Justin Paprocki is a features writer for the Island Packet. | 
The Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival is more than a month away (March 4-9), but the winners have already been announced.
The International Wine Judging & Competition was held earlier this week at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa. Two dozen judges tasted more than 670 wines that were entered into the contest from all around the world. From that, they culled the best of the best.
And the winners are ...
Overall Best of Show: Bello Family Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009
Best of Show White: Palm Bay International – Genesis, SA Prum, Riesling Kabinett, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, 2009
Best Value Wine: J Lohr Vineyards & Wines, J Lohr Estates, South Ridge Syrah, 2010
A full list of all the judged wines can be found here.
Taste samples and buy bottles of the best wines and more at the festival's main event March 9 at Honey Horn. For more details, click here.