To read Allen's impressions of these wines, visit Īnaliese Paik, founder of the Fairfield Green Food Guide, served as a specialty food judge and was happy to see all of her picks for best products receive an award. All four of the wines chosen were awarded first place finishes in their respective categories. Allen, director of the Wine Institute of New England, shared the four wines from among her favorites that she picked as likely to appear in the winner's circle. "We applaud the CSFA for conducting the state's only competition that requires every wine to be made from 100% Connecticut grown fruit," said Motel, "and for recognizing the contribution of those wineries that work to produce these wines."Īfter participating in the judging last week, Renee B. The Connecticut Specialty Food Association (CSFA) received 28 submissions from 5 wineries. All of the wines submitted were required to be made from 100% Connecticut grown fruit. This was only the third year that Connecticut wines were included in what was formerly a food and non-alcoholic beverage competiton. "This is confirmation of the ability to create a quality wine that is also a genuine Connecticut product." "We are proud of our entire staff for all of their efforts and share with them the recognition for this achievement," stated George Motel, owner of Sunset Meadow Vineyards and vice president of the Connecticut Vineyard and Winery Association. We are pleased to report that Sunset Meadow Vineyards in Goshen, CT was awarded 2013 Wine Product of the Year for their outstanding 2010 Midnight Ice. The results of the 12th Annual Connecticut Specialty Food Product Awards Competition were announced this morning.
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