of Lake County, hosted by the Lake County Winery Association, held the first of two days of judging at Langtry Estate and Vineyards in Middletown, California.
Ten professional wine judging experts within the media, restaurant and hospitality, education, and retail wine industries tasted and evaluated the first round of wines made from a minimum of 75% Lake County winegrapes. The second and final phase of the judging will reconvene at Langtry Estate on Wednesday, August 18 at 9:00 a.m.
After blind tasting and evaluating the wines using a 100-point ranking system, the judges’ top picks for the day included:
Sauvignon Blanc: Guenoc 2009; Six Sigma Ranch 2009; Wildhurst 2009
Rosé: Gregory Graham 2008; Gregory Graham 2009; Moore Family Winery 2008
Zinfandel: Writer’s Block 2007; Brassfield Round Mountain 2006; Wildhurst Reserve 2007
Red Blends: Sol Rouge Gypsy Rouge 2007; Brassfield Eruption 2006; Obsidian Ridge Half Mile 2006
Syrah: Sol Rouge 2007; Gregory Graham 2007; Shooting Star 2007
The event’s presenting sponsor is the Lake County Winegrape Commission. Other event sponsors include Bella Vista Farming, Gregory Graham Winery, Synergy Glass, Jonas Oil, Pacini Wines, and Vintage 99 Label.
Consumers can look forward to tasting and choosing their favorites among the judges’ top picks at the 2010 Second Annual People’s Choice Wine Awards public tasting on Sunday, September 26 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Held at Six Sigma Ranch & Winery in Lower Lake, the blind tasting event enables wine lovers to choose their favorites among the judges’ top picks while enjoying good food and the scenic beauty of Six Sigma Ranch. Tickets are $35 at the door, $25 in advance and can be purchased on line at www.LakeCountyWineries.org.
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Second Annual Lake County People's Choice Wine Awards Competition featuring Ray Johnson as the Professional Director of the judging event.
The association is grateful to the following list of prestigious and notable wine judges:
Alder Yarrow--Wine blogger/Vinography.com--San Franciso
Wilford Wong--Cellarmaster Beverages & More; 35 year wine industry veteran--San Francisco
Sara & Monty Preiser--Publishers... The Preiser Key to Napa Valley--Florida
Lonny Abugow--Beverage Director Paragary Restaurant Group--Sacramento
Alan Kroft--Editor Mutineer Magazine,--Los Angeles
Deborah Parker Wong--Monthly columnist Tasting Panel Magazine & contributing writer to other publications including Sommelier Journal & Examiner.com--San Francisco
Traci Dutton--Sommelier Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant at CIA--Napa
Martha Dunne--Author WineGigs.com--Sacramento
Mike Dunne--Freelance wine writer; former wine/restaurant & food critic Sacramento Bee--Sacramento
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2010 WINE ADVENTURE RAFFLE PRIZE WINNERS--CONGRATULATIONS!
Grand Prize--Cellar Collection of Lake County Wines--Tami Barker
Langtry Estate Wooden Wine Box--Michael Goedde
Lake County Wine Package--
It's a Guy Thing Package--Steve Brown
Beauty is Skin Deep Package--
Kid's Corner--Darlene Serpa
Let's Eat Out Tonight One--Petra Bergstrom
Let's Eat Out Tonight Two--Wendy Ferrell
Kiss the Cook--Rick Pokomy
Garden Mania Package--Galen Bullock
Steele Wines Package--Carol Schoening
Ahhhhh Spa Gift--Marion Kaiser
Boar's Breath Restaurant Certificate--Bob Lemmeler
Ceago Vinegarden--W. Kobacker
Clearlake B & B--Ginger Rodriquez
Giants VS Dodgers Tickets--Kirk Mason
Featherbed Railroad B & B -- Diane McNeely
Golden Pear Day Spa gift--Pam Ayle
Twin Pine Casino-stay & dine--Eleanor Hamm
High Valley Vineyard one case of Fume--Karen Soffin
Lake County Wine Studiio--Jon Davison
Lakeport English Inn--Steve Furner
Linda Soloman-Ploeg Market gift bag--Sylvi Crocolto
Massage to Go--Loita M. Adrien
Moore Family Winery--D.E. Mallory
Rob Roy Gold Club--Andy Peterson
Rosa d'Oro #1--Donyale Meskell
Rosa d'Oro #2--Linda Sane
Saw Shop Bistro & Gallery--Cindy Hemsky
Sea Breeze Resort gift basket--Judy Michaels
Six Sigma Ranch and Vineyards--Ashy Valle
Snows Lake Vineyard--Robin Shank
Studio 175--Dena Barron
Tulip Hill Winery--William Bartolucci
Zino's Restaurante--Pat Grabham
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THE 2010 WINE ADVENTURE was FUN!
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Look for the video release soon
right here at the LCWA web site or on U-tube.
Fine wines of Lake County were served with delicious hors d'oeuvres during the Wine Adventure Weekend--the two day event featuring music, art, wine and good times.
The 7th Annual Lake County Wine Adventure will take place July 2011.
Come explore Lake County!
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LCWA IS NOW ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER!
www.facebook.com/LakeCountyWineries
twitter.com/LAKECOUNTYWINES
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LAKE COUNTY RISING
NEWS...
PRESS DEMOCRAT- June 23, 2010 by Peg Melnik
"Lake County has turned out to be a place where great fruit can be purchased..." stated winemaker Randy Mason of Napa Valley's Mason Cellars in the Wine of the Week article featuring Mason Cellar's Pomelo 2009 Sauvignon Blanc made from Lake County fruit.
WINE SPECTATOR- June 15, 2010 by James Laube
"Lake County has its plusses. Yet it has never gotten its due as a winegrowing area, even as its wines keep improving. ... On the day he (Derenoncourt) poured his new wines, the one that surprised me most was the Cabernet from Lake County.... the wines are damn good."
DECANTER MAGAZINE- April. 2010 by Linda Murphy
"Lake County: future promise"-- "...the view from the top of the Mayacamas Mountains, looking over Lake County, quietly making a name for its Cabs." Excerpts from Decanter article titled, "CALIFORNIA'S OTHER CABS Napa may get all the plaudits, but for true Cabernet lovers, Sonoma and Lake County increasingly have as much to offer, says LINDA MURPHY."
WINE SPECTATOR- February. 2010 by James Laube
"The Cameron Hughes Cabernet is also a reminder of how the quality of Lake County reds are on the rise. You see the Lake County appellation on more wines these days..."
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, February 7, 2010, written by Tim Teichgraeber
"How do you get from Napa Valley to Lake County? Just follow the Mayacamas Mountains --and the smart money."
"Experienced Napa growers have been flocking to the region north of Napa in search of prime Cabernet Sauvignon-growing conditions at a much cheaper price. Since 1997 the number of wineries in Lake County has increased from four to 32, at least doubling in the past four years. Total vineyard plantings have gone from 5,000 acres to 8,800 acres - up by almost 80 percent. With quality high and cost low, you will be seeing more wines carrying the Lake County name."
WINE ENTHUSIAST, December 2009 by Steve Heimoff
DESTINATIION: Lake County "Lakeside views, classic cuisine and world-class red are the draw in this charming California region."
APPELLATION-the tasting panel, Sept. 2008 by Deborah Parker Wong
"Lake County has long been a source of fruit for some of California's oldest and most prestigious brands. Now, the county's growers and artisan winemakers are stepping out with new labels and a value proposition that warrants a closer look at this pristine region."
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 2008 by Jaime Gross
"Today Lake County is one of the fastest-growing wine regions in the state, with more than 8,500 acres of vineyards, 5 distinct appellations and 25 wineries, compared to just 4 in 2002."
WINE NEWS, September 2008 by Tim Teichgraeber
"Lake County refines its Reds"--"If Lake County can routinely deliver this caliber of Cabernet, it may become one tof the finest Cabernet Sauvignon regions in the world."
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Check out the new Lake County in the following video provided by the Lake County Winegrape Growers
www.lakecountywinegrape.org/country/spotlight.php
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ABOUT LAKE COUNTY Lake County is one of the newest destinations for those looking to enjoy fine wines in a relaxed, down-to-earth, rural and breathtaking environment. This award-winning, yet unspoiled, and relatively undiscovered wine region is located just two hours by car from the San Francisco Bay area or the Pacific Coast. It surrounds Clear Lake, California’s largest natural freshwater lake, and sits at the foot of Mt. Konocti, a dormant, multiple volcano that forms a prominent and majestic landmark almost centered in Lake County. Mt. Konocti is responsible for crafting a wide range of elevations suitable for growing a wide selection of varietals.
Here in Lake County, it is the combination of the high elevation, rugged lands; the gentle slopping, rolling hillsides; the expansive fertile valley floor; and the spectacular and picturesque lake and lakeshore that provide the origin of Lake County’s highly acclaimed wines.
We invite you to explore Lake County vineyards and Lake County wineries...