The 2024 Wine Natty was judged February 17th in Asheville, North Carolina.
The National Champion Best-in-Show award-winning wine is the 2019 Estate Syrah from Miramonte Winery in Temecula, California.
This 2019 Estate Grown and Produced Syrah was awarded 93 points and double gold medals!
WSET Diploma Certified Head Judge John Zimmerman stated, “A well done wine!”
Judge Morgan Clendenen noted, “well made,” and judge Sharon Kelly scored it at 94 points.
American Wine Society Certified and mega-experienced Head Judge Bill Fish commented, “well balanced and well made!”
A few highlights for the 2019 Estate Syrah; ABV: 14% Blend: 95% Syrah 5% Petit Sirah AVA: Temecula Valley Retail Price: $75.00
What our Judges Smelled and Tasted; Aromas of blueberry, plum, and spice. Well balanced on the palate with layered notes of blueberry, plum, raspberry, cherry, vanilla, spice, and oak!
Second year in a row a California wine had won The Wine Natty!
Congratulations to Miramonte Winery! 🥇🥇