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The 2020 Chronicle Wine Competition was completed on January 10th. There were over sixty-five judges, representing various North American wine regions, evaluating nearly 6,700 wines from over 1,000 wineries for the 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
Bob Fraser, SFCWC executive director, says, “The response from the wineries of North America at our 2020 competition was outstanding. Sweepstakes awards hail from Ohio, New Mexico and California.”
The American AgCredit Sweepstake winners are:
Sparkling Sweepstake Winner
- Breathless (CA) Sonoma County Blanc de Noirs $32.00
White Sweepstake Winner
- Trader Moon Wine Company (CA) 2018 California Honey Moon Viognier $5.99
Rosé Sweepstake Winner
- Ferrari-Carano (CA) 2019 Sonoma County Dry Sangiovese Rose $15.00
Red Sweepstake Winner
- deLorimier Winery (CA) 2016 Crazy Creek Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve $75.00
Specialty Sweepstake Winner
Ferrante Winery (OH) 2017 Grand River Valley Vidal Blanc Ice Wine $30.00
- Label Contest Sweepstake Winner
VARA (NM) New Mexico Vina Cardinal Rose Wine Label $32.00
Here is how Contra Costa County Wines scored:
| Bloomfield Vineyards | CA | Chardonnay – $33.00 – $35.99 | 2018 | Contra Costa County | Chardonnay | $33.00 | Silver | |
| Bloomfield Vineyards | CA | Sauvignon Blanc/Fume – $26.00 and Over | 2018 | Contra Costa County | Sauvignon Blanc | $33.00 | Silver |
| Campos Family Vineyards | CA | Barbera – $30.00 and Over | 2017 | Contra Costa County | Second Harvest | Barbera | $34.00 | Silver |
| Campos Family Vineyards | CA | Barbera – $30.00 and Over | 2017 | Contra Costa County | Gabriel Estate | Barbera | $34.00 | Silver |
| Campos Family Vineyards | CA | Dry Rose/Blush – RS .1 – .299 | 2018 | Contra Costa County | 65 Roses Estate Rose | $34.00 | Silver | |
| Campos Family Vineyards | CA | Red Blend: Barbera leading blend | 2016 | Contra Costa County | Reserve Estate Blend | $38.00 | Best of Class | |
| Campos Family Vineyards | CA | Red Blend: Barbera leading blend | 2017 | Contra Costa County | GiGi’s Blend | $34.00 | Gold | |
| Campos Family Vineyards | CA | Red Blend: Mourvedre leading blend | 2017 | Contra Costa County | Quinny’s Estate Blend | $38.00 | Silver | |
| Campos Family Vineyards | CA | Red Blend: Mourvedre leading blend | 2017 | Contra Costa County | Forget Me Not Estate Blend | $38.00 | Silver | |
| Campos Family Vineyards | CA | Red Blend: Petite Sirah leading blend | 2017 | Contra Costa County | Big Red Estate Blend | $34.00 | Bronze | |
| Campos Family Vineyards | CA | Zinfandel – $17.00 – $22.99 | 2017 | Contra Costa County | Zinfandel | $18.00 | Silver |
| Favalora Vineyards Winery | CA | Barbera – Up to – $29.99 | 2017 | Contra Costa County | De Sophia | Barbera | $28.00 | Gold |
| Favalora Vineyards Winery | CA | Dry Rose/Blush – RS 0 | 2018 | Contra Costa County | Rose | $26.00 | Bronze | |
| Favalora Vineyards Winery | CA | Mourvedre | 2017 | Contra Costa County | Mataro | Mourvedre | $30.00 | Silver |
| Favalora Vineyards Winery | CA | Red Dessert – RS >3.5 | 2016 | Contra Costa County | Late Harvest Zinfandel | $34.00 | Silver |
| Nunn | CA | Cab Sauv – $39.00 – $41.99 | 2016 | Contra Costa County | Cabernet Sauvignon | $40.00 | Silver | |
| Nunn | CA | Merlot – $23.00 – $26.99 | 2016 | Contra Costa County | Merlot | $25.00 | Silver | |
| Nunn | CA | Red Blend: Merlot leading blend – Up to – $29.99 | 2016 | Contra Costa County | Orchard & Vine Red Wine | $20.00 | Silver | |
| Nunn | CA | Red Blend: Petite Sirah leading blend | 2016 | Contra Costa County | Rincon Red | $35.00 | Silver |
| Petersen Vineyards | CA | All Other Red Blends; $23.00 – $34.99 (Must not have leading varietal listing topping blend | 2016 | Contra Costa County | Tinta da Vida | $26.00 | Silver | |
| Petersen Vineyards | CA | All Other Red Varietals | 2017 | Contra Costa | Souzao | $28.00 | Gold | |
| Petersen Vineyards | CA | All Other Red Varietals | 2017 | Contra Costa County | Valdepenas | $26.00 | Silver | |
| Petersen Vineyards | CA | All Other Red Varietals | 2018 | Contra Costa | Touriga Nacional | $28.00 | Bronze | |
| Petersen Vineyards | CA | Port – Up to – $32.99 | 2017 | Contra Costa County | Knightsen Ruby | $22.00 | Silver | |
| Petersen Vineyards | CA | Red Blend: Petite Sirah leading blend | 2017 | Contra Costa County | Diablo Sunset | $24.00 | Bronze |
| Saucelito Canyon | CA | Carignan/Carignane | 2017 | Contra Costa County | Carignan | $55.00 | Silver |
| Suveg Cellars | CA | Montepulciano | 2016 | Contra Costa County | Objection Sustained | Montepulciano | $50.00 | Bronze |
| Shadowbrook Winery | CA | Cab Sauv – $35.00 – $38.99 | 2017 | San Francisco Bay | Mangini Shadowbrook Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | $38.00 | Bronze |
| Shadowbrook Winery | CA | Cab Sauv – $90.00 and Over | 2016 | San Francisco Bay | Shadowbrook Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | $95.00 | Silver |
| Shadowbrook Winery | CA | Chardonnay – $46.00 and Over | 2018 | Los Carneros (Sonoma) | Shadowbrook Vineyards | Chardonnay | $48.00 | Double Gold |
| Shadowbrook Winery | CA | Dry Rose/Blush – RS 0 | 2016 | San Francisco Bay | Rose | $28.00 | Silver | |
| Shadowbrook Winery | CA | Merlot – $40.00 and Over | 2016 | San Francisco Bay | Shadowbrook Vineyards | Merlot | $48.00 | Silver |
| Shadowbrook Winery | CA | Petite Sirah – $40.00 and Over | 2016 | San Francisco Bay | Shadowbrook Vineyards | Petite Sirah | $41.00 | Silver |
| Shadowbrook Winery | CA | Red Blend: Cab Sauv leading blend – Up to – $24.99 | 2016 | San Francisco Bay | Shadowbrook Vineyards | Encore | $18.00 | Silver |
| Shadowbrook Winery | CA | Sangiovese – Up to – $29.99 | 2017 | San Francisco Bay | Mangini | Sangiovese | $28.00 | Bronze |
| Shadowbrook Winery | CA | Syrah/Shiraz – $27.00 – $29.99 | 2016 | San Francisco Bay | Shadowbrook Vineyards | Syrah | $28.00 | Silver |
Source: https://winejudging.com/medal-winners/
