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Stone Mountain Vineyards Wins Gold -- Again
Dyke, VA, JULY 2007. For the second consecutive year, Stone Mountain Vineyards received a Gold
Medal at the Virginia State Fair Wine Competition. The 2006 Chardonnay, also known
as the "Stainless Steel Chardonnay" earned Gold over a field of over 139 other
Virginia wines in this the 16th year of the competition.
The effects of 2006 growing conditions can be seen the crisp clean lines of the Gold
medal winner. The warm days and cool nights in Stone Mountain's high altitude
vineyards combined with the rocky soils of the mountainside vineyards result in a
Chardonnay with an expressive fruit forward nose and a clean memorable finish.
Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, rather than oak
barrels, allows the fruit to fully express its character.
Thanks to rave reviews in other competitions as well as increased visitation Stone Mountain Vineyards is growing in reputation. Chris Breiner, Winemaker and Managing Partner of Stone Mountain Vineyards said, "I am very proud of the consistency of our winemaking across vintages. Working with Virginia pioneer, Gabriele Rausse, our goal is to grow wines that support Virginia as a leading wine region. I am humbled to receive Gold medals in two consecutive State Fair competitions and very proud of the volume of high caliber wines currently being produced in Virginia."
Established in 1998, Stone Mountain Vineyards is located 1,700 feet above sea level
in Dyke, Virginia along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Greene
County winery and tasting room are open for visitors and tastings Friday - Sunday 11
a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information visit their website
www.stonemountainvineyards.com or call 434-990-WINE.
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