Wine competition winners are a diverse lot
Briefly

The 2025 Sunset Wine Competition recognized diverse varietals and origins, with the Best White awarded to the 2024 Brockmeyer Family Wines Albariño from Walla Walla, WA. The Best Rosé was the 2024 Folded Hills Grenache from Santa Ynez. The prestigious Best Red and Best of Show honors went to the 2022 Pallas Blend from Imagery Estate in Cloverdale, CA. Alamitos Vineyards' 2024 'Laura's Love' Rosé gained significant accolades, winning three gold medals. A unique wine blend by winemaker George Troquato pushes traditional winemaking boundaries with rich flavor profiles.
The 2025 Sunset Wine Competition highlighted a variety of winning wines, starting with the Best White, the 2024 Brockmeyer Family Wines Albariño from Walla Walla, WA.
The 2022 Pallas Blend from Imagery Estate in Cloverdale, CA, was awarded Best Red and Best of Show, showcasing impressive competition among other red varietals.
Locally, Alamitos Vineyards in San Jose's Almaden Valley received accolades for their 2024 'Laura's Love' Rosé, earning gold medals in three competitions consecutively.
Winemaker George Troquato described a unique blend of Syrah, Touriga Nacional, and alvarinho as pushing the boundaries of traditional winemaking while being appealing in taste.
Read at The Mercury News
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