High energy resounded throughout the Gold Medal Reception, capping off this year"s Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition. It's always fun to attend to taste the judges' top picks, stacking Michigan wine against Michigan wine. Be sure to join us at next year's event!
Top winners of this year's Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition:
Judges' Merit Award: Black Star Farms/2008 Arcturos Dry Riesling
Best of Class winners:
- Dry White Wine: Left Foot Charley/2009 Pinot Blanc
- Dry Red Wine: Gill's Pier Vineyard & Winery/2007 Cabernet Franc/Merlot
- Semi-Dry White Wine: Bell Lago/2008 Gewurztraminer
- Dessert wine: Fenn Valley Vineyards/2008 "42" Ice Wine
- Fruit Wine: Longview Winery/Reserve Cherry Wine
- Rose' Wine: 45 North Vineyard & Winery/2008 Pinot Noir Rose
For more competition details, check out www.michwine.com, managed by Joel Goldberg. Joel graciously loaned us the photo of the Leelanau Peninsula winemakers celebrating with their trophies.
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