February 25th, 2017 – Fauquier County’s Third Annual Wine Tasting & Competition attracted 500 attendees and 14 local wineries to Airlie on Saturday, February 25th.
The event, sponsored by the Fauquier County Department of Economic Development and hosted by Airlie, featured two competitions: a professional tasting by three certified wine judges, and a “People’s Choice” competition that determined winners by popular vote. Each competition had four categories, and seven different wineries took home awards.
Following are the official results of the competition:
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS
- BEST RED
Chateau O’Brien Winery
2012 Limited Reserve Tannat (2011 vintage $54) - BEST WHITE
Blue Valley Vineyards
2015 Estate Sauvignon Blanc - INDUSTRY/WINE BUYERS BEST
Blue Valley Vineyards - BEST IN SHOW
Chateau O’Brien Winery
2012 Limited Reserve Tannat