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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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