Competition Report - 14 July 2008
by Bob Weirich

Ramona Valley grapes were the stars of the night at last evening's Ramona Valley Vineyard Association second annual Lum Eisenman Wine Competition which was held at Rosa and Gerry Cordiano's winery. It takes good grapes to make good wine and the verdict from the well respected panel of judges was that of the 52 wines entered, all of which are required to contain a minimum of 85% Ramona Valley grapes, was that most of the wines were very good.

The judges, Lum Eisenman, Mike Menghini, Jim Jenkins, John Alonge, Gus Visgirda, and Pete Anderson, praised the efforts of all the vintners, both professional and amateur, who entered and singled out several, including Cactus Star Vineyards, Pamo Valley vineyards, Woof'n Rose Winery, Adobe Vineyard, and Hellenback Ranch for their excellent entries.

In all a total of 29 medals were awarded (9 silver and 20 bronze). Don Kohorst of Pyramid Vineyards, the chairman of the competition committee, termed the event a success and encouraged all winemakers using Ramona Valley grapes to enter their wines next year and have their wines evaluated. " the feedback one receives from the judges can only make for better wines coming out of the Ramona Valley AVA."
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Update - 7 July 2008

CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR AWARDS BANQUET

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Update - 10 June 2008

• Judging is complete. Results are being tallied.
• Winners will be announced at the Awards Banquet - Sunday 13 July 2008 at the Ramona Sizzler (6PM). Half of the seats are already taken. If you don't already have a reservation, send a check for $20 per person to:
• Ramona Valley Vineyard Association
• c/o Carolyn Harris
• 910 Gem Lane
• Ramona CA 92065

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