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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Alameda
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Castro Valley 2003David Carter
Syrah/ShirazBronze Castro Valley 2004David CarterSyrah
ZinfandelBronze Castro Valley 2005Chris Ehrenberg
Sweet Red WinesBronze Castro Valley 2004Chris EhrenbergLate Harvest Zinfandel
Petite Sirah/DurifBronze Castro Valley 2006Chris EhrenbergPetite Sirah
Mead WinesBronze Oakland 2007Erik FunkSpiced Mead
HumorBronze BerkeleyMark MurrayHandrawn
HumorBronze BerkeleyMark MurrayHandrawn
Cabernet FrancBronze Berkeley 2006Mark Murray
ZinfandelBronze Berkeley 2005Mark Murray
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsBronze Castro Valley 2006John NapieralskiCab Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah/ShirazBronze Livermore 2005Al NewmanSyrah
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Alameda
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Varietal RoseBronze Union City 2007Mark SanfordZinfandel
ArtisticBronze Union CityMark SanfordComputer Art
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsBronze OaklandDavid SullivanMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah/ShirazGold Berkeley 2005Dennis De DomenicoSyrah
ZinfandelHonorable Mention Castro Valley 2005Chris Ehrenberg
Stone Fruit WinesHonorable Mention Oakland 2004Erik FunkPlum
MerlotHonorable Mention Castro Valley 2004John Napieralski
SangioveseHonorable Mention Castro Valley 2005John Napieralski
Pinot NoirHonorable Mention Livermore 2004G.Cook/Don Story/Sheaffer
Berry WinesSilver Oakland 2006Erik FunkBlueberry, Raspberry, Blackberry
HumorSilver BerkeleyMark MurrayHandrawn
ZinfandelSilver Berkeley 2003Mark Murray
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Alameda
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Other Red VarietalsSilver Berkeley 2006Mark MurrayMalbec
Other Red Varietal BlendsSilver Berkeley 2006Mark MurrayMalbec, Mourvedre, Cab Franc
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsSilver Castro Valley 2006John NapieralskiCab Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet FrancSilver Castro Valley 2003John Napieralski
BarberaSilver Livermore 2004G.Cook/Don Story/Sheaffer
ZinfandelSilver Livermore 2004G.Cook/Don Story/Sheaffer
ZinfandelSilver Livermore 2004G.Cook/Don Story/Sheaffer
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Alpine
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ZinfandelBronze Woodfords 2005William Bloomer
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Amador
Place Name City Vintage Wine
SangioveseBronze Jackson 2006Kurt Andersen
Petite Sirah/DurifBronze Fiddletown 2006Mike & Peggy BellamyPetite Sirah
Other Red Varietal BlendsBronze Fiddletown 2006Mike & Peggy BellamyZinfandel, Barbera, Alicante
Red GenericBronze Plymouth 2006Otto/Robin Fox/Rutherford
BarberaBronze Sutter Creek 2007Larry Nutter
Syrah/ShirazBronze Fiddletown 2006Henry ReillySyrah
Syrah/ShirazBronze Plymouth 2006Lee & Kathy RichardsonSyrah
SangioveseGold Plymouth 2006Otto/Robin Fox/Rutherford
ZinfandelHonorable Mention FiddletownMike & Peggy Bellamy
Other Fortified WinesHonorable Mention Plymouth 2007Teri & Bryan O'SullivanLemonciello
Sauvignon BlancHonorable Mention Plymouth 2007Lee & Kathy Richardson
ZinfandelHonorable Mention Plymouth 2006Lee & Kathy Richardson
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Amador
Place Name City Vintage Wine
MerlotSilver Fiddletown 2004Mike & Peggy Bellamy
ZinfandelSilver Fiddletown 2006Mike & Peggy Bellamy
BarberaSilver Fiddletown 2005Mike & Peggy Bellamy
Syrah/ShirazSilver Plymouth 2005Otto/Robin Fox/RutherfordSyrah
Sauvignon BlancSilver Sutter Creek 2007Larry Nutter
ZinfandelSilver Sutter Creek 2006Larry Nutter
BarberaSilver Plymouth 2006Lee & Kathy Richardson
Syrah/ShirazSilver Plymouth 2006Phil SmithSyrah
ZinfandelSilver Plymouth 2005Phil Smith
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Butte
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ZinfandelBronze Oroville 2006Milt Calkins
Syrah/ShirazBronze Oroville 2006Milt CalkinsSyrah
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Chico 2002John Roney
Port WinesHonorable Mention Chico 2004John RoneyZinfandel
ZinfandelSilver Chico 2006John Roney
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Calaveras
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Syrah/ShirazBest of Class San Andreas 2005Charles RyanSyrah
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsBronze Mountain Ranch 2006Thomas BrownCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
ChardonnayBronze Angles Camp 2006Roland Gove
Petite Sirah/DurifBronze Angles Camp 2006Roland GovePetite Sirah
Sauvignon BlancBronze Angles Camp 2007Roland Gove
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Angels Camp 2005Mark Jurgens
ZinfandelBronze Avery 2006Bill Kafka
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Avery 2006Bill Kafka
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Mountain Ranch 2006Craig Miltimore
Syrah/ShirazDouble Gold San Andreas 2005Charles RyanSyrah
Cabernet SauvignonGold Mountain Ranch 2006Thomas Brown
Pinot NoirGold Angles Camp 2004Roland Gove
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Calaveras
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Varietal RoseHonorable Mention Angles Camp 2007Roland GoveGrenache
Pinot NoirHonorable Mention Angles Camp 2005Roland Gove
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsHonorable Mention San Andreas 2007Charles RyanMeritage
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsHonorable Mention San Andreas 2007Charles RyanMalbec, Petite Verdot
MerlotSilver Mountain Ranch 2006Thomas Brown
BarberaSilver Mountain Ranch 2006Thomas Brown
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Mountain Ranch 2006Thomas Brown
Port WinesSilver Angles Camp 2006Roland GovePetite Sirah
Other Red VarietalsSilver Angles Camp 2005Roland GoveTempranillo
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Angles Camp 2002Roland Gove
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Angles Camp 2004Roland Gove
ZinfandelSilver Angles Camp 2006Roland Gove
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Calaveras
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Port WinesSilver Angles Camp 2004Roland GoveMerlot, Tounga Nacional, Tinta Cao, Alvarelhao, SouzaoPort WinesSilver Angles Camp 2003Roland GoveSyrah
Other Red Varietal BlendsSilver Angels Camp 2005Mark JurgensSyrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Sauvignon BlancSilver Angels Camp 2006Mark Jurgens
Sauvignon BlancSilver Angels Camp 2007Mark Jurgens
Syrah/ShirazSilver Avery 2006Bill KafkaSyrah
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Contra Costa
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Sauvignon BlancBest of Class Walnut Creek 2007Rex/George Johnston/Rammell
ChardonnayBest of Class Walnut Creek 2007Rex/George Johnston/Rammell
SangioveseBest of Class Walnut Creek 2004 Naked Vine Cellar
Sparkling BlendsBest of Show All Others Walnut Creek 2006Rex/George Johnston/RammellPinot Noir, Chardonnay
Sauvignon BlancBest of Show Whites Walnut Creek 2007Rex/George Johnston/Rammell
Sauvignon BlancBronze Richmond 2007Michael Curran
Petite Sirah/DurifBronze Walnut Creek 2006John FikePetite Sirah
Other White VarietalsBronze Walnut Creek 2007Dick/Bob Ingraham/HusseyGewurztraminer
Other White VarietalsBronze Walnut Creek 2007Dick/Bob Ingraham/HusseyGewurztraminer
Other White Varietals (Sweet)Bronze Walnut Creek 2007Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyLate Harvest Viognier
Other White Varietals (Sweet)Bronze Walnut Creek 2007Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyLate Harvest Botryised Chardonnay
Stone Fruit WinesBronze Walnut Creek 2007Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyPeach
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Contra Costa
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Walnut Creek 2004Rex/Barbara Johnston/Bentley
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsBronze Walnut Creek 2004Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyCabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, MerlotBerry WinesBronze Walnut Creek 2007Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyPurple Raspberry
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsBronze Walnut Creek 2004Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cab Franc, Petite VerdotOther White VarietalsBronze Walnut Creek 2007Rex/George Johnston/RammellGewurztraminer
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Hercules 2006Dennis Miner
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsBronze Hercules 2006Dennis MinerCabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, MerlotSyrah/ShirazBronze Walnut Creek 2005 Naked Vine CellarSyrah
ZinfandelBronze Walnut Creek 2005 Naked Vine Cellar
BarberaBronze Walnut Creek 2006 Naked Vine Cellar
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Concord 2007Ron & Maria Pilkington
Other Red VarietalsBronze Concord 2006 Rammell/BusickMourvedre
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Contra Costa
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ChardonnayBronze Walnut Creek 2006Michael Rose
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsBronze Walnut Creek 2005Michael RoseCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cab FrancCabernet SauvignonBronze Walnut Creek 2006Bob/Dan Schoenfeld/Sapone
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Walnut Creek 2004Bob/Dan Schoenfeld/Sapone
Sauvignon BlancDouble Gold Walnut Creek 2007Rex/George Johnston/Rammell
Sauvignon BlancDouble Gold Walnut Creek 2007Rex/George Johnston/Rammell
Sparkling BlendsDouble Gold Walnut Creek 2006Rex/George Johnston/RammellPinot Noir, Chardonnay
Stone Fruit WinesGold Walnut Creek 2007Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyElephant Heart Plum
Other Fortified WinesGold Walnut Creek 2007Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyElephant Heart Plum
Berry WinesGold Walnut Creek 2007Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyRed Raspberry
Sparkling BlendsGold Walnut Creek 2006Rex/George Johnston/RammellChardonnay, Pinot Noir
Bordeaux White Varietal BlendsGold Walnut Creek 2007Rex/George Johnston/RammellSemillon, Sauvignon Blanc
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Contra Costa
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ChardonnayGold Walnut Creek 2007Rex/George Johnston/Rammell
ZinfandelGold Danville 2006George III Moody
SangioveseGold Walnut Creek 2004 Naked Vine Cellar
ZinfandelGold Walnut Creek 2006 Naked Vine Cellar
Cabernet SauvignonGold Walnut Creek 2004Bob/Dan Schoenfeld/Sapone
Cabernet SauvignonHonorable Mention Richmond 2004Michael Curran
Pinot NoirHonorable Mention Richmond 2006Michael Curran
Cabernet SauvignonHonorable Mention Walnut Creek 2004Dick/Bob Ingraham/Hussey
Cabernet SauvignonHonorable Mention Walnut Creek 2004Arthur Janke
MerlotHonorable Mention Walnut Creek 2004Rex/Barbara Johnston/Bentley
Syrah/ShirazHonorable Mention Hercules 2006Dennis MinerSyrah
Other White Varietals (Sweet)Honorable Mention Hercules 2006Dennis MinerPinot Grigio
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Contra Costa
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsHonorable Mention Concord 2006 Rammell/BusickCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cab FrancViognierHonorable Mention Walnut Creek 2007Michael Rose
Syrah/ShirazHonorable Mention Diablo 2006Ken SlaterSyrah
Cabernet SauvignonHonorable Mention El Cerrito 2006Paul Taybi
Seed Fruit WinesHonorable Mention El Cerrito 2007Paul TaybiApple
Seed Fruit WinesHonorable Mention El Cerrito 2007Paul TaybiPear
Varietal Sparkling WinesHonorable Mention El Cerrito 2007Paul TaybiApple
Seed Fruit WinesHonorable Mention El Cerrito 2007Paul TaybiApple
Petite Sirah/DurifHonorable Mention Knightsen 2006Greg WilliamsPetite Sirah
SangioveseOriginal Home Brew Outlet Trophy
Walnut Creek 2004 Naked Vine Cellar
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Concord 2005Dan Boykin
ZinfandelSilver Concord 2006Dan Boykin
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Contra Costa
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ZinfandelSilver Walnut CreekJohn Fike
ZinfandelSilver Walnut CreekJohn Fike
Sauvignon BlancSilver Walnut Creek 2007Dick/Bob Ingraham/Hussey
Sauvignon BlancSilver Walnut Creek 2007Dick/Bob Ingraham/Hussey
MerlotSilver Walnut Creek 2005Dick/Bob Ingraham/Hussey
Other White Varietals (Sweet)Silver Walnut Creek 2007Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyBotryised Chardonnay Ice
Muscat Wines (Sweet)Silver Walnut Creek 2007Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyLate Harvest Muscat Canelli
Muscat Wines (Sweet)Silver Walnut Creek 2007Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyMuscat Canelli Ice
Other Red VarietalsSilver Walnut Creek 2005Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyCorvina-Amarone
Other White VarietalsSilver Walnut Creek 2007Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyMalvasia Bianca
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Walnut Creek 2004Rex/Barbara Johnston/Bentley
Other Fortified WinesSilver Walnut Creek 2007Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyPeach
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Contra Costa
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Other White Varietals (Sweet)Silver Walnut Creek 2007Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyMalvasia Bianca Ice
Port WinesSilver Walnut Creek 2007Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyChocolate Raspberry Syrah
Other Red VarietalsSilver Walnut Creek 2004Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyPetite Verdot
Berry WinesSilver Walnut Creek 2007Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyGolden Raspberry
Other White Varietals (Sweet)Silver Walnut Creek 2007Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyLate Harvest Malvasia Bianca
Port WinesSilver Walnut Creek 2007Rex/Barbara Johnston/BentleyOrange Chocolate Syrah
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Walnut Creek 2004Rex/Barbara Johnston/Bentley
ViognierSilver Walnut Creek 2007Rex/George Johnston/Rammell
Varietal Sparkling WinesSilver Walnut Creek 2006Rex/George Johnston/RammellChardonnay
Other White VarietalsSilver Walnut Creek 2007Rex/George Johnston/RammellSemillon
MerlotSilver Hercules 2006Dennis Miner
Other Red Varietal BlendsSilver Hercules 2006Dennis MinerCabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Contra Costa
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Other Red VarietalsSilver Walnut Creek 2005 Naked Vine CellarGrenache
Petite Sirah/DurifSilver Walnut Creek 2006 Naked Vine CellarPetite Sirah
ZinfandelSilver El Cerrito 2006Arthur Perley
MerlotSilver Concord 2006 Rammell/Busick
Petite Sirah/DurifSilver Concord 2005 Rammell/BusickPetite Sirah
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Concord 2006 Rammell/Busick
Pinot NoirSilver Concord 2006 Rammell/Busick/Johnston
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Walnut Creek 2005Michael Rose
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Concord 2005 Tryhorn
Sauvignon BlancWine & Roses Hotel, Restaurant and Spa Trophy
Walnut Creek 2007Rex/George Johnston/Rammell
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Contrra Costa
Place Name City Vintage Wine
BarberaBronze Pleasant Hill 2006Gary & Paul Cattrone
Other White VarietalsBronze Pleasant Hill 2006Gary & Paul CattroneSemillon
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Pleasant Hill 2006Tony Villa
White (Johannisberg) RieslingHonorable Mention Pleasant Hill 2007John GallowayWhite Riesling
ZinfandelSilver Pleasant Hill 2006Tony Villa
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County El Dorado
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Other Red VarietalsBest of Class Placerville 2007Bob ScharpfPinotage
MerlotBronze Shingle Springs 2006Vic Bianchini
ViognierBronze Placerville 2006 Bush/Varvais
Syrah/ShirazBronze Placerville 2005 Bush/VarvaisSyrah
Syrah/ShirazBronze Rescue 2006Mark KleinhansSyrah
MerlotBronze Fairplay 2006Sylvia Limbertos
MerlotBronze Fairplay 2005Sylvia Limbertos
MerlotBronze Placerville 2006Dave & Jackie Petty
Syrah/ShirazBronze Pollock Pines 2007P/B Pettyjohn/AdamsSyrah
ZinfandelBronze Pollock Pines 2007P/B Pettyjohn/Adams
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Placerville 2006Jim Ramos
Port WinesBronze Placerville 2007Jim RamosMerlot
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County El Dorado
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ZinfandelBronze Placerville 2006Jim Ramos
Sauvignon BlancBronze Placerville 2007John Rapp
BarberaBronze Pollock Pines 2005Dennis Ringnes
Syrah/ShirazBronze Pollock Pines 2006Dennis RingnesSyrah
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Shingle Springs 2005Mark Robinson
MerlotBronze Shingle Springs 2006Mark Robinson
Other Red VarietalsBronze El Dorado 2006Andrew StandevenPrimitivo
Sauvignon BlancBronze Camino 2007Mike StuhlsatzFume Blanc
Other Red VarietalsDouble Gold Placerville 2007Bob ScharpfPinotage
SangioveseGold Shingle Springs 2006Vic Bianchini
Cabernet SauvignonGold Lotus 2006Herwig Gallian
Other Red VarietalsGold Pollock Pines 2007P/B Pettyjohn/AdamsTempranillo
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County El Dorado
Place Name City Vintage Wine
SangioveseGold Shingle Springs 2003Mark Robinson
BarberaGold Fairplay 2005Joel & Judith Sklar
ZinfandelHonorable Mention El Dorado Hills 2006Michael Gaddini
Syrah/ShirazHonorable Mention Rescue 2004Mark KleinhansSyrah
MerlotHonorable Mention Fairplay 2005Sylvia Limbertos
Pinot NoirHonorable Mention El Dorado Hills 2006Robert Nale
Syrah/ShirazHonorable Mention Placerville 2006Dave & Jackie PettySyrah
Port WinesHonorable Mention Placerville 2006Dave & Jackie PettySyrah
Other Red VarietalsHonorable Mention Placerville 2007Jim RamosTempranillo
MerlotHonorable Mention Placerville 2006Jim Ramos
Other Red VarietalsHonorable Mention Placerville 2007Jim RamosPrimitivo
Other Red VarietalsHonorable Mention Shingle Springs 2005Mark RobinsonCarignane
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County El Dorado
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ViognierHonorable Mention Placerville 2006Donna Lee Sauber
Other Red Varietal BlendsSilver Shingle Springs 2006Vic BianchiniZinfandel, Sangiovese, Cabernet SauvignonOther Red Varietal BlendsSilver Shingle Springs 2006Vic BianchiniSangiovese, Merlot, Zinfandel
ZinfandelSilver Shingle Springs 2006Vic Bianchini
SangioveseSilver Shingle Springs 2006Vic Bianchini
SangioveseSilver Shingle Springs 2006Vic Bianchini
Other Red Varietal BlendsSilver Shingle Springs 2006Vic BianchiniMerlot, Sangiovese
Port WinesSilver Pollock Pines 2007Jeff BunchZinfandel Blackberry
Stone Fruit WinesSilver Pollock Pines 2007Jeff BunchPlum
Other Red VarietalsSilver Placerville 2007Ed & Satomi EdelhoferTempranillo
Other White Varietals (Sweet)Silver Placerville 2007Ed & Satomi EdelhoferGewurztraminer
Sauvignon BlancSilver Placerville 2007Ed & Satomi Edelhofer
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County El Dorado
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Syrah/ShirazSilver Rescue 2005Mark KleinhansSyrah
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Garden Valley 2005Philip Liberman
MerlotSilver Fairplay 2005Sylvia Limbertos
MerlotSilver El Dorado Hills 2007Robert Nale
MerlotSilver Placerville 2007John Rapp
Other Red Varietal BlendsSilver Pollock Pines 2005Dennis RingnesCabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
BarberaSilver Pollock Pines 2006Dennis Ringnes
Syrah/ShirazSilver Placerville 2006Donna Lee SauberSyrah
Sweet Red WinesSilver Placerville 2007Bob ScharpfMerlot
ZinfandelSilver Fairplay 2005Joel & Judith Sklar
BarberaSilver El Dorado 2006Andrew Standeven
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Placerville 2005Craig Unverferth
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County El Dorado
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Sweet Red WinesSilver Placerville 2006Craig UnverferthCabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, MerlotOther Red Varietal BlendsSilver Placerville 2006Craig UnverferthBarbera, Durif, Tempranillo, Zin
Other Red VarietalsSilver Diamond Springs 2007Harry ZelinkaTempranillo
Rhone Red Varietal BlendsSilver Diamond Springs 2007Harry ZelinkaSyrah, Grenache
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Fresno
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsBronze Fresno 2007Eugene Conord
Sauvignon BlancBronze Fresno 2007Eugene Conord
BarberaBronze Fresno 2007Eugene Conord
MerlotBronze Fresno 2005Eugene Conord
Other Red Varietal BlendsGold Fresno 2006David CarlsonZinfandel, Petite Sirah
Syrah/ShirazGold Fresno 2007Eugene ConordSyrah
Other Red VarietalsHonorable Mention Fresno 2007Eugene ConordMalbec
ZinfandelSilver Fresno 2007David Carlson
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Fresno 2007David Carlson
Syrah/ShirazSilver Fresno 2007Eugene ConordSyrah
ZinfandelSilver Fresno 2007Eugene Conord
Syrah/ShirazSilver Fresno 2007Eugene ConordSyrah
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Fresno
Place Name City Vintage Wine
MerlotSilver Fresno 2007Eugene Conord
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Fresno 2007Eugene Conord
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Lake
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Syrah/ShirazHonorable Mention Kelseyville 2005Mireya TurnerSyrah
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Los Angeles
Place Name City Vintage Wine
MerlotBest of Class Walnut 2006 Maldonado/Cross
ViognierBronze Pearbossom 2006 Burch/Savikko
Varietal RoseBronze Pearbossom 2006 Burch/SavikkoZinfandel
ZinfandelBronze Pearbossom 2006 Burch/Savikko
ViognierBronze Castaic 2007Kerry Clark
Syrah/ShirazBronze Los Angeles 2006Heather & Joe D'AugustineSyrah
Stone Fruit WinesBronze Los Angeles 2006John WeisicklePlum
Stone Fruit WinesBronze Los Angeles 2007John WeisicklePlum
Stone Fruit WinesBronze Los Angeles 2007John WeisicklePlum
ScenicBronze EncinoGuillermo YoungHand Drawn
MerlotDouble Gold Walnut 2006 Maldonado/Cross
Syrah/ShirazGold Granada Hills 2006Robert MitasSyrah
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Los Angeles
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ZinfandelHonorable Mention Pearbossom 2005 Burch/Savikko
Cabernet SauvignonHonorable Mention Walnut 2006 Maldonado/Cross
MerlotSilver Castaic 2006Kerry Clark
SangioveseSilver Castaic 2006Kerry Clark
SangioveseSilver Topanga 2007Tom Duket
Sweet Red WinesSilver Wilmington 2007Steve MarabellaConcord, Mission
Rose BlendsSilver Wilmington 2007Steve MarabellaMission, Concord Rose
Seed Fruit WinesSilver Los Angeles 2007John WeisicklePomegranate
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Madera
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Red GenericBronze Madera 2007Jeff/Mike Schmiederer/Tyndal
Sauvignon BlancBronze Madera 2007Jeff/Mike Schmiederer/Tyndal
Red GenericBronze Madera 2006Jeff/Mike Schmiederer/Tyndal
Other Red VarietalsBronze Madera 2007Jeff/Mike Schmiederer/TyndalGrenache
Red GenericDouble Gold Madera 2007Jeff/Mike Schmiederer/Tyndal
Varietal RoseHonorable Mention Madera 2007Jeff/Mike Schmiederer/TyndalGrenache
Other Red VarietalsSilver Madera 2007Jeff/Mike Schmiederer/TyndalTempranillo
Rhone Red Varietal BlendsSilver Madera 2007Jeff/Mike Schmiederer/Tyndal
Other Red VarietalsSilver Madera 2006Jeff/Mike Schmiederer/TyndalTempranillo
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Marin
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Tiburon 2005Frank Mason
Other Red VarietalsBronze Novato 2005 Trotta-Bradford & AssociatesPrimitivo
Petite Sirah/DurifBronze Novato 2006 Trotta-Bradford & AssociatesPetite Sirah
Cabernet SauvignonGold Tiburon 2006Frank Mason
ZinfandelSilver Novato 2004 Trotta-Bradford & Associates
Other Red VarietalsSilver Novato 2006 Trotta-Bradford & AssociatesTempranillo
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Monterey
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Carmel Valley 2006George Benigni
Petite Sirah/DurifGold Monterey 2006Lou & Kathy PanettaPetite Sirah
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Napa
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ArtisticBronze NapaLeslie BurmaComputer Art
Pinot NoirBronze Napa 2007Leslie Burma
MerlotBronze Napa 2006David Huang
Pinot NoirBronze Napa 2006Mike Riddle
Cabernet SauvignonGold Napa 2005John Del Zompo
ZinfandelGold Napa 2006Mike Riddle
Cabernet SauvignonHonorable Mention Napa 2006David Huang
Cabernet SauvignonHonorable Mention Napa 2006Mike Riddle
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsHonorable Mention St. Helena 2005David Wignall/TriviumCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
MerlotSilver Napa 2005John Del Zompo
Other Red VarietalsSilver Napa 2006Mike RiddleMalbec
MerlotSilver Napa 2006Mike Riddle
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Napa
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ChardonnaySilver St. Helena 2007David Wignall/Trivium
Cabernet SauvignonSilver St. Helena 2002David Wignall/Trivium
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Nevada
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Other Red VarietalsBronze Grass Valley 2006Scott BrownPrimitivo
ViognierGold Penn Valley 2007Dan Carrick
ViognierGold Penn Valley 2007Dan Carrick
Cabernet SauvignonGold Penn Valley 2004Dan Carrick
Cabernet FrancHonorable Mention Grass Valley 2006Scott Brown
Red GenericHonorable Mention Penn ValleyDan Carrick
Syrah/ShirazHonorable Mention Grass Valley 2006Keith SchoendoerferSyrah
HumorSilver Penn ValleyDan CarrickComputer Art
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Penn Valley 2004Dan Carrick
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Grass Valley 2005Keith/Robert/Doug Overbey/Anderson/Barrett
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Orange
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Pinot NoirBest of Class Newport Beach 2006Michael Salas
Pinot NoirBronze Newport Beach 2005Michael Salas
Petite Sirah/DurifBronze Newport Beach 2007Michael SalasPetite Sirah
ChardonnayBronze Laguna Niguel 2007Ed Szubielski
SangioveseBronze Laguna Niguel 2006Ed Szubielski
Cabernet SauvignonDouble Gold Laguna Niguel 2006Ed Szubielski
Pinot NoirGold Newport Beach 2006Michael Salas
Syrah/ShirazGold Newport Beach 2006Michael SalasSyrah
Syrah/ShirazHonorable Mention Laguna Niguel 2006Ed SzubielskiSyrah
Cabernet SauvignonHonorable Mention San Clamente 2005Warren Vidrine
Rhone Red Varietal BlendsHonorable Mention San Clamente 2006Warren VidrineGrenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
Varietal RoseHonorable Mention San Clamente 2006Warren VidrineGrenache
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Orange
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Port WinesHonorable Mention San Clamente 2003Warren VidrineZinfandel
SangioveseSilver Laguna Niguel 2006Ed Szubielski
Rose BlendsSilver San Clamente 2006Warren VidrineGrenache, Sangiovese, Viognier
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Placer
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ZinfandelAmador County Grape Growers Trophy
New Castle 2005Jeff Ambrosia
ZinfandelBest of Class New Castle 2005Jeff Ambrosia
ZinfandelBronze Rocklin 2005Marshall Davis
Syrah/ShirazBronze Granite Bay 2004Krista FenskeSyrah
MerlotBronze Lincoln 2006Gary Haight
Other Red VarietalsBronze Granite Bay 2006George/Michael Hall/GardnerTempranillo
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Auburn 2006Don Just
Syrah/ShirazBronze Roseville 2006Richard/Cindi McCrary/FullerSyrah
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Granite Bay 2005Keith/Tom Miller/Bloom
ZinfandelBronze Rocklin 2006Bud Tourville
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Rocklin 2006Bud Tourville
ZinfandelDouble Gold New Castle 2005Jeff Ambrosia
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County Placer
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Cabernet SauvignonDouble Gold Penryn 2005Ed Shepard
White (Johannisberg) RieslingHonorable Mention Auburn 2007Thomas C. BrownWhite Riesling
White (Johannisberg) RieslingHonorable Mention Auburn 2007Thomas C. BrownWhite Riesling
ZinfandelHonorable Mention Lincoln 2006Gary Haight
Varietal RoseHonorable Mention Granite Bay 2007George/Michael Hall/GardnerTempranillo
Port WinesHonorable Mention Penryn 2005Ed ShepardCabernet Sauvignon
ChardonnayHonorable Mention Rocklin 2007Bud Tourville
Other Red Varietal BlendsHonorable Mention Rocklin 2006Bud TourvilleCabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel
Other Red Varietal BlendsHonorable Mention Rocklin 2006Bud TourvilleCabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel
Cabernet FrancSilver Roseville 2007Steve Barrett
ZinfandelSilver Roseville 2007Steve Barrett
Cabernet FrancSilver Roseville 2007Steve Barrett
Saturday, July 19, 2008 Page 40 of 80
2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Placer
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ZinfandelSilver Roseville 2007Steve Barrett
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Auburn 2006Mark Bonitata
Syrah/ShirazSilver Granite Bay 2005Krista FenskeSyrah
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Lincoln 2004Gary Haight
Other Red Varietal BlendsSilver Granite Bay 2005George/Michael Hall/GardnerZinfandel, Pinot Noir, Petite Sirah
MerlotSilver Rocklin 2006Grover Lee
Petite Sirah/DurifSilver Rocklin 2006Grover LeePetite Sirah
Syrah/ShirazSilver Roseville 2006Richard/Cindi McCrary/FullerSyrah
Other Red VarietalsSilver Granite Bay 2006Keith/Tom Miller/BloomPrimitivo
SangioveseSilver Auburn 2006 Rego/Rego
Cabernet FrancSilver Rocklin 2006Bud Tourville
Saturday, July 19, 2008 Page 41 of 80
2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Riverside
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Port WinesBronze Temecula 2007Ken MapesGrenache, Syrah
Other Red VarietalsBronze Temecula 2007Ken MapesTempranillo
Syrah/ShirazBronze Temecula 2007Ken MapesSyrah
Varietal RoseBronze Temecula 2007Ken MapesGrenache
Rhone Red Varietal BlendsBronze Temecula 2007Ken MapesGrenache, Syrah
Saturday, July 19, 2008 Page 42 of 80
2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Sacramento
Place Name City Vintage Wine
BarberaBest of Class Sacramento 2006Donna Bettencourt
BarberaBest of Show Reds Sacramento 2006Donna Bettencourt
MerlotBronze El Grove 2003Wayne Beckman
ZinfandelBronze El Grove 2004Wayne Beckman
Cabernet SauvignonBronze El Grove 2004Wayne Beckman
Other White Varietals (Sweet)Bronze Sacramento 2007Donna BettencourtLate Harvest Viognier
Sauvignon BlancBronze Gold River 2007Ed Boes
Port WinesBronze Sacramento 2006James CurrierZinfandel
Other Red Varietal BlendsBronze Sacramento 2006James CurrierZinfandel, Cab Franc, Merlot, Barbera
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsBronze Sacramento 2005Larry Dashiell
Port WinesBronze Sacramento 2004Larry DashiellZinfandel
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsBronze Citrus Heights 2006Dar Geramian
Saturday, July 19, 2008 Page 43 of 80
2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Sacramento
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ViognierBronze Citrus Heights 2007Dar Geramian
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Gold River 2006Lynn Keay
ViognierBronze Gold River 2007Lynn Keay
Syrah/ShirazBronze Sacramento 2006Don KoehlerSyrah
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsBronze Sacramento 2004Don KoehlerCab Franc, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite VerdotOther Red VarietalsBronze SacramentoDon KoehlerSouzao
Syrah/ShirazBronze Orangevale 2004Encrique LevySyrah
Other White VarietalsBronze Orangevale 2007Encrique LevyColombard
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Folsom 2007Ellis John McManus III
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Sacramento 2007Fred Millar
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Sacramento 2007Chris Minnick
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Gold River 2006Michael/D/G Nave/Spinelli/McGinnis
Saturday, July 19, 2008 Page 44 of 80
2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Sacramento
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ZinfandelBronze Gold River 2006Michael/D/G Nave/Spinelli/McGinnis
Other Red VarietalsBronze Folsom 2007Jeff PerezPrimitivo
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Sacramento 2006Bill & Bergen Santos
Other White VarietalsBronze Sacramento 2007Bill & Bergen SantosSauvignon Vert
Other Red VarietalsBronze Sacramento 2007Joy SmathersTempranillo
ViognierBronze Sacramento 2007Joy Smathers
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Gold River 2006D.D. Smith
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsBronze Sacramento 2006Rod/Dave Wurst/Villagran
Other White VarietalsBronze Sacramento 2006Rod/Dave Wurst/VillagranSauvignon Vert
BarberaDept of Viticulture & Enology CSU Fresno Trophy
Sacramento 2006Donna Bettencourt
Other Red Varietal BlendsDouble Gold Orangevale 2004Encrique LevySyrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
BarberaGold Sacramento 2006Donna Bettencourt
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County Sacramento
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Cabernet SauvignonGold Sacramento 2005Don Koehler
Cabernet FrancGold Sacramento 2007Fred Millar
Red GenericGold Sacramento 2007Chris Minnick
ZinfandelGold Sacramento 2007Charles Sauser
Syrah/ShirazGold Elk Grove 2006Erica TrylovichSyrah
Other White VarietalsHonorable Mention Wilton 2007David BabbyPinot Grigio
Petite Sirah/DurifHonorable Mention Citrus Heights 2007Dar GeramianPetite Sirah
Other Red VarietalsHonorable Mention Antelope 2006Stephen JerueTempranillo
Red GenericHonorable Mention SacramentoDon Koehler
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsHonorable Mention Sacramento 2004Don KoehlerMalbec, Cab Franc
Syrah/ShirazHonorable Mention Elk Grove 2006Rick LegnonSyrah
Syrah/ShirazHonorable Mention Elk Grove 2006Rick LegnonSyrah
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County Sacramento
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Petite Sirah/DurifHonorable Mention Sacramento 2006Fred MillarPetite Sirah
Syrah/ShirazHonorable Mention Carmichael 2006Ron StarrSyrah
ZinfandelHonorable Mention Elk Grove 2006Erica Trylovich
Other White VarietalsHonorable Mention Orangevale 2007Debbie WislerFrench Colombard
SangioveseHonorable Mention Orangevale 2007Debbie Wisler
Petite Sirah/DurifHonorable Mention Orangevale 2007Debbie WislerPetite Sirah
Varietal RoseHonorable Mention Sacramento 2007Rod/Dave Wurst/VillagranZinfandel
Pinot NoirSilver Wilton 2006David Babby
Cabernet FrancSilver Antelope 2007Stan Barrett
BarberaSilver Fair Oaks 2005Don Carey
ZinfandelSilver Fair Oaks 2005Don Carey
Rhone Red Varietal BlendsSilver Sacramento 2005Larry Dashiell
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County Sacramento
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Syrah/ShirazSilver Sacramento 2005Larry DashiellSyrah
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Sacramento 2005Larry Dashiell
Syrah/ShirazSilver Citrus Heights 2006Dar GeramianSyrah
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Citrus Heights 2007Dar Geramian
Syrah/ShirazSilver Sacramento 2005Don KoehlerSyrah
Cabernet FrancSilver Sacramento 2005Don Koehler
ZinfandelSilver Sacramento 2005Don Koehler
Other Red Varietal BlendsSilver Sacramento 2005Don KoehlerMalbec, Petite Sirah, Cab Franc
ScenicSilver Elk GroveJenesia LegnonPhoto Art
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Folsom 2006Ellis John McManus III
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Sacramento 2005Fred Millar
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsSilver Sacramento 2007Chris Minnick
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Sacramento
Place Name City Vintage Wine
MerlotSilver El Grove 2007Luis Rodriguez
Cabernet SauvignonSilver El Grove 2007Luis Rodriguez
ZinfandelSilver Folsom 2006Mark Sansone
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Sacramento 2007Bill & Bergen Santos
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Sacramento 2006Bill & Bergen Santos
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Sacramento 2006Bill & Bergen Santos
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Sacramento 2005Charles Sauser
Syrah/ShirazSilver Gold River 2005D.D. SmithSyrah
Syrah/ShirazSilver Carmichael 2005Ron StarrSyrah
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Carmichael 2005Ron Starr
Other Red Varietal BlendsSilver Elk Grove 2006Erica TrylovichZinfandel, Syrah
Syrah/ShirazSilver Sacramento 2007Rod/Bill Wurst/SantosSyrah
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County Sacramento
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Syrah/ShirazSilver Sacramento 2006Rod/Dave Wurst/VillagranSyrah
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County San Bernardino
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Sauvignon BlancBronze Rancho Cucamonga 2007George Walker
Other Red VarietalsHonorable Mention Rancho Cucamonga 2007George WalkerGrenache
Other White VarietalsHonorable Mention Rancho Cucamonga 2007George WalkerPinot Grigio
Other Fortified WinesSilver Rancho Cucamonga 2004George WalkerZinfandel, Mission, Sangiovese
Saturday, July 19, 2008 Page 51 of 80
2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County San Diego
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Encinitas 2006Matt Battiata
ChardonnayBronze Carlsbad 2007Dennis Hansen
ZinfandelBronze Carlsbad 2007Dennis Hansen
SangioveseBronze Oceanside 2006Daniel Todd
Sauvignon BlancBronze Oceanside 2007Daniel Todd
BarberaBronze Oceanside 2007Daniel Todd
ChardonnayBronze Oceanside 2007Daniel Todd
ArtisticGold San DiegoDavid BarbatComputer Art
Cabernet SauvignonGold San Diego 2005David Barbat
ZinfandelGold Encinitas 2006Matt Battiata
Muscat Wines (Sweet)Honorable Mention Escondido 2005James CusackOrange Muscat
Sauvignon BlancHonorable Mention Carlsbad 2007Dennis Hansen
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County San Diego
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Other White VarietalsHonorable Mention Oceanside 2007Daniel ToddArnais
Syrah/ShirazSilver Encinitas 2006Matt BattiataSyrah
Petite Sirah/DurifSilver Encinitas 2006Matt BattiataPetite Sirah
MerlotSilver Carlsbad 2006Dennis Hansen
MerlotSilver Fallbrook 2006Otha Horne
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County San Francisco
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Sauvignon BlancBronze San Francisco 2006David M. Strohauer
MerlotGold San Francisco 2005David M. Strohauer
ChardonnayHonorable Mention San Francisco 2006David M. Strohauer
SangioveseSilver San Francisco 2007Pilar Millar
Syrah/ShirazSilver San Francisco 2004David M. StrohauerSyrah
ZinfandelSilver San Francisco 2005David M. Strohauer
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County San Joaquin
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Other Red Varietal BlendsBest of Class Lodi 2005Aaron & Linda KidderGraciano, Tempranillo
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Ripon 2005Tony Cipponeri
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Ripon 2007Tony Cipponeri
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Tracy 2006Jeffrey & Renee Hassna
Other Red Varietal BlendsBronze Lodi 2006Aaron/Jim Kidder/SchweickardtSangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotPetite Sirah/DurifBronze Lodi 2006Jerry ManzelPetite Sirah
BarberaBronze Lodi 2005Jerry Manzel
Petite Sirah/DurifBronze Lodi 2005Jerry ManzelPetite Sirah
ZinfandelBronze Stockton 2005Antionio & Kim Solari
Other Red VarietalsBronze Stockton 2006Antionio & Kim SolariPetite Verdot
ZinfandelBronze Lodi 2007Dennis Thomas
MerlotBronze Lodi 2007Dennis Thomas
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County San Joaquin
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Petite Sirah/DurifBronze Lodi 2007Dennis ThomasPetite Sirah
Other Red Varietal BlendsDouble Gold Lodi 2005Aaron & Linda KidderGraciano, Tempranillo
Cabernet SauvignonDouble Gold Stockton 2006Antionio & Kim Solari
Cabernet SauvignonGold Lodi 2006Kevin Baysinger
Syrah/ShirazGold Lodi 2007 Candelario/Hansen/OlveraSyrah
SangioveseGold Lodi 2006Aaron/Jim Kidder/Schweickardt
Cabernet SauvignonHonorable Mention Ripon 2007Tony Cipponeri
Petite Sirah/DurifHonorable Mention Ripon 2005Tony CipponeriPetite Sirah
Other Red Varietal BlendsHonorable Mention Tracy 2006Jeffrey & Renee HassnaSangiovese, Merlot
ZinfandelHonorable Mention Lodi 2005Robert Lauchland
Syrah/ShirazHonorable Mention Lodi 2006Jerry ManzelSyrah
ZinfandelHonorable Mention Stockton 2007Antionio & Kim Solari
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County San Joaquin
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ZinfandelSilver Lodi 2007 Candelario/Hansen/Olvera
MerlotSilver Ripon 2007Tony Cipponeri
ZinfandelSilver Lodi 2006Gary & Elizabeth Daniel
Varietal RoseSilver Waterloo 2007David IngramSyrah
ViognierSilver Waterloo 2007David Ingram
Syrah/ShirazSilver Waterloo 2006David IngramSyrah
Petite Sirah/DurifSilver Lodi 2005Aaron & Linda KidderPetite Sirah
Sauvignon BlancSilver Lodi 2006Aaron & Linda Kidder
Syrah/ShirazSilver Lodi 2005Aaron & Linda KidderSyrah
Red GenericSilver Acampo 2006Ted Lauchland
Petite Sirah/DurifSilver Acampo 2006Ted LauchlandPetite Sirah
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Lodi 2006Robert Lauchland
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County San Joaquin
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ZinfandelSilver Lodi 2006Jerry Manzel
Other Red Varietal BlendsSilver Stockton 2006Antionio & Kim SolariBarbera, Merlot
ZinfandelSilver Lodi 2007Dennis Thomas
ZinfandelSilver Lodi 2007Dennis Thomas
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Lodi 2007Dennis Thomas
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County San Luis Obispo
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ChardonnayBronze Paso Robles 2005JC Bond
Sweet Red WinesBronze Paso Robles 2005JC BondLate Harvest Zinfandel
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Paso Robles 2004JC Bond
SangioveseBronze Paso Robles 2004Bruce Van Dyke
ChardonnayBronze Paso Robles 2006Bruce Van Dyke
Cabernet SauvignonGold Paso Robles 2005Bruce Van Dyke
Petite Sirah/DurifHonorable Mention Paso Robles 2003Bruce Van DykePetite Sirah
Other Red Varietal BlendsSilver Paso Robles 2004JC BondCabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
ZinfandelSilver Paso Robles 2006Steven Spencer
ColorsSilver Paso RoblesRoberta WeidemanPhoto Art
Flowers, Plants, Trees, or GrapesSilver Paso RoblesRoberta WeidemanPhoto Art
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Paso Robles 2005Roberta Weideman
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County San Luis Obispo
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Paso Robles 2005Roberta Weideman
Syrah/ShirazSilver Paso Robles 2005Harold WilsonSyrah
Saturday, July 19, 2008 Page 60 of 80
2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County San Mateo
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsBronze Foster City 2005Harmon BorterCabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, Cab Franc, MerlotPinot NoirBronze Hillsborough 2005Donald Del Grande
Syrah/ShirazBronze Hillsborough 2003Donald Del GrandeSyrah
Cabernet SauvignonBronze San Mateo 2006Jan/Steve Nygard/Cotugno
Sauvignon BlancGold San Mateo 2006Jan/Steve Nygard/Cotugno
Cabernet SauvignonGold San Mateo 2005Paul/Pat Rogerville/Smith
Syrah/ShirazHonorable Mention Hillsborough 2005Donald Del GrandeSyrah
MerlotHonorable Mention Hillsborough 2005Donald Del Grande
Other White VarietalsHonorable Mention Hillsborough 2006Donald Del GrandeGewurztraminer
Cabernet SauvignonHonorable Mention Hillsborough 2002Donald Del Grande
Syrah/ShirazHonorable Mention San Mateo 2006Paul/Pat Rogerville/SmithSyrah
ChardonnayHonorable Mention San Mateo 2007Paul/Pat Rogerville/Smith
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County San Mateo
Place Name City Vintage Wine
BarberaHonorable Mention San Mateo 2003Paul/Pat Rogerville/Smith
Other Red Varietal BlendsSilver Foster City 2005Harmon BorterSangio, Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah/ShirazSilver San Mateo 2005Jan/Steve Nygard/CotugnoSyrah
Other Red VarietalsSilver San Mateo 2006Paul/Pat Rogerville/SmithMalbec
Petite Sirah/DurifSilver San Mateo 2003Paul/Pat Rogerville/SmithPetite Sirah
MerlotSilver San Mateo 2006Paul/Pat Rogerville/Smith
ZinfandelSilver San Mateo 2004Paul/Pat Rogerville/Smith
ZinfandelSilver San Mateo 2005Paul/Pat Rogerville/Smith
Sauvignon BlancSilver San Mateo 2006Paul/Pat Rogerville/Smith
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Santa Barbara
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Syrah/ShirazHonorable Mention Santa Ynez 2005Carolyn BalabanSyrah
Syrah/ShirazSilver Santa Ynez 2004Carolyn BalabanSyrah
Varietal RoseSilver Santa Ynez 2007Carolyn BalabanSyrah
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Santa Clara
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Varietal Sparkling WinesBronze Gilroy 2004Tim BrownPinot Noir
Varietal Sparkling WinesBronze Gilroy 2006Sarah BrownPinot Noir
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsBronze Sunnyvale 2004David BrownCabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc
SangioveseBronze Los Altos 2006Marcus Cohen
Syrah/ShirazBronze Saratoga 2006Paul ConradoSyrah
MerlotBronze Saratoga 2006Paul Conrado
ZinfandelBronze Saratoga 2006Paul Conrado
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Saratoga 2006Tom Holden
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Saratoga 2006Tom Holden
Syrah/ShirazBronze San Jose 2005Richard MansfieldSyrah
Cabernet FrancBronze San Jose 2005Richard Mansfield
Cabernet SauvignonBronze San Jose 2005Bill Ribble
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County Santa Clara
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Cabernet SauvignonDouble Gold Saratoga 2006Bob & Linda Binkley
Cabernet SauvignonGold Saratoga 2005Paul Conrado
ZinfandelHonorable Mention Mountain View 2005Lou Buonomo
Petite Sirah/DurifHonorable Mention Mountain View 2006Lou BuonomoPetite Sirah
Cabernet SauvignonHonorable Mention Saratoga 2006Don Leach
Other Red Varietal BlendsHonorable Mention Saratoga 2005Don LeachCabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Saratoga 2006Bob & Linda Binkley
Rhone Red Varietal BlendsSilver Sunnyvale 2006David BrownSyrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
SangioveseSilver Sunnyvale 2006David Brown
SangioveseSilver Mountain View 2006Lou Buonomo
MerlotSilver Mountain View 2006Lou Buonomo
SangioveseSilver Mountain View 2007Lou Buonomo
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County Santa Clara
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Other Red VarietalsSilver Los Altos 2005Marcus CohenMalbec
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Los Altos 2006Marcus Cohen
Syrah/ShirazSilver Los Altos 2005Marcus CohenSyrah
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Los Altos 2005Marcus Cohen
Syrah/ShirazSilver Los Altos 2004Marcus CohenSyrah
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Saratoga 2005Paul Conrado
Cabernet SauvignonSilver San Jose 2005Richard Mansfield
ChardonnaySilver San Jose 2006Richard Mansfield
Sauvignon BlancSilver San Jose 2006Richard Mansfield
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Santa Cruz
Place Name City Vintage Wine
MerlotBronze Santa Cruz 2006Thomas Brooks
ZinfandelBronze Los Gatos 2006Kevin Fernandez
Flowers, Plants, Trees, or GrapesBronze Los GatosPatty HanneganComputer Art
Petite Sirah/DurifBronze Watsonville 2005Barry LombardiPetite Sirah
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsBronze Los Gatos 2004John Overstreet
Pinot NoirBronze Los Gatos 2006John Overstreet
Cabernet SauvignonDouble Gold Los Gatos 2006John Hannegan
Syrah/ShirazGold Los Gatos 2006John HanneganSyrah
HumorGold Los GatosPatty HanneganComputer Art
Cabernet SauvignonGold Los Gatos 2005John Hannegan
Other White VarietalsHonorable Mention Santa Cruz 2006Norbert BorbelyPinot Blanc
Syrah/ShirazHonorable Mention Santa Cruz 2005Thomas BrooksSyrah
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County Santa Cruz
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Syrah/ShirazHonorable Mention Santa Cruz 2005Thomas BrooksSyrah
ScenicHonorable Mention Los GatosPatty HanneganPhoto Art
Pinot NoirSilver Santa Cruz 2007Thomas Brooks
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Los Gatos 2006Kevin Fernandez
MerlotSilver Los Gatos 2006John Hannegan
Other Red Varietal BlendsSilver Los Gatos 2005John HanneganCabernet Sauvignon/Syrah
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Los Gatos 2006John Hannegan
ColorsSilver Los GatosPatty HanneganComputer Art
Flowers, Plants, Trees, or GrapesSilver Los GatosPatty HanneganPhoto Art
ColorsSilver Los GatosPatty HanneganPhoto Art
MerlotSilver Los Gatos 2005John Overstreet
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Solano
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Other Red Varietal BlendsBronze Benicia 2006Brent RoathZinfandel, Petite Sirah
Cabernet SauvignonGold Benicia 2005Leland Wines
Seed Fruit WinesHonorable Mention Dixon 2007Robert ParmeleePomegranate
ZinfandelHonorable Mention Benicia 2005Leland Wines
Seed Fruit WinesSilver VallejoCaron MeleskiApple Dessert Wine
Other Red Varietal BlendsSilver BeniciaBrent RoathBarbera, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Sonoma
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Syrah/ShirazBronze Santa Rosa 2004Don BellengerSyrah
MerlotBronze Healdsburg 2006Bob Bennett
Sauvignon BlancBronze Healdsburg 2006Bob Bennett
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Sonoma 2005Jack Bertram
ChardonnayBronze Windsor 2007Mark/Jeff/Tom Catelani/Bertoli/Benton
MerlotBronze Windsor 2005Mark/Jeff/Tom Catelani/Bertoli/Benton
MerlotBronze Santa Rosa 2006Jack Eitelgeorge
Other Red VarietalsBronze Calistoga 2005Pete FourkasNebbiolo
Petite Sirah/DurifBronze Sonoma 2004James GeaganPetite Sirah
ZinfandelBronze Sebastopol 2006Chris Hoadley
MerlotBronze Rohnert Park 2005Sam & Dolores Leow
Sweet Red WinesBronze Rohnert Park 2004Sam & Dolores LeowZinfandel
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County Sonoma
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ZinfandelBronze Santa Rosa 2005Gary M. Smith
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsBronze Santa Rosa 2006Brian TullerCabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, Merlot Petite VerdotZinfandelGold Windsor 2005Mark/Jeff/Tom Catelani/Bertoli/Benton
HumorHonorable Mention Santa RosaAnthony BurichHand Drawn
ZinfandelHonorable Mention Windsor 2006Mark/Jeff/Tom Catelani/Bertoli/Benton
Cabernet SauvignonHonorable Mention Santa Rosa 2006Jack Eitelgeorge
Other Red Varietal BlendsHonorable Mention Sebastopol 2006Chris HoadleyZinfandel, Shiraz
Cabernet SauvignonHonorable Mention Sonoma 2005Al Johnson
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsHonorable Mention Rohnert Park 2005Sam & Dolores LeowCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Cabernet SauvignonHonorable Mention Sebastopol 2007Eric Schmitt
Cabernet SauvignonHonorable Mention Santa Rosa 2006Gary M. Smith
Sauvignon BlancHonorable Mention Geyserville 2006Patrick E. Taylor
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Sonoma
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ZinfandelSilver Healdsburg 2005Bob Bennett
ZinfandelSilver Windsor 2006Mark/Jeff/Tom Catelani/Bertoli/Benton
Sauvignon BlancSilver Calistoga 2007Pete Fourkas
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Sonoma 2005Dave Heller
ZinfandelSilver Sebastopol 2006Chris Hoadley
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Geyserville 2006Patrick E. Taylor
Port WinesSilver Geyserville 2005Patrick E. TaylorTinto Cao, Touriga, Tinta Madeira, SouzaoZinfandelSilver Geyserville 2006Patrick E. Taylor
Port WinesSilver Geyserville 2004Patrick E. TaylorZinfandel
Syrah/ShirazSilver Geyserville 2006Patrick E. TaylorSyrah
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Santa Rosa 2006Brian Tuller
MerlotSilver Santa Rosa 2006Brian Tuller
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Stanislaus
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Other Red Varietal BlendsBronze Oakdale 2006Albert/Stan Farinelli/HoltzZinfandel, Carignane, Grenache
Other Red Varietal BlendsBronze Oakdale 2007Albert/Stan Farinelli/HoltzZinfandel, Carignane, Grenache
ViognierBronze Modesto 2007David Rettig
ZinfandelBronze Modesto 2006David Rettig
ZinfandelBronze Waterford 2005Dave & Kim Rose
BarberaBronze Waterford 2006Dave & Kim Rose
Cabernet SauvignonHonorable Mention Turlock 2007Tony Tsymbal
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Hughson 2006Brandon Rebiero
MerlotSilver Modesto 2005David Rettig
ChardonnaySilver Modesto 2007David Rettig
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Modesto 2005David Rettig
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County Tehama
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Pinot NoirHonorable Mention Red Bluff 2004Bill Weingart
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County Tuolumne
Place Name City Vintage Wine
ViognierBronze Sonora 2007Thomas Bender
ZinfandelBronze Somerset 2006Gary Day
BarberaGold Sonora 2006Thomas Bender
Cabernet SauvignonHonorable Mention Sonora 2006Thomas Bender
Petite Sirah/DurifSilver Sonora 2006Thomas BenderPetite Sirah
ZinfandelSilver Somerset 2005Gary Day
Syrah/ShirazSilver Somerset 2006Gary DaySyrah
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Sonora 2003Robert Ozbirn
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County Yolo
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Petite Sirah/DurifBest of Class Clarksburg 2007Arnold PettyPetite Sirah
Cabernet SauvignonBest of Class Davis 2005Ebenezer Yamoah
Seed Fruit WinesBronze Davis 2007Bob DoviPomegranate
Cabernet SauvignonBronze Davis 2006 McNece Family Winery
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsBronze Davis 2007 McNece Family WineryCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
MerlotBronze Davis 2005 McNece Family Winery
Sauvignon BlancBronze Clarksburg 2007Arnold Petty
Other Red Varietal BlendsBronze Clarksburg 2007Arnold PettyCabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
MerlotBronze Clarksburg 2006Arnold Petty
MerlotBronze Clarksburg 2005Arnold Petty
Syrah/ShirazBronze Clarksburg 2005Arnold PettySyrah
Other White VarietalsBronze Clarksburg 2007Arnold PettySemillion
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County Yolo
Place Name City Vintage Wine
MerlotBronze El Macero 2006Tom & Rebecca Ramme
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsBronze El Macero 2006Henrey Spoto Jr.Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, MalbecVarietal RoseBronze Davis 2007Chip SundstromZinfandel
Petite Sirah/DurifDouble Gold Clarksburg 2007Arnold PettyPetite Sirah
Cabernet SauvignonDouble Gold Davis 2005Ebenezer Yamoah
Petite Sirah/DurifGold Clarksburg 2006Arnold PettyPetite Sirah
Cabernet SauvignonGold El Macero 2005Henrey Spoto Jr.
Cabernet SauvignonHonorable Mention Davis 2007 McNece Family Winery
Syrah/ShirazHonorable Mention Woodland 2003Stephen SawyerSyrah
Syrah/ShirazSilver Davis 2006Danyal KasapligilSyrah
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Davis 2005 McNece Family Winery
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Davis 2006 McNece Family Winery
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Yolo
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Davis 2005 McNece Family Winery
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Davis 2006 McNece Family Winery
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Woodland 2005David Paige
Pinot NoirSilver Clarksburg 2007Arnold Petty
Sauvignon BlancSilver El Macero 2007Tom & Rebecca Ramme
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsSilver El Macero 2005Tom & Rebecca RammeCabernet Sauvignon, Metlot, Cab Franc
Other White VarietalsSilver Davis 2007Roger RomaniPinot Grigio
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsSilver El Macero 2004Henrey Spoto Jr.Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Davis 2006 Stump Water Cellars
Syrah/ShirazSilver Davis 2007Chip SundstromSyrah
Bordeaux Red Varietal BlendsSilver Davis 2005Ebenezer YamoahMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab FrancMerlotSilver Davis 2005Ebenezer Yamoah
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Yolo
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Pinot NoirSilver Davis 2006Ebenezer Yamoah
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2008 California State FairHome Wine Media Results
County Yuba
Place Name City Vintage Wine
Cabernet SauvignonBronze WheatlandFrank & Tom Farinha
Other Red Varietal BlendsBronze Wheatland 2006Frank & Tom FarinhaGrenache, Graciano, Tempranillo
SangioveseBronze Wheatland 2006Frank & Tom Farinha
Port WinesHonorable Mention Wheatland 2007Frank & Tom FarinhaSyrah
Syrah/ShirazSilver Wheatland 2006Frank & Tom FarinhaSyrah
Cabernet SauvignonSilver Wheatland 2006Frank & Tom Farinha
Other Red Varietal BlendsSilver Wheatland 2006Frank & Tom FarinhaTouriga, Tinta Roiza, Tinta Cao, Sauzao, BastardoOther Red Varietal BlendsSilver WheatlandFrank & Tom FarinhaCabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah
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