Dos Cabezas WineWorks took two of the top four prizes, plus a bronze medal in the 2007 Governor's Choice Awards.
Dos Cabezas WineWorks won two of the top four Governor’s Choice Awards for Arizona wines for 2007.
In a recent competition sponsored by the Arizona Wine Grower’s Association and The American Wine Society Tucson Chapter, a panel of four judges chose winners in four categories, says AWGA President Rod Keeling.
The judges included Kathleen Carter, then of 58 Degrees & Holding Co., now sommelier for Bistro Philippe, and Doug Levy, chef-owner of Feast.
Several of the wineries will offer samples from the 22 winners at The Governor’s Choice 2007 Awards Presentation and Tasting March 22 (see box).
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MARCH 22
2007 GOVERNOR’S CHOICE AWARDS PRESENTATION AND TASTING: At The Savoy Opera House, the Arizona Wine Growers Association and the American Wine Society honor Governor’s Choice Award winners, who will offer samples of their wines. A silent auction and live music also are part of the festivities. When: 6-10 p.m. Where: 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road Price: $75 Info: 520-455-0145 or jbileti@earthlink.net
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2007 GOVERNOR’S CHOICE AWARDS
Best of Winners
Best red wine: 2006 Dos Cabezas El Norte (Dos Cabezas WineWorks, Sonoita)
Best white wine: 2006 Dos Cabezas Viognier
Best Blush wine: Village of Elgin Winery NV Dry Rose (Elgin)
Best Dessert wine: Colibri NV Late Harvest Roussane (Colibri Vineyard & Winery, Portal)
Silver medal winner
Four Monkey Wines (Elgin): Four Monkey Wines NV Cabernet Sauvignon
Bronze medal winners
Callaghan Vineyards (Elgin): Callaghan 2006 Lisa’s Selection; Callaghan 2005 Claire’s; Callaghan 2006 Port
Canelo Hills Vineyard and Winery (Elgin): Canelo Hills 2006 Syrah
Colibri Vineyard & Winery: Colibri NV Syrah
Dos Cabezas: Pillsbury NV Rose; Pillsbury 2006 Roan Red; Pillsbury 2006 Diva
Keeling-Schaeffer Vineyards (Pearce): Keeling-Schaeffer Vineyards 2005 Syrah
Kokopelli Winery (Chandler): Kokopelli NV Chardonnay; Kokopelli 2004 Merlot; Kokopelli NV Merlot; Kokopelli NV Rhinewine White; Kokopelli NV Sweet Lucy
Rancho Rossa Vineyards (Elgin): Rancho Rossa 2006 Rose; Rancho Rossa 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sarah’s Vineyard;
Sonoita Vineyards (Sonoita): Sonoita Vineyards 2006 Syrah
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ON THE WEB
ARIZONA WINE GROWERS ASSOCIATION: http://arizonawine.org
CALLAGHAN VINEYARDS: www.callaghanvineyards.com
CANELO HILLS VINEYARD & WINERY: www.canelohillswinery.com
DOS CABEZAS WINEWORKS: www.doscabezaswinery.com
KEELING-SCHAEFER VINEYARDS: www.keelingschaefervineyards.com
KOKOPELLI WINERY: www.kokopelliwinery.com
PAGE SPRINGS CELLARS: www.pagespringscellars.com
RANCHO ROSSA VINEYARDS: www.ranchorossa.com
VILLAGE OF ELGIN WINERY:www.elginwines.com