HAZLITT 1852 VINEYARDS HOMESTEAD RESERVE RIESLING WINS GOLD AT THE RIESLING DU MONDE COMPETITION IN FRANCE
Hector, NY (February 5, 2008) — On February 4, 2008, The Riesling du Monde International Riesling Competition in Strasbourg, France announced that Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards was bestowed the Gold Medal in the Grand Cru category for its Homestead Reserve Riesling – 2006 vintage. In July 2007, the Homestead Reserve Riesling was also named Best in Class and awarded Double Gold at the 2007 Long Beach Grand Cru International Wine Competition in California.
“Once again, the Finger Lakes wine region continues to demonstrate its skill in crafting some of the finest Rieslings available” comments Doug Hazlitt, Vice-President of Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards. “To be judged and awarded Gold by this international panel of experts confirms our ability to compete against and surpass winemakers from around the world – right here in New York State.”
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyard’s Homestead Reserve Riesling grapes are hand-selected from family heritage vines growing adjacent to the Eastern shore of Seneca Lake. This dryer style Riesling brings aromas of ripe pear and tropical fruit that lead to full citrus and mineral flavors that linger on the palate. Limited to 600 cases, Hazlitt 1852 Vineyard’s Homestead Reserve Riesling is currently available in retail throughout New York State and can be purchased online on the Hazlitt website at www.hazlitt1852.com. The Homestead Reserve Riesling retails for $17.99/bottle.
The Riesling Du Monde is one of the premier international wine competitions focusing specifically on the Riesling varietal. Its 2008 competition featured 514 Riesling submissions representing 300 wineries from 13 countries. All submissions are tasted blindly under bailiff supervision. The 230 international jury members were composed of oenologists, wine producers, wine merchants, restaurateurs, certified wine tasters and wine journalists.
About Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
The Hazlitt family has been growing superb grapes on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake, NY for over 150 years. Established in 1984, Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards continues the family tradition of award-winning viticulture and wine production. Its internationally-renowned wines include Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Franc, Schooner Red and White, White Stag, Bramble Berry and Lame Duck sparkling wine. Most notably, Hazlitt is infamous for its Red Cat and White Cat – two of the most popular and best-selling New York State wines available. For more information, please visit: www.Hazlitt 1852.com or www.redcatwine.com.