The 41st annual Michigan Wine Competition took place on July 31 with 29 esteemed judges from around the country.

And the top winners are ... 

• Dry Red - Mari Vineyards, 2016 Bel Tramonto
• Dry White - Verterra Winery, 2017 Dry Riesling
• Semi-dry Red - Lawton Ridge Winery, 2017 AZO Red
• Semi-dry White - Aurora Cellars, 2017 Medium Sweet Riesling
• Rosé - Left Foot Charley, 2017 Blaufrankisch Rosé
• Sparkling - MAWBY, Sandpainting
• Dessert - St. Julian Winery, Solera Cream Sherry
• Ice Wine - Chateau Grand Traverse, 2016 Riesling Ice Wine
• Fruit - St. Julian Winery, Sweet Nancie Peach

The Gold Medal Reception is an excellent opportunity to sample these Best of Class wines, in addition to many other gold and silver medal winners.

Advance tickets are $40 and can be purchased online at michiganwines.com/reception or by calling Sherri at 517-284-5733. Tickets will be available at the door for $45.

Vintage Michigan members receive $5 off each ticket!* Not a member yet? Sign up when you purchase your tickets to receive the discounted price. 
*Discounted tickets must be purchased in advance; discount is not available at the door. 

Trophy Presentations
A public presentation of Best of Class trophies to winery representatives will occur in the rear courtyard of the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center at 5 p.m., to kick off the Reception. In the event of rain, an indoor location will be selected (check at the front desk).