Wine Competition
Trophy Recipients
2012 INDY International Wine Competition
Trophies Presented to Wineries
Commercial
Winery of the Year
E&J Gallo Winery, Healdsburg, California, United States
Winemaker of the Year
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery, Oliver, British Columbia, Canada
Indiana Winery of the Year ~ Governor's Cup
Oliver Winery, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Trophies Presented for Wines
Commercial
Wine of the Year
River City Winery, 2011 Vignoles, Indiana, United States
Sparkling Wine of the Year
Gloria Ferrer, 2000 Carneros Cuvee (Pinot Noir, Chardonnay), California, United States
Red Wine of the Year
Chateau Ste. Michelle, 2009 Cold Creek Vineyard (Cabernet Sauvignon), Washington, United States
White Wine of the Year
Tabor Hill Winery, 2011 Lake Michigan Shore (Gewurztraminer), Michigan, United States
Rosé Wine of the Year
21 Brix Winery, 2011 Ellatawba (Catawba), New York, United States
Dessert Wine of the Year
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery, 2011 Signature Ice Wine (Riesling), British Columbia, Canada
Fruit Wine of the Year
Galena Cellars, 2010 Cracklin Apple (Apple), Illinois, United States
Indiana Wine of the Year
Wildcat Creek Winery, Chambourcin, Indiana, United States
Indiana Traminette of the Year
Wildcat Creek Winery, Traminette, Indiana, United States
Amateur
Amateur Wine of the Year
Wayne Roby, 2010 Waynes World Red Blend (Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc), Kentucky, United States
Amateur Fruit Wine of the Year
Tom Curtsinger, 2012 Fancy Farm Vineyard (Strawberry, Banana), Kentucky, United States
Commercial
Honey Wine Blend of the Year
Wyldewood Cellars, 2011 Honey, Elderberry, Kansas, United States
Honey Wine of the Year
White Winter Winery, My Faire Lady (Honey), Wisconsin, United States
Indiana-grown French-American Wine of the Year
River City Winery, 2011 Vignoles, Indiana, United States
Indiana-grown American Wine of the Year
Wildcat Creek Winery, Steuben, Indiana, United States
Indiana-grown Vinifera Wine of the Year
Huber's Orchard & Winery, 2010 Heritage (Cab Franc, Cab Sauvignon, Petit Verdot), Indiana, United States
Indiana Winery & Vineyard Association
Indiana-grown Fruit Wine of the Year
Brown County Winery, 2011 Hard Cider (Apple), Indiana, United States
Amateur
Amateur Honey Wine of the Year
Ron Hopwood, 2011 Honey, Indiana, United States
Amateur Honey Wine Blend of the Year
Rick Dietz, 2007 Tr�jniak Mi�d Pitny (Polish Mead) (Clover Honey, Hops, Spices), Indiana, United States
Indiana Winery & Vineyard Association
Amateur Indiana Winemaker of the Year
Skip Pluhar, 2010 Semillon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Indiana, United States
Tippie Taster's - American Wine Society
Amateur Indiana-grown Wine of the Year
Allen Brown, 2011 Beyond Burgenland-Chambourcin B (Chambourcin), Indiana, United States