Keswick Vineyards wins BEST OF CLASS at Pacific Rim International Wine Competition

April 22, 2004
Contact: Contact: Christie Shaps
(434) 244-3341
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Judges at California’s recent Pacific Rim International Wine Competition awarded the 2002 Chardonnay of Keswick Vineyards “Best of Class.” Out of 2207 wine entries, Keswick’s Chardonnay was considered the best Chardonnay in the competition from the 2002 vintage. Over 70% of the wines entered were from California wineries. The results will be posted online at http://www.nationalorangeshow.com/wine_competition.htm.

Judges designated the “Best of Class” award “to those wines that have scored significantly higher than other gold medal wines in the same class. The award is to recognize those wines the judges believe to have special characteristics over and above the other gold medal recipients.”

Keswick Vineyards is owned by Al and Cindy Schornberg, who chose the historic Edgewood estate for their vineyard site when they discovered that the unique terroir of Keswick produces wines of exceptional quality. The winemaker hand selected only the best quality fruit to create this Chardonnay. Barrel fermented and aged “sur lies” in French oak barrels for six months, the result is a soft and elegant wine.

Keswick Vineyards is located just north of Charlottesville, Virginia on Route 231 in Keswick. Wine is available for sale by phone at (434) 244-3341 or online at www.keswickvineyards.com.