Four Gold Medal Wines Recognized at von Stiehl Winery
Wisconsin’s oldest winery just brought home to the peninsula four more gold medals; three from Tasters Guild International Wine Competition and one from the West Coast Wine Competition.
Tasters Guild Golds were awarded to von Stiehl’s Sangiovese Grosso, Late Harvest Riesling, and Apple Icing. These three wines have become accustomed to the color gold as they have collected many over the past few years.
The 2012 Sierra Foothills Sangiovese Grosso was also awarded a gold medal by the West Coast Wine Competition. It is produced from the vcr6 clone used to produce Italy’s renowned Brunello. Expect aromas of black cherry and red fruits in this wine, along with a subtle hint of sweet pipe tobacco and barrel spice.
In all, 18 medals were awarded to the winery by the Tasters Guild International, West Coast Wine Competition, and the International Eastern Wine Competition.
Tasters Guild International:
Sangiovese Grosso – Gold
Apple Icing – Gold
Late Harvest Riesling – Gold
Cherry Bounce – Silver
Oktoberfest – Silver
Petite Sirah – Silver
Brunello – Silver
Cabernet Sauvignon – Silver
Stony Creek Red – Silver
Sylvester (Marechal Foch) – Silver
Merlot – Silver
Chardonnay – Bronze
West Coast Wine Competition:
Sangiovese Grosso – Gold
Cabernet Sauvignon – Silver
Zinfandel – Bronze
International Eastern Wine Competition:
Stony Creek Red – Silver
Apple Icing – Silver
Cherry Bounce – Bronze
Visit the von Stiehl tasting room in Algoma to sample the gold medal wines along with the rest of the winners, or order online at vonStiehl.com.
