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WINE COMPETITIONS 5 3 4 1. A rainbow of wines awaits judges from all over the United States. Photo: Wilfred Wong 2. Chief judge Gerald D. Boyd gives instruc- tions to judges before the competition. Photo: Wilfred Wong 3. Daryl Groom (left) of Groom Wines and Lance Derrick of Vineyard & Winery Manage- ment compete in a bubble-blowing contest at J. Photo: George Rose 4. Judges Jim Trezise, René Chazottes, Ann Littlefield and Mark Chandler enjoy a glass of J sparkling wine. Photo: George Rose 5. "Sommelier to the Stars" Christopher Saw- yer takes a break between rounds. Back room volunteers keep the competition running smoothly. 6. Jean-Charles Boisset, president of Boisset Family Estates, welcomes judges to dinner at DeLoach Vineyards. 8 9 7. Liz Thach of Sonoma State University evaluates aromas in a flight of wines. Photo: Wilfred Wong 8. Daryl Groom of Groom Wines reviews his scores while fellow panelists finish tasting. 9. Judy Jordan of J Vineyards & Winery chats with Bill Traverso of Vineyard & Winery Man- agement at a reception held for the judges at J. Photo: George Rose 10. Christian Butzke of Purdue University tastes through the morning's wine flights. 11. Judges enjoy a delicious dinner and a con- vivial atmosphere at DeLoach Vineyards. 11 12. Back room volunteers keep the competi- tion running smoothly. WWW.VWM-ONLINE.COM JULY - AUG 2012 VINEYARD & WINERY MANAGEMENT 111 6 7 10 12