TAWSE WINERY NAMED 2011 "WINERY OF THE YEAR" AND THE 2009 SKETCHES OF NIAGARA RIESLING WINS "white wine of the year".  This is the second year in a row tawse has won both honours.

         2011 CANADIAN WINE AWARDS MEDAL STANDING FOR TAWSE                   

                                       6 GOLD, 7 SILVER and 11 BRONZE
   

    WHITE WINE OF THE YEAR - 2009 SKETCHES OF NIAGARA RIESLING

• Gold:2009 Estate Chardonnay, 2009 Sketches of Niagara Riesling, 2010 Riesling, 2009 Robyn’s Block Chardonnay, 2009 Sketches of Niagara Chardonnay, 2009 Members Select Chardonnay. 
   
• Silver: 2009 Carly’s Block Riesling, 2008 Cabernet Franc Van Ber’s Vineyard, 2009 Quarry Road Chardonnay, 2010 Sketches of Niagara Riesling, 2010 Quarry Road Riesling, 2008 Meritage Red Blends, 2010 Gewurztraminer.
   
• Bronze: 2010 Members Select Wine Club White, 2009 Growers Blend Cabernet Franc, 2009 Spark Rose, 2009 Cherry Avenue Pinot Noir, 2009 Riesling Icewine, 2008 David’s Block Cabernet Franc, 2010 Tawse Unoaked Chardonnay, 2008 Pinot Noir Laidlaw Vineyard, 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Lincoln Vineyard, 2010 Members Select Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 Quarry Road Pinot Noir.

    Read Press Release  - Winery of the Year

    Read Press Release - White Wine of the Year

    Read Press Release - Recommended Food Pairing with 2009 Sketches of Niagara     Riesling