Co-Founders Shari Gherman, Monty Preiser, and Sara Preiser have announced the American Fine Wine Competition’s Winery and Winemaker of the Year. This award is presented to wineries and winemakers who meet three criteria.
- They have made a significant impact in the industry as a whole;
- They have supported the Competition and the charities that benefit therefrom; and
- Their wines are of such quality so as to have garnered many medals at the event.
The American Fine Wine Competition is the sole “By Invitation Only” such event in America. The finest American wines are sought out each year and invited at no charge to be judged blindly against their peers by a panel of outstanding sommeliers, retailers, writers, and educators. A fund raising gala open to the public is held in conjunction with the Competition where life style items are auctioned off for chosen charities – this year Deliver the Dream.
The winners are:
- Chappellet Winery, to be represented at the awards ceremony in Hollywood, FL, on April 24, 2015, by owner Cyril Chappellet.
- Maldonado Vineyards, represented by owner Hugo Maldonado.
- Michael David Winery. represented by owner Dave Phillips.
- Bryan Kane, winemaker for Sol Rouge, Winery SF, and Vie.
- Brooks Painter, winemaker for Castello di Amorosa and V. Sattui.
- Rudy von Strasser, winemaker for, and owner of, von Strasser.
Prior to the Gala on April 24th, the six individuals above will participate in a 75 minute seminar moderated by wine writer Monty Preiser, and attendees will be able to taste the premiere white wine and premiere red wine from each winery and winemaker. Space is limited.
For further information or reservations at the Gala or Seminar, contact Monty Preiser: nightlawyer12@aol.com
