Best of Show Alas, there can be but one...
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The annual McMinnville Wine & Food Classic event is due to be held at the Evergreen Space Museum on March 8-10, 2013. We recently peeked in on 12 judges, gathered together in a small meeting room at St. James Catholic School, who were blind-tasting a total of 190 different wines submitted by 51 wineries throughout Oregon. The first round of judging was conducted by type of wine. Those with the highest scores went on to the next round, to then be placed in Bronze, Silver, and Gold categories. From the Gold winners, a Best of Show was chosen. The judges - professionals from various sectors of the wine and food industry - were enjoying their duties, but also clearly taking the job seriously. They spoke of the passion that goes into the winemaking process; evident, they said, in each aroma, each sip, each glass held up to the light. The McMinnville Wine & Food Classic is held as a benefit for the students of St. James Catholic School in McMinnville, and is run by a group of dedicated volunteer families, staff, and friends of the school.
“Great wine making starts with the terroir of the grape.” Judge Cynthia Gierok, Wine Steward at Fred Meyer in Newberg.
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The Results are in, Congratulations All Best of Show
Methven Family Vineyards 2011 Gamay Noir
Gold Abacela 2011 Abarino Abbey Creek Vineyard 2010 Pinot Noir “Big Sexy” Eola Hills Wine Cellars 2010 “Le Creole” Pinot Noir Terra Vina Wines 2010 Cabernet Franc Eola Hills Wine Cellars 2010 Lodi “old Vine” Zinfandel Terra Vina Wines 2009 Tempranillo Capitello Wines 2011 “Dolcino” (Gewurtztraminer) Noble Estate 2011 Muscat
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Silver Kramer Vineyards 2010 Brut Blakeslee Vineyard Estate 2011 -Chardonnay-Yamhill Carlton 12 Ranch Wines 2010 Viogneir Ancient Cellars 2011 “Gilt” Capitello Wines 2011 Pinot Gris Crater Lake Cellars 2012 Pinot Gris Calamity Hill Vineyard & Farm 2012 Starlight White Tesoaria Winery 2012 Bella Bianca Methven Family Vineyards 2008 Estate Cuvee WildAire Cellars 2009 Pinot Noir Reserve Noble Estate 2010 Vineyard Select Tesoaia Winery 2011 Pinot Noir Spangler Vineyards 2009 Merlot Terra Vina Wines 2010 Merlot Namaste Vineyards 2008 Legacy Syrah Flying Dutchman Winery 2008 -Conductor’s Blend Reserve Territorial Vineyards Riesling Eola Hills Wine Cellars 2006 -Port Style (cabernet Sauvignon)
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