Chateau LaFayette Reneau's 2010 Dry Riesling earned the honor after winning "Best New World White Wine," "Best New World Riesling," "Best of Varietal," "Best of Class" and a Double Gold.
Hats off to winemaker Tim Miller and owner Bob Reno for this sweep of categories.
Chateau Frank fared quite well, its 2006 Blanc de Noirs taking "Best New World Sparkling Wine," "Best of Varietal," "Best of Class" and Double Gold en route to topping that category.
Another particularly strong honor was taken by Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards' 2010 Chardonnay, rated "Best New World Chardonnay." In a state known for its Chardonnays and nearly all of the judges from California, it was quite a coup for the Finger Lakes winery.
Other strong New York finishes:
- Dr. Frank 2010 Gruner Veltliner (Best of Class and Gold)
- Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards Vidal Ice Wine (Best of Varietal, Best of Class, Double Gold)
- Merritt Estate Bella Rosa (Best of Class, Gold)
- Sparkling Pointe 2006 Blanc de Blancs (Best of Class, Double Gold)
- Swedish Hill Winery 2010 Vignoles 25th Anniversary Reserve (Best of Varietal, Best of Class, Gold)
- Riesling Cuvee (Best of Class, Double Gold)
- Dr. Frank 2010 Pinot Gris (Double Gold)
- Belhurst Estate Winery 2010 Chardonnay
- Dr. Frank 2011 Dry Riesling
- Sparkling Pointe Cuvee Carnaval
- Swedish Hill Winery 2010 Riesling
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