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

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Best of Show Red

Lewis Grace – 2020 Souzão
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Best of Show White

New Clairvaux Vineyard – 2022 Assyrtiko
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Best of Show Sparkling White

Vienza at Europa Village – Metodo Classico
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Best of Show Pink Wine

Carol Shelton Wines – 2022 Wild Thing Rendezvous
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Best of Show Dessert Wine

Husch Vineyards – 2022 Late Harvest Gewurztraminer
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Best Micro Winery Red Wine

Hoyt Family Vineyards – 2018 Cabernet Sauvginon
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Best Micro Winery White Wine

Tannura – 2022 Fiano
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Best Micro Winery Other Wine

Rancho de Philo – Triple Cream Sherry
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Best Value Wine

Baron Herzog – 2021 Chenin Blanc; Dry
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Best of Region

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Best of North Coast Red

Hawk and Horse Vineyards – 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Best of North Coast White

Navarro Vineyards – 2022 Gewürztraminer
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Best of Sonoma Red

De Loach Vineyard – 2021 Pinot Noir
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Best of Sonoma White

Sean Minor – 2021 Chardonnay
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Best of Napa Red

Elizabeth Spencer – 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Best of Greater Bay Red

Carol Shelton Wines – 2020 Oakley Zin Old Vine Zinfandel
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Best of North – Central Coast White

SEAGLASS – 2022 Sauvignon Blanc
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Best of South – Central Coast Red

Picchetti Winery – 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Best of South – Central Coast White

Brecon Estate – 2022 Albariño
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Best of South Coast Red

Monte De Oro – 2019 Cabernet Franc
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Best of South Coast White

South Coast Winery – 2021 Gewurztraminer
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Best of Sierra Foothills Red

Lewis Grace – 2020 Souzão
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Best of Sierra Foothills White

Bella Grace Vineyards – 2022 Grenache Blanc
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Best of Lodi Red

Jeff Runquist – 2021 Tempranillo
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Best of Lodi White

Lewis Grace – 2022 Verdelho
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Best of Other California Red

New Clairvaux Vineyard – 2021 Tempranillo
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Best of Other California White

New Clairvaux Vineyard – 2022 Assyrtiko
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Best of California State Red

Macchia – 2021 Luxurious Syrah
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Best of California State White

Baron Herzog – 2021 Chenin Blanc
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Best of California

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Best Barbera

Amador Cellars – 2020 Barbera
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Best Bordeaux Red Varietal Blend

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 2018 Cuvée POM
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Best Cabernet Cabernet Franc

Monte De Oro – 2019 Cabernet Franc
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Best Cabernet Sauvignon

Picchetti Winery – 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Best Chardonnay

Navarro Vineyards – 2021 Chardonnay
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Best Grenache

Miramonte Winery – 2019 Garnacha
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Best Malbec

Nello Olivo Wines – 2020 Malbec
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Best Merlot

Kendall Jackson – 2019 Merlot
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Best Muscat

Jeff Runquist – 2022 Muscat Canelli
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Best Other Red Varietal Blend

Ménage à Trois – 2021 Midnight Dark Red Blend
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Best Other Red Varietal

Oak Farm Vineyards – 2019 Petit Verdot
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Best Other White Varietal

New Clairvaux Vineyard – 2022 Assyrtiko
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Best Petite Sirah

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 2020 Tower Road Petite Sirah
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Best Pinot Gris

Navarro Vineyards – 2022 Pinot Gris
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Best Pinot Noir

De Loach Vineyards – 2021 Pinot Noir
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Best Primitivo

Lewis Grace – 2020 Primitivo
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Best Traditional Vintage Port

St. Amant Winery – 2020 Boot Leg Port
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Best Sangiovese

Oak Farm Vineyards – 2020 Sangiovese
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Best Sauvignon Blanc

Scribner Bend Vineyards – 2022 Sauvignon Blanc
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Best Syrah

Cooper Vineyards – 2020 Syrah
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Best Tempranillo

Jeff Runquist – 2021 Tempranillo
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Best Varietal Rosé

Las Positas Vineyards – 2022 Garnacha Rosado
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Best Varietal Rosé Blend

Baily Vineyard & Winery – 2022 Grandol Rosé
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Best Viognier

Carol Shelton Wines – 2022 Wild Thing Viognier
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Best Zinfandel

Burlington Chandler – 2021 Old Vine Zinfandel
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