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Established in 1975, the International Eastern Wine Competition (IEWC) has been regarded as one the
oldest and largest wine competitions in all of the United States.
By looking at wines produced across the nation and recognizing them for the high quality represented,
this annual event provides winners with an esteemed honor. Sponsored by Vineyard and Winery
Management and selected by a professional judging staff, this competition stacks one wine up against
many others allowing the creator(s) to benchmark their work.
This year, of the 102 wineries that were awarded, six of Maryland’s wineries took home a total of eight
bronze, twelve silver and four gold places.
A list of all the 2015 award winners follows:
Bordeleau Winery - Known as “The Water’s Edge,” Bordeleau Winery lies just south of Salisbury in
Eden, Maryland. Pairing a beautiful estate with world-class wines, specifically high quality dries, offers its
customers an experience like no other.
oldest winery on the eastern shore, produces high quality dry wines,
NV Malbec — Bronze
NV Petit Verdot — Silver
Crow Vineyard and Winery - Although entering for the first time, this Kennedyville winery appreciates
the IEWC for the competition it draws. Making it a point to send in local wines only, Crow Vineyard is very
excited to share their wins with their customers as well as continue to build a reputation of high quality
wines and add to the strong presence of Maryland wineries that placed in the competition.
2013 Vidal Blanc — Gold
2013 Reserve White Blend — Silver
Great Frogs Winery - Located in Annapolis, Great Frogs has won numerous international awards in
recent years, but remains focused on making a truly local product with a rustic approach. They produce
high quality artisan wines solely from estate and Maryland grown grapes.
2013 Chardonnay — Bronze
2013 Meritage — Bronze
2012 Watermen — Bronze
2012 Meritage — Silver
2013 Watermen — Silver

2. 2013 White Squall — Silver
2013 Maryland Red — Silver
Knob Hall Winery - A North Western winery located in the Cumberland Valley AVA, constantly strives to
make high quality wine. Taking part in the IEWC has given them the opportunity to present their wines
against other noteworthy bottles. Their competition winnings, two crisp whites that boast minerality, and a
Bordeaux-style red blend add to the positive comments they receive regularly from customers.
2013 Traminette — Bronze
2012 Prestige — Bronze
2013 Vidal Blanc — Gold
Port of Leonardtown Winery - Very pleased with how their wines were presented in the IEWC, the Port
of Leonardtown Winery, located in Leonardtown, once again entered with confidence. With their grapes
coming from Southern Maryland, this co-op entered multiple wines, specifically their gold-placed Petit
Verdot, that stood up well against the competition.
2012 Barbera — Bronze
2012 Petit Verdot — Gold
2011 Chambourcin Reserver — Silver
2013 Chardonnay — Silver
2013 Chambourcin — Silver
2012 Vidal Blanc — Silver
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard - Located in Dickerson and known for their Bordeaux-style blends,
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard has been part of the IEWC for a decade. Proud of the representation
provided by this competition, Sugarloaf Mountain, “feels their palettes are justified by their winning wines”,
says Tasting Room Manager, Susan Reed.
2012 Cabernet Franc Reserve — Bronze
2012 Cabernet Franc — Gold
2012 Comus — Silver
2013 Circe — Silver
For more information on the International Eastern Wine Competition, please visit http://
www.winecompetitions.com/.