People are Talking Archives - Simple Theory Wines https://simpletheorywines.com/category/people-are-talking/ Wine Bar in Frederick, MD Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:47:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://simpletheorywines.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-logo-simple-theory-32x32.jpg People are Talking Archives - Simple Theory Wines https://simpletheorywines.com/category/people-are-talking/ 32 32 Simple Theory San Francisco Wine Competition 2025 Awards https://simpletheorywines.com/simple-theory-san-francisco-wine-competition-2025-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=simple-theory-san-francisco-wine-competition-2025-awards Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:40:00 +0000 https://simpletheorywines.com/?p=10856 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2025 Awards We’re proud of this, and we wanted to share a little why it matters. This year’s San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is one of the largest in North America — with thousands of entries from wineries across the country judged by industry professionals in blind tasting panels.  Seeing […]

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San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2025 Awards

We’re proud of this, and we wanted to share a little why it matters.

This year’s San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is one of the largest in North America — with thousands of entries from wineries across the country judged by industry professionals in blind tasting panels. 

Seeing our wines earn recognition is a nod to the care, curiosity, and craft that goes into every bottle we make.

Thank you to everyone who tastes with us, asks questions, and supports the work behind the scenes. We’re grateful for the acknowledgment and excited to keep exploring what’s next. 

Toasts to Other Successes

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]]> Simple Theory Maryland Governor’s Cup 2025 Awards https://simpletheorywines.com/simple-theory-maryland-governors-cup-2025-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=simple-theory-maryland-governors-cup-2025-awards Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:56:00 +0000 https://simpletheorywines.com/?p=10739 Maryland Governor’s Cup Wine Competition 2025 Results Back in September, we entered a handful of our favorite wines in the Maryland Governor’s Cup Wine Competition, and we are thrilled to share our success with you! Best in Class – Red Blend & Double Gold Winner 2022 Action…With bold deep fruit aromas and subtle undertones of leather and tobacco, this […]

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Maryland Governor’s Cup Wine Competition 2025 Results

Back in September, we entered a handful of our favorite wines in the Maryland Governor’s Cup Wine Competition, and we are thrilled to share our success with you!

Best in Class - Red Blend & Double Gold Winner

2022 Action
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With bold deep fruit aromas and subtle undertones of leather and tobacco, this left-bank inspired blend ends with round and complex tannins.

Our 2022 Action is currently only available to Theory Society club members!

Silver Winner

2023 Saperavi
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Dark and lingering blueberry engulfs the nose while notes of vanilla and toast round out the aromas. A bright yet round mouthfeel leads to delightful finish.

Expected Release: Early 2026.

Bronze Winners

2024 Brut Albariño
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Bright notes of citrus and stone fruit on the nose lead to a lightly effervescent palate with notes of apricot and peach.

2022 Barbera
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Juicy, berry jam notes on the nose mix with notes of bramble and oak. Red fruits, spice and cherry flavors on the palate are supported by nicely integrated tannins.

2021 Fusion
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Bordeaux blend inspired by the great wines of the French region. Deep aromas of leather, cherry and cocoa nibs open to a pleasant midpalate.

Toasts to Other Successes

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]]> Simple Theory Barbera 2022 Awarded Double Gold https://simpletheorywines.com/simple-theory-barbera-2022-awarded-double-gold/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=simple-theory-barbera-2022-awarded-double-gold Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:11:32 +0000 https://simpletheorywines.com/?p=10015 Our first-ever Simple Theory Barbera was awarded a Double Gold at Maryland Winemasters’ Choice Competition. Vineyard Description Simple Theory’s estate vineyard is located in Maryland’s Linganore AVA within the rolling hills of the Piedmont Plateau. This one-acre block of Barbera was planted in 2015 and is the first Barbera we’ve ever grown, an opportunity presented […]

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Vineyard Description

Simple Theory’s estate vineyard is located in Maryland’s Linganore AVA within the rolling hills of the Piedmont Plateau. This one-acre block of Barbera was planted in 2015 and is the first Barbera we’ve ever grown, an opportunity presented by increasingly milder seasonal conditions. Situated on an 18% slope with northeast exposure, the site can be tricky to farm, yet it rewards patience and precision with lush, evenly ripened, flavorful fruit.

Growing Season & Harvest

A late spring frost in 2022 was followed by a dry summer, with nice, mild temperatures in the mid-80s. Conditions were just right for moisture mitigation and optimal fruit ripening, creating one of the best vintages seen in decades. The Barbera yielded very large berries and clusters, and the plants were thinned to around six clusters per vine to ensure optimal ripening. Leaves were selectively hand-pulled and more of a canopy was kept on the vines to protect from too much sun exposure until harvest in late September. The result was beautifully ripe fruit and a Double Gold rating for the 2022 vintage!

Sensory Evaluation

Juicy, berry jam notes on the nose mix with notes of bramble and oak. Red fruits, spice and cherry flavors on the palate are supported by nicely integrated tannins that lead to a bright cherry-accented finish.

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