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| The Gold Standard: Double Gold Medal Winning Wines |
August 19, 2003
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This event was a stand-up tasting of 62 wines & spirits that were Gold and Double Gold winners from the Tasters Guild International 2003 wine judging. Wines were originally judged based on their price range and type and were presented on 8 tables. Since there were over 75 attendees, there were no votes as to the favorite of the evening. Instead, the award codes (G for Gold Medal winners and DG for Double Gold Medal winners) are indicated instead of votes.
Price range for each wine is indicated by the following judging codes
1,000 = Less than $8.00
2,000 = $8.00 but less than $11.00
3,000 = $11.00 but less than $15.00
4,000 = $15.00 but less than $20.00
5,000 = $20.00 but less than $25.00
6,000 = $25.00 but less than $30.00
7,000 = $30.00 but less than $40.00
8,000 = $40.00 and over.
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| Table I: Australia |
Award |
Full Retail $
Judging Code |
Rafferty's Rules Fat Chance 2000
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DG |
5,000 |
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Black Opal Barossa Cabernet Merlot 2000
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DG |
4,000 |
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Jacobs Creek Grenache Shiraz 2002
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G |
1,000 |
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Wyndham Estate Pinot Noir 2001
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G |
2,000 |
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Devil's Lair Fifth Leg Red 2001
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DG |
3,000 |
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Lindemans Pyrus 1998 Rosemount Estates
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DG |
7,000 |
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"Diamond" Traminer Riesling 2002
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DG |
2,000 |
| Table 2 |
Votes |
Full Retail $
Judging Code |
Duck Pond Syrah 2000 (Oregon)
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DG |
7,000 |
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Duck Pond Chardonnay 2001 (Oregon)
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DG |
6,000 |
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King Estate Pinot Noir 2000 (Oregon)
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DG |
5,000 |
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King Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2000 (Oregon)
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DG |
7,000 |
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Camaraderie Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 (Washington State)
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G |
5,000 |
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Gordon Brothers Syrah 2000 (Washington State)
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G |
5,000 |
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Cedar Creek Winery Vidal (Wisconsin)
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DG |
1,000 |
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Korbel Extra Dry Sparkling (California)
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G |
3,000 |
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Kenwood Zinfandel 2000 (California)
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G |
4,000 |
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Tomasello Blackberry (New Jersey)
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G |
2,000 |
| Table 3 - Diageo Chateau & Estates Wine Co. |
Votes |
Full Retail $
Judging Code |
Sterling Vineyards Reserve Merlot 1999
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G |
8,000 |
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Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet 2000
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G |
6,000 |
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Sterling Vineyards Napa Merlot 2000
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G |
4,000 |
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Beaulieu Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay 2000
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G |
4,000 |
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Beaulieu Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir 2000
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G |
4,000 |
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Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Merlot 2000
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G |
4,000 |
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Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Zinfandel 2001
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G |
4,000 |
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Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Zinfandel 2001
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G |
4,000 |
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B&G Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin de Pays D'oc 2000
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G |
1,000 |
| Table 4: Gallo of Sonoma |
Votes |
Full Retail $
Judging Code |
1999 Gallo of Sonoma Estate Chardonnay, Northern Sonoma
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DG |
8,000 |
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1999 Gallo of Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon, Barrelli Creek Vineyard, Alexander Valley
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G |
7,000 |
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1999 Gallo of Sonoma Zinfandel, Frei Ranch Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
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G |
5,000 |
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1997 Gallo of Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon, Frei Ranch Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
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G |
6,000 |
| Table 5 E&J Distillers |
Votes |
Full Retail $
Judging Code |
E&J Cask & Cream
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G |
3,000 |
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E&J Brandy
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G |
2,000 |
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E&J XO Brandy
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G |
7,000 |
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E&J Cognac
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G |
6,000 |
| Table 6 "Abarbanel Wine Company" |
Votes |
Full Retail $
Judging Code |
Abarbanel 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
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G |
4,000 |
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Abarbanel Brut Cremant - NV
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G |
5,000 |
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Beckett's Flat 2002 Cabernet/Shiraz
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G |
5,000 |
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Dalton 2000 Merlot
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G |
6,000 |
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Dalton 2002 Moscato
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G |
3,000 |
| Table 7 |
Votes |
Full Retail $
Judging Code |
Casa Larga Chardonnay 2001 (New York)
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DG |
4,000 |
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Konstantin Frank Pinot Noir Reserve 2001 (New York)
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G |
6,000 |
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Atwater Vineyard Gewurztraminer 2001 (New York)
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G |
4,000 |
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Atwater Vineyard Late Harvest Vignoles 2000 (New York)
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G |
4,000 |
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Lafayette Reneau Late Harvest Riesling 2001 (New York)
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DG |
4,000 |
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Lafayette Reneau Pinot Noir 2001 (New York)
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G |
3,000 |
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Lafayette Reneau Seyval/Chardonnay (New York)
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G |
3,000 |
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Chaddsford Winery Merican (Meritage) 1999 (Pennsylvania)
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DG |
7,000 |
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Chaddsford Winery Pinot Noir, 'Miller Estate' 2001 (Pennsylvania)
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G |
7,000 |
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Duck Walk Vineyard Gewurztraminer Late Harvest 2002 (New York)
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DG |
3,000 |
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Barboursville Vineyard Pinot Grigio 2002 (Virginia)
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DG |
3,000 |
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Barboursville Vineyard Octagon (Meritage blend) 2001 (Virginia)
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G |
5,000 |
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Anthony Road Riesling 2002 (New York)
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G |
2,000 |
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Sakonnet Vineyard Gewurtztraminer 2001 (Rhode Island)
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G |
3,000 |
| Table 8 - Dessert Wines |
Votes |
Full Retail $
Judging Code |
St Julien Catherman's Port (Michigan)
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G |
3,000 |
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St Julien Eau de Vie Cherry Brandy (Michigan)
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G |
7,000 |
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St Julien Eau de Vie Pear Brandy (Michigan)
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G |
7,000 |
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St Julien Passionate Peach Spumante (Michigan)
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G |
2,000 |
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St Julien Raspberry Infusion (Michigan)
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DG |
5,000 |
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St Julien Raspberry Spumante (Michigan)
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G |
2,000 |
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Pelee Island Cabernet Franc Ice Wine 2001 (Canada)
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DG |
8,000 |
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Korbel VSOP Brandy (California)
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G |
3,000 |
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Korbel XS Brandy (California)
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G |
2,000 |
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Martini & Rossi Asti(Italy)
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G |
3,000 |
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