just the Winners - Ultimate Wine Challenge 2013

Last week, Ultimate Beverage Challenge announced the results of its annual Ultimate Wine Challenge in the US. A total of 39 wines received the highest score in their category and were awarded the Chairman's Trophy. Here's the list.

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Red wines

• Basel Cellars Pheasant Run Vineyard Syrah 2007 - Walla Walla, US
• Bodegas Regina Viarum Mencia 2011 Ribeira Sacra - Spain
• Brazin (B)Old Vine Zinfandel 2010 - Lodi, US
• Capafons-Osso Sirsell 2007 Priorat - (DOC) Spain
• Finca Las Moras Black Label Malbec 2011 - San Juan, Argentina
• Handley Cellars Pinot Noir 2009 - Anderson Valley, US
• J. LOHR Tower Road Petite Sirah 2011 - Paso Robles, US
• Malibu Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2010 - Western Malibu, US
• Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2007 - Rioja (DOC), Spain
• Nitty Gritty Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 - Napa Valley, US
• Noble Vines 181 Merlot 2011 - Lodi, US
• Poli Phonia Reserva Red Blend 2011 - Alentejo, Portugal
• Ross Wines Tier 1 2006 - Barossa Valley, Australia
• Ruffino 2011 Chianti Classico - (DOCG), Italy
• Sequoia Grove Cambium 2008 - Napa Valley, US

White wines

• Albanta Albarino Bodegas Altos de Torona Albarino 2011 - Rias Baixas, Spain
• Drassanes White 2012 - Valencia, Spain
• Dr. Konstantin Frank Pinot Gris 2011 - Finger Lakes, US
• Dr. Konstantin Frank Semi-Dry Riesling 2012 - Finger Lakes, US
• Harbor Town Sauvignon Blanc 2012 - Marlborough, New Zealand
• Handley Cellars Gerwurztraminer 2012 - Anderson Valley, US
• Lobo Wines Wulff Vineyard 100% Estate Chardonnay 2011 - Oak Knoll District, US
• Quails' Gate Estate Grown Chenin Blanc 2011 - Okanagan Valley, Canada
• Solista Verdelho 2012 - Alentejo, Portugal
• Two Oceans Moscato 2012 - Western Cape, South Africa

Rose wines

• Le Caprice de Clementine Les Valentines 2012 - Cotes-de-Provence, France

Champagne/Sparkling wines

• Domaine Carneros by Taittinger Cuvee de la Pompadour Rose NV - Napa Valley, US
• Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut NV - Epernay, France
• Rotari Talento Rose NV - Trento DOC, Italy

Dessert wines/Cider

• Feudo Arancio Hekate Passito 2009 - Sicily IGT, Italy
• Vermont Ice Cider Apple 2011 - Vermont, US
• Whistler Icewine Diamond Estates Vidal Blanc 2011 - Niagara Peninsula, Canada

Aperitifs

• BarSol Perfecto Amor 2010 - Ica, Peru

Fortified wines

• Barbadillo San Rafael Oloroso Dulce NV - Jerez-Xeres-Sherry, Spain
• Cockburn's 10 Year Old Tawny Port NV  - Douro, Portugal

Sake

• Hiro Sake Junmai Sake NV - Murakami, Niigata, Japan
• Hiro Sake Junmai Ginjo Sake NV - Murakami, Niigata, Japan
• Nichiei Junmai Dai-Ginjo Sake NV - Ishikawa, Japan
• Shirakawago Sasanigori Nigori Sake NV - Gifu, Japan

For the full results of this year's Ultimate Wine Challenge, click here.

The competition judges comprised Christy Canterbury, MW; James Conley; Mary Ewing-Mulligan, MW; Doug Frost, MS, MW; Debbie Gioquindo; Mary Gorman-MacAdams, MW; Ed McCarthy; John McClement; Jean K. Reilly, MW; Jack Robertiello; Patricia Savoie, Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, MW and Tara Q Thomas.

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