– 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