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AWOnews

A forum for the exchange of news and opinions on home winemaking in Ontario.

In This Issue

• Don Panagapka follows the first Gap’s Corner, which talked about developing an award winning club, with a new article that focuses more on individual achievement. Don shares his secrets on how to be successful at the AWO competition.
• An article on a kit that helps non-winemakers to learn more about the intricacies and value of blending.
• An article on super premium beers - high in alcohol, abundant complex flavours and stratospheric prices.
• Information on the program and registration for the 2008 AWO Festival in Hamilton.

Spring 2008 ‐ Volume 47

AWO COMPETITION 2007: FINAL RESULTS

Grand Champion Club:

1) KW Winemakers Guild		2960 points
2) Niagara Vine to Wine Circle		2370 points
3) St Thomas Grapebusters		1888 points
4) Kawartha Krushers		1852 points
5) Lakeview Wine Club		1728 points

Grand Champion Winemaker: Don Panagapka, KW Winemakers Guild

1) Don Panagapka		5 G / 9 S / 5 B = 1192
2) Jim Lloyd		3 G / 6 S / 5 B = 818
3) Steve McDonald		1 G / 7 S / 5 B = 676
4) Brian Williams		2 G / 7 S / 1 B = 640
5) Mervin Quast		1 G / 5 S / 7 B = 628
6) Steve Kampers		2 G / 5 S / 4 B = 626

Grand Champion Brewer: Mervin Quast, Capital Amateur Winemakers

Best Brew in Show: Klaus Asmus, Brampton, Brown Ale

Grand Champion Cidermaker: Don Panagapka, KW Winemakers Guild, 2006 Cider

Best Red Table Wine: Alvaro D’Antonio, Lakeview, Red Blend – 2004 Baco/Merlot Blend

Best White Table Wine: Steve Kampers, West Toronto Vintners, White Blend – 2005 Gewurztraminer / Riesling Blend

OGGMB Best Ontario Red Table Wine: Don Panagapka, KW Winemakers Guild, Cab Family – 2002 Merlot

OGGMB Best Ontario White Table Wine: Brian Williams, Niagara Vine to Wine, White Hybrid – 2006 Vidal

Fran Arthurs Trophy – Best White Wine from Concentrate / Kit: Vince Cortese, Wine Express, White Blend – 2005 Wine Kitz

“Buzz” Arthurs Trophy – Best Red Wine from Concentrate / Kit: David Beattie, Cambridge, Syrah / Rhone Blend – 2005 Vineco Showcase Limited Release

Central Ontario Vinicultural Area Best Table Wine: Martin Nygard, 2006 White Hybrid – Nygard Vineyard

2007 Medal Results:

Total Entries: 799
Gold: 37
Silver: 261
Bronze: 254 - John Peters
Merit: 145 - Chief Steward

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2007 Club Points
AWO Wine Historical 2007
Final results 2007 By Class
Final results 2007 By Club
Final results 2007 By Person

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