The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's 2011 Spring Competition was held April 22nd, 2012 at Raymond Russell Regional Park, north of San Antonio, Texas. Friench and Martha Tarkington co-chaired the event and Friench served as Chief Auditor. Martin Benke served as Head Judge. At the last minute, another party showed up claiming the same Pavillion. The Park Supervisor determined the other party had made payment for the Pavillion first and we had to leave. A compromise was reached whereby we moved about 200 feet to a cluster of picnic tables under large oaks. The move delayed starting the competition about an hour, but with everyone chipping in to make the move the competition went smoothly thereafter.

President Jack Keller awarded the ribbons.

• Beat of Show - Grape: Cabernet Franc, Malcomb McQueen
  
  • Honorable Mention: Blanc du Bois, Martha Tarkington
    
• Best of Show - Non-Grape: Green Apple-Riesling, Bobby Soliz
  
  • Honorable Mention: Peach, Keith Sundberg
    

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st--Cabernet Franc, Malcolm McQueen (Best of Show - Grape)
  2nd--Cabernet Sauvignon, Malcolm McQueen
  3rd--Tie--Carmemere, Bobby Soliz
  3rd--Tie--Ison Muscadine, Gib DeLisle
• Red Grape Sweet
  1st--Black Spanish, Jack Wright
  2nd--Favorite, Marlene Nebgen
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Blanc du Bois, Martha Tarkington
  2nd--Welder Muscadine, Gib DeLisle
  3rd--Edsal, Marlene Nebgen
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Blanc du Bois, Martha Tarkington (Honorable Mention - Grape)
  2nd--Edsal, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--White Mustang, James Wright
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--Wild Muscadine, Gib DeLisle
  2nd--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Mustang, James Wright
  3rd--White Mustang, Martin Benke
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Peach, Keith Sundberg
  2nd--Tie--Peach-Apricot, Gib DeLisle
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Peach, Keith Sundberg (Honorable Mention - Non-Grape)
  2nd--Grapefruit & Other Fruit, Martin Benke
  3rd--Tangerine, Martin Benke
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  (no entries)
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  (no entries)
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  (No entries)
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  (no entries)
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  (no entries)
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  (no entries)
  
• Blended Wine Dry:
  1st--Blackberry-Pinot Noir, Gib DeLisle
  2nd--Mustang-Blackberry, Martin Benke
  
• Blended Wine Sweet:
  1st--Green Apple-Riesling, Bobby Soliz (Best of Show - Non-Grape
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  1st--Sparkling Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Favorite, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Blanc du Bois, Martha Tarkington 3rd--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's 2011 Fall Competition was held October 16th, 2011 at the Raymond Russell Regional Park north of San Antonio, Texas. Friench Trakington chaired the event and Jack Keller served again as Head Judge. Bobby Soliz served as Head Steward. As usualy, great food, great wines and wonderful fellowship surrounded the competition.

President Jack Keller awarded the ribbons.

• Grape: Malbec, Bobby & Geralyn Soliz
  
  • Honorable Mention: Blanc du Bois, Jack Keller
    
• Non-Grape: Blackberry, Rachel Christopher
  
  • Honorable Mention: Strawberry-?, Bobby & Geralyn Soliz
    

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st--Tie--Malbec, Bobby & Geralyn Soliz (Best of Show - Grape)
  1st--Tie--Amarome, Charles DeLuna
  2nd--Syrah/Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon, Byron Marnes
  3rd--Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Byron Barmes
  
• Red Grape Sweet
  1st--(No winner)
  2nd--Favorite, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Favorite, Danny May
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Vermentino, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Herbemont, Bill Christopher
  3rd--Blanc du Bois, Jack Keller
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Blanc du Bois, Jack Keller (Honorable Mention - Grape)
  2nd--Vermentino, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Riesling, Jack Wright
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--Black & White Mustang, Jack Wright
  2nd--(No winner)
  3rd--Mustang, John Hooper
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, Fred Williams
  2nd--Mustang-Lomanto, Larry Lothringer
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Pear, Rob Overley
  2nd--White Peach, Bill Christopher
  3rd--Peach, Keith Sundberg
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Peach, Keith Sundberg
  2nd--Pear, James Wright
  3rd--Apple, Fred Williams
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st--Blackberry, Rachel Christopher (Best of Show - Non-Grape)
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--Blueberry, Charles DeLuna
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  1st--(No winner)
  2nd--Apple Mead, Gib DeLisle
  3rd--Pyracantha, Keith Sundberg
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--(No winner)
  2nd--(No winner)
  3rd--Peach, Keith Sundberg
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  (No Entries)
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--(No winner)
  2nd--Mustang, James Wright
  3rd--Blanc du Bois-Champanel, Jack Keller
  
• Blended Wine Dry:
  (No Entries)
  
• Blended Wine Sweet:
  1st--Strawberry-?, Bobby & Geralyn Soliz (Honorable Mention - Non-Grape)
  2nd--Pomegranate-?, Bobby & Geralyn Soliz
  3rd--Cranberry-?, Bobby & Geralyn Soliz
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  1st--(No winner)
  2nd--Orange-Persimmon, Rob Overley
  3rd--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Riesling Ice Wine, Byron Barnes
  2nd--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  3rd--Zinfandel/Merlot, Byron Barnes
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's 2011 Spring Competition was held April 17th, 2011 at Marvin Nebgen's new workshop (with Marlene's permission) in Fredericksburg, Texas. Friench and Martha Tarkington co-chaired the event. Charlie Suehs and Bill Christopher were auditors and Jack Keller served as Head Judge. James Wright served as Head Steward. Marvin prepared barbecued brisket for the pot luck luncheon and everyone had a great time. It was good to see Marlene able to participate and enjoy herself.

President Jack Keller awarded the ribbons.

• Best of Show - Grape: Mustang Dry, Marvin Nebgen
  
  • Honorable Mention: Rosso Forrisimo, Malcomb McQueen
    
  • Honorable Mention: Muscat-Viognier-Riesling, Malcolm McQueen
    
• Best of Show - Non-Grape: Strawberry, Rob Overley
  
  • Honorable Mention: Sparkling Peach, Marlene Nebgen
    
  • Honorable Mention: Mead, Stu Hutchinson
    

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st--Rosso Forissimo, Malcolm McQueen (Honorable Mention - Grape)
  2nd--Tie--Zinfandel-Petite Syrah, Jack Wright
  2nd--Tie--Malbec, Bobby Soliz 3rd--Cabernet Sauvignon, Malcolm McQueen
  
• Red Grape Sweet
  1st--Tempranillo, Marvin Nebgen
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Blanc du Bois, Friench Tarkington
  2nd--Viognier, Malcolm McQueen
  3rd--Sauvignon Blanc, Jack Wright
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Muscat-Viognier-Riesling, Malcolm McQueen (Honorable Mention - Grape)
  2nd--Riesling, Malcolm McQueen
  3rd--Muscat, Malcolm McQueen
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen (Best of Show - Grape)
  2nd--Mustang, James Wright
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Mustang, Rob Overley
  3rd--Mustang, Rob Overley
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--(no first place awarded
  2nd--Tie--Peach, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Tie--Peach, Stu Hutchinson
  3rd--Persimmon, Susie Higgins
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Persimmon, Stu Hutchinson
  2nd--Peach, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Peach, James Wright
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  (no entries)
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--Strawberry, Rob Overley (Best of Show - Non-Grape)
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  (No entries)
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Mead, Stu Hutchinson (Honorable Mention - Non-Grape)
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  1st--Herbemont, Bill Christopher
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--Herbemont, Bill Christopher
  2nd--Mustang, Rob Overley
  3rd--Champanel, Martha Tarkington
  
• Blended Wine Dry:
  (No entries)
• Blended Wine Sweet:
  1st--Strawberry-Zinfandel, Bobby & Geralyn Soliz
  2nd--Cranberry-Chianti, Bobby & Geralyn Soliz
  3rd--Strawberry-Cranberry, Bobby & Geralyn Soliz
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  1st--Peach, Marlene Nebgen (Honorable Mention - Non-Grape)
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Peach, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Peach, Marlene Nebgen
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's 2010 Fall Competition was held October 17th, 2010 at the Raymond Russell Regional Park north of San Antonio, Texas. Friench Trakington chaired the event and additional duties were doled to the worthy. Great food, great wines and great fellowship crowned the event.

President Jack Keller awarded the ribbons.

• Grape: Blanc du Bois, Jack Keller
  
  • Honorable Mention: Favorite, Martha Tarkington
    
  • Honorable Mention: Sparkling Mustang, Charles DeLuna
    
  • Honorable Mention: Herbemont, Bill Christopher
    
• Non-Grape: Blueberry, Jack Keller
  
  • Honorable Mention: Skeeter Pee, Cecil Sanderson
    
  • Honorable Mention: Concord-Chocolate, Jack Keller
    

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st--Syrah, Malcolm McQueen
  2nd--Malbec, Bobby & Geralun Soliz
  3rd--Cabernet Sauvignon, Jack Keller
  
• Red Grape Sweet
  1st--Favorite-Merlot, Martha Tarkington (Honorable Mention, Grape)
  2nd--Black Spanish, Phyllis Overley
  2nd--Black Spanish,Rob Overley
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--White Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Blanc du Bois, Jack Keller (Best of Show, Grape)
  2nd--Blanc du Bois-Miss Blanc, Martha Tarkington
  3rd--Riesling, Malcolm McQueen
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--Mustang, Keith Sundberg
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Herbemont, Destin Kramer
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Apple, Steve Gross
  2nd--Pear, Danny May
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Tie--Peach-Mango, Marlene Nebgen
  1st--Tie--Plum, Cecil Sanderson
  2nd--Pear, James Wright
  3rd--Peach, James Wright
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st--Tie--Raspberry-Mint, Cecil Sanderson
  1st--Tie--Raspberry-Lime, Cecil Sanderson
  2nd--Tie--Blueberry, Steve Gross
  2nd--Tie--Blackberry, Keith Sundberg
  3rd--Blackberry, Steve Gross
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--Blueberry, Jack Keller (Best of Show, Non-Grape)
  2nd--Blackberry, Cecil Sanderson
  3rd--Blackberry, Keith Sundberg
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  1st--Purple Sage Mead, Jack Keller
  2nd--Blueberry Mead, Jack Keller
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Skeeter Pee, Cecil Sanderson (Honorable Mention, Non-Grape)
  2nd--Lemon Mead, Steve Gross
  3rd--Blueberry Mead, Jack Keller
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  No Entries
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--Herbemont, Bill Christopher (Honorable Mention, Grape)
  
• Blended Wine Dry:
  1st--Peach-Niagara, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Apricot-Peach-Chardonnay, Bobby & Geralyn Soliz
  
• Blended Wine Sweet:
  1st--Peach-Niagara, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Cranberry-Niagara, Cecil Sanderson
  3rd--Raspberry-Concord, Cecil Sanderson
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  1st--Mustang, Keith Sundberg (Honorable Mention, Grape)
  2nd--Peach-Niagara, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Black Persimmon, Keith Sundberg
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Tie--Concord Chocolate, Jack Keller (Honorable Mention, Non-Grape)
  1st--Tie--Black Cherry, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Lenoir-Blackberry-Cabernet, Martha Tarkington
  3rd--Concord, Cecil Sanderson
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's 2010 Spring Competition was held April 18th, 2010 at the Raymond Russell Regional Park north of San Antonio, Texas. Jack Keller chaired the event and there were plenty of jobs to go around. A good time was had by all and some good wines were enjoyed.

President Larry Lothringer awarded the ribbons.

• Grape: Chardonnay, Malcolm McQueen
  
  • Honorable Mention: Valhallah, Marvin Nebgen
    
• Non-Grape: Blackberry, Gib Delisle
  
  • Honorable Mention: Tomato, James Wright
    
  • Honorable Mention: Orange/Red Toruga, Terry McCarthy
    

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st--Zinfandel, Malcolm McQueen
  2nd--Muscadine, Gib Delisle
  3rd--Cabernet/Zinfandel/Syrah, Gordon Ringer
  
• Red Grape Sweet
  1st--Favorite, Marvin Nebgen
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Chardonnat, Malcolm McQueen (Best of Show - Grape)
  2nd--Tie--Golden Muscat, Jack Keller
  2nd--Tie--Muscadine, Gib Delisle
  3rd--Blanc du Bois, Martha Tarkington
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--White Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  3rd--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, Larry Lothringer
  1st--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Peach-Mango, Gib Delisle
  2nd--Black Cherry, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Peach-Mango, Marlene Nebgen
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Black Cherry, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Peach-Mango, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Peach, James Wrightg
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st--Blackberry, Gib Delisle (Best of Show - Non-Grape)
  2nd--Cranberry-Raisin, Gib Delisle
  3rd--Elderberry-Prickly Pear, Charlie Suehs
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--Blackberry, Charles Deluna
  2nd--Tie--Blackberry, James Wright
  2nd--Tie--Aronia Berry, Jack Keller
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  1st--Purple Sage Mead, Jack Keller
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Tomato, James Wright (Honorable Mention - Non-Grape)
  2nd--Ginger Mead, Jack Keller
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  1st--Valhallah, Marvin Nebgen (Honorable Mention - Grape)
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--Champanelle-Villard Blanc, Martha Tarkington
  2nd--Valhallah, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Blended Wine Dry:
  1st--Blackberry-Zinfandel, Gib Delisle
  2nd--Peach-Niagara, Marlene Nebgen
  
• Blended Wine Sweet:
  1st--Orange-Red Toruga, Terry McCarthy (Honorable Mention - Non-Grape)
  2nd--Peach-Niagara, Marlene Nebgen
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  1st--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--no place
  3rd--Peach-Mango, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Peach-Niagara, Marlene Nebgen
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Blackberry, Gib Delisle
  2nd--Tie--Lenoir Port, Charlie Suehs
  2nd--Tie--Mustang Port, Marvin Nebgen
  3rd--White Ice Wine, Terry McCarthy
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's 2009 Fall Competition was held October 18th, 2009 at the Landmark Inn in Castroville, Texas. Jack Keller chaired the event and it seemed like everyone had a duty of one kind or another. In addition to holding the competition in crowded quarters where we had never held them before, Charlie Suehs was trying to demonstrate a slightly different registration system while Charles DeLuna was using his laptop computer to track registration, auditing results and awards. Despite the challenges, the wines won.

President Larry Lothringer awarded the ribbons.

• Grape: Traminer-Riesling, Malcolm McQueen
  
• Non-Grape: Fig, James Wright
  
  • Honorable Mention: Pineapple, Steve Gross
    
  • Honorable Mention: Okanagan Peach, Charles DeLuna
    

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st--Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah, Jack Keller
  2nd (tie) --Favorite, Danny May
  2nd (tie) --Favorite/Black Spanish, Martha Tarkington
  3rd--Cynthiana, Charlie Suehs
  
• Red Grape Sweet
  1st--Champanelle, Martha Tarkington
  2nd--Favorite, Martha Tarkington
  
• White Grape Dry:
  No Entries
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Traminer-Riesling, Malcolm McQueen (Best of Show, Grape)
  2nd--Riesling, Malcolm McQueen
  3rd--Sauvignon Blanc, Charlie Suehs
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  No Entries
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, James Wright
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Pineapple, Steve Gross (Honorable Mention, Non-Grape)
  2nd--Pomegranate/Blueberry, Jack Keller
  3rd--Tart Cherry, Steve Gross
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Fig, James Wright (Best of Show, Non-Grape)
  2nd (tie) --Peach, James Wright
  2nd (tie) --Key Lime, Stu Hutchinson
  3rd (tie) --Pear, Rob Overley
  3rd (tie) --Grapefruit, Bret Rogers
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  No Entries
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  No Entries
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  No Entries
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Anise, Stu Hutchinson
  2nd--Red Raspberry Saki, Stu Hutchinson
  3rd--Orange Spiced Mead, Steve Gross
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  No Entries
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  No Entries
  
• Blended Wine Dry:
  1st--Pomegranate/Niagara, [name lost]
  
• Blended Wine Sweet:
  No Entries
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  [no entries]
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Okanagan Peach, Charles DeLuna (Honorable Mention, Non-Grape)
  2nd (tie) --Port, Martha Tarkington
  2nd (tie) --Orange Chocolate Port, Malcome McQueen
  3rd--Banana, Bret Rogers
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's 2009 Spring Competition was held April 19th, 2009 at Raymond Russell Regional Park. Jack Keller chaired the event, Larry Lothringer served as Head Judge, and James Wright and Marvin Nebgen shared Head Steward duties. Larry Lothringer, Charlie Suehs and David Webber served as BOS judges.

President Larry Lothringer awarded the ribbons.

• Grape: Alsatian Blend, Malcolm McQueen
  
  • Honorable Mention (tie): Ison Muscadine, Jack Keller
    
  • Honorable Mention (tie): Champanel-Miss Blanc Rosé, Martha Tarkington
    
• Non-Grape: Key Lime, Jack Keller
  
  • Honorable Mention: Bay Leaf, Jack Keller
    

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st (tie)--Champanel (Estate), Rob Overley
  1st (tie)--Syrah-Zinfandel, Malcolm McQueen
  2nd--Syrah-Zinfandel, Malcolm McQueen
  3rd--Chambourcin, Martha Tarkington
  
• Red Grape Sweet
  1st--Ison Muscadine, Jack Keller (Tie, Honorable Mention, Grape)
  2nd--Lenoir-Carmen, Marvin Nebgen
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Blanc du Bois, Martha Tarkington
  2nd--Miss Blanc-Villard Blanc, Martha Tarkington
  3rd--Chardonnay, Malcolm McQueen
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Alsatian Blend, Malcolm McQueen
  2nd--Chardonel, Martha Tarkington
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  No awards
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Key Lime, Jack Keller (Best of Show, Non-Grape)
  2nd--Cantaloupe, Stu Hutchinson
  3rd (tie) --Peach, James Wright
  3rd (tie) --Orange, Stu Hutchinson
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st--Blueberry, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Elderberry, Jack Keller
  3rd--Blackberry, Marlene Nebgen
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--Blackberry, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Blueberry, Marlene Nebgen
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  1st--Bay Leaf, Jack Keller (Honorable Mention, Non-Grape)
  2nd--Rose Petal, Jack Keller
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Tangerine, Stu Hutchinson
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  1st--Champanel-Miss Blanc, Martha Tarkington (Tie, Honorable Mention, Grape)
  2nd--Seibel-Champanel, Phyllis Overley
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, James Wright
  
• Blended Wine Dry:
  1st--Lenoir-Carmen-Blackberry, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Blended Wine Sweet:
  2nd--Mustang/Blackberry, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  [no entries]
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Mustang Port, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Chocolate-Raspberry Port, Malcolm McQueen
  3rd (tie) --Honeydew, Stu Hutchinson
  3rd (tie) --Cantaloupe, Stu Hutchinson
  3rd (tie) --Blueberry, Marlene Nebgen
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's 2008 Fall Competition was held October 26th, 2008 at Raymond Russell Regional Park. Jack Keller chaired the event and Charlie Suehs served as Head Judge. Eugena Wright served as Head Steward and John Breitler served as BOS Head Judge.

Auditor Bob Wehner, Charlie Suehs and Head BOS Judge John Breitler awarded the ribbons.

• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc, Martin Benke
  
  • Honorable Mention: Chenin Blanc/Muscat/Vidal Blend, Malcom McQueen
    
• Non-Grape: Strawberry/Pomegranate, Gib DeLisle
  
  • Honorable Mention: Chocolate/Orange Port, Gordon Ringler
    

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st--Cabernet Sauvignon, Malcom McQueen
  2nd (tie) --Black Spanish, David Weber
  2nd (tie) --Black Spanish, Kurt Aten
  3rd--Noble Muscadine, Gib DeLisle
  
• Red Grape Sweet
  2nd--Miss Blue, Luke Clark
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Sauvignon Blanc, Martin Benke (Best of Show - Grape)
  2nd--Blanc du Bois, Martha Tarkington
  3rd--Carlos Muscadine, Gib DeLisle
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Chenin Blanc/Muscat/Vidal Blend, Malcom McQueen (Honorable Mention - Grape)
  2nd--Carlos Muscadine, Jack Deshotels
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--White Mustang, Danny May
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, Wilson Williams
  2nd--Mustang, James Wright
  3rd--Mustang, James Wright
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Pear, Jack Deshotels
  2nd--Pineapple, Steve Gross
  3rd--Mango/Apple, Lynette Clark
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Lemon/Pomegranate, Martin Benke
  2nd--Mango, Rob & Eva Overley
  3rd--Elderberry, Charlie Suehs
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st--Aronia Berry, Jack Keller
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--Strawberry/Pomegranate, Gib DeLisle (Best of Show - Non-Grape)
  2nd--not recorded, Phyllis Overley
  3rd--Blackberry, Gib DeLisle
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  1st--Red Beet Root, Danny May
  2nd--Dandelion, Danny May
  3rd--Carob Bean, Jack Keller
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Cherry/Almond, Luke Clark
  3nd--Champanel, Marth Tarkington
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  1st--Cynthiana, Luke Clark
  3nd--Chocolate Coverd Cherry, Rob & Eva Overley
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--Mustang/Muscat, Martin Benke
  
• Blended Wine Dry:
  1st--Blueberry/Syrah, Jack Deshotels
  2nd--Conglomerate Blend, Gib DeLisle
  3rd (tie) --Mustang/Blackberry, Martin Benke
  3rd (tie) --Blueberry/Niagara, Steve Gross
  
• Blended Wine Sweet:
  1st--Blackberry/Cabernet Sauvignon, Larry Lothringer
  2nd--Sangria/Orange, Gordon Ringler
  3rd (tie) --Mustang/Cranberry, Martin Benke
  3rd (tie) --Mustang/Raspberry, Martin Benke
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  [no entries]
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Chocolate/Orange Port, Gordon Ringler (Honorable Mention - Non-Grape)
  2nd--Favorite, Martha Tarkington
  
• Dessert/Appertif (Special Category):
  1st--Cherry/Elderberry, Jack Deshotels
  2nd--Blackcurrant/Elderberry, Jack Deshotels
  3rd--Maraschino/Chocolate Mead, Jack Keller
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's 2008 Spring Competition was held April 27th, 2008 at Raymond Russell Regional Park. Larry Lothringer chaired the event and served as both Head Steward and BOS Head Judge. Jack Keller served as Competition Head Judge.

President/Auditor Bob Wehner, Jack Keller and Head BOS Judge Larry Lothringer awarded the ribbons.

• Grape: Syrah/Cynthiana/Ives Noir, Jack Keller
  
  • Honorable Mention: Lomanto (Estate), Marvin Nebgen
    
• Non-Grape: Chocolate/Raspberry Port, Charles DeLuna
  
  • Honorable Mention: Watermelon/Cranberry, Jack Keller
    

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st--Syrah/Cynthiana/Ives Noir, Jack Keller (Best of Show, Grape)
  2nd--Lomanto (Estate), Marvin Nebgen
  3rd--Petite Sirah/Zinfandel, Malcom McQueen
  
• Red Grape Sweet
  1st--Lomanto (Estate), Marvin Nebgen (Honorable Mention, Grape)
  2nd--Champanel/Mustang/Cynthiana/Dogridge, Jack Keller
  3rd--Mustang/Concord, James Wright
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Riesling, Charlie Suehs
  2nd--Carlos Muscadine, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Muscadine/Niagara, Marlene Nebgen
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Carlos Muscadine, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Riesling, Malcolm McQueen
  3rd (tie)--Muscadine/Niagara, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd (tie)--Niagara, Bob Wehner
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--White Mustang (Estate), Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Mustang, Jack Keller
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st (tie)--White Mustang (Estate), Marvin Nebgen
  1st (tie)--Mustang, Rob Overley
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Orange Mead, Jack Keller
  2nd--Cherry, Jack Keller
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Passion Fruit, Jack Keller
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st--Elderberry, James Wright
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--Elderberry, Charlie Suehs
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  [no entries]
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Watermelon/Cranberry, Jack Keller (Honorable Mention, Non-Grape)
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  [no entries]
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--White Shiraz, Malcolm McQueen
  2nd--White Shiraz/Riesling, Malcolm McQueen
  
• Blended Wine Dry:
  1st--Blackberry/Cabernet Sauvignon, Larry Lothringer
  
• Blended Wine Sweet:
  1st--Blueberry/Pinot Noir, Gordon Ringler
  2nd--Niagara/Cranberry, Bob Wehner
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  [no entries]
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Lomanto Port (Estate), Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Mustang, James Wright
  3rd--Concord/Niagara, Bob Wehner
  
• Dessert/Appertif (Special Category):
  1st--Chocolate/Raspberry Port, Charles DeLuna (Best of Show, Non-Grape)
  2nd--Orange/Chocolate Port, Charles DeLuna
  3rd--Orange/Chocolate Port, Jack Keller
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's 2007 Fall Competition was held October 21st at Raymond Russell Regional Park. Larry Lothringer chaired the event and served as Head Steward. Jack Keller served as Head Judge.

President/Auditor Bob Wehner, Jack Keller and Head BOS Judge Charlie Suehs awarded the ribbons.

• Grape: Verdelet, Paul & Phyllis Overley
  
  • Honorable Mention: Black Spanish, Kurt Aten
    
  • Honorable Mention: Golden Muscat/Blanc du Bois/White Mustang, Jack Keller
    
• Non-Grape: Peach, James Wright
  
  • Honorable Mention: Blackberry/Mulberry, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
    

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st--Black Spanish, Kurt Aten (Honorable Mention, Grape)
  2nd--Black Spanish, Kurt Aten
  3rd--Zinfandel, Malcom McQueen
  
• Red Grape Sweet
  1st (tie)--Lenoir, Martha Tarkington
  1st (tie)--Muscadine, Gib DeLisle
  2nd--Mustang/Concord, James Wright
  3rd (tie)--Favorite, Martha Tarkington
  3rd (tie)--Lomanto, Marvin Nebgen
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Verdelet, Paul & Phyllis Overley (Best of Show, Grape)
  2nd--Gewurztraminer, Jack Deshotels
  3rd--Blanc du Bois, Martha Tarkington
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st (tie)--Muscat Canelli, Randy Wimbish
  1st (tie)--Golden Muscat/Blanc du Bois/White Mustang, Jack Keller (Honorable Mention, Grape)
  2nd--Muscadine, Gib DeLisle
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--Mustang, Luke Clark
  2nd--Mustang, Randy Wimbish
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--[not awarded]
  2nd--[not awarded]
  3rd--Mustang, Luke Clark
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Loquat, Jack Deshotels
  2nd--Lime, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
  3rd--Apple, Randy Wimbish
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Peach, James Wright (Best of Show, Non-Grape)
  2nd--Lemon, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st--Blackberry/Mulberry, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt (Honorable Mention, Non-Grape)
  2nd--Cranberry, Jack Deshotels
  3rd (tie)--Cranberry, Jack Keller
  3rd (tie)--Elderberry, Luke Clark
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--Cranberry, Jack Keller
  2nd--Elderberry, Gib de Lisle
  3rd--Blackberry, James Wright
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  1st--Tomato/Jalapeno, Larry Lothringer
  2nd--Green Onion, Luke Clark
  3rd--Coconut, Jack Keller
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  [no entries]
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  1st--Cranberry/Apple/Pomegranate, Gib DeLisle
  2nd--Muscadine, Luke Clark
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  [no entries]
  
• Blended Wine Dry:
  1st--Chianti, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
  2nd (tie)--Blueberry/Zinfandel, Gib DeLisle
  2nd (tie)--Strawberry/Peach, Eva Douglas
  3rd --Cabernet Sauvignon/Blackberry, Larry Lothringer
  
• Blended Wine Sweet:
  1st--Chianti, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
  2nd (tie)--Blackberry/Pinot Noir, Jack Deshotels
  2nd (tie)--Blueberry/Beaujolais, Jack Deshotels
  3rd --Riesling/Raspberry, Jack Deshotels
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  [no entries]
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Orange Muscat, Malcom McQueen
  2nd--Lenoir Port, Martha Tarkington
  3rd--Mustang, James Wright
  

Three past or current members of the San Antonio Regional Wine Guild took the top honors at the Medina County Fair's Home Wine Competition on September 16th, 2007. SARWG's investment in the Fair is always heavy. Charlie Suehs has organized and run the competition for 26 years, and SARWG has provided the judges for over half that time. Head Judge this year was Jack Keller.

Jim Wright's Honorable Mention was a sweet Mustang. Eddie Pawelek's Best of Show Grape was a white wine from Verdelet grapes (free run juice). Eva Douglas' Best of Show Non-Grape was an aromatic Strawberry-Peach. In all, SARWG members won 13 places at the Fair in Hondo.

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's 2007 Spring Competition was held April 29th at Raymond Russell Regional Park. Luke Clark served as Head Judge. The competition went smoothly.

President/Auditor Bob Wehner and Luke Clark awarded the ribbons. Best of Show and runner-up (Homorable Mention) rosettes were not available for presentation and will be awarded at the May meeting.

• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry), Malcolm McQueen
  
  • Honorable Mention: Blanc du Bois, Jack Keller
    
• Non-Grape: Cranberry/Native Grape/Vanilla Bean, Jack Keller
  
  • Honorable Mention: Orange/grapefruit/pineapple/coconut, Martin Benke
    

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st (tie)--Cabernet Sauvignon, Malcolm McQueen (Best of Show - Grape)
  1st (tie)--Lomanto, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Barolo, Charles de Luna
  3rd--Cabernet Sauvignon, Gib de Lisle
  
• Red Grape Sweet
  1st--Lomanto, Marvin Nebgen
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Blanc du Bois, Jack Keller (Honorable Mention, Grape)
  2nd--[not awarded]
  3rd (tie)--Chardonnay (kit), Charlie Suehs
  3rd (tie)--Carlos Muscadine, Gib de Lisle
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Trousseau Riesling, Malcolm McQueen
  2nd--Thompson Seedless, Charlie Suehs
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--Mustang, Jack Keller
  2nd--[not awarded]
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--[not awarded]
  2nd--[not awarded]
  3rd--Mustang, James Wright
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Lime, Lesley Lunt
  3rd (tie)--Orange/Lemon, Martin Benke
  3rd (tie)--Cherry, Walter Klingman
  3rd (tie)--Peach, Walter Klingman
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Orange/grapefruit/pineapple/coconut, Martin Benke (Honorable Mention, Non-Grape)
  2nd--Peach, James Wright
  3rd (tie)--Lemon, Lesley Lunt
  3rd (tie)--Mango, Rob Overley
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st--[not awarded]
  2nd--Elderberry, James Wright
  3rd--Mixed Berry, Jack Keller
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--[not awarded]
  2nd--Blackberry, Gib de Lisle
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  1st--[not awarded]
  2nd--Clementine/French Vanilla Mocha, Jack Keller
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--[not awarded]
  2nd--[not awarded]
  3rd--Chocolate Covered Cherry/Almond, Rob Overley
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  [no entries]
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--Niagara/Concord, Bob Wehner
  2nd--White Merlot, Malcolm McQueen
  
• Blended Wine Dry:
  1st--Pomegranate/Blueberry/Native Grape, Jack Keller
  
• Blended Wine Sweet:
  1st (tie)--Cranberry/Native Grape/Vanilla Bean, Jack Keller (Best of Show, Non-Grape)
  1st (tie)--Riesling/Green Apple, Gordon Ringler
  2nd--Mustang/Dewberry/Agarita/Mulberry, Martin Benke
  3rd--Blackberry/Cabernet Sauvignon, Larry Lothringer
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  [no entries]
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Lomanto, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Orange/Chocolate Port, Charles de Luna
  3rd--Blueberry/Zinfandel Port, Jack Keller
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's 2006 Fall Competition was held October 15th at Raymond Russell Regional Park. John Breitler served as Head Judge. The food spread was about as good as it gets and the t asting table offered a large variety of wines.

President/Auditor Bob Wehner and John Breitler awarded the ribbons. Awards which had been received in abstentia at other competitions for SARWG members were also presented. These included Bob Wehner's Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion rosettes from the Atascosa County Fair, and a silver tulip wine glass to Luke Clark for runner-up to Best of Show at the Victoria Czech Heritage Festival Home Wine Competition.

• Grape: Camerere Red Rhone-Style, Charles DeLuna
  
• Non-Grape: Peppermint, Luke Clark
  

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st--Camerere Red Rhone-Style, Charles DeLuna (Best of Show - Grape)
  2nd--Ruby Cabernet, Greg Howard
  3rd--Miss Blue, Luke Clark
  
• Red Grape Sweet
  1st--Miss Blue, Luke Clark
  2nd--Ruby Cabernet, Greg Howard
  3rd--Cynthiana, Charlie Suehs
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Chardonnay, Walter Klingman
  2nd--Muscadine, Luke Clark
  3rd--Carlos Muscadine, Luke Clark
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Niagara, Bob Wehner
  2nd--Chardonnel, Greg Howard
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--Mustang, Fred Williams
  2nd (tie)--Mustang, Greg Howard
  2nd (tie)--Mustang, Luke Clark
  3rd--Mustang, Jack Keller
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, Rob Overley
  2nd--Mustang, Keith Sundberg
  3rd--Mustang, Phyllis and Paul Overley
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Pomegranate/Blueberry, Jack Keller
  2nd--Cherry, Bob Wehner
  3rd--Fig, Walter Klingman
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Passion Fruit, Jack Keller
  2nd--Raspberry, Lynette Clark
  3rd--Mango, Rob Overley
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st--Blueberry, Jack Keller
  2nd--Blackberry, Greg Howard
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--Hackberry, Jack Keller
  2nd--Strawberry, Phyllis and Paul Overley
  3rd--Blueberry, Fred Williams
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  (no entries)
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Peppermint, Luke Clark (Best of Show - Non-Grape)
  2nd--Cherry-Almond, Luke Clark
  3rd--Tamarind, Jack Keller
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  1st--Cynthiana, Luke Clark
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--Niagara/Cherry, Bob Wehner
  2nd--White Zinfandel, Malcolm McQueen
  
• Blended Wine Dry:
  1st--Muscadine-Blueberry, Jack Keller
  2nd--Black Russian Merlot, Malcolm McQueen
  
• Blended Wine Sweet:
  1st--Mustang-Cranberry, Phyllis and Paul Overley
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  (no awards)
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Black Cherry, Bob Wehner
  2nd--Concord, Bob Wehner
  3rd--Raspberry, Bob Wehner
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's 2006 Spring Competition was held April 9th at Raymond Russell Regional Park. Jack Keller served as Head Judge, Marvin Nebgen acted as Chief Steward, Rob Overley as Registrar, and Bob Wehner as Chief Auditor. Donna Keller ran the raffle, which raised $105 and helped defray the costs associated with holding the competition. The food spread was once again a feast and the tasting table offered a large variety of wines.

Jack Keller and Rob Overley awarded the ribbons. New member Walter Klingman won five ribbons and Best of Show (Non-Grape), while first-time entrant Raymond Meyer (Shepherdsville, KY) took three places. Marvin Nebgen took four places and Best of Show (Grape), while Jack Keller took five firsts. Senior dame Mary Ann Daly won four places. The most unusual wines entered were Jack Keller's Chocolate-Almond Mead and Mary Ann Daly's Acorn-Niagara Wine.

• Grape: Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Non-Grape: Peach, Walter Klingman
  

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st--Cabernet Sauvignon, Raymond Meyer
  2nd--Cabernet-Sauvignon, Walter Klingman
  3rd--Corvina, Charles DeLuna
  
• Red Grape Sweet
  1st--Lambrusca, Charles DeLuna
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Roucaneuf, Charlie Suehs
  2nd (tie)--Thompson Seedless, Charlie Suehs
  2nd (tie)--Voignier, Walter Klingman
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Niagara, Raymond Meyer
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--Mustang, Jack Keller
  2nd--White Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  3rd--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen (Best of Show - Grape)
  2nd--White Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Peach, Walter Klingman (Best of Show - Non-Grape)
  2nd (tie)--Plum, Walter Klingman
  2nd (tie)--Grapefruit, Mary Ann Daly
  3rd--Apple, Bob Wehner
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Pear-Fig, Jim Wright
  2nd (tie)--Cherry, Bob Wehner
  2nd (tie)--Apple, Marlene Nebgen
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st--Blackberry, Walter Klingman
  2nd--Blackberry, Charles DeLuna
  3rd--Blueberry, Mary Ann Daly
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--Blueberry, Jack Keller
  2nd--Black Raspberry, Raymond Meyer
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  1st (tie)--Chocolate-Almond Mead, Jack Keller
  1st (tie)--Mesquite, Marvin Nebgen
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• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Mesquite, Marnin Nebgen
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  1st (tie)--Cranberry-Grape, Jack Keller
  1st (tie)--Cynthiana, Charlie Suehs
  > 2nd--Mustang, Jim Wright
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--Concord/Niagara, Bob Wehner
  
• Blended Wine Dry:
  1st--Muscadine-Mustang-Elderberry, Jack Keller
  
• Blended Wine Sweet:
  1st--Peach-Grape, Malcomb McQueen
  2nd--Acorn-Niagara, Mary Ann Daly
  3rd--Blueberry-Grape, Mary Ann Daly
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  (no entries)
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Peach, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Concord, Bob Wehner
  3rd--Niagara, Bob Wehner
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's (SARWG's) Fall Competition was held on a gorgeous October 16th at Pavillion 1 at Raymond Russell Park. Competition Chairperson Martin Benke organized and chaired the event. Charlie Suehs was Head Judge.

Martin Benke and friends did an outstanding job handling registration and Bob Wehner served as Chief Auditor. Donna Keller ran the Sweepstakes and quality prizes accounted for the treasury raking in $242.

Jack Keller and Martin Benke took Best of Show

Turn-out was a bit thin but no one complained and this did not detract from the competiveness of the event or quality of the wines. The food spread was spectacular and the tasting table offered a wonderful diversity of wines and meads.

Martin Benke conducted a short business meeting and Head Judge Charlie Suehs awarded the ribbons. The Guild picked up two new members and a couple of renewals.

• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Jack Keller
  
• Non-Grape: Lime, Martin Benke
  

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st--Cabernet Sauvignon, Jack Keller (Best of Show, Grape)
  2nd--Cabernet-Shiraz, Lesley Lunt
  3rd (tie)--Merlot, Sandra O'Bannon
  3rd (tie)--Merlot, Lesley Lunt
  
• Red Grape Sweet
  1st--Concord, Lynette Clark
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Carlos, Luke Clark
  2nd--Ison, Luke Clark
  3rd--Liebfraumilch, Martin Benke
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Niagara, Bob Wehner
  2nd--White Bourgonne, Charlie Suehs
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  No entries
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, Luke Clark
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Apple, Luke Clark
  2nd--Grapefruit, Jack Keller
  3rd--Gooseberry, Lynette Clark
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Cherry, Jack Keller
  2nd (tie)--Kiwi, Luke Clark
  2nd (tie)--Apple, Bob Wehner
  2nd (tie)--Passion Fruit, Lynette Clark
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st--Strawberry, Lynette Clark
  2nd--Elderberry, Jack Keller
  3rd--Agarita, Jack Keller
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--Elderberry, Charlie Suehs
  2nd--Raspberry, Bob Wehner
  3rd--Blueberry, Wilson Williams
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  1st--Elder Flower, Luke Clark
  2nd--Chocolate Almond Cherry, Lynette Clark
  3rd--Vanilla Pecan Mead, Jack Keller
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Lime, Martin Benke (Best of Show, Grape)
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  1st--Ison Rosé, Luke Clark
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--Concord/Niagara, Bob Wehner
  
• Blended Wine Dry:
  1st--Cabernet-Elderberry, Luke Clark
  2nd--Mustang-Elderberry, Jack Keller
  3rd--(None)
• Blended Wine Sweet:
  1st (tie)--Cabernet-Blackberry, Luke Clark
  1st (tie)--Cabernet-Blackberry, Lesley Lunt
  2nd--Niagara-Mango, Lynette Clark
  3rd--Niagara-Passion Fruit-Strawberry, Lynette Clark
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  1st--Crabapple-Pear-Muscadine, Luke Clark
  2nd--Kumquat, Luke Clark
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Concord, Bob Wehner
  2nd--Elderberry Port, Jack Keller
  3rd (tie)--Concord, Bob Wehner
  3rd (tie)--Niagara, Bob Wehner
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's (SARWG's) Spring Competition was held on a beautiful April 10th at Raymond Russell Park. Competition Chairperson Rob Overley organized and chaired the event. Eugena Wright served as Chief Steward and Jack Keller was Head Judge.

Bob Wehner and Rob Overley did an outstanding job handling registration and Bob also served as Chief Auditor. Kay Wehner ran the Sweepstakes and raked in $136 for the SARWG treasury.

Turn-out was a bit light because the Central Texas Wine Guild, which contains a number of SARWG members, held a winery/vineyard tour on the same day and those members were not present. This did not detract from the competiveness of the event or quality of the wines. The food spread was again outstanding and the tasting table offered a wonderful diversity.

Marvin Nebgen conducted a short business meeting and awarded the ribbons. Four new members from Helotes, Texas (Andy & Joan Ulsher and Kevin & Dawn Pellone) joined at the competition and Vernon Speer, from Jefferson City, Missouri joined about two weeks prior and shipped his wines to his brother for entry. All of the new members won ribbons at their first SARWG competition.

• Grape: Champanel, Rob Overley
  
• Non-Grape: Cranberry, Vernon Speer
  

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st (tie)--Champanel, Rob Overley (Best of Show, Grape)
  1st (tie)--Concord, Venon Speer
  2nd--Cabernet Sauvignon, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
  3rd--Sangiovese, Andy Ulsher
  
• Red Grape Sweet
  1st--Lomanto, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Concord, Bob Wehner
  3rd--Favorite, Marvin Nebgen
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Chardonnay, Kevin Pellone
  2nd--Blanc du Bois, Luke Clark
  3rd--Muscadine, Luke Clark
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Niagara, Lynette Clark
  2nd--Niagara, Bob Wehner
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st (tie)--Ives Noir, Luke
  1st (tie)--Mustang, Jack Keller
  2nd (tie)--Berlandieri, Jack Keller
  2nd (tie)--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  3rd--Cynthiana, Luke Clark
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, Lesley Lunt & Martin Benke
  2nd--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  3rd--Mustang, Keith Sundberg
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Orange, Jack Keller
  2nd (tie)--Peach, Vernon Speer
  2nd (tie)--Apple/Raspberry, Vernon Speer
  3rd--Crabapple, Luke Clark
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Mango, Luke Clark
  2nd--Rambutan, Jack Keller
  3rd--Kumquat, Luke Clark
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st (tie)--Cranberry, Vernon Speer (Best of Show, Non-Grape)
  1st (tie)--Marionberry, Lynette Clark
  2nd--Strawberry, Lynette Clark
  3rd--Blackberry, Jack Keller
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--Raspberry, Bob Wehner
  2nd--Blueberry, Lesley Lunt & Martin Benke
  3rd--Strawberry, Lynette Clark
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  1st--Hazelnut Mead, Jack Keller
  2nd--Mint, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--(None)
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Tomato, Phylis Overley
  2nd--Mint, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Tomato, James Wright
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  1st--Cynthiana, Luke Clark
  2nd--Mustang, Lesley Lunt & Martin Benke
  3rd--(None)
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--Concord/Niagara, Bob Wehner
  2nd--Cynthiana, Charlie Suehs
  3rd--Concord, Dean Proctor
  
• Blended Wine Dry:
  1st--Mustang/Muscadine, Keith Sundberg
  2nd--Blackberry/Niagara, James Wright
  3rd--(None)
  
• Blended Wine Sweet:
  1st--Chianti/Cranberry, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
  2nd--Niagara/Raspberry, Bob Wehner
  3rd--Mustang/Muscadone, Keith Sundberg
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  1st--Carlos Muscadine, Luke Clark
  2nd--(None)
  3rd--(None)
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st (tie)--Lenoir/Elderberry Sherry, Luke Clark
  1st (tie)--Lemon, Lesley Lunt & Martin Benke
  2nd (tie)--Post Oak, Luke Clark
  2nd (tie)--Mustang, Lesley Lunt & Martin Benke
  3rd--Lomanto Port, Marvin Nebgen
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's (SARWG's) Fall Competition was held October 17th at Raymond Russell Park. Competition Chairperson Rob Overley organized his first event and did a very good job of it.

Bob Wehner did an outstanding job handling registration and also served as Chief Auditor. Susie Higgins served as Chief Steward and Jack Keller was Head Judge. Donna Keller and Kay Wehner ran the Sweepstakes and raked in $213 for the SARWG coffer.

The food was again outstanding and the tasting table overflowed with delicious samplings.

Marvin Nebgen conducted a short business meeting and awarded the ribbons. Merrill Carlson of Austin and Charles de Luna of San Antonio joined the Guild. New member Leonard Martina of Charlotte, North Carolina shipped his wines through the Kellers and entered his first SARWG competition. Both Merrill and Leonard won ribbons at their first SARWG competition (Charles did not enter).

• Grape: Concord (Sweet), Marlene Nebgen
  
• Non-Grape: Mustang/Agarita Blend, Martin Benke & Jerome Bourquin
  

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st--Lomanto, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Cynthiana, Charlie Suehs
  3rd--Concord, Marlene Nebgen
  
• Red Grape Sweet
  1st--Concord, Marlene Nebgen (Best of Show Grape)
  2nd--Claire Muscadine, Lynette Clark
  3rd--Lomanto, Marvin Nebgen
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st (Tie) --Symphony, Ted Ashleyk
  1st (Tie) --Muscadine, Luke Clark
  2nd (Tie) --Niagara, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd (Tie) --Blanc du Bois, Randall Wimbish
  3rd--Sauvignon Blanc, Leonard Martina
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Niagara, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Liebfraumilch, Martin Benke
  3rd--(None)
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--White Mustang, Jack Keller
  2nd--Mustang, Martin Benke
  3rd--Mustang, Rob Overley
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, Martin Benke & Jerome Bourquin
  2nd--Mustang, Luke Clark
  3rd--Mustang, Susie Higgins
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Plum, Susie Higgins
  2nd--Peach, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Pear, Randall Wimbish
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Peach, Susie Higgins
  2nd--Orange, Martin Benke
  3rd--Apricot, Luke Clark
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st--Elderberry, Charlie Suehs
  2nd--Elderberry, Merrill Carlson
  3rd--White Cranberry, Jack Keller
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st (Tie) --Elderberry, Charlie Suehs
  1st (Tie) --Blackberry, Leonard Martina
  2nd--Blueberry, Fred Williams
  3rd--Blueberry, Leonard Martina
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  1st--Rosehip, Merrill Carlson
  2nd--(None)
  3rd--(None)
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Cactus Bulb, Peter Jacoby
  2nd--Huisache, Jack Keller
  3rd--Wild Persimmon, Peter Jacoby
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  1st--Claire Muscadine, Lynette Clark
  2nd (Tie) --Mustang, Jack Keller
  2nd (Tie) --Zinfandel, Leonard Martina
  3rd--Muscadine, Luke Clark
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--Niagara/Lomanto, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Mustang, Jack Keller
  3rd--Cynthiana, Luke Clark
  
• Blended Wine Dry:
  1st--Lenoir/Elderberry, Charlie Suehs
  2nd--Lemoir/Elderberry, Luke Clark
  3rd--(None)
  
• Blended Wine Sweet:
  1st--Mustang/Agarita, Martin Benke & Jerome Bourquin (Best of Show, Non-Grape)
  2nd--Cranberry/Chianti, Lesley Lunt
  3rd--Concord/Niagara, Bob Wehner
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  1st--Crabapple/Pear/Muscadine, Luke Clark
  2nd--Peach, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--(None)
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Niagara, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Concord, Bob Wehner
  3rd--Lenoir/Elderberry Port, Luke Clark
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's (SARWG's) Spring Competition was held April 18th at Raymond Russell Park. Competition Chairperson Jack Keller organized the event and prepared the many forms needed.

Randall Wimbish did an outstanding job handling registration and Bob Wehner served as Chief Auditor. Luke Clark served as Chief Steward and Marvin Nebgen accepted the position as Head Judge. Donna Keller and Kay Wehner ran the Sweepstakes.

The food, as usual, was outstanding, but for the first time in memory the tasting table ran dry before judging was completed. Attendees descended upon the competing wines once the first place winners were segregated for the Best of Show judging.

Marvin Nebgen awarded the ribbons and conducted the shortest business meeting anyone remembers. Ted and Mona Ashley drove down from Richardson, Texas, joined the Guild, and participated in their first SARWG competition. In the tradition of SARWG members over the decades, Ted walked away with his share of ribbons. Way to go Ted.

• Grape: Red Muscadine (Sweet), Luke Clark
  
• Non-Grape: Pear/Apricot Dessert Wine, Marlene Nebgen
  

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st (Tie) --Merlot, Marvin Nebgen
  1st (Tie) --Pinot Noir, Martin Benke
  2nd (Tie) --Black Spanish, Martin Benke
  2nd (Tie) --Merlot, Ted Ashley
  3rd--Cabernet Sauvignon, John Breitler
  
• Red Grape Sweet
  1st--Muscadine, Luke Clark (Best of Show Grape)
  2nd--Merlot, Marvin Nebgen
  3rd--Mustang, Martin Benke
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Blanc du Bois, Luke Clark
  2nd--Blanc du Bois, Randall Wimbish
  3rd--Blanc du Bois, Randall Wimbish
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st (Tie) --Niagara, Lynette Clark
  1st (Tie) --Niagara, Bob Wehner
  2nd--Blanc du Bois, Randall Wimbish
  3rd--Muscat Canelli, Randall Wimbish
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--Mustang, Jack Keller
  2nd--Claire Muscadine, Lynette Clark
  3rd--Mustang, Martin Benkek
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Claire Muscadine, Lynette Clark
  2nd--Cynthiana, Luke Clark
  3rd--Mustang, Marvin Nedgen
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Pear, Martin Benke
  2nd--Pear, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Wild Plum, Luke Clark
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st (Tie) --Apple, Martin Benkek
  1st (Tie) --Pear, Martin Benke
  2nd--Pear, James Wright
  3rd--Fig, James Wright
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st--Blackberry, Kathy Privett
  2nd--Blueberry, Jack Keller
  3rd--Elderberry, Charlie Suehs
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--Blackberry, Randall Wimbish
  2nd--Blackberry, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Blueberry, Jack Keller
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  1st--Green Onion, Luke Clark
  2nd--Beet, Jack Keller
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Mesquite Bean, Jack Keller
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  1st--Muscadine, Luke Clark
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--Muscadine, Luke Clark
  2nd--White Merlot, Ted Ashley
  3rd--Niagara/Concord, Bob Wehner
  
• Blended Wine Dry:
  1st--Niagara/Peach, Bob Wehner
  2nd--Pear/Raspberry, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Cynthiana/Elderberry, Charlie Suehs
  
• Blended Wine Sweet:
  1st--Raspberry/Niagara, Lynette Clark
  2nd--Mulberry/Cabernet Sauvignon, Martin Benke
  3rd--Pear/Raspberry, Marlene Nebgen
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  No entries
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Pear/Apricot, Marlene Nebgen (Best of Show Non-Grape)
  2nd--Merlot, Marvin Nebgen
  3rd--Niagara, Bob Wehner
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's (SARWG's) Fall Competition was held October 26th at Raymond Russell Park. Competition Chairperson Jack Keller did a great job organizing the event and preparing the many forms needed, but, because Keith Sundberg brought his laptop and wine judging program, most of the forms weren't needed. Keith did an outstanding job handling registration and auditing duties practically single-handed. He did, however, get help from several members -- Eugina Wright, Lynette Clark, Jack Keller, and Luke Clark to name a few. The food, again, was outstanding, and the tasting table perhaps the best it has been in a long time. The weather was, well, wet and cold, but Henry Daly made a wood run and got the big barbecue barrel heated up just in time to ward off hyperthermia.

Dick Thackston served as Head Steward at his first meeting (way to go Dick!) and Luke Clark served as Head Judge. Donna Keller ran the Sweepstakes. Marvin Nebgen awarded the ribbons and conducted a short business meeting.

• Grape: Concord Dessert, Bob Wehner
  
• Non-Grape: Blueberry, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
  

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st--Cabernet Sauvignon, Luke Clark
  2nd--Muscadine, Luke Clark
  3rd--Black Spanish, Paul & Phyllis Overley
  
• Red Grape Sweet
  1st--Concord, Bob Wehner
  2nd--Cabernet Sauvignon, Luke Clark
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Muscadine, Luke Clark
  2nd--Sauvignon Blanc, John Benziger
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Roucaneuf, James Wright
  2nd--Roucaneuf, Charles Suehs
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--Muscadine, Luke Clark
  2nd--Mustang, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
  3rd--Cynthiana, Luke Clark
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Mustang & Concord, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Mustang, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
  3rd--Muscadine, Lynette Clark
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Cherry, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
  2nd--Peach, Lynette Clark
  3rd--Pear, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Strawberry, Kathy Privett
  2nd--Peach, James Wright
  3rd--Orange, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st--Raspberry, Kathy Privett
  2nd--Elderberry, Charlie Suehs
  3rd--Raspberry & Niagara, Henry Daniel O'Keefe
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--Blueberry, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt (Best of Show Non-Grape)
  2nd--Cranberry, Luke Clark
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  1st--Rose Petal, Jack Keller
  2nd--Rose Petal, Henry Daniel O'Keefe
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Rutabagas, Jack Keller
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  1st--Muscadinbe, Luke Clark
  2nd--Mustang, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
  3rd--White Merlot William Skrapits
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--Rose & Concord, Bob Wehner
  2nd--Lenoir & Carlos, Luke Clark
  
• Blended Wine Dry:
  1st--Mustang & Blackberry, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
  2nd--Raspberry & Niagara, Bob Wehner
  3rd--Cranberry & Niagara, Bob Wehner
  
• Blended Wine Sweet:
  1st--Peach & Niagara, Bob Wehner
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  1st--Gooseberry, Luke Clark
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Concord, Bob Wehner (Best of Show Grape)
  2nd--Niagara, Bob Wehner
  3rd--Red Grape Ice Wine, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's (SARWG's) Spring Competition was held April 27th at Raymond Russell Park. Competition Chairperson Lesley Lunt did another great job organizing the event and lining up the various officials. The food was outstanding, the tasting table generously stocked and the weather could not have been better.

Martin Benke served as Head Steward and John Breitler again served as Head Judge. Phyllis Overly and Donna Keller ran the Sweepstakes. Marlene Nebgen, Eugena Wright and Lesley Lunt served as Auditors, and many others served where needed -- especially in Registration and Stewardship -- to help make this another great competition.

• Grape: Chardonel, Greg Howard
  
• Non-Grape: Blackberry, Greg Howard
  

• Red Grape Dry: Vinifera
  1st--Cabernet Sauvignon, Steve Orinick
  2nd--Ruby Cabernet, Greg Howard
  3rd--Ruby Cabernet, Randy Wimbish
  
• Red Grape Dry: New World
  1st--Lenoir, Charlie Suehs
  2nd--Lenoir, Marvin Nebgen
  3rd--Cynthiana, Charlie Suehs
  
• Red Grape Sweet:
  1st--Ruby Cabernet, Greg Howard
  2nd--Lenoir, Marvin Nebgen
  3rd--Cabernet Sauvignon, Greg Howard
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Chardonel, Greg Howard (Best of Show--Grape)
  2nd--Sauvignon Blanc, Charlie Suehs
  3rd--Roucaneuf, Charlie Suehs
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Golden Muscat, Greg Howard
  2nd--Chardonel, Greg Howard
  3rd (Tie) --Roucaneuf, James Wright
  3rd (Tie) --Muscat Canelli, Randy Wimbish
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--Mustang, Greg Howard
  2nd--Mustang, Jack Keller
  3rd--Mustang, James Wright
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, Martin Benke
  2nd--Mustang, Greg Howard
  3rd--Mustang, James Wright
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Apple/Pineapple, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Banana, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Apple, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Apple/Pineapple, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd (Tie) --Banana, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd (Tie) --Persimmon, James Wright
  3rd (Tie) --Apple, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd (Tie) --Tomato, Martin Benke
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st (Tie) --Blackberry, Greg Howard (Best of Show--Non-Grape)
  1st (Tie) --Blackberry, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Blackberry, Jack Keller
  3rd--Elderberry, Charlie Suehs
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--?, Paul & Phyllis Overly
  2nd--Blackberry, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Blackberry, James Wright
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  1st--Dandelion, Jack Keller
  2nd--Mead, Marlene Nebgen
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Sassafras, Jack Keller
  2nd (tie) --Mead, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd (tie) --?, Martin Benke
  2nd (tie) --?, James Wright & Martin Benke
  3rd (tie) --?, Lesley Lunt
  3rd (tie) --?, Paul & Phyllis Overly
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  No Entries
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, James Wright
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  1st--Banana/Pineapple, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Banana, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Black Corinth, Jack Keller
  
• Dessert/Appertif: Grape:
  1st (tie) --Concord, Bob Wehner
  1st (tie) --Niagara, Bob Wehner
  2nd--Lenoir Port, Marvin Nebgen
  3rd--Golden Muscat, Greg Howard
  
• Dessert/Appertif: Non-Grape:
  1st--Banana, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd (tie) --?, Mary Ann Daly
  2nd (tie) --Banana/Raspberry, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Pralene, Jack Keller
  
• Blended Grape:
  1st--Mustang/Blackberry, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Blackberry/Grape, Andrea Hicks
  
• Blended Non-Grape:
  1st--Mustang/Blackberry, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--?, Lesley Lunt
  3rd--Banana/Raspberry, Marlene Nebgen
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's (SARWG's) Fall Competition was held October 30th at Raymond Russell Park. Competition Chairperson Lesley Lunt did a first rate job organizing the event and lining up the various officials. Again, the food was outstanding, the tasting table generously stocked and the weather could not have been better.

John Breitler again served as Head Judge. Eugena Wright, Lynette Clark, Kay Wehner, Kyla Orinick, Marlene Nebgen, Luke Clark, and many others served where needed to help make this a great competition. Our sincerest thanks to all who pitched in to make it happen.

• Grape: Niagara, Bob Wehner
  
• Non-Grape: Peach, Marlene Nebgen
  

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st--Pinot Noir, Martin Benke
  2nd (tie)--Dago Red, Jack Keller
  2nd (tie)--Shiraz, Roger Scarborough
  3rd--Burgundy, Jack Keller
  
• Red Grape Sweet:
  1st--Concord/Mustang Jack Keller
  2nd--Black Muscat, Steve Orinick
  3rd--Concord, Bob Wehner
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Niagara, Rob Overly
  2nd--Gewurztraminer, Doug Higgins
  3rd--Chardonnay, Roger Scarborough
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Niagara, Bob Wehner (Best of Show--Grape)
  2nd--Blanc du Bois, Luke Clark
  3rd--Blanc du Bois, Scott Tschirhart
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Mustang, Jack Keller
  3rd--Mustang, Susie Higgins
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Mustang, Doug Higgins
  3rd--Mustang, James Wright
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Peach, Marlene Nebgen (Best of Show--Non-Grape)
  2nd (Tie)--Persimmon, Susie Higgins
  2nd (Tie)--Wild Plum/Chokecherry, Jack Keller
  3rd--Plum, Susie Higgins
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Peach, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Mango, Rob Overly
  3rd--Fig, James Wright
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st--Elderberry, Charlie Suehs
  2nd--Blackberry, Susie Higgins
  3rd--No Award
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--Blackberry, Jack Keller
  2nd--Loganberry/Blackberry, Jack Keller
  3rd--Blackberry, James Wright
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  1st (tie)--Elderflower, Jack Keller
  1st (tie)--Garlic, Jack Keller
  2nd--Honeymead, Steve Orinick
  3rd--No Award
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Sassafras, Luke Clark
  2nd (tie)--Almond Cherry, Lynette Clark
  2nd (tie)--Anise/Tonka Bean/Vanilla Bean, Jack Keller
  3rd--Honeysuckle, Don Hicks
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  1st--Concord, Susie Higgins
  2nd--Cranberry, Jack Keller
  3rd--Quintella, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--Concord/Niagara, Bob Wehner
  2nd (tie)--Mustang, James Wright
  2nd (tie)--Concord/Niagara, Jack Keller
  3rd--Quintella, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  1st--Riesling, Luke Clark
  2nd--Cherry, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--No Award
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Texas Port, Jack Keller
  2nd--Sangria, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Concord, Bob Wehner
  

SARWG had three winners at the first East Texas Amateur Wine Competition at Tyler, Texas on October 12th, 2002. The event was sponsored by the East Texas Home Brewers Association and announced on the ETHBA website and on Jack Keller's website. The SARWG winners were (by Class and Category):

Jack Keller, of the San Antonio Regional Wine Guild, did well at the Atascosa County Fair October 5th. While there were other entrants, Jack took all eight first place ribbons and the two rosettes.

• Grand Champion Texas Wild Plum & Chokecherry -- Jack Keller
• Reserve Grand Champion White Mustang -- Jack Keller

• Mustang Grape Wine (dry) Red Mustang 1st Place Jack Keller
• Mustang Grape Wine (sweet) White Mustang 1st Place Jack Keller
• White Dinner Wine Niagara 1st Place Jack Keller
• Red Dinner Wine Burgundy 1st Place Jack Keller
• Fruit Wine Texas Wild Plum & Chokecherry 1st Place Jack Keller
• Dessert Wine Texas Port 1st Place Jack Keller
• Berry Wine Loganberry 1st Place Jack Keller
• Novelty Huisache Flower 1st Place Jack Keller

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild provided judges and entrants at the September 2002 Medina County Fair at Hondo. Charlie Suehs chaired the event and he, Rob Overly and Luke Clark judged. SARWG's winners were:

• Cabernet Sauvignon Honorable Mention Susie Higgins
• Strawberry Honorable Mention Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
• Chocolate Almond Cherry Honorable Mention Lynette Clark

• Native Grape Dry
  1st Place Red Mustang, James Wright
  2nd Place Red Mustang, Jack Keller
  
• Native Grape Sweet
  2nd Place Red Mustang, Doug Higgins
  3rd Place Red Mustang, James Wright
  
• Red Dinner Wine
  1st Place Cabernet Sauvignon, Susie Higgins
  2nd Place Cabernet Sauvignon, John Brietler
  3rd Place Dago Red, Jack Keller
  
• White Dinner Wine
  1st Place Blanc du Bois, Scott Tschirhart
  2nd Place Gewurztraminer, Doug Higgins
  
• Rosé Wine
  2nd Place Mustang Grape, James Wright
  
• Dessert Wine
  1st Place Strawberry, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
  
• Fruit Wine Dry
  1st Place Blackberry, Susie Higgings
  2nd Place Cherry, Jack Keller
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet
  2nd Place Peach, Lynette Clark
  3rd Place Strawberry, Martin Benke & Lesley Lunt
  
• Novelty Wine
  1st Place Chocolate Almond Cherry, Lynette Clark
  3rd Place Huisache Flower, Jack Keller

SARWG had two entrants and winners at the Douglas County (Nebraska) Fair Home Wine Competition in Omaha during August 1-4, 2002. Luke and Lynette Clark picked up 18 ribbons between them:

San Antonio Regional Wine Guild member Luke Clark placed in the Altus Grape Fest on July 27th, 2002 at Altus, Arkansas, wine capitol of the state. His wins were:

• 2nd Place White Wine Sweet Rosé Muscadine Luke Clark
• 3rd Place Fruit Sweet Wild Indian Plum Luke Clark

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild had two members place in the Indianapolis International Amateur Wine Competition held July 25-27th, 2002 at the Indiana State Fair. Sixty judges swirled, sipped and evaluated a record number 3262 wines from around the world over a three-day period. SARWG's winners were:

• Riesling Bronze Medal Luke Clark
• Fruit Persimmon Bronze Medal Lynette Clark

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild had two members place in the 18th Annual Cowie International Amateur Wine Competition held April 27th at Cowie Wine Cellars, Paris, Arkansas.

• Sweet Red Grape Cabernet Sauvignon 3rd Place Luke Clark
• Dry Rosé Muscadine 2nd Place Luke Clark
• Fruit Apple 2nd Place Luke Clark
• Fruit Persimmon 2nd Place Lynette Clark
• Fruit Fig 3rd Place Lynette Clark

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's (SARWG's) Spring Competition was held April 21st at Raymond Russell Park. Competition Chairperson Susie Higgins did a first rate job organizing the event and lining up the various officials. The food was outstanding, the tasting table generously stocked and the weather was perfect for a change.

John Breitler served as Head Judge. Lesley Lunt and Eugena Wright again handled registration with cool efficiency. Several members served as Stewards prior to the judging and Lesley again headed the auditing effort afterwards. Donna Keller ran the Sweepstakes, which raised $237. Our sincerest thanks to all who pitched in to make it happen.

Once again, the wines were superb. Here are the winners:

• Grape: Mustang, Greg Howard
  
• Non-Grape: Apricot, Marlene Nebgen
  

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st (tie)--Cabernet Sauvignon, Greg Howard
  1st (tie)--Lomanto, Greg Howard
  2nd--Merlot, Susie Higgins
  3rd (tie)--Merlot, Susie Higgins
  3rd (tie)--Cabernet Sauvignon, Luke Clark
  
• Red Grape Sweet:
  1st--Cabernet Sauvignon Greg Howard
  2nd--Lomanto, Greg Howard
  3rd--Concord, Luke Clark
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st (tie)--Riesling, Luke Clark
  1st (tie)--Challenor, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Gewurztraminer, Doug Higgins
  3rd--No Award
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Challenor, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Reisling, Luke Clark
  3rd--No Award
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--Mustang, Greg Howard
  2nd (tie)--Mustang, Doug Higgins
  2nd (tie)--Muscadine, Jack Keller
  3rd--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, Greg Howard(Best of Show--Grape)
  2nd--Mustang, Doug Higgins
  3rd (tie)--Mustang, Stephen Nisbet
  3rd (tie)--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Apricot, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Peach, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Pear, Harold Souder
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st--Apricot, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Persimmon, Lynette Clark
  3rd--Peach, Marlene Nebgen
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st--Loganberry, Jack Keller
  2nd--Strawberry, Martin Benke
  3rd--Blackberry, Susie Higgins
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--Raspberry, Steve Orinick
  2nd--Blackberry, James Wright
  3rd (tie)--Agarita, Martin Benke
  3rd (tie)--Blackberry, Susie Higgins
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  1st--Lavender, Jack Keller
  2nd--No Award
  3rd--No Award
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Tomato, Paul & Phyllis Overly
  2nd--No Award
  3rd--No Award
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  1st--Zinfandel, Greg Howard
  2nd--Mustang, Harold Souder
  3rd--Mustang, Martin Benke
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, James Wright
  2nd--Zinfandel, Greg Howard
  3rd--Quintella, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  1st--Plum, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--No Award
  3rd (tie)--Strawberry, Keith Sundburg
  3rd (tie)--Cherry, Marlene Nebgen
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Apricot, Marlene Nebgen (Best of Show--Non-Grape)
  2nd--Cranberry, Doug Higgins
  3rd (tie)--Blackberry, Greg Howard
  3rd (tie)--Black Muscat, Steven Orinick
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild had two members do well in the Home Wine & Beer Trade Association's National Amateur Wine Competition held April 6th in California.

• White Vinifera-Sweet TEXAS ORANGE MUSCAT Bronze LEE FOSTER FUQUA
• White Vinifera-Sweet RIESLING Bronze LUKE CLARK
• White Vinifera-Dry TEXAS CHARDONNAY Bronze LEE FOSTER FUQUA
• White Vinifera-Dry RIESLING Bronze LUKE CLARK
• Fruit-Dry CRABAPPLE Silver LUKE CLARK
• Berry-Dry ELDERBERRY Bronze LUKE CLARK
• Rosé-Sweet MUSCADINE (ISON) ROSE Bronze LUKE CLARK
• Rosé-Dry MUSCADINE ROSE Bronze LUKE CLARK
• Red Vinifera-Sweet CABERNET SAUVIGNON Silver LUKE CLARK
• Native American Grape-Sweet MUSCADINE (ISON) Bronze LUKE CLARK
• Berry-Sweet BLUEBERRY Bronze LUKE CLARK

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's (SARWG's) Autumn Competition was held November 4th at Raymond Russell Park. Competition Chairperson Lesley Lunt did a good job organizing the event and it ran quite smoothly.

Charlie Suehs again served as Head Judge. Lesley Lunt and Eugena Wright handled registration with cool efficiency. James and Eugena Wright served as Stewards prior to the judging, with assistance as needed. Eugena Wright served as Chief Auditor and a whole team of helpers pitched in to help process the scores of judging sheets. Donna Keller ran the Sweepstakes, which raised $150. Our sincerest thanks to all who pitched in to make it happen.

Once again, the wines were superb. Here are the winners:

• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, John Brietler
  
• Non-Grape: Plum, Marlene Nebgen
  

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st--Cabernet Sauvignon, John Brietler (Best of Show--Grape
  2nd--Cabernet-Sangiovese, Gary Elliot
  3rd--Unknown Grape, Jack Keller
  
• Red Grape Sweet:
  1st--No Award
  2nd (tie)--Concord, Paul Overly
  2nd (tie)--Quintella, Marvin Nebgen
  3rd--No Award
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Voigner, Gary Elliot
  2nd--Challenor, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Chardonnay, Keith Sundberg
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Muscat Blanc, Gary Elliot
  2nd--Challenor, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--No Award
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--Mustang, Rob Overly
  2nd--Muscadine (Carlos), Luke Clark
  3rd--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Muscadine (Magnolia), Luke Clark
  2nd (tie)--Muscadine (Carlos), Luke Clark
  2nd (tie)--Mustang, Peter Jacoby
  3rd--Mustang, Peter Jacoby
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Plum, Marlene Nebgen (Best of Show--Non-Grape)
  2nd--Peach, Martin Benke & Leslie Lunt
  3rd (tie)--Peach-Raisin, Jack Keller
  3rd (tie)--Pear, Luke Clark
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st (tie)--Crabapple, Luke Clark
  1st (tie)--Apple, Luke Clark
  2nd--Pear, Luke Clark
  3rd--Plum, Marlene Nebgen
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st--Black Raspberry, Jack Keller
  2nd--Dewberry, Martin Benke & Leslie Lunt
  3rd--Elderberry, Luke Clark
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--Blackberry, Rob Overly
  2nd--Agarita, Peter Jacoby
  3rd--Blueberry, Luke Clark
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  1st--Tulip, Jack Keller
  2nd--No Award
  3rd--No Award
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Coffee, Marlene Nebgen
  2nd--Agarita-Cactus, Peter Jacoby
  3rd--Cactus-Mustang, Peter Jacoby
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  1st--Muscadine (Carlos), Luke Clark
  2nd--Roucaneuf, Charlie Suehs
  3rd--Rose, Luke Clark
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--Cabernet Sauvignon, Paul Overly
  2nd--Mustang, Peter Jacoby
  3rd (tie)--Fox, Luke Clark
  3rd (tie)--Muscadine, Luke Clark
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  1st--No Award
  2nd--No Award
  3rd--No Award
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st--Agarita-Cactus, Peter Jacoby
  2nd (tie)--Cactus-Mustang, Peter Jacoby
  2nd (tie)--Mustang, Peter Jacoby
  3rd--Sherry, Charlie Suehs
  

SARWG members placed well at the October 13th Kerr County Fair Home Wine Competition. Members entered and judged the second annual event.

Jack Keller of Pleasanton won Best of Show with a Pomegranate Dessert Wine and took four other ribbons. Gary Elliott of Driftwood took two 1st and one 2nd place ribbons. Peter Jacoby of Houston took six ribbons, and Susie Higgins of San Marcos took one. SARWG winners were as follows:

SARWG members did well at the October 6th Atascosa County Fair Homemade Wine Competition. They took 7 of 10 ribbons awarded, including four 1st Places and the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion rosettes.

James Wright of Castroville was the big winner. Jack Keller also did well. Six people entered 22 wines in 6 of 8 potential classes. No wines were entered in the Red or White Grape Wines (Dry) and Red or White Grape Wines (Sweet) categories. SARWG winners were as follows:

• Mustang Grape (Dry):
  • Jack Keller, 2nd place with 1999 Red Mustang
• Mustang Grape (Sweet):
  • Jack Keller, 1st place with 1999 White Mustang
• Rosé Wine (Sweet or Dry):
  • James Wright, 1st place with 1999 Mustang Rose
• Dessert Wine (Sweet):
  • James Wright, 1st place with Oriental Persimmon (Grand Champion)
  • Jack Keller, 2nd place with 1999 Black Muscat
• Fruit or Berry (Sweet or Dry):
  • James Wright, 1st place with Blackberry (Reserve Grand Champion)
  • Jack Keller, 2nd place with Black Cherry

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's (SARWG's) Spring Competition on April 22nd at Raymond Russell Park saw a good turn-out, with 109 entries. Competition Chairperson Susie Higgins did a good job organizing the event and it ran quite smoothly.

Charlie Suehs again served as Head Judge. Bob and Kay Wehner served as Auditors with several others helping at the critical time when scores of judging sheets came in. Donna Keller ran the Sweepstakes with help from several others during ticket sales. James Wright served as Steward prior to the judging, with assistance as needed. Susie Higgins, Bob Wehner and Eugena Wright ran Registration. Our sincerest thanks to all who pitched in to make it happen.

Once again, the wines were superb--both in competition and at the tasting table. Here are the winners:

• Grape: Concord (Sweet), Susie Higgins
  
• Non-Grape: Red Raspberry (Dessert), John Breitler
  

• Red Grape Dry:
  1st--Pinot Noir, Gary Elliot
  2nd--Cabernet Sauvignon, Greg Howard
  3rd (tie)--Zinfandel, Greg Howard
  3rd (tie)--Lomanto, Greg Howard
  
• Red Grape Sweet:
  1st--Concord, Susie Higgins
  2nd--Lomanto, Greg Howard
  3rd--Favorite, Marlene Nebgen
  
• White Grape Dry:
  1st--Voigner, Gary Elliot
  2nd--Seyval Blanc, Charlie Suehs
  3rd--Gewurztraminer, Martin Benke & Leslie Lunt
  
• White Grape Sweet:
  1st--Orange Muscat, Leon Ledbetter
  2nd--Challenor, Marlene Nebgen
  3rd--Niagara, Wayne Hardell
  
• Native Grape Dry:
  1st--Mustang, Greg Howard
  2nd--Mustang, Martin Benke
  3rd--Mustang, Jack Keller
  
• Native Grape Sweet:
  1st--Mustang, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Mustang, Greg Howard
  3rd--Mustang, Susie Higgins
  
• Fruit Wine Dry:
  1st--Grapefruit, Jerome Bouquin
  2nd--Peach, James Wright
  3rd (tie)--Peach, Susie Higgins
  3rd (tie)--Apricot, Martin Benke & Leslie Lunt
  
• Fruit Wine Sweet:
  1st (tie)--Apricot, Susie Higgins
  1st (tie)--Apple, Doug Higgins
  2nd--Pear, Jerome Bouquin
  3rd--Peach, Susie Higgins
  
• Berry Wine Dry:
  1st--Elderberry, Charlie Suehs
  2nd--No Award
  3rd--No Award
  
• Berry Wine Sweet:
  1st--Strawberry, Jerome Bouquin
  2nd--Agarita, Jerome Bouquin
  3rd--Blackberry, James Wright
  
• Novelty Wine Dry:
  1st--Ginger Mead, Gene Chisum
  2nd--Cockleburr, Jack Keller
  3rd--Pumpkin, Keith Sundberg
  
• Novelty Wine Sweet:
  1st--Rose Hip, Susie Higgins
  2nd--Three Peppers, Susie Higgins
  3rd--Pumpkin, Keith Sundberg
  
• Rosé Wine Dry:
  1st (tie)--Carmen, Marvin Nebgen
  1st (tie)--Lenoir/Roucaneuf, Charlie Suehs
  2nd (tie)--Zinfandel, Greg Howard
  2nd (tie)--Zinfandel, Rob Overley
  
• Rosé Wine Sweet:
  1st--Carmen, Marvin Nebgen
  2nd--Lenoir, Charlie Suehs
  3rd--Concord, Marvin Benke & Leslie Lunt
  
• Sparkling Wine:
  1st--Pomegranate, Jack Keller
  2nd--no award
  3rd--no award
  
• Dessert/Appertif:
  1st (tie)--Red Raspberry, John Brietler
  1st (tie)--Persimmon, James Wright
  2nd--Apricot, Susie Higgins
  3rd--Favorite, Marvin Nebgen
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's (SARWG's) Fall Competition on October 22nd at Raymond Russell Park was a showered affair, but the rain was most welcome after a long, dry summer. Competition Chairperson Susie Higgins did a good job organizing the event and it ran quite smoothly.

Doug and Susie Higgins, SARWG President Jack Keller, and Secretary and Newsletter editor Charlie Suehs set up the palvilion. Charlie also served as Head Judge. Bob Wehner and Tricia Hitch served as Auditors. Susie stepped in and ran the Sweepstakes. Our sincerest thanks to all who made it happen.

Once again, the wines were superb--both in competition and at the tasting table. Here are the winners:

• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, John Breitler
  
• Non-Grape: Mango (Sweet), Jack Keller
  

SARWG President Jack Keller entered eight wines in the October 14th Atascosa County Fair Homemade Wine Competition. He placed five of them, plus took the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion for the second year in a row.

The judges seemed to favor sweet wines. Jack's Texas Native Mustang Grape (Sweet) took Grand Champion, while his Black Manukka (Sweet) took the Reserve Grand Champion rosette. Both wines naturally won first place in their classes, while Black Manukka (Dry) won a second and both Mustang (Dry) and Jamaica Rosé won third place ribbons. As far as Jack knows, this was the first appearance ever in competition for Jamaica.

After the competition, Jack spoke with Fair organizers about opening the competition next year to "South-Central Texas." The proposal will be voiced at the next meeting of the Atascosa County Fair Association.

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild (SARWG) did real well September 17th at the Medina County Fair Home Wine Competition. SARWG President Jack Keller served as head judge, assisted by Doug Higgins, Mary Ann Daley, and Leslie Lunt. Charlie Suehs chaired the event, served as steward and doubled as auditor with Donna Keller. He also had the pleasure of announcing the winners and presenting them their awards.

SARWG's Martin Benke won Best of Show with a dry Mustang and Susie Higgins was one of three runners-up for BOS with a Merlot. SARWG members also won three first place ribbons, four second places and four third places.

First place ribbons went to Martin Benke (Castroville) for Dry Mustang, Susie Higgins (San Marcos) for Merlot, and Susie Higgins for Dry Plum.

Second place ribbons were won by Susie Higgins for Dry Mustang, Susie Higgins and Martin Benke (tie) for Apricot Dessert and Strawberry Dessert respectively, and Martin Benke for Dry Strawberry.

Third place ribbons were taken by James Wright (Castroville) for a Rosé, James Wright for Dessert Persimmon, Martin Benke for Dry Apricot, and Martin Benke for Sweet Mixed Fruit.

The various county fairs' competitions are an important tier for participation by artists, craftsmen and hobbyists. SARWG's membership salutes these winners and all who competed.

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's (SARWG's) Spring Competition on April 16th at Raymond Russell Park was a bittersweet affair. On the one hand it marked the final SARWG competition for Greg Howard, both as a competitor and judge, but it also was the first competion of several new members.

SARWG President Doug Higgins, Competition Chairman (Vice President) Jack Keller, and Secretary and Newsletter editor Charlie Suehs set up the palvilion. Donna Keller and Kay Wehner ran the Sweepstakes. Greg Howard, who will soon be moving to Oklahoma, served as Head Judge. Bob Wehner served as Chief Auditor. Our sincerest thanks to all who made it happen.

The wines were simply superb--both in competition and at the tasting table. As sometimes occurs, there was a tie for the Best of Show in the grape wines category. Here are the winners:

• Grape: Mustang (Sweet), Greg Howard
  
• Grape: Challenor (Sweet), Marvin Nebgen
  
• Non-Grape: Black Raspberry (Sweet), Jack Keller
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's (SARWG's) Autumn Competition on October 10th at Raymond Russell Park offered many surprises and several first time attendees. Doug and Susie Higgins took the set-up reins over from Tom and Millie Wells and it all came together in time. Jack Keller served as General Chairman and Donna Keller ran the Sweepstakes. Greg Howard served as Head Judge and ran a tight ship. Our sincerest thanks to him and the many judges, stewards and auditors who made it all happen.

• Grape: Concord (Sweet), Bob Wehner
  
• Non-Grape: Peach (Dry), Susie Higgins
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's (SARWG's) Spring Competition was a roaring success. The judging was perhaps a bit slow for some, but there were plenty of wines and no one could accuse the judges of "rushing to judgement."

The entire staff did a great job of setting up, coordinating functions, and following through.

• Grape: Native Mustang (Sweet), Greg Howard
  
• Non-Grape: Dark Cherry (Dry), Russell Maxwell
  

The San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's Fall Home Wine Competition was held November 1st, 1998, at Raymond-Russell Park, I-10 West, north of Loop 1604, between San Antonio and Leon Springs. Competition Chairperson Tom Wells announced the judges could not break a tie for the Best of Show in the non-grape category, so two Best of Shows were awarded in that category and one in the grape category. For Susie Higgins, who walked off with one of the Best of Show distinctions, this was her first competition. We look forward to her future entries.

SARWG President Rodney Hitch did a fantasic job as head judge, and we thank all those who loaned their taste buds and considerable talents to judging the event. Tricia Hitch ran the auditing team and Jan Sundberg managed the sweepstakes. Todd Huntress of San Antonio Home Brew and Wine Supplies donated some very nice prizes to accompany the Best of Show Awards.

• Grape: Native Mustang, Greg Howard
• Non-Grape: Sparkling Peach, Susie Higgins
• Non-Grape: Red Raspberry, Russell Maxwell

The Home Wine and Beer Trade Association's International Home Wine Competition, held May 23rd in San Antonio, Texas, was a real feather in San Antonio Regional Wine Guild's (SARWG's) collective cap. In addition to hosting and administering the event, SARWG members won two gold, four silvers, and four bronze medals.

Rodney Hitch, Head Judge, did a terrific job of matching up the resident SARWG judges and guest judges for appropriate categories. Judges may, in fact, enter wines into competition, but may not judge a category they have wine entered in. SARWG extends a collective thanks to Lee Fuqua for the extra effort in driving down from Dallas to help out.

Tricia Hitch, Chief Auditor, had a lot of help from Bob Wehner and Brenda Harper. Our thanks to them for all their dedication and energy in an otherwise thankless job. Jane Sundberg and Kay Wehner did a splendid job in the kitchen.

The judging team consisted of Rod Hitch, Lee Fuqua, Tom Wells, Millie Wells, Paul Newell, Sari-Jane Newell, Charlie Suehs, Steve Nesbit, Greg Howard, Keith Sundberg, Ronnie Manes, and Chris Brogly. Their choices were:

• Vinifera: Chardonnay by Jeff Hanlon, from Country Wines, Pittsburgh, PA
• Native/French Hybrid: Vidal by Charles Franke, from St. Louis Wine and Beer Making, St. Louis, MO
• Country Wine: Raspberry by Alice Rau, from St. Louis Wine and Beer Making, St. Louis, MO

• Gold--Native American: Mustang Grape, Keith Sundberg
• Gold--Specialty: Strawberry, Greg Howard
• Silver--Native American: Mustang Grape, Greg Howard
• Silver--Red French Hybrid: Lomanto, Paul Newell
• Silver--Grape Concentrate: Sweet White, Ronnie Manes
• Silver--Fruit: Sweet Tangerine, Rodney Hitch
• Bronze--Red French Hybrid: Dry Lomanto, Keith Sundberg
• Bronze--Berry: Dry Red Raspberry, Russell Maxwell
• Bronze--Sparkling: White Grape, Ronnie Manes
• Bronze--Specialty: Lomanto, Greg Howard