POMONA, Calif. – Six British Columbia wines won best-in-class honors at one of the top California wine competitions.
This was the 74th annual Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition, held at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds in Pomona.
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery near Oliver, B.C., led the way with two best-of-class awards, while Fort Berens, Gehringer Brothers, JoieFarm and Poplar Grove also won top honors. Girly Girl Wines, a label for Silver Lake Winery in Woodinville, Wash., also won a best-in-class award.
Gehringer Brothers, across the Okanagan River from Burrowing Owl near British Columbia’s border with Washington state, also won four gold medals.
More than 3,000 wines from around the globe were entered in the judging, which took place about two weeks ago.
Here are the results of Northwest wineries’ medals:
Gold/Best in class
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2009 Merlot, Okanagan Valley
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley
Fort Berens Estate Winery 2012 Riesling, British Columbia
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2012 Classic Auxerrois, Okanagan Valley
Girly Girl Wines 2011 Riesling, Columbia Valley
JoieFarm 2011 En Famille Reserve Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley
Poplar Grove 2010 Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley
Gold
A to Z Wineworks 2012 Pinot Gris, Oregon
Argyle Winery 2009 Brut, Willamette Valley
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2011 Eroica Riesling, Columbia Valley
Church & State Wines 2011 Coyote Bowl Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley
Cougar Crest Estate Winery 2009 Merlot, Walla Walla Valley
Desert Hills Estate Winery 2008 Mirage, Okanagan Valley
Dobbes Family Estate 2011 Grand Assemblage Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
Domaine Ste. Michelle NV Extra Dry, Columbia Valley
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2012 Dry Riesling, Okanagan Valley
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2012 Classic Ehrenfelser, Okanagan Valley
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2012 Private Reserve Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2012 Private Reserve Riesling, Okanagan Valley
Hyatt Vineyards 2010 Zillah Gorilla Zinfandel, Rattlesnake Hills
Lake Chelan Winery 2009 Rivers Bend Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Nk’Mip Cellars 2009 Qwam Qwmt Meritage, Okanagan Valley
Noble Ridge 2009 Reserve Meritage, Okanagan Valley
Poplar Grove 2011 Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley
Red Rooster Winery 2012 Riesling, Okanagan Valley
Red Rooster Winery 2012 Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley
Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards 2011 Grenache, Umpqua Valley
Sandhill Wines 2011 Small Lots Block B11 Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley
Silver Lake Winery 2011 Riesling, Rattlesnake Hills
Trio Vintners 2010 Far Away Vineyard Grenache, Yakima Valley
Westport Winery NV Dawn Patrol, Washington
Silver
Abacela 2012 Grenache Rosé, Umpqua Valley
Abacela 2009 Reserve Syrah, Umpqua Valley
Apex Cellars 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Argyle Winery 2011 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
Arrowleaf Cellars 2012 Bacchus, Okanagan Valley
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2010 Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2010 Merlot, Okanagan Valley
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2009 Meritage, Okanagan Valley
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley
Calona Vineyards 2012 Artist Series Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley
Calona Vineyards 2012 Artist Series Sovereign Opal, Okanagan Valley
Canoe Ridge Vineyard 2011 Reserve Chardonnay, Horse Heaven Hills
Cassini Cellars 2009 Collector Series Syrah, Okanagan Valley
Cassini Cellars 2009 Maximus, Okanagan Valley
Cassini Cellars 2010 Maximus, Okanagan Valley
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2012 Cold Creek Vineyard Riesling, Columbia Valley
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2010 Canoe Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Ethos Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Church & State Wines 2009 Meritage, Okanagan Valley
Church & State Wines 2012 Cuvee Blanc, Okanagan Valley
Church & State Wines 2010 Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley
Church & State Wines 2010 Quintessential, Okanagan Valley
Cliff Creek Cellars 2007 Claret, Southern Oregon
Cougar Crest Estate Winery 2009 Anniversary Cuvee, Walla Walla Valley
Cougar Crest Estate Winery 2011 Viognier, Walla Walla Valley
Cougar Crest Estate Winery 2009 Cabernet Franc, Walla Walla Valley
Desert Hills Estate Winery 2012 Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley
Desert Hills Estate Winery 2011 Gamay, Okanagan Valley
Domaine Ste. Michelle NV Brut, Columbia Valley
Fletcher Bay Winery 2011 Late Harvest Pinot Grigio, Yakima Valley
Fort Berens Estate Winery 2012 Pinot Gris, British Columbia
Gamache Vintners 2012 Riesling, Columbia Valley
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2012 Classic Riesling, Okanagan Valley
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2012 Dry Rock Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2012 Private Reserve Pinot Blanc, Okanagan Valley
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2012 Desert Sun, Okanagan Valley
Girly Girl Wines 2010 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley
Glen Fiona Winery 2011 Puncheon Select Syrah, Walla Walla Valley
Hedgeline 2011 Chardonnay, Washington
JoieFarm 2012 Pinot Blanc, Okanagan Valley
JoieFarm 2011 En Famille Reserve Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley
JoieFarm 2012 A Noble Blend, Okanagan Valley
JoieFarm 2011 Gamay, Okanagan Valley
JoieFarm 2012 Rosé, Okanagan Valley
Kiona Vineyards Winery 2010 Lemberger, Red Mountain
Kiona Vineyards Winery 2012 Late Harvest Riesling, Columbia Valley
Kiona Vineyards Winery 2012 Riesling, Washington
Lopez Island Vineyards & Winery 2012 Siegerrebe, Puget Sound
Marchesi Vineyards 2011 Achille Barbera, Columbia Valley
McWatters Collection 2009 HMC Meritage, Okanagan Valley
Mount Baker Vineyards 2011 Madeleinie Angevine, Puget Sound
Nk’Mip Cellars 2011 Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley
Nk’Mip Cellars 2011 Qwam Qwmt Icewine, Okanagan Valley
Nk’Mip Cellars 2011 Riesling, Okanagan Valley
Nk’Mip Cellars 2011 Qwam Qwmt Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley
Nk’Mip Cellars 2009 Qwam Qwmt Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley
Nk’Mip Cellars 2011 Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley
Pacific Rim Winemakers 2011 Riesling, Columbia Valley
Poplar Grove 2010 Merlot, Okanagan Valley
Rainstorm 2010 Pinot Noir, Oregon
Red Rooster Winery 2012 Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley
Red Rooster Winery 2012 Reserve Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley
Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards 2011 Malbec, Umpqua Valley
Roza Ridge 2010 Petit Verdot, Rattlesnake Hills
Roza Ridge 2010 Malbec, Rattlesnake Hills
Roza Ridge 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rattlesnake Hills
Sandhill Wines 2010 Small Lots Estate Vineyard Sangiovese, Okanagan Valley
Sandhill Wines 2012 Estate Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley
Sandhill Wines 2011 Small Lots Osprey Ridge Vineyard Viognier, Okanagan Valley
Silver Lake Winery 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Rattlesnake Hills
Silver Lake Winery 2008 Roza Red, Rattlesnake Hills
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2012 Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2010 Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley
Tsillan Cellars 2010 Estate Sangiovese, Lake Chelan
Tsillan Cellars 2011 Estate Chardonnay, Lake Chelan
Tsillan Cellars 2011 Sempre Amore, Lake Chelan
Tsillan Cellars 2010 Estate Reserve Syrah, Lake Chelan
Tsillan Cellars 2010 Estate Malbec, Lake Chelan
Tsillan Cellars 2011 Nudo Chardonnay, Lake Chelan
Bronze
A to Z Wineworks 2011 Pinot Noir, Oregon
A to Z Wineworks 2012 Chardonnay, Oregon
Abacela 2009 Port, Umpqua Valley
Abacela 2012 Albariño, Umpqua Valley
Argyle Winery 2011 Nuthouse Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills
Arrowleaf Cellars 2011 Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley
Arrowleaf Cellars 2012 Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley
Bridge Press Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2011 Athene, Okanagan Valley
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2010 Syrah, Okanagan Valley
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2011 Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2010 Meritage, Okanagan Valley
Canoe Ridge Vineyard 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills
Cassini Cellars 2010 Quatro, Okanagan Valley
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Artist Series Meritage, Columbia Valley
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2011 Cold Creek Vineyard Chardonnay, Columbia Valley
Church & State Wines 2010 Coyote Bowl Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley
Church & State Wines 2011 Gravelbourg Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley
Church & State Wines 2010 Coyote Bowl Cabernet Sauvignon, Similkameen Valley
Cliff Creek Cellars 2011 Red Red Wine, Southern Oregon
Cliff Creek Cellars 2007 Syrah, Southern Oregon
Cougar Crest Estate Winery 2010 Dedication Seven, Columbia Valley
Cougar Crest Estate Winery 2009 Syrah, Walla Walla Valley
Cougar Crest Estate Winery 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley
Desert Hills Estate Winery 2012 Viognier, Okanagan Valley
Domaine Ste. Michelle NV Brut Rosé, Columbia Valley
Fletcher Bay Winery 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley
Fort Berens Estate Winery 2011 Meritage, British Columbia
Gamache Vintners 2010 Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley
Gamache Vintners 2009 Malbec, Columbia Valley
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2012 Optimum Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2012 Dry Rock Vineyard Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley
Girly Girl Wines 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Girly Girl Wines 2010 Merlot, Columbia Valley
Glen Fiona Winery 2009 Basket Press Reserve Syrah, Walla Walla Valley
Hyatt Vineyards 2010 Merlot, Rattlesnake Hills
Hyatt Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rattlesnake Hills
Hyatt Vineyards 2011 Riesling, Rattlesnake Hills
JoieFarm 2012 Un-Oaked Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley
JoieFarm 2012 Riesling, Okanagan Valley
JoieFarm 2012 Muscat, Okanagan Valley
JoieFarm 2011 En Famille Reserve Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley
Kiona Vineyards Winery 2011 Reserve Riesling, Red Mountain
Kiona Vineyards Winery 2011 Chenin Blanc Ice Wine, Red Mountain
Lake Chelan Winery 2010 Pinot Noir, Lake Chelan
Lake Chelan Winery 2010 Malbec, Columbia Valley
Leone Italian Cellars 2009 Dolcetto, Columbia Valley
Marchesi Vineyards 2012 Valentino Primitivo, Columbia Valley
Maritime Wines 2011 Willapa White, Washington
Mount Baker Vineyards 2008 Reserve Syrah, Yakima Valley
Mount Baker Vineyards 2011 Proprietor’s Limited Reserve Viognier, Yakima Valley
Nk’Mip Cellars 2009 Qwam Qwmt Syrah, Okanagan Valley
Nk’Mip Cellars 2010 Qwam Qwmt Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley
Nk’Mip Cellars 2011 Talon, Okanagan Valley
Noble Ridge 2011 Mingle, Okanagan Valley
Noble Ridge 2009 Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley
Noble Ridge 2011 Pinot Grigio, Okanagan Valley
Pacific Rim Winemakers 2011 Sweet Riesling, Columbia Valley
Peller Estates Winery 2011 Family Select Merlot, British Columbia
Poplar Grove 2008 The Legacy, Okanagan Valley
Red Rooster Winery 2012 Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley
Red Rooster Winery 2012 Reserve Rosé, Okanagan Valley
Red Rooster Winery 2011 Pinot Noir, Similkameen Valley
Red Rooster Winery 2010 Reserve Meritage, Okanagan Valley
Red Rooster Winery 2012 Reserve Viognier, British Columbia
Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards 2011 Syrah, Umpqua Valley
Rocky Creek Winery 2012 Pinot Gris, Vancouver Island
Rocky Creek Winery NV Katherine’s Sparkle, Vancouver Island
Roza Ridge 2009 Roadside Market Red, Rattlesnake Hills
Sandhill Wines 2011 Estate Vineyard Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley
Sawtooth Winery 2010 Chardonnay, Snake River Valley
Silver Lake Winery 2010 Roza Rosé, Rattlesnake Hills
Silver Lake Winery 2010 Chardonnay, Rattlesnake Hills
Silver Lake Winery 2010 Reserve Series Cabernet Sauvignon, Rattlesnake Hills
Sozo Friends 2009 Balance, Columbia Valley
Sozo Friends 2011 Compassion Chardonnay, Columbia Valley
Summerhill Pyramid Winery NV Cipes Brut, Okanagan Valley
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2010 Baco Noir, Okanagan Valley
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2010 Alive, Okanagan Valley
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2009 Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2011 Oldfield Series 2Bench White, Okanagan Valley
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2009 Oldfield Series Merlot, Okanagan Valley
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2010 Merlot, Okanagan Valley
Waterbrook Winery 2011 Reserve Chardonnay, Columbia Valley
Waterbrook Winery 2010 Reserve Merlot, Columbia Valley
Westport Winery 2010 Bella, Washington
Whitestone Winery 2009 Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley
Wine by Joe 2011 Chardonnay, Willamette Valley
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