As we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Gold Coast Classic, here is look at our Past Professional Excellence Awardees.

2011

Professional Excellence Award Culinary
Barbara Lynch-Chef/Owner, Barbara Lunch Gruppo

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
Michael Martini- Louis M. Martini Winery

2010

Professional Excellence Award Culinary
Tony May and Marisa May-SD26 Restaurant & Wine Bar

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
Jerry Lohr-J.Lohr Vineyards & Wines

Professional Excellence Award Wine Industry
Leonardo LoCascio-Winebow Inc.

2009

Professional Excellence Award Culinary
Thomas Keller-The French Laundry, Per Se, Bouchon, Bouchon Bakery, and Ad Hoc

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
Randy Ullom-Kendall-Jackson Winery

Professional Excellence Award Wine Education
Mary Ewing-Mulligan-International Wine Center

2008

Professional Excellence Award Culinary
Michael Lomonaco-Porter House New York

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
Theodor P. Baseler-Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Piero Antinori-Marchesi Antinori

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
Jon Priest-Etude Wines

2007

Professional Excellence Wine Industry Award
Michael Aaron-Sherry-Lehman Wine and Spirits

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
John Shafer-Shafer Vineyards

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
Miguel Torres-Torres

2006

Professional Excellence Award Culinary
Charlie Trotter-Charlie Trotter’s

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
Gina Gallo-Gallo Family Vineyards

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
Prince Robert of Luxembourg-Château Haut-Brion

2005

Professional Excellence Award Culinary
Lidia Bastianich-Felidia, Host of Lidia’s Family Table and Lidia’s Italian American Kitchen

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
Tom J. Mackey-St. Francis Winery & Vineyards

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
Perrin Family-Château de Beaucastel

2004

Professional Excellence Award Culinary
Drew Nieporent-Myriad Restaurant Group

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
Jack Cakebread-Cakebread Cellars

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
Jacques Lardière-Maison Louis Jadot

2003

Professional Excellence Award Culinary
Daniel Boulud-Café Boulud and Daniel

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
Fabrizio Bianchi and Laura Bianchi-Castello di Monsanto

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
Warren Winiarski-Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars

2002

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
Joseph Henriot-Bouchard Père et Fils

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
Tom Shelton-Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Professional Excellence Award Wine Literature
Serena Sutcliffe-Sotheby’s

2001

Professional Excellence Award Culinary Journalism
R.W. Apple, Jr.-The New York Times

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
Laurie Hook-Beringer Vineyards

Professional Excellence Award Oenology
John Mariani-Castello Banfi