In its second year, the Taste of Harry & David Wine Competition collects submissions throughout Oregon and northern California to be judged according to the UC Davis scoring system. This year 76 wines were entered and 9 were awarded Gold, 11 given Silver and 15 taking home Bronze Medals.
Many of the award-winning wineries will be pouring their wines at the Harry & David Labor Day Event on Saturday and Sunday, September 4th & 5th from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. In addition to wine, local artisan cheeses, breads, sauces, and beers will be available to taste.
The weekend will also host a Perfect Pairing Chef's Challenge were the Gold Medal wines are blindly drawn by a participating chef. They must then create a dish using a Harry & David core product that pairs perfectly with the wine. The most creative, challenging, and delicious pairing wins.
2010 Taste of Harry and David Wine Competition
Gold Medal
Bergstrom 2008 Bergstrom Vineyard Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley - Best of Show
Del Rio Vineyards 2008 Pinot Gris, Rogue Valley - Runner Up, Best of Show
Two by Two 2009 Viongier
Pebblestone Cellars 2008 Viognier, Rogue Valley
South Stage Cellars 2009 Morning Blush, Rogue Valley
RoxyAnn Winery 2009 Roussane, Rogue Valley
Bergstrom 2008 De Lancellotti Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
Crater Lake Cellars 2009 Riesling, Rogue Valley
Abiqua Wind 2009 Gewurztraminer, Willamette Valley
Silver Medal
Misty Oaks Winery 2008 Pinot Blanc, Umpqua Valley
Hellgate Cellars 2008 Pinot Blanc, Rogue Valley
Foris Winery 2008 Dry Riesling, Rogue Valley
Slagle Creek Vineyard 2008 Chardonnay, Applegate Valley
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2008 Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
Misty Oaks 2008 Cabernet Franc, Umpqua Valley
Quady North 2008 Cabernet Franc, Rogue Valley
South Stage Cellars 2007 Alchemy, Rogue Valley
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2009 Riesling, Willamette Valley
Abiqua Wind 2007 Early Muscat, Willamette Valley
Cuckoo's Nest 2009 Fizze, Rogue Valley
Bronze Medal
Valley View Winery 2008 Anna Maria Roussanne, Applegate Valley
Shasta View Winery 2008 Pinot Gris
South Stage Cellars 2009 Serendipity, Rogue Valley
EdenVale Winery 2007 Midsummer's Eve, Rogue Valley
Troon Vineyard 2009 Viognier, Applegate Valley
Hellgate Cellars 2006 Pinot Noir, Rogue Valley
RoxyAnn Winery 2007 Tempranillo, Rogue Valley
EdenVale Winery 2004 Tempranillo, Rogue Valley
Cuckoo's Nest 2009 Two Birds, Rogue Valley
McCauley 2005 Proprietary Red Blend
Soloro Vineyard 2006 Syrah, Applegate Valley
Quady North 2007 Sam's Valley Syrah, Rogue Valley
Abiqua Wind 2009 Mueller Thurgau, Willamette Valley
Troon Vineyard 2008 Insomnia Port, Applegate Valley
Del Rio Vineyards 2007 Claret, Rogue Valley
Congrats to all. Many of these wines are new releases, so don't miss the Harry & David Labor Day Event to try them first!
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