Michael Botner is a Wine Connoisseur residing in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia

Cellars of the World Kelowna 2011

Wine Competition for Kelowna’s International Wine Exhibition

  • A panel of 18 experienced wine judges chaired by Michael Botner assessed 136 wines.
  • The competition took place on Friday, March 5 at the Coast Capri Hotel.
  • The award-winning wines will be available for tasting at the International Wine Exhibition on March 11 at the Coast Capri Hotel
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Champagne and Sparkling wine
GOLD** Henriot Brut Souverain, Champagne, France** NV $59.99

** BEST OF SHOW WHITE **

SILVER De Bortoli Emeri Pink Moscato, Australia NV $16.99
SILVER Sumac Ridge Stellar’s Jay Brut, Okanagan Valley       2006 $26.99
BRONZE Cristalino CAVA Brut, Spain            NV $13.99
Off-Dry White
GOLD Arrowleaf Snow Tropics Vidal, Okanagan Valley 2009 $14.99
GOLD Gray Monk Riesling, Okanagan Valley                          2009 $16.99
SILVER Arrowleaf Bacchus, Okanagan Valley            2009 $15.99
BRONZE Nollen Notorious Rooster Riesling, Germany 2009 $13.99

Sweet white

GOLD Nk’Mip Cellars Qwam Qwmt Riesling Icewine, Okanagan Valley 2009 $60.00
SILVER Volcanic Hills Chardonnay Icewine, Okanagan Valley 2008 $49.90
BRONZE Hester Creek Late Harvest Pinot Blanc, Okanagan Valley        2009 $15.99

Dry Riesling/Alsatian varietals

GOLD Wild Goose Gewürtztraminer, Okanagan Valley          2009 $18.99
SILVER Bounty Crystal White Gewürtztraminer, Okanagan Valley        2008 $19.90
BRONZE Wild Goose Riesling, Okanagan Valley                           2009 $18.99
BRONZE Wild Goose Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley       2009 $18.99
BRONZE Orofino Pinot Gris, Similkameen Valley 2010 $19.90
Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
GOLD Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand      2009 $19.99
SILVER Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand     2010 $19.99
BRONZE Cousino-Macul Sauvignon Gris, Chile            2009 $17.99
Chardonnay
GOLD Burrowing Owl Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley            2008 $25.00
GOLD CedarCreek Platinum Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley               2008 $29.90
SILVER Nk’Mip Qwam Qwmt Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley               2008 $16.99
BRONZE Gray Monk Chardonnay Unwooded, Okanagan Valley 2009 $16.99
BRONZE Oyster Bay Chardonnay, Marlborough, New Zealand 2009 $19.99
Other Dry White
GOLD Arrowleaf First Crush, Okanagan Valley 2009 $13.99
SILVER Conundrum, California      2008 $24.99
BRONZE Oliver Twist Viognier, Okanagan Valley         2009 $20.00
BRONZE Hester Creek Semillon/Chardonnay 2009 $15.99
Rose
GOLD CedarCreek Rosé, Okanagan Valley 2010 $17.90
Pinot Noir
GOLD Meiomi Belle Glos Pinot Noir, California Coast            2008 $27.99
SILVER CedarCreek Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley                      2008 $26.90
BRONZE CedarCreek Platinum Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley 2007 $39.90
BRONZE Nk’Mip Qwam Qwmt Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley 2008 $29.99
BRONZE Burrowing Owl Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley 2009 $30.00
Merlot
GOLD Oliver Twist Proprietor’s Reserve Merlot, Okanagan Valley 2008 $28.00
GOLD Bonitas Merlot, Okanagan Valley   2008 $40.00
SILVER Burrowing Owl Merlot, Okanagan Valley 2008 $30.00
BRONZE Kalala Organic Merlot, Okanagan Valley 2007 $28.95
BRONZE Arrowleaf Merlot, Okanagan Valley               2008 $17.99
BRONZE CedarCreek Platinum Merlot, Okanagan Valley          2007 $34.90
Cabernet Sauvignon/ Cabernet Franc/single varietal
GOLD ** Burrowing Owl Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley **

2008

$33.00

** BEST OF SHOW RED **

SILVER Burrowing Owl Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley 2008 $30.00
BRONZE Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 2008 $19.99
BRONZE Hester Creek Reserve Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley 2007 $25.99
Bordeaux varietals/ Meritage blends
GOLD Burrowing Owl Meritage, Okanagan Valley 2008 $45.00
SILVER Inniskillin Dark Horse Vineyard Meritage, Okanagan Valley 2007 $24.99
SILVER Nk’Mip Qwam Qwmt Meritage                        2007 $29.99
BRONZE Orofino Beleza, Similkameen Valley              2008 $33.90
Shiraz/Rhône varietals
GOLD Fetish The Watcher, Barossa Valley, Australia 2008 $24.99
SILVER Jackson-Triggs Gold Series SunRock Vineyard Shiraz, Okanagan 2008 $34.99
SILVER Razor’s Edge Shiraz 2008, Australia                               2008 $14.99
BRONZE Henry’s Drive Pillar Box Reserve Shiraz, South Australia           2007 $24.99
Other Red
GOLD The View Red Shoe, Okanagan Valley           2009 $14.50
SILVER Ruffino Il Ducale Toscano, Italy                     2007 $19.99
BRONZE  La Mozza I Perazzi Morellino di Scansano, Italy         2007 $24.99
Fruit Wine
GOLD Rustic Roots Mulberry Pear, Similkameen Valley                        2008 $28.90
SILVER Forbidden Fruit Pomme Desirée Iced Apple, Similkameen Valley2009$30.00
SILVER Rustic Roots Santa Rosa , Similkameen Valley            2008 $27.90
BRONZE Forbidden Fruit Impearfection, Similkameen Valley 2008 $22.00
BRONZE Forbidden Fruit Cerise d’Eve             2009 $30.00

Fortified wine

GOLD Sumac Ridge Pipe 2006 $24.99
SILVER Wild Goose 2009 Black Brant 2009 $19.99


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