About the Competition
CAVE’s Amateur Winemakers Competition is held every year to encourage amateur winemakers and is open to any amateur home winemaker. The Competition will be run by Monty Haltiner. Monty has over 20 years of experience in the adult beverage industry in Colorado. He became a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers in 2007. From 2010 to 2011, he served as a retail representative of the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board, appointed by Governor Bill Ritter. He has volunteered to run the Wine Aroma Wheel at the Colorado Mountain Festival and has judged amateur and professional wine competitions for several years. Monty has been a CAVE Board member since 2015.
Judging is done by blind tasting. Entrants will receive written comments from judges. An Awards Presentation will be held in conjunction with the VinCO Conference and Trade Show (VinCO Registration is not included with competition entry) Amateur winemakers and their guests are invited to attend the Reception, panel discussion, and luncheon free of charge.
2022 Amateur Winemakers Competition Results
BEST OF SHOW
Lars Eriksson ● 2020 ● Syrah
DOUBLE GOLD
Lars Eriksson ● 2020 ● Syrah
Kevin McClaury ● 2021 ● Sous Sol Chambourcin
GOLD
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● LTAO Cranberry Wine
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ●Blueberry Wine
Chuck Gower and Cheryl DiPanfilo ● 2019 ● Cabernet Sauvignon
Chuck Gower and Cheryl DiPanfilo ● 2019 ● Retirement Red
Kevin Harney ● 2020 ● California Dreamin’
Maison Jaquet ● 2020 ● Maison Jaquet CF Blend
Kevin McClaury ● 2020 ● Big Bold & Beautiful
Kathleen Ondrus ● 2015 ● Cabernet Sauvignon
Kathleen Ondrus ● 2019 ● Petite Syrah
Greg Ross ● 2021 ● Bulldog Red
Chris and D Scott ● 2021 ● Peach Rhubarb
Greg Stricker ● 2021 ● Traminette
Greg Stricker ● 2021 ● Chardonel Bin 2
SILVER
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● UTAO Raspberry Port
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● Cranberry Wine
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● Blackberry Port
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● LTFO Blackberry Port
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● LTFO Cranberry Wine
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● LTAO Blueberry Port
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● LTFO Peach Wine
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● Apricot Wine
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● LTAO Blackberry Port
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● Blueberry Port
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● Peach Wine
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● LTFO Blueberry Wine
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● LTAO Peach Wine
Chuck Gower and Cheryl DiPanfilo ● 2017 ● Retirement
Red
Chuck Gower and Cheryl DiPanfilo ● 2017 ● Zinfandel
Chuck Gower and Cheryl DiPanfilo ● 2021 ● Cabernet Sauvignon
Ronald Faleide ● 2017 ● Cabernet Sauvignon
Angela Jones ● 2021 ● Sauvignon Blanc
Kevin McClaury ● 2020 ● Dumpster Fire Red
Kathleen Ondrus ● 2021 ● Brianna
Kathleen Ondrus ● 2020 Crimson Cabernet
Greg Ross ● 2021 ● Walker River Estate Bulldog Pink
SILVER (continued)
Greg Ross ● 2019 ● Walker River Estate Zweigelt Rouge
Greg Stricker ● 2021 ● Seyval
BRONZE
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● UTAO Peach Wine
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● UTAO Cranberry Wine
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● LTFO Blueberry Port
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● LTFO Raspberry Port
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● UTAO Apricot Wine
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● UTAO Blueberry Wine
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● LTFO Apricot Wine
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● LTAO Blueberry Wine
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● UTAO Cranberry Port
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● LTFO Cranberry Port
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● LTAO Raspberry Port
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● UTAO Blackberry Port
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● UTAO Blueberry Port
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● LTAO Apricot Wine
Andrew Boal ● 2021 ● Raspberry Port
Chuck Grower and Cheryl DiPanfilo ● 2018 ● Cabernet Sauvignon
Chuck Grower and Cheryl DiPanfilo ● 2019 ● Zinfandel
Jean Corriveau ● 2021 ● Elderberry (oaked)
Jesse Fabula ● 2021 ● Plum Riesling
Jesse Fabula ● 2021 ● Chardonnay
Ronald Faleide ● 2018 ● California Syrah
Ronald Faleide ● 2018 ● California Pinot Noir
Dwight Kinnes ● 2021 ● Traminette
Len Kusovac ● 2019 ● Jeanette
Kevin McClaury ● 2020 ● How Did I End Up Here Chambourcin
Kathleen Ondrus ● 2021 Traminette Dry
Kathleen Ondrus ● 2020 ● Malbec Rose’
Kathleen Ondrus ● 2021 ● Traminette
Kathleen Ondrus ● 2021 ● Aromella
Daniel Pfretschner ● 2020 ● Cabernet Franc
Greg Ross ● 2021 ● Walker River Estate Gruner Veltliner
Ivan Schlutz ● 2021 ● Louisa X
Chris and D Scott ● 2021 ● German Rhubarb
Chris and D Scott ● 2021 ● Carmel Apple
Chris and D Scott ● 2021 ● Ginger Peach Cobbler
Greg Stricker ● 2021 ● Vignoles
Greg Stricker ● 2019 ● Norton Bin 1
Greg Stricker ● 2020 ● Chambourcin Bin 1
Shauna Runchy and TsenYing Hong ● 2020 ● Blaufrankish
Shauna Runchy and TsenYing Hong ● 2020 ● Cabernet Sauvignon
Brian Tyne ● 2021 ● WineTyne Pinot Noir