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April 8, 2012

Local winery recognized in competition

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NORMAN — The 24th annual Florida State Fair International Wine Competition, has chosen two Canadian River Winery wines for recognition

Canadian River Chocolate Merlot won a Gold Medal in the competition and Canadian River 2011 Muscat Canelli was awarded a Bronze Medal. These Oklahoma wines were chosen from among 1,067 entries this year from 34 states and 10 foreign countries.

Canadian River Winery in Slaughterville (about 12 miles south of Norman on U.S. 77) is among the oldest wineries in Oklahoma.

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