The 2010 Merlot was entered in the Riverside International Wine Competition this year where it was awarded a gold medal in a unanimous decision by the judges and named “best of class” among all merlots.

The Riverside International Wine Competition hosted eleven panels of 44 professional judges who evaluated some 1,900 wines over a two-day period May 6-8. This is the 33rd year of the competition.

The 2010 Merlot has also been awarded double gold at the Finger Lakes International, double gold at the Hilton Head International and
platinum at the San Diego International.