THANK YOU ALL WHO HAVE ENTERED! THE 2012 COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED

We have had another stellar year with entries received from all 50 American states, 8 Canadian provinces and 8 different countries for the 2012.

Wines will be judged in Vermont:
April 20-22, 2012

Results first announced at WineMaker Magazine Conference in Ithaca, New York

(Results will be posted on winemakermag.com and mailed out to entrants soon after):

June 2, 2012

Special "Best of Show" medals will be awarded thanks to our Award Sponsors:

Grand Champion Wine:

WineMaker of the Year:

Retailer of the Year:

U-Vint of the Year:

Club of the Year:

Best of Show Mead:

Best of Show Estate Grown:

Best of Show Red:

Best of Show White:

Best of Show Dessert:

Best of Show Country Fruit:

Best of Show Sparkling:

Best of Show Kit/Concentrate:

Category medals will be awarded thanks to our Category Sponsors:

1.      White Native American Varietal
   Sponsor:  LOGIC, Inc.
2.      White Native American Blend
   Sponsor:  KeystoneHomebrew.com
3.      Red Native American Varietal
4. Red Native American Blend
   Sponsor:  Lallemand, Inc.
5. Blush/Rosé Native American
   Sponsor:  The Beer Essentials
6. Red or White Native American Late Harvest and Ice Wine
7.      White French-American Hybrid Varietal
8.      White French-American Hybrid Blend
9.      Red French-American Hybrid Varietal
10.    Red French-American Hybrid Blend
     Sponsor:  Midwest Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies
11.    Blush/Rosé French-American Hybrid
12.    Red or White French-American Late Harvest and Ice Wine
13.    Chardonnay
       Sponsor:  Beer and Wine Makers Warehouse
14.    Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
15.    Gewürztraminer
       Sponsor:  High Gravity
16.    Riesling
17.    Sauvignon Blanc
       Sponsor:  Fine Vine Wines - The Winemaker's Toy Store
18.    Other White Vinifera Varietals
19.    White Vinifera Bordeaux Style Blends
20.    Other White Vinifera Blends
       Sponsor:  Grape Expectations - Bridgewater, NJ
21.    Cabernet Franc
22.    Cabernet Sauvignon
       Sponsor:  Fine Vine Wines - The Winemaker’s Toy Store
23.    Merlot
       Sponsor:  Grape and Granary
24.    Shiraz/Syrah
       Sponsor:  Bader Beer and Wine Supply
25.    Pinot Noir
       Sponsor:  High Gravity
26.    Sangiovese
27.    Zinfandel
       Sponsor:  Purple Toes, Inc.
28.    Other Red Vinifera Varietals
       Sponsor:  The Beverage People
29.    Red Vinifera Bordeaux Style Blends
30.    Other Red Vinifera Blends

     Sponsor:  St. Louis Wine & Beermaking

31.    Blush/Rosé Red Vinifera
32.    Red or White Vinifera Late Harvest and Ice Wine
       Sponsor:  Noontime Labels
33.    White Table Wine Blend (Any Grape Varieties)
       Sponsor:  ReCoop Barrels
34.    Red Table Wine Blend (Any Grape Varieties)
35.    Blush Table Wine Blend (Any Grape Varieties)
36.    Grape & Non-Grape Table Wine Blend
       Sponsor:  The Home Brewery (MO)
37.    Apple or Pear Varietals or Blends
38.    Stone Fruit (Peach, Cherry, Blends, etc.)
       Sponsor:  Bet-Mar Liquid Hobby Shop
39.    Berry Fruit (Strawberry, Raspberry, Blends, etc.)
       Sponsor:  Home Brew Party
40.    Other Fruits
       Sponsor:  The Flying Barrel
41.    Traditional Mead
       Sponsor:  The Brewer's Apprentice
42.    Fruit Mead
       Sponsor:  Purple Foot - Milwaukee
43.    Herb and Spice Mead
44.    Flower or Vegetable
45.    Port Style
46.    Sherry Style
47.    Other Fortified
48.    Sparkling Grape, Dry/Semi-Dry or Sweet
49.    Sparkling Non-Grape
50.    Wine-Based Cocktail