CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – Cache Creek Vineyards’ 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon has received a double gold from the prestigious sixth annual American Fine Wines Competition, held in Florida last week.  

With more than 630 wines competing, from not only California but Washington State, New Mexico, Texas, Oregon, Long Island and the Finger Lakes District of New York, Cache Creek Vineyards was extremely pleased to be recognized by the panel of 24 judges.  

Also receiving silver medals were the 2009 Petite Sirah and 2011 Reserve Chardonnay.

Just last month, Cache Creek Vineyards was honored by the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition with a silver for its 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon and a Silver for its 2011 Reserve Chardonnay.

Cache Creek Vineyards is a small, family-owned, sustainably farmed vineyard nestled in the eastern foothills of scenic Lake County. In 1997, founder, Bill “Poppo” Van Pelt started cultivation of the land and embarked upon his dream of creating not only a beautiful vineyard in which world-class grapes would be grown, but also a safe refuge for the tule elk which roam freely along Cache Creek and throughout the Van Pelt’s land.

Winemaker, Derek Holstein, has been masterfully creating wine for more than 40 years in Napa and Lake counties.

Currently Cache Creek Vineyards produces three varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Chardonnay. These award-winning wines are available for tasting and purchase at the Lake County Wine Studio, 9506 Main St., Upper Lake, telephone 707-275-8030.

Plans are undere way to begin construction on a own tasting room within the next few months which will be located near the vineyards at the corner of Highway 20 and New Long Valley Road.

Watch their progress at www.cachecreekvineyards.com . You also can visit Cache Creek Vineyards & Winery on Facebook.