November 25, 2024
Minnesota Winery Takes Gold: Rolling Forks Vineyards Recognized for Cold-Climate Excellence
Rolling Forks Vineyards, a small, family-owned winery nestled in the heart of Minnesota, proudly announces that we have clinched gold for two of our wines at the 29th annual Catad’Or World Wine Awards. Our wines, Marquette and Lady Slipper, stood out in this prestigious international competition held in Santiago, Chile.
The Catad’Or World Wine Awards, recognized as the most important wine competition in Latin America, attracted over 1,000 entries from 17 countries. Endorsed by the International Organization of Vineyard and Wine (OIV) and the Asociación de Ingenieros Agrónomos Enólogos de Chile (ANIAE), the competition is also a member of VINOFED.
And The Winners Are...
- Marquette: A bold, complex red wine crafted from the Marquette grape, a cold-hardy variety developed by the University of Minnesota. (89/100 points)
Aroma Intensity: 7/8, Aroma Genuineness: 5/6, Aroma Quality: 14/16, Taste Intensity: 8/8, Taste Genuineness: 5/6, Taste Quality: 20/22, Taste Persistence: 7/8, Color: 9/10, Visual Genuineness: 5/5 - Lady Slipper: An elegant, aromatic white wine made from La Crescent grapes, another University of Minnesota innovation. (90/100 points)
Aroma Intensity: 7/8, Aroma Genuineness: 5/6, Aroma Quality: 14/16, Taste Intensity: 8/8, Taste Genuineness: 5/6, Taste Quality: 18/22, Taste Persistence: 7/8, Color: 10/10, Visual Genuineness: 5/5
Minnesota Winery Takes Gold with Cold Climate Wine
This remarkable achievement underscores the exceptional quality of Minnesota-grown grapes. In addition these awards highlight the skill of Rolling Forks Vineyard’s vineyard management and winemaking team. Consequently, by winning two Gold Medals in such a competitive international competition, Rolling Forks has firmly established itself as a leader in the production of high-quality, cold-climate wines.
"Winning two gold medals at the Catad’Or is a proud accomplishment for our small winery. It's a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and a validation of our belief in the potential of Minnesota grapes. Additionally, we're honored to be recognized on the international stage and to represent our state in such a prestigious competition.” - Melanie Cihlar
About RFV
Rolling Forks Vineyard invites wine enthusiasts to experience these award-winning wines at the winery tasting room or through online ordering.
Rolling Forks is a family-owned winery located in Glenwood, Minnesota. We are dedicated to producing exceptional wines using estate-grown cold-climate grapes. Further, our commitment to quality and sustainability has earned us numerous awards and accolades. We believe that Minnesota's unique climate and terroir produce grapes with exceptional character and flavor. Furthermore, our winemaking team is passionate about crafting wines that reflect the true essence of our region. We're very proud of our Minnesota wine winning these international awards.
Media Contact:
Melanie Cihlar, Co-Founder/General Manager
320-634-7655 ext 1003 melanie@rollingforksvineyards.com
