FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: John Delmare
PHONE: 540.635.9398
EMAIL: jdelmare@rappahannockcellars.com
URL: RappahannockCellars.com
Rappahannock Cellars Wins Gold and Silver medals at the AWC Vienna International Wine Competition
HUNTLY, VA, February 18, 2010 – Rappahannock Cellars 2006 “R” Red Wine was awarded a Gold Medal at one of the largest and most prestigious wine competitions in the world, the AWC Vienna (Austria) International Wine Competition. In addition silver medals were awarded for their 2006 Meritage, 2007 Cabernet Franc, and 2008 Viognier.
Rappahannock Cellars excelled in this competition proving its ability to produce wines capable of standing up against wines from around the world, and garnered the highest awards awarded to any east coast wineries.
“It is always a great honor for our wines to be recognized in such a significant way, especially to earn such respected awards at this incredible competition; the most respected in the world.” remarked Rappahannock’s proprietor John Delmare. “It is “very” significant for us to have our wines highlighted on the European and International stage; and to shine as the top participant from the Eastern United States. All these awards continue to be a great compliment to our winemaking team, consisting of winemaker Jason Burrus and vineyard manager Tom Kelly”
The 2009 AWC Vienna attracted more than 10,000 wine entries from around the globe. The AWC Vienna is the largest and one of the most influential wine competitions in the world. The competition is among the most rigorous in the world.
Rappahannock Cellars has been producing award winning wines for 10 years in Virginia; after John Delmare relocated his family’s winery from the Santa Cruz Mountains of California to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
###
Rappahannock Cellars
“Revolutionizing Virginia Wine”
