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Best of Show Awards Best of Show White – Bürgerspital Weingut 2008 Gewürztraminer Spätlese Trocken, Franken, Germany Best of Show Red – Storrs Winery & Vineyards 2007 Grenache, Central Coast Best of Show Sparkling – Moët & Chandon 1995 Brut Cuvée Dom Pérignon Oenothèque, Champagne, France Best of Show Dessert – Pullus 2008 Late Harvest Riesling, Stajerska, Slovenia Best of Nation Awards Argentina – Alamos (E & J GALLO) Australia– Wakefield/Taylors Wines (BROWN FORMAN WINES) Brazil – Peterlongo (INTERBEV) Bulgaria –Katarzyna Estate (IMPERIAL BRANDS) Canada –Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estates (CONSTELLATION WINES U.S.) Chile – Concha y Toro (BANFI VINTNERS) Czech Republic – Petr Skoupil Winery France –Moët & Chandon (MOËT-HENNESSY USA) Germany – Bürgerspital Weingut (EXCEPTIONAL IMPORTS) Hungary – Bodegas Oremus (EUROPVIN USA) Italy – Borgo di Colloredo (TESORI WINES) Japan – Mizbasho (SILK ROAD WINES & SPIRITS) Mexico – Bodegas de Santo Tomás (TORREY WINES) New Zealand – Mazuran's Vineyards Portugal – Sandeman (PERNOD RICARD USA) Slovenia– Pullus (PTUJSKA KLET) South Africa – Raka (CAPE ARDOR) Spain – González Byass (SAN FRANCISCO WINE EXCHANGE) Best of Varietal/Type Awards Best Barbera – Jeff Runquist Wines 2007 Barbera "R", Dick Cooper Vineyard, Amador County Best Cabernet Franc – Acorn Winery 2007 Cabernet Franc Alegria Vineyards, Russian River Valley Best Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Creek Winery 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Best Chardonnay – Clos du Bois 2007 Chardonnay Reserve, Russian River Valley Best Fortified – Mazuran's Vineyards 1951 Vintage Port One Vineyard, New Zealand Best Malbec – McKeon-Phillips Winery 2006 Malbec RSV Halcyon Vineyard, Paso Robles Best Meritage – Heller Estate Organic Vineyards 2005 Meritage Estate Grown, Organic, Carmel Valley Best Merlot – V. Sattui Winery 2006 Merlot, Napa Valley Best Petite Sirah – Epiphany Cellars 2006 Petite Sirah Rodney's Vineyard, Santa Barbara County Best Pinot Blanc – Peller Estates Winery 2008 Pinot Blanc Family Series, Okanagan Valley, Canada Best Pinot Noir – York Mountain Winery 2006 Pinot Noir Jack Ranch Vineyard, Edna Valley Best Riesling – Chockstone 2008 Riesling, Grampians, Victoria, Australia Best Sauvignon Blanc – Ra Nui Wines 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand Best Spanish White Bodega – Belondrade 2008 Verdejo Quinta Apolonia de Belondrade y Lurton, Castilla y León, Spain Best Syrah – Hahn Estates 2007 Syrah, Central Coast Best Tempranillo – González Byass 2006 Tempranillo Beronia, Rioja, Spain Best Viognier – Adelaida Cellars 2007 Viognier The Glenrose Vineyard Version, Paso Robles Best Zinfandel – Harney Lane Winery 2007 Old Vine Zinfandel, Lizzy James Vineyard, Lodi Double Gold Medals WhiTeS Blackstone Winery 2007 Chardonnay Reserve, Sonoma County ($17) CONSTELLATION WINES U.S. Clos du Bois 2007 Chardonnay Reserve, Russian River Valley ($17) CONSTELLATION WINES U.S. Dutcher Crossing Winery 2007 Chardonnay Stuhlmuller Vineyard, Alexander Valley ($34) J. Keverson Winery 2007 Chardonnay Starkey's Court Green Acres, Carneros ($25) J. KEVERSON WINERY Martin Ray Winery 2007 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley ($20) MARTIN RAY WINERY Santa Barbara Winery 2007 Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County ($15) SANTA BARBARA WINERY Ara 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Pathway, Marlborough, New Zealand WINEGROWERS OF ARA Brancott Vineyards 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Marlborough, New Zealand ($18) PERNOD RICARD USA Hunter's Wines 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($14) Ra Nui Wines 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($18) LIQUID BRANDS Wild Rock Wine Company 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Elevation, Marlborough, New Zealand ($15) KOBRAND CORP. Peller Estates Winery 2008 Pinot Blanc Family Series, Okanagan Valley, Canada ($11) PELLER ESTATES Bowers Harbor Vineyard 2008 Riesling Block II, Old Mission Peninsula ($22) Chockstone 2008 Riesling, Grampians, Victoria, Australia ($24) UNDERDOG WINE MERCHANTS/THE WINE GROUP Kaimira Estate 2008 Riesling, Still Wine, New Zealand ($11) KAIMIRA VENTURES LTD. Smith-Madrone 2008 Riesling, Spring Mountain District ($27) Waipara Springs Wines 2008 Reserve Dry Riesling, Waipara, New Zealand ($21) NEW WORLD WINE IMPORTS Wakefield/Taylors Wines 2008 Riesling Jaraman, Clare Valley/ Eden Valley, Australia ($30) BROWN FORMAN WINES Chalet Debonné Vineyards 2008 Riesling Reserve, Grand River Valley, Ohio ($12) Chateau LaFayette Reneau 2007 Semi-Dry Riesling Estate, Finger Lakes ($15) Magnotta Winery 2006 Riesling Special Reserve, Niagara Peninsula, Canada ($13) TOTAL BEVERAGE SOLUTIONS Red Rooster Winery 2008 Riesling, Okanagan Valley, Canada ($13) PELLER ESTATES Saint Clair Family Estate 2007 Big Riesling Pioneer Block 9, Marlborough, New Zealand ($25) WINESELLERS Milbrandt Vineyards 2007 Late Harvest Riesling Estates, Columbia Valley ($20) Pullus 2008 Late Harvest Riesling, Stajerska, Slovenia ($35) PTUJSKA KLET Bürgerspital Weingut 2008 Gewürztraminer Spätlese trocken, Franken, Germany ($34) EXCEPTIONAL IMPORTS Ludwig Winery 2008 Gewürztraminer Single Vineyard Selection, Monterey ($14) LAUMANN FAMILY ESTATE WINES Lakewood Vineyards 2007 Gewürztraminer, Finger Lakes ($17) Sonberk 2008 Gewürztraminer, Morava, Czech Republic ($49) Martin & Weyrich Winery 2007 Muscat Canelli Moscato Allegro, California ($12) MARTIN WEYRICH WINERY Adelaida Cellars 2007 Viognier The Glenrose Vineyard Version, Paso Robles ($27) Fess Parker Winery 2007 Viognier, Santa Barbara County ($24) FESS PARKER WINERY Red Rooster Winery 2008 Viognier, Okanagan Valley, Canada ($14) PELLER ESTATES Kiamie Wine Cellars 2007 White Kuvée, Paso Robles ($24) Bodega Belondrade 2008 Verdejo Quinta Apolonia de Belondrade y Lurton, Castilla y Leon, Spain ($24) DOMAINE SELECT WINE ESTATES Sur de los Andes 2008 Torrontes, Mendoza, Argentina ($11) FRONTIER WINE IMPORTS Tangent Winery 2008 Albariño Sustainably Grown, Estate, Edna Valley ($17) NIVEN FAMILY WINE ESTATES Trenza 2008 Blanco Estate, Edna Valley ($20) NIVEN FAMILY WINE ESTATES ReDS Alta Vista 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Premium, Mendoza, Argentina ($17) LA CASA DEL REY/BUENA CEPA WINES Amizetta Vineyards 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Vigneto de Tacchino, Napa Valley ($95) 2009 San Francisco International Wine Competition /