Grape Expectations

Below are the results from this years' 2025 Bacchus Awards:

MEDALS - AWARD WINNING WINES

Adventurous Blends
Gold: Nicole Johnson
Silver: Royce Reynolds
Bronze: Renato Ritter
Meritorious: Darren Gillett

Bordeaux
Gold: Adam Burns
Silver: Randy Donald #2
Bronze: Jim Caviola
Meritorious: Alicia Nelson

Old Vine Zinfandel
Gold: Jenah Victor
Silver: Tiffany Roberts-Effros
Bronze: Mary Arlint
Meritorious: Lynn Norgard

Cabernet Blends
Gold: Lori Vargo
Silver: Jenny Machat #1
Bronze: Sailesh Jantrani
Meritorious: Bob Path #1

Sangiovese
Gold: Frank Burke
Silver: Jay Fuerst
Bronze: John Silva #1
Meritorious: Tom Gaede

Grenache
Gold: Linda Spacil
Silver: Mark Warso
Bronze: James Salisbury

Zinfandel Blends
Gold: Kristen Vlcek
Silver: Chelsea Peoples
Bronze: Ron Slay
Meritorious: Justin Pilon

Barbera
Gold: Tony Mahoney
Silver: Don Pike
Bronze: Robert Walden

Cab Franc
Gold: Randy Donald #1
Silver: Erika Watanabe
Bronze: Steve Reincke


AWARD WINNING WINE LABELS

Mrs. Robinson Red
· Adam Burns

It’s A Good Night...
For Our Last Syrah
· Reynolds Family Winery

End of The Vine
The Last Batch
· Randy Donald

Be the One
· John Silva & Deb Antener

Que Syrah Syrah
· Cynthia Compson

Party Wines
Love the wine you’re with
· Nicole & Paul Kallush

JAILBREAK
· Bud Robertson/Beth Conwell

The COMMUNITY
· David & Kasia MacLeod

Good S**t Red
· Rob Peccole

2024 The Last Harvest
· Randy Donald

Eternal Thirst
· Ryan Huskins

Wild Child
· Bud Robertson/Beth Conwell

LAST CALL 2024
· Holly Hand

One Last Sirah
· Nicole Johnson

Finale
· Kristen Vlcek

Moon Gage
· Stefan & Angela Thomas

PAESAGGI TOSCANI
· David & Kasia MacLeod

Deep Rooting Botanicals
· Don Reed

Pruno Uno
· Rebecca Harris

SPRING MOUNTAN
Hecho con Amor
· Mark Warso


BEST OF SHOW AWARDS

Gold
Lori Vargo
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Zinfandel,
5% Alicante Bouschet

Silver
Kristen Vlcek
70% Zinfandel, 15% Syrah, 10% Malbec,
5% Petit Verdot

Bronze
Nicole Johnson
100% Petite Sirah

Meritorious
Adam Burns
60% Cab, 25% Cab Franc, 15% Petite Sirah

Congratulations to all our winemakers!

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Have you joined the Co-Op, yet?

Not only is it the new way to make wine, it also include member events like free wine sensory evaluations, wine bingo, and event invites to exclusive ticketd events like the Pahrump wineries day trip coming up early March. Yes, wine tasting, tours and charcuterie is included the trip!

It’s easy and there’s big benefits! Go to www.vegasvalleywinery.com/co-op to learn more and signup.

A reminder to Co-Op members that the Wines of Tuscany event is happening tomorrow…along with Big Mike’s Bday…get your tickets now at www.vegasvalleywinery.com/events.

Also, it’s our first Wine Field Trip!!

The Vegas Valley Winery Co-Op is excited to invite members to this members-only day trip to Pahrump. You will enjoy a day with “winery insiders” access to 2 of Pahrump’s premiere wineries.

Included in your ticket:

🚌Transportation to Pahrump and back
🍷Wine Tasting, keepsake glass, and Tour at Charleston Peak Winery
🥂Wine Tasting and Charcuterie at Artisan Cellars
💸10% Insiders Discount at each location
🗓️Saturday, March 1 · 10:30am – 6pm

You MUST be a member to join in. Membership details and a sign up portal is at www.vegasvalleywinery.com.vegasvalleywinery.com/co-op or stop by the Tasting Room for assistance.

Ticket links have been emailed to Co-Op members and is listed on our website’s event calendar.

📚Co-Op members are invited to this educational wine presentation on Sunday, January 26th at 2 pm. The Topic is Wines of Tuscany presented by Court of Masters Sommelier, Chris Carroll.

🍷Super Tuscan wines will be presented for sampling as Chris discusses the history of Tuscan wines, characteristics of the wines and more.

As always, we invite you to help us grow the Co-Op. This is a member’s only event. If you know a wine lover who may like to join us, bring them early and we can assist in signng them up. They will be eligible for their Co-Op glass of wine, bottle of wine, and to participate in the Sunday sampling and presentation.

🎂This event happens to coincide with Big Mike’s birthday! We will be serving cake...that pairs beautifully with wine, of course!

RSVP with your free ticket. The link on our event calendar at vegasvalleywinery.com and emailed to members.

There’s one more day to treat yourself to a glass or two of mulled wine at Vegas Valley Winery! We’re open from 4-9 pm today. Stop by for a sip!

We’re closed on December 24th and December 25th for the Christmas holiday this week. 🎄🍷

🍷Join the Co-Op for $35!

🍾Get a Bottle of Wine, a Glass of Wine, invites to great events and so much more!

👭👬🧍🏾🧍🏻‍♀️The Co-Op is where it’s at!! Join a community of wine lovers while you support your favorite hometown winery. The benefits are so worth it!

🍪This month, we are having a social event. It’s a Christmas Cookie Exchange.

🎶We will have live music for you, mulled wine, and a private party area just for members.

🌐Join now at the Vegasvalleywinery.com or show up and sign up in person on Friday, December 20th, 6 to 8 pm.

We just sent our winemakers a special offer on a deal for the Holiday Sip & Shop! Check your email or click the link below to grab this special offer available during the show!

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Enjoy the holiday season strolling & shopping among the wine barrels, holiday decor, and incredible, unique offerings you will only find here at Vegas Valley Winery. Our annual HUGE Holiday Sip & Shop is BACK!

There will be dozens of artisan crafters, woodworkers, glass blowers, leather workers, fine artists, jewelry-makers, purveyors of culinary delights, and more. This is a family-friendly event. Admission is free.

Enjoy all the offerings of the winery. Handcrafted wined & Nevada hard cider will be available for purchase & to enjoy while shopping.

Food trucks will be on-site to enjoy. Outdoor games like co****le for the kiddies will be there to enjoy and food truck options, too!

This is a TWO-DAY event. Saturday, December 7th, and Sunday, December 8th, 11 am to 5 pm.

Get you complimantary tickets and we will email you a special BOGO beverage offer! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-sip-shop-at-vegas-valley-winery-tickets-1058749681799

Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are closed today for the holiday. See you Friday at 2 pm when doors open again for all the great things we have to offer. Here are a few:

💳 Black Friday gift card deal! Buy $50 in gift cards, get a $10 gift card free!
🚚 Food Truck Mania at the Booze District from 5 to 9 pm Friday
🎶 Live music with Tom O’Donnel Friday at 7 pm
🛍️ Shopfest Sip and Shop Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 pm
🎵 Live Music with Max Ray at 7 pm Saturday