Davis-based Putah Creek Winery recently snagged four medals in the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

Putah Creek’s 2010 viognier and 2009 zinfandel each won silver medals while its 2010 chardonnay and 2008 cabernet sauvignon each garnered bronze medals.

“This is the fourth year we’ve entered the San Francisco Chronicle competition and the fourth year we’ve done well.  It’s always an exciting way to start the year,” said Gene Glaeser, owner of Putah Creek Winery, in a news release. “Our goal is to grow grapes here in Davis to make quality wine and it’s really an honor to be recognized for doing something that we love and work hard for.”

All of the winning wines awarded were estate-grown and -produced.

Putah Creek Winery’s 2010 viognier hasn’t been released to the public yet. It will make its debut at the spring open house in May of this year on a date to be determined.

The 2009 zinfandel was released at the fall tasting in October. “It has awesome aromas of black fruit and powerful flavors of blackberry, robust cassis and plum,” a news release said. “Very full and rich on the palate, complemented by soft tannin in the finish. This is our first estate-grown Zinfandel and we’re very proud of it. We’re happy the judges liked it, too,” Gene Glaeser said in the news release.

For the second year, Putah Creek Winery made 100 percent stainless steel-fermented chardonnay. The 2010 chardonnay has soft layers of pear, brioche and white peach finish with a gentle minerality and fruity freshness.

Putah Creek’s popular 2008 cabernet sauvignon is soft with hints of oak and mellow tannins.

Founded in 2004 by Gene and Cathy Glaeser, Putah Creek Winery is located on 60 acres in South Davis. The winery produces 11 different wines, including Bordeaux and Rhone varietals.

Putah Creek Winery creates handcrafted, high-quality wines that are “balanced and approachable upon release.” The winery hosts two annual events that are open to the public, a spring and fall open house. For more information, visit http://putahcreekwinery.com/events.html.

Customers can purchase wine produced by Putah Creek Winery at the Davis Food Co-Op, Nugget Markets in Davis and select local restaurants. Wines also can be ordered from the website at http://www.putahcreekwinery.com/order.html.

The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition has evolved since its founding in 1983, expanding its eligibility to wineries throughout the United States. Formally established as the largest competition of American wines in the world in 2008, the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition has set a new American wine competition record with an astounding 5,500 entries, surpassing its previous record of 5,050 last year.

For nine consecutive years, this prestigious competition holds strong as the “Largest Competition of American Wines in the World.” Read more at www.winejudging.com.

For more information about Putah Creek Winery, call Glaeser at (916) 747-2131.

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