Al and Hugh discuss some of the winning wines in the Maryland Governor's Cup Competition. Click on the image for the list.
The Wines
Crow Barbera Rosé '16
A full-flavored rosé with bright red fruit flavors
Price: Less than $20
Quality: ** 1/2
Boordy Pinot Gris '16
An elegant, lean pg with pronounced mineral and lime flavors
Price: Less than $20
Quality: **1/2
Old Westminster Chardonnay '16
A white Burgundy taste alike, creamy texture, citrus and mineral notes
Price: $20-$40
Quality: ***
Great Shoals Hard Plum '16
A crowd-pleasing bubbly, ideal as an aperitif, delicate and flavorful
Price: Less than $20
Quality: ** 1/2
Big Cork Cab Franc '15
A very impressive red, tastes like a big St. Emilion from a big year
Price: $20-$40
Quality: ***
Cool Ridge Cool Red '15
Governor's Cup winner, a medium bodied red blend, Loire-like
Price: $20-$40
Quality: ***
Black Ankle Terra Sol '16
A gorgeous golden wine, based on Gruner Veltliner
Price: $40-$60
Quality: ***
