Now in its fourth year, the Livermore Valley Uncorked competition is a part of the Tri-Valley Conservancy's efforts to support and promote agricultural land preservation in the area.

For the rest of us, it is a handy list for the next time we visit the tasting rooms or hit a wine merchant that carries these wines.

Best in Show

Ruby Hill Winery Estate Reserve, 2009 Petite Sirah, www.rubyhillwinery.net

Best White & Best Sauvignon Blanc

3 Steves Winery 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, Livermore Valley, www.3steveswinery.com

Best Red & Petite Sirah

Ruby Hill Winery 2009 Petite Sirah Estate Reserve

Best Dessert Wine

Eagle Ridge Vineyard 2011 Mad Cait, www.eagleridgevineyard.com

Best Chardonnay

Darcie Kent Vineyards DeMayo Chardonnay 2011, www.darciekentvineyards.com

Best Other White

Murrieta's Well 2011 The Whip, www.murrietaswell.com

Best Cabernet

Rubino Estates Winery 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserva Collection, Livermore Valley, www.rubinoestateswinery.com

Best Cabernet Blend

Fenestra Winery 2009 Conjugation, Livermore Valley, www.fenestrawinery.com

Best Italian Red

Ruby Hill Winery 2009 Estate Reserve Sangiovese, Estate, Livermore Valley

Best Syrah

Wood Family Vineyards 2009 Madden Ranch,

Owners Chris Graves, left and Mike Callahan, right, are photographed in the tasting room at the new Rubino Estates Winery in Pleasanton, Calif. on Friday, March 1, 2013. (Dan Honda/Staff)

Best Zinfandel

Thomas Coyne Winery 2010 Zinfandel, Livermore Valley, www.thomascoynewinery.com

Best Other Bordeaux

Murrieta's Well 2011 Cabernet Franc

Best Other Red

Murrieta's Well 2010 The Spur, Livermore Valley