Congratulations to all who entered this year’s Jubilee wine and label competitions!
Fifteen judges evaluated 133 wines last Saturday awarding 19 double-golds, 25 golds, 68 silvers, 17 bronzes, 2 honorable mentions, and 2 no awards. Twenty-two best of classes were recognized.
Five wines had the honor of earning Best of Division:
- Best of White – 2023 Albarino. Winemaker: Byron Froman
- Best of Red – 2019 Alicante Bouchet. Winemakers: Seth Brunner and Linda Clevenger
- Best of Rose – 2023 Sangiovese. Winemaker: Ron Boyle
- Best of Fruit and Vegetable – 2023 Mango Passion Fruit. Winemakers: Seth Joakimson and Bob Joakimson
- Best of Dessert – 2022 Merlot. Winemakers: Thad and Heather Rodgers
The Best of Show award was captured by Sean Joakimson and Bob Joakimson for their 2023 Mango Passion Fruit.
The complete wine competition results are at these links:
2024 Jubilee Competition Awards by Winemaker
2024 Jubilee Competition Awards by Award
On Sunday, picnickers voted on the wine bottle labels. Third place went to Terry and Regina Overstreet for their POCA label. Second place went to Amos and Wreatha Olson for their Lux Veri label. The label that received the most votes was Tony Devine’s Backyard Wines. Congratulations!
Many thanks to the almost 50 volunteers plus 5 panels of judges who made the Jubilee happen. Special thanks to Judy Pinegar and family who again generously offered their beautiful home winery for this big event; Chef Marty Wilde for the delicious smoky pork sliders; Heather Rodgers for coordinating the label competition AND the silent auction; and to Wine Competition Coordinator Mike Menard.
The bottle neck medals (awards) will be available at the July SHW meeting. If you didn’t get your judging sheets at the picnic, they’ll be at the June and July meetings.
