Crescent Wines Wins Big

Retailer of the Year, 1st in Canada / 2nd Internationally

May 17, 2008

The 2008 WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition had over 4300 entries
making it not only the largest amateur competition in the world, but also now the largest wine competition - whether it be commercial or amateur - in North America.

Crescent Wines won 6 Gold, 12 Silver and 16 Bronze medals.

Gold Medal Winners

Cellar Craft Showcase Austrian Zweigelt (1st in category out of 203 entries!)
Cellar Craft Global Cuvee Amarone (2nd in category out of 530 entries!)
Cellar Craft Showcase Rosso Fortissimo (3rd in category out of 140 entries!)
Cellar Craft Showcase Chateau du Pays (4th in category out of 140 entries!)
Cellar Craft Global Cuvee Barbera
Cellar Craft Showcase Italian Barbera

Silver Medal Winners

Cellar Craft California Reserve White Shiraz Blush
Cellar Craft Classic Port
Cellar Craft Showcase Old Vine Zinfandel
Cellar Craft Limited Release South African Shiraz
Cellar Craft Showcase Walla Walla Cabernet Merlot
Cellar Craft Limited Release Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineco Founders French Grenache Syrah Mourvedre (GSM)
Vineco Kenridge Classic Riesling
Vineco Vinterra Sauvignon Blanc
Vineco Legacy Primo Rosso
Vineco Showcase Australian Cabernet Shiraz
Vineco Limited Release Australian Petit Verdot

Bronze Medal Winners

Cellar Craft California Reserve Pinot Noir
Cellar Craft Red Mountain Sunset Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
Cellar Craft Showcase Old Vine Zinfandel
Cellar Craft Limited Release Pinot Synergy
Cellar Craft Limited Release Two Latitudes Merlot
Cellar Craft Limited Release Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineco Legacy Piesporter
Vineco Legacy Riesling
Vineco Legacy Chianti
Vineco Limited Release Chilean Syrah Viognier
Vineco Limited Release Australian Petit Verdot
Vineco Kenridge Showcase Italian Pinot Grigio
Vineco Kenridge Showcase Australian Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineco Kenridge Showcase Australian Shiraz (2 medals)
Vineco Kenridge Showcase French Cabernet Sauvignon