Everyone is a Winner!

It may be a cliche to say that everyone is a winner, but everyone who was at the 2007 Vendemmia Festival certainly felt like a winner. The Phillies won the division. Michael Nutter led the cheers. And Chubby Checker was doing the twist. What more could you ask for?

With all the excitement, it is easy to forget that there was a winemaking contest going on. For those who missed the announcement, here are the winners for the 2007 Vendemmia Winemaking Competition:

BEST OF SHOW
3rd Place - Frank Valloreo for his Merlot 60 / Petit Sirah 40 blend
2nd Place - Paul Policarpo and Vince Novello for their Brunello
1st Place - Paul Policarpo and Vince Novello for their Amarone

BEST OF CATEGORY
Petit Sirah - Tenaglia / Giacobetti
Charbono/Petit Sirah/Cab - Rich Tenaglia
Carmenere/Cab - Marc Hauad
Cab - Joh Fox
Cab/Petit Sirah - Paul Reott
Nebbiolo - Frank Costabile
Merlot - Gene Pirolli
Pinot Noir - Roberto/Troncone
Peach - Iron Rock Winery
Viognier - Patricia Gammisa
Sauvignon Blanc - Luigi DiPaolo

Don't forget, the proceeds from the Vendemmia Festival go to the Vendemmia Scholarship Fund. The recipients of this year's scholarships are:

8th Graders
Domenic Reda, Stephanie Kelly, Thomas Vasile, Tina Gatta, Charles Fitzsimmons, Krista Muoio, Brittany Malseed, Julianna Pakstis and Natalie Franzini.

High School Seniors
Eric Banecker, Brooke Lord, Eric Funaro, Julia Dunn, Anthony D'Angelo, Anthony Notte, Deanna Tropea, Bianca Innaurato, Natalie Giuffrida and Paolo Di Paolo.