Chardonnay Grapes for Sale- Turkey Point Vineyard, Cecil County
by turkeypoint
Archives for September 2022
Local Wineries Shine At The 2022 Maryland Governor’s Cup Wine Competition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Local Wineries Shine At The 2022 Maryland Governor’s Cup Wine Competition
Big Cork Vineyards and Loew Vineyards claim top honors for entries
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Big Cork Vineyards earned the 2022 Maryland Governor’s Cup for its 2021 Siberian Ice dessert wine and Loew Vineyards claimed the Jack Aellen Cup for its non-vintage Klara mead. This year’s competition scored more than 150 locally produced wines.
The competition was judged by 16 judges and included a national collection of sommeliers, industry professionals and members of wine media. This annual competition focuses on Maryland-grown grapes and fruit. The Governor’s Cup is awarded annually to the top-scoring grape wine and the producer of the best fruit wine, mead or cider earns the Jack Aellen Cup. A collection of award-winning wines will be featured in the Maryland Wine Explorer Village at the 2022 Maryland Wine Festival in Westminster, Md., on Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18.
“It was an incredible showing,“ said Kevin Atticks, Executive Director of the Maryland Wineries Association, who was impressed by the breadth of submissions and caliber of judges.
Big Cork Vineyard’s Siberian Ice is a dessert wine produced with a grape blend that includes Muscat Canelli, Vidal Blanc and SK 7753, a hybrid grape originally from Russia. The winery’s head producer, winemaker Dave Collins, credits the SK variety for this wine’s dominant aroma and unique flavor characteristics. Since 2018, wines produced with the unique Russian grape have earned Big Cork Vineyards numerous “Best In Class” awards.
“The SK 7753 grape is versatile and is typically used to produce our Russian Kiss,” said Collins. “We are able to harvest this grape early in the season to produce sparkling wine like Sparkling Kiss, or we can wait until late in the season when the grapes have higher sugar levels. To produce an ice wine such as Siberian Ice in Maryland, the grapes are harvested fully ripe, pressed while frozen, then barrel-fermented and aged. We are very honored to have this wine selected to win the 2022 Maryland Governor’s Cup.”
Rachel Lipman, the fifth-generation winemaker at Loew Vineyards in Mt. Airy, was thrilled that Klara earned the competition’s top award for fruit wines and meads. Klara is a pyment-style dry mead produced with Muscat Canelli grapes and locally-sourced honey. The Tribute Series of wines recognizes generations of the Löw family and Klara is named for the mother of the winery’s late founder—and Lipman’s grandfather—William Loew.
“This recognition is an affirmation of the beauty of our family’s legacy,” Lipman said. “The Tribute Series is a unique way for us to honor our family members and their histories. As a generational winery, our future is shaped by our past; it means so much to my grandmother, Lois, and me that we can tell our family’s stories through the high-quality meads and wines we produce.”
Eight wines received recognition for earning “Best In Class” titles in their entry categories. Double Gold medals were unanimously awarded by judges to 11 wines and gold medals were awarded to 17 additional entries.
2022 Maryland Governor’s Cup Awards
Best In Class Award Winners
White Blend: Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards Vintage Blend 2021
White: Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Vidal Blanc 2021
Rosé: Cabin Vineyard Breeze 2021
Red Blend: Port of Leonardtown Winery Old Line Red 2019
Red: Links Bridge Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2020
Off-Dry: Links Bridge Vineyards Vichard 2021
Mead: Loew Vineyards Tribute Series: Klara
Dessert: Big Cork Vineyards Siberian Ice 2021
Double Gold Medal Winners
- Big Cork Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2020
- Big Cork Vineyards Siberian Ice 2021
- Big Cork Vineyards Vidal Ice 2020
- Cabin Vineyard Breeze 2020
- Cabin Vineyard Breeze 2021
- Crow Farm & Vineyard Vintners Select White 2021
- Links Bridge Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2020
- Port of Leonardtown Winery Cabernet Franc 2020
- Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards Vintage Blend 2021
- Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Penelope 2021
- Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Vidal Blanc 2021
Gold Medal Winners
- Big Cork Vineyards Merlot 2020
- Big Cork Vineyards Muscat Canelli 2021
- Big Cork Vineyards Russian Kiss 2021
- Cabin Vineyard Red 2019
- Catoctin Breeze Vineyard Estate Syrah 2020
- Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery Ridgeton Red 2021
- Links Bridge Vineyards Vichard 2021
- Loew Vineyards Tribute Series: Klara NV
- Loew Vineyards Tribute Series: Malka NV
- Port of Leonardtown Winery Captain’s Table 2021
- Port of Leonardtown Winery Old Line Red 2019
- Port of Leonardtown Winery Vidal Blanc 2021
- Port of Leonardtown Winery Vintner’s Select Red 2020
- Port of Leonardtown Winery Viognier 2021
- Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards MD-32 2019
- Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Circe 2021
- Windridge Vineyards Albariño 2021
All additional awards may be viewed on the Maryland Wineries Association Governor’s Cup website. To learn more about Maryland wine competitions, their results and the state’s wine industry please visit marylandwine.com. The Maryland Wineries Association invites the public to explore local wine at events like the 38th Maryland Wine Festival. Tickets to this upcoming event are now on sale and can be purchased at Eventbrite.
About the Competition. The Maryland Governor’s Cup Competition awards the best Maryland wines produced from grapes, fruit, and honey grown within the state. Red, white, rosé and sparkling wines compete for the Governor’s Cup. Fruit wines, meads, and ciders produced in Maryland are judged at this competition and vie for the Jack Aellen Cup.
About the Jack Aellen Cup. The Jack Aellen Cup specifically highlights the top-scoring fruit wine, cider or mead. The cup is named after Linganore Winecellars founder, Jack Aellen, who pioneered wines made from fruit and honey in Maryland. The “Jack Aellen Cup” is presented annually alongside the Governor’s Cup.
About the Maryland Wineries Association. The Maryland Wineries Association (MWA), formed in 1984, is the non-profit trade association that represents more than 85 member wineries in Maryland. MWA’s mission is to develop and expand Maryland’s grape and wine industry – through education and promotion.
#####
Maryland Governor’s Cup Competition 2022
Results from the 32nd Annual Maryland Governor’s Cup Competition, held September 11, 2022 in Baltimore.
Best in Show
Governor’s Cup: Big Cork Vineyards • Siberian Ice 2021
Jack Aellen Cup: Loew Vineyards • Tribute Series: Klara
Best In Class Award Winners
White: Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard • Vidal Blanc 2021
White Blend: Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards • Vintage Blend 2021
Rosé: Cabin Vineyard • Breeze 2021
Red: Links Bridge Vineyards • Cabernet Franc 2020
Red Blend: Port of Leonardtown Winery • Old Line Red 2019
Off-Dry: Links Bridge Vineyards • Vichard 2021
Mead: Loew Vineyards • Tribute Series: Klara
Dessert: Big Cork Vineyards • Siberian Ice 2021
Double Gold
Big Cork Vineyards • Vidal Ice 2020
Big Cork Vineyards • Cabernet Franc 2020
Big Cork Vineyards • Siberian Ice 2021
Cabin Vineyard • Breeze 2021
Cabin Vineyard • Breeze 2020
Crow Vineyard & Winery • Vintner’s Select White 2021
Links Bridge Vineyards • Cabernet Franc 2020
Port of Leonardtown Winery • Cabernet Franc 2020
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards • Vintage Blend 2021
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard • Vidal Blanc 2021
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard • Penelope 2021
Gold
Big Cork Vineyards • Muscat Canelli 2021
Big Cork Vineyards • Russian Kiss 2021
Big Cork Vineyards • Merlot 2020
Cabin Vineyard • Red 2019
Catoctin Breeze Vineyard • Estate Syrah 2020
Layton’s Chance Vineyard • Ridgeton Red 2021
Links Bridge Vineyards • Vichard 2021
Loew Vineyards • Tribute Series, Klara
Loew Vineyards • Tribute Series, Malka
Port of Leonardtown Winery • Old Line Red 2019
Port of Leonardtown Winery • Vintner’s Select Red 2020
Port of Leonardtown Winery • Captain’s Table 2021
Port of Leonardtown Winery • Viognier 2021
Port of Leonardtown Winery • Vidal Blanc 2021
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards • MD-32 2019
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard • Circe 2021
Windridge Vineyards • Albariño 2021
Silver
61 Vineyard • Albariño 2021
61 Vineyard • Pleasant Plains 2021
61 Vineyard • Merlot 2021
61 Vineyard • Route 80 Red 2021
Antietam Creek Vineyards • Antietam Reserve 2019
Big Cork Vineyards • Cabernet Franc 2019
Big Cork Vineyards • Blanc de Blanc 2021
Big Cork Vineyards • Russian Kiss Brut 2021
Big Cork Vineyards • Meritage 2020
Big Cork Vineyards • Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Big Cork Vineyards • Vidal Blanc 2020
Big Cork Vineyards • Syrah 2020
Big Cork Vineyards • Black Label Meritage 2019
Big Cork Vineyards • Nebbiolo 2020
Black Ankle Vineyards • Bedlam 2020
Black Ankle Vineyards • Chardonnay Reserve 2020
Black Ankle Vineyards • Leaf-Stone 2020
Black Ankle Vineyards • Crumbling Rock 2019
Black Ankle Vineyards • Rolling Hills 2020
Black Ankle Vineyards • Slate 7
Blue Mountain Wine Crafters Boutique Winery • Petit Verdot Reserve 2019
Blue Mountain Wine Crafters Boutique Winery • Blaufrankisch 2020
Boordy Vineyards • Landmark Dry Bench Reserve 2019
Boordy Vineyards • Stone Fence 2021
Boordy Vineyards • Cabernet Franc Reserve 2019
Bordeleau Winery • Cabernet Franc
Cabin Vineyard • Red 2020
Catoctin Breeze Vineyard • Reserve Chardonnay 2021
Catoctin Breeze Vineyard • Adagio 2020
Crow Vineyard & Winery • Malbec 2021
Crow Vineyard & Winery • Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Dove Valley Winery • Pumpkin Patch
Dove Valley Winery • Vignoles
Dove Valley Winery • Perky Peaches
Elk Run Vineyards • Cabernet Franc 2020
Elk Run Vineyards • Syrah 2020
Elk Run Vineyards • Gewürztraminer 2021
Layton’s Chance Vineyard • Freedom 2021
Layton’s Chance Vineyard • Norton Reserve 2015
Layton’s Chance Vineyard • BoBerry Strawberry Wine 2021
Linganore Winecellars • Luminé 2021
Linganore Winecellars • Exposure 2019
Links Bridge Vineyards • Vidal Blanc Reserve 2020
Links Bridge Vineyards • Pileated 2020
Loew Vineyards • Chardonnay 2021
Mazzaroth Vineyard • Vidal Blanc 2021
Port of Leonardtown Winery • Chambourcin Reserve 2020
Port of Leonardtown Winery • Blanco Loco 2021
Port of Leonardtown Winery • Chambourcin 2021
Port of Leonardtown Winery • Chaptico Rose 2021
Port of Leonardtown Winery • Port 2019
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards • Rooted 2020
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards • Bliss 2020
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards • Rooted 2021
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards • Red Barn 2020
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards • RHF Russell’s Reserve 2019
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards • Legacy 2019
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards • Vintage Blend 2020
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards • October Glory 2019
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard • Cabernet Franc Reserve 2019
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard • Cabernet Franc 2021
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard • Pinot Grigio 2021
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard • Chardonnay 2021
Windridge Vineyards • Rosé 2021
Windridge Vineyards • Seneca 2019
Windridge Vineyards • Blanc de Blanc 2018
Bronze
61 Vineyard • Rosé 2021
61 Vineyard • Cabernet Franc 2021
Antietam Creek Vineyards • Cabernet Franc 2020
Antietam Creek Vineyards • Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Antietam Creek Vineyards • Peach Wine
Antietam Creek Vineyards • Chardonnay 2021
Black Ankle Vineyards • Chardonnay 2021
Black Ankle Vineyards • Passeggiata 2021
Black Ankle Vineyards • Viento 2020
Blue Mountain Wine Crafters Boutique Winery • Whiskey Barrel Aged Petit Verdot 2020
Blue Mountain Wine Crafters Boutique Winery • Chardonnay 2021
Boordy Vineyards • Rosé 2021
Bordeleau Winery • Merlot
Celebration Cellars Winery • Traminette 2021
Dove Valley Winery • Forbidden Apple
Dove Valley Winery • Mr. Bentley’s Choice
Dove Valley Winery • Peach Cotton Candy
Layton’s Chance Vineyard • Nanticoke White 2021
Layton’s Chance Vineyard • Nanticoke Red 2021
Linganore Winecellars • Blanc de Blanc 2020
Links Bridge Vineyards • Merlot 2020
Loew Vineyards • Grüner Veltliner 2021
Mark Cascia Vineyards • Nebbiolo 2017
Mazzaroth Vineyard • Estate Tannat 2020
Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery • Zinfandel Reserve 2021
Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery • Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Philosophy Winery & Vineyard • Reign Rosé 2021
Philosophy Winery & Vineyard • Femme Noire
Port of Leonardtown Winery • McIntosh Run 2021
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards • Legacy 2021
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards • Pier Pleasures 2019
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards • Home Sweet Home
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards • MD-32 2021
The Urban Winery • Stella 2020
The Urban Winery • Merlot 2016
