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Rose Cohlmia won a Gold Medal
Rose is the daughter of the late Edward A. Cohlmia and Helen Mekhael Gebara, she lives in Enid, Oklahoma
Last year I entered it for the first time, sending 3 wines to be judged and surprisingly winning a Gold Medal from my Pinot Grigio. This year there were 4,474 entries (a few hundred more than last year). Representing 49 US States, 8 Canadian Provinces and a total of 7 Countries. Last year it was in Sonoma and this year in beautiful Napa Valley. Well I must announce I hit the jackpot again. I won a Gold Medal for my Cabernet Sauvignon. This was unbelievable to me. There were 321 entries and many actually have their own grapes and age the wine for years. I buy the juice and made it last year. However I did buy a kit that had dried grapes and it really added body to the wine. (for those who are dry red wine drinkers). There were several gold medal winners because you have 3 judges and they each score your wine. If you score in the gold category then you can win. I also won 2 silver medals for my "berry" wines. A strawberry zinfandel and a wildberry pomegranate zinfandel. There were 145 entries in that category. 400 people were there for the conference and then on Saturday night they give the awards. I realize I may not be so lucky again. Next year it will be in Washington State at a lodge. Thanks to all of you for your encouragement and for enjoying my wine. (If you haven't gotten to try it, I hope you will!) Winemakers are such fun and I have met some wonderful people from all over. One of the judges who owns a winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario (and also writes winemaking books) said "What winemaking is all about--enjoying good wine with friends and family." That's my goal however it's nice to know the professionals also think it tastes good! Salute~~
Rose Cohlmia
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