We congratulate the well-deserved winners. Taking nothing away from them, we have compiled a list of alternates that you may want to seek-out in addition to the winning submissions. Below is a list of the winners from the Spring competition with an Icon Wines' (IW) suggestion of a worthy alternate:
Red Meritage Blend
Winner: Nk’Mip Cellars 2007 Qwam Qwmt Meritage
IW Alternate: Fairview Cellars 2007 The Bear
Red Blend
Winner: Twisted Tree Vineyards and Winery 2007 Second Crossing
IW Alternate: Sandhill 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah
White Blend
Winner: Road 13 Vineyards 2009 Stemwinder
IW Alternate: Road 13 Vineyards 2008 Viognier Roussanne Marsanne
Syrah/Shiraz
Winner: Sandhill Wines 2008 Small Lots Syrah
IW Alternate: La Frenz Winery 2006 Shiraz
Cabernet Franc
Winner: Peller Estates Winery 2008 Family Series Cabernet Franc
IW Alternate: Poplar Grove 2006 Cabernet Franc
Pinot Noir
Winner: Road 13 Vineyards 2007 Jackpot Pinot Noir
IW Alternate: Tantalus Vineyards 2007 Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
Winner: Pentage Winery 2008 Pinot Gris
IW Alternate: Burrowing Owl 2008 Pinot Gris
Pinot Blanc
Winner: Wild Goose Vineyards 2009 Mystic River Pinot Blanc
IW Alternate: Lake Breeze 2009 Pinot Blanc
Chardonnay
Winner: Sandhill Wines 2008 Small Lots Single Block Chardonnay
IW Alternate: Blackwood Lane 2005 Chardonnay
Unoaked Chardonnay
Winner: Blasted Church Vineyards 2009 Chardonnay Musque
IW Alternate: JoieFarm 2009 Un-Oaked Chardonnay
Gewurztraminer
Winner: Hillside Estate Winery 2009 Gewurztraminer
IW Alternate: Lake Breeze 2009 Gewurztraminer
Riesling
Winner: Nk’Mip Cellars 2008 Riesling
IW Alternate: La Frenz 2009 Small Lots Riesling
Viognier
Winner: Sandhill Wines 2009 Small Lots Viognier
IW Alternate: Van Westen 2008 Viognier
Sauvignon Blanc
Winner: Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
IW Alternate: Fairview Cellars 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
Merlot
Winner: Painted Rock Estate Winery 2007 Merlot
IW Alternate: Blackwood Lane 2007 Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Winner: Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
IW Alternate: Rollingdale Winery 2007 "La Gauche" Cabernet Sauvignon
Rosé
Winner: Stag’s Hollow Winery & Vineyard 2009 Syrah Rose
IW Alternate: JoieFarm 2009 Rosé
Mixed Red Varietals
Winner: Hillside Estate Winery 2008 Pinotage
IW Alternate: Dessert Hills 2008 Gamay
Mixed White Varietals
Winner: CedarCreek Estate Winery 2009 Ehrenfelser
IW Alternate: None. Hard to beet the CC Ehrenfelser.
Other Icewine/Late Harvest
Winner: Inniskillin Okanagan Winery 2008 Tempranillo Icewine
IW Alternate: Rollingdale Winery 2007 Pinot Noir Icewine
Sparkling
Winners: Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2008 Sparkling Gewurztraminer
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2008 Sparkling Rosé
IW Alternate: Road 13 Vineyards' Sparkling Chenin Blanc
Fruit Wine
Winner: Forbidden Fruit Winery 2009 Plumiscious Plum Mistelle
IW Alternate: Elephant Island 2009 Cassis
By Liam Carrier
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