Hector, NY: Chateau LaFayette Reneau is the proud recipient of ten top awards at the Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association’s (ASWA) 12th Annual Seaboard Wine Competition. The national competition took place July 23 through 24 at the Dominion Valley Country Club in Haymarket, VA. Professional wine judges from around the United States evaluated 495 wines from 92 wineries in 17 states.
Chateau LaFayette Reneau won the very prestigious “Best of Category” for its 2015 Late Harvest Riesling, a sweet white vinifera with the character of candied apricots, peaches and pineapple. The estate winery was also awarded a Gold Medal for the same Late Harvest Riesling.
The winery was also bestowed with Silver Medals for its 2015 Dry Riesling, 2015 Semi-Dry Riesling, 2013 Meritage, 2013 Syrah, and its top-selling Seyval-Chardonnay blend. In addition, Chateau LaFayette Reneau was awarded Bronze Medals for its 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014 Proprietor’s Reserve Chardonnay, and its 2014 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay.
“We couldn’t be happier after being honored with these awards from such distinguished competition. It’s a testament to the dedication of our winemaking team, as well as our ongoing investment in our vineyards, cellar, and spectacular tasting room,” stated Chateau LaFayette Reneau vintner, Tim Miller.
About Chateau LaFayette Reneau
Located on the west-facing, gentle slopes of beautiful Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, our 140-acre estate receives optimal sunlight and air movement, ideal for consistently full-flavored grapes. For more than 30 years, Chateau LaFayette Reneau has produced estate-grown vinifera wines and received countless accolades and awards, including three Governor’s Cups, four coveted Jefferson Cups, and Gold from Riesling du Monde.
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