French Broad Vignerons Wine Competition 2026 Winners Annouced!
Commercial Best in Show and Gold Medal:
Gewurtztraminer – Penn Oaks Winery – Cooksville, MD
Amateur Best in Show and Gold Medal:
Camenere Syrah Blend – Tom Mincarelli
Silver Medal
Commercial:
Muller Thurgau – Penn Oaks Winery – MD
Riesling – Penn Oaks Winery – MD
Piesporter – Penn Oaks Winery – MD
Albarino – City Scape Winery – SC
Urban Red – City Scape Winery – SC
Pineapple Riesling – City Scape Winery – SC
Peach Chardonnay – Cat’s Paw Winery – SC
Petit Manseng – Golden Road Vineyards – NC
Amateur:
Merlot – Primitivo Blend – Tom Mincarelli
Syrah – Petite Sirah Blend – Tom Mincarelli
Cabernet Sauvignon – Malbec Bland – Tom Mincarelli
Chestnut – Chuck Blethen
Buffalo Berry – Chuck Blethen
Bronze Medal
Commercial:
Upstate Blush – City Scape Winery – SC
Pinot Noir – City Scape Winery – SC
Blueberry – Cat’s Paw Winery – SC
Pomegranate Zinfandel – Cat’s Paw Winery – SC
Regent – Penn Oaks Winery – MD
Rose – Penn Oaks Winery – MD
Amateur:
Tomato – Chuck Blethen
Persimmon Fig – Chuck Blethen
Kousa Dogwood Berry – Chuck Blethen
Katuah Muscadine – Chuck Blethen
Raspberry – Alan Staton
Bordeaux Blend – Joel Mazelis
French Broad Vignerons Wine Competition 2023
Commercial Competition Gold Medals
JoLo Winery, Pilot Mountain, North Carolina
Pilot Fog, 2022
Pilot Shadow, 2021
Carolus XII, 2021
Jolotage Reserve, 2022
Crimson Creek, 2022
Commercial Competition Silver Medals
JoLo Winery, Pilot Mountain, North Carolina
Jolotage, 2022
Cuvee Selection, 2021
Beach Bubbles, 2022
Golden Hallows, 2022
Golden Hallows Reserve, 2022
Rosé, 2022
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022
Devils Hill, 2022
Amateur Competition Silver Medals
Michael Dickson, Asheville, North Carolina
Zinfandel, 2022
Sauvignon Blanc, 2022
Commercial Competition Bronze Medals
River Dog Winery, Henrico, Virginia
River Breeze, NV
Amateur Competition Bronze Medals
Michael Dickson, Asheville, North Carolina
Chardonnay, 2021
2020 French Broad Vignerons Amateur Wine Competition
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL
2019 |
Red Blend (Petit Verdot, Primitivo) |
Michael Dickson |
2018 |
Tawny Port |
Rick Jelovsek |
GOLD MEDAL
2018 |
Black Currant/Cassis |
Chuck Blethen |
2016 |
Cabernet Franc |
Greg Cutt |
2018 |
Red Blend (Cabernet Sauvignon) |
Michael Dickson |
2018 |
Red Blend (Syrah, Petit Sirah, Petit Verdot, Primitivo) |
Tom Mincarelli |
2018 |
Marquette |
Tom Mincarelli |
2019 |
Red Blend (Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot) |
Tom Mincarelli |
SILVER MEDAL
2018 |
Katuah Muscadine |
Chuck Blethen |
NV |
Red Blend (Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Sirah) |
Greg Cutt |
2018 |
Petit Verdot |
Michael Dickson |
2017 |
Primitivo |
Michael Dickson |
2019 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
Michael Dickson |
2018 |
Pétillant naturel White Blend |
Roberto Erb |
2019 |
Pétillant naturel White Blend |
Roberto Erb |
2019 |
Pétillant naturel White Blend |
Roberto Erb |
2018 |
Cabernet Franc |
Jamie Guillermo |
2019 |
Cranberry Merlot |
Jamie Guillermo |
2018 |
Petit Verdot |
Jamie Guillermo |
2019 |
Blackberry Pinot Noir |
Jamie Guillermo |
2019 |
Marquette |
Rick Jelovsek |
2018 |
Strawberry Brandy |
Rick Jelovsek |
2017 |
Cabernet Franc |
Rick Jelovsek |
2018 |
Regent |
Tom Mincarelli |
2020 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
Elaine Ryan |
2020 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
Elaine Ryan |
BRONZE MEDAL
No medals awarded
2019 ASHEVILLE VINIFERA & HYBRID WINE COMPETITION RESULTS
DOUBLE GOLD
DeTerra TN Rambling Red 2017 100% Black Spanish
JOLO Winery & Vineyards NC Muddy Paws NV 100% Cynthiana/Norton
JOLO Winery & Vineyards NC Crimson Creek 2018 100% Chambourcin
Whitebarrel VA Vin Santo NV 95% Vidal Blanc, 5% Merlot
Point Lookout Vineyards NC Cliffield 2016 50% Cab Sauv, 30% Cab Franc, 20% Merlot
Arterra Wines VA Tannat 2017 100% Tannat
Arterra Wines VA Petit Verdot 2016 100% Petit Verdot
JOLO Winery & Vineyards NC Pilot Fog 2018 100% Cynthiana/Norton
JOLO Winery & Vineyards NC Jolotage 2018 30% Cab Franc, 30% Cab Sauv, 30% Montepulciano, 10% Petit Verdot
JOLO Winery & Vineyards NC Happy Endings 2018 50% Vidal Blanc, 50 % Traminette
Jones von Drehle Vineyards NC Petit Verdot 2015 100% Petit Verdot
GOLD
Point Lookout Vineyards NC Pavilion 2016 50% Cab Sauv, 50% Petit Verdot
Point Lookout Vineyards NC Off-Dry Reisling 2016 100% Reisling
Jones von Drehle Vineyards NC Steel & Stone 2015 55% Petit Verdot, 28% Cab Sauv, 11% Merlot, 6% Cab Franc
Jones von Drehle Vineyards NC Rock & Rail 2015 53% Merlot, 20% Cab Franc, 19% Cab Sauv, 4% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot
Jones von Drehle Vineyards NC Chardonnay 2017 100% Chardonnay (steel fermented)
Jones von Drehle Vineyards NC Petit Manseng 2016 100% Petit Manseng
Jones von Drehle Vineyards NC Cabernet Franc 2015 100% Cab Franc
SILVER
Point Lookout Vineyards NC Chardonnay 2017 100% Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented)
Point Lookout Vineyards NC Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 100% Cab Sauv
DeTerra TN Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 100% Cab Sauv
DeTerra TN Bonafide Red 2017 80% Chambourcin, 20% Cab Sauv
JOLO Winery & Vineyards NC Golden Hallows 2018 75% Vidal Blanc, 25% Traminette
Whitebarrel VA Vidal Blanc Reserve 2017 100% Vidal Blanc (fermented on skins)
Whitebarrel VA Petit Verdot 2017 100% Petit Verdot
JOLO Winery & Vineyards NC Beach Bubbles 2018 50% Vidal Blanc, 50 % Traminette (sparkling)
BRONZE
Whitebarrel VA Merlot 2017 100% Merlot
Whitebarrel VA Petit Manseng 2017 100% Petit Manseng
2019 ASHEVILLE MUSCADINE & FRUIT WINE COMPETITION RESULTS
DOUBLE GOLD
Cypress Bend Vineyards NC Roseneath NV 95% Carlos, 5% Noble
Cypress Bend Vineyards NC Sweetheart Stream NV 100% Carlos with Pineapple and Mango
Keeper’s Cut Meadery NC Amarena 2016 Montmorency Cherry Juice, Honey
Cypress Bend Vineyards NC To-Morrow NV 80% Carlos, 20% Magnolia
Cypress Bend Vineyards NC Autumn NV 80% Carlos, 20% Noble
GOLD
Keeper’s Cut Meadery NC Anann Te 2016 Pineapple Juice, Hot Peppers, Honey
Cypress Bend Vineyards NC Catherine NV 100% Carlos
SILVER
Cypress Bend Vineyards NC Sundown NV 75% Carlos, 25% Noble
Cypress Bend Vineyards NC Livy Estate NV 100% Carlos
Cypress Bend Vineyards NC Riverton Estate NV 100% Carlos
Keeper’s Cut Meadery NC Autumn 2016 Honey, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger, Allspice, Maple Syrup
BRONZE
DeTerra TN Red Muscadine 2017 90% Noble, 10% Creek
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2017 JUDGING RESULTS
Asheville 2017 Wine Commercial Wine Competition
Double Gold
Burntshirt Vineyards – NC – Cabernet Franc Reserve – 2015
Goodwater Vineyard – TN – Corot Noir – 2014
Parker-Binns Vineyard – NC – Chardonnay – 2016
Sanctuary Vineyards – NC – Whalehead White – 2015
Sanctuary Vineyards – NC – OBX Ice – 2016
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm – TN – Riesling – NV
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm – TN – Moscato – NV
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm – TN – Southern Belle – NV
Watauga Lake Winery – TN – Duncan Hollow – 2015
Gold
Burntshirt Vineyards – NC – Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – 2015
Burntshirt Vineyards – NC – Meritage Reserve – 2015
Burntshirt Vineyards – NC – Reserve Chardonay – 2014
Burntshirt Vineyards – NC – Gruner Veltliner – 2016
Burntshirt Vineyards – NC – Vidal Blanc -2016
Cades Cove Cellars – TN – Firefly – NV
Elkin Creek Vineyard – NC – Vin Doux – 2011
Elkin Creek Vineyard – NC – Viognier – 2016
Fontaine Vineyard – NC – Riesling – 2015
Goodwater Vineyard – TN – Everything’s Peachy – NV
Goodwater Vineyard – TN – Goodwater Raz – NV
JOLO Winery and Vineyard – NC – Crimson Creek – 2016
JOLO Winery and Vineyard – NC – Jolotage – 2015
JOLO Winery and Vineyard – NC – Pilot Fog – 2016
Jones von Drehle Vineyards – NC – Tempranillo – 2015
Parker-Binns Vineyard – NC – Pea Ridge Red – 2014
Piccione Vineyards – NC – Nero – 2014
Raffaldini Vineyards – NC – Vermentino Superiore – 2016
Sanctuary Vineyards – NC – Aglianico – 2015
Sanctuary Vineyards – NC – Coastal Collage – 2015
Silver Fork Vineyarda and Winery – NC – Cabernet Franc – 2015
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm – TN – Farmhouse White – NV
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm – TN – Heritage Red – NV
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm – TN – Vineyard White – NV
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm – TN – Royal Blue – NV
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm – TN – Muscadine – NV
Watauga Lake Winery – TN – Bearly Peach – 2016
Silver
Adagio Vineyards – NC – Vivace – 2016
Adagio Vineyards – NC – Minuet – 2014
Adagio Vineyards – NC – Coda – 2014
Addison Farms Vineyard – NC – Gratitude – NV
Addison Farms Vineyard – NC – Five Twenty Nine – 2015
Addison Farms Vineyard – NC – Red Dress – 2015
Cades Cove Cellars – TN – Chardonnay – 2015Cades Cove Cellars – Tn – Fall Bounty – 2014
Cades Cove Cellars – TN – Riesling – NV
Cades Cove Cellars – TN – Blackberry – NV
Elkin Creek Vineyard – NC – Rossa – 2015
Fontaine Vineyard – NC – Rose – 2014
Fontaine Vineyard – NC – Cabernet Sauvignon – 2015
Goodwater Vineyard – TN – Seyval Blanc – NY
Goodwater Vineyard – TN – Goodwater Black – NV
JOLO Winery and Vineyard – NC – Golden Hallows – 2016
Jones von Drehle Vineyards – NC – Steel Chardonnay – 2015
Jones von Drehle Vineyards – NC – Barrel Chardonnay – 2015
Jones von Drehle Vineyards – NC – Petit Manseng – 2015
Jones von Drehle Vineyards – NC – Cabernet Franc – 2014
Jones von Drehle Vineyards – NC – Petit Verdot – 2014
Mountain Brook Vineyards – NC – Chardonnay – 2014
Mountain Brook Vineyards – NC – Pinot Grigio – 2015
Mountain Brook Vineyards – NC – Cabernet Sauvignon –
Mountain Brook Vineyards – NC – Petit Verdot – 2013
Mountain Brook Vineyards – NC – Magis Red Blend – NV
Parker-Binns – NC – Petit Manseng – 2016
Parker-Binns – NC – Rose – 2016
Piccione Vineyards – NC – Vermentino – 2015
Piccione Vineyards – NC – Unoaked Chardonnay – 2015
Piccione Vineyards – NC – Sangiovese – 2014
Raffaldini Vineyards and Winery – NC – Bella Misto – 2015
Raffaldini Vineyards and Winery – NC – Pinot Grigio – 2016
Raffaldini Vineyards and Winery – NC – La Dolce Vita – 2016
Raffaldini Vineyards and Winery – NC – Sangiovese Classico – 2014
Sanctuary Vineyards – NC – Wild Pony White – 2016
Sanctuary Vineyards – NC – The Triangle – 2016
Sanctuary Vineyards – NC – Pearl – 2016
Sanctuary Vineyards – NC – Chardonnay – 2016
Sanctuary Vineyards – NC – Handcrafted Cab Franc – 2015
Sanctuary Vineyards – NC – Double Barrel – 2015
Sanctuary Vineyards – NC -Shipwreck – 2015
Silver Fork Vineyard and Winery – NC – Chambourcin – 2015
Silver Fork Vineyard and Winery – – NC – Four Dog Red – NV
Sprout Springs Estates – TN – Smoky Mountain Rose – 2015
Sprout Springs Estates – TN – Blackberry – 2016
Sprout Springs Estates – TN -Cabernet Franc – 2015
Sprout Springs Estates – TN – Chardonnay – NY
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm – TN – James’s Peach NV
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm – TN – Red Muscadine – NV
Watauga Lake Winery – TN – Tart N’ Blue – 2015
Bronze
Cades Cove Cellars – TN – Sweet White Muscadine – NV
JOLO Winery and Vineyard – NC – JOLO Pink – 2016
JOLO Winery and Vineyard – NC – Happy Endings – 2015
Sanctuary Vineyards – NC – Handcrafted Viognier – 2016
Sprout Springs Estates – TN – Riesling – 2016
2016 JUDGING RESULTS
Asheville Wine and Food Festival 2016 Commercial Wine Competition
Adagio Vineyards, Elkin, NC, Chaconne -60% Merlot, 30% Tannat, 10% Petite Verdot 2013 – Bronze
Adagio Vineyards, Elkin, NC, Chardonnay, 100% Chardonnay, 2015 – Silver
Adagio Vineyards, Elkin, NC, Minuet, 100% Cabernet Franc, 2015, Bronze
Addison Farms Vineyard, Leicester, NC, Coming Home, 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 2013, Gold
Addison Farms Vineyard, Leicester, NC, Structure, 100% Cabernet Franc, 2013, – Double Gold
Addison Farms Vineyard, Leicester, NC Alchemy Love, 100% Honey, NV – Silver
Addison Farms Vineyard, Leicester, NC, Five Twenty-Nine, 100% Barbera, 2014 – Silver
Addison Farms Vineyard, Leicester, NC, Alchemy Prosperity, 100% Honey, NV – Silver
Addison Farms Vineyard, Leicester, NC, Red Dress, 85% Montepulciano, 15% Petit Verdot, 2014 – Silver
Belle Nicho Winery, Nebo, NC, Traminette, 100% Traminette, NV – Silver
Belle Nicho Winery, Nebo, NC, Chambourcin, 100% Chambourcin, NV – Silver
Belle Nicho Winery, Nebo, NC, Rose, 100% Cabernet Franc, NV – Silver
Belle Nicho Winery, Nebo, NC, Seyval Blanc, 100% Seyval Blanc, NV – Gold
Belle Nicho Winery, Nebo, NC, Sweet Dog Red, 50% Chambourcin, 50% Cabernet Franc, NV – Silver
Biltmore Estate Wine Company, Asheville, NC, Biltmore Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Syrah, 1% Merlot – 2014 – Gold
Biltmore Estate Wine Company, Asheville, NC, Biltmore Reserve Cabernet Franc, 95% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon- 2014 – Silver
Biltmore Estate Wine Company, Asheville, NC, Biltmore Reserve Chardonnay, 97% Chardonnay, 3% Viognier, 2015 – Silver
Burntshirt Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC, Gruner Veltliner, 100% Gruner Veltliner, 2015 – Gold
Burntshirt Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC, Chardonnay, 100% Chardonnay, 2014 – Silver
Burntshirt Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC, O Cellars Reserve Cabernet Franc, 76% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 2014 – Gold
Burntshirt Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC, Merlot, 78% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 2013 – Silver
Burntshirt Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC, Altitude 3400, 68% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 11% Chambourcin, NV – Silver
FernCrest Winery, Andrews, NC, Royal White, 100% Vidal Blanc, 2015 – Gold
FernCrest Winery, Andrews, NC, Mountain Wood Red, 100% Norton, 2014 – Silver
FernCrest Winery, Andrews, NC, Southern Lady White, 100% Chardonel, 2015- Silver
JOLO Winery & Vineyards, Pilot Mountain, NC, Jolotage, 33% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cynthiana, 5% Sangiovese, 2014 – Silver
JOLO Winery & Vineyards, Pilot Mountain, NC, Golden Hallows, 55% Vidal Blanc, 35% Viognier, 10% Traminette, 2015 – Double Gold
JOLO Winery & Vineyards, Pilot Mountain, NC, Pink, 100% Chambourcin, 2015, Silver
JOLO Winery & Vineyards, Pilot Mountain, NC, Pilot Fog, 100% Cynthiana/Norton, 2015, Gold
JOLO Winery & Vineyards, Pilot Mountain, NC, Happy Endings, 100% Traminette, 2015 – Silver
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC, Jones von Drehle Estate Viognier, 100% Viognier, 2014 – Silver
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC, Jones von Drehle Malbec, 95% Malbec, 3% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 2013 – Silver
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC, Jones von Drehle Estate Reserve Merlot, 99% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, 2012 – Silver
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC, Old Railroad White, 68% Viognier, 32% Chardonnay, NV – Silver
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC, Old Railroad Rose, 69% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache, 11% Merlot, NV – Silver
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC – Jones von Drehle Estate Petit Manseng, 100% Petit Manseng, 2014 – Silver
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC, Jones von Drehle Tempranillo, 76% Tempranillo, 11% Grenache, 5% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014 – Gold
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC, Jones von Drehle Estate Barrel Select Chardonnay, 100% Chardonnay (Barrell Fermented) 2013 – Silver
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC, Jones von Drehle Estate Chardonnay, 100% Chardonnay, 2014 – Silver
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC
Jones von Drehle Estate Viognier, 100% Viognier, 2015 – Gold
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC, Old Railroad Red, 63% Cabernet Franc, 37% Merlot, NV – Silver
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC
Jones von Drehle Rosa Dia, 100% Grenache, 2015 – Silver
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC, Jones von Drehle Estate Petit Manseng, 100% Petit Manseng, 2015 – Silver
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC, Jones von Drehle Rock & Rail, 41% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Franc, 15% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2012 – Silver
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC, Jones von Drehle Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 99% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc 2012 – Gold
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC, Jones von Drehle Tempranillo, 84% Tempranillo, 16% Cabernet Franc, 2013 – Silver
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC, Jones von Drehle Petit Verdot – 97% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot, 2012 – Silver
Parker-Binns Vineyard, Mill Spring, NC, You Can Dance, Cabernet, 2011 – Bronze
Parker-Binns Vineyard, Mill Spring, NC, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet,2013 – Gold
Parker-Binns Vineyard, Mill Spring, NC, Chardonnay, 100% Chardonnay, 2015 – Silver
Parker-Binns Vineyard, Mill Spring, NC – Pea Ridge White, 75% Chardonnay, 25% Viognier, 2014 – Silver
Raffaldini Vineyards, Ronda, NC, Girasole, 45.6% Sangiovese, 35.5% Traminette, 8.9% Chardonnay, 7% Nero Amoro, 3% Viognier 2015 – Silver
Raffaldini Vineyards, Ronda, NC, Montepulciano, 75% Montepulciano, 15% Sangiovese, 5% Petit Syrah, 5% Petit Verdot, 2014 – Gold
Raffaldini Vineyards, Ronda, NC, Vermentino Superiore, 75% Vermentino, 15% Pinot Grigio, 10% Traminette, 2015 – Silver
Raffaldini Vineyards, Ronda, NC, La Dolce Vita, 100% Traminette, 2015 – Gold
Russian Chapel Hills Winery, Columbus, NC, Muscadine, Muscadine, 2014 – Silver
Russian Chapel Hills Winery, Columbus, NC, Rose, Cabernet Franc, 2014 – Bronze
Russian Chapel Hills Winery, Columbus, NC, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013 – Silver
Russian Chapel Hills Winery, Columbus, NC, Mosaic, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, 2014 – Silver
Russian Chapel Hills Winery, Columbus, NC, Kagor, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014 – Silver
Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg, NC, Wildflowers, 100% Cabernet Franc, 2015 – Silver
Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg, NC, Double Barrel, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Petit Verdot, 2014 – Silver
Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg, NC, Pearl, 100% Albarino, 2015 – Gold
Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg, NC, The Triangle, 83% Viognier, 10% Albarino, 7% Rousanne, 2015 – Silver
Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg, NC, Wild Pony White, 32% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Gris, 18% Viognier, 16% Chardonel, 14% Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Silver
Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg, NC, Chardonnay, 89% Chardonnay, 11% Albarino, 2015 – Silver
Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg, NC, Whalehead White, 65% Traminette, 35% Chardonel, 2015 – Gold
Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg, NC, Aglianico, 100% Aglianico, 2014 – Gold
Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg, NC, Outer Banks Ice, 72% Vidal Blanc, 28% Petit Manseng, 2015 – Silver
Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg, NC, Coastal Collage, 70% Merlot, 20% Cab Franc, 10% Petit Verdot, 2014 – Silver
Shelton Vineyards, Dobson, NC, Riesling, 100% Riesling, 2015 – Silver
Shelton Vineyards, Dobson, NC, Sauvignon Blanc, 100% Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 – Silver
Shelton Vineyards, Dobson, NC, Two Five Nine Tannat, 95% Tannat, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013 – Gold
Shelton Vineyards, Dobson, NC, Cabernet Franc, 79% Cabernet Franc, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Tannat, 2013 – Silver
Shelton Vineyards, Dobson, NC, Merlot, 100% Merlot, 2013 – Silver
Shelton Vineyards, Dobson, NC, Bin 17 Unoaked Chardonnay, 100% Chardonnay, 2015 – Silver
Silver Fork Winery, Morganton, NC, Cabernet Franc, 100% Cabernet Franc, 2014 – Gold
Silver Fork Winery, Morganton, NC, Four Dog Red Blend, 33% Cabernet Franc, 33% Merlot, 17% Petit Verdot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon NV – Silver
Silver Fork Winery, Morganton, NC, Chardonnay Reserve, 100% Chardonnay, 2015 – Silver
Silver Fork Winery, Morganton, NC, Merlot, 100% Merlot, 2014 – Silver
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm, Maynardville, TN, Riesling, 80% Riesling, 20% Muscat Canelli, NV – Silver
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm, Maynardville, TN, Farmhouse White, 39% Chardonnay, 32% Symphony, 16% Catawba, 10% Riesling, 3% Niagara, NV – Silver
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm, Maynardville, TN, Muscadine, 100% Muscadine – Gold
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm, Maynardville, TN, Heritage Red, Zinfandel, NV – Silver
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm, Maynardville, TN, James’s Peach, Catawba, Symphony, Riesling, Niagara, NV – Gold
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm, Maynardville, TN, Vineyard White, 45% Catawba, 27% Riesling, 20% Symphony, 8% Niagara, NV – Silver
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm, Maynardville, TN, Southern Belle, 100% Concord, NV – Gold
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm, Maynardville, TN, Royal Blue, 75% Blueberry, 25% Blackberry, NV – Gold
Asheville Wine and Food Festival 2016 Non-Commercial Results
DOUBLE BLUE
Thomas Daniel Mincarelli, Eagles’ Nest Micro Winery & Vineyard, 3 Way Blend, 2015
Thomas Daniel Mincarelli, Eagles’ Nest Micro Winery & Vineyard, Syrah/Petite Syrah, 2013
BLUE
Thomas Daniel Mincarelli, Eagles’ Nest Micro Winery & Vineyard, Lodi Merlot, 2013
Thomas Daniel Mincarelli, Eagles’ Nest Micro Winery & Vineyard, Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, 2013
Thomas Daniel Mincarelli, Eagles’ Nest Micro Winery & Vineyard, 4 Way Blend, 2014
Thomas Daniel Mincarelli, Eagles’ Nest Micro Winery & Vineyard, Primivito, 2015
Thomas Daniel Mincarelli, Eagles’ Nest Micro Winery & Vineyard, Syrah/Petite Sirah, 2015
RED
Alan Staton, Zirconia, NC – Buffalo Berry & Cranberry, 2014
Joel Mazelis, Weaverville, NC – Chardonnay, 2014
Joel Mazelis, Weaverville, NC – Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013
Rich Matzer, Nebo, NC – Estate Frontenac Gris, 2015
Rich Matzer, Nebo, NC – Gewurztraiminer, 2012
Rich Matzer, Nebo, NC – Liebfraumilch, 2012
Rich Matzer, Nebo, NC – Estate Gewurztramine, 2015
Rich Matzer, Nebo, NC – Old Vine Zinfandel, 2014
Rich Matzer, Nebo, NC – Estate Merlot, 2015
Rich Matzer, Nebo, NC – Estate Frontenac, 2015
Rich Matzer, Nebo, NC – Barbera, 2014
Rick Jelovsek, Jonesborough, TN – Valvin Muscat, 2015
Rick Jelovsek,Jonesborough, TN – Cabernet Franc, 2015
Rick Jelovsek, Jonesborough, TN – Norton, 2013
Thomas Daniel Mincarelli, Eagles’ Nest Micro Winery & Vineyard, Lodi Merlot, 2011
Thomas Daniel Mincarelli, Eagles’ Nest Micro Winery & Vineyard, Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec, 2015
William R. Duncan, Jonesborough, TN – Amarone, 2013
YELLOW
Michael Swindell, Marshall, NC – Golden Raisin, 2015
Rich Matzer, Nebo, NC – Estate Frontenac Gris, 2014
Rich Matzer, Nebo, NC – Estate Frontenac, 2014
Rick Jelovsek, Jonesborough, TN – Gruner Veltliner, 2015
William R. Duncan, Jonesborough, TN – Barolo, 2013
2015 JUDGING RESULTS
Asheville Wine and Food Festival 2015 Commercial Wine Competition
Gold and Silver Medal Wines are designated Best Of The Appalachians (BOTA) by the French Broad Vignerons
DOUBLE GOLD
St. Paul Mountain Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC – Viognier 2013
St. Paul Mountain Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC – Laurel Hill – Vidal Blanc 2014
Burntshirt Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC – Burntshirt Vineyards Estate White -Vidal Blanc 2013
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC, Ronda, NC – Vermentino Superiore – Vermentino 2014
Watauga Lake Winery, Butler, TN – Fox Hollow – 50% Chancellor, 50% Steuben 2014
Parker-Binns Vineyard, Mill Spring, NC – Rose – Merlot 2014
GOLD
Watauga Lake Winery, Butler, TN – Duncan Hollow – Chancellor 2013
Biltmore Estate Wine Company, Asheville, NC – Biltmore Estate Chateau Reserve Sparkling Blanc de Blanc, North Carolina – Chardonnay 2011
Adagio Vineyards, Elkin, NC – Vivace – 94% Traminette, 3% Muscat, 3% Chardonnay 2014
Russian Chapel Hills Winery, Columbus, NC – Chardonnay 2013
Treehouse Vineyards, Monroe, NC – Windy Hill – Muscadine
Burntshirt Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC – O Cellars Reserve Cabernet Franc – Cabernet Franc 2013
Fair Game Beverage Company, Pittsboro, NC – Ferris – 22.5% each Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Norton. 5% Touriga
Parker-Binns Vineyard, Mill Spring, NC – Loco Lulu – Soft Red Wine – Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 2014
Treehouse Vineyards, Monroe, NC – Sunset Hills – Muscadine
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC, Ronda, NC – Montepulciano Riserva – Montepulciano 2013
Jolo Winery & Vineyards, Pilot Mountain, NC – Jolotage – Petit Verdot, Petit Sirah, Cynthiana
Shelton Vineyards, Dobson, NC – Port – Cabernet Franc – 2006
Biltmore Estate Wine Company, Asheville, NC – Biltmore Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, North Carolina – Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
St. Paul Mountain Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC – Homeplace – Blackberry 2014
Treehouse Vineyards, Monroe, NC – Crystal Creek – Muscadine
Jolo Winery & Vineyards, Pilot Mountain, NC – Pilot Fog – Cynthiana 2014
Silver Fork Winery, Morganton, NC – Four Dog Red Blend – Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot – 2013
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC – Viognier Estate – Viognier 2014
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC, Ronda, NC – Sangiovese Riserva – Sangiovese 2013
St. Paul Mountain Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC – Lower Vineyard – Riesling 2014
SILVER
Russian Chapel Hills Winery, Columbus, NC – Merlot 2013
Treehouse Vineyards, Monroe, NC – Liquid Sunshine – Vinifera Blend
Shelton Vineyards, Dobson, NC – Two Five Nine Petit Verdot – Petit Verdot 2011
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC – Cabernet Franc Estate – Cabernet Franc 2012
Treehouse Vineyards, Monroe, NC – Just One More Thing “Merlot” – Merlot
Russian Chapel Hills Winery, Columbus, NC – Muscadine – Carlos -2013
South Creek Vineyards & Winery, Nebo, NC – Cabernet Sauvignon – 2010
Burntshirt Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC – O Cellars Reserve Chardonnay – Chardonnay 2013
Parker-Binns Vineyard, Mill Spring, NC – Moscato – Muscat – 2014
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC – Rosa Dia Estate – Grenache 2014
St. Paul Mountain Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC – Wallace – Apple 2014
Treehouse Vineyards, Monroe, NC – “Her Way” Cabernet
Mountain Brook Vineyards, Tryon, NC – Pinot Grigio 2014
Biltmore Estate Wine Company, Asheville, NC – Biltmore Estate Riesling – Riesling 2013
South Creek Vineyards & Winery, Nebo, NC – Cabernet Franc – 2011
Burntshirt Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC – Riesling 2014
Biltmore Estate Wine Company, Asheville, NC – Biltmore Reserve Chardonnay, North Carolina – Chardonnay 2014
Fair Game Beverage, Pittsboro, NC – Scuppernong Tipper – Scuppernong
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC – Chardonnay Barrel Estate – Chardonnay 2013
St. Paul Mountain Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC – Chestnut Gap – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Mountain Brook Vineyards, Tryon, NC – Magis – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Verdot 2012
South Creek Vineyards & Winery, Nebo, NC – Duet – 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot 2011
St. Paul Mountain Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC – Centennial Farm Heritage – Riesling 2014
Russian Chapel Hills Winery, Columbus, NC – Tosca Heritage – 80% Merlot, 20% Sangiovese 2013
Burntshirt Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC – Gruner Veltliner 2014
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC – Petit Manseng Estate – Petit Manseng 2014
Lake James Cellars, Glen Alpine, NC – Cabernet Franc 2013
Parker-Binns Vineyard, Mill Spring, NC – Loco Lulu – Soft White Wine – Chardonnay, Petit Manseng, Viognier 2014
Shelton Vineyards, Dobson, NC – Bin 17 Unoaked Chardonnay 2014
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC – Tempranillo Estate – Tempranillo 2014
Adagio Vineyards, Elkin, NC – Harmony – 50% Merlot, 50% Petit Verdot 2014
Lake James Cellars, Glen Alpine, NC – Chardonnay 2013
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC – Malbec Estate – Malbec – 2013
Biltmore Estate Wine Company, Asheville, NC – Biltmore Estate Pinot Noir – Pinot Noir 2012
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC – Merlot Estate – Merlot 2012
Silver Fork Winery,Morganton, NC – Nonsense – Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot NV
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC – Petit Manseng Estate -Petit Manseng 2013
BRONZE
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC – Chardonnay Estate – Chardonnay 2013
Silver Fork Winery, Morganton, NC – Merlot 2013
Addison Farms Vineyard, Leicester, NC – Five Twenty-Nine – Barbera 2013
Fair Game Beverage, Pittsboro, NC – Peach Tipper – Peach
Addison Farms Vineyard, Leicester, NC – Smokehouse Red – 60% Chambourcin, 40% Sangiovese NV
Addison Farms Vineyard, Leicester, NC – Coming Home – 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot 2012
Fontaine Vineyards, Marshall, NC – Chardonnay 2014
Lake James Cellars, Glen Alpine, NC – Merlot 2012
Burntshirt Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC – Apple Wine 2014
Asheville Wine and Food Festival 2015 Non-Commercial/Amateur Results
Event Sponsored by Asheville Brewer’s Supply & Winemaking Shop
DOUBLE BLUE
Thomas Daniel Mincarelli, Eagles’ Nest Micro Winery & Vineyard, Paso Robles Syrah/Petite Sirah 2013
BLUE
Thomas Daniel Mincarelli, Eagles’ Nest Micro Winery & Vineyard, Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2013
Michael Swindle, Shiraz 2013
John Kinnaird, Pino Noiret 2013
RED
Thomas Daniel Mincarelli, Eagles’ Nest Micro Winery & Vineyard, Old Vine Zinfandel 2014
John Kinnaird, Bordeaux Blend 2013
Matthew and Samantha Biggers, Estate Wild Blackberry Oak 2014 R
Thomas Daniel Mincarelli, Eagles’ Nest Micro Winery & Vineyard, Lodi Merlot 2013
Matthew and Samantha Biggers, Mountain Cab Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Matthew and Samantha Biggers, Leon Millot Oak 2014
Matthew and Samantha Biggers, Estate Blueberry 2014
Matthew and Samantha Biggers, Turnpike Concord 2014
Thomas Daniel Mincarelli, Eagles’ Nest Micro Winery & Vineyard, Lodi Grenache 2012
YELLOW
Michael Swindle, Semi Dry Peach 2014
Michael Swindle, Zinfandel 2014
Asheville Wine and Food Festival 2014 Commercial Wine Competition
DOUBLE GOLD
Jones Von Drehle Estate Rock & Rail – 2012
GOLD
The French Broad Vignerons Designate Gold Medal Recipients as Best Of The Appalachians
Addison Farms Vineyard – Smokehouse Red
City Scape Winery – Carolina Nights
Flint Hill Vineyards – Synergy – 2011
JOLO Winery and Vineyards – Grey Ghost – 2013
Jones Von Drehle
JVD Estate Petit Manseng – 2013
JVD Estate Petit Verdot/Merlot – 2012
JVD Estate Barrel Select Chardonnay – 2012
JVD Old Railroad Red Sweet Red
JVD Estate Viognier – 2013
Monteluce Winery – Centurio 2011
Mountain Brook Vineyard –
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Parker-Binns Vineyard –
Loco Lulu
Cabernet Sauvignon
Raffaldini Vineyards and Winery –
Vermentino Riserva
Sangiovese Riserva – 2012
Vermentino
Montapulciano Riserva
Pinot Grigio
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards – Viognier – 2013
Silver Fork Winery – Four Dog Blend – 2013
SILVER
The French Broad Vignerons Designate Silver Medal Recipients as Best Of The Appalachians
Addison Farms Vineyard – Gratitude
Biltmore Winery – Estate Chateau Reserve, Blanc de Blanc Brut, NC 2010
CityScape Winery – Carolina Morning
Flint Hill Vineyards –
Flint Hill Vineyards Chambourcin – 2010
Cabernet Sauvignon – 2010
Tres Cerise – 2013
Jones Von Drehle –
JVD Estate Chardonnay
JVD Estate Rosa Dia – 2012
JVD Estate Cab Franc – 2012
JVD Estate Merlot – 2012
JVD Estate Tempranillo – 2012
JVD Estate Petit Manseng 2012
JVD Blackberry Non-Vintage
JVDEstate Dulcimer Rose – 2012
Old Railroad White Peach Non-Vintage
Lake James Cellars – Syrah, Chardonnay
Montaluce Winery – Montaluce Vidal Blanc 2013
Mountain Brook Vineyard – Chardonnay
Parker-Binns Vineyard – Blackberry, Rose, Chardonnay
Raffaldini Vineyards and Winery – Montepulciano 2012, Girasole
Shelton Vineyards
Yadkin Valley Cabernet Franc – 2011
Yadkin Valley Riesling – 2012
Yadkin Valley Merlot – 2011
Yadkin Valley Chardonnay – 2012
Silver Fork Winery – Chardonnay -2013
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
Petit Manseng -2013
Sweet Petit 2013
Cabernet Franc Reserve 2010
BRONZE
JOLO Winery and Vineyards
JOLO Pink 2013
Chardonnay 2013
JOLO Pink Lot 2 2013
Jones Von Drehle – Old Railroad Red Blackberry
Mountain Brook Vineyard – Rose
Silver Fork Winery – Chambourcin 2013
Asheville Wine and Food Festival Non-Commercial Results 2014
Event Sponsored by Asheville Brewer’s Supply & Winemaking Shop
DOUBLE BLUE RIBBON
Thomas Mincarelli – Syrah/ Petite Sirah – 2013
BLUE RIBBONS
Ken Chrisman
Semi-Dry Red Muscadine
John Kinnaird
Pinot Noiret
Thomas Mincarelli
Bordeaux Mystery Blend – 2012
Lodi Merlot Free Run
RED RIBBONS
Ken Chrisman
Sweet Red Muscadine
Sweet Scuppercham
Under The Vine Scuppernong
Jerry’s Sweet Red Muscadine
Scuppermusc Blend
John Kinnaird
Viognier
Bourdeaux Blend
Thomas Mincarelli
Lodi Merlot Free Run 2011
Lodi Grenache Merlot 2012
Melange – Bourdeaux Blend 2012
Lodi Grenache 2012
Lodi Merlot 2013
Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Paso Robles Merlot 2012
Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Mike Swindle
Viognier Niagara Blend
YELLOW RIBBONS
Ken Chrisman
Semi-Dry Scuppercham
Dry Red Muscadine
Jerry’s Semi-Dry Red Muscadine
Sweet Scuppernong
Black and Blue Berry
Thomas Mincarelli
Bordeaux Mystery Blend 2012
Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon /Merlot 2013
2014 RESULTS FOR CIDERFEST NC
DOUBLE BLUE RIBBON
Windy Hill Cidery, York, South Carolina
Hoppin Johnny
Rusty Gold
BLUE RIBBONS
Bold Rock Hard Cider, Nellysford, VA
Crimson Ridge Vat Number 1
Naked Apple Hard Cider, Flat Rock, NC
Wicked Peel
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC
Wallace
RED RIBBONS
Blake’s Hard Cider, Armada, MI
Catawumpas
Wassail
Bold Rock Cider, Nellysford, VA
Carolina Apple
Naked Apple Hard Cider, Flat Rock, NC
Blackberry Gold
Noble Cider, Asheville, NC
The Blue Bard
YELLOW RIBBON
Three Sisters Cidery, Hendersonville, NC
Celestial