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2016 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition – Texas Results

November 23, 2015 by Jeff Cope Leave a Comment

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

The 2016 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition, held Nov. 14 – 15, 2015, at NRG Center, awarded thousands of champion wines. The 2016 International Wine Competition judging boasted nearly 2,500 entries from approximately 20 different countries, including Chile, Croatia, France, New Zealand, and Portugal. The competition also received 181 entries from the 2016 featured region, The Pacific Northwest, which includes wine-making regions of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia.  Texas wineries alone represented 267 entries.

The Top Texas Wine was awarded to Pedernales Cellars for their Texas Viognier 2014.

Pedernales Viognier 2014

All champion wines will be auctioned at the Rodeo Uncorked! Champion Wine Auction and Dinner Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, and paired with competing dishes from top chefs at the Roundup and Best Bites Competition, Sunday, Feb. 21.

Visitors to the 2016 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo can enjoy a selection of award-winning wines by the glass or bottle at the Rodeo Uncorked! Champion Wine Garden, located in Carruth Plaza at NRG Park. For more information on tickets and events in the Champion Wine Garden, visit rodeohouston.com. All wine results can be seen at the HLSR website.

These are the results for the Texas wineries who were awarded medals:

Award(s)Wine NameClassMedalRegion
Texas Reserve Class ChampionBarton Springs Winery Chardonnay, Texas, 2014Chardonnay unwooded ($16-$38)STexas
Texas Class ChampionBecker Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Canada, Texas High Plains, 2012Cabernet Sauvignon ($30-$40)STexas
Becker Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Wilmeth, Texas High Plains, 2012Cabernet Sauvignon ($30-$40)BTexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionBecker Vineyards Fleur Sauvage, Texas High Plains, 2012Chenin Blanc Dry, Demi Sec and Moelleux ($6-$20)STexas
Reserve Class Champion, Texas Reserve Class ChampionBecker Vineyards Jolie Rose, Texas, 2014Dry Rose and White Zin ($16-$30)STexas
Becker Vineyards Malbec Reserve, Texas, 2012New or Old World Malbec ($24 - $70)BTexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionBecker Vineyards Provencal Rose, Texas Hill Country, 2014Dry Rose and White Zin ($10-$15)STexas
Becker Vineyards Raven Malbec, Texas Hill Country, 2013New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($35-$125)BTexas
Texas Class ChampionBecker Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, White Wing, Texas Hill Country, 2014Sauvignon Blanc and SB-Dom all ($20-$45)STexas
Becker Vineyards Tempranillo Reserve, Texas, 2013New World Tempranillo and Blends ($15-$26)GTexas
Texas Class ChampionBecker Vineyards Vintage Port, Texas, 2012Red Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40)STexas
Becker Vineyards Viognier Reserve, Texas High Plains, 2014Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) ($18-$34)STexas
Bending Branch Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains, 2012Cabernet Sauvignon ($30-$40)BTexas
Bending Branch Winery Charbono, Zentner Vineyard, Sierra Foothills, 2012Other Italian Red Varietals and Blends ($11-$60)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Texas Class ChampionBending Branch Winery Comfortage Hoover Valley, Texas Hill Country, 2014Old or New World Rhone-style Whites or blends ($15-$32)GTexas
Texas Class ChampionBending Branch Winery Estate Cuvee, Texas Hill Country, 2012Other Red Wines ($16-$50)STexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionBending Branch Winery Malbec, Newsom, Texas High Plains, 2012New or Old World Malbec ($24 - $70)STexas
Bending Branch Winery Old Vine Petite Sirah Shell Creek, Paso Robles, 2012Petite Sirah ($16 - $45)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Bending Branch Winery Picpoul Blanc Hall Ranch, Carneros, 2014Other Dry White ($16-48)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Bending Branch Winery Souzao Silvaspoons, Alta Mesa, NVOther Red Wines ($16-$50)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Bending Branch Winery Souzao Zentner Vineyards, Sierra Foothills, NVOther Red Wines ($16-$50)BU.S. (not including Texas)
Bending Branch Winery Tannat EM, Bella Collina, Paso Robles, 2012Tannat ($20-$45)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Bending Branch Winery Tannat RF, Bella Collina , Paso Robles, 2012Tannat ($20-$45)BU.S. (not including Texas)
Reserve Class ChampionBending Branch Winery Tannat RF, Silvaspoons, Alta Mesa, 2011Tannat ($20-$45)GU.S. (not including Texas)
Texas Class ChampionBending Branch Winery Tannat, Texas High Plains, 2012Tannat ($20-$45)STexas
Bending Branch Winery Tempranillo, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains, 2012New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50)GTexas
Bending Branch Winery Viognier, Riven Rock, Texas Hill Country, 2014Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) ($18-$34)STexas
Bernhardt Winery Aggie Blush, U.S., NVSweet Rose and White Zin (> 1% RS) ($5-$20)BU.S. (not including Texas)
Bernhardt Winery Pinot Grigio, U.S., 2014Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio ($16-$25)BU.S. (not including Texas)
Bernhardt Winery Red Blend, Sarah, U.S., NVNew World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Bernhardt Winery Vin du Soliel, U.S., NVOther Sweet White (not fortified > 4.1% RS) ($10-$35)BU.S. (not including Texas)
Bingham Family Vineyards Chardonnay, Texas High Plains, 2014Chardonnay unwooded ($16-$38)STexas
Bingham Family Vineyards Cloudburst White, Texas High Plains, 2014Italian White Varieties/Blends ($13 - $24)STexas
Bingham Family Vineyards Dugout Cabernet-Merlot Blend, Texas High Plains, NVNew World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34)GTexas
Bingham Family Vineyards Mourvedre, Turnrow, Texas High Plains, 2014Mourvedre and Mourvedre-based Blends ($15-$30)BTexas
Bingham Family Vineyards Roussanne, Texas High Plains, 2014Old or New World Rhone-style Whites or blends ($15-$32)BTexas
Bingham Family Vineyards Trebbiano White, Texas High Plains, 2014Italian White Varieties/Blends ($13 - $24)STexas
Reserve Class Champion, Texas Reserve Class ChampionBingham Family Vineyards Vermentino White, Texas High Plains, 2014Italian White Varieties/Blends ($13 - $24)GTexas
Bingham Family Vineyards Viognier, Texas High Plains, 2014Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) ($18-$34)BTexas
Braman Winery Meritage, Eaglefire Reserve, Texas High Plains, 2010New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($8-$15)BTexas
Braman Winery Sparkles Mimosa Fruit, California, NVFlavored Vinifera Based WinesBU.S. (not including Texas)
Class ChampionBraman Winery Sparkles Pecan Moscato d'Asti, California Central Coast, NVSparkling-flavored ($10-$15)GU.S. (not including Texas)
Braman Winery Sparkles Pink Flamingo Fruit, California Central Coast, NVFlavored Vinifera Based WinesBU.S. (not including Texas)
Brennan Vineyards Buffalo Roam, Texas, 2012Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends ($9-$70)STexas
Texas Class ChampionBrennan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Texas, 2013Cabernet Sauvignon ($25-$29)STexas
Brennan Vineyards Lily, Reserve, Texas, 2014Other Dry White ($16-48)BTexas
Brennan Vineyards Mourvdre Dry RosŽ, Comanche County, 2014Dry Rose and White Zin ($16-$30)STexas
Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class ChampionBrennan Vineyards Super Nero, Comanche County, 2012Other Italian Red Varietals and Blends ($11-$60)DGTexas
Reserve Class Champion, Texas Reserve Class ChampionBrennan Vineyards Tempranillo, Reserve, Texas, 2013New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50)DGTexas
Class Champion, Texas Class ChampionBrennan Vineyards Tempranillo, Texas, 2013New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50)DGTexas
Brennan Vineyards Viognier, Reserve, Texas, 2014Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) ($18-$34)BTexas
Brennan Vineyards Winemakers Choice, Texas, NVOther Red Wines ($16-$50)BTexas
Brushy Creek Vineyards Merlot, Texas, NVMerlot and Merlot based blends ($21-$30)BTexas
Brushy Creek Vineyards Orange Moscato, Klassen Vineyards, Texas, 2012Other Sweet White (not fortified > 4.1% RS) ($10-$35)BTexas
Brushy Creek Vineyards Trebbiano Dry, Bingham Family Vineyards, Texas 2014Italian White Varieties/Blends ($13 - $24)STexas
Cork This! Winery Alcoholiday Fruit, U.S., NVFlavored Vinifera Based WinesSU.S. (not including Texas)
Cork This! Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Winery One Night Stand, U.S., NVCabernet Sauvignon ($20-$24)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Cork This! Winery Chardonnay, Staycation, U.S., NVChardonnay all/part in barrels ($14-$15)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Cork This! Winery Irreconcilable Differences Syrah, U.S., NVSyrah or Shiraz ($7-$15)GU.S. (not including Texas)
Cork This! Winery Riesling, Red Neck Retreat, American, NVRiesling-Sweet (> 4% RS; Spat/Aus ) ($7-$28)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Cork This! Winery Sauvignon Blanc Winery Blonde, U.S., NVSauvignon Blanc and SB-Dom all ($16-$19)BU.S. (not including Texas)
Cork This! Winery Senoritas Loco Fruit, U.S. NVFlavored Vinifera Based WinesBU.S. (not including Texas)
Cork This! Winery Zinfandel, Party On Your Palate, American, NVZinfandel/Primativo ($16-$24)BU.S. (not including Texas)
Driftwood Estate Winery Alamo Red, American, 2013New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34)GU.S. (not including Texas)
Driftwood Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, U.S., 2013Cabernet Sauvignon ($30-$40)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Driftwood Estate Winery Chardonnay, Texas Hill Country, 2015Chardonnay unwooded ($16-$38)BU.S. (not including Texas)
Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class ChampionDriftwood Estate Winery Cuvee' Blanc, Texas Hill Country, 2015Chenin Blanc Dry, Demi Sec and Moelleux ($6-$20)GTexas
Driftwood Estate Winery Dry Rose, Texas Hill Country, 2015Dry Rose and White Zin ($16-$30)STexas
Texas Class ChampionDriftwood Estate Winery Longhorn Red, Texas, 2013Cab-Syrah or Syrah-Cab Blends ($19-69)STexas
Driftwood Estate Winery Merlot, U.S., 2013Merlot and Merlot based blends ($21-$30)BU.S. (not including Texas)
Class Champion, Texas Class ChampionDriftwood Estate Winery Orange Muscat, Texas High Plains, 2015Other Sweet White (not fortified > 4.1% RS) ($10-$35)STexas
Driftwood Estate Winery Sangiovese, Texas, 2013New World Sangiovese and Blends ($15-$35)STexas
Texas Class ChampionDriftwood Estate Winery Syrah, Texas Hill Country, 2013Syrah or Shiraz ($25-$100)STexas
Driftwood Estate Winery Viognier, Texas Hill Country, 2015Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) ($18-$34)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Duchman Family Winery Canto Felice White, Hill Country/ High Plains, NVOther Sweet White (not fortified > 4.1% RS) ($10-$35)BTexas
Duchman Family Winery Salt Lick Cellars BBQ Red, High Plains/Hill Country, NVNew World Sangiovese and Blends ($15-$35)BTexas
Duchman Family Winery Salt Lick Cellars BBQWhite, High Plains/Hill Country, NVItalian White Varieties/Blends ($13 - $24)STexas
Duchman Family Winery Trebbiano White, High Plains, 2012Italian White Varieties/Blends ($13 - $24)STexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionEden Hill Winery Aglianico Red, Texas High Plains, 2014Other Italian Red Varietals and Blends ($11-$60)STexas
Eden Hill Winery Charmant Rose, Texas, 2014Dry Rose and White Zin ($16-$30)BTexas
Texas Class ChampionEden Hill Winery Divine Red Tempranillo Blend, Texas, 2014New World Tempranillo and Blends ($15-$26)DGTexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionEden Hill Winery Garden Red, Texas, NVSweet Red (< 14% alcohol)STexas
Eden Hill Winery Roussanne, Winemaker's Reserve, Texas High Plains, 2014Old or New World Rhone-style Whites or blends ($15-$32)STexas
Eden Hill Winery Temptation Sparkling Wine, Texas, 2014Sparkling Extra Dry, Sec, Demi Sec and Doux($10-$15)BTexas
Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class ChampionFall Creek Vineyards Chardonnay, Texas Hill Country, 2014Chardonnay unwooded ($16-$38)GTexas
Class Champion; Texas Class ChampionFall Creek Vineyards Grenache Rose, Texas Hill Country, 2015Dry Rose and White Zin ($16-$30)GTexas
Fall Creek Vineyards Red Blend, Texas Hill Country, 2012New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34)STexas
Fall Creek Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Texas, 2015Sauvignon Blanc and SB-Dom all ($20-$45)BTexas
Class Champion; Texas Class ChampionFall Creek Vineyards Terroir Reflection Series GSM, Texas Hill Country, 2013Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends ($9-$70)DGTexas
Fall Creek Vineyards Terroir Reflection Series Tempranillo, Salt Lick Vineyards, Texas Hill Country, 2012New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50)STexas
Fat Ass Ranch And Winery Country Peach, U.S., NVFlavored Vinifera Based WinesBU.S. (not including Texas)
Fiesta Winery Country Road Red Wine, U.S., NVNew World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50)STexas
Fiesta Winery Side Saddle White Blend, U.S., 2014Other Dry White ($16-48)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Class Champion; Texas Class ChampionFlat Creek Estate Blanc du Bois, Texas, 2014Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses ($14-$30)STexas
Class Champion; Texas Class ChampionFlat Creek Estate Montepulciano, Texas Hill Country, 2012New World Sangiovese and Blends ($15-$35)DGTexas
Flat Creek Estate Rose, Texas, 2014Dry Rose and White Zin ($16-$30)STexas
Flat Creek Estate Super Texan, Reserve, Texas High Plains, 2012New World Sangiovese and Blends ($15-$35)STexas
Georgetown Winery Blueberry, Texas, NVFruit WinesBTexas
Texas Class ChampionGeorgetown Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Milam County, NVCabernet Sauvignon ($16-$19)STexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionGeorgetown Winery Cranberry, Milam County, NVFlavored Vinifera Based WinesSTexas
Georgetown Winery Funky Monkey, Milam County, NVFlavored Vinifera Based WinesSTexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionGeorgetown Winery Jubilee Reserve, Milam County, NVRed Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40)STexas
Georgetown Winery Lone Star Gold - Peach, Central Texas, NVFruit WinesBTexas
Georgetown Winery Merlot, Milam County, NVMerlot and Merlot based blends ($16-$20)BTexas
Georgetown Winery Ruby Red Reserve, Milam County, NVRed Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40)BTexas
Class Champion; Texas Class ChampionGeorgetown Winery Sangria,Texas, NVSangriaSTexas
Georgetown Winery Tempranillo, Milam County, NVNew World Tempranillo and Blends ($15-$26)STexas
Georgetown Winery Texas Gold Rush - Blackberry, Central Texas, NVFlavored Vinifera Based WinesBTexas
Class Champion, Texas Class ChampionGriffin Meadery Ambrosia, Texas, NVMead and Mead-Flavored (including Chocolate)GTexas
Haak Vineyards Amorcito Sweet Blush, Texas, NVSweet Rose and White Zin (> 1% RS) ($5-$20)STexas
Class Champion, Texas Class ChampionHaak Vineyards Blanc Du Bois Madeira, Texas, 2013Non Vitis Vinifera Fortified ($18-$44)GTexas
Haak Vineyards Blanc Du Bois Port, Texas, 2012Liqueur/Sherry/Madiera/oxidized fortified white ($19-$40)BTexas
Reserve Class Champion, Texas Reserve Class ChampionHaak Vineyards Blanc Du Bois, Estate, Texas, 2015Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses ($14-$30)STexas
Haak Vineyards Blanc Du Bois, Semisweet, Texas, 2014Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses ($14-$30)BTexas
Haak Vineyards Blanc Du Bois, Sweet, Texas, 2014Other Sweet White (not fortified > 4.1% RS) ($10-$35)BTexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionHaak Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Texas, 2014Cabernet Sauvignon ($20-$24)STexas
Haak Vineyards Madeira, Jacquez, Texas, 2011Non Vitis Vinifera Fortified ($18-$44)BTexas
Haak Vineyards Madeira, Jacquez,Thomas Jefferson Series, Texas, 2011Non Vitis Vinifera Fortified ($18-$44)STexas
Haak Vineyards Malbec, Texas, 2014New or Old World Malbec ($16-20)BTexas
Haak Vineyards Tawny, Reserve, Texas, NVRed Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40)STexas
Texas Class ChampionHaak Vineyards Tempranillo, Texas, 2014New World Tempranillo and Blends ($15-$26)DGTexas
Houston Winery Boomtown Blanc, Texas, 2014Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses ($14-$30)BTexas
Joseph Braman Merlot, Napa Valley, 2010Merlot and Merlot based blends ($21-$30)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Joseph Braman Sweet Red, Texas, NVSweet Red (< 14% alcohol)STexas
Kerrville Hills Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Gold, Lake County, 2009Cabernet Sauvignon ($30-$40)GU.S. (not including Texas)
Kerrville Hills Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Purple Cab, Lake County, Ca, 2009Cabernet Sauvignon ($30-$40)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Kerrville Hills Winery Merlot, Just Chillin', Lake County, 2010Merlot and Merlot based blends ($32 -$75)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Kerrville Hills Winery Merlot, Just Hangin', Lake County, 2010Merlot and Merlot based blends ($32 -$75)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Kerrville Hills Winery Petite Sirah, Bleue, Clear Lake, 2012Petite Sirah ($16 - $45)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Kerrville Hills Winery Petite Sirah, Fushia, Clear Lake, 2012Petite Sirah ($16 - $45)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Kerrville Hills Winery Petite Sirah, L'Or, Clear Lake, 2012Petite Sirah ($16 - $45)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Kerrville Hills Winery Rouge, Clear Lake, 2012Petite Sirah ($16 - $45)GU.S. (not including Texas)
Kiepersol Estates Arize, Texas, 2012Other Red Wines ($16-$50)BTexas
Kiepersol Estates Barrel No. 33 Texas Wish, Texas, 2010New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34)STexas
Class Champion; Texas Class ChampionKiepersol Estates Mengsel, Texas, 2011New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34)DGTexas
Texas Class ChampionKiepersol Estates Syrah, Texas, 2012Syrah or Shiraz ($7-$15)STexas
La Fuente Carmenere, Maule Valley, 2014Carmenere ($15-$25)BChile
La Fuente Savignon Blanc, Maule Valley, 2014Sauvignon Blanc and SB-Dom all ($13-$15)SChile
Lakeview Winery Cabernet Sauvingon, Texas, NVCabernet Sauvignon ($20-$24)STexas
Lakeview Winery Minnie Lee's Delight, Texas, NVFlavored Vinifera Based WinesBTexas
Lakeview Winery Viognier, Texas, NVViognier (less than 1.5% RS) ($18-$34)BTexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionLakeview Winery Windy Point, Texas, NVTawny Port and other oxidized red fortified wine ($17-$65)STexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionLlano Estacado Winery 1836 Red, Texas, 2010Cab-Syrah or Syrah-Cab Blends ($19-69)STexas
Llano Estacado Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Texas, 2014Cabernet Sauvignon ($11-$13)BTexas
Llano Estacado Winery Chardonnay, Cellar Reserve, Texas, 2014Chardonnay all/part in barrels ($16-$19)BTexas
Llano Estacado Winery Moscato, U.S., 2014Moscato Still and Sweet ($5-$25)BU.S. (not including Texas)
Llano Estacado Winery Port, Cellar Select, Texas, NVTawny Port and other oxidized red fortified wine ($17-$65)BTexas
Texas Class ChampionLlano Estacado Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Texas, 2014Sauvignon Blanc and SB-Dom all ($6-$12)STexas
Texas Class ChampionLlano Estacado Winery Signature Rose, Texas, 2014Dry Rose and White Zin ($10-$15)STexas
Llano Estacado Winery Signature White, Texas, 2014Other Semi-dry White (1%-4% RS,not fortified)($3-$24)BTexas
Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class ChampionLlano Estacado Winery Viognier, Texas, 2014Viognier (less than 1.% RS) ($8 - $15)STexas
Llano Estacado Winery Viva Rosso, Italy, NVSparkling Red-All ($10-$20)SItaly
Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class ChampionLos Pinos Ranch Vineyards Besitos de Chocolate, Texas, 2014Flavored Vinifera Based WinesSTexas
Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class ChampionLos Pinos Ranch Vineyards Blanco Grande, Texas, 2014Other Dry White ($16-48)STexas
Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Texas High Plains, 2013Cabernet Sauvignon ($42-$59)BTexas
Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards Sangiovese, Texican, Texas High Plains, 2014New World Sangiovese and Blends ($15-$35)STexas
Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards Texas Torte, Texas, 2006Red Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40)STexas
Lost Oak Merlot, Diamante Doble, Texas High Plains, 2014Merlot and Merlot based blends ($21-$30)BTexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionLost Oak Saku White, Texas High Plains, 2014Other Semi-dry White (1%-4% RS,not fortified)($3-$24)STexas
Lost Oak Tempranillo, Texas High Plains, 2014New World Tempranillo and Blends ($15-$26)STexas
Texas Class ChampionLost Oak Vintage Lane Oranginal Vin, Texas High Plains, 2014Other Dry White ($8-$15)STexas
Messina Hof Blanc Du Bois, Brut, Texas, 2014Non Vitis Vinifera Sparkling-AllBTexas
Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class ChampionMessina Hof Cabernet Franc, Private Reserve,Texas, 2013Cabernet Franc ($15-$55)STexas
Texas Class ChampionMessina Hof Cabernet Sauvignon, Barrel Cuvee,Texas, 2013Cabernet Sauvignon ($6-$10)STexas
Texas Class ChampionMessina Hof DRZ, Texas, NVZinfandel/Primativo Based BlendsSTexas
Reserve Class Champion, Texas Reserve Class ChampionMessina Hof Ebony Port of Call, Texas, NVNon Vitis Vinifera Red ($15-$20)STexas
Messina Hof Gewurztraminer, Private Reserve, Texas, 2014Gewurztraminer Dry and Semi Dry ($6-$20)BTexas
Messina Hof Late Harvest Moscato, Glory Mistella, Texas, NVOther Sweet White (not fortified > 4.1% RS) ($10-$35)BTexas
Texas Class ChampionMessina Hof Late Harvest Riesling, Angel, Texas, NVRiesling-Sweet (> 4% RS; Spat/Aus ) ($7-$28)STexas
Messina Hof Malbec, Private Reserve, Texas, 2014New or Old World Malbec ($16-20)BTexas
Texas Class ChampionMessina Hof Merlot, Barrel Cuvee, Texas, 2014Merlot and Merlot based blends ($5-$11)GTexas
Texas Class ChampionMessina Hof Merlot, Private Reserve, Texas, 2012Merlot and Merlot based blends ($16-$20)GTexas
Texas Class ChampionMessina Hof Moscato, Texas, 2014Moscato Still and Sweet ($5-$25)STexas
Class Champion; Texas Class ChampionMessina Hof Mourvedre, Artist Series,Texas, 2013Mourvedre and Mourvedre-based Blends ($15-$30)STexas
Messina Hof Orange Muscat, Mistella, Texas, 2015Flavored Vinifera Based WinesBTexas
Messina Hof Papa Paulo Port, Private Reserve, Messina Hof Vineyard, 2012Red Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40)STexas
Texas Class ChampionMessina Hof Paulo Blend, Texas, 2011New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($35-$125)GTexas
Reserve Class Champion, Texas Reserve Class ChampionMessina Hof Paulo Port, Texas, 2013Non Vitis Vinifera Fortified ($18-$44)STexas
Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class ChampionMessina Hof Petite Verdot, Private Reserve, Texas, 2014Petite Verdot ($17-$35)STexas
Texas Class ChampionMessina Hof Pinot Grigio, Texas, 2015Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio ($3-$10)STexas
Messina Hof Pinot Noir, Private Reserve, Texas, 2014New World Pinot Noir ($16-$20)BTexas
Messina Hof Reflections of Love, Texas, 2014New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34)GTexas
Messina Hof Riesling, Father and Son, Texas, 2014Riesling-Semi dry(1.2% - 3.9% RS) from The Pacific NorthwestBTexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionMessina Hof Rose, Sophia Marie, Texas, 2014Dry Rose and White Zin ($10-$15)STexas
Messina Hof Sangiovese, Artist Series, Texas, 2014New World Sangiovese and Blends ($15-$35)STexas
Texas Class ChampionMessina Hof Shiraz, Private Reserve, Texoma, 2012Syrah or Shiraz ($16 - $24)STexas
Messina Hof Tawny Port, Messina Hof Vineyard, NVNon Vitis Vinifera Fortified ($18-$44)STexas
Messina Hof Tempranillo, Private Reserve, Texas, 2014New World Tempranillo and Blends ($15-$26)GTexas
Texas Class ChampionMessina Hof Zinfandel, Paulo, Texas, 2011Zinfandel/Primativo ($25-$60)STexas
Nice Winery Blanc, Texas, NVNon Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses ($14-$30)BTexas
Nice Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Notorious, Howell Mountain, 2012Cabernet Sauvignon ($60-$195)GU.S. (not including Texas)
Nice Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Testamento, Lujan De Cuyo, 2012Cabernet Sauvignon ($20-$24)SArgentina
Nice Winery Malbec, Reserve, Lujan De Cuyo, 2011New or Old World Malbec ($24 - $70)SArgentina
Nice Winery Nice Petite Sirah, St. Helena, 2012Petite Sirah ($16 - $45)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Nice Winery Pinot Noir, Notorious, Russian River Valley, 2012New World Pinot Noir ($31-$49)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Nice Winery Sparkling, Lujan De Cuyo, 2012Sparkling Extra Dry, Sec, Demi Sec and Doux($10-$15)BArgentina
Nice Winery The Stag Blend, Central Coast, 2012Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends ($9-$70)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Peach Creek Vineyards Tesoro Rojo, Texas, 2013Non Vitis Vinifera Red ($15-$20)BTexas
Peach Creek Vineyards Valiente, Texas, 2012Non Vitis Vinifera Red ($15-$20)BTexas
Top Texas Wine, Texas Reserve Class ChampionPedernales Cellars GSM, Texas, 2013Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends ($9-$70)STexas
Pedernales Cellars Tempranillo, Reserve, Texas, 2013New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50)STexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionPedernales Cellars Viognier, Reserve, Texas, 2014Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) ($18-$34)STexas
Class Champion, Texas Class ChampionPedernales Cellars Viognier, Texas, 2014Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) ($18-$34)DGTexas
Pelle Legna Vineyards Essenza, Texas, 2011Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends ($9-$70)STexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionPillar Bluff Vineyards Red Blend, Texas Hill Country, 2013New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34)GTexas
Texas Class ChampionPilot Knob Vineyard Chardonnay, Texas Hill Country, 2014Chardonnay all/part in barrels ($32-$90)STexas
Pilot Knob Vineyard Franco-Rojo, Texas, 2013New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34)BTexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionPilot Knob Vineyard Sweet Rose', Texas, 2014Sweet Rose and White Zin (> 1% RS) ($5-$20)STexas
Pleasant Hill Winery Blanc Du Bois, Texas, NVNon Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses ($14-$30)BTexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionPleasant Hill Winery Collina Bianca, Texas, NVOther Dry White ($8-$15)STexas
Texas Class ChampionPleasant Hill Winery Portejas Blanco, Texas, NVLiqueur/Sherry/Madiera/oxidized fortified white ($19-$40)STexas
Pleasant Hill Winery Rosso Forte, Texas, NVRed Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40)BTexas
Pontotoc Vineyard San Fernando Academy, Texas Hill Contry 2014Other Red Wines ($16-$50)BTexas
Pontotoc Vineyard Smoothing Iron Mountain, Mason County, 2014New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50)STexas
Pontotoc Vineyard Tempranillo, Estate, Mason County, 2014New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50)STexas
Red Caboose Winery Lenoir, Texas, 2012Other Red Wines ($16-$50)BTexas
Red Caboose Winery Lenoir/Tempranillo, Texas, 2012Other Red Wines ($16-$50)BTexas
Texas Class ChampionRed Caboose Winery Malbec, Texas, 2012New or Old World Malbec ($24 - $70)STexas
Red Caboose Winery Merlot, U.S., 2010Merlot and Merlot based blends ($21-$30)BU.S. (not including Texas)
Red Caboose Winery Range Rider, Texas, 2011New World Tempranillo and Blends ($15-$26)STexas
Red Caboose Winery Rolling Red, Texas, 2011Other Red Wines ($16-$50)BTexas
Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class ChampionRed Caboose Winery Some Of That Red, Texas, NVTawny Port and other oxidized red fortified wine ($17-$65)GTexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionRed Caboose Winery Syrah, Quickdraw, Texas, 2012Syrah or Shiraz ($16 - $24)STexas
Class Champion, Texas Class ChampionRed Caboose Winery Tempranillo, La Reina,Texas, 2012New World Tempranillo and Blends ($15-$26)DGTexas
Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class ChampionRed Caboose Winery Touriga Nacional, Texas, 2012Iberian Red Blends ($11-$68)GTexas
Saddlehorn Winery Black Spanish Dessert, Texas, NVRed Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40)STexas
Saddlehorn Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, U.S., 2013Cabernet Sauvignon ($25-$29)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Saddlehorn Winery Happy Trails, U.S., NVRiesling - Semi-dry (1.2% - 3.9 % RS) ($6-$17)BU.S. (not including Texas)
Saddlehorn Winery Malbec, U.S., 2014New or Old World Malbec ($24 - $70)BU.S. (not including Texas)
Saddlehorn Winery Riesling, U.S., NVRiesling - Dry (1% or less RS) ($9-$17)BU.S. (not including Texas)
Saddlehorn Winery Sunset, Texas, NVLiqueur/Sherry/Madiera/oxidized fortified white ($19-$40)BTexas
Saddlehorn Winery Tempranillo, U.S., 2014New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50)DGU.S. (not including Texas)
Singing Water Vineyards Freedom, Texas/California, 2013Cab-Syrah or Syrah-Cab Blends ($19-69)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Singing Water Vineyards Merlot, Texas/California, 2013Merlot and Merlot based blends ($21-$30)BU.S. (not including Texas)
Singing Water Vineyards Vintner's Reserve, Texas/Calfornia, 2012New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($35-$125)GU.S. (not including Texas)
Solaro Estate Winery Miscela Cellar Reserve, Texas Hill Country, 2014Other Italian Red Varietals and Blends ($11-$60)BItaly
Spicewood Vineyards Chardonnay, Texas Hill Country, 2014Chardonnay all/part in barrels ($16-$19)BTexas
Spicewood Vineyards Grenache, Horse Heaven Hills, 2013Grenache/ Grenache based blends ($16-48)BPacific Northwest
Spicewood Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2013New World Pinot Noir ($31-$49)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Texas Class ChampionSpicewood Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Texas Hill Country, 2014Sauvignon Blanc and SB-Dom all ($16-$19)STexas
Spicewood Vineyards Tempranillo Rose, Texas High Plains, 2014Dry Rose and White Zin ($16-$30)BTexas
Spicewood Vineyards The Good Guy Red Table Wine, Texas Hill Country, 2013New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50)STexas
Spicewood Vineyards Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, 2013Zinfandel/Primativo ($25-$60)SU.S. (not including Texas)
Class Champion, Texas Class ChampionStone House Vineyard Claros, Reserve, Texas Hill Country, 2013Non Vitis Vinifera Red ($15-$20)GTexas
Stone House Vineyard The Survivor, Barossa, 2012Grenache/ Grenache based blends ($16-48)GAustralia
Texas Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate, Kick Butt Cab, Texas Hill Country, 2012Cabernet Sauvignon ($20-$24)BTexas
Texas Hills Vineyard Cinque Vino Rosso Estate, Texas Hill Country, 2013Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends ($9-$70)STexas
Texas Hills Vineyard Orange Moscato, Newsome Vineyard, Texas High Plains, 2012Muscat- Very Sweet ($16-$24)BTexas
Texas Hills Vineyard Port Rubino, Estate, Texas Hill Country, 2011Red Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40)BTexas
Texas Hills Vineyard Tempranillo, Toro De Tejas, Newsome Vineyard, Texas High Plains, 2011New World Tempranillo and Blends ($15-$26)STexas
Texas Star Winery Sunset Red, Texas, NVNew World Sangiovese and Blends ($15-$35)BU.S. (not including Texas)
Texas Class ChampionThirsty Mule Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Texas, NVCabernet Sauvignon ($20-$24)STexas
Texas Class ChampionThirsty Mule Winery Malbec, Liberty Hill, Texas, NVNew or Old World Malbec ($16-20)STexas
Thirsty Mule Winery Merlot, Texas, NVMerlot and Merlot based blends ($16-$20)BTexas
Texas Class ChampionThirsty Mule Winery Sweet Blush, Milam County, NVSweet Rose and White Zin (> 1% RS) ($5-$20)STexas
Thirsty Mule Winery Sweet Mule, Texas, NVRed Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40)STexas
Texas Class ChampionThirsty Mule Winery Sweet Red, Milam County, NVSweet Red (< 14% alcohol)STexas
Water 2 Wine Cinq Geos, NVNew World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34)GOther
Water 2 Wine Sauvignon Blanc, NVSauvignon Blanc and SB-Dom all ($13-$15)BOther
Class Champion, Texas Class ChampionWedding Oak Winery Bridal Veil, Texas High Plains, 2014Italian White Varieties/Blends ($13 - $24)GTexas
Wedding Oak Winery Harmony Ridge, Texas, 2012New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50)BTexas
Wedding Oak Winery RosŽ, Texas High Plains, 2014Dry Rose and White Zin ($16-$30)BTexas
Wedding Oak Winery Sangiovese, Texas Hill Country, 2013New World Sangiovese and Blends ($15-$35)STexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionWedding Oak Winery Sangiovese, Texas, 2013New World Sangiovese and Blends ($15-$35)GTexas
Texas Reserve Class ChampionWedding Oak Winery Terre Blanc, Texas, 2014Old or New World Rhone-style Whites or blends ($15-$32)STexas
Wedding Oak Winery Tioja, Texas Hill Country, 2013New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50)BTexas
Wedding Oak Winery Tre Vi, Texas, 2014Other Dry White ($16-48)BTexas
Wedding Oak Winery Viognier, Texas Hill Country, 2014Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) ($18-$34)BTexas
Whistling Duck Winery Pura Vida, Texas, 2014Moscato Still and Sweet ($5-$25)BTexas
Texas Class ChampionWhistling Duck Winery Viognier,Texas, 2014Other Semi-dry White (1%-4% RS,not fortified)($3-$24)STexas
Wild Stallion Vineyards Blanc Du Bois Dry, Texas Gulf Coast, 2014Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses ($14-$30)BTexas

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