A Washington County press release (2019-07-01) announced that several Washington County wineries won Best in Class and received gold, silver, and bronze medals at the 2019 Maryland Comptroller’s Cup competition.
The winning local wineries included: (1) Big Cork Vineyards; (2) Blue Mountain Wine Crafters; (3) Cool Ridge Vineyard; (4) Knob Hall Winery; and (5) Red Heifer Winery.
From the press release:
Sponsored by the Maryland Wineries Association, the Maryland Comptroller’s Cup Competition recognizes high quality wines entered into nearly three dozen style categories. This competition was hosted in Towson, Maryland on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.
Wineries from throughout Maryland submit wines for review by a panel of judges. Listed below are the prizes awarded to several Washington County wineries.
BEST IN CLASS
- White Blend: Big Cork Vineyards • Russian Kiss 2018
- Off-Dry: Big Cork Vineyards • Vidal Blanc 2018
- Fruit: Red Heifer Winery • Blueberry NV
GOLD MEDALS
- Big Cork Vineyards • Black Label Vintner Select Cabernet Franc 2016
- Big Cork Vineyards • Cabernet Franc 2017
- Big Cork Vineyards • Meritage 2017
- Big Cork Vineyards • Muscat Cannelli 2018
- Big Cork Vineyards • Russian Kiss 2018
- Big Cork Vineyards • Russian Kiss 2017
- Big Cork Vineyards • Saignee Rosé 2018
- Big Cork Vineyards • Vidal Blanc 2018
- Knob Hall Winery • Prestige 2015
- Red Heifer Winery • Blueberry NV
SILVER MEDALS
- Big Cork Vineyards • Black Label Reserve Select Petit Verdot 2016
- Big Cork Vineyards • Chardonnay 2018
- Big Cork Vineyards • Malbec 2017
- Big Cork Vineyards • Petit Verdot 2017
- Big Cork Vineyards • Sauvignon Blanc 2018
- Big Cork Vineyards • Syrah Rosé NV
- Cool Ridge Vineyard • Cabernet Franc 2016
- Cool Ridge Vineyard • Cool Red 2016
- Cool Ridge Vineyards • Petit Verdot 2016
- Knob Hall Winery • Cabernet Franc 2015
- Knob Hall Winery • Cuvee Josephine 2014
- Knob Hall Winery • Jealous Mistress NV
- Knob Hall Winery • N39 2016
- Red Heifer Winery • Red Heifer Red 2017
BRONZE MEDALS
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2019 Maryland Comptroller’s Cup Competition
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