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The San Francisco International Wine Competition is the largest and most prestigious international wine competition in the United States. Founded in 1981 by the State of California and privatized in 1999, the SF International Wine Competition is owned and directed by James Beard Award Winner and Editor-in-Chief of The Tasting Panel Magazine, Anthony Dias Blue. It owes its prominence to masterful organization and its outstanding panel of judges. 2012: The San Francisco International Wine Competition took place June 15-17, 2012 at the Hotel Nikko San Francisco. 4,556 wines were submitted from 26 states and 29 countries. “Best in Show” awards went to: Maryhill Winery 2011 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $10 for Best in Show White Wine; Kestrel Vintners 2008 Raptor Red Premium Bordeaux Blend, Yakima Valley, $60 for Best in Show Red Wine; Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte 2004 Vintage Brut, Champagne, $46 for Best in Show Sparkling Wine; and Barboursville Vineyards 2007 Malvaxia, Virginia, $30 for Best in Show Dessert Wine. Vincor International Inc. was recognized with “Portfolio of the Year” for excellence across a spectrum of brands. Winemaker Corey Beck, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Geyserville, California, won the coveted Andre Tchelistcheff “Winemaker of the Year” award. The Tasting Panel Magazine “Winery of the Year” award went to Ste. Michelle Wine Estates of Woodinville, Washington. For a complete list of Winners from the 2012 San Francisco International Wine Competition, click here. http://www.sfwinecomp.com/subresults.html
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