A big congrats goes out to our friends from Ventosa Vineyards near Geneva. Their 2011 Lemberger red wine won this year's Governor's Cup for the top wine in New York state.

The award is the highest honor a wine can get at the New York Wine & Food Classic in Watkins Glen. This year The Ventosa Lemberger was the top dog.

The winery's tasting notes describe the Lemberger as having a "powerful spicy oak nose, botanical notes of juniper and eucalyptus on the immediate palate. Sharp tannins, under-ripe blackberries, fiery pepper lingering on the finish.""

The Ventosa Vineyards 2011 Lemberger, Estate Grown was also voted Best Red Wine and Best Lemberger. Paumanok Vineyards won Best White Wine and Best Overall Riesling on its way to the Winery of the Year.

You can take a full look at the winners for each category from NewYorkUpstate by Clicking Here.

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