AWC 2017

held in New Hamburg, Ontario

A - Aperitif Sherry B - Aperitif C1 - Chardonnay
C2 - Aromatic White Vinifera C3 - Dry White Non-Vinifera C4 - Other Dry White
D - Rose E1 - Dry Red Bordeaux Style E2 - Dry Red Pinot
E3 - Dry Red Non-Vinifera E4 - Dry Red Zinfandel E5 - Red Rhone Style
E6 - Other Dry Red F - Dessert G - After Dinner
H - Sparkling I - Social J1 - Country Table
J2 - Country Social P - Cider

 
 

Grand Champion Winemaker

Don Graham British Columbia


A - Aperitif Sherry

GOLD
Tony Pearson British Columbia Palomino (Solara - several vintages all California grapes) (several)
SILVER
Riccardo Pellizzari British Columbia palomino (spagnols)


B - Aperitif

GOLD
Bruce Drewitt Ontario red vinifera (Watson)
Brian Williams Ontario Mixed Herbs & spices (Williams home vines - Vidal)
SILVER
Jim Bradshaw Ontario Merlot (Ontario (Seeger))


C1 - Chardonnay

SILVER
James & Anne Drysdale Nova Scotia Chardonnay (Vintner's Cellar)
Art Laing Alberta chardonnay (Washington, USA)
Colin Nicholson British Columbia Chardonnay (Nanaimo Winemakers - Okanagan)
Miroslav Ristic British Columbia chardonnay (Sangiacomo Family Vineyards, Carneros AVA, CA)
Merv Stromberg Alberta Chardonnay
Glenn Thomson Ontario Chardonnay (Winexpert)
BRONZE
Herb Taylor Ontario Chardonnay (Watsons)
MERIT
Don Graham British Columbia Chardonnay (Source: Nanaimo Winemakers - Sierra Madre Vineyard, Santa Maria, CA)


C2 - Aromatic White Vinifera

GOLD
Paul Arcand British Columbia Gewurztraminer
George Bethune Ontario Riesling (Bethune Vineyard)
Don Dickison Alberta Viognier (Ultimate Wine Kit)
Paul Stusiak British Columbia Riesling (Sagemoor Vineyard, Pasco, WA)
SILVER
Emil Breza Ontario Riesling (Windcrest Estates)
Marilyn Chiasson Alberta Reisling/ Gewurztraminer/ Chardonnay (Ken Ridge Showcase Collection (2014))
Riccardo Pellizzari British Columbia Riesling (T&O Vineyards Naramata BC)
Michael Petric Ontario Riesling (Kevin Buis - Glenlake)
Bill Thornton Ontario Riesling (Ed Hughes)
Alban Walsh Nova Scotia Siegerrebe (Kit Child's vineyard, Woodside, NS)
BRONZE
Simon Crawley British Columbia Riesling (Jim Canil)
Andre d'Entremont Nova Scotia New York Muscat (Cape House Vineyard, Mahone Bay, N.S.)
Ivan Herbert Nova Scotia Ortega (From own vineyard)
MERIT
Jim Ferguson & Bob MacDiarmid Nova Scotia Thompson (Pete's Frootique) , Muscat


C3 - Dry White Non-Vinifera

GOLD
Steve Kampers Ontario Vidal (Watson)
Clive Woolner Ontario Vidal (Watson)
SILVER
Karen & Steve Ells Nova Scotia L'Acadie Blanc (Ellslea Vineyard)
Ivan Herbert Nova Scotia Seyval Blanc (From own vineyard)


C4 - Other Dry White

GOLD
Don Holmes British Columbia Siegerreibe (Holmes hobbyl vineyard)
Len Pakulak British Columbia Pinot Gris (Wild Goose Vineyard, Vasseau Lake, BC)
SILVER
John & Fran Ayris British Columbia semillion (washington state)
Don Graham British Columbia Pinot Gris (Source: Nanaimo Winemakers - Vineyard: Summerland, BC) , Muscat (Source: Nanaimo Winemakers - Vineyard: Summerland, BC)
Peter Nielsen Alberta Pinot Gris (Washington state juice from grapes)
Dan Stevenson Ontario Pinot Gris (Wiley's Juices)
Bill Thornton Ontario Sauvignon Blanc (Kevin Watson)
BRONZE
Peter Johnson Alberta Pinot Grigio (Winexpert Kit LE2015)
Sandy Kirk British Columbia Sauvignon Blanc (Cleave vineyards Okanagan via Nanaimo Winemakers)
Brian McKibbin Nova Scotia L'Acadie Blanc (Childs' Vineyard Canning NS) , Pinot Gris (Aylesford Mountain Vineyard Aylesford NS) , Serval Blanc (Childs' Vineyard Canning NS) , Muscat Ottonel (Centreville Vineyard NS)


D - Rose

SILVER
John Ciardullo Ontario Syrah (Central Valley California) , Gamay Noir (Ontario)
Karen & Steve Ells Nova Scotia L'Acadie Blanc (Ellslea Vineyard) , NY Muscat (Ellslea Vineyard)
Steve Kampers Ontario Gamay (Hughes) , Pinot Noir (Hughes) , Riesling (Hughes)
Mike Leeper British Columbia Pinot Noir (Three Sisters Vineyard, Naramata BC)
John Read British Columbia Petite Sirah (Washington State)
BRONZE
Simon Crawley British Columbia Pinot Noir (Jim Canil)


E1 - Dry Red Bordeaux Style

GOLD
Andy Citton British Columbia Cab (Napa ) , Cab Sauv (lodi california)
Barry Edmonson British Columbia Malbec (Purchased through Nanaimo Winemakers)
Don Graham British Columbia Merlot (Source: Nanaimo Winemakers - Vineyard: Paso Robles, CA)
Perry Lozie Alberta Merlot (Cranston Hill Vineyard, BC)
Glen Murphy Alberta Cabernet Sauvignon (grapes - Washington State)
Brian Williams Ontario Merlot (Pontivekio California juice)
SILVER
John Agate Ontario Cab Franc (Agate Vineyards)
Paul Arcand British Columbia Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Andrew Catapano Ontario cabernet Sauvignon (Wastons)
Randy Doering Alberta Malbec (Washington Grape) , Petit Verdot (Washington grape)
Neil Finkle Nova Scotia Cabernet Sauvignon (California) , Cabernet Franc (California) , Merlot (California) , Petite Sirah (California)
Alan Mitchell Nova Scotia Merlot (RJS Craft Winemaking Cellar Classic)
Tino Montopoli Ontario Cabernet Sauvignon (Dominic Irullo-California) , Merlot (Kevin Watson) , Merlot (Grape Master-Spain)
Cory Padula British Columbia Merlot (Vineyard in Cawston, BC)
Riccardo Pellizzari British Columbia cabernet sauvignon (alder ridge vineyards washington usa) , merlot (alder ridge vineyards wash. usa) , melbec & p. verdot (alder ridge vineyards wash usa) , cab franc (alder ridge vineyards wash usa)
Michel Perron Alberta Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington Grapes)
Bill Thornton Ontario Cabernet Sauvignon (California - Ierullo)
BRONZE
Marilyn Chiasson Alberta Cabernet Sauvignon (Cheeky Monkey Cabernet (Limited Release 2015))
Sebastian Hergott Ontario Cabernet Sauvignon (Hughes) , Merlot (Hughes) , Cabernet Franc (Hughes)
Peter Johnson Alberta Cabernet Sauvignon (Cranston Hill Vineyards, Oliver BC; picked Oct 2014)
Axel Kroitzsch British Columbia cab sav (sheridan vineyard) , cab franc (sheridan)
MERIT
Jim Bradshaw Ontario Cabernet Sauvignon (Ontario (Seeger)) , Cab Sauv. (California (Lodi)) , Merlot (Ontario (Seeger))


E2 - Dry Red Pinot

GOLD
Simon Crawley British Columbia Pinot Noir
Don Graham British Columbia Pinot Noir (Source: Saanich Sommeliers - Vineyard: The Dalles, OR)
Brian Williams Ontario Pinot Noir (The Wine Village, Stoney Creek)
SILVER
Charles Fajgenbaum Ontario pinot noir (grapemasters/fermentations)
Rino Genzale British Columbia Pinot Noir (Grapes grown Okanagan non winery) , Merlot (Make Peace) , Shirah
Rick & Mary Homer British Columbia Pinot Noir (Dalles Oregon) , Petite Syrah
Peter Johnson Alberta Pinot Noir (Winexpert Selection Estate Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir)
Bill Thornton Ontario Pinot Noir (California - Ierullo) , Pinot Noir (Ed Hughes) , Petit Sirah (California - Ierullo)
BRONZE
John & Fran Ayris British Columbia pinot noir (keliden, okanogan, bc)
Jimmy Irani Alberta Pinot Noir (Coyote Ridge vineyard Summerland B.C.)


E3 - Dry Red Non-Vinifera

GOLD
Peter Jucker Nova Scotia Leon Millot (my own)
SILVER
John & Fran Ayris British Columbia chancellor (west okanogan valley ,BC.) , decharnac (west okanagon valley, BC.)
Brian McKibbin Nova Scotia Leon Millot (Childs' Vineyard Canning NS) , Precose de Colmar (Childs' Vineyard Canning NS) , Marquette (Luckett Vineyard Grand Pre NS)
Alan Mitchell Nova Scotia Leon Millot (Foote Family Farms, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia)
Rob Porter Nova Scotia Baco Noir (Stonehill Fruit & Juice Company Ltd)
Alban Walsh Nova Scotia Leon Millot (Kit Child's vineyard, Woodside, NS) , Triomphe d'Alsace (Kit Child's vineyard, Woodside, NS) , Luci Kuhlman (Ivan Herbert's vineyard, Woodside, NS) , Precose de colmar (Kit Child's vineyard, Woodside, NS)
BRONZE
Harry Beach Nova Scotia Baco Noir (Cape House Vineyard, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia)
Ivan Herbert Nova Scotia Baco Noir (From own vineyard)


E4 - Dry Red Zinfandel

GOLD
Mike Leeper British Columbia Zinfandel (Pacific Breeze) , Petite Sirah (Pacific Breeze)
David Sykes Ontario Zinfandel (McNabb Grape co. Hamilton)
SILVER
Paul Arcand British Columbia Zinfandel
Andy Citton British Columbia Zinfandel, Petit
Rick & Mary Homer British Columbia Zinfandel (Spenker Ranch California)
Tony Pearson British Columbia Zinfandel (NW Club purchase - California grapes)
Pat Zawalykut British Columbia Zinfandel (Maggio Vineyards Lodi California)


E5 - Red Rhone Style

GOLD
Andrew Catapano Ontario Shirz (California (Dominic importer)) , Merlot (Watsons)
Peter Nielsen Alberta Syrah (Washington state grapes)
SILVER
Brian Aziz Ontario Grenache (California) , Syrah (California) , Mouverdre (California) , Carignan (California)
Simon Crawley British Columbia syrah
Neil Finkle Nova Scotia Syrah (California)
Agnes Friesen Alberta Shiraz/Viognier (Winexpert Australian Shiraz Viognier)
Mariusz Gorzynski Ontario Mourverdre (California)
Rick & Mary Homer British Columbia Syrah (Sheridan Vinyards) , Viognier (Jeff Crowley Vinyards)
Axel Kroitzsch British Columbia Syrah (sheridan vineyard)
Tony Saddy Ontario Syrah (California) , Cab Sauv (Ontaro)
Phil Sebellin British Columbia Syrah (Casa Canil Washington State)
Paul Stusiak British Columbia Syrah (Sagemoor Vineyard, Pasco, WA) , Mouvedre (Grape Pacific Supplies - Shannon Ridge, Vineyard, CA) , Grenache (Grape Pacific Supplies - Shannon Ridge, Vineyard, CA)
Brian Williams Ontario Shiraz (The Wine Village, Stoney Creek)
BRONZE
Andreas Hofstaetter Ontario syrah (ABM grapes, Santa Cruz,Colchagua Valley, Chile) , cabernet franc (Watson's, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario)
Peter Johnson Alberta Shiraz (Cranston Hill Vineyards, Oliver BC; picked Oct 2014)


E6 - Other Dry Red

GOLD
John & Fran Ayris British Columbia petite syrah (RJ Spagnoll)
Brian Aziz Ontario Tempranillo (California) , Cab Sauv (California) , Merlot/Cab Franc/Malbec (California) , Carminere/Petit Verdot (California)
Peter Bennell Ontario Nebbiolo (Fermentations) , Cabernet Franc (Kevin Watson) , Montipulciano (Fermentations)
Neil Finkle Nova Scotia Tempranillo (California) , Merlot (California) , Petite Sirah (California)
Don Graham British Columbia Grenache (Source: Nanaimo Winemakers - Vineyard: Santa Inez, Santa Barbara, CA) , Zinfandel (Source: Nanaimo Winemakers - Vineyard: Lime Kiln Vineyard, San Benito, CA)
Steve Kampers Ontario Sangiovese (Brehm)
Pasquale Martino Alberta Nebbiolo
SILVER
Phil Bunn Ontario Pinot Noir (Vineco) , Merlot (Vineco) , Syrah (Vineco)
Andy Citton British Columbia PETITE SYRAH
Joel Falk Alberta Nebbiolo (Kenridge)
Rino Genzale British Columbia Sangeovese (Clearbrook Brewing Co/ Red Mountain Washington) , Merlot (Make Peace /Okanagan) , Pinot Noir (Grapes grown in Okanagan non winery)
Mei-Ying Huang & Sergio Civitarese British Columbia Merlot, Shiraz, Cab-Sav, Pinot Noir (Makepeace Vineyard, BC. & Red Mountain, Washington State)
Peter Johnson Alberta Amarone (Winexpert Selection International Italian Amarone)
Perry Lozie Alberta Nebbiolo (Scarpone's, Calgary)
Michel Perron Alberta Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington Grapes) , Shiraz (Washington Grapes)
BRONZE
Manny Arruda Ontario cabernet sauvignon (lodi california) , syrah (lodi california) , malbec (washington state) , petite syrah (lodi california)
Philip Locilento Ontario Sangiovese (Vin Bon Fresh Juice)
MERIT
Don Holmes British Columbia Pinot Noir (Holmes Vineyard) , Shiraz (Dan ? Okanogan) , Cabernet Foch (Holmes Vineyard)


F - Dessert

GOLD
Stephen Butt Alberta Riesling (Wine Expert Riesling Ice Wine Kit)
Andrew Catapano Ontario Vidal (Watsons)
Norman Falk Ontario Maple (Drummond/Love Sugarbush)
Don Graham British Columbia Viognier (Source: Nanaimo Winemakers - Vineyard: Oliver, BC)
Marco Locilento Ontario Vidal (Vin Bon Fresh Juice)
Patti Polfuss Ontario white wine (R J Spagnols) , apple (R J Spagnols)
SILVER
Jim Bradshaw Ontario Vidal (Ontario (Seeger))
Steve Kampers Ontario Vidal (Wiley) , Vidal (Sabourin) , Gewurztraminer (Hughes)
Tony Pearson British Columbia Riesling (Ken Ridge)
Dan Stevenson Ontario Vidal (Watson Juices)
BRONZE
Ivan Herbert Nova Scotia Blackberry (Own garden) , Blackcurrant (Own garden)


G - After Dinner

GOLD
Manny Arruda Ontario various grapes (bottled in 2015)
Peter Bennell Ontario Buckwheat Honey (Charlie Parker Apiary)
Andy Citton British Columbia Cab
Colin Nicholson British Columbia Zinfandel (Many)
John Thompson British Columbia PALOMINO (Georges Grapes) , MUSCAT (Georges Grapes)
SILVER
John & Fran Ayris British Columbia black mix (california)
Marilyn Chiasson Alberta unknown (Cellercraft Down UNder Trio Premium Wine Kit)
Norman Falk Ontario Port (Seeger)
Rick & Mary Homer British Columbia Zinfandel (Blended from various years)
Tony Pearson British Columbia Zinfandel (* California grapes - several suppliers and vintages (barrel ages)) , Cab Sav (Several Vintages of California grapes)
BRONZE
Mike Leeper British Columbia Zinfandel (Pacific Breeze)
MERIT
Joel Falk Alberta various grape varieties (Cellar Craft Port style kit) , plums (fruit from Okanagan)


H - Sparkling

GOLD
Brian Aziz Ontario Chardonnay (Watsons)
Andre d'Entremont Nova Scotia Syrah (Cape House Vineyard, Mahone Bay, N.S.)
Norman Falk Ontario Pinot Noir (Seeger)
Don Graham British Columbia Chardonnay (Source: Nanaimo Winemakers - Vineyard: Central Valley, CA) , Muscat (Source: Nanaimo Winemakers - Vineyard: Central Valley, CA)
Bob Stalder Ontario Chardonnay (Seeger Vineyards) , Pinot Noir (Seeger Vineyards)
SILVER
Ivan Herbert Nova Scotia Chardonnay (Kit Childs Woodside Vineyard)


I - Social

GOLD
Steve Kampers Ontario Riesling/Gewurztraminer/Vidal (various)
Bill Thornton Ontario Kerner (Watson)
SILVER
Kevin Bramhoff British Columbia Pineapple (Maui Land & Pineapple Company - Imported to BC) , Viognier (Grapes from the Columbia Valley Washington State)
Mike Campbell Ontario Vidal (Watsons) , Kerner (Watsons) , Riesling (Watsons)
Silver
Maria Derosa Ontario ZInfandel (Vin Bon Fresh Juice)
SILVER
Karen Mandryk Ontario Nebbiolo (Vin Bon Fresh Juice)
Elayne Mott Nova Scotia Cabernet Foch (Own vineyard) , Aldelet V53035 (Hoganson vineyard) , Blackberry (Own garden) , Blueberry (Own garden)
Dennis Villanueva British Columbia Gewurtztraminer (WildGoose Vineyard, Okanaga B.C.)


J1 - Country Table

SILVER
Neil Finkle Nova Scotia Honey (Nova Scotia) , Elderflower (Finkle)
Bill Thornton Ontario Honey (Clovermead) , Raspberry/Currant (own garden)
BRONZE
Clark Meredith Ontario Kiwi (Grocery Store) , Strawberry (Hildreth Fruit Stand) , Raspberry (Watson Fruit Supply, New York)
MERIT
Joel Falk Alberta Chokecherries (my backyard) , Cherries (my backyard)
Dennis Villanueva British Columbia Blackberry (None.)


J2 - Country Social

GOLD
Clark Meredith Ontario Raspberry (Watson Fruit Supply, New York)
Bill Thornton Ontario Honey (Clovermead) , Apple (Gredig)
SILVER
Kevin Bramhoff British Columbia Cranberries (Local Cranberry Farms in Fraser Valley BC)
Elayne Mott Nova Scotia Crabapple (Conny Bishop) , Cranberry (own garden)
Steve Skelly Ontario black currants (home grown)
Lorne Weyers Ontario Honey (Prince Edward County)
Tim White Ontario Maple Syrup (Gibbon's Maple Frankville, Ont.)
MERIT
Dennis Villanueva British Columbia Blackberry (None.)


P - Cider

SILVER
Jim Ferguson & Bob MacDiarmid Nova Scotia Apples (Stirling Fruit Farm)