Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Boxed Wine Winners - California State Fair Wine Competition

The California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition is the oldest wine competition in North America, and claims to be the most prestigious as well. Boxed wines are judged side by side with 750 ml bottles, and this year (Aug 11 - Sept 4) there are five boxed medal winners.

Here are the 2006 boxed wine winners, and their awards and ratings. (Check out all the winners here.)

Killer Juice Chardonnay 2005
California, Central Coast (South)
3 liter box, $17.99
Silver 88 points

Black Box Chadonnay 2005
California, Monterey County
3 liter box, $18.00
Bronze 87

Fish Eye Pinot Grigio 2005
California
3 liter box, $14.99
Silver 92

Glen Ellen Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2004
California
3 liter box, $14.99
Silver 92

Black Box Merlot 2003
California
3 liter box $18.00
Bronze 86


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