SOUTH COAST WINERY TRIUMPHS WITH 15 AWARD-WINNING WINES AT THE 16TH ANNUAL WINEMAKER CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
SECURES PRESTIGIOUS PLATNIUM AWARD FOR 2019 MERLOT SOUTH COAST AND SIX GOLDS
TEMECULA, Calif. — South Coast Winery, owned by the Carter family, announces it is the proud recipient of 15 winning wines, which were entered into the 16th Annual Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition judged on April 13 and 14 by 12 highly esteemed winemaker judges — makers who brought together a broad set of experiences with varieties and regions that resulted in a balanced look at the wines being judged.
Among the “Top 35” Platinum winners, South Coast’s 2019 Merlot South Coast was first blind tested by competition director Rich Cook who maintains the top award winners all showed keen attention to basic soundness and to nuance and style. His tasting notes and comments about 2019 Merlot South Coast say “This is wine that will remind you of everything that is great about merlot — like its rich berry and cherry fruit aromas and flavors, presented here with gentle winemaking influence that adds a little vanilla and a little brown spice. Faint dried herb notes add depth, the finish lingers pleasantly…Well done!”
“Kudos to our winemaking team on winning a Platinum, six Gold and eight Silver awards in this outstanding international competition,” said Jeff Carter, president of Carter Hospitality. “We also send our deep appreciation to Rich Cook and his winemaker competition team.”
A complete list of winners and other Winemaker Challenge Competition information is available at https://www.winemakerchallenge.com.
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About South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
The only state winery to claim the title of California Winery of the Year five times at the California State Fair Wine Competition, South Coast Winery sets the gold standard for excellence amongst California wineries, earning more than 3,000 awards since its inception in 2003. Situated on 63 lush acres, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa offers a breathtaking retreat for wine tours, romantic getaways and group events with 132 rooms and villas, a working winery and tasting room, gift shop, full-service spa and restaurant.
South Coast Winery is family-owned and offers a broad portfolio of 45 wine labels, the majority of which are available for sampling in its main tasting room — from robust reds such as Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Petit Syrah, Merlot and Pinot Noir to whites including Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Riesling. Also available are sparkling wines, dessert wines and other specialty offerings. The winery employs a staff of skilled winemakers, including master winemaker Jon McPherson and winemaker Javier Flores, both with decades of experience in the wine industry. For more information, visit www.southcoastwinery.com.
About Carter Hospitality Group
Established in 2011, Carter Hospitality Group, LLC. is a family-owned hospitality company with four hotels and resorts as well as three wineries across the United States. Based in Orange County, California, the company manages and owns a portfolio of luxury properties including South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Temecula, California; Carter Estate Winery and Resort, Temecula California; and Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa, Texas Hill Country. Carter Hospitality Group additionally serves as the owner-franchisee for Red Lion Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista South, Orlando Florida. For more information, visit www.carterhospitality.com
