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2010 U.S. Professional Wine Buyer's Competition
Loris Scagliarini – February 10, 2010

The Winners • The Judges

The results of the 2010 US Professional Wine Buyer's Competition, held in Santa Rosa, California on January 18, are in.

Two out of six wines produced by estates associated with the Italian Flavor Consortium, imported and distributed in California by WineCountry.IT, L.L.C., scored one gold and one bronze medals.

• GOLD MEDALS
• Wine:    Caliscana Merlot 2005
  Estate:  Caliscana di Roberto Crea
  Region: Tuscany
• BRONZE MEDALS

• Wine:    Casali in Val di Chio 2004 Toscana IGT Merigge, Merlot
  Estate:  Azienda Agricola Buccelletti - Casali in Val di Chio
  Region: Tuscany

The Judges
2010 Professional Wine Buyer's Competition judges include top decision-makers from around the US, including:

• Glazer's, Dallas, Texas (present in 11 states with 40 branches)
• Playboy Mansion West, Los Angeles, California
• Plumpjack Group, San Francisco, California
• Montana Fish & Wine Company, Big Sky, Montana
• Thomas Liquors, St. Paul, Minnesota
• International Wine Center, NYC, New York
• Bon Vivant Wine Co., Boston, Massachusetts
• The Wine Shop, Healdsburg, California
• Chai Consulting (Specialists in luxury wine and collectors)
• Coast Cafe, Bolinas, California
• Boulder Country Club, San Jose, California

NEW for 2010! Media Judges include writers for:

• Minneapolis Star Tribune
• Wines and Vines