Summer Sail Hefeweizen
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Wagner receives the 2008 Winery Award
Wagner was honored & pleased to be recognized at the 2008 Unity Banquet held on March 26 at Belhurst Castle. The Unity Banquet was created some 20 years ago by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation as a way to recognize, encourage, and celebrate cooperation among grape growers, wineries, grape juice producers and others to advance the entire industry. “Diversity is our strength, and unity is our power,” said Foundation President
Jim Trezise
. In addition to the “Unity Award”, several others have been added in different categories over the years.
The “Winery Award”— recognizing wineries which have advanced the widespread recognition and quality reputation of New York wines—was presented to Wagner Vineyards on the east side of Seneca Lake. Bill Wagner, who celebrated his 80th birthday last year, has always been an intrepid pioneer as a grape grower, winery owner, restaurant creator, and micro-brewery founder. Bill was present to receive the award, along with several family members and winemakers John Herbert & Ann Raffetto.
Congratulations to Karl Reinbold, game winner at our Cruisin' the Tropics event - his guess at the number of beads in the jar was closest (guess 1010; actual 1013!)
! GOLD • GOLD • GOLD !
Double Gold for 2006 Vidal Blanc Ice
at 2008 Finger Lakes International
2006 Vidal Blanc Ice also rated 87 by Wine Enthusiast:
"With its aromas of citrus & honey & its exuberant flavors of tropical fruit & toasted spice, this is both pretty & playful. Sweet but full of finesse, the wine has floral element that adds to its allure." (Dec 1, 2007)
Double Gold for Wagner 2006 Riesling semi-dry
at 2007 Great Lakes Wine Competition
as well as Gold at 2008 Pacific Rim International
Double Gold & Best of Class for Wagner 2006 Riesling Ice
at 2007 Golden Nose competition
Wine Spectator rating 89 for 2006 Riesling Ice
"Racy & very tangy, with superfresh citrus peel, quince, candied grapefruit & fresh-cut ginger notes that drive through the lengthy finish. Drink now through 2010." (Sept 30, 2007 Vol. 32, No.8)
Wine Enthusiast rating 89 for 2006 Riesling Ice
"This zesty icewine, with its lemon, spice & mineral backbone, offers a light & playful take on the dessert wine coveted by so many worldwide. Delicate & not overly sweet, this shows some restraint & subtlety, lending it to food pairing & solo sipping." (Dec 1, 2007)
2006 Riesling Ice also named one of
Top 10 Rieslings from United States at
2007 Canberra International Riesling Challenge
Wagner Brewing Co
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