For the third consecutive year Gray Ghost has been awarded "Best of Class" honors in the Los Angeles International Wine and Spirits Competition held last month.

Gray Ghost’s 2007 Vidal Blanc took top honors while the 2007 Adieu was awarded Gold. Dubbed the granddaddy of wine competitions and one of the country’s five largest competitions, this year’s 69th annual competition received over 4,000 wines from around the world. Gray Ghost was the only Virginia winery to receive top honors in this competition.

In addition to the California awards, Gray Ghost’s 2007 Gewurztraminer took Gold at the Virginia State Fair wine competition on June 9.

With these recent announcements, Gray Ghost has won 13 top awards and gold medals in 2008 alone.

"We have been emphasizing the outstanding growing season in 2007 and now the judges are rewarding these top quality wines from a perfect vintage year," said Amy K. Payette, director of marketing at Gray Ghost.

Mark your calendars for Gray Ghost’s 14th anniversary celebration July 12 and 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festivities include tastings of all Gray Ghost’s award-winning wines, winery tours, vineyard tours, live music, craft vendors and a Civil War display.

The winery is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-937-4869. The tasting room is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.