The 2010 Evaluation was conducted by a trained sensory panel at Virginia Tech’s Enology Analytical Services Laboratory, Blacksburg VA  The overall quality of the wines was determined using a six parameter tasting protocol. Wines judged "Good" were awarded the PQA Seal, wines rated "Unacceptable" were denied the Seal.

The Panel which evaluated wines June 8, 2009 included two new panelists: Meg Christensen, instructor at Walnut Hill College, certified Spanish Wine Educator and a diploma candidate with the International Sommelier Guild; and Terry Gibbs, wine consultant to a Delaware wine retailer and Vendemmia (Phila) wine tasting judge.

The Panel which evaluated wines January 19, 2009 consisted of Jim Tiedeman, Certified Specialist of Wine, Society of Wine Educators; Michael Walsh, Wine Educator at various venues including The Innkeepers Kitchen in Dilworthtown; Kevin Donahue, holder of diplomas from the Wine & Spirit Educational Trust (London), Philippe McCartney, wine instructor at The Restaurant School, Philadelphia; Caressa Canfield, sales Specialist with Diageo; Amy Cava, owner and president of Vino Cava LLC a specialty wine importing company, Leo B. Fox Managing Director World Shippers & Importers, Marnie Old, Sommelier, www.marnieold.com Barbara Fullman, Mail Line Wine Events, and Jim Baumohl.