Niagara Escarpment

2009 Finger Lakes Int. Competition Results

The results from the Finger Lakes International Competition are in and Niagara wineries have something to be proud of again this year. The biggest Niagara news of the event has to be Leonard Oakes earning a prestigious Double Gold award for its 2007 Frontenac. I haven't tried it yet but you're darn sure I will soon. Congrats to Jonathan Oakes and the whole gang over there in apple country!

Here are the full results for Niagara area wineries:

Leonard Oakes Winery
Double Gold- Frontenac 2007
Silver- Meritage 2007
Silver- Frose 2007
Bronze- Chambourcin

Schulze Vineyards & Winery
Silver- Cuvee Rosé
Silver- Vidal Icewine 2008
Silver- Ruby
Bronze- Meritage
Bronze- Lotus
Bronze- RCR Red Dessert Wine

Freedom Run Winery
Bronze- Celebration Series Rosé 2006
Bronze- Estate Riesling 2008
Bronze- Cabernet Franc 2006

Honeymoon Trail Winery
Silver- Mighty Niagara
Silver- Diamond 2006
Silver- Pink Catawba 2007
Bronze- Baco Noir 2007
Bronze- Concord
Bronze- Sweet Concord
Bronze- Full Moon

Vizcarra Vineyards
Bronze- Emperor Cherry
Bronze- Joyce’s Joy
Bronze- Merlot 2007
Bronze- Vidal Blanc 2007

Marjim Manor
Bronze- Thursday Afternoon at 3
Bronze- Peach

Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

The Finger Lakes International Wine Competition results are in for 2008!

Widely considered to be the the largest competition in the east, this event accepts entries from across the globe. The participation of dozens of New York State wineries makes this particular competition extremely relevant to those of us looking to expand our local palates.

Niagara USA Region wineries were in attendance again this year with several medals awarded to our young wineries. Here are some results.

Freedom Run Winery of Lockport, NY clinched three medals:
Silver Medal - Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Bronze Medal - Cabernet Franc 2005
Bronze Medal - Manning Manor Rose 2005

Schulze Vineyards and Winery of Burt, NY took home four medals.
Silver Medal - Thirty Mile Point Niagara 2006
Silver Medal - Cuvee Rose - Sparkling Rose 2006
Silver Medal - Vidal Blanc 2006
Bronze Medal - Siegfried 2007

Marjim Manor Winery of Appleton, NY claimed three medals.
Silver Medal - Heart of Gold NV Hargrand wine
Silver Medal - Sophia's Sunrise NV Blend
Silver Medal - Cherry Concerto NV Cherry wine

Honeymoon Trail Winery of Lockport, NY won a four medals.
Silver Medal - Pink Catawba 2007
Silver Medal - Frozen Niagara NV
Bronze Medal - Baco Noir NV
Bronze Medal - Full Moon 2006 Red Blend
Bronze Medal - While Lace 2006 White Blend