Crane Creek Vineyards' Hellbender Red wins a silver at the 2010 International Eastern Wine Competition
One of the oldest and largest competitions in the United States, the International Eastern Wine Competition is held each May in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The event judges over 2,200 entries with wines from 16 countries and 34 states. Crane Creek's 2007 Hellbender Red won a silver medal in the Norton category, making this bold red wine our most decorated varietal!
Crane Creek Vineyards wins a gold at the 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Crane Creek is very pleased to announce the results of the 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. This was the largest competition of American wines ever, with over 4,900 wines submitted and judged by a panel of 60 wine experts. There were 480 wines entered in the Native American Red category and our 2007 Hellbender Red (Norton) won the gold medal. Our second medal in the competition was a Bronze awarded to the 2008 Villard Noir in the Dry Rose category. Needless to say, we are very proud of the honor and recognition of Crane Creek Vineyards in this very prestigious event.
Crane Creek Vineyards awarded honors at the 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Crane Creek's 2007 Seyval Blanc won a silver medal at the largest competition of American wines in the world. No other Seyval Blanc
performed better at the competition.
Crane Creek was also honored with a bronze medal for their 2006 Hellbender Red made from Norton grapes.
The 2009 professional wine judging took place at the Cloverdale Citrus Fair during the week of January 5, 2009. Professional wine judges
representing trade, education, media, retail, and restaurants throughout the United States evaluated a record 4,736 wines entered by
wineries from across the country.
Wines were awarded as Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Double Gold (unanimous gold by the judges). In addition, there were Best of Class Awards
given for each of the wine judging categories, and the prestigious Sweepstake Awards for the top Sparkling, White, Pink, Red, &
Dessert/Specialty wines.
SPRING FESTIVAL
May 29, 2010
What a gorgeous day to celebrate our Spring Festival! Sixteen local artists were featured, plus great wine, great food, and lots of fun. The kids enjoyed our Kiddie Craft Tent and fishing...and some even caught fish! Thanks again everyone for making this an enjoyable day. And please mark your calendars for next year’s Spring Festival on Saturday May 28, 2011.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
April 24, 2010
This year’s Earth Day Celebration was successful for all of us given the circumstances that Mother Nature provided! Many people came out to celebrate in honor of the environment. Seven different local non-profit organizations chatted with people and gave out information on what they are currently doing to help the environment. We also had live art to entertain the participants, wonderful food prepared by our own Chef David and of course many different wines that you could sample. If you missed this year's celebration, we hope to see you next year! Please mark your calendar for Earth Day, Saturday April 23, 2011.
ANNUAL TOMATO FESTIVAL
Saturday, August 21st, 2010, 11am to 6pm
Celebrate the fruit of the other vine with your friends and family at Crane Creek Vineyards! Local restaurants and food vendors will be out giving away samples of their cuisine. Chef David and his Culinary Team will be preparing lunch for everyone with all things tomato. This is a great day of food and wine! Tickets will be sold at the door: adults $20, ages 13-20 $10, children under 12 free. Ticket price includes wine tasting, souvenir wine glass, lunch and admission to all of the activities.
Call the tasting room for more details.
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