Barnard Griffin Rose of Sangiovese Wins for 10th Time In San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
RICHLAND, Wash., June 9, 2016 — Barnard Griffin has won Pink Sweepstake Award for best Rose in the 2016 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition.
This is the 10th time that Barnard Griffin’s Rosé of Sangiovese has won Gold or better in this competition.
Barnard Griffin 2015 Rosé of Sangiovese, Columbia Valley:
PINK SWEEPSTAKE AWARD – BEST ROSE
This year’s success again underscores Barnard Griffin Co-owner Rob Griffin’s mastery of this varietal.
The other nine (9) wins are listed below:
2015 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition:
Rose of Sangiovese – 2014 GOLD
2014 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition:
Rose of Sangiovese – 2013
BEST OF CLASS, DOUBLE GOLD, SWEEPSTAKE AWARD
2012 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition:
Rose of Sangiovese – 2011
BEST OF CLASS, GOLD, SWEEPSTAKE AWARD
2011 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition:
Rose of Sangiovese – 2010
BEST OF CLASS, GOLD, SWEEPSTAKE AWARD
2010 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition:
Rose of Sangiovese – 2009 GOLD
2009 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition:
Rose of Sangiovese – 2008 GOLD
2008 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition:
Rose of Sangiovese – 2007 BEST OF CLASS
2007 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition:
Rose of Sangiovese – 2006 GOLD
2006 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition:
Rose of Sangiovese – 2005 BEST OF CLASS, DOUBLE GOLD
The influential SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition is the largest competition for American wines in the world and features all significant types and styles of wine, from each major wine-producing region in the United States.
The 31st San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition judging took place in January, 2016 and drew 7,162 entries, a new record. More than 70 wine professionals spent four days evaluating the wines.
Rob Griffin holds the honor of being Washington State’s most enduring winemaker; making wine on a continuous basis in Washington longer than any other winemaker in the state. His Barnard Griffin Winery of Richland, Wash., is celebrating its 33rd year in operation.
When asked what makes him the most proud regarding his wines over the last 30+ years, Rob cited these achievements: “I suppose that number one for me is our focus on creating a master quality wine throughout our entire line. From Fume Blanc to Cabernet, each wine is varietally accurate.
This is difficult to achieve and requires constant vigilance. Secondly, we work extraordinarily hard to maintain Vintage-to-Vintage consistency, even though Mother Nature likes to throw us a curve ball from time to time.
The Barnard Griffin Winery, Tasting Room, “The Kitchen at Barnard Griffin” restaurant, as well as the artisan glass db Studio, are all located at 878 Tulip Lane in Richland, Washington.