2021 Jefferson Cup Invitational – Texas Results

The 22nd Annual Jefferson Cup Invitational took place on November 4 and 5, 2021 in Mission, Kansas. The Jefferson Cup is a different sort of wine competition, in that it is an invitational in which 750 wines are pre-selected which exemplify top viticulture and winemaking throughout America. Two Texas wineries won a Jefferson Cup.

• Pedernales Cellars, Texas GSM Mélange 2017, Texas
• Spicewood Vineyards Syrah 2017, Texas Hill Country

Out of 175 participating wines, the judges selected just 143 wines to receive the Bronze Medals, honoring wines exemplary of their regions and varieties, 304 wines received Silver Medals, and the judges found 78 wines to be worthy of Gold Medals and 26 being granted Double Gold Medals. These are truly great wines, reflecting our goal of finding and praising wines of true American excellence.

The 60 Jefferson Cup Nominees included wines from 18 states. They were tasted by the entire group of 20 judges. Out of those honored wines, the judges collectively picked 34 wines to be awarded the Jefferson Cup. And by selecting both vinifera and non-vinifera wines for the Jefferson Cup each year, the goal is to respect the diversity of American viticulture and Jefferson’s own acceptance of native varieties and hybrids. Jefferson fathered our constitution, helped champion the international concept of human rights and was a seminal figure in America’s cultural, culinary (including wine) and agricultural history.

“In most other competitions there is ‘open’ seating,” says Frost,” and California represents 90% of the entries. As a result, it usually captures 90% of the honors,” he said. “What we are doing is following Mr. Jefferson’s example and allowing every quality wine-producing region in America a place at our table. Each year we select great wines from across America; the 2021 competition included wines from 27 states.”

Following the Jefferson Cup competition, the remaining wines are donated for an annual event that benefits children and adults in need. This year the Jefferson Cup raised more than $150,000 for AngelFlight Central (www.angelflightcentral.org). In more than a decade of assisting AngelFlight Central, the Jefferson Cup has raised nearly two million dollars.

Here are the Texas winery results:

Winery	Wine Name	Award
Becker Vineyards	Dolcetto Reserve 2018 Texas High Plains	Gold
Becker Vineyards	Viognier Reserve 2018 Texas High Plains	Silver
Becker Vineyards	Chardonnay Reserve 2018 Texas Hill Country	Bronze
Becker Vineyards	Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2017 Texas High Plains	Silver
Becker Vineyards	GSM 2018 Texas	Silver
Caudalie Crest Winery	Red Sunset 2019 Texas	Bronze
Caudalie Crest Winery	Viognier 2019 Texas	Bronze
Caudalie Crest Winery	Merle Rouge 2019 Texas	Silver
Eden Hill Vineyard	Montepulciano 2019 Texas High Plains	Bronze
Eden Hill Vineyard	Wine = MC2 2019 Texas High Plains	Bronze
Eden Hill Vineyard	Aglianico 2018	Silver
Eden Hill Vineyard	Divine Red 2019	Silver
Eden Hill Vineyard	Tempranillo Reserve 2019 Texas High Plains	Bronze
Eden Hill Vineyard	Petite Sirah 2019	Bronze
Eden Hill Vineyard	Divine White 2020	Silver
Fox Run Vineyards	Dry Riesling 2019 Seneca Lake/Finger Lakes	Bronze
Fox Run Vineyards	Chardonnay Kaiser Vineyard Reserve 2019 Seneca Lake/Finger Lakes	Gold
Fox Run Vineyards	Riesling Semi-dry 2019 Seneca Lake/Finger Lakes	Gold
Fox Run Vineyards	Riesling Reserve 2019 Seneca Lake/Finger Lakes	Jeff Cup
Fox Run Vineyards	Doyle Family Chardonnay 2019 Seneca Lake/Finger Lakes	Silver
Fox Run Vineyards	Riesling Silvan 2020 Seneca Lake/Finger Lakes	Silver
Fox Run Vineyards	Traminette Simmons Vineyard 2019 Seneca Lake	Silver
McPherson Cellars	Mourvedre Block Select 2019 Texas High Plains	Silver
McPherson Cellars	Syrah Block Select 2019 Texas High Plains	Silver
McPherson Cellars	Roussanne - Marsanne 2019 Texas High Plains	Silver
O G Cellars	Tempranillo Narra Vineyard 2019 Texas High Plains	Gold
O G Cellars	Tempranillo Reserve 2018 Texas High Plains	Silver
Pedernales Cellars	Texas GSM Mélange 2017 Texas	Jeff Cup
Pedernales Cellars	Tempranillo Reserve 2018 Texas High Plains	Silver
Pedernales Cellars	Graciano 2017 Texas High Plains	Silver
Pedernales Cellars	Newseaux 2018 Texas High Plains	Silver
Pedernales Cellars	Viognier Reserve 2019 Texas High Plains	Silver
Spicewood Vineyards	Tempranillo 2018 Texas High Plains	Bronze
Spicewood Vineyards	Tempranillo 2017 Texas High Plains	Bronze
Spicewood Vineyards	El Guey 2017 Texas High Plains	Bronze
Spicewood Vineyards	Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Texas Hill Country	Bronze
Spicewood Vineyards	Tempranillo 2017 Texas Hill Country	Gold
Spicewood Vineyards	Syrah 2017 Texas Hill Country	Jeff Cup
Spicewood Vineyards	The Independence 2018 Texas High Plains	Silver
Spicewood Vineyards	Tandem 2018 Texas High Plains	Silver
Spicewood Vineyards	The Good Guy 2017 Texas Hill Country	Silver
Spicewood Vineyards	Louisa 2020 Texas High Plains	Silver
Texas Hills Vineyard	Kick Butt Cabernet Sauvignon Newsom Vineyard 2016 Texas High Plains	Bronze
Texas Hills Vineyard	Rosato di San Giovese Estate 2018 Texas Hill Country	Silver
Texas Hills Vineyard	Toro de Tejas Newsom Vineyrd 2015 Texas Hill Country	Silver