Texas wineries earn more medals and recognition
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Karen and Paul Mitchell Bonarrigo of Messina Hof Winery are pictured. Messina Hof earned a gold, silver and bronze medal at the 2021 TEXSOM International Wine Awards held in late April.Cultivate PR / Cultivate PR
The 2021 TEXSOM International Wine Awards attracted almost 2,400 entries from 29 countries including the USA where 16 states had wines entered into the competition. The 44 wine judges sipped, slurped, swished and spat these wine during the judging on April 25, 26 and 27 at the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas.
Teams of these hand-picked, renowned wine judge tasted and judged about 70 to 80 wines per day. After the end of the wine spitting, judges awarded 89 Platinum Medals (equivalent to a Double Gold Medal), 189 Gold Medals, 731 Silver Medals, and 805 Bronze Medals. In addition, there were 89 entries that were nominated for the Judges Selection Award with 51
TEXSOM International Wine Awards Announces 2021 Winners May 20, 2021
TEXSOM International Wine Awards announces the results for the 2021 Awards, which took place April 25-27th at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas. The Awards garnered nearly 2,400 entries representing 29 countries and 16 US states. Suggested retail pricing of medal-winning entries ranged from US $2.50 to over US $300.00.
As a benefit to entrants, TEXSOM IWA enlisted the expertise and wisdom of judges from around the country and a professional production team to ensure accuracy and care for every beverage entered in the competition. Voices of those in the industry who work in restaurants and retail were invited to a behind the scenes opportunity called TEXSOM retreat to uniquely market Award winners. Retreat participants received mentorship from experienced writers and journalists on creating professional tasting notes that will showcase award-winning entrants in Featured Wine promot
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