Winners from the Annual Maple Syrup Judging Contest
Grade A: Golden Color and Delicate Taste
1st Place: Sugarbush Farm – Bill Padgett – Rhinelander
2nd Place: Maplewood Sugar Bush – Dave and Cathy Lowery – Watersmeet, MI
3rd Place: Ejnik’s Sugar Shack – Robert Ejnik – Gresham, WI
Grade A: Amber Color and Rich Taste
1st Place:
Also “People’s Choice Flavor Award” winner (this is a flavor award, based on being tasted by several people attending the event)
Buhrandt Farms, Inc. – Steven Buhrandt – Suring, WI
2nd Place: Lindy’s Maple Ridge – Lindy Mezei – Pearson, WI
3rd Place: Friess Lake’s Finest – Michael Dodge – Hubertus, WI
Grade A: Dark Color and Robust Taste
1st Place:
Also the “2016 Northwoods Maple Syrup of the Year Winner” (this is the overall winner selected by our judges – the best syrup of all)
Inthewoods Sugar Bush – Jesse Wagner – Manitowoc, WI
2nd Place: Richfield Historical Society – Del Schmechel – Hubertus, WI
3rd Place: Grampa Skel’s – Maple Lane Sugar Bush – Jim Skelton – Three Lakes, WI