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The Record

205 medals.and counting

Super Tuscan 13 medals · 7 gold or better Double Gold, 100pts, California State Fair 2021
Toscanello 34 medals · 33 gold or better Platinum (Best of Show Nom.), Monterey International 2010
Barbera 25 medals · 20 gold or better Double Gold, Platinum, Monterey International 2023
Sagrantino 25 medals · 23 gold or better Double Gold, Platinum, Monterey International 2023
Merlot 17 medals · 15 gold or better Double Gold, San Francisco Chronicle 2024
Sangiovese 17 medals · 16 gold or better Double Gold, 94pts, Orange County Fair 2021
Primitivo 15 medals · 11 gold or better Double Gold, Finger Lakes International 2014
Malbec 14 medals · 14 gold or better Double Gold, Platinum, San Diego International 2024
Petite Sirah 13 medals · 11 gold or better Best of Show, Orange County Fair 2015
Cabernet Sauvignon 8 medals · 4 gold or better Gold, Monterey International 2015
Bianconello 5 medals · 2 gold or better Gold, Finger Lakes International 2017
Grapefather 4 medals · 3 gold or better Gold, San Francisco Chronicle 2025
Drop Dead Red 2 medals · 2 gold or better Gold, San Diego International 2022
Grapefather Red 2 2 medals · 2 gold or better Best of Class, 2017
Haunted Mansion 2 medals · 2 gold or better Double Gold, Orange County Fair 2024
Sinfonía 2 medals · 1 gold or better Gold, 90pts, Orange County Fair 2021
Chardonnay 1 medals · 1 gold or better Gold, El Dorado County Fair 2019
Claret 1 medals · 1 gold or better Gold, Consumer Wine Awards 2011
Family Secret 1 medals · 1 gold or better Double Gold, El Dorado County Fair 2022
Grapefather Red 1 1 medals · 0 gold or better Silver, 92pts, California State Fair 2015
La Dolce Vita 1 medals · 1 gold or better Gold, Orange County Fair 2016
NelloRosso NV 1 medals · 1 gold or better Gold, San Diego International 2024
Viognier 1 medals · 0 gold or better Silver, Orange County Fair 2021
Every medal

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The Record

Two hundred and five medals.

Since 2010, across thirty-five competitions, including a perfect hundred points at the California State Fair. Every mark behind these bottles is one he won.

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Toscanello

Toscanello

34 medals · 33 gold or better

Platinum (Best of Show Nom.), Monterey International 2010

12 vintages judged

2010 to 2024

All 34 medals
  • Platinum (Best of Show Nom.)Monterey International 2010Toscanello 07
  • Double GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2016Toscanello 13
  • Double GoldToast of the Coast International 2014Toscanello 11
  • Double GoldFinger Lakes International 2013Toscanello 10
  • Best of ClassConsumer Wine Awards 2015Toscanello 12
  • Best of Class of RegionCalifornia State Fair 2015Toscanello 12
  • Best of Glass, 93ptsOrange County Fair 2021Toscanello 19
  • Best of California Italian Red BlendCalifornia State Fair 2015Toscanello 12
  • Best of El Dorado CountyToast of the Coast International 2014Toscanello 11
  • GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2024Toscanello 21
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2024Toscanello 21
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2023Toscanello 17
  • GoldEl Dorado County Fair 2023Toscanello 18
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2022Toscanello 19
  • Gold, 91ptsOrange County Fair 2021Toscanello 17
  • GoldFinger Lakes International 2017Toscanello 13
  • GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2017Toscanello 14
  • GoldMonterey International 2017Toscanello 14
  • Gold, 95ptsCalifornia State Fair 2017Toscanello 14
  • GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2016Toscanello 12
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2016Toscanello 13
  • GoldMonterey International 2016Toscanello 13
  • GoldCalifornia State Fair 2016Toscanello 13
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2015Toscanello 12
  • Gold, 94ptsCalifornia State Fair 2015Toscanello 12
  • GoldPacific Rim International 2015Toscanello 12
  • GoldMt. Democrat, ED County Fair 2014Toscanello 11
  • GoldConsumer Wine Awards, Lodi 2013Toscanello 10
  • GoldSan Diego County Fair 2013Toscanello 10
  • GoldConsumer Wine Awards, Lodi 2012Toscanello 08
  • GoldEl Dorado County Fair 2012Toscanello 08
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2012Toscanello 09
  • GoldSan Diego International 2012Toscanello 09
  • Best Wine of El Dorado CountySan Diego County Fair 2013Toscanello 10
Barbera

Barbera

25 medals · 20 gold or better

Double Gold, Platinum, Monterey International 2023

9 vintages judged

2010 to 2023

All 25 medals
  • Double Gold, PlatinumMonterey International 2023Barbera 20
  • PlatinumMonterey International 2010Barbera 06
  • Double GoldCalifornia State Fair 2022Barbera 20
  • Double GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2017Barbera 13
  • Double GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2017Barbera 14
  • Best of ClassEl Dorado County Fair 2017Barbera 14
  • Best of ClassPacific Rim International 2013Barbera 10
  • Gold, 91ptsWinemaker Challenge International 2018Barbera 15
  • GoldMonterey International 2017Barbera 13
  • GoldEl Dorado County Fair 2017Barbera 14
  • GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2015Barbera 11
  • GoldFlorida State International 2015Barbera 11
  • Gold, 94 ptsCalifornia State Fair 2014Barbera 10
  • GoldWest Coast Wine Competition 2014Barbera 11
  • GoldNew York East Meets West 2014Barbera 11
  • GoldFinger Lakes International 2014Barbera 11
  • GoldMonterey International 2013Barbera 09
  • GoldPacific Rim International 2013Barbera 10
  • GoldLA International 2013Barbera 10
  • GoldMonterey International 2012Barbera 09
  • SilverOrange County Fair 2015Barbera 12
  • Silver, 88 ptsCalifornia State Fair 2015Barbera 12
  • SilverPacific Rim International 2015Barbera 12
  • Best Barbera of ShowWinemaker Challenge International 2018Barbera 15
  • Best Red of ShowPacific Rim International 2013Barbera 10
Sagrantino

Sagrantino

25 medals · 23 gold or better

Double Gold, Platinum, Monterey International 2023

9 vintages judged

2014 to 2024

All 25 medals
  • Double Gold, PlatinumMonterey International 2023Sagrantino 20
  • Platinum, 95ptsMonterey International 2017Sagrantino 14
  • Double Gold, 99ptsCalifornia State Fair 2019Sagrantino 16
  • Best of Class of AppellationCalifornia State Fair 2019Sagrantino 16
  • Best of ClassOrange County Fair 2015Sagrantino 12
  • Best of El Dorado CountyToast of the Coast 2016Sagrantino 13
  • Best of CountyToast of the Coast 2015Sagrantino 12
  • GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2024Sagrantino 21
  • GoldSan Diego International 2023Sagrantino 19
  • GoldLA International 2022Sagrantino 20
  • Gold, 94ptsOrange County Fair 2021Sagrantino 17
  • Gold, 93ptsCalifornia State Fair 2017Sagrantino 14
  • GoldToast of the Coast 2016Sagrantino 13
  • GoldMonterey International 2016Sagrantino 13
  • GoldMonterey International 2015Sagrantino 11
  • GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2015Sagrantino 12
  • GoldMonterey International 2015Sagrantino 12
  • GoldToast of the Coast 2015Sagrantino 12
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2015Sagrantino 12
  • GoldEl Dorado County Fair 2015Sagrantino 12
  • GoldWest Coast Competition 2014Sagrantino 11
  • GoldMonterey International 2014Sagrantino 11
  • GoldWomen Judges International 2014Sagrantino 11
  • Best Red of RegionCalifornia State Fair 2019Sagrantino 16
  • Best Sagrantino of CaliforniaCalifornia State Fair 2019Sagrantino 16
Merlot

Merlot

17 medals · 15 gold or better

Double Gold, San Francisco Chronicle 2024

9 vintages judged

2010 to 2025

All 17 medals
  • Double GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2024Merlot 21
  • Double GoldAmador Wine Competition 2022Merlot 19
  • Best of ClassCalifornia State Fair 2022Merlot 19
  • Best of ClassOrange County Fair 2015Merlot 12
  • GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2025Merlot 21
  • GoldSan Diego International 2024Merlot 21
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2022Merlot 19
  • GoldMonterey International 2022Merlot 20
  • GoldPacific Rim 2016Merlot 13
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2015Merlot 12
  • GoldCritics Challenge International 2013Merlot 10
  • GoldFlorida State Fair 2012Merlot 09
  • GoldCalifornia State Fair 2012Merlot 09
  • GoldLA International 2011Merlot 06
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2010Merlot 06
  • SilverCritics Challenge International 2014Merlot 11
  • SilverWest Coast Wine Competition 2014Merlot 11
Sangiovese

Sangiovese

17 medals · 16 gold or better

Double Gold, 94pts, Orange County Fair 2021

10 vintages judged

2010 to 2025

All 17 medals
  • Double Gold, 94ptsOrange County Fair 2021Sangiovese 18
  • Double GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2016Sangiovese 12
  • GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2025Sangiovese 22
  • GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2024Sangiovese 21
  • GoldAmador Wine Competition 2022Sangiovese 18
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2016Sangiovese 12
  • GoldCalifornia State Fair 2016Sangiovese 12
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2016Sangiovese 13
  • GoldCalifornia State Fair 2016Sangiovese 13
  • GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2014Sangiovese 10
  • GoldPacific Rim International 2014Sangiovese 11
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2013Sangiovese 10
  • GoldLong Beach Grand Cru 2013Sangiovese 10
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2012Sangiovese 09
  • GoldConsumer Wine Awards 2011Sangiovese 06
  • GoldCalifornia State Fair 2010Sangiovese 07
  • Best Sangiovese of CaliforniaCalifornia State Fair 2010Sangiovese 07
Primitivo

Primitivo

15 medals · 11 gold or better

Double Gold, Finger Lakes International 2014

10 vintages judged

2010 to 2022

All 15 medals
  • Double GoldFinger Lakes International 2014Primitivo 11
  • Best of ClassLos Angeles International 2017Primitivo 14
  • GoldEl Dorado County Fair 2022Primitivo 19
  • GoldSan Francisco Chronical 2020Primitivo 20
  • GoldLos Angeles International 2017Primitivo 14
  • GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2014Primitivo 11
  • GoldPacific Rim International 2014Primitivo 11
  • GoldSan Diego International 2013Primitivo 10
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2013Primitivo 10
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2012Primitivo 09
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2010Primitivo 05
  • SilverSan Francisco Chronicle 2018Primitivo 15
  • SilverWinemaker Challenge International 2018Primitivo 15
  • SilverFinger Lakes International 2015Primitivo 12
  • SilverCalifornia State Fair 2011Primitivo 08
Malbec

Malbec

14 medals · 14 gold or better

Double Gold, Platinum, San Diego International 2024

3 vintages judged

2020 to 2024

All 14 medals
  • Double Gold, PlatinumSan Diego International 2024Malbec 20
  • Double Gold, PlatinumSan Diego International 2023Malbec 20
  • Double Gold, PlatinumSan Diego International 2022Malbec 19
  • Double GoldOrange County Fair 2024Malbec 21
  • Double GoldLA International 2023Malbec 20
  • Double Gold, Best of CaliforniaCalifornia State Fair 2023Malbec 20
  • Double GoldCalifornia State Fair 2022Malbec 19
  • Best of Class, 99ptsCalifornia State Fair 2022Malbec 19
  • GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2024Malbec 21
  • GoldLA International 2024Malbec 21
  • GoldMonterey International 2023Malbec 20
  • GoldOrange County Competition 2022Malbec 19
  • Gold, 90ptsOrange County Fair 2021Malbec 19
  • GoldAmador Wine Competition 2020Malbec 19
Petite Sirah

Petite Sirah

13 medals · 11 gold or better

Best of Show, Orange County Fair 2015

7 vintages judged

2011 to 2024

All 13 medals
  • Best of ShowOrange County Fair 2015Petite Sirah 12
  • Double GoldCalifornia State Fair 2011Petite Sirah 06
  • Best of Class (Red Varietal)Orange County Fair 2015Petite Sirah 12
  • GoldEl Dorado County Fair 2024Petite Sirah 21
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2015Petite Sirah 12
  • Gold (92pts)LA International 2015Petite Sirah 12
  • GoldSan Francisco International 2013Petite Sirah 09
  • GoldCritics Challenge International 2013Petite Sirah 10
  • GoldConsumer Wine Awards, Lodi CA 2012Petite Sirah 08
  • GoldFinger Lakes International 2012Petite Sirah 08
  • GoldConsumer Wine Awards 2011Petite Sirah 06
  • BronzeEl Dorado County Fair 2017Petite Sirah 13
  • Best Petite SirahCritics Challenge International 2013Petite Sirah 10
Super Tuscan

Super Tuscan

13 medals · 7 gold or better

Double Gold, 100pts, California State Fair 2021

10 vintages judged

2010 to 2024

All 13 medals
  • Double Gold, 100ptsCalifornia State Fair 2021Super Tuscan 18
  • GoldLA International 2024Super Tuscan 21
  • GoldMonterey International 2023Super Tuscan 20
  • GoldSan Diego International 2015Super Tuscan 12
  • GoldMonterey International 2015Super Tuscan 12
  • GoldFlorida State International 2014Super Tuscan 11
  • GoldMt. Democrat Competition 2014Super Tuscan 11
  • SilverFinger Lakes International 2017Super Tuscan 14
  • SilverSan Francisco Chronicle 2016Super Tuscan 13
  • SilverFinger Lakes International 2016Super Tuscan 13
  • SilverConsumer Wine Awards, Lodi 2012Super Tuscan 08
  • SilverOrange County Fair 2010Super Tuscan 07
  • BronzeOrange County Fair 2010Super Tuscan 05
Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

8 medals · 4 gold or better

Gold, Monterey International 2015

6 vintages judged

2011 to 2017

All 8 medals
  • GoldMonterey International 2015Cabernet Sauvignon 12
  • GoldSan Francisco International 2013Cabernet Sauvignon 09
  • GoldSan Diego International 2013Cabernet Sauvignon 10
  • GoldLA International 2011Cabernet Sauvignon 07
  • SilverSan Francisco Chronicle 2017Cabernet Sauvignon 13
  • SilverSan Francisco International 2017Cabernet Sauvignon 13
  • SilverFlorida State 2014Cabernet Sauvignon 11
  • SilverPacific Rim International 2014Cabernet Sauvignon 11
Bianconello

Bianconello

5 medals · 2 gold or better

Gold, Finger Lakes International 2017

4 vintages judged

2014 to 2021

All 5 medals
  • GoldFinger Lakes International 2017Bianconello 15
  • GoldEl Dorado County Fair 2017Bianconello 15
  • SilverOrange County Fair 2021Bianconello 18
  • SilverFinger Lakes International 2016Bianconello 14
  • SilverLodi Consumer Wine Awards 2014Bianconello 12
Grapefather

Grapefather

4 medals · 3 gold or better

Gold, San Francisco Chronicle 2025

3 vintages judged

2021 to 2025

All 4 medals
  • GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2025Grapefather 21
  • GoldSan Francisco Chronicle 2023Grapefather 20
  • GoldSan Diego International 2023Grapefather 20
  • SilverOrange County Fair 2021Grapefather 18
Drop Dead Red

Drop Dead Red

2 medals · 2 gold or better

Gold, San Diego International 2022

2 vintages judged

2021 to 2022

All 2 medals
  • GoldSan Diego International 2022Drop Dead Red
  • Gold, 90ptsOrange County Fair 2021Drop Dead Red
Grapefather Red 2

Grapefather Red 2

2 medals · 2 gold or better

Best of Class, 2017

1 vintages judged

2017

All 2 medals
  • Best of Class 2017Grapefather Red 2
  • Gold 2017Grapefather Red 2
Haunted Mansion

Haunted Mansion

2 medals · 2 gold or better

Double Gold, Orange County Fair 2024

1 vintages judged

2024

All 2 medals
  • Double GoldOrange County Fair 2024Haunted Mansion (1)
  • GoldEl Dorado County Fair 2024Haunted Mansion (1)
Sinfonía

Sinfonía

2 medals · 1 gold or better

Gold, 90pts, Orange County Fair 2021

2 vintages judged

2014 to 2021

All 2 medals
  • Gold, 90ptsOrange County Fair 2021Sinfonía 18
  • SilverRiverside International 2014Sinfonía 13
Chardonnay

Chardonnay

1 medals · 1 gold or better

Gold, El Dorado County Fair 2019

1 vintages judged

2019

All 1 medals
  • GoldEl Dorado County Fair 2019Chardonnay 17
Claret

Claret

1 medals · 1 gold or better

Gold, Consumer Wine Awards 2011

1 vintages judged

2011

All 1 medals
  • GoldConsumer Wine Awards 2011Claret 07
Family Secret

Family Secret

1 medals · 1 gold or better

Double Gold, El Dorado County Fair 2022

1 vintages judged

2022

All 1 medals
  • Double GoldEl Dorado County Fair 2022Family Secret 18
Grapefather Red 1

Grapefather Red 1

1 medals · 0 gold or better

Silver, 92pts, California State Fair 2015

1 vintages judged

2015

All 1 medals
  • Silver, 92ptsCalifornia State Fair 2015Grapefather Red 1
La Dolce Vita

La Dolce Vita

1 medals · 1 gold or better

Gold, Orange County Fair 2016

1 vintages judged

2016

All 1 medals
  • GoldOrange County Fair 2016La Dolce Vita
NelloRosso NV

NelloRosso NV

1 medals · 1 gold or better

Gold, San Diego International 2024

1 vintages judged

2024

All 1 medals
  • GoldSan Diego International 2024NelloRosso NV
Viognier

Viognier

1 medals · 0 gold or better

Silver, Orange County Fair 2021

1 vintages judged

2021

All 1 medals
  • SilverOrange County Fair 2021Viognier 19
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