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24 / the tasting panel / july 2009 WINES PREMIUM AWARDS Double Gold and Best New Other Red Esporão 2004 Private Selection Garrafeira Alentejo Portugal ($50) ■ ESPORÃO WINES Gold and Best Bordeaux Varietal or Blend–Established Brands* La Puerta 2006 Malbec Reserva Famatina Valley Argentina ($19.99) ECOVALLEY Double Gold and Best Bordeaux Varietal or Blend– Established Brands Raza Argentina 2005 Malbec Limited Edition Famatina Valley Argentina ($35) ■ BIAGIO CRU AND ESTATE WINES Double Gold and Best White–New Brands and Best Wine in Show Ruhlmann 2004 Gewürztraminer Grand Cru Frankstein Alsace France ($40) ■ BIAGIO CRU AND ESTATE WINES Double Gold and Best Other Red–Established Brands Saint Barnabas 2002 Dessert Red Wine Agios Konstantinos Commandaria Cyprus ($19.99) ✦ CYPRUS WINE ASSOCIATION Gold and Best Rhône Varietal or Blend New Brands Silver Wings 2004 Reserve Central Victoria Australia ■ MARQUEE SELECTIONS DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL Castellani 1999 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Brunaio Italy ($85) ■ BIAGIO CRU AND ESTATE WINES GOLD MEDAL Ballast Stone 2004 Grenache Currency Creek and McLaren Vale Australia ■ BALLAST STONE/SHAW FAMILY VINTNERS Barricas 2008 Malbec Mendoza Argentina ✦ DAVIS WINE IMPORTS, LLC Traviata 2008 Ribolla Gialla Brda Primorska Region Slovenia ($14.99) ■ LAUREATE IMPORTS COMPANY SILVER MEDAL Alpataco 2007 Merlot Patagonia Argentina ($16.99) ■ Alpataco 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Patagonia Argentina ($16.99) ■ ECOVALLEY Antigua Cava 2008 Chardonnay Mendoza Argentina ($7.99) ✦ ECOVALLEY Arnaud de Villeneuve 2007 Syrah Vin de Pays d'Oc France ■ WINE BRIDGE IMPORTS Arrowfi eld Estate 2007 Verdelho Sophie's Bridge Hunter Valley Australia ($17) ■ Arrowfi eld Estate 2005 Shiraz Sophie's Bridge Hunter Val- ley Australia ($17 ■ FINE WINE COLLECTIONS INC. Bagueri 2006 Pinot Grigio Brda Primorska Region Slovenia ($15.99) ✦ LAUREATE IMPORTS COMPANY Barón de Villacampa 2004 Tempranillo Crianza Rioja Spain ■ PREMIUM BLEND IMPORTS t he fi rst-ever Wine and Spir- its Competition at WSWA took place this year's Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Ameri- ca convention in Orlando, and was sponsored and produced by THE TASTING PANEL magazine. The list of winners below in- cludes some familiar names, but perhaps even more important, it also provides the beverage trade an introduction to some up-and- coming new brands that are worthy of consideration. Thanks to all the brands, importers and suppliers who participated. We're already looking forward to next year's competition!—Allison Levine, Marketing and Events Director, THE TASTING PANEL Magazine ■ denotes entrant in the New Brand category. ✦ denotes entrants in the Established Brands category. Suggested retail prices listed when provided by the entrant. Complete Results of the First Wine and Spirits Competition at WSWA One of the judging panels hard at work.