Michigan Wines in Other Competitions
American Wine Society Commercial Wine CompetitionLas Vegas, Nevada - October 2007
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Julian Solera Cream Sherry | NV | Fortified Dessert | Double Gold |
| St. Julian Blue Heron | NV | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
| St. Julian Red Heron | NV | Semi-Sweet Red | Gold |
Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
Dallas, Texas - January 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Julian Wine Co. St. J Riesling |
2005 | Semi-Dry White | Silver |
San Diego, California - May 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Julian Solera Cream Sherry | NV | Dessert | Best of Show |
| St. Julian Wine Co. Braganini Reserve Traminette |
2007 | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
| St. Julian Wine Co. Braganini Reserve Riesling |
2006 | Dry White | Gold |
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Rochester, NY - March 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau Grand Traverse Riesling Ice Wine |
2005 | Dessert | Gold |
| Tabor Hill Grand Mark | NV | Sparkling | Gold |
| Tabor Hill Traminette | 2006 | Dry White | Gold |
Florida State Fair International Wine Competition
Tampa, Fla. - February 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Julian Passionate Peach Spumante | NV | Sparkling Fruit | Gold |
| St. Julian Braganini Reserve Riesling | 2006 | Dry White | Gold |
| St. Julian Catherman's Port | NV | Fortified Dessert | Gold |
Grand Harvest Awards
Santa Rosa, Calif - February 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Julian Blue Heron | NV | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
| Tabor Hill Grand Mark Brut | NV | Dry Sparkling | Gold |
Great Lakes Great Wine Competition
Farmington Hills, Mich. - May 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Star Farms Arcturos Cabernet Franc |
2006 | Dry Red | Gold |
| Brys Estate Signature Red | 2006 | Dry Red | Gold |
| Brys Estate Signature White | 2006 | Dry White | Gold |
| Chateau Fontaine Woodland White | 2007 | Dry White | Gold |
| Chateau Grand Traverse Whole Cluster Riesling |
2007 | Off-Dry | Gold |
| Chateau Grand Traverse Riesling Ice Wine |
2005 | Dessert Wine | Double Gold |
| Chateau Grand Traverse Gamay Noir Reserve |
2005 | Dry Red | Gold |
| Fenn Valley Vineyards Riesling | 2007 | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
| Fenn Valley Vineyards Vignoles Late Harvest |
2005 | Sweet White | Gold |
| Uncle Johns Fruithouse Winery Uncle Johns Cherry Apple Cider |
NV | Hard Cider | Gold |
| Left Foot Charley Dry Riesling | 2007 | Dry White | Gold |
| Peninsula Cellars Hot Rod Cherry | NV | Fruit Wine | Gold |
| Pentamere Winery Vidal Ice Wine | 2005 | Dessert Wine | Double Gold |
| Sandhill Crane Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon |
2004 | Dry Red | Gold |
| St. Julian Meritage | 2005 | Dry Red | Gold |
| St. Julian St. J Chardonnay | 2006 | Dry White | Gold |
| St. Julian Simply White | NV | Semi-Dry White | Double Gold |
| St. Julian St. J Riesling | 2007 | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
| St. Julian Catherman's Port | NV | Dessert Wine | Gold |
| St. Julian Solera Cream Sherry | NV | Dessert Wine | Double Gold |
| Tabor Hill Cherry | NV | Dessert Wine | Gold |
| Tabor Hill Merlot | 2005 | Dry Red | Double Gold |
Indy International Wine Competition
Indianapolis, Ind. - June 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Lago Red | NV | Gold | |
| Bel Lago Leelanau Brillante | NV | Sparkling | Best of Class |
| Bel Lago Cherry | NV | Fruit | Best of Class |
| Brys Estate Pinot Noir Rosé | 2007 | Dry White | Gold |
| Cascade Winery Blueberry | 2007 | Fruit | Gold |
| Cascade Winery Cabernet Franc | 2007 | Dry Red | Gold |
| Cascade Winery Raspberry/Chocolate Silk |
2007 | Port | Gold |
| Free Run Cellars Balaton Cherry |
2005 | Fruit | Gold |
| Lemon Creek Winery Pheasant Run Red |
NV | Off-Dry Red | Gold |
| Lemon Creek Winery Merlot | 2005 | Dry Red | Best of Class |
| St. Julian Wine Co. Catawba | NV | Rosé | Gold |
| St. Julian Wine Co. Passionate Peach Spumanté |
NV | Sparkling | Gold |
| St. Julian Wine Co. B&C Brandy | NV | Brandy | Gold |
International Eastern Wine Competition
Corning, NY - May 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowers Harbor Pinot Noir | 2005 | Dry Red | Double Gold |
| Chateau Grand Traverse Riesling Ice Wine |
2005 | Sweet White | Double Gold |
| Peninsula Cellars Dry Riesling |
2006 | Dry White | Gold |
| Peninsula Cellars Semi-Sweet Riesling |
2006 | Semi-Sweet White | Gold |
| Tabor Hill Grand Mark Brut | NV | Dry Sparkling | Gold |
Jefferson Cup Invitational
Kansas City, MO - December 2007
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Lago Vineyards Auxerrois | 2006 | Dry White | Great Wine |
| Bowers Harbor Vineyards 2896 Langley | 2005 | Dry Red | Cup Nominee |
| Bowers Harbor Vineyards Block II Riesling |
2006 | Dry White | Great Wine |
| Brys Estate Signature Red | 2006 | Dry Red | Great Wine |
| Brys Estate Signature White | 2006 | Dry White | Great Wine |
| Chateau Grand Traverse Pinot Grigio |
2006 | Dry White | Cup Nominee |
| L. Mawby Vineyards Cremant | NV | Sparkling | Cup Nominee |
| Shady Lane Cellars Semi-Dry Riesling |
2006 | Semi-Dry White | Great Wine |
| Shady Lane Cellars Pinot Noir | 2006 | Dry Red | Great Wine |
| St. Julian Blue Heron | NV | Semi-Dry White | Cup Nominee |
| St. Julian Solera Cream Sherry | NV | Fortified Dessert | Jefferson Cup |
Jerry Mead's New World International Wine Competition
Ontario, Calif. - March 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Julian Solera Cream Sherry | NV | Fortified Dessert | Double Gold |
Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition
Long Beach, Calif. - July 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau Grand Traverse Whole Cluster Riesling |
2006 | Dry White | Gold |
| St. Julian Solera Cream Sherry | NV | Dessert | Chairman's Best of Class |
| St. Julian Red Heron | NV | Semi-Dry Red | Gold |
| St. Julian St. J Riesling | 2005 | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
Pomona, Calif. - May 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau Grand Traverse Dry Riesling |
2007 | Dry White | Gold |
| St. Julian Wine Co. Braganini Reserve Sauvignon Blanc |
2007 | Dry White | Gold |
| St. Julian Wine Co. Braganini Reserve Traminette |
2007 | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
| Tabor Hill Traminette | 2007 | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
Mid-America Wine Competition
Ankeny, Iowa - July 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Star Farms Arcturos Pinot Gris | 2006 | Dry White | Gold |
| Chateau Chantal Semi-Dry Riesling | 2006 | Semi-Dry White | Gold - Best of Class |
| L. Mawby Blanc de Noir | NV | Sparkling | Gold Sweepstakes Winner Best of Class |
| St. Julian Wine Co. Solera Cream Sherry | NV | Dessert | Gold - Best of Class |
| Uncle Johns Cider Mill Select Harvest Apple | NV | Fruit | Gold |
| Uncle Johns Cider Mill Harvest Pear | NV | Fruit | Gold |
National Women's Wine Competition
Santa Rosa, California - March 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Julian Wine Co. White Heron | NV | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
San Bernardino, Calif. - April 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowers Harbor Block II Riesling | 2006 | Dry White | Gold |
| Forty Five North Cabernet Franc | 2007 | Dry Red | Best of Class |
| Forty Five North Pinot Noir Rosé | 2007 | Dry Rosé | Best of Class |
| Forty Five North Dry Riesling |
2007 | Dry White | Best of Class Best White Wine |
| Shady Lane Cellars Late Harvest White |
2006 | Sweet White | Gold |
| Shady Lane Cellars Pinot Noir | 2006 | Dry Red | Gold |
| St. Julian Solera Cream Sherry | NV | Fortified Dessert | Gold |
| St. Julian White Heron | NV | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
| Tabor Hill Classic Demi-Sec | NV | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
Riverside International Wine Competition
Riverside, Calif. - May 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Lago Pinot Grigio | 2006 | Dry White | Chairman's Award |
| Forty Five North Dry Riesling | 2007 | Dry White | Gold |
| Forty Five North Late Harvest Vignoles |
2007 | Sweet White | Chairman's Award |
| Peninsula Cellars Sweet Riesling | 2006 | Sweet White | Chairman's Award |
| Peninsula Cellars Off-Dry Riesling | 2006 | Off-Dry White | Chairman's Award |
| St. Julian Off-Dry Riesling | 2006 | Off-Dry White | Gold |
| St. Julian Solera Cream Sherry | NV | Fortified Dessert | Chairman's Award |
| St. Julian Wine Company White Heron |
NV | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
| Uncle John's Fruithouse Winery Apple Cherry flavored Cider |
NV | Hard Cider | Gold |
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Sonoma County, Calif. - January 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau Grand Traverse Pinot Grigio | 2006 | Dry White | Gold |
| Chateau Grand Traverse Select Sweet Harvest Riesling |
NV | Sweet White | Gold |
| Chateau Grand Traverse Select Semi-Dry Riesling |
NV | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
San Francisco International Wine Competition
San Francisco, Calif. - June 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Lads Winery Pinot Grigio | 2007 | Dry White | Gold |
| St. Julian Wine Co. White Heron |
NV | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
Tasters Guild International Wine Judging
Grand Rapids, Mich. - April 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowers Harbor Riesling | 2006 | Semi-Dry | Gold |
| Tabor Hill Cabernet Franc Port | 2004 | Dessert | Gold |
| Black Star Farms Chardonnay (Barrel Aged) | 2006 | Dry White | Gold |
| Braganini Reserve Traminette | 2006 | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
| Braganini Reserve Sauvignon Blanc | 2007 | Dry White | Gold |
| Brys Estate Riesling | 2006 | Dry White | Gold |
| Brys Estate Gewurztraminer | 2007 | Dry White | Gold |
| Brys Estate Pinot Blanc | 2007 | Dry White | Gold |
| Chateau Chantal Cerise | NV | Dessert | Gold |
| Chateau Chantal Reserve Riesling | 2004 | Dry White | Gold |
| Chateau Grand Traverse Edelzwicker | 2006 | Dry White | Gold |
| Chateau Grand Traverse Riesling | NV | Sweet White | Gold |
| Fenn Valley Vineyards Cherry | NV | Fruit | Gold |
| Fenn Valley Vineyards Classic Port | NV | Fortified | Gold |
| Fenn Valley Vineyards Lakeshore White | NV | Dry White | Gold |
| Fenn Valley Vineyards Pinot Grigio | 2007 | Dry White | Gold |
| Fenn Valley Vineyards Traminette | 2007 | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
| Forty-Five North Pinot Gris Ice Wine | 2007 | Dessert | Gold |
| Forty-Five North Pinot Noir Rosé | 2007 | Dry Rosé | Best of Class |
| Forty-Five North Riesling | 2007 | Dry White | Gold |
| Shady Lane Cellars Riesling | 2006 | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
| St. Julian St. J Riesling | 2006 | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
| St. Julian Wine Company B & C Brandy |
NV | Spirit | Gold |
| St. Julian Cherry Spumante | NV | Sparkling | Gold |
| St. Julian Solera Cream Sherry | NV | Fortified Dessert | Gold |
| St. Julian Blue Heron | NV | Semi-Dry White | Gold |
| Tabor Hill Cabernet Sauvignon | 2005 | Dry Red | Gold |
| Tabor Hill Cabernet Franc | 2005 | Dry Red | Gold |
| Tabor Hill Merlot | 2005 | Dry Red | Gold |
| Chateau Fontaine Woodland White | 2007 | Dry White | Double Gold |
| St. Julian Passionate Peach Spumante |
NV | Sparkling | Double Gold |
Tasters Guild Wine Lovers Consumer Competition
Washington, D.C. - August 2008
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braganini Reserve Chancellor | 2006 | Dry Red | Gold |
| Braganini Reserve Sauvignon Blanc | 2007 | Dry White | Gold |
| St. Julian Passionate Peach | NV | Sparkling | Gold |
| St. Julian Solera Cream Sherry | NV | Fortified Dessert | Gold |
| St. Julian Catawba Blush | NV | Rosé | Gold |
Wine Appreciation Guild Wine Literary Award Tasting
San Francisco, Calif. - April 2007
| Wine | Vintage | Wine Type | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Lane Cellars Brut | 2000 | Sparkling | Cum Laude |
