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2012 WineMaker Competition Now Closed



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


 

 

 


 

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