Parallel 44 & Door 44 earns 25 medals at San Francisco Wine Chronicle Competition

Parallel 44 & Door 44 Wineries recently took home 25 medals from the San Francisco Wine Chronicle Competition.

“This total resulted in more medals than 99% of the total competition involving over 950 wineries. The San Francisco Wine Chronicle Competition is the largest Wine Competition in North America with over 5500 wines from over 950 wineries competing and over 50 judges who range from sommeliers, wine writers, wine makers, wine buyers and chefs,” a release from the winery stated.

Parallel 44 and Door 44 received two Best of Class, three Double Golds, six Golds, 10 Silvers and four Bronze.

Wines awarded

Marquette Reserve — Best of Class

“Let’s face it, even though there are wineries making quality wines in Wisconsin, this state still has a reputation of producing wines that are either not actually grown in the state or wines that are overly sweet and not considered capable of rivaling wines from the West Coast or Europe in terms of quality or distinction. Getting recognition like this, in this type of competition, really is starting to put Wisconsin on the map of the nations and worlds fine wine regions,” said Steve Johnson, co-owner and winemaker at Parallel 44 & Door 44.

“We are on a mission to redefine the perception of Wisconsin wine. No doubt it’s going to be an uphill battle due to perceived infancy of our industry compared to places like Napa Valley or Oregon, but the reality is that there is a growing number of wines grown right here in Wisconsin that are receiving national and international awards. And plus, it’s way more fun to have a challenge and surprise the heck out of other people.

“The best is yet to come. I am confident that winning awards like this will redefine Wisconsin wine and eventually reach recognition well beyond the borders of this state.”