Schug Carneros Estate Named Top US Chardonnay in the French "Chardonnay Du Monde" Competition
- By CWF Sources
- Published 04/7/2005
- News
Schug Carneros Chardonnay was the only winery from the United States to receive a Gold Medal at the 2005 edition of the Chardonnay Du Monde competition held in France. In this year's competition 1090 Chardonnay samples from 37 countries were presented to a panel of international judges. While the 2003 Schug Carneros Chardonnay received a gold, their 2003 “Heritage Reserve” was awarded a silver. Only four other USA wineries received medals.WXPort
The Schug Carneros Chardonnay 2003 was ranked in 1st position out of 31 samples in its category (placing it in the top 64 out of the 1090 wines from all over the world).
Judges tasted in accordance with the international rules proposed by the International Vineyard and Wine Office (OIV), and they strictly followed quality assurance procedures.
Schug Carneros Estate Winery has won an award every year since first entering the competition. For the past six consecutive years they have won a Gold or Silver medal for their Chardonnays.
Editor’s note: For more information about Schug and other wineries in the Carneros region, visit the Napa and Sonoma sections in Taste California Travel’s Resource Directory. Also listed in the Resource Directory is information about lodging and dining opportunities in the area.
The Schug Carneros Chardonnay 2003 was ranked in 1st position out of 31 samples in its category (placing it in the top 64 out of the 1090 wines from all over the world).
Judges tasted in accordance with the international rules proposed by the International Vineyard and Wine Office (OIV), and they strictly followed quality assurance procedures.
Schug Carneros Estate Winery has won an award every year since first entering the competition. For the past six consecutive years they have won a Gold or Silver medal for their Chardonnays.
Editor’s note: For more information about Schug and other wineries in the Carneros region, visit the Napa and Sonoma sections in Taste California Travel’s Resource Directory. Also listed in the Resource Directory is information about lodging and dining opportunities in the area.