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Here are the results for Umpqua wineries from the Sunset International Wine Competition: Abacela Best of Class & Gold – 2015 Albariño “This Oregon take on the white wine of Spain’s Rías Baixas region is a home run, with vibrant white peach, pear, and citrus fruit and complex hints of mineral, chamomile, and white pepper.” Silver – 2013 Fiesta Tempranillo Bronze – 2015 Muscat Bronze – 2015 Blanco Dulce   Henry Estate Winery Bronze – NV Veraison Bronze – 2014 Pinot Gris Bronze – 2015 Muller-Thurgau   Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards Best of Class & Gold – 2014 Smaragd Gruner Veltliner Silver – 2014 Winemaker’s Reserve Syrah Bronze – 2014 Masada Bloc Syrah

Here is a list of the winners of the professional judge’s medals and the people’s choice awards presented Saturday night during the 46th Greatest of the Grape wine event at Seven Feathers Casino in Canyonville.   Professional Judges Awards: Platinum Medal Jaxon Vineyards – 2012 Tempranillo Gold Medal Anindor – 2014 Gewürtztraminer Daisy Creek – 2013 Malbec Chateau Lorane – 2008 Petite Sirah Silver Medal Del Rio Vineyards – 2014 Pinot Gris Paul O’Brien – 2013 Pinot Noir HillCrest – 1998 Trop Spangler Vineyards –  2013 Malbec Troon – 2013 Zinfandel Best Food – Professional Judges Winner – O’Toole’s Pub Runner Up – The Gathering Place at Seven Feathers Best Restaurant/Winery Presentation – Decor Winner – Tolly’s Grill Runner Up

Here is a list of the winners of the professional judge’s medals and the people’s choice awards presented Saturday night during the 45th Greatest of the Grape wine event at Seven Feathers Casino in Canyonville: Loree Spangler, left, Laura Jones of Dino’s Ristorante in Roseburg, Ore., and Patrick Spangler display the ribbons that came with each of their People’s Choice awards at the Greatest of the Grape on March 7 in Canyonville, Ore. (Photo courtesy of Patrick Spangler/Spangler Vineyards)   Platinum Medal: Moonlite Winery 2013 Barbera Gold Medals: The Cellars at SOWI Chardonnay Anindor Vineyards 2013 Pinot Gris Hillcrest 2012 Le Grande Tempranillo Abacela Winery 2012 Malbec Silver Medals: Foris Vineyards 2013 Chardonnay Season Cellars 2013 Viognier Bradley Vineyards 2010

The 44th Annual Greatest of the Grape was held on March 1, 2014. This annual event is presented every year by the Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association. The following awards were granted Saturday night: PROFESSIONAL WINE JUDGES: 28 Southern Oregon wineries participated SILVER AWARD: Brandborg Vineyard & Winery for their 2012 Gewurztraminer Bradley Vineyards for their 2012 Riesling Hillcrest Winery & Distillery for their 2012 LePig Agate Ridge Vineyard for their 2011 Primitivo Season Cellars for their 2011 Malbec Wild Rose Vineyard for their 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon GOLD AWARD: Anindor Vineyards for their 2012 Gewurztraminer Chateau NonChalant for their 2011 Syrah Henry Estate Winery for their 2011 White Reisling Foris for their 2011 Maple Ranch Pinot Noir Misty Oaks Vineyard for

ABACELA 2012 Albariño • Umpqua Valley • $18 This crisp, clean varietal hails from Galicia in northwestern Spain, and it’s difficult to find renditions made in the States that taste like their delicious Spanish brothers. This one succeeds, thanks to the light hand of winemaker Andrew Wenzl. Drink it young—its flavors of green apple and zippy lemon zest are great with oysters.   BRANDBORG WINES 2011 Gewürztraminer • Umpqua Valley • $18 Terry and Sue Brandborg create beautiful wines in the newly established, cool-climate Elkton Oregon AVA. This bottle’s floral nose, stone-fruit flavors, full body, and generous acidity reveal the exciting potential of the region. Pair this beauty with Thai takeout—its weight and touch of sweetness can handle the spice.