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Rappahannock Cellars Cabernet Franc – BEST IN THE WORLD

at the 2008 San Francisco International Wine Competition

HUNTLY, VA, JUNE 30, 2008 – Rappahannock Cellars 2006 Cabernet Franc was awarded a “DOUBLE GOLD” medal and named “Best in it’s Category” at the 2008 San Francisco International Wine Competition. Best of Category defines the wine as the Best Cabernet Franc. The 2006 Cabernet Franc was also recently awarded a Double Gold” at the Tasters Guild International Wine Competition.

Additionally, Rappahannock Cellars was awarded a gold medal for it’s 2007 Viognier and a bronze medal for it’s 2007 Seyval Blanc. Rappahannock has also been awarded gold, silver and bronze medals at a variety of competitions so far this year including the Finger Lakes International Competition, the National Womens Wine Competition, the Pacific Rim International, and the San Diego International Wine Competition.

“It is always an honor for our wines to be recognized in such a significant way by an esteemed competition such as the San Francisco International Competition” remarked Rappahannock’s proprietor John Delmare. “It’s especially significant that both our Cabernet Franc and Viognier, were honored in light of the growing prominence of these varietals in Virignia. These awards continue to be a great compliment to our winemaking team, consisting of winemaker Jason Burrus and vineyard manager Tom Kelly. After making wine in California and Europe, this is Jason’s first chance to truly showcase his talents in Virginia. What a terrific coming out party!”

The San Francisco International Wine Competition, the largest, most influential international wine competition in America, is judged by a prestigious panel of nationally recognized wine experts. Judging is based on a blind, consensual procedure, ensuring that its rigor and integrity remain the nation’s most respected competition.

Rappahannock Cellars has been producing award winning wines for over 9 years in Virginia; after John Delmare relocated his family’s winery from the Santa Cruz Mountains of California to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

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