Press Release
von Stiehl Wins Eleven Medals Including Double Gold
The von Stiehl Winery of Algoma has long coveted the most prestigious award given to those Wineries around the world that produce the highest quality of wines--the Double Gold. The Wisconsin winery was lately awarded a Double Gold medal for one of its well known dessert wines: Raspberry Framboise.
The letter of notice read, “The Tasters Guild wishes to congratulate you on the following award winning wine list from the 2002 Consumer Wine Judging: Cabernet Sauvignon - Silver; Chenin Blanc - Silver; Cranberry - Silver; Cherry Kirsche - Silver; Late Harvest Riesling - Silver; Niagara - Gold; Raspberry Framboise - DOUBLE GOLD; Robust Red - Bronze; Johannisberg Riesling - Silver; Fume´ Blanc - Bronze; Strawberry - Silver.
The Taster’s Guild Consumer Wine Judging notes the following about von Stiehl’s Framboise on their web sight (www.tastersguild.com):
von Stiehl Framboise, Wisconsin
Fortified raspberry dessert wine (17% alcohol). Deep, dark red. Richly concentrated raspberry aromas. True red raspberry flavors. Sweet, but nicely balanced. Long raspberry-endowed finish. Serve it with a decadent dark chocolate and raspberry dessert.
In order to receive a Double Gold, ten wine judges must all rate the wine a perfect 10 on a 1-10 scale. It is very difficult to accomplish, and very prestigious to receive--especially from the Tasters Guild. The Tasters Guild is composed of 55 nationwide chapters that receive support from an extensive network of retail wine and specialty food shops, superior restaurants, top rated hotels, premium wineries, knowledgeable wholesalers and top international importers.
The von Stiehl Winery is very excited to be nationally recognized as having one of only six Double Gold Medals presented in its class. In all, 739 wines were entered in this competition with only 34 Double Golds awarded.
When asked about his success, the Algoma winemaker, Aric Schmiling, had this to say, "I am very happy to be receiving eleven medals including a Double Gold from the Tasters Guild. The Double Gold medal is a top honor for any winemaker and I am happy to be able to bring one home to Algoma and the von Stiehl Winery".
Von Stiehl Winery is located at 115 Navarino Street in Algoma and is open seven days a week for tours and tasting from 9am to 5pm.