Several Washington County wineries took home honors from the 2018 Maryland Comptroller’s Cup competition.

Knob Hall Winery’s Vidal Blanc was named best in class for white wines and received a gold medal. Knob Hall’s winemaker, Mary Beth Seibert, said it is the highest award the winery has received for a white wine.

“Our Vidal Blanc has been described by a top chef in D.C. as the perfect wine for seafood,” Seibert said.

Another Washington County winery, Cool Ridge Vineyard, received a gold medal for its white blend, Cool White 2017.

Catoctin Breeze Vineyard in Frederick County took the best in show award for its Cabernet Franc 2016.

There are more than 80 wineries in Maryland

Other Washington County award-winners included:

Double gold medalists

• Big Cork Vineyards: Cabernet Franc 2016 and Petit Verdot 2016

Gold medalists

• Big Cork Vineyards: Cabernet Franc 2016 and Petit Verdot 2016

• Cool Ridge Vineyard: Cool White 2017

• Knob Hall Winery: Vidal Blanc 2016

Silver medalists

• Antietam Creek Vineyards: Chardonnay 2015

• Big Cork Vineyards: Chardonnay 2017, Meritage 2016, Reserve Chardonnay 2016, Russian Kiss 2017, Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Syrah Rosé 2017, Valley Vixen 2017, Vidal 2017.

• Cool Ridge Vineyard: Cabernet Franc 2015, Viognier 2017.

• Knob Hall Winery: Cabernet Franc Reserve 2014, Cuvée Josephine 2014.

Bronze medalists

• Antietam Creek Vineyards: Sauvignon Blanc 2016.

• Big Cork Vineyards: Vidal Ice 2017.

• Blue Mountain Wine Crafters: Sweet White Trio 2017.

• Cool Ridge Vineyard: Chardonnay 2016, Gruner Veltliner 2017.

• Knob Hall Winery: Chambourcin Reserve 2015, Petit Verdot Reserve 2015, Prestige 2014.

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