For Immediate Release:
On August 3, 2021 the Michigan Wine Collaborative (LMC) and Lake Michigan College hosted the first ever Judgement of Michigan. This event brought together 21 judges from around the state and country to evaluate over 350 Michigan wines.
As a result, this evaluation awarded the following medal count:
8 Double Gold
33 Gold
58 Silver
76 Bronze
The MWC Judgement of Michigan planning committee asked the judging squad to be brutally honest throughout the evaluation process and they took their job seriously by only awarding medals to only the absolute best-showing wines. Michigan Wine Collaborative chose a judging squad representative of retail buyers, restaurant buyers, wine writers, influencers, and more, with diverse palates, wine experience, and lifestyles.
During the event, Michigan wine was being shared on social media by the judges, who have a combined reach of over 486,000 followers. MWC is working with the 2021 Judgement of Michigan Judging Squad for future promotional events, which will periodically bring them back to Michigan wine country as they develop into Michigan wine ambassadors. This will work to further solidify the image of Michigan wine on the world stage.
In addition, MWC will be planning showcase events with the most highly-rated wines from the Judgement of Michigan for consumers and trade to experience and to further promote Michigan wine.
For a full list of medals please visit the link below:
https://michiganwinecollaborative.com/judgement-of-michigan-results/
To enlarge the results please click on photos below or DOWNLOAD THE PDF HERE!
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Wineries who would like their feedback and judging information should INQUIRE HERE!
MEDAL WINNING WINES OF THE 2021 JUDGEMENT OF MICHIGAN
Double Gold Black Star Farms Arcturos Winter Harvest Riesling 2020 100% Riesling
Double Gold Cherry Creek Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon NV 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Double Gold Forty Five North Afterglow NV 50% Riesling 50% Vignoles
Double Gold Lemon Creek Gewurztraminer 2020 100% Gewurztraminer
Double Gold Petoskey Farms Frontenac Blanc 2019 100% Frontenac Blanc
Double Gold St. Julian Winery St. Julian Solera Cream Sherry NV Fortified
Double Gold Verterra Pinot Blanc 2020 100% Pinot Blanc
Double Gold Verterra Late Harvest Riesling 2020 100% Riesling
Gold Bel Lago Cherry NV 65% Balaton 35% Montmorency
Gold Bel Lago Semi Dry Riesling 2018 96% Riesling 4% Chardonnay (Sweet Reserve)
Gold Black Star Farms Arcturos Semi-Dry Riesling 2020 100% Riesling
Gold Black Star Farms Isidor’s Choice Terrace Red 2017 34% Teroldego 26% Cabernet Franc 22% Lagrein 18% Merlot
Gold Blustone Vineyards Gewurztraminer 2020 100% Gewurztraminer
Gold Brys Estate Brys Estate Cabernet Franc 2017 100% Cabernet Franc
Gold Chateau Chantal Cerise Noir NV 80% Pinot Noir 20% Montmorency Cherry
Gold Cherry Creek Cellars Ruby Rabelo NV 100% Frontenac
Gold Cherry Creek Cellars Montage NV 75% Cabernet Sauvignon 25% Chancellor
Gold Detroit Vineyards Frais 2020 100% Cabernet Franc
Gold Detroit Vineyards EMCEE 2018 60% Merlot 40% Cabernet Franc
Gold Detroit Vineyards Blau 2020 100% Lemberger
Gold Fenn Valley Vineyards Classic Port NV 48% Chancellor 48% Chambourcin 4% Frontenac
Gold Karma Vista Reserve Syrah 2017 100% Syrah
Gold Left Foot Charley Rose 2020 100% Blaufrankisch
Gold Lemon Creek Blood Moon Ice Wine NV 45% Vidal 55% Chambourcin
Gold Lemon Creek Great Lakes Rose NV 100% Chambourcin
Gold Lemon Creek Pinot Grigio 2020 100% Pinot Grigio
Gold Lemon Creek Shiraz 2017 100% Shiraz
Gold MAWBY Grace NV 79% Pinot Noir 19% Chardonnay 2% Regent
Gold MI Wine Co. Frontenac Gris 2020 80% Frontenac Gris 20% Cayuga White
Gold Modales Wines OOBA Gruner Veltliner 2020 100% Gruner
Gold Round Barn Sauvignon Blanc 2020 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Gold St. Julian Winery BR Late Harvest Vignoles 2020 100% Vignoles
Gold St. Julian Winery BR Serious Rose 2020 60% Cab Franc 30% Cab Sauv 10% Mix
Gold St. Julian Winery BR Sauvignon Blanc 2020 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Gold Sandhill Crane Abrazo NV 51% Chancellor 49% Cabernet Sauvignon
Gold Sandhill Crane Blackcat NV 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Merlot
Gold Shady Lane Pinot Gris 2019 100% Pinot Gris
Gold Shady Lane Merlot 2017 100% Merlot
Gold Tabone Vineyards Estate Reserve Red Wine 2018 40% Baco Noir 40% Marechal Foch 10% Leon Millot 10% Chancellor
Gold Verterra Late Harvest Vignoles 2020 100% Vignoles
Gold White Pine Winery Mirage Reserve 2018 100% Chambourcin
Silver Amoritas Vineyards Hail Mary Riesling 2017 100% Riesling
Silver Baroda Founders Cabernet Franc 2018 100% Cabernet Franc
Silver Baroda Founders Luce Del Sol NV 100% Vidal
Silver Black Star Farms Arcturos Merlot 2017 98% Merlot
Silver Black Star Farms A Capella Pinot Noir 2017 100% Pinot Noir
Silver Black Star Farms Arcturos Pinot Blanc 2019 96% Pinot Blanc 4% Riesling
Silver Black Star Farms Arcturos Gewurztraminer 2018 100% Gewurztraminer
Silver Black Star Farms Arcturos Gamay Noir 2019 85% Gamay Noir 15% Petite Pearl
Silver Black Star Farms Blushed Brut Rose 2018 77% Chardonnay 20% Pinot Gris 3% Marquette
Silver Blustone Vineyards Winemakers Red 2019 75% Merlot 20% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Syrah
Silver Blustone Vineyards Chardonnay 2020 100% Chardonnay
Silver Blustone Vineyards Latitude 2020 60% Pinot Blanc 30% Gruner Veltliner 10% Sauvignon Blanc
Silver Brys Estate Brys Estate Signature Red 2017 40% Cabernet Franc 32% Merlot 28% Pinot Noir
Silver Brys Estate Brys Estate Riesling 2020 100% Riesling
Silver Brys Estate Brys Estate Signature Rose 2020 57% Cabernet Franc 32% Pinot Noir 11% Merlot
Silver Ciccone Blush from Pinot Grigio 2020 100% Pinot Grigio
Silver Cody Kresta Chambourcin 2018 100% Chambourcin
Silver Cogdal/Little Man Cogdal Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2018/2019 100% Cabernet Franc
Silver
Charlevoix Moon Artisan
Wine Cherry Moon NV 50% Montmorency 50% Balaton
Silver
Charlevoix Moon Artisan
Wine Moon Shadow Rose 2020 100% Marechal Foch
Silver Chateau Chantal Proprietor’s Reserve Cabernet Franc 2018 100% Cabernet Franc
Silver Chateau Chantal Proprietor’s Reserve Merlot 2018 100% Merlot
Silver Domaine Berrien Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 86% Cabernet Sauvignon 11% Peitit Verdot 3% Malbec
Silver Domaine Berrien Sauvignon Blanc 2020 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Silver End of the Road Big Rosso 2019 100% Frontenac
Silver Fenn Valley Vineyards Riesling Semi Dry 2020 100% Riesling
Silver Fenn Valley Vineyards Late Harvest Vignoles Estate Bottled 2019 100% Vignoles
Silver Fenn Valley Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2020 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Silver Fenn Valley Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2020 100% Pinot Grigio
Silver Laurentide Sauvignon Blanc 2020 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Silver Lazy Ballerina Attitude Rose 2020 100% Chambourcin
Silver Left Foot Charley Le Caban 2019 100% Riesling
Silver Lemon Creek Carmenere 2017 100% Carmenere
Silver Lemon Creek Northern Lights Late Harvest 2020 100% Vignoles
Silver Lazy Ballerina Cabernet Franc Reserve 2019 100% Cabernet Franc
Silver Modales Wines Modales Cabernet Franc Reserva 2018 100% Cabernet Franc
Silver Modales Wines OOBA Field Blend 2020 85% Pinot Gris 15% Gewurztraminer
Silver Modales Wines
Modales Sauvignon Blanc Dunham
Vineyard 2020 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Silver MI Wine Co. Marechal Foch 2020 95% Marechal Foch 5% Frontenac
Silver Rove Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2020 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Silver Shady Lane Gruner Veltliner 2018 100% Gruner
Silver Shady Lane Franc n Franc 2018 43% Cabernet Franc 43% Blaufrankisch 14% Merlot
Silver St. Julian Winery St. Julian Cock of the Walk NV 20% Rougcon 15% Cab Franc 15% De Chaunac 15% Chambourcin 10% Petite Pearl
Silver St. Julian Winery St. Julian Sweet Nancie NV 100% Traminette
Silver St. Julian Winery STJR Pinot Grigio 2020 100% Pinot Grigio
Silver St. Julian Winery BR Gruner Veltliner 2020 100% Gruner
Silver St. Julian Winery WS Blaufrankisch Rose 2020 100% Blaufrankisch
Silver St. Julian Winery BR Porpetto 2020 100% Traminette
Silver St. Julian Winery BR Traminette 2020 100% Traminette
Silver Tabone Vineyards Dry Bubbly Riesling 2019 100% Riesling
Silver Tabor Hill Albarino 2020 100% Albarino
Silver Tabor Hill Dry Gewurztraminer 2020 100% Gewurztraminer
Silver Tabor Hill Meritage 2018 50% Cabernet Franc 35% Merlot 15% Petit Verdot
Silver Verterra Dry Riesling Kulpa Vinyards 2020 100% Riesling
Silver Verterra Pinot Gris 2020 100% Pinot Gris
Silver Verterra Dry Riesling 2020 100% Riesling
Silver Verterra Unoaked Chardonnay 2020 100% Chardonnay
Bronze 12 Corners Riverstone White 2020 50% Vidal 30% Seyval 15% Aromella 5% Riesling
Bronze 12 Corners Vidal Ice Wine 2020 100% Vidal
Bronze Amoritas Vineyards Rose Crest Rose of Pinot Noir 2020 100% Pinot Gris
Bronze Amoritas Vineyards Grosse Pointe Blanc 2020 47% Riesling 32% Pinot Blanc 21% Auxerrois
Bronze Baroda Founders Married in the Vineyard 2018 65% Cabernet Franc 35% Cabernet Sauvignon
Bronze Bel Lago Pinot Noir 2018 100% Pinot Noir
Bronze Bel Lago Tempesta 2016 42% Cabernet Franc 17% Regent 16% Merlot 25% Field Blend Reds
Bronze Bel Lago Bel Lago Red NV 50% Cabernet Franc 50% Field Blend Red including Merlot, Lemberger, Regent
Bronze Black Star Farms Arcturos Pinot Gris 2020 100% Pinot Gris
Bronze Black Star Farms Leorie Vineyards Merlot/Cabernet Franc 2018 64% Merlot 36% Cabernet Franc
Bronze Black Star Farms Blanc de Blanc 2017 85% Chardonnay 15% Pinot Gris
Bronze Blustone Vineyards Blu Sparkling Riesling 2020 100% Riesling
Bronze Blustone Vineyards Cabernet Franc Rose 2020 100% Cabernet Franc
Bronze Brys Estate Brys Estate Bubbly 2020 70% Cabernet Franc 30% Merlot
Bronze Brys Estate Brys Estate Pinot Blanc 2020 100% Pinot Blanc
Bronze Brys Estate Brys Estate Pinot Grigio 2020 100% Pinot Grigio
Bronze Charlevoix Moon Artisan Wine La Crescent Moon 2020 100% La Crescent
Bronze Chateau Chantal Chardonnay 2019 100% Chardonnay
Bronze Chateau Chantal Select Harvest Gewurztraminer 2019 100% Gewurztraminer
Bronze Chateau Fontaine Pinot Gris 2020 100% Pinot Gris
Bronze Chateau Fontaine Laughing Waters Dry Rose 2019 65% Cabernet Franc 35% Merlot
Bronze Cherry Creek Cellars Gewurztraminer 2020 100% Gewurztraminer
Bronze Cherry Creek Cellars Vignoles NV 100% Vignoles
Bronze Cherry Creek Cellars Riviera Rose NV 95% Vignoles 5% Frontenac
Bronze Cherry Creek Cellars Jazz NV Chancellor and Raspberry
Bronze Ciccone Tramonto Red 2020 35% Dolcetto 25% Foch 22% De Chaunac 6% Frontenac 6% Pinot Noir
Bronze Cody Kresta Tradition NV 50% Cabernet Franc 50% Merlot
Bronze Cody Kresta Rose 2020 80% Foch 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Bronze Cody Kresta Tri Vina 2018 45% Merlot 30% Cabernet Franc 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Bronze Cogdal/Little Man Little Man Winery Vision 2017/2018 56% Chambourcin 15% Foch 19% Merlot 10% Cabernet Franc
Bronze Detroit Vineyards Gewurztraminer 2020 100% Gewurztraminer
Bronze Domaine Berrien Cabernet Franc 2018 100% Cabernet Franc
Bronze Domaine Berrien Pinot Noir 2019 100% Pinot Noir
Bronze Fenn Valley Vineyards Traminette Estate Bottled 2020 100% Traminette
Bronze Fenn Valley Vineyards Moscato Estate Bottled 2020 89% Valvin Muscat 11% Muscat Ottonel
Bronze Fenn Valley Vineyards Capriccio NV 84% Chambourcin 14% Merlot 2% Cabernet Franc
Bronze Forty Five North Pinot Noir 2018 100% Pinot Noir
Bronze Forty Five North Medium Sweet Riesling 2019 100% Riesling
Bronze Forty Five North Lemberger NV 100% Lemberger
Bronze Free Run Gewurztraminer 2020 100% Gewurztraminer
Bronze French Valley Merlot Reserve 2016 100% Merlot
Bronze French Valley Cabernet Franc & Merlot 2016 58% Cabernet Franc 42% Merlot
Bronze French Valley Unoaked Chardonnay 2017 94% Chardonnay 4% Pinot Grigio 2% Riesling
Bronze Karma Vista Gunzan Rose 2019 100% Pinot Noir
Bronze Karma Vista Devil’s Head Red 2019 75% Noiret 25% Marquette
Bronze Karma Vista Cha Cha Chardonnay 2017 100% Chardonnay
Bronze Karma Vista Grand Sun Syrah 2016 100% Syrah
Bronze Laurentide Sweet Riesling 2019 100% Riesling
Bronze Lawton Ridge Wine Maiden 2018 100% Cabernet Franc
Bronze Lazy Ballerina Concord Rose 2020 100% Concord
Bronze Left Foot Charley Cremant 2020 47% Chardonnay 44% Pinot Blanc 5% Pinot Noir 4% Auxerrois
Bronze Left Foot Charley Kerner 2019 100% Kerner
Bronze Lemon Creek Kerner 2020 100% Kerner
Bronze Lemon Creek Pinot Blanc 2020 100% Pinot Blanc
Bronze Lemon Creek Cabernet Franc Reserve 2017 100% Cabernet Franc
Bronze Modales Wines Modales Blaufrankisch 2020 100% Blaufrankisch
Bronze Modales Wines Modales Riesling Fred Roth Jr Vineyard 2020 100% Riesling
Bronze Modales Wines Modales Rose 2020 90% Merlot 8% Pinot Gris 2% Cabernet Franc
Bronze Rove Estate Unoaked Chardonnay 2020 100% Chardonnay
Bronze Rove Estate Ragaire Rose 2019 60% Cabernet Franc 40% Merlot
Bronze Sandhill Crane Pinot Grigio 2020 100% Pinot Grigio
Bronze Shady Lane Dry Riesling 2017 100% Riesling
Bronze Soul Squeeze RAPT 2016 100% Riesling
Bronze Soul Squeeze Good Fight 2018 100% Pinot Gris
Bronze St. Julian Winery WS White Cabernet Franc 2020 100% Cabernet Franc
Bronze St. Julian Winery BR Mountain Road White Blend 2020 50% Sauvignon Blanc 30% Riesling 20% Pinot Gris
Bronze St. Julian Winery WS Harvest Select Vidal/Vignoles 2020 60% Vignoles 40% Vidal
Bronze St. Julian Winery WS La Crescent/Traminette 2020 70% La Crescent 30% Traminette
Bronze St. Julian Winery BR Mountain Road Rose 2020 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Syrah
Bronze Tabone Vineyards Estate Sweet Red Wine 2018 50% Baco Noir 30% Marechal Foch 20% DeChaunac
Bronze Tabor Hill Rose 2020 77% Pinot Meunier 23% Merlot
Bronze Tabor Hill Pinot Blanc 2020 100% Pinot Blanc
Bronze Tabor Hill Pinot Gris 2020 100% Pinot Gris
Bronze Tabor Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2020 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Bronze Verterra Rose of Pinot Noir 2020 100% Pinot Noir
Bronze White Pine Winery Riesling Reserve 2020 100% Riesling