The Tri-Valley Conservancy is dedicated to preserving the natural open spaces and agricultural heritage of the Livermore valley, with a particular focus on preserving and promoting wine making. One of their annual events is called “Livermore Valley Uncorked”, a celebration of Livermore valley wines. Recently the 2013 winners were announced. Has your favorite winery made the list?
Congratulations to all of the 2013 winners! Time for us to visit each one and present our compliments personally.
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Award
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Winning Winery & Wine
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Best in Show
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Estate Reserve
2009 Petite Sirah
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Best White & Best Sauvignon Blanc
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3 Steve’s Winery
2012 Sauvignon Blance
Livermore Valley
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Best Red & Petite Sirah
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Estate Reserve
2009 Petite Sirah
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Best Dessert
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2011 Mad Cait
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Best Chardonnay
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Darcie Kent Vineyards
DeMayo – Chardonnay 2011
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Best Other White
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Murrieta’s Well
The Whip –2011
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Best Cabernet
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Rubino Estates Winery
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva Collection
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Best Cabernet Blend
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Fenestra Winery
2009 Conjugation
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Best Italian Red
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2009 Estate Reserve Sangiovese
Estate, Livermore Valley
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Best Syrah
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Wood Family Vineyards
2009 Madden Ranch
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Best Zinfandel
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Thomas Coyne Winery
2010 Zinfandel
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Best Other Bordeaux
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Murrieta’s Well
2011 Cabernet Franc
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Best Other Red
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Murrieta’s Well
2011 The Spur
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See you at the wineries!
About the Author: John grills a mean steak and is always in the market for another wine fridge. Believes that if a winery has more than 10 employees, it's probably too big. Buys wine faster than he drinks it, but who cares?
