Best of Class – Red Varietals

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Darcie Kent Vineyards, 2007 Zinfandel
Livermore Valley, DeMayo Vineyard

High

Handley, 2007 Pinot Noir
Anderson Valley

Medium

Cardinal Zin, 2007 Zinfandel
California, Beastly Old Vines

Low

Little Black Dress, 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
California

 

Best of Class – White Varietals

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Costa de Oro Winery, 2008 Chardonnay

‘Reserva Dorado’, Santa Maria Valley, Estate, Gold Coast Vineyard

High

Hahn SLH Estate, 2007 Chardonnay

Santa Lucia Highlands
 
Medium

South Coast Winery, 2009 Gewurztraminer

Temecula Valley, Carter Estate Vineyard

Low

Foodies, 2008 Chardonnay

California

 

Best of Class – Dessert Wines

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The Dancing Fox Winery, 2006 Petite Sirah
‘Fauns Folly’, Lodi, Late Harvest

High

Eberle, 2009 Muscat Muscat
Canelli, Paso Robles, Estate Bottled

Medium

Eredita, 2008 Vintage Port
California, Portuguese Varieties, Special Family Reserve

Low

Sutter Home Family Vineyards, 2009 Muscat
Moscato, California

Best of Class – Sparkling Wines

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Handley, 2006 Sparkling Rose
Brut Rose, Anderson Valley, Estate, Methode Champenoise

High

Laetitia, NV Sparkling Wine
Brut Cuvee, Arroyo Grande Valley, Methode Champenoise

Medium

Barefoot Bubbly, NV Sparkling Wine
Champagne, ‘Moscato Spumante, California, Charmat Method

Low

Ballatore, NV Sparkling Wine ‘Gran Spumante’, California