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Press Release
Rooster Hill Merlot, Riesling and Cayuga Win Bronze
at the 27th Annual International Eastern Wine Competition
Penn Yan, NY, June 2003 — The International Eastern Wine Competition (IEWC), one of the largest and most competitive tastings in North America, awarded Rooster Hill Vineyards bronze medals in three of the competition's most popular - and difficult - categories: Vinifera Red, Vinifera White and Interspecific Varietals.
Established in 1975, the 27th annual International Eastern Wine Competition took place May 19-21 at the Corning Museum of Glass, in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Judges are comprised of wine-knowledgeable professionals, media specialists and winemakers who represent major East Coast markets from Miami to Toronto. Each year the competition culminates in "Summer Bouquet," a public tasting of the winning wines, served by winery designates. This year Summer Bouquet will take place on June 13, 2003.
"We are incredibly pleased to be recognized in our first year of production," said Amy Hoffman, General Manager of Rooster Hill Vineyards. "These awards speak volumes about the commitment Barry Tortolon our Winemaker, and our entire team has made to making outstanding wines."
Using superlative French and American oak barrels for controlled aging, a DiFrechesci Press and Milani Crusher / de-Stemmer for production, Rooster Hill produced 2,000 cases in their inaugural run, purchasing Riesling and Cayuga grapes from local vineyards and Merlot grapes from vineyards on the north fork of Long Island.
In 2002, Rooster Hill planted their Savina Estate with Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Lemberger and expects to harvest as early as 2004. The Catherine Estate, planted this year, is at a slightly higher elevation, and includes Lemberger, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Gewurztraminer.
Awards:
Vinifera Red
BRONZE - Rooster Hill Merlot — over $15 sub-category
Vinifera White
BRONZE - Rooster Hill Riesling — dry (0 - 0.7% r.s.) sub-category
Interspecific Varietals
BRONZE - Rooster Hill Cayuga — Cayuga sub-category
About Rooster Hill
Located in Penn Yann on Keuka Lake, one of the several well-known wine towns in the Finger Lakes Region, Rooster Hill vineyards fuses sun, soil and local winemaking traditions into ultra-premium vinifera wines. Founded in 2000, Rooster Hill is an emerging producer of some of the region's finest wines. Rooster Hill focuses on growing premium Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Lemberger and Guwerztraminer and Pinot Noir grapes with an emphasis on quality to produce award-winning wines. For more information about Rooster Hill, please visit www.roosterhill.com or contact Amy Hoffman at (315) 536-4773.
About the International Eastern Wine Competition
Established in 1975 to judge and promote all wines marketed in the United States and Canada, the International Eastern Wine Competition, in its 27th year, provides a means to compare and give recognition to wines produced in many different wine regions of the world.
Today, it is one of the largest and most competitive tastings in North America, annually awarding nearly 50 percent of eligible entrants in a given year. The event has earned a well-justified reputation for the quality of its organization, judgments and awards.
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals with neck ribbons are awarded in eight major categories: Vinifera Generic & Sparkling, Vinifera White, Vinifera Red, Interspecific Varietals, Native Generic/Blends And Sparkling, Native Varietals, Dessert, Fruit Wines.
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Contact:
Amy Hoffman
315-536-4773
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