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
