2002 WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition Winners!

Last spring, we decided to start an amateur wine competition. We thought it would be wonderful for WineMaker readers to have a chance to vie with each other and with other amateur vintners from across the continent. Plus, entering a contest is an excellent way to hone your cellar techniques and get useful feedback from judges. So we set a date, hired award-winning home winemaker Gene Spaziani as our competition director, and crossed our fingers. By deadline day in early November, precisely 807 entries – twice the number we’d anticipated – had arrived in our Vermont headquarters, making our inaugural amateur wine competition one of the largest in the United States. The entries arrived from 41 American states, seven Canadian provinces and four different countries, and included an astonishing array of varietals and wine styles. Kit wines competed alongside fresh-grape entries in almost every category and made an impressive showing. The week before the competition, we carefully loaded hundreds of boxes into a U-Haul truck and drove to Connecticut for the formal hand-off to Richard Quental, the competition’s judging director. Ric spent several long days working with our entry database and getting some 1,600 bottles (two for each entry) ready for judging. The wines were judged on November 23 at the Radisson Hotel in Cromwell, Connecticut. Gene had recruited 27 expert judges, who spent over eight hours tasting and rating 162 flights of wine. More than 400 gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded at the end of the long day to every wine considered worthy. The medalists are listed on the following pages. We’re extremely pleased with the first WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition. Congratulations to everyone who won a medal, and a sincere thanks to our sponsors and everyone wo took the time to enter. See you next year! Grand Champion Wine Bruce Durkee • Newport, OR 1997 Wild Blackberry Port sponsored by: Best of Show Red Howard Mozeico • Sherwood, OR 2001 100% Zinfandel sponsored by: Best of Show White Tony Simmons • Pagosa Springs, CO 2002 Brew King Estate Series WA Columbia Valley Riesling sponsored by: Best of Show Country Fruit James Landrum • Louisville, KY 2001 Brew King Island Mist Peach-Apricot Chardonnay sponsored by: Best of Show Mead Ed Walkowski • Dalton, PA 2001 Clover Honey, Raspberry Fruit & Juice sponsored by: Best of Show Kit / Concentrate Matthew J. Rubey • Bethlehem, PA 2002 Brew King Selection Luna Rossa sponsored by: Best of Show Sparkling Theodore P. Woehr • Pittsburgh, PA 1999 100% Muscat Canelli sponsored by: Best of Show Dessert Michael Hind • Fonthill, ON Vineco Kendall Ridge Classic Port sponsored by:

Category Medals

White Native American Varietal Sponsor: Logic, Inc. Gold: Harold Olminsky; Northfield Center, OH; 2001 100% Niagara Silver: Richard A. Faltz; Oswego, IL; 2001 100% Niagara Robert A. Herold; Vernon, CT; 2001 85% Cayuga 15% Vignoles Raymond Meyer; Shepherdsville, KY; 2001 100% Niagara David R. Miller; Louisville, KY; 2001 100% Niagara Michael T. Way; Kingsport, TN;2001 75% Niagara 25% Cayuga White Bronze: Michael T. Way; Kingsport, TN; 2001 100% Cayuga White White Native American Blend Bronze: Rodney Mills; St. Mary’s, PA ; 1999 50% Unknown 25% Concord 25% Niagara Red Native American Varietal Sponsor: Assembly Required Bronze: Tom B. Brown; Hillsboro, TN; 2001 100% Cynthiana Dennis Carter; Crosby, TX ; 2001 100% Muscadine Joel Sommer; St. Libory, IL; 2001 95% Concord 5% Grape Concentrate Red or White Native American Late Harvest & Icewine Sponsor: Brew By You Bronze: Lloyd N. Samuels; Fredericksburg, VA ; 60% Concord 40% Water Richard Strouse; Newark, DE; 2002 RJ Spagnols Icewine Style White French-American Hybrid Varietal Sponsor: Leener’s Brew Works Gold: Lamont Beers; Eden, NY; 2001 100% Traminette Donald E. Gauntner; Seven Valleys, PA ; 2001 100% Traminette Donald E. Gauntner; Seven Valleys, PA; 2001 100% Vidal Jan Klapetzky; Williamson, NY; 2001 100% Traminette Thomas Mattfield; St. Peter, MN; 2001 100% Seyval Blanc Stephen Morgan & Shayne Bricker; Bellaire, TX; 100% Blanc Du Bois Silver: Bonnie Bradfield; Glen Rock, PA ; 2001 100% Vidal Tom B. Brown; Hillsboro, TN; 2001 100% Vignoles Jerry A. Watson; Catspring, TX ; 2002 100% Blanc du Bois Bronze: Sean Arnot; Indianapolis, IN; 2001 100% Vignoles Tony Carreiro; East Hartford, CT; 2001 100% Seyval Blanc Donald E. Gauntner; Seven Valleys, PA ; 2001 100% Vignoles Donald E. Gauntner; Seven Valleys, PA; 2001 100% Seyval Jan Klapetzky; Williamson, NY; 2001 100% Vidal Blanc Raymond Meyer; Shepherdsville, KY; 2001 90% Seyval 10% Vidal Raymond Meyer; Shepherdsville, KY; 2001 100% Traminette White French-American Hybrid Blend Sponsor: Mayer’s Cider Mill Gold: Michael T. Way; Kingsport, TN; 2001 100% Vidal Blanc Bronze: Tony Carreiro; East Hartford, CT; 2001 50% Seyval Blanc 50% Chardonnay Donald E. Gauntner; Seven Valleys, PA; 2001 60% Vidal 25% Seyval 15% Cayuga Michael T. Way; Kingsport, TN; 2001 100% Ravat Red French-American Hybrid Varietal Sponsor: Double A Vineyards Gold: Victor Boutier; Kennesaw, GA; 2002 100% Walker De Chaunac Juice Bonnie Bradfield; Glen Rock, PA; 2001 100% Chambourcin Silver: Jerry A. Watson; Catspring, TX; 2001 100% Lenoir Bronze: Calvin Hale; Columbia, MO; 100% St. Vincent Ron F. Peperak; VA Beach, VA; 2002 100% Baco Noir Donald Sessions; Burlington, CT; 2000 100% Foch Red French-American Hybrid Blend Sponsor: VinBrew Supply Bronze: Steve & Andrea De Baker; Greenleaf, WI; 2001 50% Foch 20% St. Croix 10% Leon Millot 20% Swenson Red Calvin Hale; Columbia, MO; 50% Norton 50% St. Vincent Duane & Patti Marcy & Joe Bambino; Syracuse, NY; 1991 45% Aurora 30% De Chaunac 25% Vignoles Blush/Rosé French-American Hybrid Sponsor: Mayer’s Cider Mill Bronze: Richard A. Faltz; Oswego, IL; 2001 100% Chambourcin Red or White French-American Late Harvest & Icewine Sponsor: Wyeast Laboratories, Inc. Gold: Mike & Ted Surette & Joanne Cormier; Mexico, ME; 2002 RJ Spagnols Specialty White Icewine Style Bronze: Lamont Beers; Eden, NY; 2001 100% Vignoles Michael Hind; Fonthill, ON; Vineco Kendall Ridge Classic Late Harvest Vidal Ron Vang; Mount Joy, PA; 2001 100% Ravat 51 (Vignoles) Chardonnay Sponsor: Brewmaster Gold: Steve Boskovich; Brighton, MI; 2001 100% Chardonnay Priscilla Cooke; Springfield, OH; 2001 Wine Art Chardonnay Steve Gross; Truckee, CA; 2000 100% Chardonnay Raymond Meyer; Shepherdsville, KY; 2001 100% Chardonnay George A. Shinkle; Fishers, IN; 2001 Brew King Selection Estate Series B.C. Okanagan Valley Chardonnay Tony Simmons; Pagosa Springs, CO; 2001 Brew King Selection Estate Series B.C. Okanagan Valley Chardonnay Silver: Mark Clippinger; Selah, WA; 2001 100% Chardonnay Walter Dabberdt; Boulder, CO; 2000 100% Chardonnay Wayne Newman; Onset, MA; 2001 RJ Spagnols Cru Select Platinum Chardonnay Michael Southard; Solon, OH; 2001 100% Chardonnay Bronze: Jim Brandeberry; Enon, OH; 2001 100% Chardonnay Ronald P. Contillo; Cumberland, RI; 2001 Brew King Selection International French Chardonnay Art Everett; Templeton, CA; 2001 100% Chardonnay Kent Fried; Phoenixville, PA; 100% Chardonnay Donald E. Gauntner; Seven Valleys PA; 2000 100% Chardonnay James M. Joy; Oceanside, CA; 2001 100% Chardonnay L. Daniel Mouer; Richmond, VA; 2001 Brew King Vineyard Select Chardonnay Julie M. Pettit; Cape Coral, FL; 2001 Brew King Selection Luna Bianca Robert S. Ross; Rochester, NY; 2000 100% Chardonnay Anthony Sannino; Manorville, NY; 2000 100% Chardonnay Tim Vandergrift; Port Coquitlam, BC; 2002 Brew King Selection Luna Bianca Chenin Blanc Sponsor: Homebrew Adventures Gold: Kent Fried; Phoenixville, PA; 100% Chenin Blanc Silver: Luke Capotosto; Cranston, RI; 2001 100% Chenin Blanc Danny Villanueva; Baltimore, MD; 2000 100% Chenin Blanc Bronze: Ed & Marie DeWitt; Williamstown, NJ; 2001 100% Chenin Blanc Gewürztraminer Sponsor: St. Louis Wine & Beermaking Gold: Bonnie Bradfield; Glen Rock, PA; 2001 100% Gewürztraminer Ed Walkowski; Dalton, PA; 2001 Alexander’s Gewürztraminer Juice Silver: Rick Walker; Forestville, NY; 1999 100% Gewürztraminer Bronze: Donald E. Gauntner; Seven Valleys, PA; 2001 100% Gewürztraminer Charles Lemon; Beaver Falls, PA; 2000 100% Gewürztraminer Raymond Meyer; Shepherdsville, KY; 2001 100% Gewürztraminer Riesling Sponsor: Hobby Beverage Equipment Gold: Rick Halajcsik; Oceanside, CA; 2001 Brew King Selection Riesling Jack Mart; Indianapolis, IN; 2001 Brew King Selection Piesporter Style L. Daniel Mouer; Richmond, VA; 2001 Brew King Selection Estate Series Washington Columbia Valley Riesling Harold Olminsky; Northfield Center, OH; 2001 100% Riesling Larry Paterson; Peterborough, ON; 2001 100% Riesling Tim Vandergrift; Port Coquitlam, BC; 2002 Brew King Selection Estate Series Washington State Riesling Silver: Daniel P. Harazim; East Hampton, CT; 2002 Brew King Selection Estate Series Washington Columbia Valley Riesling Charles Lemon; Beaver Falls, PA; 1999 75% Riesling 25% Cherry Julie M. Pettit; Cape Coral, FL; 2001 Brew King Vintner’s Reserve Riesling Bronze: Lamont Beers; Eden, NY; 2001 100% Riesling Bonnie Bradfield; Glen Rock, PA; 2001 100% Riesling Leigh Seippel; Cold Spring, NY; 2001 100% Riesling Rick Stromoski; Suffield, CT; 2001 100% Riesling Walter S. Vinoski; Ruffs Dale, PA; 2001 100% Riesling Sauvignon Blanc Sponsor: Great Fermentations of Indiana Silver: Bonnie Bradfield; Glen Rock, PA; 2001 100% Sauvignon Blanc Ed Walkowski; Dalton, PA; 2001 100% Regina Sauvignon Blanc Bronze: Paulette DiAngi; Osterville, MA; 2001 RJ Spagnols Cellar Classic Sauvignon Blanc Reg Goodyear; Niagara on the Lake, ON; Vineco Kendall Ridge Classic Sauvignon Blanc Joe Piscazzi; Cuyahoga Falls, OH; 1999 100% Sauvignon Blanc Other White Vinifera Varietals Sponsor: Corvallis Brewing Supply Gold: Sean Arnot; Indianapolis, IN; 2001 100% Muscat Canelli Bonnie Bradfield; Glen Rock, PA; 2001 100% Scheurere D. Bender & C. Halton; Kalamazoo, MI; 2000 75% Pinot Gris 25% Chardonnay Karen Eubanks; Dallas, TX; Brew King Selection International Pinot Grigio Donald E. Gauntner; Seven Valleys, PA; 2001 100% Muscat Ottonel Kenny & Cindy Hamilton; Winston-Salem, NC; 2001 RJ Spagnols Cru Select Pinot Grigio Bill LaPointe; Malvern, PA; 2001 Brew King Selection Limited Edition Symphony Nicholas Passele; Boynton Bend, FL; 2001 100% Viogner Gregory Swift; Salem, OR; 2001 100% Pinot Gris Silver: Doru C. Bogdan; La Mirada, CA Alan Dodd; Chicora, PA; 2001 100% Pinot Gris Ken Mapes; Temecula, CA; 2001 100% Viognier Peter Mills; Halifax, NS; 2001 Brew King Selection Limited Edition Oregon Pinot Gris Howard Mozeico; Sherwood, OR; 2000 100% Pinot Gris Giovanni Orsini; Watertown, CT; 100% Malvasia Bianca Bronze: Mark & Nadinia Ballestrini; Preston, CT; 2001 100% Malvasia Blanca Jim Brandeberry; Enon, OH; 2001 100% Pinot Gris Stanley G. Burech; St. Clairsville, OH; 2001 Brew King Selection Limited Edition Oregon Pinot Gris Joe & Donna Giunta; Webster, NY; 2001 100% Pinot Grigio Larry Paterson; Peterborough, ON; 2000 100% Pinot Gris Rick Stromoski; Suffield, CT; 2001 100% Scheurere Gregory Swift; Salem, OR; 2000 100% Pinot Gris Tim Vandergrift; Port Coquitlam, BC; 2001 Brew King Selection Limited Edition Symphony Other White Vinifera Blends Gold: Laura & Steve Tuhela-Reuning; Sunbury, OH; 2001 Wine Art Piesporter Tim Vandergrift; Port Coquitlam, BC; 2002 Brew King Selection Müller-Thurgau Michael Walters; Valparaiso, IN; 2001 Brew King Vintner’s Reserve Piesporter Style Cabernet Franc Sponsor: E.Z. Cap Gold: Joseph Zappone; Euless, TX; 2000 Brew King Selection Limited Edition Cabernet Franc Silver: Rex Johnston & Barbara Bentley; Walnut Creek, CA; 2001 85% Cabernet Franc 11% Merlot 4% Malbec Paul Borrelli; Windsor, ON; 1998 75% Cabernet Franc 25% Cabernet Sauvignon Mary & Jerry Uthemann; Milwaukee, WI; 2001 Brew King Selection Limited Edition Cabernet Franc Bronze: Tony Simmons; Pagosa Springs, CO; 2000 Brew King Selection Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Sponsor: Maltose Express Gold: Bob Thompson & Gene Raltz; Murrieta, CA; 2001 100% Cabernet Sauvignon James M. Joy; Oceanside, CA; 2001 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Keith Marton; Portland, OR; 1994 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Del Sala; Salinas, CA; 2000 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Michael Southard; Solon, OH; 2001 99% Cabernet Sauvignon 1% Merlot Scott Stice; Minden, NV; 1998 95% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Merlot Walter S. Vinoski; Ruffs Dale, PA; 2001 100% Cabernet Sauvignon John Wilcox; Rocky Hill, CT; 2001 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Silver: Donald E. Gauntner; Seven Valleys, PA; 1999 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Steve Gross; Truckee, CA; 1999 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Joe Marchioretto; Chicago, IL; 2001 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Irma, Frank & Sophie Montefusco; Verona, NJ; 2000 90% Cabernet Sauvignon; 10% Merlot Vincent Tallarida; Melbourne, Australia; 2000 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Jessie C. Thompson; Arnold, MO; 2002 Brew King Selection International French Cabernet Sauvignon Joseph Tichy; Napa, CA; 2001 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Tim Vandergrift; Port Coquitlam, BC; 2002 Brew King Selection International Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Lou Wedderburn; Lemoore, CA; 2001 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze: Frank Calcagni & Anthony DiChiaro; North Providence, RI; 2001 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Richard Cangiamila; Revere, MA; 2000 90% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Merlot Paulette DiAngi; Osterville, MA; 2001 RJ Spagnols Cellar Classic Cabernet Sauvignon Lee Foster Fuqua; Dallas, TX; 2001 95% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Cabernet Franc James M. Joy; Oceanside, CA; 2000 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Armstrong Mettle; Saskatoon, SK; 2000 100% Cabernet Sauvignon L. Daniel Mouer; Richmond, VA; 2001 85% Brew King Vineyard Select Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Brew King Vineyard Select Merlot Carmen T. Spagnola; Trumbull, CT; 1998 80% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Cabernet Franc 10% Merlot Tim Vandergrift; Port Coquitlam, BC; 2002 Brew King Selection Estate Series Woodbridge Ranch 11 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Sponsor: Grape & Granary Gold: Stephen Anglim; Redondo Beach, CA; 1999 100% Merlot Richard Morel; Pelham, NY; 2001 100% Merlot Giovanni Orsini; Watertown, CT; 2001 100% Merlot Frank D’Aponte & Rich Trawinski; Freehold, NJ; 2001 100% Merlot Silver: Don Barnes; Madison, IN; 2001 100% Merlot David Celani; Glocester, RI; 100% Merlot Michael A. Genovese; Newcastle, WA; 2000 100% Merlot Nicholas Passele; Boynton Bend, FL; 2001 100% Merlot David C. Sasscer; Santa Cruz, CA; 2000 78% Merlot 22% Cabernet Franc Michael Southard; Solon, OH; 2001 100% Merlot Joseph S. Stanjones; Northport, NY; 2001 Brew King Selection International Wine Series Merlot Bronze: Ralph & Salvatore Balsamo; Johnston, RI; 2000 100% Merlot Jim Brandeberry; Enon, OH; 2000 100% Merlot Richard Cangiamila; Revere, MA; 2001 100% Merlot Luke Capotosto; Cranston, RI; 2001 100% Merlot Denny K. Fong; Salinas, CA; 1999 100% Merlot Robert Thomas & Gerald Gentile; West Haven, CT; 2000 80% Merlot 20% Sangiovese Rick Halajcsik; Oceanside, CA; 2000 RJ Spagnols Vino del Vida Merlot Paul P. Luchsinger; Hermitage, PA; 1999 100% Merlot Peter Nero; Brattleboro, VT; 2001 100% Merlot Dr. Raphy Singer; Beit Shemesh, Israel; 1999 100% Merlot Brothers of the Vine; Woburn, MA; 2001 100% Merlot Konrad Wos; Rye, NY; 2000 78% Merlot 13% Cabernet Sauvignon 9% Cabernet Franc Shiraz/Syrah Sponsor: The Perfect Sommelier Gold: James Demeter; Van Nuys, CA; 2001 100% Syrah Kevin & Jill Mittan; Northridge, CA; 2001 100% Syrah Louis M. Piancone, Jr.; Piscataway, NJ; 1999 100% Syrah Silver: Paulette DiAngi; Osterville, MA; 2001 RJ Spagnols Cellar Classic Shiraz Mark Henry; Grass Valley, CA; 2001 Coopers Australian Shiraz John Wilcox; Rocky Hill, CT; 2001 100% Syrah Bronze: Walter Dabberdt; Boulder, CO; 1999 100% Shiraz Christian Giovanniello; Billerica, MA; 2000 100% Syrah Rick Halajcsik; Oceanside, CA; 2001 RJ Spagnols Vino del Vida Shiraz Michael Hind; Fonthill, ON; Vineco Kendall Ridge Showcase Australian Shiraz Barry Lombardi; Watsonville, CA; 2000 100% Syrah Scott Montgomery; Reisterstown, MD; 2001 100% Syrah Michael Southard; Solon, OH; 2001 100% Syrah Pinot Noir Sponsor: Brew Your Own Brew Gold: Stanley G. Burech; St. Clairsville, OH; 2000 Brew King Selection Estate Series North Coast Bay Monterey Bay Pinot Noir L. Daniel Mouer; Richmond, VA; 2001 Brew King Limited Edition Oregon Pinot Noir Tim Vandergrift; Port Coquitlam, BC; 2002 Brew King Selection Limited Edition Oregon Pinot Noir Silver: Joseph D. Anselmo; Prosper, TX; 2002 Brew King Vintner’s Reserve Pinot Noir Robert Caprara; Latham, NY; 2000 100% Pinot Noir Richard R. Deuster; Hubertus, WI; 2001 Brew King Selection Pinot Noir Peter Mills; Halifax, NS; 2001 40% Brew King Vineyard Select Pinot Noir Juice 60% Brew King Selection Limited Edition Oregon Pinot Noir Howard Mozeico; Sherwood, OR; 2000 100% Pinot Noir Tim Vandergrift; Port Coquitlam, BC; 2002 Brew King Selection Estate Series Monterey Bay Pinot Noir Bronze: Derek Lawrence; West Linn, OR; 2001 100% Pinot Noir Howard Mozeico; Sherwood, OR; 1999 100% Pinot Noir Howard Mozeico; Sherwood, OR; 1998 100% Pinot Noir Sangiovese Sponsor: Bader Beer & Wine Supply Gold: John Jett & Frank Vitale; Davidsonville, MD; 1999 80% Sangiovese 20% Merlot Silver: Frank Calcagni & Anthony DiChiaro; North Providence, RI; 2000 100% Sangiovese Principe Brothers; Kenosha, WI; 2001 100% Sangiovese David Garvis; Houston, TX; 2001 90% Mosto Italiano Sangiovese 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze: Gene Collins; Broken Arrow, OK; 2001 100% Sangiovese Mark Hrebin; Dunmore, PA; 2001 100% Sangiovese Nicholas Passele; Boynton Bend, FL; 2001 100% Sangiovese Zinfandel Sponsor: Grapestompers.com Gold: James M. Joy; Oceanside, CA; 2001 100% Zinfandel Keith Marton; Portland, OR; 1991 100% Zinfandel Irma, Frank & Sophie Montefusco; Verona, NJ; 2000 100% Zinfandel Irma, Frank & Sophie Montefusco; Verona, NJ; 2001 100% Zinfandel Eugene Osentoski; Northville, MI; 1998 100% Zinfandel Jeffrey Rurup; Lodi, CA; 1999 100% Zinfandel Silver: Rocco & Victor Berlingieri; N. Brentwood, NY; 2000 100% Zinfandel Luke Capotosto; Cranston, RI; 2000 100% Zinfandel Vincent Ferrari; Rotterdam Junction, NY; 100% Zinfandel Bill Morris; Twinsburg, OH; 2001 100% Zinfandel Michael Moscatiello; Wynantskill, NY; 2001 100% Zinfandel Nicholas Passele; Boynton Bend, FL; 2001 95% Red Zinfandel 5% Petite Syrah Julie M. Pettit; Cape Coral, FL; 2001 Brew King Selection Estate Series Lodi Old Vines Zinfandel Carmen T. Spagnola; Trumbull, CT; 1999 100% Zinfandel Joseph Tichy; Napa, CA; 2001 100% Zinfandel Bronze: Doug Browning; Denville, NJ; 2001 100% Zinfandel James Demeter; Van Nuys, CA; 2001 90% Zinfandel 10% Syrah Art Everett; Templeton, CA; 2000 100% Zinfandel Robert Thomas & Gerald Gentile; West Haven, CT; 100% Zinfandel Steve Gross; Truckee, CA; 2000 100% Zinfandel Daniel E. Mastropietro; Austintown, OH; 1999 100% Zinfandel Louis M. Piancone, Jr.; Piscataway, NJ; 2000 100% Zinfandel David Salaba; Doylestown, PA; 2001 Brew King Selection Estate Series Lodi Old Vines Zinfandel John W. Elmer & Sandra Curry; Blackhawk, CA ; 2002 93% Zinfandel 5% Cabernet Sauvignon 2% Merlot Phil Santens; El Cajon, CA; 2001 100% Zinfandel Roger Teeslink; Lodi, CA; 2000 100% Zinfandel Raymond Willie; Selden, NY; 1999 100% Zinfandel Other Red Vinifera Varietals Sponsor: Valley Oaks Vineyards Gold: Cono M. Cioffi; Lutz, FL; 2000 Brew King Selection International Italian Montepulciano Wyah Newman; Clinton, MS; 2002 Alexander’s Barbera Julie M. Pettit; Cape Coral, FL; 2001 Brew King Selection Barolo Style Tony Simmons; Pagosa Springs, CO; 2001 Brew King Selection Limited Edition Tempranillo Greg Williams; Knightsen, CA; 2000 100% Petite Syrah Greg Williams; Knightsen, CA; 2001 100% Petite Syrah Silver: Kenneth Belskey; Winfield, IL; 2001 100% Grenache Stephen E. Kistner; Middletown, NY; 1999 Brew King Vintner’s Reserve Barolo Thomas Marrone; Foster, RI; 2000 100% Ruby Cabernet Kevin & Jill Mittan; Northridge, CA; 2001 92% Barbera 8% Cabernet Sauvignon Tim Vandergrift; Port Coquitlam, BC; 2001 Brew King Selection Limited Edition Malbec-Shiraz Danny Villanueva; Baltimore, MD; 100% Ruby Cabernet Greg Williams; Knightsen, CA; 2001 100% Petite Syrah Greg Williams; Knightsen, CA; 2000 100% Petite Syrah Bronze: Tom B. Brown; Hillsboro, TN; 2001 100% Ruby Cabernet Michael Cabral; Pittsburg, CA; 100% Petit Syrah Cono M. Cioffi; Lutz, FL; 2000 Brew King Selection Barolo Lynn Johnston; Boise, ID; 2001 100% Gamay Ken Mapes; Temecula, CA; 2001 90% Barbera 10% Syrah Joseph V. Palmer; Tewksbury, MA; 2000 100% Barbera David Salaba; Doylestown, PA; 2001 100% Gamay Red Vinifera Bordeaux Style Sponsor: Brew King, Ltd. Gold: Ralph & Salvatore Balsamo; Johnston, RI; 2001 40% Merlot 30% Zinfandel 30% Cabernet Sauvignon Steve Boskovich; Brighton, MI; 2001 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 25% Cabernet Franc 25% Merlot Walter Dabberdt; Boulder, CO; 1999 58% Cabernet Sauvignon 26% Merlot 16% Cabernet Franc Lee Foster Fuqua; Dallas, TX; 2001 45% Merlot 45% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Cabernet Franc Tim Vandergrift; Port Coquitlam, BC; 2002 Brew King Selection Luna Rossa Konrad Wos; Rye, NY; 2001 64% Cabernet Sauvignon 28% Merlot 8% Cabernet Franc Silver: Paul Borrelli; Windsor, ON;1999 40% Cabernet Franc 40% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Merlot Lee Goodman; Baltimore, MD; 2001 67% Cabernet Sauvignon 33% Merlot Louis M. Piancone, Jr.; Piscataway, NJ; 1999 33% Cabernet Sauvignon 33% Sangiovese 33% Syrah Konrad Wos; Rye, NY; 2000 62% Cabernet Sauvignon 28% Merlot 10% Cabernet Franc Bronze: Robert A. Herold; Vernon, CT; 2001 44% Syrah 28% Zinfandel 28% Cabernet Sauvignon Philip J. Melillo; Cleveland, OH; 2001 70% Merlot 20% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Cabernet Franc Joe Piscazzi; Cuyahoga Falls, OH; 2000 86% Cabernet Sauvignon 7% Cabernet Franc 5% Merlot 2% Malbec Stephen Morgan & Shayne Bricker; Bellaire, TX; 80% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Cabernet Franc 5% Merlot Other Red Vinifera Blends Sponsor: Crosby & Baker, Ltd. Gold: James Demeter; Van Nuys, CA;2001 70% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Syrah Tony & Cosmo Digneo; Marlton, NJ; 2000 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Merlot Bill LaPointe; Malvern, PA; 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Merlot 20% Malbec Charles Lemon; Beaver Falls, PA; 40% Sangiovese 30% Merlot 30% Cabernet Sauvignon Charles Lemon; Beaver Falls, PA; 2000 40% Ruainella 35% Mulinara 25% Corvina Mike & Jane Mohs; Dorchester, ON; 2001 67% Cabernet Sauvignon 33% Shiraz David F. Nagle; Belleville, IL; Brew King Selection International Spanish Rioja Nicholas Passele; Boynton Bend, FL; 2001 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 50% Syrah John Peragine; Hickory, NC; 2002 RJ Spagnols Vino del Vida Chianti George S. Petersen; Mill Valley, CA; 2000 75% Cabernet Sauvignon 25% Merlot Julie M. Pettit; Cape Coral, FL; 2001 RJ Spagnols Grand Cru Bordolino Peter H. Rupcich; St. John, IN; 2001 49.5% Zinfandel 49.5% Alacante 1% Muscatel David Salaba; Doylestown, PA; 2001 50% Syrah 50% Grenache Phil Santens; El Cajon, CA; 2000 50% Zinfandel 25% Cabernet Sauvignon 25% Sangiovese John P. Tanzilli; Rye Brook, NY; 2000 80% Barbera 20% Cabernet Sauvignon Phillip C. Tridico; Midland, PA;1995 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 50% Cabernet Franc Silver: Mark Addington; Austin, TX; 2001 65% Cabernet 35% Merlot Frank Calcagni & Anthony DiChiaro; North Providence, RI; 2001 50% Merlot 50% Cabernet Sauvignon William Benedetti; Warner Robins, GA; 2000 Mosti Mondiale Montepulciano David Garvis; Houston, TX; 2002 50% Cabernet 50% Merlot David Garvis; Houston, TX; 2001 90% Mosto Italiano Vieux Chateaux du Roi 10% Cabernet Sauvignon D.W. Gross; Olympia, WA; 2000 57% Cabernet Sauvignon 43% Merlot Tom Heffernan; Seattle, WA; Cellar Craft International Rosso Fortissimo L. Daniel Mouer; Richmond, VA; 50% Mosti Mondiale Barolo 50% Brew King Selection International Italian Barbaresco David F. Nagle; Belleville, IL; Sommelier Select Cabernet/Merlot Eugene Osentoski; Northville, MI; 1999 33% Syrah 33% Cabernet Sauvignon 33% Grenache Carmen T. Spagnola; Trumbull, CT; 1996 60% Sangiovese 40% Merlot Bronze: Richard R. Deuster; Hubertus, WI; 2001 Brew King Vintner’s Reserve Shiraz & Alexander’s Cabernet Sauvignon Concentrate Kenny & Cindy Hamilton; Winston-Salem, NC; 2001 RJ Spagnols Cellar Classic Rosso Grande Steven D. Henry; Hurricane, WV; 60% 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon 20% 1999 Zinfandel 20% 1990 Syrah Peter Nero; Brattleboro, VT; 2001 70% Zinfandel 30% Shiraz Wayne Newman; Onset, MA; 2000 RJ Spagnols Cellar Classic Chianti Pete Pascale; Brookfield, OH; 2001 70% Barbera 30% Merlot Blush/Rosé Red Vinifera Sponsor: Brew King, Ltd. Bronze: Jim Harper; Versailles, KY; 2002 Brew King Vintner’s Reserve White Zinfandel Red or White Vinifera Late Harvest & Icewine Sponsor: Keystonehomebrew.com Gold: Ralph Carelli, Jr.; N. Syracuse, NY; 2001 Brew King Selection Speciale Icewine Cari Gibbs; Birmingham, AL; 2001 Wine-Art Tradition Series Gordo Icewine Series Robert A. Herold; Vernon, CT; 2001 RJ Spagnols Specialty White Icewine Michael Hind; Fonthill, ON; Vineco V.I.P. Series Icewine Ronald E. Shoff; Carmel, IN; 2002 100% Riesling Michael S. Valerio; Limerick, PA; 2001 100% Muscat Danny Villanueva; Baltimore, MD; 2001 Wine-Art Tradition Series Gordo Icewine Series Silver: Rob Fassinger; Natrona Heights, PA; 1999 100% Riesling Bill LaPointe; Malvern, PA; 2000 100% Sauvignon Blanc Botrytis Infected Sauterne Thomas Mattfield; St. Peter, MN; 2001 100% Gewürztraminer Raymond Meyer; Shepherdsville, KY; 1999 100% Riesling Bronze: James M. Joy; Oceanside, CA; 2000 100% Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc Tim Vandergrift; Port Coquitlam, BC; 2002 Brew King Selection Speciale Icewine Style White Table Wine Blend (Any Grape Varieties) Sponsor: Red Star Yeast Silver: Robert A. Herold; Vernon, CT; 2001 80% Traminette 20% Riesling Michael Hind; Fonthill, ON; Vineco Legacy Primo Bianco Tim Vandergrift; Port Coquitlam, BC; 2002 Brew King Selection International Murray River Reserve Red Table Wine Blend (Any Grape Varieties) Sponsor: Fermentationfrenzy.com Silver: Keith H. Brown; Lansing, MI; 2002 Brew King Vintner’s Reserve Domaine des Brumes Bronze: Alex Affalter; Temecula, CA; 2001 60% Syrah 20% Sangiovese 20% Nebbiolo Alex Affalter; Temecula, CA; 2001 70% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Syrah Grape & Non-Grape Table Wine Blend Sponsor: Winemakers’ Cellar Gold: Jack Mart; Indianapolis, IN; Brew King Island Mist Peach-Apricot Chardonnay Wayne Newman; Onset, MA; RJ Spagnols Cellar Master Mist Modified Peach Chardonnay 2% Kiwi & Raspberry Joseph Zappone; Euless, TX; 2001 Brew King Island Mist Peach-Apricot Chardonnay Silver: Wayne Newman; Onset, MA; 2001 RJ Spagnols Cellar Master Mist Modified Peach Chardonnay Bronze: Ronald E. Shoff; Carmel, IN; 2002 80% Merlot 20% Black Currant Apple or Pear (Varietals or Blends) Sponsor: The Wine Smith Gold: Tyrone Hollie; Coopersburg, PA; 2002 Brew King Island Mist Green Apple Riesling Silver: Tony Carreiro; East Hartford, CT; 2001 50% Apple 50% Seyval Blanc Bronze: Tony Carreiro; East Hartford, CT; 2001 100% Apple Kathy Myers; Frederick, MD; 2001 100% Apple & Spices Larry Paterson; Peterborough, ON; 2000 100% Apple Bob Stromberg; Ellettsville, IN; 2001 100% Oriental Pear Gary Wilder; Tucson, AZ; Vinoka Cider Press Pear Stone Fruit (Peach, Cherry, Blends) Sponsor: E.C. Kraus Gold: Chris McKenrick; Plainfield, IL; 2002 75% Vintner’s Harvest Apricot Fruit Base 25% Alexander’s Emerald Riesling Raymond Meyer; Shepherdsville, KY; 2001 100% Peach Dr. Raphy Singer; Beit Shemesh, Israel; 75% Apricot 20% Strawberry 5% Raisin/Saltana Silver: Bonnie Bradfield; Glen Rock, PA; 2001 100% Cherry Richard R. Deuster; Hubertus, WI; 2001 Brew King Island Mist Peach-Apricot Chardonnay & L.D. Carlson Peach Flavoring James Landrum; Louisville, KY; 2001 100% Cherry Michael T. Smith; Sabillasville, MD; 2002 100% Black Cherries Bronze: Erin Dixon; Newport News, VA; 2002 Brew King Island Mist Peach-Apricot Chardonnay Alan Eggleston; Newport, OR; 2001 100% Pie Cherry Rick La Spisa; Clarence Center, NY; 50% White Plums 50% Dark Plums Dr. Raphy Singer; Beit Shemesh, Israel; 90% Peach 5% Strawberry 5% Raisins/Saltana Robert M. Taylor; Fairview Heights, IL; 1999 100% Plum Juice Rick Walker; Forestville, NY; 2001 100% Cherry Berry Fruit (Strawberry, Raspberry, Blends) Sponsor: Country Wines Gold: Sean Arnot; Indianapolis, IN; 2002 100% Red Raspberry Alan Eggleston; Youngstown, OH; 2001 100% Blueberry Jeffrey Gorze; Avalon, PA; 2002 90% Strawberry 5% Blueberry 5% Raspberry Dave Kahle; Grand Rapids, MI; 2001 100% Blueberry Raymond Meyer; Shepherdsville, KY; 2001 100% Blackberry Richard Strouse; Newark, DE; 2002 100% Cranberry Concentrate The Gang of Three; Burbank, CA; 2000 90% Cranberry 10% Raspberries & Blackberries Silver: Sean Arnot; Indianapolis, IN; 2002 100% Strawberry Rex Johnston & Barbara Bentley; Walnut Creek, CA; 2002 84% Red Raspberry 16% Black Raspberry Karl Glarner Jr.; Grand Ledge, MI; 2001 50% Elderberry 40% Mulberry 10% Wild Cherry, Blueberry & Raspberry Karl Glarner Jr.; Grand Ledge, MI; 2000 Blueberry & Pinot Noir Concentrate Rick Halajcsik; Oceanside, CA; 2001 100% Strawberry Tyrone Hollie; Coopersburg, PA; 2002 Brew King Island Mist Strawberry White Merlot James Landrum; Louisville, KY; 2001 100% Strawberry James Landrum; Louisville, KY; 2001 100% Elderberry David R. Miller; Louisville, KY; 2001 100% Blackberry Chris Overcash; Mooresville, NC; 2002 100% Wild Blackberry Larry Paterson; Peterborough, ON; 2000 90% Royalty Raspberry 10% Black Currant Ron F. Peperak; Virginia Beach, VA; 2001 100% Blackberry Zachary Shamp; Walkerton, IN; 100% Elderberry Kevin Stubenvoll; Gaylord, MI; 2002 70% Wild Blackberry 30% Plum Rick Walker; Forestville, NY; 2001 100% Strawberry Rich Wieske; Royal Oak, MI; 2001 100% Cranberry Bronze: Bonnie Bradfield; Glen Rock, PA; 2001 100% Elderberry Middle James Cellars; Hamburg, NY; 2001 100% Blueberry Bob Deml; Virginia Beach, VA; 2001 90% Elderberry 10% Concord Rick Halajcsik; Oceanside, CA; 2001 100% Blackberry Mitchell G. Jones; Ellijay, GA; 2002 95% Blackberry 5% Banana Rick La Spisa; Clarence Center, NY; 100% Blueberries James Landrum; Louisville, KY; 2001 100% Blueberry Raymond Meyer; Shepherdsville, KY; 2001 95% Black Raspberry 5% Red Raspberry Walter S. Vinoski; Ruffs Dale, PA; 2001 80% Blackberry 15% Black Raspberry 5% Red Raspberry Matthew Weber; Tucson, AZ; 2002 90% Cranberry 10% Red Grape Juice concentrate Other Fruits Sponsor: Strange Brew Beer & Winemaking Supply Gold: Reg Goodyear; Niagara on the Lake, ON; Vineco Niagara Mist Peach Chardonnay Valerie Peterson; Platte Center, NE; 2002 100% Kiwi Silver: James Landrum; Louisville, KY; 2000 100% Persimmon Bronze: Amy Albright-Germann; San Antonio, TX; 2001 100% Prickly Pear Caj Brejtfus; La Puente, CA; 2002 50% Oak Fermented Plum 50% Banana Caj Brejtfus; La Puente, CA; 2002 100% Whole Banana Traditional Mead Sponsor: National Honey Board Bronze: Steve Conner; Wingo, KY; 100% Honey Fruit Mead Sponsor: National Honey Board Gold: Tony Simmons; Pagosa Springs, CO; 2000 Apple Juice, Honey, Vanilla Silver: Silke Johnson; Santa Clarita, CA; 2001 60% Blackberry 30% Honey 10% Apricot Bronze: Harrison Bliss; Larkspur, CO; 2002 59% Clover Honey 41% Blackberry Steven Deutsch; Denver, CO; 2002 Orange Blossom Honey, Fresh Raspberries, 2000 Voignier Silke Johnson; Santa Clarita, CA; 2001 55% Apricot 35% Honey 10% Blackberry Juice Michael S. Pendergrass; Tulsa, OK; 2002 Blackberries & Honey Michael S. Pendergrass; Tulsa, OK; 2002 Honey & Orange Juice John Rathmell; Ypsilanti, MI; 2002 Clover Honey & Blueberry Gary Wilder; Tucson, AZ; Marionberry & Honey Herb & Spice Mead Sponsor: National Honey Board Gold: Janis C. Gross; Longmont, CO; 2002 Honey & Columbia Supremo Decaf Coffee Beans Ken D. Nyback; Camrose, AB; Alfalfa Honey & Celestial Seasonings Wild Berry Zinger Herbal Tea Flower or Vegetable Sponsor: Flyingbarrel.com Silver: James Landrum; Louisville, KY; 2001 70% Rhubarb 30% Strawberry Raymond Meyer; Shepherdsville, KY; 2001 80% Rhubarb 20% Strawberry Rick Walker; Forestville, NY; 2001 100% Rhubarb Bronze: Paddy Fleming; Lakeside, MT; 2001 100% Dandelion Steve Schmitt; Valley Park, MO; 2002 89% White Clover Flowers 4% Zante Currants (Dried) 4% Honey Port Style Sponsor: Wyeast Laboratories, Inc. Gold: Guy Gray; Uriah, CA; 2000 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Andy Turriziani; Wilkes-Barre, PA; 2001 80% Fredonia 20% Water Ted F. Young; Columbus, OH; 1999 75% Black Raspberry 25% Blackberry Brandy Silver: Gordon Gribble; Norwich, VT; 1995 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 50% Blackberry Port James Landrum; Louisville, KY; 2001 Fortified Elderberry Thomas J. Wermert; St. Charles, MO; 2000 100% Home Winery Supply Co. Port Style Concentrate Bronze: Roland Gove; Angels Camp, CA; 2001 76% Petit Syrah 24% Everclear Matthew Weber; Tucson, AZ; 2001 73% Apple Cider 27% Blackberries Sherry Style Gold: Julie M. Pettit; Cape Coral, FL; Brew King Selection Speciale Sherry Silver: Michael Hind; Fonthill, ON; Vineco Kendall Ridge Classic Sherry Other Fortified Gold: Bruce Durkee; Newport, OR; 2001 Fresh Raspberries Rick Walker; Forestville, NY; 2001 100% Blackberry Ted F. Young; Columbus, OH; 2002 75% Peach Wine 25% Peach Brandy Sparkling Grape, Dry/Semi-Dry Sponsor: Beernut.com Silver: Amy Albright-Germann; San Antonio, TX; 2002 Brew King Vintner¹s Reserve Pinot Gris Tim Vandergrift; Port Coquitlam, BC; 2002 Brew King Selection Speciale Millenium Sparkling Wine Sparkling Grape, Sweet Gold: Mark Daeschel; Philomath, OR; 2001 100% Muscat Bronze: Sherie Karow & Jon Orvold; Madison, WI; 2001 100% Concord Sparkling Non-Grape Silver: John Rathmell; Ypsilanti, MI; 2001 Apple Cider, Clover Honey, Maple Syrup, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Sticks Bronze: James E. Johnson; Nashville, TN; 2002 90% Peach 10% Chardonnay