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Get your hands on the Best of Class wines from the 2010 SF Chronicle Wine Competition

The results of the 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition are in!

Almost 5,000 wines from over 1,500 wineries across the country were judged by 63 professional wine judges that reside in the U.S. Some good deals and impressive wine purchases could be made from this list.

Here are some of the Best of Class and Judges’ Choice winners in each category, with an affordable price tag, and food pairings just for you.

Sparkling

Sparkling/Dry (J Vineyards & Winery)
NV, J Brut Rose, Russian River Valley ($35.00) - Buy Now
Food Pairing: Thai Stir-Fried Noodles


Sparkling/Semi-Dry (Korbel Champagne Cellars) - Buy Now
NV, Brut Rose Champagne, California ($11.00)
Food Pairing: Tortilla Chips w/ Guacamole

White

Sauvignon Blanc or Fume (SeaGlass)
2008, Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Barbara Co. ($13.00)
Food Pairing: Snapper

Chardonnay (Wente Vineyards)
2008, Chardonnay, Livermore Valley, Morning Fog ($14.99)
Food Pairing: Chicken w/ Apple Salsa

Rosé

Dry Rose (Bray Vineyards)
2008, Barbera Rosato, Shenandoah Valley ($17.00)
Food Pairing: Crab

White Blush (Folie á Deux)
2008, Menage a Trois Rose, California ($12.00) - Buy Now
Food Pairing: Fresh Fruit & Cream

Red

Pinot Noir (Castle Rock Winery)
2008, Pinot Noir, Central Coast ($12.99) - Buy Now
Food Pairing: Gnocchi

Zinfandel (Pedroncelli Winery)
2007, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Mother Clone ($15.00)
Food Pairing: Chicken Fajitas

Dessert

Late Harvest White Dessert (Watermill Winery)
2008, Gewürztraminer, Walla Walla Valley, Late Harvest ($14.00)
Food Pairing: Peanut Brittle

Red Dessert (Bella Vineyards)
2008, Zinfandel, Sonoma County, Late Harvest ($25.00)
Food Pairing: Dark Chocolate


Let us know if you get your hands on any of these wine, and tell us what you think!


Cheers!

The Hello Vino Team