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Crossing Vineyards Recommended in Stevenson's Wine Report 2008

Tom Stevenson's Annual Wine Report is a well-respected international guide to the wines of the world, winner of Gourmand International Awards' Best Wine Guide/Wine Book 2004 and 2005.

Stevenson uses a team of regional specialists who offer a real insider's view of each region.

Sandra Silfven, an expert on the Atlantic Northeast, ranks Crossing Vineyards and Winery as number 5 in her top ten list of new up and coming producers, a high honor for one of Pennsylvania's youngest wineries.

 

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CROSSING VINEYARDS INCLUDED ON INQUIRER'S LIST OF TOP REGIONAL WINERIES

In a recent article on the step up in quality of regional wines, The Inquirer's Craig La Ban includes Crossing Vineyards' Late Harvest Vidal Blanc '06, Chardonnay '06 and Viognier '05 among wines he describes as "…show(ing) real craft and complexity…and a growing understanding of the local terroir.".

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2007: A Very Good Year
Crossing Vineyards featured in
The Bucks County Courier Times Food Section, November 7, 2007

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More Kudos for Crossing Vineyards' Chardonnay

The Beverage Testing Institute recently conducted a “Chardonnay Challenge” at its Tasting Lab in Chicago. 72 Chardonnays were evaluated, all from the United States. The wines were blind tasted and flighted according to grape origin.

Crossing Vineyards’ 06 Chardonnay earned 85 points out of a possible 100 on the rating scale, earning a silver medal and a rating of “Highly Recommended.”

Tasting notes provided by the Judges, including wine experts, beverage writers, and buyers within the industry, described Crossing Vineyards’ ‘06 Chardonnay as having “a rich golden color” and “dryish medium body” with “aromas of yeast pastry dough, white peach, and tilled earth.”

Priced at $17, Crossing’s Chardonnay proved to be quite a bargain when compared with other silver medal winners in the competition, whose costs ranged as high as $50 per bottle (Mayacamas 2001 Chardonnay from Napa Valley, CA)

The Beverage Testing Institute was founded in 1981 with the objective of producing fair and impartial wine reviews for consumers. Over the years its buying guides have appeared in The Wine Enthusiast, Restaurant Hospitality, The New Yorker Magazine, Wine & Spirits, International Wine Review, Epicurious.com.

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Crossing Vineyards featured in Pennsylvania Travel Magazine

The September issue of Pursuits Magazine features Crossing Vineyards in the article "Pennsylvania Wines Uncorked." In her piece on building a Pennsylvania wine collection, author Diane Mc Cormick talks about Southeastern Pennsylvania as a wine region in general. She also mentions Crossing Vineyards' popular Vintner's Select White, and one of the Vineyards' owners, Tom Carroll Sr., in particular.

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Calling All Crossing Vineyards' "Fans"....

The Style Network's popular destination wedding series Married Away will feature Crossing Vineyards in its season premier on Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at 9PM EST.

Married Away showcases destination weddings at exotic and unique locations around the globe. This season premier episode features the wedding of prominent entertainment attorney Heather Nelson at the private New Hope Bucks County estate of her uncle. Crossing Vineyards and Winery was chosen by The Style Network as the rehearsal dinner venue.

Below, photo at the Nelson's wedding.

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LA TIMES spotlights Crossing Vineyards in article on wine competitions

In her August 22 article in The LA Times, Corie Brown talks about the nature of wine competitions and how they can often produce unexpected results. Included in her story is a mention of Philadelphia restaurateur  Evan Lambert and his launching of the prestigious Starwine International Wine Competition three years ago. Says Ms. Brown:

“…(Lambert) gathers an international panel of Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers and veteran wine stewards for a three-day event in New York City where, this year, they tasted 1,200 wines from U.S. and international wineries…The wines that are awarded the top "best of class" award have been tasted by 15 judges and have included such well-known wines as Domaine Jacques Prieur Puligny-Montrachet and Peter Lehmann Barossa Valley.

And, still, there are surprises among the Starwine medal winners. Against wines from around the world, a Bucks County, Pa., wine won best-of-class Chardonnay last October. It's a wine made by former Los Angeles actor Tom Carroll, 31, who talked his parents into planting grapes on their dairy farm in the Delaware River Valley in 2002. Carroll has a publicist now to get the word out about his award-winning wine.”

To read the entire article, go to:
http://www.latimes.com/features/food

... August, 2007

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Crossing's 06 Chardonnay offered at Ritz Carlton's Grill Room

The Philadelphia Ritz's sommelier, Marika Vida-Arnold, discovered CVW's Chardonnay and wanted to include it on the Grill Room's winelist," said Tom Carroll Jr, "We couldn't be more proud of our affiliation with the Ritz Carlton Hotel, whose brand is synonymous with quality."

. . . June, 2007

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Crossing's 06 Chardonnay Strikes Gold in California

Called "the most innovative wine competition in the world," The San Diego Critics Challenge was held on May 26-27, 2007 at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego, California where a jury of 14 renowned wine journalists evaluated nearly 1700 wines from 16 different countries.

A "critics gold" is awarded to wines with exceptional characteristics that go well beyond technical correctness.

"We love winning medals for our Chardonnay in California," said Tom Carroll, Jr., Crossing Vineyard's winemaker. "Our focus is on fruit not oak. That style seems to be increasing in popularity for both consumers and critics."

. . . June, 2007

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Crossing's Estate Series Debuts with a Bronze at International Eastern Wine Competition

One of the oldest and largest competitions in the United States, IEWC is held each May in the Finger Lakes regions of New York, attracting over 2,100 entries in recent years with wines from 16 countries and 34 states.

The IWEC has earned a well-justified reputation for the quality of its organization, judgments and awards. Wines in any given flight may be entered from around the world. Judges are wine-knowledgeable professionals, media specialists, and winemakers who represent major east coast markets from Miami to Toronto. Bronze medals require a unanimous panel vote, so any medals awarded in the IWEC are worthy of merit.

"We are gratified to win a bronze at IWEC for CVW's first Estate Series wine," said Tom Carroll, Jr., winemaker. "This Late Harvest Vidal is made from 100% estate fruit, which makes this honor especially meaningful. We're "getting it right in the vineyard", which is CVW's top priority."

. . . June, 2007

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Crossing Scores Four More Medals in Regional Wine Competition

Crossing Vineyard's Signature Series and Vintner's Select Series wines earned four more medals in the recent Keystone Wine Competition judged by the Amenti del Vino Wine Society in Mystic, Conneticut.

Silver: Chambourcin 2003

Silver: Vidal Blanc 2005

Bronze: Cabernet Franc 2003

Bronze: Riesling 2005

"We feel these regional competitions are important," said Tom Carroll, Jr., Crossing's vintner. "Our wines are compared by an independent organization to those of our peers in the Pennsylvania. In addition, we receive feedback from the judges, which we take seriously and use to improve the quality of our product."

. . . April, 2007

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Finger Lakes Win Brings Crossing's Medal Total to 40

The 7th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, open to commercial wineries in the United States, Canada and all other wine-producing countries, was held in Rochester, New York from March 31 until April 1, 2007.

This year's entries were evaluated by a diverse, highly skilled group of judges, including sommeliers, educators, winemakers, writers, importers, retailers, and industry consultants.

"The 2007 Finger Lakes win is especially exciting," said Tom Carroll, Jr., Crossing's vintner. "Our wines medalled across the product line, proving that we can turn out quality vintages, no matter what the varietal or price point."

Called the fastest growing wine competition in North America, Finger Lakes International attracted more that 1,700 entries from across the U.S. and around the world in 2006.

. . . April, 2007

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Crossing Scores 2 More Medals in Major International Competition

Now in its 23rd year, the widely respected Dallas Morning News International Wine Competition is the fourth largest in the United States. Crossing Vineyards' wines have now medalled in the Dallas for the fourth year in a row, bringing Crossing's medal tota to 35 since its opening in October, 2003.

"It's encouraging to have international wine judges validate the quality of Pennsylvania wines," said vintner Tom Carroll, Jr. "Customers love these two varieties. They're a great value and among our best sellers."

. . . April, 2007

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Wine and Baseball: The Perfect Pairing
This summer you can once again enjoy a great game of baseball and a glass of Crossing Vineyards' award winning wine at Waterfront Park in Trenton, New Jersey, home of the Trenton Thunder. So, wine lovers, order those seats today! Tickets for all Thunder games are on sale at www.trentonthunder.com or by calling 609-394-3300.

. . . April, 2007

Philadelphia Magazine Touts Crossing Vineyards' for the "Chardonnay the Bested the World"

In 2005, the Starwine International Wine Competition awarded top honors in the chardonnay category to the 2002 1st Cru Puligny-Montrachet for Domaine Jacques Prieur - from France. Of course.

But when the 45 sommeliers judging the 2006 competition tallied their scores, an unexpected winner emerged. The "Best in Class" distinction was bestowed on the 2005 Crossing Vineyards chardonnay - from Pennsylvania. Somehow, Pennsylvania-grown grapes and - mon dieu! - Pennsylvania-oak aging had produced a chardonnay that beat out those from far more respected wine regions, including California, New Zealand and, yes, France."I don't know who was more surprised: us when we found out we won or the judges when they pulled our wine out of the brown bag," says Crossing Vineyards winemaker Tom Carroll Jr., who credits 2005's warm, dry growing season for the wine's intense flavor.The judges described Crossing Vineyards' European-style 2005 chardonnay, just the fourth vintage the Bucks County winery has produced, as "fruity with hints of citrus and green apple." But most PA wine lovers will have to take their word for it. At $17 a bottle, the chard, available only from the winery, sold out almost immediately after it became award-winning wine.Well, maybe there are a few cases left for special winery events, Carroll
admits. He plans to pour the coveted chardonnay at Crossing Vineyard's next reservation-only dinner on March 17th.Meet the Winemakers Dinner. $85 (plus tax and gratuity). Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, 215-493-6500; www.crossingvineyards.com.By April White

. . . January, 2007

Crossing Captures Top Gold, Best of Class in Major International Wine Competition

Crossing’s 05 Chardonnay was honored with a “Top Gold, Best of Class” award in this prestigious international competition, which included wine submissions from 15 countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, and the United States. Out of the over 1200 wines entered, only 16 (or 1.4%) received the distinction “Best of Class.”

A wine capturing “Top Gold & Best of Class” in this competition is defined as “…deserving of exceptional recognition. A ‘Best of Class’ wine has earned a gold award, but displays attributes which surpass any other gold medal winner in its category. A ‘Best of Class’ is granted only if a wine represents the highest level of achievement within its type when evaluated by international standards, and not by criteria specific to any one region.”

The competing wines were evaluated by 45 Sommelier/Judges from 10 different countries: Austria, Canada, China, France, Greece, Italy, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands and the U.S.

11 judges are members of the distinguished Court of Master Sommeliers (MS), and 7 have attained their Master of Wine (MW) from the renowned Institute of Masters of Wine.

The other judges were selected based on their outstanding reputations and strong experience within the wine industry as sommeliers at some of the world’s top restaurants.

A 2002 1st Cru Puligny-Montrachet from Domaine Jacques Prieur, Les Combettes parcel in Burgundy, captured the Top Gold, Best of Class award for Chardonnay in Starwine’s 2005 competition.

“We knew ’05 was a great year for PA whites, but we never dreamed our Chardonnay would win over submissions from 15 countries around the world,”said Tom Carroll, Jr., one of the state’s youngest winemakers “This is a great day for Pennsylvania wines.”

. . . December, 2006

Crossing Cruises Mediterranean with Wine Enthusiasts

On October 25, Crossing Vineyards again established itself as “revolutionary” by sponsoring a 12-day wine-themed cruise to the Mediterranean. Six of the 14 travelers added a 4 day pre-cruise tour of Madrid, Toledo and Barcelona, with an emphasis on exploring regional culture, cuisine and wines. Sites visited in Madrid included Las Ventas (Madrid’s famous Bullring), Palacio Real de Madrid and the El Prado and Reina Sofia museums. A walking tour of Toledo highlighted landmarks such as the Chapel of Santo Tomé, Synagoga del Transito and Santa Maria la Blanca. Barcelona offered many cultural treasures including Museu Picasso, Gaudi’s famed cathedral, La Sagrada Familla, as well as shopping on the famed Las Ramblas and dinners featuring a variety of local dishes paired with Spanish wines.

The 12 day cruise included stops at:

Villefranche in the south of France, which offered excursion to Nice, Eze, Monaco, and an opportunity for guests to try their luck at the famous Casino in Monte Carlo.

Livorno in northern Italy included a trip to Montalcino in Tuscany, where guests were treated to a private wine tasting and extravagant four course lunch at Castello Banfi, Italy’s finest winery.

Rome offered tours of the Vatican and Ancient Rome, as well as an optional excursion to Cerrosughero, a working olive oil farm in Maremma.

The port of Naples presented many options, including trips to the ruins at Pompeii, stops along the Amalfi Coast at Sorrento, Amalfi and Positano, as well as an optional day excursion to the Isle of Capri.

Two days in Greece gave guests a chance to visit the beautiful island of Santorino, while some enjoyed a wine tasting and tour at Boutari, one of Greece’s premier wineries. A full day in Athens allowed for visits to The Parthenon at the Acropolis, as well as an optional side-trip to Corinth.

Dubrovnik in Croatia offered breathtaking views of the Adriatic, as well as an opportunity to sample wines at the Milos Winery and learn about viticultural practices used on the Peljesac Peninsula.

The memorable voyage ended with a full day in the romantic city of Venice, where guests visited St. Mark’s Cathedral, the Doges Palace, and had plenty of time to see the islands of Murano and Burano, or simply sample the wonderful regional wines and cuisine. Another option: a half day tour of the beautiful nearby city of Padua.

On the days at sea, guests enjoyed on-board wine tastings and private dinners in The Olympic Dining Room’s Wine Cellar. The trip included time for sightseeing and shopping, as well as an opportunity to learn more about local wines and how they reflect the Mediterranean culture.

. . . November, 2006

How To Market The Boutique Winery: Ten tips you can't afford to ignoreYou’ve opened a winery. You’ve developed a sound business plan, put together a realistic budget and purchased quality equipment. But there’s this one little problem: You’re out of money...

. . . September, 2006 read the article

Getting Real: Starting a boutique winery on the east coastOwning a winery conjures up images of tanned, relaxed "beautiful people" sipping handcrafted Cabernets around a harvest table groaning with gourmet fare...

. . . June, 2006 read the article

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Crossing Earns Medals Across the Product Line at ‘06 Keystone Wine Competition

• Gold: Vintner’s Select RedSilver: Chardonnay ‘04Bronze: Viognier ‘04
• Bronze: Wild Berry

Wines from each of Crossing Vineyards’ three collections earned medals in the recent ‘06 Keystone Wine Competition, judged by the Amenti del Vino Wine Society. “We strive to make a quality product,” said Crossing’s vintner Tom Carroll Jr., “whether it be a dry table wine or a sweet, fruity dessert wine. Winning four medals in an important regional contest such as The Keystone Wine Competition is a real thrill.”

. . . May, 2006

Pennsylvania Wines Featured in March Issue of
Wines and Vines Magazine

Pennsylvania Wine: its time has comeLearn why Pennsylvania is one of the country's hottest wine growing regions and how its wines are finally getting the credit they deserve.

. . . March, 2006 read the article

Chairman Charms Guests at Crossing’s
Spring Winemaker’s Dinner

For the third time since Crossing Vineyards’ Opening in 2003, Chairman Newman addressed guests at a sold-out Winemaker’s Dinner. He discussed wine consumption trends and highlighted recent innovations in the LCB system, including the Chairman’s Selection Program, Sunday Sales and In-Store Tasting. Mr. Newman was named Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Man of the Year in 2003 . He was also awarded the prestigious Award of Merit by the American Wine Society in 2004 and the Guild of Sommelier’s highest honor, The Distinguished Service Award, in 2005.

. . . April, 2006

• Viognier 04: Gold Medal
• Chardonnay 04: Silver Medal
• Chambourcin Reserve 02: Bronze Medal
• Wildberry: Bronze Medal
• Cabernet Franc 03: Bronze Medal
• Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 03: Bronze Medal The 6th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, open to commercial wineries from the United States, Canada and all other wine-producing countries, was held in Rochester, New York, April 1–2. In its sixth year, FLIWC had 35 judges, all with national and international credentials, from multiple markets in Argentina, Canada, Italy, France, Slovenia, and the United States judged 1759 wines. In perhaps their tightest competition ever, the Finger Lakes International Judges were able to award 22 Double Gold and 105 Gold medals in their two days of judging. Entries arrived from 13 countries, 37 states, and the 4 provinces in Canada. All medalled wines are featured at a charitable gala, the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Auction and Dinner. This evening of food, fun and wine attracts more than 500 aficionados and collectors who gather to raise money for Camp Good Days and Special Times, Inc. a not-for-profit organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and families whose lives have been touched by cancer and other life-threatening challenges. “It’s gratifying to receive this resounding endorsement of our wines in such a prestigious international competition,” said Tom Carroll, Jr., Crossing Vineyards’ winemaker. “Pennsylvania is finally being validated as an area that can produce award winning vinifera wines as well as those made from fruit, hybrids and Native American grapes.”

. . . April, 2006 | Visit the FLIWC website

The piece, written by Inquirer Staff writer Mari Schaefer, features Crossing Vineyards and two other Pennsylvania Wineries, Chaddsford and Paradocx.

Tasting Room information and maps are provided so wine lovers can find their way to our doors. Quotes from CVW's Tasting Room Manager Barbara Calderone and Tom Bartlett are included along with pictures of vintner/owner Tom Carroll Jr and Vineyard Manager Jason Brounce.

Now in its 22nd year, the widely respected Dallas Morning News International Wine Competition is the fourth largest in the United States. Over 3,078 entries from 24 states and 16 countries were submitted for judging this
year.

"Crossing Vineyards is very proud of its high quality fruit wines," says Tom
Carroll, Jr., vintner at Crossing Vineyards and Winery. "Apple and Wild
Berry are consistent customer favorites. We are honored to have these fine
wines acknowledged in such an important international competition."

To wear the PQA seal, a Pennsylvania wine must be made from Pennsylvania grown vinifera grapes and must meet certain technical standards, including approval by a panel of highly respected experts in the wine industry. Five additional Crossing Vineyards' wines were recently approved by the PQA's tasting panel at its March evaluation: '03 Cabernet-Merlot Signature Blend, '03 Merlot,'04 Chardonnay,'04 Viognier, '05 Viognier. "We are committed to the PQA's goal of raising consumer awareness about Pennsylvania wines and proving that our products can compare favorably to high quality vinifera wines from around the world," said Tom Carroll Jr., one of the youngest winemakers in the state of Pennsylvania.

For more information on the Pennsylvania Premium Wine Group's Quality Assurance Program, visit the website: www.pqawines.com

Mc Caffrey's Market in Lower Makefield is the site of another PLCB "One Stop Shop," which offers consumers the convenience of purchasing wine and spirits while food shopping, like the branch banks now found in many local supermarkets. At the event Jonathan Newman, PLCB Chairman and Wine Enthusiast's Man of the Year 2003, offered an enthusiastic endorsement of Crossing Vineyards. "Everything the Carroll family does is first class," Mr. Newman said. "If any Pennsylvania winery can "break out," it's Crossing Vineyards and Winery."

Now in its 21st year, this widely respected competition is the fourth largest in the United States. In 2004, with over 3500 wines submitted from around the world, only 152 earned gold medals. "This is our first gold medal," says Tom Carroll, Jr., vintner at Crossing Vineyards and Winery. "We couldn't be more proud to win it at such an important International Competition."

In September 2003, Pennsylvania's Premium Wine Group introduced its Pennsylvania Quality Assurance program (PQA) as a way of winning consumers' confidence in the high quality of Pennsylvania wines. To wear the PQA seal, a Pennsylvania wine must be made from Pennsylvania grown vinifera grapes and must meet certain technical standards, including approval by a panel of highly respected experts in the wine industry. Four additional Crossing Vineyards' wines were recently approved by the PQA's tasting panel at its March evaluation: '03 Cabernet Franc, '03Cabernet Sauvignon, '03 Chardonnay, '03 Viognier "We were thrilled," says Tom Carroll Jr. Crossing Vineyards' vintner, one of the youngest winemakers in the state of Pennsylvania. "We are committed to the PQA's goal of raising consumer awareness about Pennsylvania wines and proving that our products can compare favorably to high quality vinifera wines from around the world." For more information on the Pennsylvania Premium Wine Group's Quality Assurance Program, visit the website: www.pqawines.com

The mission of the Starwine International Wine Competition is to give wine consumers a reliable measure of wine quality through an impartial evaluation process. In the 2005 Competition recently held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Phildelphia, Crossing Vineyards captured a bronze medal for its '03 Chardonnay. "We are willing to work very hard to establish a regional identity for Pennsylvania wines," says Tom Carroll Jr., vintner at Crossing Vineyards and winery. "Our vinifera varietals taste different from California's, not inferior. I have no interest in imitating the mass-produced, mass-marketed California wine style."

Silver: Crossing Vineyards' 2003 Viognier
Silver: Crossing Vineyards' Wild Berry
Bronze: Crossing Vineyards' 2003 Chardonnay
Bronze: Crossing Vineyards' 2003 Riesling
Bronze: Crossing Vineyards' 2002 Chambourcin Reserve "Our goal is to produce quality wines from the finest Pennsylvania fruit," says vintner Tom Carroll Jr. "That's why recognition of Crossing Vineyards' wines in a Pennsylvania competition means so much to us. These medals acknowledge both the 02 and 03 vintages as well as all three tiers of Crossing Vineyards wines: The American Originals Series (Wild Berry); the Vintner's Select Series (2002 Chambourcin Reserve); and the Signature Series (2003 Chardonnay, 2003 Viognier and 2003 Riesling). We encourage our valued customers to enjoy these award winning wines while supplies last. "

Since its inauguration in July of 1992,Indy International has become one of the largest wine competitions in the country, and the largest outside California. The Indy International's goal is to identify, reward and promote excellence in winemaking.

. . . August 2, 2004

CBS 3 Weather Man Tom Lamaine Visits Crossing Vineyards

On Monday, June 21, 2004 veteran broadcaster Tom Lamaine featured Crossing Vineyards computerized weather station on KYW TV's 4 o'clock news broadcast.

Vintner Tom Carroll, Jr. topped off the evening with a private barrel tasting for Wine Enthusiast's Man of the Year, 2003. "You should compete your 03' Viognier aged in Pennsylavnia oak," said Newman. "It's a winner."

Crossing Vineyards labels were created by Jan Talamo, Chief Creative Officer, The Star Group and and Designer Dave Girgenti. The Philly Gold Awards is recognized the largest and most creditable creative competition in the Philadelphia region. With entries exceeding 1300 in 2004, Philly Gold is the benchmark creative competition offered to the communications community for those entities operating between New Castle, Delaware, central New Jersey, Atlantic County, New Jersey west to Harrisburg and Eastern Pennsylvania; all revolving around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, home of ADV Magazine. All Philly Gold winners, in addition to receiving this coveted award, will be published in the "Little Book of Big Winners" program book. Several hundred copies of the Philly Gold Awards Book will be distributed to the top companies in the Greater Philadelphia region accompanied by a letter promoting the winners. For more information visit the following the websites: www.advmag.com, www.phillygold.com.

Crossing Vineyards and Winery’s 2002 Chambourcin Reserve earned a bronze medal, the only one awarded for this popular French Hybrid varietal. "We were honored to have our inaugural vintage recognized in such a prestigious international competition," says vintner Tom Carroll, Jr. "Watch out for next year. We’re bringing home the gold."

On April 22, 2004, Christine Carroll, one of the principals of Crossing Vineyards and Winery, debuted her new monthly column in the Out and About section of InterCounty Newspaper group’s six local papers: Newtown Advance, New Hope Gazette, Yardley News, Doylestown Patriot, Bristol Pilot and Pennington Post. Her first effort focused on a food and wine pairing lecture given at Crossing Vineyards by Stephen Menke, Penn State’s Enology Extension Educator. Future articles will include topics of interest to wine lovers, including events at other local wineries, wine education, and wine and food pairing.