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Connecticut Produces World Class Wines

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Some of the world's best wines are now produced at U.S. wineries and the State of Connecticut produces world class wines that have won international and regional awards. Yes, although it has taken over thirty years but it can now be safely said that "Connecticut does produce world class wines". Some of the notable vineyards include those that can be found by going to the Vineyards, Wine and Cheese website. And we will discuss some of the award winning Connecticut wines in this article. In the past few years, the following Connecticut vineyards and wineries that have been recognized at regional and international wine judging contests:

• Connecticut Valley Winery
  • 25 medals at the 2011 Big E Northeast Gold Wine Competition. Connecticut Valley Winery is now one of the most award-winning wineries in a single competition in the world!
  • 2011 Black Bear has won two international gold medals and is 2011’s International Eastern Wine Competition’s highest ranking ruby port in the United States and Canada.
  • 2009 – Best Small Winery in the Northeast – Big E Northeast Gold Wine Competition
• Sunset Meadow Vineyards
  • SMV CHARDONNAY took GOLD in the 2012 International Wine Competition
  • SMV CHARDONNAY took 2012 International Eastern Wine Competition Gold Medal Winner
  • SMV CHARDONNAY took 2012 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Bronze Medal Winner
  • More awards...
• Bishop's Orchards Winery
  • 1 Gold, 2 Silvers, 1 Bronze Medal Won at 2010 Grand Harvest Competition
  • 4 Silver, 6 Bronze Medals Won at 2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
  • 1 Silver, 5 Bronze Medals Won at 2010 International Eastern Wine Competition
  • 1 Gold, 2 Silvers, 5 Bronze Medals Won at 2009 International Eastern Wine Competition
  • 6 Medals Won at 2009 Amenti del Vino International Wine Competition
  • 7 Medals Won at 2008 International Eastern Wine Competition
• Black Rock Vintners
  • 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon - Second Release - Bronze Medal Winner
    • 2008 World Wine Championship
    • 2008 International Eastern Wine Competition
      2008 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
  • 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon - Gold Medal Winner - 2005 International Eastern Wine Competition
  • 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon - Silver Medal Winner - 2008 World Wine Championship
  • 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon - Silver Medal Winner - 2008 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
  • 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon - Silver Medal Winner - 2008 Indy International Wine Competition
  • 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon - Bronze Medal Winner - 2008 New World International Wine Competition

The list above is just a partial list of the award winning Connecticut wines produced at the vineyards in the state. A state that is becoming a world class wine region with a growing list of U.S. Wineries recognized around the world.

Find out about all of the Connecticut Wine Trail Vineyards and Wineries by visiting: http://CTwineTrail.VineyardsWineAndCheese.com You make the decision. Does Connecticut produce world class wines? Taste and decide by visiting your local wine store in Connecticut and visit one of the CT Wine Trail vineyards to taste what we believe is some of the best world class wines that you will ever taste.