Holy Cross Abbey Winery. Photo courtesy of Colorado.com
The Winemaker Challenge International Competition Recognizes Holy Cross Abbey Wines
Local winemakers Holy Cross Abbey has been notified that seven of their wines have received gold medals at the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition in San Diego, California and another seven wines have received silver medals.
“This competition differs from others because the judges are fellow Winemakers,” said Winemaker Jeff Stultz. “To receive such high awards, judged under much scrutiny, is definitely an honor.”
The seven gold medalist wines vinted by the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey in Cañon City:
- Is 2022 Chardonnay (93 points)
- 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (91 points)
- As Above So Below: The Theurgist (91 points)
- As Above So Below: The Astrologist (90 points)
- Riesling (90 points)
- Vineyard Sunset (90 points)
- Wild Cañon Harvest (90 points)
Renowned Sommelier and wine columnist Robert Whitely started The Winemaker Challenge Competition fourteen years ago, along with several other international wine competitions in California. His weekly column “Wine Talk” was carried by Creators Syndicate and he was a monthly contributor to Reuter’s Vine Talk. Robert passed away in 2021, but his memory lives on in all the wine competitions he founded.
About the Gold Medal Wines
2022 Chardonnay
Loaded with beautiful, ripe fruit flavors of pear, green apple, citrus and hints of oak.
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Ripe black and red berries on the nose and palate. Sweet reception and a pleasant mouthfeel. Hints of mocha, caramel, cinnamon, and toasted oak. Bright tannins and a nice, long finish.
As Above So Below: The Theurgist
Light to medium bodied with polished tannins. Abundant red fruit and lightly oaked like a Chianti or Pinot Noir. Fun and approachable — magically delightful.
As Above So Below: The Astrologist
Snappy acidity up front with a semi-sweet mineral finish. Reminiscent of carnival lemonade, fun and refreshing in a way Nostradamus would never have predicted.
Riesling
Snappy acidity up front and a mineral finish. Full of honeysuckle, pear, apricot and nectarine in the nose and mouth.
Vineyard Sunset
A White Zinfandel blended with a splash of Riesling. Light and crisp, with hints of citrus, guava and watermelon in the nose.
Wild Cañon Harvest
A sweet rose table wine, light and fruity.
Seven Additional Wines by Holly Cross Abbey Scored Silver Medals:
2021 Cabernet Franc
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
2021 Merlot
2021 Merlot Reserve
2021 Revelation Proprietary Red Wine
2022 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve
As Above So Below: The Alchemist
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey’s award-winning wines are available in the tasting room in Cañon City as well as at select wine shops along the Front Range. Call 877-422-9463 (877-HCA-WINE) for information, hours, and directions, or email info@abbeywinery.com. You can also order the wines from the winery website, www.abbeywinery.com.
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey has won over 1,000 awards and medals in prestigious international wine competitions since its inception. Located in Cañon City, Colorado on pastoral and serene grounds, The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey is also nestled against the spectacular backdrop of the Wet Mountains.
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