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Holy Cross Abbey wines win 11 medals
Posted: May 20, 2010 1:53 PM by Bea Karnes, News First 5
Updated: May 20, 2010 1:53 PM
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City won eleven medals at the 23rd Annual Taster's Guild Wine Competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The Abbey won three gold, seven silver and one bronze in the international competition. Over 2,200 wines from 10 countries and 32 states competed.
"By sponsoring this wine judging event, it is the objective of Taster's Guild to give the consumer a reference point in choosing quality wine values", said Tasters Guild President Joe Borello.
The award winning wines are available in the tasting room at the winery.
GOLD
2008 Colorado Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
2008 Colorado Cabernet Franc
2008 Monterey Chardonnay
SILVER
2008 Colorado Merlot
2008 Colorado Merlot Reserve
2008 Colorado Merlot Divinity
2007 Colorado Cabernet Sauvignon
Colorado Nouveau
Vineyard Sunset
American Riesling
BRONZE
2006 Colorado Merlot
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