Opinion: Taking note of superior El Dorado County winery

To the community,

I am proud to announce the top winner in the state of California of the prestigious “Golden Bear Award”, my neighbor Windwalker Winery.

Of the 2,800 wineries in the state of California, the owners of Windwalker Winery in Fairplay, Jim and Alanna Taff, and winemaker Dominic Mantei, took top honors for the Best Red Wine in the entire state at the California State Fair for their Shady Lady 2008 Primitivo.

In addition, they were ranked Third Winery Overall in the State.

I just wanted to share the good news and ask you to join me in recognizing their wonderful accomplishment.

Ray Nutting, chairman El Dorado County Board of Supervisors