Awards
and Press
from Chrysalis Vineyards
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Awards
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(Almost) BREAKING NEWS!!! Our 2001 Chrysalis Vineyards Viognier was awarded BEST OF SHOW - WHITE WINE at the 2002 San Diego National Wine Competition. This judging event is the largest and one of the most prestigious American wine competitions in the world. In the crowded field of 2050 American wines submitted for judging by a panel of 33 top wine experts (including four Masters of Wine), our elegant 2001 Viognier was deemed the best white wine in America! Viognier, the extraordinary Northern Rhone varietal, offers wonderful tropical, citrus and peach aromas and flavors, and with balanced acidity and alcohol, is one of the finest white wines of the world. The promise of the alluring fragrances explodes on the palate with fruit that is clean and fresh. This wine's elegant, balanced feel in the mouth finishes with long and polished flavors. Fermented sur lie and aged to perfection in French oak barrels and presented in our distinctive antique Burgundy bottles, this Viognier represents the epitome of Chrysalis Vineyards' commitment to excellence in every aspect of the grape growing and winemaking. Our 2000 Chrysalis Vineyards Viognier has continued in it's predecessor's footsteps by winning Best in Show in the annual Vinifera Wine Growers Association Competition, beating out almost 200 other entries. Chrysalis Vineyards is proudly displaying the Jefferson Perpetual Wine Loving Cup in our Tasting Room. In addition our 2000 Chardonnay is a silver medal winner. Our 1999 Chrysalis Vineyards Viognier was named Best in Show in the 2000 Virginia State Fair Virginia Wine Competition, taking top honors as the best wine produced in the state! In addition, our 1999 Chardonnay is a gold medal winner. Take a look at the complete listing of all award winners to see the many fine competitors, and you'll understand why we are so excited.
Interview with Jenni McCloud on the 2000 Harvest Visions Magazine -- a noted journal of the worlds of art, style and leisure -- recently assessed our Viognier. Read what they had to say in their review of this exciting wine. Chrysalis Vineyards' 1997 Viognier was featured among the selection of fine wines served at the 2000 Virginia Winemaker's Dinner at the Trellis Cafe Restaurant & Grill in Williamsburg, Virginia. See photographs of this celebration of Virginia wines and winemakers. Read about the buzz on Virginia wines in Wine Today's recent article. Wine Today, a service of the New York Times, features both photos and commentary about developments at Chrysalis Vineyards. A review of our winery and wines is also available in DCity Mag, a compendium of current happenings and events in the Washington, D.C. area. Our label is featured in a recent issue of Vineyard & Winery Management. Read the entire article. Guy Bell, a graduate of Le Academie de Cuisine, reviewed Chrysalis Vineyards in his weekly wine column for the Potomac News. Jennifer McCloud gave a presentation at the combined annual meeting of the Virginia Vineyards Association and the Virginia Horticultural Society regarding advances in viticulture technology and pest control for vineyards. Read what others are saying! |
Chrysalis Vineyards is pleased to announce that our first two
wines submitted for the Virginia Governor's Cup Competition have been awarded
Silver Medals! Both our 1999 Chrysalis Vineyards Viognier and our 1999
Chrysalis Vineyards Chardonnay received these prestigious honors. These wines and
other fine Chrysalis selections are available now -- check our