Opinion

Texas wineries win big in San Francisco

Congratulations to the Texas wineries that received medals earlier this month at the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. There were 40 medals awarded to Texas wineries, up from 22 last year. Lone Oak Winery was the only winery in the state to receive a Double Gold for its 2010 Viognier. Other awards are listed below and include the winery, category and price.

Gold

Brennan Vineyards

White Blush: 2010 Austin St. Comanche Rose, $12

Cabernet Sauvignon $15 to $19.99: 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, $17.50

Driftwood Estate Winery Muscat: 2011 Muscat Canelli, $16

Grape Creek Vineyards Petite Sirah $20 & Over: 2009 Petite Sirah, $26.95

Messina Hof Winery & Resort Other Unique Wines: Cream Sherry, Solare, $30

Silver

Brennan Vineyards Viognier Up to $19.99: 2010 Viognier, $17.50

Driftwood Estate Winery All Other White Varietals and Blends: 2011 Cuvee Blanc, $14

Grape Creek Vineyards

Muscat: 2010 Muscat Canelli, $16.95

Bordeaux Blends $30 to $39.99: 2009 Mosaic, $36.95

Llano Estacado Winery Tempranillo: 2010 Tempranillo, $16.99

Lone Oak Winery

Riesling: 2010 Semi Sweet Diamante Doble Riesling, $16.95

Muscat: 2010 Lepard Vineyard Moscato, $15.95

White Hybrid: 2010 Post Oak Vineyards Dry Blanc du Bois, $15.95

Bordeaux Blends $20 to $29.99: 2009 Lone Oak Vineyards Mosaic, $22.95

Messina Hof Winery & Resort

Primitivo 2010: Cerro Santo Vineyard Primitivo, $21.00

Bordeaux Blends $30 to $39.99: 2009 Paulo, $37.00

White Dessert: 2011 LH Muscat Young Vineyard Mistella, $14

Port: Port, $24

Singing Water Vineyard

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio $15 & Over: 2010 Pinot Grigio, $15.95

Rhone Other Varietals and Blends over $20: 2009 Freedom, $24.95

All Other Red Varietals/Blends $20 & Over: 2008 4 Blend Reserve Bordeaux Blend, $29

All Other Red Varietals/Blends $20 & Over: 2008 5 Blend Vintner's Collection, $35

Bronze

1836 All Other Red Varietals/Blends $20 & Over: 2008 1836, $34.99

Grape Creek Vineyards

Riesling: 2010 Riesling, $16.95

All Other White Varietals and Blends: 2010 Cuvee Blanc, $16.95

White Blush: 2010 Cabernet Blanc, $14.95

All Other Red Varietals/Blends up to $19.99: 2009 Cabernet Trois, $19.95

All Other Red Varietals/Blends $20 & Over: 2009 Cab/Syrah, $26.95

Messina Hof Winery & Resort

Muscat 2010: Merrill's Vineyard Muscat, $10

White Dessert: 2010 Riesling, $14

Singing Water Vineyard

Merlot $15 to $19.99: 2010 Merlot, $19.95

Bordeaux Blends $20 to $29.99: 2009 Texas Reserve, $27.95

Sister Creek Vineyards

Muscat, 2010 5 Star Vineyards Muscat Canelli: $12.75

Pinot Noir up to $19.99: 2009 Pinot Noir, $15.95

Merlot $15 to $19.99: 2009 Merlot, $15.95

All Other Red Varietals/Blends up to $19.99: 2009 3 Blend Red Bordeaux Blend, $18.95

Jennifer McInnis is the wine and spirits writer at the San Antonio Express-News. Follow her on Twitter @JenMcInnis or email jmcinnis@express-news.net.