Canadian Wine Challenge 2006
presents
The Icewine Olympics
Judged by Michael Vaughan

The following are the results of  the judging of the Canadian Wine Challenge 2006.
To see the National Post feature from January 14, 2006 click here.
Note that all medal winners are definitely worth drinking.

Gold Medal Winners [17 Items]

Riesling Icewine
[Gold] Henry of Pelham 2004 Riesling Icewine (W,V #430561 - $54.95 - 375 mL)
[Gold] Peller Estates 2004 Riesling Icewine Andrew Peller Signature Series (#981175 - $70.00 - 375 mL)

Vidal Icewine
[Gold] Inniskillin 2004 Vidal Icewine Oak Aged (W #534396 - $110.00 - 375 mL)
[Gold] Inniskillin 2004 Vidal Icewine (W,V #551085 - $54.95 - 375 mL)
[Gold] Stonechurch 2004 Vidal Icewine (#477596 - $29.95 - 200 mL)
[Gold] Lakeview Cellars 2004 Vidal Icewine (W,V #522672 - $19.95 - 200 mL) [CWC Best Value Icewine]
[Gold] Salmon River Cellars 2004 Vidal Icewine (W - $34.95 - 375 mL)
[Gold] Hillebrand Estates 2004 Vidal Icewine Trius ($44.95 - 375 mL)
[Gold] Vineland Estates 2004 Vidal Icewine ($42.00 - 375 mL)
[Gold] Pillitteri Estates 2004 Vidal Icewine (W,CV #401448 - $20.00 - 200 mL)

Gewurztraminer Icewine
[Gold] Palatine Hills 2004 Gewurztraminer Icewine (W - $30.00 - 200 mL) [CWC Best White Icewine]
[Gold] Malivoire 2004 Gewurztraminer Icewine (W #542530 - $38.00 - 200 mL)

Cabernet Franc Icewine
[Gold] Inniskillin 2004 Cabernet Franc Icewine (W,CV #623728 - $89.95 - 375 mL)
[Gold] Jackson Triggs 2004 Cabernet Franc Icewine Proprietors’ Grand Reserve (W,CV #593962 - $74.95 - 375 mL)
[Gold] Pillitteri Estates 2004 Cabernet Franc Icewine (W,V #674812 - $35.00 - 200 mL)

Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine
[Gold] Palatine Hills 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine (W - $100.00 - 375 mL) [CWC Best Red Icewine]

Merlot Icewine
[Gold] Pillitteri Estates 2004 Merlot Icewine (W - $50.00 - 200 mL)

Silver Medal Winners [19 Items]

Riesling Icewine
[Silver] Coyote’s Run Estate Winery 2004 Riesling Icewine (W - $45.00 - 375 mL)
[Silver] Inniskillin 2004 Riesling Icewine (W,CV #623835 - $69.95 - 375 mL)
[Silver] Cave Spring 2004 Riesling Icewine (W,CV #447441 - $59.95 - 375 mL)

Vidal Icewine
[Silver] Lailey Vineyard 2004 Vidal Icewine (W #591438 - $28.00 - 200 mL)
[Silver] Southbrook 2004 Vidal Icewine Triomphus (W - $79.95 - 375 mL)
[Silver] Jackson Triggs 2004 Vidal Icewine Proprietors’ Grand Reserve (W,V #594010 - $45.95 - 375 mL)
[Silver] Chateau des Charmes 2004 Vidal Icewine (W #565861 - $25.00 - 200 mL)
[Silver] Magnotta 2004 Vidal Icewine VQA Lake Erie North Shore (375 mL)
[Silver] EastDell Estates 2004 Vidal Icewine (W - $39.95 - 375 mL)
[Silver] Peller Estates 2004 Vidal Blanc Icewine Oak Aged Andrew Peller Sign. Series (#981613 - $60.00 - 375 mL)
[Silver] Birchwood Estate 2004 Vidal Icewine (W - $29.95 - 375 mL)

Gewurztraminer Icewine
[Silver] Birchwood Estate 2004 Gewurztraminer Icewine (W - $59.95 - 375 mL)
[Silver] Royal DeMaria 2004 Gewurztraminer Icewine ($89.95 - 375 mL)

Cabernet Franc Icewine
[Silver] Henry of Pelham 2004 Cabernet Franc Icewine (W,V #672402 - $39.95 - 200 mL)
[Silver] Stoney Ridge 2004 Cabernet Franc Icewine ($59.95 - 375 mL)
[Silver] EastDell Estates 2004 Cabernet Franc Icewine (W - $54.95 - 375 mL)
[Silver] Birchwood Estate 2004 Cabernet Franc Icewine (W - $65.00 - 375 mL)
[Silver] Caroline Cellars 2004 Cabernet Franc Icewine (W - $32.00 - 200 mL)

Shiraz Icewine
[Silver] Pillitteri Estates 2004 Shiraz Icewine (W - $50.00 - 200 mL)

Bronze Medal Winners [11 Items]

Riesling Icewine
[Bronze] Jackson Triggs 2004 Riesling Icewine Proprietors’ Grand Reserve (W,CV #593970 - $62.95 - 375 mL)

Vidal Icewine
[Bronze] Kittling Ridge 2004 Vidal Blanc Icewine (#563247 - $42.95 - 375 mL)
[Bronze] Konzelmann Estate 2004 Vidal Icewine (W,CV #476192 - $44.45 - 375 mL)
[Bronze] Colio Estate 2004 Vidal Icewine CEV (#467472 - $39.95 - 500 mL)
[Bronze] Huff Estates 2004 Vidal Icewine (375 mL)
[Bronze] Fielding Estate Winery 2004 Vidal Icewine (W - $26.00 - 200 mL)
[Bronze] Pelee Island 2004 Vidal Icewine (375 mL)
[Bronze] Legends Estates 2004 Vidal Icewine (W - $28.00 - 200 mL)
[Bronze] De Sousa Cellars 2004 Vidal Icewine (375 mL)

Cabernet Franc Icewine
[Bronze] Peller Estates 2004 Cabernet Franc Icewine Andrew Peller Signature Series (#981639 - $80.00 - 375 mL)
[Bronze] Malivoire 2004 Cabernet Franc Icewine (W,CV #685602 - $34.00 - 200 mL)

Availability Code:
W = Winery Only
V = Vintages (currently available)
CV = Coming to Vintages (not yet available)