Stone Mountain Vineyards Reaps More International Praise for Virginia Wine – 2000 Cabernet Franc Reserve Wins Silver; 2000 Chardonnay Reserve Wins Bronze

August 26, 2002
Contact: Chris Breiner (434) 990-9463

DYKE, VA — Stone Mountain Vineyards won a silver medal for its 2000 Cabernet Franc Reserve and a bronze medal for its 2000 Chardonnay Reserve at the recent Indy International Wine Competition, adding to the young Virginia winery’s growing list of international medals received this year.

Considered one of the largest and most respected wine competitions in the country, the Indy International Wine Competition featured more than 3,260 wines from 15 countries, which were judged by a 60-member panel of notable wine experts.

“We’re extremely pleased to win recognition for two of our wines at the Indy International Wine Competition,” said Chris Breiner, general manager of Stone Mountain Vineyards. “We are especially proud of our silver medal winner, our 2000 Cabernet Franc Reserve. It’s made with 100 percent cabernet franc grapes. Upon raising your glass, your nose will be greeted with a wonderful bouquet. It’s a very smooth, full-bodied wine with a slight hint of pepper in the finish. Our wine brings out the true character of the cabernet franc varietal. One sip will show why the varietal is quickly becoming popular in the U.S.

“The 2000 Chardonnay Reserve was barrel fermented in a combination of French and American oak. The combination of the two oaks provides a unique bouquet and body to truly highlight the characteristics of the fruit.”

The 2000 Cabernet Franc Reserve retails for $19.00; and the 2000 Chardonnay Reserve retails for $15.00 at the winery.

The medals represent another win this year not only for Stone Mountain Vineyards, but for Virginia. “These awards are yet another confirmation that the Virginia wine industry can produce notable, award-winning wines that are worthy of international praise and respect,” added Breiner.

Stone Mountain Vineyard is situated on  550  acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Greene County. Public tours and tastings are offered 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. The winery is located in Dyke, Va., approximately 30 minutes from Charlottesville and 2 hours from Washington, D.C., and Richmond. Telephone, mail and e-mail orders are accepted within Virginia. Additional information can be found online at www.stonemountainvineyards.com.

The Indy International Wine Competition is sponsored by the Indiana State Fair and coordinated by the Indiana Wine Grape Council based at Purdue University.

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