“This year’s list of top wines from the PA Sommelier Judgment doesn’t just demonstrate the varietal diversity we have in Pennsylvania, it highlights the multiple wine regions that are spread across the state with top wines coming from the Southeast, North Central, and Northwest,” notes Jennifer Eckinger, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Winery Association. In addition to Fero’s Saperavi, top wines in the 2019 Judgment included a 2018 Albariño from Maple Springs Vineyard, a 2017 Teroldego from Mazza Vineyards, and a 2016 Carmine from Wayvine Winery & Vineyard. ![]() While the Best wines from both the 20 PA Sommelier Judgment demonstrate a consistent level of quality from Central European varietals Riesling and Grüner Veltliner, the complete 2019 list underscores the diversity of exceptional viniferas produced across the Commonwealth. The coveted saber awards were presented during a private tasting at Talula’s Daily on Monday, October 21, as members of the region’s food and wine community gathered to celebrate PA Wine Month and to raise a glass to Pennsylvania winemakers. The Flickerwood Wine Cellars 2017 Riesling takes home Best White. ![]() For the second year in a row, Best Red is awarded to Fero Vineyards & Winery, this time for their 2017 Saperavi. The Galen Glen Winery 2018 Riesling, produced in the Lehigh Valley, tops the list as Best in State. PHILADELPHIA - After months of anticipation, the Pennsylvania Winery Association announces 2019’s Best wines determined in the PA Sommelier Judgment, a blind-tasting of locally produced vinifera wines judged by a panel of top sommeliers. Two Rieslings and a Saperavi receive the 2019 PA Sommelier Judgment saber awards.
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