Results from this year’s competition.
The San Francisco International Wine Competition, held June 19-21, announced the winning wines on Thursday. Locally produced wines failed to win a “Best of Show” award, but Constellation Wines U.S., a national wine giant with a San Francisco regional office and a big Northern California presence, was recognized with the competition’s “Portfolio Award” for excellence across a spectrum of brands.
“Best of Show” awards went to:
* Best White Wine: Burgerspital Weingut 2008 Gewurztraminer, Spatlese trocken, Franken, Germany, $34.
* Best Red Wine: Storrs Winery & Vineyards 2007 Grenache, Central Coast, $26.
* Best Sparkling Wine: Moet & Chandon 1995 Vintage Brut, Cuvee Dom Perignon Oenotheque, Epernay, France, $350.
* Best Dessert Wine: Pullus 2008 Late Harvest Riesling, Stajerska, Slovenia, $35.From bizjournals.com