– Following the success of the their 2016 Cabernet Franc, Catoctin Breeze Vineyard in Thurmont has won the 2019 Comptroller’s Cup with their 2017 Estate Cabernet Franc. Standing out from 165 competing wines from 31 wineries, this Cabernet Franc took top honors in its own style category before being selected as “Best in Show.”
Other high honors were awarded to wines that earned the “Best in Class” designation. These winning entries are indicative of the quality wines being produced in Maryland and showcase the care and intent of the state’s wine makers.
BEST IN CLASS MEDALS
White: Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards • Legacy 2017
White Blend: Big Cork Vineyards • Russian Kiss 2018
Rosé: Port of Leonardtown Winery • Chaptico Rosé
Red: Catoctin Breeze Vineyard • Estate Cabernet Franc 2017
Red Blend: Port of Leonardtown Winery • Captain’s Table 2016
Off-Dry: Big Cork Vineyards • Vidal Blanc 2018
Sweet: Far Eastern Shore Winery • Ruby NV
Dessert: Janemark Winery & Vineyard • Sweet Heidi 2017
Mead Blend: Loew Vineyards • Honey & Grape NV
Fruit: Red Heifer Winery • Blueberry NV
GOLD MEDALS
Big Cork Vineyards • Black Label Vintner Select Cabernet Franc 2016
Big Cork Vineyards • Cabernet Franc 2017
Big Cork Vineyards • Meritage 2017
Big Cork Vineyards • Muscat Cannelli 2018
Big Cork Vineyards • Russian Kiss 2018
Big Cork Vineyards • Russian Kiss 2017
Big Cork Vineyards • Saignee Rosé 2018
Big Cork Vineyards • Vidal Blanc 2018
Boordy Vineyards • Chardonnay 2017
Cabin Vineyard • Cabin Vineyard Red 2016
Cabin Vineyard • Guest 2014
Catoctin Breeze Vineyard • Estate Cabernet Franc 2017
Crow Vineyard & Winery • Crow Club Select NV
Far Eastern Shore Winery • Ruby NV
Janemark Winery & Vineyard • Sweet Heidi 2017
Knob Hall Winery • Prestige 2015
Loew Vineyards • Honey & Grape NV
Port of Leonardtown Winery • Captain’s Table 2016
Port of Leonardtown Winery • Chaptico Rosé
Port of Leonardtown Winery • Red Lot 16 NV
Red Heifer Winery • Blueberry NV
Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards • Legacy 2017
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard • Comus 2016
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard • Pinot Grigio 2017