San Francisco International wine competition 2022 RESULTS

Best Pinot Gris

Maryhill Winery 2021 Pinot Gris, Classic, Tudor Hills Vineyard, Columbia Valley, USA

Best Sauvignon Blanc

Dark Horse Vineyards 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, California, USA

Best Italian White Varietal

Barboursville Vineyards 2021 Fiano, Reserve, Virginia, USA, $25.

Best Spanish/Argentine/Portuguese White

Brecon Estate 2021 Albariño, Acacia Head, SLO Coast, USA

Best Chenin Blanc

Lubanzi 2022 Chenin Blanc, W.O Swartland, South Africa

Best White Rhône Blend

Helwig Winery 2021 White Rhône Blend, Three Sisters, CA Shenandoah Valley, USA

Best Other White Varietal

Chateau Merican 2020 Koshu, Yamanashi, Japan,

Best White Blend

Maryhill Winery 2021 Winemaker’s White, Classic, Columbia Valley, USA, $19. [.63%%]

Best Chardonnay

Rodney Strong Vineyards 2019 Chardonnay, Chalk Hill, USA

Best Muscat

Jeff Runquist Wines 2021 Muscat, River Junction, USA

Best Sake

Born NV Saké, Hoshi, Japan

Best Varietal Rosé

The Storm Cellar 2021 Chambourcin Rosé, Kay Vineyard, Grand Valley, USA

Best Best Rosé Blend; Best Overall Rosé

Becker Vineyards 2021 Rosé, Provençal (Dry Rose), Texas, USA, $25.

Best Non-Alcoholic

Jøyus NV Rosé, Non-Alcoholic, California, USA, $25.

Best Pinot Noir

Furthermore 2019 Pinot Noir, Single Vineyard, Starbridge Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, USA

Best Tempranillo

Landon Winery 2019 Tempranillo, Reserve, Texas High Plains, USA

Best Spanish/Argentine/Portuguese Red

Demencia de Autor 2018 Mencia, DO Bierzo, Spain

Best Sangiovese Blend

Maryhill Winery 2019 Tavolo Rosso, Proprietor’s Reserve, Columbia Valley, USA

Best Nebbiolo

Mountain Brook Vineyards 2020 Nebbiolo, Virginia, USA

Best Barbera

Helwig Winery 2020 Barbera, Gold Country, Amador County, USA

Best Other Italian Red

Cellardoor Winery 2019 Teroldego, American, USA, $22.

Best Hybrid Red Varietal

St. James Winery NV Rougeon, Friendship School, Ozark Highlands, USA

Best Other Red Varietal

Bending Branch Winery 2019 Tannat, Lost Pirogue Vineyards, Texas Hill Country, USA

Best Petit Verdot

Flying Suitcase Wines 2019 Petit Verdot, Russian River Valley, USA

Best Cabernet Franc

Thirty-Seven 2018 Cabernet Franc, Reserve, Petaluma Gap, USA

Best Cabernet Sauvignon

Herzog Special Reserve 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, USA

Best Merlot

Black Box Wines 2020 Merlot, California, USA

Best Bordeaux Blend <$25

BOXT NV Red Blend, California, USA

Best Premium Bordeaux Blend >$25

J. Lohr 2018 Premium Bordeaux Blend, Cuvée St. E, Paso Robles, USA

Best Cabernet/Shiraz Blend

Jip Jip Rocks 2021 Cabernet / Shiraz, South Australia, Padthaway, Australia

Best Non-Bordeaux Blend <$25

Freakshow 2020 Red Blend, Lodi, USA

Best Premium Non-Bordeaux Blend <$25

Gianelli Vineyards 2019 Red Blend, Nino, Tuolumne, USA

Best Petite Sirah

Messina Hof Winery 2020 Petite Sirah, Private Reserve, Texas High Plains, USA

Best Mourvèdre

Flying Suitcase Wines 2019 Mourvèdre, Amador County, USA

Best Grenache

V. Sattui Winery 2020 Grenache, Napa Valley, USA

Best Shiraz

Mockingbird Hill 2020 Shiraz, Dr JWD Bain, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia

Best Red Rhône Blend

Truth Teller 2020 Red Rhône Blend, The Miscreant Project GobSMack’d, Columbia Valley, USA

Best Zinfandel

Harney Lane 2020 Zinfandel, Scottsdale Vineyard, Lodi, USA