HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 1, 2019) –Washington County Department of Business Development is excited to share that several Washington County wineries were selected as winners at the 2019 Maryland Comptroller’s Cup Competition. Sponsored by the Maryland Wineries Association, the Maryland Comptroller’s Cup Competition recognizes high quality wines entered into nearly three dozen style categories. This competition was hosted in Towson, Maryland on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.
Wineries from throughout Maryland submit wines for review by a panel of judges. Listed below are the prizes awarded to several Washington County wineries.
BEST IN CLASS
White Blend: Big Cork Vineyards • Russian Kiss 2018
Off-Dry: Big Cork Vineyards • Vidal Blanc 2018
Fruit: Red Heifer Winery • Blueberry NV
GOLD MEDALS
Big Cork Vineyards • Black Label Vintner Select Cabernet Franc 2016
Big Cork Vineyards • Cabernet Franc 2017
Big Cork Vineyards • Meritage 2017
Big Cork Vineyards • Muscat Cannelli 2018
Big Cork Vineyards • Russian Kiss 2018
Big Cork Vineyards • Russian Kiss 2017
Big Cork Vineyards • Saignee Rosé 2018
Big Cork Vineyards • Vidal Blanc 2018
Knob Hall Winery • Prestige 2015
Red Heifer Winery • Blueberry NV
SILVER MEDALS
Big Cork Vineyards • Black Label Reserve Select Petit Verdot 2016
Big Cork Vineyards • Chardonnay 2018
Big Cork Vineyards • Malbec 2017
Big Cork Vineyards • Petit Verdot 2017
Big Cork Vineyards • Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Big Cork Vineyards • Syrah Rosé NV
Cool Ridge Vineyard • Cabernet Franc 2016
Cool Ridge Vineyard • Cool Red 2016
Cool Ridge Vineyards • Petit Verdot 2016
Knob Hall Winery • Cabernet Franc 2015
Knob Hall Winery • Cuvee Josephine 2014
Knob Hall Winery • Jealous Mistress NV
Red Heifer Winery • Red Heifer Red 2017
BRONZE MEDALS
Big Cork Vineyards • Viognier 2018
Blue Mountain Wine Crafters • Seyval Blanc Barrel Aged Blush 2018
To learn more about the Antietam Wine Trail and Agritourism in Washington County, visit our website.
For additional information, please contact the Washington County Public Relations and Marketing department at 240-313-2380 or [email protected].
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