Royal DeMaria Icewines
2003 International Wine Competition Results

Vinitaly - Verona, Italy April 2003
-2000 Vidal Icewine, Premio Speciale Vinitaly 2003 ("Great Golden Award").*
*This trophy is given to the company holding the highest score for its own country. Having won this trophy Royal DeMaria has received the highest score for their 2000 Vidal Icewine in comparison to all other Canadian wines entered.

-2000 Vidal Icewine, Gran Medaglia d'Oro Ex-Aequo (Grand Gold Ex-Aequo).
This medal is awarded to wines with the best score within the category competed.

-2000 Gewurztraminer Icewine, Honourable Mention, Naturally Sweet Wine category.
-2000 Winter Harvest Merlot, Honourable Mention, Naturally Sweet Wine category.

Concours Mondial - Brussels, Belgium April 2003
*It has been confirmed by the organizers of Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, that the 5 gold medals received within one category is a world record. Concours Mondial has become the largest international competition in the world. 40 countries represented with a total of 3795 wines entered.

-2000 Chardonnay Icewine, Gold Medal, Sweet Wine category
-2000 Gewurztraminer Icewine, Gold Medal, Sweet Wine category
-2000 Pinot Gris Icewine, Gold Medal, Sweet Wine category
-2001 Riesling Icewine, Gold Medal, Sweet Wine category
-2000 Winter Harvest Merlot, Gold Medal, Sweet Wine category

VinExpo - Les Citadelles du Vin - Bordeaux, France June 2003
-2000 Gewurztraminer Icewine, Prestige Trophie, White Sweet Wine category.
-2000 Chardonnay Icewine, Prestige Trophie, White Sweet Wine category.

International Wine Challenge - London, England June 2003
-2000 Vidal Icewine, Silver Medal, Sweet Wine category.
-2000 Gewurztraminer Icewine, Silver Medal, Sweet Wine category.
-2000 Pinot Gris Icewine, Silver Medal, Sweet Wine category.
-2000 Chardonnay Icewine, Bronze Medal, Sweet Wine category.
-2000 Winter Harvest Merlot, Bronze Medal, Sweet Wine category.

International Wine & Spirits Competition - London, England July 2003
-2000 Vidal Icewine, Silver Medal, Icewine category.
-2000 Pinot Gris Icewine, Silver Medal, Icewine category.
-2000 Winter Harvest Merlot, Bronze Medal, Icewine category.
-2000 Chardonnay Icewine, Bronze Medal, Icewine category.

Challenge International du Vin, Bordeaux, France May 2003
-2000 Chardonnay Icewine, Silver Medal, Sweet Wine category
-2001 Cabernet Franc Icewine, Bronze Medal, Sweet Wine category

Chardonnay du Monde - Burgundy, France March 2003
-2000 Chardonnay Icewine, Bronze Medal, Sweet Wine category.

Finger Lakes International Wine Competition - March 2003
-2001 Vidal Icewine, Double Gold Medal, Dessert Wine category.
-2001 Cabernet Franc Icewine, Silver Medal, Dessert Wine category.
-2001 Riesling Icewine, Silver Medal, Dessert Wine category.
-2000 Pinot Gris Icewine, Silver Medal, Dessert Wine category.
-2000 Vidal Icewine, Silver Medal, Dessert Wine category.
-2000 Gewurztraminer Icewine, Bronze Medal, Dessert Wine category.
-2000 Winter Harvest Merlot, Bronze Medal, Dessert Wine category.

International Eastern Wine Competition - New York State May 2003
-2000 Pinot Gris Icewine, Double Gold Medal, Pinot Gris category.
-2000 Vidal Icewine, Gold Medal, Vidal Icewine category.
-2000 Gewurztraminer Icewine, Silver Medal, Gewurztraminer category.
-2001 Cabernet Franc Icewine, Bronze Medal, Vinifera Red Icewine category.
-2001 Riesling Icewine, Bronze Medal, Riesling Icewine category.

All Canadian Wine Championships - Windsor, Ontario May 2003
-2001 Riesling Icewine, Best of Category Medal, Riesling Icewine category.
-2001 Vidal Icewine, Gold Medal, Vidal Icewine category.
-2000 Vidal Icewine, Gold Medal, Vidal Icewine category.
-2000 Gewurztraminer Icewine, Silver Medal, Icewine-Undesignated Varieties category.
-2000 Pinot Gris Icewine, Bronze Medal, Icewine-Undesignated Varieties category.
-2000 Winter Harvest Merlot, Bronze Medal, Icewine-Undesignated Varieties category.