2020 The Toast of the Coast
San Diego County Vintners Association Member Award Winners:
Beach House Winery
| Gold | Pinot Noir, 2017, Santa Barbara County |
| Silver | Merlot, 2014, San Diego County |
BK Cellars
| Silver | Lee’s Syrah, South Coast |
Campo Creek Vineyards
| Silver | Estate Syrah, 2018, South Coast |
| Silver | Zinfandel, 2018, South Coast |
Coyote Oaks Vineyards
| Gold | Cabernet Franc, 2017, San Diego County |
| Silver | Tempranillo, 2017, South Coast |
Fallbrook Winery
| Gold | BDX, 2016, South Coast |
| Silver | Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017, South Coast |
Granite Lion Cellars
| Gold | Chardonnay, 2017, South Coast |
| Silver | Syrah, 2017, South Coast |
Highland Valley Vineyards
| Double Gold | Barbera, 2017, San Diego County |
| Silver | Craftsman Cuvee IV, 2017, San Diego County |
Hungry Hawk Vineyards & Winery
| Double Gold | Dry Rosé, 2019, San Diego County |
| Gold | Estate Queue Rouge, 2017, San Diego County |
| Silver | Super Tuscan, 2017, San Diego County |
| Silver | Estate Syrah Noir, 2017, San Diego County |
| Silver | Saxy Sparkles, 2019, San Diego County |
| Silver | Estate Viognier, 2018, San Diego County |
| Silver | Estate Albariño, 2018, San Diego County |
| Silver | Estate Sauvignon Blanc, 2019, San Diego County |
| Silver | Alcyone Harmony, 2018, San Diego County |
| Silver | Estate Petite Sirah, 2017, San Diego County |
Koi Zen Cellars
| Silver | Merlot, 2017, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara |
| Silver | Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017, Paso Robles |
La Finquita Winery & Vineyard
| Silver | Tempranillo, 2017, Ramona Valley |
| Silver | Muscat Canelli, 2018, Ramona Valley |
Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery
| Silver | Best Friends Red Wine, 2016, Ramona Valley |
Mia Marie Vineyards
| Gold | Dry Muscat, 2019, San Diego County |
| Silver | Rosé, 2019, San Diego County |
Milagro Winery
| Double Gold | Bellorosso, 2016, Ramona Valley |
| Gold | Rosé, 2018, Ramona Valley |
| Silver | Ballena Rojo, 2016, Ramona Valley |
Ramona Ranch Winery
| Gold | Montepulciano, 2017, Ramona Valley |
Shadow Mountain Vineyards
| Gold | Red Table Wine, 2015, San Diego County |
| Silver | Sangiovese, 2017, San Diego County |
Solterra Winery
| Gold | Malbec, 2017, South Coast |
Stehleon Vineyards
| Gold | Syrah, 2016, San Diego County |
Volcan Mountain Winery
| Double Gold | Carignan, McCormick Ranch, 2017, San Diego County |
2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
San Diego County Vintners Association Member Award Winners:
Altipiano Vineyard and Winery
| Silver | Merlot, 2017, San Pasqual Valley |
| Silver | Petite Sirah, 2017, California |
| Bronze | Syrah/Shiraz, 2017, San Pasqual Valley |
Beach House Winery
| Bronze | Barbera, 2015, Amador County |
| Silver | Pinot Noir, 2017, Santa Barbara County |
Carruth Cellars
| Silver | Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017, Pine Mountain Cloverdale Peak |
| Silver | Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017, Alexander Valley |
| Silver | Grenache, 2018, Paso Robles |
| Gold | Merlot, 2017, Dry Creek Valley |
| Gold | Petit Verdot, 2017, Alexander Valley |
| Silver | Petite Sirah, 2017, Rockpile |
| Bronze | Pinot Noir, 2018, Willamette Valley |
| Silver | Pinot Noir, 2018, Russian River Valley |
| Bronze | Unicorn, 2017, Paso Robles |
| Silver | Four Play, 2018, North Coast |
| Bronze | Sangiovese, 2018, Dry Creek Valley |
| Double Gold | Syrah, 2017, Alexander Valley |
| Silver | Tempranillo, 2017, Clements Hills |
| Silver | Zinfandel, 2017, Dry Creek Valley |
| Gold | Cabernet Franc, 2017, Chalk Hill |
Fallbrook Winery
| Silver | Chardonany, 2018, Monterey |
| Double Gold | Merlot, 2015, South Coast |
| Silver | BDX, 2016, South Coast |
Gianni Buonomo Vintners
| Silver | Red Varietals, 2015, Rattlesnake Hills |
| Gold | Red Blend, 2015, Rattlesnake Hills |
| Silver | Sangiovese, 2015, Rattlesnake Hills |
Highland Valley Vineyards
| Gold | Syrah, 2017, San Diego County |
| Silver | Zinfandel, 2017, Amador County |
| Gold | Cabernet Franc, 2016, San Diego County |
Hungry Hawk Vineyards & Winery
| Gold | Cabernet Franc, 2016, San Diego County |
| Bronze | Red Blend (Cab Sauv leading), 2017, San Diego County |
| Bronze | Red Blend, (Merlot leading) 2017 San Diego County |
| Silver | Viognier, 2018, San Diego County |
| Silver | Albariño, 2018, San Diego County |
Koi Zen Cellars
| Silver | Cabernet Franc, 2017, Santa Ynez Valley |
| Gold | Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017 Paso Robles |
| Silver | Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017 Paso Robles |
San Pasqual Winery
| Gold | Cabernet Franc, 2016, Clarksburg |
| Silver | Merlot, 2016, San Diego County |
| Silver | Tempranillo, 2016, Clarksburg |
Shadow Mountain Vineyards
| Bronze | Malbec, 2016, San Diego County |
| Gold | Merlot, 2016, San Diego County |
| Double Gold | Sangiovese, 2017, San Diego County |
| Silver | Tempranillo, 2016, San Diego County |
Speckle Rock
| Bronze | Talynlu, 2017, San Diego County |
| Bronze | Sangiovese Merlot, 2017, San Diego County |
Woof’n Rose Winery
| Bronze | Cabernet Franc, 2016, Ramona Valley |
| Bronze | Grenache, 2016, Ramona Valley |
| Bronze | Petite Sirah, 2016, Ramona Valley |
| Bronze | Red Blend (Cab Franc leading), 2016, Ramona Valley |
2019 The Toast of the Coast
San Diego County Vintners Association Member Award Winners:
Beach House Winery
| Silver | Sangiovese, 2013, Valle de Guadalupe |
| Silver | Mélange, 2014, San Diego County |
BK Cellars
| Gold | Syrah, 2016, South Coast |
| Silver | Cabernet Franc, 2016, Temecula Valley |
Campo Creek Vineyards
| Gold | Estate Syrah, 2017, South Coast |
| Gold | Estate Viognier, 2018, South Coast |
| Silver | Estate Merlot, 2017, South Coast |
| Silver | Zinfandel, 2017, South Coast |
Casa Tiene Vista
| Silver | Sir Charles Cabernet, California |
Casa Tiene Vista City Lights
| Silver | Pinot Grigio, California |
Coyote Oaks
| Best Dessert Wine | Barbera Dessert Wine, 2015, San Diego County |
| Best of San Diego County | Barbera Dessert Wine, 2015, San Diego County |
| Double Gold | Barbera Dessert Wine, 2015, San Diego County |
| Silver | Tempranillo, 2016, San Bernardino County |
| Silver | Happy Tails Cabernet Franc, 2016, San Diego County |
Fallbrook Winery
| Silver | 33°North Rosé Wine, Estate Grown, 2018, South Coast |
| Silver | Special Selection Chardonnay, 2017, Monterey |
| Silver | Sauvignon Blanc, 2017, California |
Forgotten Barrel
| Silver | Tannat, Lilac Ridge Vineyard, 2017, San Diego County |
| Silver | Cinsaut, 2017, San Diego County |
Highland Valley Vineyards
| Silver | Craftsman Cuvee III, 2015, San Diego County |
Hungry Hawk Vineyards
| Gold | Syrah Noir, 2016, San Diego County |
| Gold | Reserve Albariño, 2017, San Diego County |
| Silver | Blueberry Wine (Dry), 2017, San Diego County |
| Silver | Reserve Cabernet Franc, 2016, San Diego County |
| Silver | Reserve Super Tuscan, 2016, San Diego County |
Koi Zen Cellars
| Best Syrah | Syrah, 2015, Mt. Veeder |
| Double Gold | Syrah, 2015, Mt. Veeder |
| Silver | Petit Verdot, 2016, Santa Ynez Valley |
| Silver | Merlot, 2016, Paso Robles |
Little Oaks Winery
| Silver | Sangiovese, Buddenhagen Vineyard, 2016, South Coast |
Milagro Winery
| Silver | Rose, Estate Grown, 2017, Ramona Valley |
Ramona Ranch Winery
| Silver | Estate Sangiovese, 2016, Ramona Valley |
San Pasqual Winery
| Best of Clarksburg AVA | Tannat, 2015, Clarksburg |
| Best Tannat | Tannat, 2015, Clarksburg |
| Double Gold | Tannat, 2015, Clarksburg |
| Silver | Rosé of Cabernet Franc, 2018, San Diego County |
| Silver | Chenin Blanc, 2018, Clarksburg |
| Silver | Cab Syrah Sera, 2015, San Diego County |
Shadow Mountain Vineyards
| Silver | Syrah, 2014, San Diego County |
Sierra Roble
| Double Gold | Blanco de Verano, 2017, South Coast |
| Gold | Noche, 2014, South Coast |
Turtle Rock Ridge Vineyard Winery
| Silver | Syrah, 2014, California |
Vineyard Grant James
| Silver | Syrah, 2017, California |
| Silver | Viognier, 2017, California |
Volcan Mountain Winery
| Best of Temecula Valley | Petite Sirah, Ponte Vineyard, 2016, Temecula Valley |
| Double Gold | Petite Sirah, Ponte Vineyard, 2016, Temecula Valley |
| Gold | Carignan, McCormick Ranch Vineyard, 2016, San Diego County |
| Silver | Sangiovese, 2017, San Diego County |
| Silver | Sauvignon Blanc, 2018, Temecula Valley |
| Silver | Pinot Gris, Estate Grown; Jim Jenkins Vineyard, 2018, San Diego County |
| Silver | Meritage, 2016, San Diego County |
| Silver | Dolcezza, Estate Grown Apple Wine, San Diego County |
Woof’n Rose Winery
| Best Cabernet Franc | Estate Cabernet Franc, 2015, Ramona Valley |
| Best of Ramona Valley AVA | Estate Cabernet Franc, 2015, Ramona Valley |
| Gold | Estate Cabernet Franc, Estate Grown, 2015, Ramona Valley |
| Gold | Estate Alicante Bouschet, 2015, Ramona Valley |
| Silver | Eglantine Meritage, 2015, Ramona Valley |
2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
San Diego County Vintners Association Members:
Altipiano Vineyard and Winery
| Silver | Petite Sirah, 2016 Petite Sirah, California |
| Silver | Syrah/Shiraz, 2016 Syrah, San Diego County |
| Bronze | Sangiovese, 2016 Sangiovese, San Diego County |
BK Cellars
| Gold | Cab Franc, 2016 Cabernet Franc, Temecula Valley |
| Silver | Syrah/Shiraz, 2016 Syrah, South Coast |
Carruth Cellars
| Gold | Cab Sauv, 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Reynoso Vineyards |
| Gold | Malbec, 2016 Malbec, Knights Valley |
| Silver | Pinot Noir, 2017 Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands Manzoni Vineyards |
| Silver | Pinot Noir, 2017 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley Willowside Vineyard |
| Silver | Petite Sirah, 2016 Petite Sirah, Sonoma |
| Silver | Merlot, 2016 Merlot, Knights Valley |
| Silver | Red Blend: Merlot leading blend, 2016 BDX, North Coast |
| Silver | Red Blend: Grenache leading blend, 2016 GSM, Dry Creek Valley |
| Silver | Red Blend: Sangiovese leading blend, 2017 Super Tuscan, Dry Creek Valley |
| Bronze | Cab Franc, 2016 Cabernet Franc, Chalk Hill |
| Bronze | Tempranillo, 2017 Tempranillo, Lodi Clement Hills |
Coyote Oaks Vineyards
| Silver | Tempranillo, 2016 Tempranillo, San Bernardino County |
| Silver | Cab Franc, 2016 Cabernet Franc, San Diego County Happy Trails |
| Bronze | Cab Franc, 2016 Cabernet Franc, South Coast Night Watch |
Gianni Buonomo Vintners
| Silver | Red Blend: Petit Verdot leading blend, 2014 Maestrale, Rattlesnake Hills |
| Silver | Red Blend: Syrah leading blend, 2014 Avennio, Rattlesnake Hills |
| Bronze | All Other Red Varietals, 2014 Blaufränkisch, Rattlesnake Hills |
| Bronze | Sangiovese, 2014 Sangiovese, Rattlesnake Hills |
Fallbrook Winery
| Gold | Chardonnay, 2017 Chardonnay, Monterey |
| Silver | White Blends, 2017 White Bordeaux Blend, South Coast |
| Silver | Merlot, 2013 Merlot, South Coast |
Highland Valley Vineyards
| Gold | Syrah/Shiraz, 2016 Syrah, San Diego County |
| Silver | Barbera, 2016 Barbera, San Diego County |
| Silver | Cab Sauv, 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, San Diego County |
| Bronze | Red Blend: Syrah leading blend, 2016 Syrah Sirah, San Diego County |
Hungry Hawk Vineyards
| Gold | Chardonnay, 2017 Chardonnay, San Diego County |
| Gold | Dry Rose/Blush, 2017 Dry Rose, San Diego County |
| Silver | Fruit Sparkling, 2017 Bubbly Bluebird, San Diego County |
| Silver | Cab Franc, 2016 Cabernet Franc, San Diego County |
| Silver | Red Blend: Sangiovese leading blend, 2016 Super Tuscan, San Diego County |
| Bronze | Syrah/Shiraz, 2016 Syrah, San Diego County |
| Bronze | Red Blend: Sangiovese leading blend, 2017 Block 1, San Diego County |
| Bronze | Fruit Wine, 2018 Blueberry Wine, San Diego County |
Koi Zen Cellars
| Bronze | Syrah/Shiraz, 2015 Syrah, Mt. Veeder |
| Bronze | Merlot, 2016 Merlot, Paso Robles |
| Bronze | Cab Sauv, 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso de Robles |
| Bronze | Petit Verdot, 2016 Petit Verdot, Santa Ynez Valley |
LJ Crafted Wines
| Gold | Cab Sauv, 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Omlin Vineyard |
| Bronze | Pinot Noir, 2016 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley Confident Vineyard |
San Pasqual Winery
| Silver | Petite Sirah, 2015 Petite Sirah, Clarksburg |
| Silver | Tannat, 2015 Tannat, Clarksburg |
| Silver | Red Blend: Cab Sauv leading blend, 2015 Cuvee Classic, California |
Shadow Mountain Vineyards
| Silver | Syrah/Shiraz, 2014 Syrah, San Diego County |
Woof ‘n Rose Winery
| Silver | Alicante Bouschet, 2015 Alicante Bouschet, Ramona Valley |
| Silver | Grenache, 2015 Grenache Noir, Ramona Valley |
| Silver | Red Blend: Cabernet Franc leading blend, 2015 Eglantine, Ramona Valley |
| Bronze | Cab Franc, 2015 Cabernet Franc, Ramona Valley |
| Bronze | Red Blend: Grenache leading blend, 2015 Puppy Love, Ramona Valley |
2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
San Diego County Vintners Association Members:
Altipiano Vineyard and Winery
| Gold | Syrah/Shiraz, California Orfila Vineyard |
| Silver | Barbera, San Diego County |
| Bronze | Petite Sirah, Shenandoah Valley Deaver Vineyards and Altipiano Vineyard and Winery |
Beach House Winery
| Bronze | Syrah/Shiraz, South Coast |
| Bronze | Zinfandel, San Diego County |
Carruth Cellars
| Double Gold | Red Bordeaux, North Coast |
| Double Gold | Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands Manzoni Vineyard |
| Double Gold | Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley Reynoso Vineyard |
| Gold | Syrah Dominant Blends, North Coast |
| Silver | Tempranillo, North Coast |
| Silver | Merlot, Alexander Valley Reynoso Vineyard |
| Silver | Petite Sirah, Alexander Valley Reynoso Vineyard |
| Silver | Syrah/Shiraz, Napa County Sebastiani Vineyard |
| Silver | Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley Willowside |
| Bronze | Cabernet Franc, Chalk Hill Windsor Oaks |
| Bronze | Red Blends, North Coast |
| Bronze | Petit Verdot, Alexander Valley Jordan Vineyard |
| Bronze | Malbec, Sonoma County Kenwood |
| Bronze | Sangiovese, Paso Robles Solana Farms |
| Bronze | Sauvignon Blanc/Fume, Clear Lake |
Coyote Oaks Vineyards
| Bronze | Cabernet Dominant Blends, South Coast |
| Bronze | Tempranillo, San Bernardino County |
Domaine Artefact Vineyard and Winery
| Silver | White Dessert/Late Harvest, San Diego County |
Fallbrook Winery
| Double Gold | Merlot, South Coast |
Gianni Buonomo Vintners
| Double Gold | All Other Red Varietals, Sierra Foothills |
| Bronze | All Other Red Varietals, Rattlesnake Hills |
Highland Valley Vineyards
| Silver | Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles |
| Bronze | Red Bordeaux, San Diego County |
Hill Top Winery
| Silver | Syrah/Shiraz, San Diego County |
| Bronze | Cabernet Sauvignon, San Diego County |
Hungry Hawk Vineyards & Winery
| Gold | Italian Varietal Blends, San Diego County |
| Silver | Syrah/Shiraz, San Diego County |
| Silver | Chardonnay, San Diego County Hill Springs |
| Silver | Petite Sirah, San Diego County |
| Silver | Grenache Dominant Blends, San Diego County |
| Bronze | Malbec, San Diego County Hill Springs |
| Bronze | Fruit Sparkling, San Diego County |
| Bronze | Cabernet Franc, San Diego County |
Koi Zen Cellars
| Silver | Malbec, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Single Vineyard |
| Bronze | Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County Barrel Aged |
LJ Crafted Wines
| Silver | Petite Sirah, Dry Creek Valley Bird Rock |
| Silver | Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley Confidant Vineyard |
| Silver | Sauvignon Blanc/Fume, Russian River Valley Patient Terrier Vineyard |
| Silver | Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley Patient Terrier Vineyard |
| Bronze | Viognier, Alexander Valley Hoot Owl Vineyard |
| Bronze | Chardonnay, Russian River Valley Patient Terrier Vineyard |
| Bronze | Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Omlin Vineyard |
Négociant Winery
| Silver | Petite Sirah, Paso Robles, Templeton Gap |
San Pasqual Winery
| Double Gold, | Cabernet Franc, San Diego County |
| Silver | Petit Verdot, Clarksburg |
Solterra Winery
| Gold | Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Leonard Vyne |
Woof ‘n Rose Winery
| Silver | Grenache Dominant Blends, Ramona Valley |
| Silver | Cabernet Franc, Ramona Valley |
| Bronze | Red Bordeaux, Ramona Valley |
| Bronze | Cabernet Sauvignon, Ramona Valley |
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
San Diego County Vintners Association Members:
Altipiano Vineryard & Winery LLC
| Silver | 2013 Super Tuscan |
| Silver | 2013 Cabernet Franc |
| Silver | 2013 Merlot |
Beach House Winery
| Double Gold | 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Gold | 2011 Petite Sirah |
| Gold | 2012 Nebbiol |
| Silver | 2012 Sangiovese |
| Silver | 2012 Merlot |
| Silver | 2012 Zin on the Beach |
| Bronze | 2012 Beach Break GSM |
Casa Tiene Vista Vineyard
| Bronze | 2011 Sir Charles Cabernet |
Cordiano Winery
| Silver | 2013 Duetto Bianco |
| Silver | 2013 Trinity |
| Silver | 2013 Moscato |
Granite Lion Cellars LLC
| Silver | 2015 Rose Wine |
| Bronze | 2015 Sauvignon Blanc |
| Bronze | 2015 Melody Lane |
Highland Valley Vineyards
| Double Gold | 2013 Barbera |
Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery
| Silver | 2011 Syrah |
Orfila Vineyards & Winery
| Gold | 2014 Estate Lotus |
| Silver | 2014 Pinot Noir Element |
| Silver | 2014 Pinot Noir Sequestered |
| Silver | 2014 Ambassador’s Chardonnay |
| Silver | 2013 Estate Merlot Whole Cluster |
| Silver | 2013 Estate Sangiovese |
| Silver | 2013 Orfilia Syrah |
| Silver | 2014 Pinot Noir, Stem Head |
| Silver | 2014 Estate Viognier |
| Silver | 2014 Chardonnay |
| Bronze | 2013 Estate Full Fathom Five |
Poppaeo Vineyard LLC
| Silver | 2014 Barbera |
| Silver | 2014 Tiberius |
| Bronze | 2014 Montepulciano |
Ramona Ranch Winery
| Silver | 2012 Zinfandel |
| Silver | 2013 Merlot |
| Bronze | 2014 Tickled Pink |
Woof’n Rose Winery
| Gold | 2012 Meritage |
| Silver | 2012 Estate Petit Verdot |
| Silver | 2012 Estate Cabernet Franc |
| Silver | 2011 Estate Cabernet Franc |
2016 Toast of the Coast
San Diego County Vintners Association Members:
Beach House Winery
| Double Gold | 2011 Petite Sirah |
| Best Petite Sirah | 2011 Petite Sirah |
| Gold | 2012 Zin on the Beach |
| Best of Dry Creek Valley AVA | 2011 Petite Sirah |
Bernardo Winery
| Silver | 2014 Albariño/Syrah Rosado |
| Silver | 2013 Syrah |
BK Cellars
| Silver | 2013 Syrah |
Campo Creek Vineyards
| Silver | 2013 Rancher’s Red |
Casa Tiene Vista
| Silver | 2012 City Lights |
Coyote Oaks Vineyard
| Double Gold | Montepulciano |
| Best of San Diego County | Montepuliciano |
| Best Montepulciano | Montepuliciano |
| Silver | 2013 Dancing Dog |
| Silver | 2013 Party Pack |
| Silver | 2013 Furry Lips |
Deerhorn Valley Vineyards
| Silver | 2013 Cabernet Franc |
Highland Valley Vineyards
| Gold | 2013 Syrah |
Hill Top Winery
| Silver | 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Silver | 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Silver | 2012 Merlot |
Hungry Hawk Vineyards and Winery
| Gold | 2015 Mélange Blanc |
| Best Blended White Misc. Wine | 2015 Mélange Blanc |
| Silver | 2015 Rosé |
| Silver | 2015 Albariño |
| Silver | 2014 Tempranillo |
| Silver | 2015 Blueberry |
| Silver | 2013 Queue Rogue |
Little Oaks Winery
| Double Gold | 2013 Sangiovese |
| Best of South Coast | 2013 Sangiovese |
| Best Sangiovese | 2013 Sangiovese |
| Gold | 2013 Malbec |
| Gold | 2013 Red Wine |
Mattucci Winery
| Double Gold | 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Best Cabernet Sauvignon (tie) | 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Old Coach Vineyards and Winery
| Silver | 2012 The Firestorm Reserve |
| Silver | 2012 The Showdown Reserve |
| Silver | 2012 The Petite Sirah Reserve |
| Silver | 2012 Sandy’s Syrah Reserve |
| Silver | 2012 The Peacemaker Reserve |
Poppaea Vineyard and Winery
| Silver | 2014 Barbera |
Ramona Ranch Vineryard and Winery
| Gold | 2013 Tannat |
| Gold | 2012 Sangiovese Reserve |
| Silver | 2013 Montepulciano |
| Silver | 2014 Tickled Pink |
San Pasqual Winery
| Gold | 2015 Rosé of Cabernet Franc |
| Silver | 2013 Malbec |
| Silver | 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Shadow Mountain Vineyards
| Silver | 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon 423 |
| Silver | 2013 Nebbiolo |
| Silver | 2012 Merlot |
| Silver | 2012 Syrah |
Solterra Winery
| Gold | 2013 Merlot |
| Gold | 2014 La Surena |
| Silver | 2013 Agliancio |
| Silver | 2013 Mourvedre |
| Silver | 2013 Syrah |
Turtle Rock Ridge Winery
| Silver | 2013 Hello Beautiful |
Vino Urbano Urban Winery
| Gold | 2014 Sangiovese |
| Silver | 2014 Barbera |
| Silver | 2014 Syrah |
Volcan Mountain Winery
| Silver | 2015 Viognier |
Witch Creek Winery
| Gold | 2012 Teroldego |
| Best Teroldego | 2012 Teroldego |
| Gold | 2013 Syrah |
| Silver | 2013 Zinfandel |
| Silver | 2013 Sangiovese |
Woof’n Rose Winery
| Double Gold | 2012 Merlot |
| Best of Ramona Valley | 2012 Merlot |
| Best Merlot | 2012 Merlot |
| Gold | 2012 Petit Verdot |
| Best Petit Verdot | 2012 Petit Verdot |
| Silver | 2012 Cabernet Franc |
| Silver | 2012 Grenache Noir |
| Silver | 2012 Eglantine |
| Silver | 2011 Cabernet Franc Reserve |
2Plank Vineyards
| Silver | 2013 Solstice |
2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Results
San Diego County Vintners Association Members:
Beach House
| Double Gold | 2011 Petite Sirah |
| Silver | 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Silver | 2012 Zin on the Beach Red Blend |
Brooking
| Bronze | 2014 Tempranillo Angelica |
| Bronze | 2014 Muscat Canelli Angelica |
Carruth Cellars
| Double Gold | 2013 BDX |
| Gold | 2013 Petite Sirah |
| Silver | 2013 Zinfandel, Bacigalupi Vineyard |
| Silver | 2013 Malbec |
| Silver | 2014 Pinot Noir |
| Silver | 2013 Barbera |
| Silver | 2014 Super Tuscan |
| Silver | 2013 Tempranillo |
| Bronze | 2014 Chardonnay |
| Bronze | 2013 Zinfandel, Dry Creek |
| Bronze | 2013 Syrah |
| Bronze | 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Bronze | 2014 4Play Red Blend |
| Bronze | 2013 LMF Red Blend |
| Bronze | 2012 Merlot |
Christopher Cameron/Costa Azul Wines
| Silver | 2013 Merlot |
| Silver | 2013 Malbec |
| Bronze | 2013 Zinfandel |
| Bronze | 2013 Pinot Noir |
Solterra Winery
| Gold | 2013 Mourvedre |
| Silver | 2014 LaSurena White Blend |
| Silver | 2013 Mestizo Red Blend |
| Bronze | 2013 Aglianico |
| Bronze | 2012 Ainsley Red Blend |
Highland Valley Vineyard
| Double Gold | 2013 Syrah |
San Pasqual Winery
| Bronze | 2013 Merlot |
Shadow Mountain
| Silver | 2012 Syrah |
| Silver | 2012 Merlot |
| Silver | 2012 Malbec |
Witch Creek
| Silver | 2013 Zinfandel |
| Bronze | 2009 Kathy’s Cuvee Red Blend |
| Bronze | 2013 Syrah |
2016 Winemakers Challenge Wine Competition, San Diego
BK Cellars
| Gold | 2013 Syrah Temecula Valley | $33.00, 90 Points |
Casa Tiene Vista Vineyard
| Silver | 2012 Blackbird Merlot | $29.95, 89 Points |
| Silver | 2010 City Lights Merlot | $15.95, 87 Points |
Solterra Winery
| Silver | 2012 Ainsley | $58.00, 89 Points |
2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Results
San Diego County Vintners Association Members:
Carruth Cellars
| Gold | 2012 Sonoma Syrah |
| Gold | 2012 Paso Robles Starr Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Silver | 2012 Russian River Bacigalupi Zinfandel |
| Silver | 2012 Napa Syrah |
| Silver | 2012 Knight’s Valley Merlot |
| Silver | 2012 Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Silver | 2012 Lake Co. Malbec |
| Silver | 2013 North Coast Four Play Red Blend |
| Silver | 2012 Sonoma LMF Blend |
| Bronze | 2013 Lake Co. Sauvignon Blanc |
| Bronze | 2013 Clear Lake Fume Blanc |
| Bronze | 2012 North Coast Barbera |
| Bronze | 2012 North Coast Bordeaux Blend |
| Bronze | 2012 Capay Valley Tempranillo |
| Bronze | 2013 North Coast R.E.D. Blend |
Christopher Cameron – Solterra
| Double Gold | 2012 Dry Creek Van Alyea Ranch Malbec |
| gold | 2011 California/Mexico GSM Mestizo |
| Silver | 2009 Dry Creek Van Alyea Ranch Petite Sirah |
| Bronze | 2012 Italian Blend Mestizo |
| Bronze | 2012 Dry Creek Van Alyea Ranch Petit Verdot |
| Bronze | 2011 Guadalupe Valley Mourvedre |
Witch Creek
| Gold | 2012 El Dorado Syrah |
| Bronze | 2012 Clarksburg Tempranillo |
Woof n’ Rose
| Silver | 2011 Ramona Cabernet Franc |
| Silver | 2011 Ramona Eglantine |
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
San Diego County Vintners Association Members:
Altipiano Vineryard & Winery LLC
| Silver | 2013 Super Tuscan |
| Silver | 2013 Cabernet Franc |
| Silver | 2013 Merlot |
Beach House Winery
| Double Gold | 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Gold | 2011 Petite Sirah |
| Gold | 2012 Nebbiol |
| Silver | 2012 Sangiovese |
| Silver | 2012 Merlot |
| Silver | 2012 Zin on the Beach |
| Bronze | 2012 Beach Break GSM |
Casa Tiene Vista Vineyard
| Bronze | 2011 Sir Charles Cabernet |
Cordiano Winery
| Silver | 2013 Duetto Bianco |
| Silver | 2013 Trinity |
| Silver | 2013 Moscato |
Granite Lion Cellars LLC
| Silver | 2015 Rose Wine |
| Bronze | 2015 Sauvignon Blanc |
| Bronze | 2015 Melody Lane |
Highland Valley Vineyards
| Double Gold | 2013 Barbera |
Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery
| Silver | 2011 Syrah |
Orfila Vineyards & Winery
| Gold | 2014 Estate Lotus |
| Silver | 2014 Pinot Noir Element |
| Silver | 2014 Pinot Noir Sequestered |
| Silver | 2014 Ambassador’s Chardonnay |
| Silver | 2013 Estate Merlot Whole Cluster |
| Silver | 2013 Estate Sangiovese |
| Silver | 2013 Orfilia Syrah |
| Silver | 2014 Pinot Noir, Stem Head |
| Silver | 2014 Estate Viognier |
| Silver | 2014 Chardonnay |
| Bronze | 2013 Estate Full Fathom Five |
Poppaeo Vineyard LLC
| Silver | 2014 Barbera |
| Silver | 2014 Tiberius |
| Bronze | 2014 Montepulciano |
Ramona Ranch Winery
| Silver | 2012 Zinfandel |
| Silver | 2013 Merlot |
| Bronze | 2014 Tickled Pink |
Woof’n Rose Winery
| Gold | 2012 Meritage |
| Silver | 2012 Estate Petit Verdot |
| Silver | 2012 Estate Cabernet Franc |
| Silver | 2011 Estate Cabernet Franc |
2016 Toast of the Coast
San Diego County Vintners Association Members:
Beach House Winery
| Double Gold | 2011 Petite Sirah |
| Best Petite Sirah | 2011 Petite Sirah |
| Gold | 2012 Zin on the Beach |
| Best of Dry Creek Valley AVA | 2011 Petite Sirah |
Bernardo Winery
| Silver | 2014 Albariño/Syrah Rosado |
| Silver | 2013 Syrah |
BK Cellars
| Silver | 2013 Syrah |
Campo Creek Vineyards
| Silver | 2013 Rancher’s Red |
Casa Tiene Vista
| Silver | 2012 City Lights |
Coyote Oaks Vineyard
| Double Gold | Montepulciano |
| Best of San Diego County | Montepuliciano |
| Best Montepulciano | Montepuliciano |
| Silver | 2013 Dancing Dog |
| Silver | 2013 Party Pack |
| Silver | 2013 Furry Lips |
Deerhorn Valley Vineyards
| Silver | 2013 Cabernet Franc |
Highland Valley Vineyards
| Gold | 2013 Syrah |
Hill Top Winery
| Silver | 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Silver | 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Silver | 2012 Merlot |
Hungry Hawk Vineyards and Winery
| Gold | 2015 Mélange Blanc |
| Best Blended White Misc. Wine | 2015 Mélange Blanc |
| Silver | 2015 Rosé |
| Silver | 2015 Albariño |
| Silver | 2014 Tempranillo |
| Silver | 2015 Blueberry |
| Silver | 2013 Queue Rogue |
Little Oaks Winery
| Double Gold | 2013 Sangiovese |
| Best of South Coast | 2013 Sangiovese |
| Best Sangiovese | 2013 Sangiovese |
| Gold | 2013 Malbec |
| Gold | 2013 Red Wine |
Mattucci Winery
| Double Gold | 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Best Cabernet Sauvignon (tie) | 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Old Coach Vineyards and Winery
| Silver | 2012 The Firestorm Reserve |
| Silver | 2012 The Showdown Reserve |
| Silver | 2012 The Petite Sirah Reserve |
| Silver | 2012 Sandy’s Syrah Reserve |
| Silver | 2012 The Peacemaker Reserve |
Poppaea Vineyard and Winery
| Silver | 2014 Barbera |
Ramona Ranch Vineryard and Winery
| Gold | 2013 Tannat |
| Gold | 2012 Sangiovese Reserve |
| Silver | 2013 Montepulciano |
| Silver | 2014 Tickled Pink |
San Pasqual Winery
| Gold | 2015 Rosé of Cabernet Franc |
| Silver | 2013 Malbec |
| Silver | 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Shadow Mountain Vineyards
| Silver | 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon 423 |
| Silver | 2013 Nebbiolo |
| Silver | 2012 Merlot |
| Silver | 2012 Syrah |
Solterra Winery
| Gold | 2013 Merlot |
| Gold | 2014 La Surena |
| Silver | 2013 Agliancio |
| Silver | 2013 Mourvedre |
| Silver | 2013 Syrah |
Turtle Rock Ridge Winery
| Silver | 2013 Hello Beautiful |
Vino Urbano Urban Winery
| Gold | 2014 Sangiovese |
| Silver | 2014 Barbera |
| Silver | 2014 Syrah |
Volcan Mountain Winery
| Silver | 2015 Viognier |
Witch Creek Winery
| Gold | 2012 Teroldego |
| Best Teroldego | 2012 Teroldego |
| Gold | 2013 Syrah |
| Silver | 2013 Zinfandel |
| Silver | 2013 Sangiovese |
Woof’n Rose Winery
| Double Gold | 2012 Merlot |
| Best of Ramona Valley | 2012 Merlot |
| Best Merlot | 2012 Merlot |
| Gold | 2012 Petit Verdot |
| Best Petit Verdot | 2012 Petit Verdot |
| Silver | 2012 Cabernet Franc |
| Silver | 2012 Grenache Noir |
| Silver | 2012 Eglantine |
| Silver | 2011 Cabernet Franc Reserve |
2Plank Vineryards
| Silver | 2013 Solstice |
2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Results
San Diego County Vintners Association Members:
Beach House
| Double Gold | 2011 Petite Sirah |
| Silver | 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Silver | 2012 Zin on the Beach Red Blend |
Brooking
| Bronze | 2014 Tempranillo Angelica |
| Bronze | 2014 Muscat Canelli Angelica |
Carruth Cellars
| Double Gold | 2013 BDX |
| Gold | 2013 Petite Sirah |
| Silver | 2013 Zinfandel, Bacigalupi Vineyard |
| Silver | 2013 Malbec |
| Silver | 2014 Pinot Noir |
| Silver | 2013 Barbera |
| Silver | 2014 Super Tuscan |
| Silver | 2013 Tempranillo |
| Bronze | 2014 Chardonnay |
| Bronze | 2013 Zinfandel, Dry Creek |
| Bronze | 2013 Syrah |
| Bronze | 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Bronze | 2014 4Play Red Blend |
| Bronze | 2013 LMF Red Blend |
| Bronze | 2012 Merlot |
Christopher Cameron/Costa Azul Wines
| Silver | 2013 Merlot |
| Silver | 2013 Malbec |
| Bronze | 2013 Zinfandel |
| Bronze | 2013 Pinot Noir |
Solterra Winery
| Gold | 2013 Mourvedre |
| Silver | 2014 LaSurena White Blend |
| Silver | 2013 Mestizo Red Blend |
| Bronze | 2013 Aglianico |
| Bronze | 2012 Ainsley Red Blend |
Highland Valley Vineyard
| Double Gold | 2013 Syrah |
San Pasqual Winery
| Bronze | 2013 Merlot |
Shadow Mountain
| Silver | 2012 Syrah |
| Silver | 2012 Merlot |
| Silver | 2012 Malbec |
Witch Creek
| Silver | 2013 Zinfandel |
| Bronze | 2009 Kathy’s Cuvee Red Blend |
| Bronze | 2013 Syrah |
2016 Winemakers Challenge Wine Competition, San Diego
BK Cellars
| Gold | 2013 Syrah Temecula Valley | $33.00, 90 Points |
Casa Tiene Vista Vineyard
| Silver | 2012 Blackbird Merlot | $29.95, 89 Points |
| Silver | 2010 City Lights Merlot | $15.95, 87 Points |
Solterra Winery
| Silver | 2012 Ainsley | $58.00, 89 Points |
2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Results
San Diego County Vintners Association Members:
Carruth Cellars
| Gold | 2012 Sonoma Syrah |
| Gold | 2012 Paso Robles Starr Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Silver | 2012 Russian River Bacigalupi Zinfandel |
| Silver | 2012 Napa Syrah |
| Silver | 2012 Knight’s Valley Merlot |
| Silver | 2012 Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Silver | 2012 Lake Co. Malbec |
| Silver | 2013 North Coast Four Play Red Blend |
| Silver | 2012 Sonoma LMF Blend |
| Bronze | 2013 Lake Co. Sauvignon Blanc |
| Bronze | 2013 Clear Lake Fume Blanc |
| Bronze | 2012 North Coast Barbera |
| Bronze | 2012 North Coast Bordeaux Blend |
| Bronze | 2012 Capay Valley Tempranillo |
| Bronze | 2013 North Coast R.E.D. Blend |
Christopher Cameron – Solterra
| Double Gold | 2012 Dry Creek Van Alyea Ranch Malbec |
| gold | 2011 California/Mexico GSM Mestizo |
| Silver | 2009 Dry Creek Van Alyea Ranch Petite Sirah |
| Bronze | 2012 Italian Blend Mestizo |
| Bronze | 2012 Dry Creek Van Alyea Ranch Petit Verdot |
| Bronze | 2011 Guadalupe Valley Mourvedre |
Witch Creek
| Gold | 2012 El Dorado Syrah |
| Bronze | 2012 Clarksburg Tempranillo |
Woof n’ Rose
| Silver | 2011 Ramona Cabernet Franc |
| Silver | 2011 Ramona Eglantine |
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