Twelve wines have been chosen for the 2013 Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Excellence in British Columbia Wines, the Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor announced this week.

“The outstanding quality of wines in British Columbia impresses our wine judges each year and makes the selection increasingly difficult,” said Guichon. “This year’s winners represent the best of the exceptional wines from our province.”

This year was the largest competition in the 11-year history of the awards, with 402 wines submitted from 109 wineries across the province. The winners are:

Hester Creek Estate Winery
Block 3 Reserve Cabernet Franc 2010

Inniskillin Okanagan Vineyards Winery
Riesling Icewine 2011

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery
Cabernet Franc 2010

Church & State Wines
Coyote Bowl Syrah 2010

Stoneboat Vineyards
Pinot Noir 2010

 

Eau Vivre Winery – Cawston
Pinot Noir 2010

Red Rooster Winery – Naramata
Reserve Viognier 2012 and Reserve Syrah 2010

Stag’s Hollow Winery – OK Falls
Cachet No. 03 Limited Edition 2010

Synchromesh Wines – OK Falls
Storm Haven Vineyard Riesling 2011

Wild Goose Vineyards and Winery – OK Falls
Mystic River Vineyard Pinot Blanc 2012

Calona Vineyards – Kelowna HQ
Artist Series Pinot Noir 2011