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ANNOUNCING RESULTS OF THE 2009 DENVER INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

Denver, Colorado, September 22, 2009, Wine Country Network, Inc, has announced the results of the 2008 Denver International Wine Competition.The competition is the largest professional wine competition in the Rocky Mountain region. The winning results from this competition influences the purchasing decisions of thousands of retailers and wine enthusiasts.

The full list of 2009 winners may be viewed at
www.denverwinecomp.com/2009results.html

The 2009 Denver International Wine Competition was conducted at the Warwick
Denver Hotel, Denver, Colorado on September 12 & 13, 2009.

The following industry professionals participated as judges in the double-blind competition:

Randy Caparoso, Journalist & Wine Consultant, Formerly of Roy's
Rudi Helvig, Sommelier and Co-Owner, Colorado Wine Country Tours
Michelle Bainbridge, Marketing Manager, Cru Wine
Nathan J Lorne, Sommelier and Manager of Opus Restaurant
Timothy Baldwin, Director of Wine. The Broadmoor
Paul David, Owner of Wine Pairings, Wine Concierge Service
Andrew Killham, Sommelier, Denver Country Club
Keith Miller, Mile High Wine & Spirits, WineGuysTV.Com
Rafael B Craveiro de Sa, Wine Director, Rodizio Grill
Dana Eastman, Wine Director of The Omni Interlocken Resort
Ben Weinberg, Journalist
Bryan Criswell, Journalist & Co-Owner WineGuysTV.Com
Bob Meyer, Owner of Captain Vino, Bailli, Chaine des Rotisseurs
Christopher Davies, Editor & Publisher, Wine Country International

The Gold Medal winning wineries will be showcased at the Denver
International Wine Festival's "Taste of Elegance" Chef's Food & Wine Pairing
Competition on Thursday November 12, 2009. The event will showcase culinary
creations from 16 Colorado Master Chefs. Tickets are now on sale at $100.

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Media Contact
Marilyn M Miller
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ANNOUNCING RESULTS OF THE 2008 DENVER INTL WINE COMPETITION

Denver, Colorado, September 22, 2008, Wine Country Network, Inc, has
announced the results of the 2008 Denver International Wine Competition.
The full list of winners may be viewed at www.denverwinecomp.com

The 2008 Denver International Wine Competition was conducted at the Warwick
Denver Hotel, Denver, Colorado on September 13 & 14, 2008.

The following industry professionals participated as judges in the
double-blind competition:

Michelle Bainbridge, Sales Manager, Superior Brands/Baum Imports
Timothy Baldwin, Director of Wine. The Broadmoor
Derek Bennington, Wine Director, Baur's Ristorante, Denver
Brian Brandt, Beverage Manager, Sommelier, Palm Restaurant, Denver
Randy Caparoso, Journalist & Wine Consultant, Formerly of Roy's
Doug Caskey, Executive Director, Colorado Wine Industry Dev Board
Sheryl Czipot, Owner of Wine Complements, Denver, CO
Rebeka Daugherty, F&B Consultant & Writer
Paul David, Owner of Wine Pairings, Wine Concierge Service
Andy Devine, PHD & Professor Emeritus, University of Denver, HRTM School
Bradford E Dempsey, Sommelier & Attorney, Holme Roberts & Owen LLP
Michael Ditch, Division Manager, Republic National Distributing Co
George Hanna, F&B Director, St. Julien Hotel, Boulder
Michael Heintz, Senior Manager Public Relations, EJ Gallo Winery
Christopher Jones, Sommelier, Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, Denver
Andrew Killham, Sommelier, Denver Country Club
Albin Madurel, Food & Beverage Consultant
Scott McBride, Restaurant Manager, Randolph's, Denver, CO
Keith Miller, Mile High Wine & Spirits, ColoradoVine.Com
Sean Razee, Beverage Director, Spago, The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch
Jean Paul Sicotte, Panelist for The Colorado Wine News
Peter Tengerdy, Proprietor, St. Gyorgy Vineyards, Hungary

This year's Judges tasted more than 515 wines combined and awarded 142 medals. The Gold Medal winning wineries will be showcased at the Denver International Wine Festival's "Taste of Elegance" Chef's Food & Wine Pairing Competition on Thursday October 30, 2008. Tickets are now on sale at $85.

For details and orders visit www.denverwinefest.com

Wine entries were received from more than 18 countries. Several Colorado wineries scored impressive results amongst the International lineup:

• Balistreri Vineyards of Denver won a Gold Medal for their 2006 Talbot's
  Vineyard Zinfandel, a Bronze Medal for their 2006 Late Harvest Red and a
  Bronze Medal for their American Port.
• Two Rivers Winery of Grand Junction, won a Gold Medal for their 2006 Syrah
  and a Silver Medal for their 2006 Merlot.
• Creekside Cellars of Evergreen won a Bronze Medal for their 2004 Cabernet
  Sauvignon
• Bijou Creek, Fort Morgan, won a Bronze Medal for their 2006 Cabernet Franc.
• Waters 2 Wine, Denver won a Silver Medal for their 2008 Viognier.
  

For full results visit: www.denverwinecomp.com
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CALL FOR WINE ENTRIES!
4TH ANNUAL DENVER INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
June 1,2008, Denver, Colorado

The 4Th Annual Denver International Wine Competition is now open for business, accepting wine entries from domestic and International wineries. This competition and it's preceding, Denver International Wine Festival are produced by Wine Country Network,Inc.

The Denver International Wine Competition is the premier international wine competition in the Rockies. Wines are tasted “double-blind” by a distinguished panel of judges including nationally known wine columnists, wine critics, retailers, food & beverage directors, wine industry members and experienced sommeliers.

The 2008 Denver International Wine Competition is pleased to announce that The Warwick Denver Hotel and Randolph’s Restaurant & Bar have graciously agreed again to be the official hosts of this year’s competition.

The Denver International Wine Competition blind tasting will be held September 13-14, 2008. The tasting is private and only open to our judges, staff and select members of the news media. Official entry forms and submission guidelines are now posted as PDF’s on this website.

In addition to competing for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for the best wines in more than 5o categories, wineries may enter a Wine Label Design Contest. Designs are judged by a prestigious panel of artists, retailers and marketing experts.

Wine entries must be received no later than Friday August 15, 2008. Winners are announced within 48 hours of the judges tasting and posted on the official website.

A selection of the Gold medal winning wines will be previewed at "The Taste of Elegance" Chef's Wine & Food Pairing Competition & Auction on Thursday October 30,2008, 6 to 9pm at The University of Denver, Hotel, Restaurant & Travel School (HRTM). 100% of the live and silent auction proceeds will benefit a newly formed scholarship fund.

Taste of Elegance Tickets cost $85. Order online at www.denverwinefest.com
or call 303 664-5700
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