Reader Survey... And the winners are...

I'd like to thank everyone who voted in the first annual Reader Survey! The intentions for hosting the survey is to hear what Southern Oregon wines the readers thought were the most exciting from the past year  and which winery had most impressed them. By the turnout of votes, and record number of traffic to the blog post, it is easy to say this was a great year for Southern Oregon wine. I'm pleased to present this list.

2011 Red Wine of the Year

1. 2008 Del Rio Vineyards Claret

2. 2007 Abacela Reserve Tempranillo

3. 2005 Abacela Paramour

4. 2008 Troon Vineyard Zinfandel Reserve

5. 2008 Folin Cellars Estate Tempranillo

2011 White Wine of the Year

1. 2010 Abacela Albarino 

2. 2010 Del Rio Vineyards Pinot Gris

3. 2010 Troon Vineyard Dry Riesling

4. 2010 Reustle-Prayer Rock Gruner Veltliner

5. 2010 Cowhorn Winery & Vineyard Spiral 36

Winery of the Year

1. Abacela

2. Del Rio Vineyards

3. Troon Vineyard

4. Cowhorn Winery & Vineyard

5. Red Lily Vineyard & Quady North Wines

Congratulations to all!