2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Results!

The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition broke records with 4.913 entires in 2010 and now in 2011, it continues to uphold the title of "Largest Competition of American Wines in the World" with a staggering number of entries, 5,050 from 23 states. Wines made by Southern Oregon fruit or wineries took home 1 best of class, 4 gold, 28 silver and 25 bronze medals this year (up 4 medals from last year).  This spectacular representation will expose more people to our outstanding Southern Oregon wines. 

Best of Class

Del Rio Vineyards, Rogue Valley, 2009 Viognier, $20

Gold

Agate Ridge Vineyard, Rogue Valley, 2009 Roussanne, $21
Pebblestone Cellars, Rogue Valley, 2007 Cabernet Franc, $24

Schmidt Family Vineyards, Applegate Valley, 2008 Syrah, $34

Schmidt Family Vineyards, Applegate Valley, 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, $38

Silver

A to Z Wineworks, Rogue Valley, 2007 Night & Day Bordeaux Blend, $14

A to Z Wineworks, Rogue Valley, 2006 Chemin de Terre, $14

Abacela Winery, Umpqua Valley, 2007 Estate Grown Tempranillo, $35

Agate Ridge Vineyard, Rogue Valley, 2009 Barrel Fermented Viognier, $20

Agate Ridge Vineyard, Rogue Valley, 2008 Primitivo, $21

Brandborg Winery, Umpqua Valley, 2008 Benchlands Pinot Noir, $22

Brandborg Winery, Umpqua Valley, 2008 Estate Ferris Wheel Pinot Noir, $38

Cliff Creek Cellars, Rogue Valley, 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, $24

Cuckoos Nest Cellars, Rogue Valley, Aromatique, $14.99

Del Rio Vineyards, Rogue Valley, 2009 Pinot Gris, $26

Del Rio Vineyards, Rogue Valley, 2008 Syrah, $35

Del Rio Vineyards, Rogue Valley, 2008 Petite Sirah, $48

Girardet Wine Cellars, Umpqua Valley, 2009 Chardonnay, $14

Melrose Vineyards, Umpqua Valley, 2009 Pinot Gris, $16

Melrose Vineyards, Umpqua Valley, 2008 Pinot Noir, $20

Melrose Vineyards, Umpqua Valley, 2008 Tempranillo, $30

Pebblestone Cellars, Rogue Valley, 2009 Viognier, $19

RoxyAnn Winery, Rogue Valley, Estate Syrah, $30

RoxyAnn Winery, Rogue Valley, Estate Tempranillo, $30

Schmidt Family Vineyards, Applegate Valley, 2008 Merlot, $32

Schmidt Family Vineyards, Applegate Valley, 2008 Malbec, $30

Schmidt Family Vineyards, Applegate Valley, 2008 Tempranillo, $32

South Stage Cellars, Rogue Valley, 2007 Syrah. $25

South Stage Cellars, Alchemy Red Blend, $34

Spangler Vineyards, 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, $29.99

Spangler Vineyards, Umpqua Valley, 2007 Claret, $23.99

Trium Wines, Rogue Valley, 2009 Pinot Gris, $19

Troon Vineyard, Applegate Valley, 2008 Reserve Zinfandel, $60

Bronze

Abacela Winery, Umpqua Valley, 2009 Estate Grown Albariño, $18

Agate Ridge Vineyard, Rogue Valley, 2007 Syrah, $20

Agate Ridge Vineyard, Rogue Valley, 2008 Grenache, $23

Brandborg Winery, Umpqua Valley, 2009 Gewurztraminer, $16

Cliff Creek Cellars, Rogue Valley, 2007 Cabernet Franc, $28

Cuckoos Nest Cellars, Rogue Valley, Pinot Gris, $14.99

Cuckoos Nest Cellars, Rogue Valley, Two Birds Cab/Syrah Blend, $17.99

Del Rio Vineyards, Rogue Valley, 2009 Pinot Noir, $28

Del Rio Vineyards, Rogue Valley, 2008 Claret, $35

Lorelli Wines, Applegate Valley, 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, $19.99

Pebblestone Cellars, Rogue Valley, 2009 Pinot Gris, $15

Red Lily Tempranillo, Rogue Valley, 2007 Tempranillo, $35

Schmidt Family Vineyards, Applegate Valley, 2008 Zinfandel, $32

South Stage Cellars, Rogue Valley, 2009 Early Muscat, $21

Spangler Vineyards, Umpqua Valley, 2008 Petite Sirah, $27.99

Spangler Vineyards, Umpqua Valley, 2008 Cabernet Franc, $23.99

Spangler Vineyards, Umpqua Valley, 2008 Petit Verdot, $37.99

Spangler Vineyards, Umpqua Valley, 2009 Malbec, $31.99

Trium Wines, Rogue Valley, 2006 Growers' Cuvée, $25

Troon Vineyard, Applegate Valley, 2006 Old Vine Meritage, $35

Velocity Cellars, Rogue Valley, 2009 William Augustus Viognier-Marsanne, $16

Velocity Cellars, Rogue Valley, 2009 Velo Malbec Rosé, $16

Velocity Cellars, Rogue Valley, 2007 Velocity, $24

Volcano Vineyards, Rogue Valley, 2008 Viognier, $29

Volcano Vineyards, Rogue Valley, NV Lava Red Blend II, $19 

Congratulations to all!