Wines win awards

Fresno State student-produced wines have again won international acclaim – including four gold medals, three best of class, and two best of variety – all from grapes grown in the San Joaquin Valley.  Leading the vintage awards are several new releases. 

The 2002 Fresno County Orange Muscat and 2003 San Joaquin County Primitivo Rosé – each with a gold medal, best of class and best varietal – led ten Fresno State wines that won honors at the 14th Annual 2004 New World International Wine Competition in Ontario.

Another highly-decorated wine was the 2002 California Syrah, winning a gold medal and best of class honors.  The fourth wine to receive a prestigious gold medal was the California Port Dessert Wine.

A total of 14 awards will be presented to Fresno State’s Department of Viticulture and Enology representatives at the Inland Empire Wine Extravaganza, Gold Medal Showcase and Auction in Ontario later this spring.