NEW YORK CORK REPORT NAMES
TWO HUDSON-CHATHAM WINERY
WINES FOR 2009 WINES OF THE YEAR

The Hudson-Chatham Winery had wines nominated fo2 2009 Wines of the Year competion being sponsored by the New York Cork Report. The Baco Noir Reserve Casscles Vineyard 2008 and the Empire 2007 were both named as finalists in the Hudson River Region bracket of the New York State competition.

The competition will pit wines from the same region in three categories: white, red, and sprakling. One winner will be chosen for each region in those categories. The winners of each region will then be pitted against each other for the final winners - the other regions being Finger Lakes, Long Island, and Niagara Region.

From the finalist announcement:

Hudson-Chatham Winery 2007 Empire

Made with grapes from three vineyards in New York's three biggest wine regions blended in equal proportions — Long Island merlot, Finger Lakes cabernet franc and Hudson Valley Baco Noir. A great concept for a wine and each component contributes to the wines character.

Hudson-Chatham Winery 2008 Baco Noir

Black and sour cherry lead the way with hints of vanilla, cranberry and spice beneath. It's fruity, like you'd expect, but there is a depth and a richness here that made it stand out. The finish is longer than with many bacos as well.

The finalcomplete Hudson River Region bracket:
White Wines
Whitecliff Vineyard and Winery 2008 Awosting White
Benmarl 2008 Slate Hill White
Millbrook Vineyards 2008 Tocai Friulano

Reds
Hudson-Chatham Winery 2007 Empire
Hudson-Chatham Winery 2008 Baco Noir
Millbrook Vineyards 2007 Block Five East Pinot Noir

Sparkling
Clinton Vineyards NV Jubilee
Brotherhood Winery NV Blanc de Blancs

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