2023 Commercial Wine Competition Special Placings

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Golden State Winery of the Year

Jeff Runquist

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Best of Show

A single bottle of Lewis Grace Souzao on an isolated white background

Best of Show Red

Lewis Grace – 2020 Souzão
A bottle of New Clairvaux Temp on an isolated white background

Best of Show White

New Clairvaux Vineyard – 2022 Assyrtiko
A bottle of Vienza at Europa Village on an isolated white background

Best of Show Sparkling White

Vienza at Europa Village – Metodo Classico
A bottle of Carol Shelton Wines on an isolated white background

Best of Show Pink Wine

Carol Shelton Wines – 2022 Wild Thing Rendezvous
A bottle of Husch Vineyards on an isolated white background

Best of Show Dessert Wine

Husch Vineyards – 2022 Late Harvest Gewurztraminer
A bottle of Hoyt Family Vineyards on an isolated white background

Best Micro Winery Red Wine

Hoyt Family Vineyards – 2018 Cabernet Sauvginon
A bottle of Tannura on an isolated white background

Best Micro Winery White Wine

Tannura – 2022 Fiano
A bottle of Rancho de Philo on an isolated white background

Best Micro Winery Other Wine

Rancho de Philo – Triple Cream Sherry
A bottle of Baron Herzog on an isolated white background

Best Value Wine

Baron Herzog – 2021 Chenin Blanc; Dry

Best of Region

A bottle of Hawk and Horse CS on an isolated white background

Best of North Coast Red

Hawk and Horse Vineyards – 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
A bottle of Navarro C on an isolated white background

Best of North Coast White

Navarro Vineyards – 2022 Gewürztraminer
A bottle of De Loach PN on an isolated white background

Best of Sonoma Red

De Loach Vineyard – 2021 Pinot Noir
A bottle of Sean Minor C on an isolated white background

Best of Sonoma White

Sean Minor – 2021 Chardonnay
A bottle of Elizabeth Spencer CS on an isolated white background

Best of Napa Red

Elizabeth Spencer – 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
A bottle of Carol Shelton Wines on an isolated white background

Best of Greater Bay Red

Carol Shelton Wines – 2020 Oakley Zin Old Vine Zinfandel
A bottle of Seaglass SB on an isolated white background

Best of North – Central Coast White

SEAGLASS – 2022 Sauvignon Blanc
A bottle of Picchetti CS on an isolated white background

Best of South – Central Coast Red

Picchetti Winery – 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
A bottle of Brecon A on an isolated white background

Best of South – Central Coast White

Brecon Estate – 2022 Albariño
A bottle of Monte Ce Oro CF on an isolated white background

Best of South Coast Red

Monte De Oro – 2019 Cabernet Franc
A bottle of South Coast DG on an isolated white background

Best of South Coast White

South Coast Winery – 2021 Gewurztraminer
A bottle of Lewis Grace Primitivo on an isolated white background

Best of Sierra Foothills Red

Lewis Grace – 2020 Souzão
A bottle of Bella Grace GB on an isolated white background

Best of Sierra Foothills White

Bella Grace Vineyards – 2022 Grenache Blanc
A bottle of R Tempranillo on an isolated white background

Best of Lodi Red

Jeff Runquist – 2021 Tempranillo
A bottle of Lewis Grace V on an isolated white background

Best of Lodi White

Lewis Grace – 2022 Verdelho
A bottle of New Clairvaux Temp on an isolated white background

Best of Other California Red

New Clairvaux Vineyard – 2021 Tempranillo
A bottle of New Clairvaux A on an isolated white background

Best of Other California White

New Clairvaux Vineyard – 2022 Assyrtiko
A bottle of Macchia S on an isolated white background

Best of California State Red

Macchia – 2021 Luxurious Syrah
A bottle of Baron Herzog CB on an isolated white background

Best of California State White

Baron Herzog – 2021 Chenin Blanc

Best of California

A bottle of Amador Cellars Barbera on an isolated white background

Best Barbera

Amador Cellars – 2020 Barbera
A bottle of J Lohr Cuvee on an isolated white background

Best Bordeaux Red Varietal Blend

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 2018 Cuvée POM
A bottle of Monte Ce Oro CF on an isolated white background

Best Cabernet Cabernet Franc

Monte De Oro – 2019 Cabernet Franc
A bottle of Picchetti CS on an isolated white background

Best Cabernet Sauvignon

Picchetti Winery – 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
A bottle of Navarro C on an isolated white background

Best Chardonnay

Navarro Vineyards – 2021 Chardonnay
A bottle of Carol Shelton Wines on an isolated white background

Best Grenache

Miramonte Winery – 2019 Garnacha
A bottle of Nello Olivo M on an isolated white background

Best Malbec

Nello Olivo Wines – 2020 Malbec
A bottle of Kendall Jackson M on an isolated white background

Best Merlot

Kendall Jackson – 2019 Merlot
A bottle of R Muscat on an isolated white background

Best Muscat

Jeff Runquist – 2022 Muscat Canelli
A bottle of Menage a Trois M on an isolated white background

Best Other Red Varietal Blend

Ménage à Trois – 2021 Midnight Dark Red Blend
A bottle of Oak Farm PV on an isolated white background

Best Other Red Varietal

Oak Farm Vineyards – 2019 Petit Verdot
A bottle of New Clairvaux A on an isolated white background

Best Other White Varietal

New Clairvaux Vineyard – 2022 Assyrtiko
A bottle of J Lohr Tower Road PS on an isolated white background

Best Petite Sirah

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 2020 Tower Road Petite Sirah
A bottle of Navarro PG on an isolated white background

Best Pinot Gris

Navarro Vineyards – 2022 Pinot Gris
A bottle of De Loach PN on an isolated white background

Best Pinot Noir

De Loach Vineyards – 2021 Pinot Noir
A bottle of Lewis Grace Primitivo on an isolated white background

Best Primitivo

Lewis Grace – 2020 Primitivo
A bottle of Bootleg Port on an isolated white background

Best Traditional Vintage Port

St. Amant Winery – 2020 Boot Leg Port
A bottle of Oak Farm PV on an isolated white background

Best Sangiovese

Oak Farm Vineyards – 2020 Sangiovese
A bottle of Scribner Bend SB on an isolated white background

Best Sauvignon Blanc

Scribner Bend Vineyards – 2022 Sauvignon Blanc
A bottle of Cooper Syrah on an isolated white background

Best Syrah

Cooper Vineyards – 2020 Syrah
A bottle of R Tempranillo on an isolated white background

Best Tempranillo

Jeff Runquist – 2021 Tempranillo
A bottle of Las Positas G R on an isolated white background

Best Varietal Rosé

Las Positas Vineyards – 2022 Garnacha Rosado
A bottle of Baily GR on an isolated white background

Best Varietal Rosé Blend

Baily Vineyard & Winery – 2022 Grandol Rosé
A bottle of Wild Thing V on an isolated white background

Best Viognier

Carol Shelton Wines – 2022 Wild Thing Viognier
A bottle of Burlington Chandler OVZ on an isolated white background

Best Zinfandel

Burlington Chandler – 2021 Old Vine Zinfandel