The WineMaker Magazine Competition Results Are In!

Once again this year the WineMaker Magazine International Amateur Competition was the largest competition of its type, drawing over 4500 entries!

Ancient Fire submitted 15 entries in multiple categories and was honored with 9 medals, including 4 gold. Representing a broad spectrum of styles our awards included:

2009 Moscato - Gold
2008 Viognier - Gold
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon - Bronze
2008 Amarone #2 - Gold
2008 Amarone #1 - Bronze
2009 Riesling Ice Wine - Silver
2009 Plum Riesling - Gold
2009 Strawberry #1 - Gold
2009 Strawberry #2 - Bronze

Check out the competition wrap-up at http://www.winemakermag.com/competition.

Congratulations go out to everyone who entered for once again making this competition a significant force in the home and amateur winemaking landscape. Commercial wineries should take notice!

UPDATE - I got a mention from a fellow competitor on their blog about their winemaking in CA. Check it out. Some of the pictures of their vines will make you want to move! http://skincontact.blogspot.com/

Cheers!

--Jason