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HAZLITT 1852 VINEYARDS HOMESTEAD RESERVE RIESLING
WINS GOLD AT THE PACIFIC RIM INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
Award represents First Gold for the Newly-Released 2007 Vintage
Hector, NY (May 1, 2008) – Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards was awarded Gold Medal for the newly-released 2007 vintage of its signature Homestead Reserve Riesling. The award was bestowed in the Johannesburg Riesling/Dry White Riesling category at the Pacific Rim International Wine Competition. The competition took place on April 23-24, 2008 in San Bernardino, California.
his medal follows a series of success awarded to its predecessor. The 2006 Homestead Reserve Riesling was named Best in Class and took Double Gold at the 2007 Long Beach Grand Cru International Wine Competition in California. It also won Gold at the Riesling du Monde International Riesling Competition in Strasbourg, France this past February.
“Finger Lakes Riesling has once again proved that it is the up and coming wine in this part of the world. These are exciting times to be a winemaker in the Finger Lakes,” comments Tim Benedict, winemaker at Hazlitt.
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyard’s Homestead Reserve Riesling grapes are hand-selected from family heritage vines growing adjacent to the Eastern shore of Seneca Lake. This dryer style Riesling brings aromas of ripe pear and tropical fruit that lead to full citrus and mineral flavors that linger on the palate. Limited to 950 cases, Hazlitt 1852 Vineyard’s 2007 Homestead Reserve Riesling is available in retail stores throughout New York State, at the winery and can be purchased online on the Hazlitt website at www.hazlitt1852.com. The Homestead Reserve Riesling retails for $17.99/bottle.
The Pacific Rim International Wine Competition judged over 2,000 wine entries from around the world. All submissions were tasted blindly by a panel of three. The competition’s 33-member judging panel was composed of sommeliers, wine producers, restaurateurs, wine consultants and wine journalists.
About Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
The Hazlitt family has been growing superb grapes on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake, NY for over 150 years. Established in 1984, Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards continues the family tradition of award-winning viticulture and wine production. Its internationally-renowned wines include Riesling, Homestead Reserve Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Schooner Red and White, White Stag, Bramble Berry and Cabin Fever blush wine. Most notably, Hazlitt is infamous for its Red Cat and White Cat – two of the most popular and best-selling New York State wines available. For more information, please visit: www.hazlitt1852.com or www.redcatwine.com.
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