2018 Greatest of the Grape Results Announced!

The 48th Annual Greatest of the Grape, presented by the Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association at Seven Feathers Casino Resort, was held Saturday, March 3rd, 2018.

PEOPLES’ CHOICE AWARDS

The Greatest of the Grape

Winner: Abacela, 2014 Tempranillo-Malbec “Fifty-Fifty”

Reds

Winner: Hillcrest Vineyard, 2015 Malbec-Tempranillo

Runner Up: Bradley Vineyards, 2016 Ruby’s Red

Whites

Winner: Cooper Ridge Vineyard, 2016 Riesling

Runner Up: Delfino Vineyards, 2016 SuBerwein

Wine / Food Pairing

Bradley Vineyards, 2016 Ruby’s Red with Tomaselli’s Pastry Mill & Cafe’s Cherry and Blackberry braised Beef Brisket

Favorite Food

Cow Creek Restaurant’s oven braised Pork Belly, Asparagus-Corn Relish, and Pimento Oil

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS

WINE JUDGING

Gold Medals
Cliff Creek Cellars, 2016 MRV
Becker Vineyard, 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Chateau Nonchalant, 2015 Malbec

Silver Medals
Paul O’Brien Winery, 2016 Fume Blanc
Cooper Ridge Vineyard, 2016 Riesling
Spire Mountain Cellars, 2014 Tempranillo
Triple Oak Wine Vineyard, 2015 Temptanillo
Spangler Vineyards, 2015 Dolcetto

Bronze Medals
Foris Vineyards, 2016 Pinot Blanc
Henry Estate Winery, 2015 Pinot Noir
Marsh Anne Landing, 2015 GSM
Misty Oaks, 2015 BN2

FOOD JUDGING

First Place: True Kitchen & Bar, Spanish spiced Lamb Croquette w/Romesco topped w/tri-colored Peppers & Queso fresco

Runner Up: Fuel Mobile Kitchen, Goat Cheese Tamale Poblano Romesco & roasted Corn charred Spring Onion Relish

This year’s wine judges were Mattie John Bamman, Hilary Berg, and Erin James. This year’s Food Judges were Nathan Radford, Nancy Rodriguez, and Greg Vincent.