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If you’re looking for “award-winning” flavor, then Texas has the wine for you. Texas wines have brought home prestigious awards from renowned wine competitions around the world. Check this listing for updates on the state’s most recent award-winning efforts.

2008 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition

Double Gold, Top Texas Wine, Reserve Champion and Texas Champion

Brennan Vineyards 2006 Viognier

Gold, Reserve Champion

Bruno & George Candlelight Strawberry Wine

Gold, Champion

Bruno & George Yellow Jacket Raspberry Wine
Cap*Rock Winery Amarone Della Valpolicella DOC 2003
Haak Vineyards and Winery Blue Label SemiSweet Blanc du Bois 2006

Gold,Texas Champion

Haak Vineyards and Winery Blue Label SemiSweet Blanc du Bois 2006
Llano Estacado Winery Cellar Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Messina Hof Paulo Meritage 2002
Messina Hof Riesling Father & Son Cuvee 2006

Silver, Champion

Bruno & George OTS Raisin Wine
LightCatcher Texas Kiss Merlot Rose, 2006
Piney Woods Country Winery & Vineyards Light Amber Port

Silver,Texas Champion

Flat Creek Estate Travis Peak Select Muscato D’Arancia, 2006
KE Cellars Syrah, 4 You, 2005
LightCatcher Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004
LightCatcher Texas Kiss Merlot Rose, 2006
Llano Estacado Winery Chardonnay, 2006
Llano Estacado Winery Signature Rhone, Texas Rhone Style Red, 2006
Llano Estacado Winery Viviano Super Tuscan Style Red, 2004
Messina Hof Barrel Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005
Messina Hof Barrel Reserve Zinfandel, 2006
Piney Woods Country Winery & Vineyards Blueberry Wine
Piney Woods Country Winery & Vineyards Light Amber Port
Pleasant Hill Winery Collina Bianca
Torre di Pietra Malbec, 2005

Silver,Texas Reserve Champion

Kiepersol Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005
Messina Hof Private Reserve Shiraz, 2005
Peregrine Hill Chardonnay, 2006

Bronze,Texas Champion

Cap*Rock Blush Royale Rose of Ruby Cabernet
Flat Creek Estate Super Texan, Sangiovese,2005
Inwood Estates Vineyards Tempranillo-Cabernet, 2004
Llano Estacado Winery Cabernet-Shiraz,2005
Llano Estacado Winery Cellar Reserve Chardonnay, 2005
Llano Estacado Winery Chenin Blanc, 2006
Llano Estacado Winery Merlot, 2005
Llano Estacado Winery Signature Red, 2005
Messina Hof Barrel Reserve Cabernet Franc, 2005
Messina Hof Barrel Reserve Shiraz, 2005
Messina Hof Chenin Blanc, 2006
Messina Hof Gewurztraminer, 2006
Messina Hof Ivory
Messina Hof Merrill’s Vineyard Late Harvest, 2006
Messina Hof Merrill’s Vineyard Private Reserve, 2006
Messina Hof Paulo Shiraz, 2005
Messina Hof Tawny Port, 2004
Peregrine Hill Pinot Noir, 2006
Sandstone Cellars III, 2006 Bronze
Val Verde Winery Muscat Canelli, 2006

Bronze, Reserve Champion

Llano Estacado Winery Cellar Select Port

Bronze,Texas Reserve Champion

Becker Vineyards Cabernet Franc Reserve,2005
Becker Vineyards Chenin Blanc, 2006
Becker Vineyards Claret Les Trois Dames,2005
Flat Creek Estate Muscato Blanco, 2006
Haak Green Label Dry Blanc du Bois, 2005
Haak Malbec, 2005
Inwood Estates Vineyards Cornelious, 2005
LightCatcher Etain’s Rose Merlot Rose,2006
Llano Estacado Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005
Llano Estacado Winery Cellar Select Port
Messina Hof Barrel Reserve Merlot, 2005
Messina Hof Late Harvest Angel, 2006 Bronze
Messina Hof Paulo Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005
Messina Hof Riesling Father & Son Cuvee, Merrill’s Vineyard, 2006
Piney Woods Country Winery & Vineyards Tawny Port

The Dallas Morning News Wine Competition 2007

Silver, Texas Award Winners

Becker Vineyards, Reserve Cabernet-Syrah, 2004
Becker Vineyards, Viognier, 2006
Becker Vineyards, Peter's Prairie Vineyard, Barbera, 2004
Driftwood Vineyards, Estate Bottled, Longhorn Red, 2004
Haak Vineyards & Winery, Reddy Vineyards, Malbec, 2005 Happy Dog,Sweet Red Wine, NV
Hiney Wine, Sweet Hiney Red, NV
Inwood Estates Vineyards, Palomino 70% - Chardonnay 30%, 2005
Sister Creek Vineyards, Reserve Muscat Canelli, 2006
Stone House Vineyard, Basket Pressed Claros, 2005
Zin Valle Vineyards, Methode Champenoise, Rising Star Brut, NV

Bronze, Texas Award Winners

Becker Vineyards, Tallent Vineyards, Malbec, 2005
Becker Vineyards, Les Trois Dames, Claret, 2005
Covenant Vineyards, Dry Blanc du Bois, 2006
Delaney Vineyards, Cynthiana, 2003
Haak Vineyards & Winery, Semi Sweet Blanc du Bois, 2005
Quivis, Vintner's Select Cuvee Chardonnay – Viognier, 2005
Sister Creek Vineyards, Muscat Canelli, 2006
Sister Creek Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 83% - Merlot 13% - Cabernet Franc 4%, 2004
Sister Creek Vineyards, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 71% - Merlot 14% - Cabernet Franc 13% - Malbec 2%, 2004
Sunset Winery, Vintner's Select Orange Muscat, 2004
Three Dudes Winery, White Zinfandel, NV
Torre di Pietra, Mourvedre, 2005
Torre di Pietra, Touriga Nacional, 2005

 

21st Annual GrapeFest People’s Choice

Once again, the City of Grapevine and the Grapevine Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has hosted GrapeFest to resounding success for the Texas wine industry! One of the premier events at GrapeFest is the People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic, the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the nation.

This year, over 8,000 people sampled 122 Texas wines from 37 of the state’s wineries during 11 sessions over three days. On Sunday, September 16, the coveted People’s Choice awards were announced. For a list of those awards, click here . Congratulations to the winner’s!

 

2007 Lone Star International Wine Competition

Grand Star Award Winners,Texas Competition

Homestead Winery, La Bodega de Mitchell Crema del Sol, NV
Llano Estacado Winery, Viviano Super Tuscan Style Red, 2004
Brennan Vineyards, Viognier, 2006

Gold, International Competition

Flat Creek Estate, Travis Peak Muscato D' Arancia, 2006

Gold, Texas Competition

Becker Vineyards, Prairie Rotie Tallent Vineyard, 2005
Guerra Vineyard and Winery, Signature Red Muscadine, 2006
Kiepersol Estate Vineyards, Kiepersol Estates Texas Sangiovese, 2005
Homestead Winery, La Bodega de Mitchell Crema del Sol, NV
Llano Estacado Winery, Viviano Super Tuscan Style Red, 2004

Silver, International Competition

Brennan Vineyards, Brennan Vineyards Viognier, 2006
Flat Creek Estate, Flat Creek Muscato Blanco, 2006
D'Vine Wine of North Texas, Vintner's Reserve Grande Rosso, 2005
Flat Creek Estate, Flat Creek Muscato Blanco, 2006
Grape Creek Vineyards Muscat Canelli 2006
Kiepersol Estate Vineyards, Texas Syrah 2005
Landon Winery, Pinot Noir Reserve, 2006
Llano Estacado Winery, Signature Red 2005
Llano Estacado Winery, Estacado Riesling, NV
McPherson Cellars, Tre Colore, 2006
Zin Valle Vineyards, Rising Star Sparklinig Wine Brut, NV

Silver, Texas Competition

Becker Vineyards, Fume Blanc, 2006
Becker Vineyards, Claret Les Trois Dames, 2005
Becker Vineyards, Chenin Blanc Martin Vineyards, 2006
Brennan Vineyards, Brennan Vineyards Viognier, 2006
Covenant Vineyards, Covenant Vineyards Blanc du Bois Off-Dry, 2006
CrossRoads Winery Vintner's Blend White NV
Delaney Vineyards, Three Daughters, 2003
Haak Vineyards & Winery, Madeira, 2003
KE Cellars, 4 You Syrah, 2005
KE Cellars, 4 You Merlot, 2005
Kiepersol Estate Vineyards, Texas Syrah, 2005
LightCatcher Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon Port, 2003
Llano Estacado Winery, Cellar Select Port, NV
Llano Estacado Winery, Signature Red, 2005
Llano Estacado Winery, Estacado Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005
Los Pinos Ranch Vineyard, Pinky Tuscandero, 2006
Los Pinos Ranch Vineyard, Sangiovese, 2005
McPherson Cellars, Rose of Syrah-Grenache, 2006
Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Gewurztraminer, 2006
Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Merrill's Vineyard Riesling Father and Son Cuvee, 2006
Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Reflections, 2005
Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Reserve, 2005
Pleasant Hill Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002
Pleasant Hill Winery, Collina Bianca, NV
Triple "R" Ranch & Winery, Whitetail Chardonnay, 2005
Triple "R" Ranch & Winery, Big Red Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004

Silver, Limited Production Competition

KE Cellars, KE Cellars Syrah, 2005
KE Cellars KE Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005
Pleasant Hill Winery Rosso Forte NV
Purple Possum Winery, Cranberry Mead, NV
Su Vino Winery, Rosso Finale, NV

Bronze, International Competition

Bar Z Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon Newsom Vineyards, 2003
Bar Z Wines, Reserve Sangiovese, 2004
Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, Shiraz/Syrah, 2006
Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, French Colombard Demi-Sweet, 2006
Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, French Colombard Bone Dry, 2006
Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, Merlot, 2005
Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, Comal Red VI, NV
Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, White Black Spanish, NV
D'Vine Wine of North Texas, Vintner's Reserve Shiraz, 2005
Flat Creek Estate, Travis Peak Premium Cabernet, 2004
Flat Creek Estate, Pinot Grigio Estate Bottled, 2006
Grape Creek Vineyards, Bellissimo Super Tuscan Style, 2004
Grape Creek Vineyards, Pinot Grigio, 2006
Grape Creek Vineyards, Cabernet Trois, 2004
Haak Vineyards & Winery, Madeira, 2003
Homestead Winery, Moon Shadow, NV
Kiepersol Estate Vineyards, Texas Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005
Kiepersol Estate Vineyards, Texas Merlot, 2005
Landon Winery, Merlot Reserve, 2006
Landon Winery, Chardonnay Reserve, 2006
Llano Estacado Winery, Cellar Select Port, NV
Llano Estacado Winery, Gewurztraminer Vintner's Selection, NV
Llano Estacado Winery, Signature White, 2006
Llano Estacado Winery, Cellar Reserve Merlot Newsom Vineyard, 2005
Llano Estacado Winery, Muscat Canelli Vintner's Selection, NV
Luz De Estrella Winery, Riesling 2005 American, 2005
McPherson Cellars, Viognier, 2006
Pleasant Hill Winery, Blanc du Bois, NV
Pleasant Hill Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002
Su Vino Winery, Merlot, NV
Sweet Dreams Farm & Winery, Blue Moon Blueberry Wine, 2006
Texas Hills Vineyard, Kick Butt Cab Newson Vineyard, 2005

Bronze, Texas Competition

Bar Z Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon Newsom Vineyards, 2003
Becker Vineyards, Malbec Tallent Vineyards, 2005
Becker Vineyards, Riesling Ballinger Vineyards, 2006
Becker Vineyards, Viognier, 2006
Becker Vineyards, Chardonnay Reserve, 2006
Brennan Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005
Brennan Vineyards, Austin StreetComanche Rose, 2006
Brennan Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005
Cap*Rock Winery, Blush Royal, NV
CrossRoads Winery, CSM, NV
CrossRoads Winery, Ryan's Choice Syrah, NV
CrossRoads Winery, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002
Delaney Vineyards, Chardonnay Reserve, 2006
Delaney Vineyards, Cynthiana, 2005
Driftwoods Vineyards, Super Texan Sangiovese, 2005
Driftwoods Vineyards, Lone Star Cab, 2005
Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, 1096 Port Reserve, NV
Fall Creek Vineyards, Meritus, 2003
Fall Creek Vineyards, Special Reserve Cache, 2005
Grape Creek Vineyards, Cuvee Blanc, 2006
Grayson Hills Winery, Texoma Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004
Grayson Hills Winery, Twilight, NV
Haak Vineyards & Winery, Blanc du Bois (Blue Label), 2006
Haak Vineyards & Winery, Pink Pelican, NV
Haak Vineyards & Winery, Madeira, 2003
Haak Vineyards & Winery, Nouveau Jacquez, 2006
KE Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005
KE Cellars, Merlot, 2005
KE Cellars, Syrah, 2005
Kiepersol Estate Vineyards, Texas Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005
Kiepersol Estate Vineyards, Texas Three Barrel Reserve Port, 2003
Kiepersol Estate Vineyards, Texas Semillon, 2006
Kiepersol Estate Vineyards, Texas Merlot, 2005
La Bodega Winery, Private Reserve Merlot, 2004
La Bodega Winery, Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005
La Buena Vida Vineyards, Grapevine Springtown Riesling, 2005
La Buena Vida Vineyards, Grapevine Merlot Portina, NV
LightCatcher Winery, Merlot, 2003
LightCatcher Winery, Etain's Rose, 2006
LightCatcher Winery, Dulce d'Amore, 2006
LightCatcher Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004
Llano Estacado Winery, Chenin Blanc, 2006
Llano Estacado Winery, Sauvignon Blanc, 2006
Llano Estacado Winery, Cellar Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Texas, 2005
Llano Estacado Winery, Signature White, 2006
Llano Estacado Winery, Signature Rhone Texas Rhone Style Red, 2005
Llano Estacado Winery, Texas Chardonnay, 2005
Lone Oak Winery, Texas Trio, 2005
Lone Oak Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005
Lone Oak Winery, Hog Wild, 2004
Luz De Estrella Winery, Chenin Blanc Texas, 2006
Maydelle Country Wines, Lemon, 2007
Mesa Vineyards, L.P., Peregrine Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006
Mesa Vineyards, L.P., Peregrine Hill Merlot, 2005
Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Tawny Port, 2004
Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Merlot Private Reserve, 2003
Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Syrah Shiraz Barrel Reserve, 2005
Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Zinfandel Barrel Reserve, 2006
Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Pinot Noir Barrel Reserve, 2006
Messina Hof Winery & Resort. Ivory Port of Call, NV
Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Muscat Canelli, 2006
Pheasant Ridge Winery, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2001
Pleasant Hill Winery, Rosso Forte, NV
Pleasant Hill Winery, Blanc du Bois, NV
Red Caboose Vineyard & Winery, Viognier, 2005
Red Caboose Vineyard & Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005
San Martino Winery & Vineyards, Texano, 2005
San Martino Winery & Vineyards, Tempranillo, 2005
San Martino Winery & Vineyards, Cabernet '05 Sauvignon, 2005
San Martino Winery & Vineyards, Ramos Owner's Private Reserve, 2004
Spicewood Vineyards, Merlot, Estate, 2005
Spicewood Vineyards, Chardonnay Estate, 2005
Stone House Vineyard, Scheming Beagle Port, 2004
Sweet Dreams Farm & Winery, Red Wine (Wild Grape), 2006
Texas Hills Vineyard, Kick Butt Cab Hill Country, 2005
Texas Legato Legato, Reserve Malbec, 2005
Texoma Winery Texas, Tasting Three Step, 2005
Triple "R" Ranch & Winery, Blackbuck Antelope Reserve Merlot, 2005
Wales Manor, Blanc du Bois Reserve, 2005
Zin Valle Vineyards, Rising Star Malvasia Bianca, 2004
Zin Valle Vineyards, Rose Red Table Wine, NV

Bronze, Limited Production Competition

Barking Rocks Winery, Sangiovese, 2004
CrossRoads Winery, Merlot, NV
CrossRoads Winery, Vintner's Blend Red, NV
CrossRoads Winery, 3 Clowns, 2003
D'Vine Wine of North Texas, Vintner's Reserve Amore, NV
KE Cellars, Merlot, 2005
KE Cellars, 4 You Merlot, 2005
Landon Winery, Syrah Reserve, 2006
Landon Winery, Super Texan, NV
LightCatcher Winery, Syrah, 2005
Pleasant Hill Winery, Tawny Rosso Forte, NV
Pleasant Hill Winery, Collina Bianca, NV
Pleasant Hill Winery, Sauvignon Blanc, 2005
Su Vino Winery, Zinfandel, NV
Sunset Winery, Twilight Tango Malbec, 2004

 

The Indy International Wine Competition 2007

Silver, Landon Winery, Yellow Rose Wine

 

2007 San Francisco International Wine Competition

Silver, Flat Creek Estate Muscato Blanco, 2006

Bronze, Flat Creek Estate Travis Peak Select Muscato D'Arancia, 2006

Bronze, Flat Creek Estate Super Texan, 2005

Bronze, Sandstone Cellars, 2005 II

 

2007 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition - Texas Champions

Saddle

Top Texas Wine and Double Gold

Messina Hof Sweet Riesling Late Harvest Angel, 2005

Gold

Chisholm Trail Winery's Belle Star, 2005
Haak Vineyards & Winery's Blanc du Bois (semi sweet), 2005
Messina Hof Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Reserve, 2005
Piney Woods Country Wines Blueberry Wine, 2006
Kiepersol Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004

Silver

Becker Vineyards Prairie Rotie, 2005
Becker Vineyards Provencal, 2005
Bruno & George "Other Than Standard" Raisin Wine, NV
Bruno & George Candlelight Strawberry Wine, NV
Happy Dog Sweet Red, NV
Kiepersol Estates "Three Barrell Reserve" Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004
Llano Estacado Winery Cellar Reserve Merlot, 2005
Llano Estacado Winery Signature Rhone Style Red, 2004
Messina Hof Ivory Port of Call, NV
Messina Hof Muscat Canelli, 2006
Messina Hof Paulo Merlot, 2004

Bronze

Becker Vineyards Fume Blanc, 2005
Becker Vineyards Reserve Cabernet-Syrah, 2004
Becker Vineyards Riesling, 2005
Haak Blanc du Bois (dry), 2005
Llano Estacado Winery "Mont Sec Vineyard" Cellar Reserve Chardonnay, 2005
Llano Estacado Winery Cellar Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004
Llano Estacado Winery Chardonnay, 2005
McPherson Cellars Sangiovese, 2004
Messina Hof "Reflections" Private Reserve Meritage, 2004
Messina Hof Gewürtraminer, 2006
Messina Hof Paulo Port, 2002

 

2007 San Antonio Express-News Wine Competition

Gold

Fall Creek Meritus Texas Hill Country, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003
Haak, Blanc du Bois (Dry), 2005
Llano Estacado, Viviano, 2003
Llano Estacado, Signature White, 2005
Pheasant Ridge, Chardonnay, 2004
Sister Creek, Chardonnay, 2005

Silver

Becker Vineyards, Texas Vintage Port, 2004
Becker Vineyards, Barbera, 2004
Becker Vineyards, Malbec, 2005
Becker Vineyards, Prairie Rotie, 2005 Dry Comal Creek, Cabernet Franc, 2002
Dry Comal Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005
Dry Comal Creek, Unoaked Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, 2005
Dry Comal Creek, French Colombard, 2005
Fall Creek Vineyards, Dry White, 2005
Singing Water, Merlot Blend, 2004
Sister Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004
Texas Hills, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004

Bronze

Becker Vineyards, Claret, 2005
Becker Vineyards Merlot, 2005
Becker Vineyards, Cherin Blanc, 2006
Becker Vineyards, Viognier, 2006
Dry Comal Creek, Chardonnay, 2004
Haak, Malbec, 2005
Haak, Blanc du Bois (Semi Sweet), 2005
Llano Estacado, Cellar Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004
Llano Estacado, Signature Rhone, 2004
Llano Estacado, Signature Red, 2005
Llano Estacado, Cellar Select Red, 2005
Peregrine Hill, Merlot, 2005
Pheasant Ridge, Proprietor’s Reserve, 2002
Sister Creek, Merlot, 2004
Sister Creek, Muscat Canelli, 2006
Texas Hills, Sangiovese, 2005

 

Haak Vineyards & Winery 2007

Gold, 2007 San Diego International Wine Competition, 2003 Texas Madeira

Silver, 2007 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2003 Texas Madeira

Silver, 2007 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition, 2003 Texas Madeira

 

2006 Texas Open Wine Competition

Gold

Becker Vineyards, Merlot 2004
LightCatcher Winery, Port 2003
Llano Estacado Winery, Merlot 2004, Cellar Reserve
Llano Estacado Winery, Chardonnay 2005
San Martino Winery and Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Silver

Becker Vineyards, Fume Blanc 2005
Becker Vineyards, Gewurztraminer 2005
Becker Vineyards, Vintage Port 2004
Becker Vineyards, Cabernet/Syrah 2004, Reserve
Becker Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Iconoclast
Becker Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Brennan Vineyards, Viognier 2001
Fall Creek Vineyards, Merlot 2005
Grape Creek Vineyard and Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Haak Vineyard and Winery, Blanc du Bois 2005
Haak Vineyard and Winery, Blanc du Bois 2005, Sweet
Happy Dog, Sweet Red NV
LightCatcher Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Llano Estacado Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Peregrine Hill, Shiraz NV
Pillar Bluff Vineyards, Chenin Blanc 2005
Pleasant Hill Winery, Rosso Forte NV
Rising Star Vineyards, Malvasia Blanca NV
Texas Hills Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, Newsome Vineyard
Travis Peak, Orange Muscat 2005

Bronze

Becker Vineyards, Riesling 2005
Becker Vineyards, Barbera 2004, Peter Prarie's Vineyard
Becker Vineyards, Grenache 2004
Becker Vineyards, Prairie Rotle 2005
Becker Vineyards, Claret 2004
Driftwood Vineyards, Chardonnay 2004
Driftwood Vineyards, Syrah 2004, Alamo Red
Driftwood Vineyards, Cabernet/Syrah, Longhorn Red 2004
Driftwood Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Flat Creek Estate, Super Texan 2004
Flat Creek Estate, Moscato Blanco 2005
Grape Creek Vineyard and Winery, Muscat Canelli 2005
Haak Vineyard and Winery, Chardonnay 2003
Llano Estacado Winery, Resene Chardonnay 2005
Llano Estacado Winery, Chenin Blanc 2005
Llano Estacado Winery, Signature Rhone 2004
Llano Estacado Winery, Signature White 2005
Llano Estacado Winery, Viviano 2003
Peregrine Hill, Pinot Noir 2005
Pheasant Ridge Winery, Merlot 2004
Pheasant Ridge Winery, Proprietor's Reserve 2002
Pheasant Ridge Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
Pheasant Ridge Winery, Merlot 2004
Pillar Bluff Vineyards, Chardonnay, 2005
Pillar Bluff Vineyards, Boar Doe 2004
Pillar Bluff Vineyards, Chardonnay, 2005
Pleasant Hill Winery, Collina Bianca NV
Pleasant Hill Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002
Pleasant Hill Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002
San Martino Winery and Vineyard, Mescolato 2004
San Martino Winery and Vineyard, Chenin Blanc 2005
San Martino Winery and Vineyard, Ruby Cabernet NV
Texas Hills Vineyard, Pinot Grigio 2005
Texas Hills Vineyard, Syrah/Cabernet 2004
Texas Hills Vineyard, Pinot Grigio 2005
Zin Valle Vineyards, Rose NV

 

Long Beach Grand Cru International Wine Competition, Long Beach California

Chairman's Best of Class

Becker Vineyards, Chardonnay 2005

Silver

Becker Vineyards, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Newsom Vineyards/Tallent Vineyards
Becker Vineyards, Fume Blanc, 2005

Bronze

Becker Vineyards, Claret 2004
Becker Vineyards, Gewurztraminer 2005

 

2006 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition Champions

Saddle

Grand Champion Best of Show

Raymond Vineyards, Raymond Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2001

Reserve Grand Champion Best of Show

Ste Michelle Wine Estates, Columbia Crest Walter Clore Private Reserve Columbia Valley Red Wine, 2002

Top Texas Wine

Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Liqueur Muscat/Sherry/Madeira/Tawny Port

Top Value Wine

Hahn Estates, Hahn Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Central Coast

Top All-Around Winery

Alexander Valley Vineyards

 

2006 Indy International Wine Competition Bronze Medals

Brennan Vineyards, Viognier 2005
Brennan Vineyards, Austin Street Muscat 2005
Indy International Wine Competition is the largest wine competition in the United States.
 

Lone Star International Wine Competition, Bronze Medals

Brennan Vineyards, Muscat
Brennan Vineyards, Austin Street 2005, Comanche Rose
 

The Wine Society of Texas 2005 Texas’ Best Wine Competition

Top Ten Scoring Wines

Fall Creek Vineyards, Granite Reserve 2003
Spicewood Vineyards, Rosè of Merlot 2004
Texas Hills Vineyard, Orange Moscato, Newsom Vineyard 2003
Becker Vineyards, Claret 2003
Llano Estacado, Chenin Blanc 2004
La Bodega Winery, Private Reserve Merlot 2002
Llano Estacado, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cellar Reserve, Newsom Vineyard 2002
Flat Creek Estate, Travis Peak Select, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
Flat Creek Estate, Muscato Blanco 2004
Delaney Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc 2002

Best Single Vineyard Designated Wine

Texas Hills Vineyard, Orange Moscato, Newsom Vineyard 2003

Best Estate Bottled Wine

Spicewood Vineyards, Rosè of Merlot 2004

Best Winery Award – Cumulative Score of Five Highest Scoring Wines

Flat Creek Estate, Marble Falls, TX - First
Llano Estacado Winery, Lubbock, TX - Second
Becker Vineyards, Stonewall, TX - Third

Best New Winery in Competition Award – Cumulative Score of Three Highest Scoring Wines

Delaney Vineyards, Grapevine, TX - First (tie)
San Martino Winery, Rockwall, TX - First (tie)
Zin Valle Winery, Canutillo, TX - Second
Wichita Falls Winery, Iowa Park, TX - Third

Best of Show – Dry White Wine

Delaney Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc 2002

Best of Show – Dry Red Wine

Fall Creek Vineyards, Granite Reserve 2003

Best of Show – Hybrid

Haak Vineyards, Blanc du Bois – dry 2004

Best of Show – Dry Mediterranean Wine

Driftwood Vineyards, Longhorn Red (Mediterranean Blend) 2003

Best of Show – Sweet Wine

Texas Hills Vineyard, Orange Moscato, Newsom Vineyard 2003

Sauvignon Blanc

Delaney Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc 2002 - Gold
Spicewood Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc 2004 - Silver
Grape Creek Vineyard, Fume Blanc 2002 - Bronze

White Varietal Wines

Ballinger Vineyard/Becker Vineyards, Riesling 2004 - Silver
Zin Valle Vineyards, Rising Star Riesling 2003 - Bronze

Chardonnay under $16

Haak Vineyards, Chardonnay 2003 - Bronze

Chardonnay $16 and over

Fall Creek Vineyards, Chardonnay Reserve 2002 - Silver
Llano Estacado, Chardonnay Cellar Reserve, Mont Sec Vineyard 2003 - Bronze
Haak Vineyards, Reserve Chardonnay 2003 - Bronze

White Blends

Grape Creek Vineyard, Cuvee Blanc 2001 - Silver

Viognier

Fall Creek Vineyards, Viognier 2003 - Silver
McPherson Cellars, Viognier 2004 - Silver
Wichita Falls Vineyards, Viognier 2003 - Bronze
Wales Manor, Viognier 2003 - Bronze

Blanc du Bois – dry

Haak Vineyards, Blanc du Bois 2004 - Silver
Lost Creek Vineyard, White Swan Blanc du Bois 2003 - Bronze

Pinot Grigio

Flat Creek Estate, Pinot Grigio 2004 - Silver
Texas Hills Vineyard, Pinot Grigio 2004 - Bronze

Pinot Noir

Peregrine Hill/Cordier Estates, Pinot Noir 2003 - Silver
Pheasant Ridge, Pinot Noir 2000 - Bronze

Merlot under $16

Fall Creek Vineyards, Merlot 2003 - Silver
Becker Vineyards, Merlot 2003 - Bronze

Merlot $16 and over

La Bodega Winery, Private Reserve Merlot 2002 - Gold
Lone Oak Vineyards, Merlot 2002 - Silver
LightCatcher Winery, Merlot, Newsom Vineyard 2003 - Bronze

Cabernet Sauvignon under $20

Llano Estacado, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cellar Reserve 2002 - Gold
San Martino Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Newsom Vineyard 2003 - Silver
Peregrine Hill/Cordier Estates Cabernet, Sauvignon 2003 - Bronze

Cabernet Sauvignon $20 and over

Flat Creek Estate, Travis Peak Select, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 - Gold
San Martino Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Newsom Vineyard 2003 - Silver
Flat Creek Estate, Travis Peak Select, Premium Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 - Bronze

Syrah/Shiraz

Lost Creek Vineyard, Shiraz 2002 - Silver
Kiepersol Estates Winery, Texas Syrah 2002 - Bronze
McPherson Cellars, Syrah Rose 2003 - Bronze

Sangiovese

Circle S Vineyards, Sangiovese 2003 - Silver
Wichita Falls Vineyards, Sangiovese 2003 - Silver
Val Verde Winery, Sangiovese 2003 - Bronze

Red Varietal Wines & Blends

Fall Creek Vineyards, Granite Reserve 2003 - Gold
Zin Valle Vineyards, Rising Star Zinfandel 2003 - Silver
Delaney Vineyards, Cynthiana 2003 - Bronze

Red Mediterranean Blends

Driftwood Vineyards, Longhorn Red 2003 - Silver
Kiepersol Estates Winery, Texas Mengsel 2002 - Bronze
McPherson Cellars, Tre Colore’ 2004 - Bronze

Red Bordeaux Blend

Becker Vineyards, Claret 2003 - Gold
Pheasant Ridge, Proprietor’s Reserve 2000 - Silver
Barking Rocks Winery, Casena, Quail Ridge Vineyards 2003 - Bronze

Rosè – dry

Spicewood Vineyards, Rose of Merlot 2004 - Gold
McPherson Cellars, Rose of Syrah 2004 - Silver
Flat Creek Estate, Primrosetti Seco 2004 - Bronze

Rosè – sweet

La Buena Vida Vineyards, Springtown Merlot l’elegance 2003 - Silver
Zin Valle Vineyards, Rising Star White Zinfandel 2003 - Bronze
Haak Vineyards, Nouveau Jacquez 2004 - Bronze

Chenin Blanc – sweet

Llano Estacado, Chenin Blanc 2004 - Gold
Fall Creek Vineyards, Chenin Blanc 2004 - Silver

Blanc du Bois – Sweet

Haak Vineyards, Blanc DuBois 2004 - Bronze

Muscat – Sweet

Texas Hills Vineyard, Orange Moscato, Newsom Vineyard 2003 - Gold
Driftwood Vineyards, Muscat Canelli 2004 - Silver

Sweet Red Wine

Wichita Falls Vineyards, Wichita Red 2003 - Bronze

White Dessert Wine

Flat Creek Estate, Muscato Blanco 2004 - Gold

Red Dessert Wine

San Martino Winery,Decadencia 2003 - Silver
Delaney Vineyards, Sweet Texas Red NV - Bronze

Ruby Port

Texas Hills Vineyard, Port Rubino 2001 - Silver
La Buena Vida Vineyards, Walnut Creek Cellars Port 1998 - Bronze

Vintage Port

LightCatcher Winery, Port 2003 - Bronze

Tawny Port

Pleasant Hill Winery, Tawny Rosso Forte NV - Silver
Piney Woods Country Wines, Tawny Port 2002 - Bronze

Red Muscadine

Piney Woods Country Wines, Red Muscadine 2003 - Silver

Raisin and Non-Grape

Bruno & George Wine,s OTS Raisin NV - Silver

Light Fruit

Bruno & George Wines, Candlelight Strawberry NV - Silver
Circle S Vineyards, Raspberry 2003 - Bronze

Dark Fruit

Piney Woods Country Wines, Blueberry 2004 - Bronze
 

The Wine Society of Texas 2003 Texas’ Best Wine Competition Winners

2003 WST Texas’ Best Wine Competition Winners List:
Best White, Red and Sweet Wines and The Top Ten of Texas Wines

Best White Wine

Llano Estacado, Cellar Select Chardonnay 2001

Best Red Wine

Grape Creek Vineyard and Winery, Merlot 2000

Best Sweet Wine

Texas Hills Vineyards, Moscato 2001

Best Single Vineyard Designated Wine

Llano Estacado, Cellar Select Chardonnay 2001, Menard Vineyard (Menard County TX)

Top Ten Scoring Texas Wines (No particular order):

Llano Estacado, Cellar Select Chardonnay 2001
Grape Creek Vineyard and Winery, Merlot 2000
Messina Hof, Private Reserve Merlot 2001
Flat Creek Estates, Muscato D’ Arancia 2002
Becker Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – 2001
Becker Vineyards, Chardonnay Reserve 2001
Texas Hills Vineyards, Moscato 2001
Becker Vineyards, Claret 2000
Cap*Rock, Cabernet Sauvignon 2000
Llano Estacado ,Signature White 2002

List of Medal Winners in the 2003 WST Texas’ Best Wine Competition

Sauvignon Blanc

Becker Vineyards, Fume Blanc 2001 - Gold
Llano Estacado, 2001 - Silver
Spicewood Vineyards, 2001 - Bronze

Chardonnay (less than $16)

Cap*Rock Winery, 2001 – Gold
Messina Hof Winery, (Private Reserve) 2001 – Silver
Becker Vineyards, 2001 – Bronze

Chardonnay ($16 and more)

Llano Estacado, Cellar Select 2001 – Gold
Becker Vineyards, (Reserve) 2001 – Silver
La Bodega, (Private Reserve) 2000 – Bronze

Viognier

Driftwood Vineyards, 2002 – Silver

Riesling – dry

Becker Vineyards, 2002 - Silver
Grape Creek Vineyards, 2002 - Bronze

Muscat Canelli - dry

Fredericksburg Winery, 2001 – Silver

Other White Varietals

Becker Vineyards, Chenin Blanc 2001 – Bronze

White Blends - dry

Llano Estacado ,Signature White 2002 – Gold
Cap*Rock Winery, Palo Duro Canyon White 2001 – Silver
Grape Creek Vineyards, Cuvee Blanc 2001 – Bronze

White Blends – semi dry

Fredericksburg Winery, Ehrenfelser 2001 – Silver
Spicewood Vineyards, Chardonnay Dulce 2001 – Bronze

Merlot (less than $16)

Spicewood Vineyards, 2001 – Silver
Cap*Rock Winery, 2000 – Bronze

Merlot ($16 and more)

Grape Creek Vineyard and Winery, 2000 – Gold
Messina Hof Winery, (Private Reserve) 2001 – Silver
Lone Oak Vineyards, 2001 – Bronze

Cabernet Sauvignon (less than $20)

Cap*Rock Winery, 2000 – Gold
Flatcreek Estates, Travis Peak Select 1999 – Silver
Becker Vineyards, Iconoclast NV – Bronze

Cabernet Sauvignon ($20 and more)

Becker Vineyards, (Reserve) 2001 – Gold
La Bodega Winery, (Private Reserve) 2001 – Bronze

Red Zinfandel

Spicewood Vineyards, 2001 – Silver
Messina Hof Winery, (Private Reserve) 2000 – Bronze

Shiraz/Syrah and Rhone Blends

Llano Estacado, Passionelle 2001 – Gold
Messina Hof Winery, Shiraz 1999 – Silver
Kiepersol Estates Vineyards, Texas Syrah 2001 – Bronze

Red Blends (under $16)

Cap*Rock Winery, Palo Duro Canyon Red 2000 – Gold
Messina Hof Winery, Llano Estacado Signature Red Meritage 2000 – Bronze

Red Blends (over $16)

Becker Vineyards, Claret 2000 – Gold
Texas Hills Vineyards, Tre Paesano 2001 – Silver
Becker Vineyards, Cabernet-Syrah 2001 – Bronze

Rosè – dry

Texas Hills Vineyards, Rosato di Sangiovese 2001 – Bronze

Rosè – semi-dry

Lightcatcher Winery, Strawberry Kiss Nouveau Merlot 2002 – Silver
Cross Timbers Winery, Blush – Bronze

Late Harvest & Sweet White Wines

Texas Hills Vineyards, Moscato 2001 – Gold
Flat Creek Estates, Muscato D Arancia 2002 – Silver
Bell Mountain Vineyards, Late Harvest Riesling 2001 – Bronze

Port

Haak Vineyard & Winery, Ruby Port 2001 – Silver
Pleasant Hill Winery, Rosso Forte NV – Bronze

Tawny Port

Pleasant Hill Winery ,Tawny Rosso Forte NV – Silver
Bruno & George Wines Raisin Wine OTS – Bronze
 

TravelLady Magazine - A Celebration of Texas Wine