Wine buffs sample tastings at the 2015 Governor’s Cup Wine Competition. (Photo courtesy of Courtney Lis)
Here’s something to raise a glass to: Winners have been announced for Colorado’s 2015 Governor’s Cup Wine Competition, with two Centennial State vinters sharing “Best of Show” honors. Winners were announced over the weekend at an event held at Acorn restaurant on Brighton Boulevard.
The two “Best of Show” winners were Canyon Wind Cellars/Anemoi out of Palisade (2013 Lips syrah) and Turquoise Mesa Winery of Broomfield for its 2013 syrah.
Other honorees included:
Bonacquisti Wine Company (Denver) – 2013 Malbec, American
Bookcliff Vineyards (Boulder) – 2014 Viognier, Grand Valley
Bookcliff Vineyards (Boulder) – 2012 Cabernet Franc Reserve, Grand Valley
Boulder Creek Winery (Boulder) – 2012 Syrah, Colorado
Canyon Wind Cellars (Palisade) – 2013 Petit Verdot, Grand Valley
Creekside Cellars (Evergreen) – 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Grand Valley
Creekside Cellars (Evergreen) – 2012 Petit Verdot, Grand Valley
Guy Drew Vineyards (Cortez) – 2012 Sweet Riesling, Montezuma County
Turquoise Mesa Winery (Broomfield) Р2013 Colorado Crimson (Rh̫ne-style blend), Colorado
Whitewater Hill Vineyards (Grand Junction) – 2014 Sweetheart Red, Grand Valley
Niche awards for top ciders, meads and fruit wines went to:
Colorado Cider Company (Denver) – “Grasshop-ah” hopped cider
Redstone Meadery (Boulder) – “Nectar of the Hops” hopped mead
Carlson Vineyards and Winery (Palisade) – Peach
Aspen Peak Cellars (Bailey) – “Mocha Zinsation”
Winners were selected from more than 240 submissions. The annual event is sponsored by the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board, which is part of the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
Judges included noted winemaker Warren Winiarski of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars in California.
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