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Gold Discovered in The gold was awarded for their 2006
Tempranillo, a creamy, smooth, rich red that was aged in French and American
oak for 30 months. A silver medal was awarded for their 2006 The vineyard consist of 650 of those
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Elk Grove, CA- January 2006 - McConnell Estates Winery in Elk Grove, CA won two more medals for their wines in the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition held January 11-13th in which over 3,000 wines competed. Their 2003 Merlot won a silver medal and their 2003 Wackman Ranch Zinfandel won a bronze medal. Both wines are 100% estate grown on Wackman Ranch in Elk Grove, CA and are both are produced and bottled at the winery in Elk Grove. This is the second medal for the 2003 Merlot which received a bronze medal at the 2005 CA State Fair Wine competition which was held in June of 2005. “This soft merlot with hints of oak and mellow tannins remained in French oak barrels for 18 months and was bottled in February of 2005. It was released to the public in September of 2005 and has only been improving with age” stated Mike Wackman, President of McConnell Estates Winery. The 2003 Wackman Ranch Zinfandel follows the tradition of previous Zinfandel’s grown on Wackman Ranch of having a lot of fruit forward flavors and hints of oak. This zinfandel was aged in a combination of French oak and American oak barrels for 2 years to give it those supple flavors needed to be an award winning wine. “Just bottled in November of 2005 and released last week, I expect this zinfandel to carry on the tradition of winning several awards as did our 2002 Wackman Ranch Zinfandel” Mike states. “Both of these vineyards have consistently produced high quality fruit” explains Howard Wackman, a partner in Wackman Ranch who manages the growing of the grapes, “and the 2003 year was no exception.” The Wackman Families are fifth generation farmers in Elk Grove. They started McConnell Estates Winery in August of 2003 to produce high quality wines from the Elk Grove area and have accomplished that goal as proven by their award winning wines. McConnell Estates Winery is located ˝ mile south of Grantline Road on Highway 99’s West Frontage Road and is open Friday-Sunday 11-5 pm for wine tasting. Best of Class Award for McConnell Estates Winery
Sacramento, CA -August 2005 - McConnell Estates Winery's 2002 Old Vine Carignane received the Best of Class Award for the Lodi Appellation at the 2005 CA State Fair. A smooth red wine with red currant flavors and a wonderful nose gives this wine the characteristics that go well with all kinds of pastas. This wine is fast becoming the favorite of the patrons at McConnell Estates Winery.
The Wackman family, owners of McConnell Estates, are 5th generation family farmers in the Elk Grove area. They opened the winery in August of 2003 and are currently producing about 1,200 cases of wine a year. The varieties include Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Petite Syrah, Syrah, and Barbera.
McConnell Estates Winery is open for wine tasting Friday-Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. It is located ˝ mile south of Grantline Road on Highway 99’s west frontage road. The address is 10686 West Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95757.
2003 Merlot wins Bronze At State Fair for McConnell Estates Winery
Sacramento, CA -August 2005 - McConnell Estates Winery's 2003 Merlot received a bronze medal of the 2005 CA State Fair. This full fruit merlot with hints of oak and soft tannins comes exclusively from the vineyards of Wackman Ranch in Elk Grove, CA. The heavy clay soils and cool summer breezes make ideal growing conditions for producing a full fruit merlot.
The Wackman family, owners of McConnell Estates and Wackman Ranch are 5th generation family farmers in the Elk Grove area. They opened the winery in August of 2003 and are currently producing about 1,200 cases of wine a year. The varieties include Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Petite Syrah, Syrah, and Barbera.
McConnell Estates Winery is open for wine tasting Friday-Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. It is located ˝ mile south of Grantline Road on Highway 99’s west frontage road. The address is 10686 West Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95757.
2002 Wackman Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon wins Bronze At San Francisco Chronicle 2005 Wine Competition
Petaluma, CA -February 2005 - McConnell Estates Winery's 2002 Wackman Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded a bronze medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Aged in French Oak for 18 months to give it the rich oak flavors and supple fruit, this is a Cabernet Sauvignon that pairs well with prime rib, steak and spicy chicken dishes. Its rich full bodied style and wonderful nose is typical of wines coming from the Wackman Ranch Cabernet Vineyard. This vineyard consistently produces Cabernet Sauvignons that are a pleasure to enjoy.
The Wackman family, owners of McConnell Estates and Wackman Ranch are 5th generation family farmers in the Elk Grove area. They opened the winery in August of 2003 and are currently producing about 1,200 cases of wine a year. The varieties include Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Petite Syrah, Syrah, and Barbera.
McConnell Estates Winery is open for wine tasting Friday-Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. It is located ˝ mile south of Grantline Road on Highway 99’s west frontage road. The address is 10686 West Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95757.
Sacramento, CA -August 2004 - McConnell Estates Winery of Elk Grove, CA received a gold medal at the California State Fair for its 2002 Wackman Ranch Zinfandel. The family started the winery last year and has been making wines from the various varieties grown on their 1400 acre farm in Elk Grove. Currently McConnell Estates bottles several wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Syrah, Barbera and Chardonnay. The 2002 Wackman Ranch Zinfandel, with a Lodi appellation, has a rich blackberry flavor with a hint of oak, mild tannins and a smooth supple finish. It sells for $14 a bottle and currently is only available for purchase at the winery. McConnell Estates Winery is open for wine tasting Friday-Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. It is located ˝ mile south of Grantline Road on Highway 99’s west frontage road. The address is 10686 West Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95757.
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