36 Wines and Spirits Receive Top Honors in 2023 Wine and Spirits Competitions, Concours d’Spirits and Concours d’Vin

Presented by The SOMM Journal, SommCon’s Concours d’Spirits and Concours d’Vin are impartial competitions of domestic and international wine and spirits. Entries to the competition are judged by a jury of renowned palates and leaders in the wine and spirits industry.

 

In the 2023 competition series, 173 wines and spirits were awarded medals signifying excellence in quality and craftsmanship.

 

Use this information as a guide to elevate your hosting game, curate exceptional gifts, or stock your home bar.

Concours d’Spirits Medal Winners  

Double Gold  

 

Blue Run High Rye Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA

Blue Run Emerald Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, USA

James Gin Asian Parnsip, UK

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, USA

High Noon Lime Tequila Hard Seltzer, USA

Rumchata Horchata Con Ron, USA

Rancho La Gloria Pink Lemonade Infused Tequila, USA

 

Gold  

 

Blue Run Reflection II Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA

Romero Distilling Co. Dark Rum, Canada

Storyhouse Spirits California Coastal Gin, USA

Storyhouse Spirits Straight Rye, USA

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Master Blend Edition Batch 025, USA

Familia Camarena Reposado, Mexico

Santo Fino Tequila Añejo, Mexico

Rancho La Gloria Blanco Tequila, Mexico

 

Silver  

 

Blue Run Reflection I Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA

Domaine le Cageot 02e VIE, Canada

Romero Distilling Co. Amber Rum, Canada

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Uncut/Unfiltered Straight Rye Whiskey Batch 005, USA

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Straight Rye Whiskey, USA

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Single Barrel Rye Whiskey Batch 002, USA

Familia Camarena Añejo, Mexico

Familia Camarena Silver, Mexico

High Noon Grapefruit Tequila Hard Seltzer, USA

High Noon Watermelon Vodka Hard Seltzer, USA

Pendray’s Distillery Amaro Liqueur, USA

Ocean Organic Vodka, USA

Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whisky, India

 

Concours d’Vin Medal Winners  

Double Gold  

 

Idi di Marzo 2020 Amarne, Abruzzo, Italy

Maison Vevey Albert 2020 Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle, Valle d’Aosta DOP, Italy

Tappero Merlo NV Acini Perduti, Italy

Giovanetto Azienda Agricola 2017 Nebbiolo, Canavese DOC, Italy

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines 2019 Cuvée PAU, Paso Robles, USA

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines 2022 Wildflower Valdiguié, Arroyo Seco, Monterey, USA

LangeTwins 2022 Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg, USA

LangeTwins 2021 Fume Blanc, Jahant Woods Vineyard, Jahant, USA

Terah Wine Co 2021 Sangiovese, Mokelumne River, USA

Terah Wine Co 2022 Falanghina, Clarksburg, USA

Mermaid Valley Vineyard 2019 Sea Dog, Ramona Valley, USA

Cellar Beast Winehouse 2021 The Dark Angel, Yakima Valley, Washington, USA

St. Avalo 2021 Vermentino, Los Olivos District, USA

Black Box 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA

Barefoot Bubbly NV Extra Dry, California, USA

Barefoot Bubbly NV Moscato Spumante, California, USA

Barefoot Bubbly NV Sweet Rosé, California, USA

Provenance Vineyards 2018 Fortitude Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA

Grieve Family Winery 2019 Double Eagle Red Wine, Napa Valley, USA

Brecon Estate 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Adelaida, Paso Robles, USA

Brecon Estate 2022 True Acacia Head Albariño, San Luis Obispo Coast, USA

Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2022 Grandioso Rosé, Long Island, New York, USA

Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2020 Fatalis Fatum Red Blend, Long Island, New York

Trefethen 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, USA

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyard 2021 Cabernet Franc, Virginia, USA

Dos Lusíadas 2018 Eleivera Tinto, Douro Valley, Portugal

Emblem by Michael Mondavi Family Estate 2021 Chardonnay, Rodgers Creek, Petaluma Gap, USA

Emblem by Michael Mondavi Family Estate 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA

Carol Shelton 2022 Coquille Blanc, Paso Robles, USA

 

Gold  

 

Hamel Family Wines 2018 Isthmus, Sonoma Valley, USA

Hamel Family Wines 2018 Nuns Canyon Vineyard, Moon Mountain District, USA

Burtech Family Vineyard 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA

Wiens Cellars 2022 Solace, Riverside, USA

The Landing 2020 Boathouse Chardonnay, Northland, New Zealand

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines 2021 Tower Road Petite Sirah, Paso Robles, USA

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines 2019 Cuvée St. E, Paso Robles, USA

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines 2022 Bay Mist White Riesling, Arroyo Seco, Monterey, USA

Theopolis Vineyards 2020 Petite Sirah, Yorkville Highlands, Mendocino County, USA

La Marca 2021 Prosecco Rosé, DOCG, Italy

Black Box 2021 Merlot, California, USA

Barefoot Cellars NV Pinot Grigio, USA

Barefoot Cellars NV White Zinfandel, California, USA

Barefoot Fruitscato NV Lemonade, USA

Alamos 2021 Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

Grieve Family Winery 2021 Double Eagle Sauvingnon Blanc, Napa Valley, USA

Lloyd Cellars 2022 Chardonnay, Carneros, USA

Marques de Casa Concha 2020 Heritage, DO Puento Alto, Chile

Thomas George Estates 2017 Chardonnay, Cresta Ridge Vineyard, Russian River Valley, USA

Lingua Franca 2021 Avni Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, USA

Dominio Del Soto 2019 Tempranillo, Ribera Del Duero, Spain

Barking Dog 2021 Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains, USA

Barking Dog 2022 Rosé Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains, USA

Aveleda 2021 Alvarinho, Vinho Verde, Portugal

Messina Hof 2020 Paulo Father & Son Cuvee Tempranillo, Texas High Plains, USA

Carol Shelton 2022 Wild Thing Viognier, Central Coast, USA

 

Silver

   

Casa Baloyán 2019 Merlot, Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico

Chateau Haut Peyrat 2019 Prelude, AOC Cadillac, Côtes de Bordeaux, France

CV 2019 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, USA

CV 2019 Cabernet Franc, Paso Robles, USA

Kally 2022 Golden Sparkler Non-Alcoholic, USA

Kally 2022 Rosé Sparkler Non-Alcoholic, USA

Casa Luigi 2022 Bianco Italian Sparkling White Wine, Piave Province of Treviso, Italy

Casa Luigi 2022 Italian Sparkling Rosé Wine, Piave Province of Treviso, Italy

Casa Luigi 2022 Hugo Italian Sparkling White Wine Cocktail, Piave Province of Treviso, Italy

Casa Luigi 2022 Imperial Italian Sparkling White Wine Cocktail, Piave Province of Treviso, Italy

Casa Luigi 2022 Veneziano Italian Sparkling White Wine Cocktail, Piave Province of Treviso, Italy

Gershon Bachus Vintners 2017 Astraea GSM, Temecula Valley, USA

Gershon Bachus Vintners 2017 Porta Accanto Tempranillo, Temecula Valley, USA

VOON 2022 Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, USA

VOON 2021 Pinot Noir, Sta.Rita Hills, USA

Stockwell Cellars 2020 Chardonnay, Regan Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA

Burtech Family Vineyard 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley, USA

LXV Wine 2022 Blanc de Sangiovese, Santa Ynez, USA

Amabuki I Love Sushi NV Junmai, Saga, USA

Wiens Family Cellars 2020 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Temecula Valley, USA

Wiens Family Cellars 2020 Kriel Cabernet Sauvignon, Temecula Valley, USA

The Landing  2022 Boathouse Rosé, Northland, New Zealand

Okapi 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll, Napa Valley, USA

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines 2021 Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, USA

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines 2019 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, USA

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines 2019 Cuvée POM, Paso Robles, USA

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines 2021 Arroyo Vista Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, USA

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines 2022 October Night Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, USA

Mermaid Valley Vineyard 2019 Siren’s Song, Ramona Valley, USA

Mermaid Valley Vineyard 2019 Merlot, Ramona Valley, USA

Mermaid Valley Vineyard 2019 Negrette, Ramona Valley, USA

MJA Vineyards 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendocino County, USA

Serene Cellars 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, USA

Cellar Beast Winehouse 2021 Midnight Archer, Red Mountain, USA

Cellar Beast Winehouse 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Red Heaven Vineyard, Red Mountain, Washington, USA

St. Avalo 2021 Pinot Grigio, Los Olivos District, USA

Whitehaven 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

La Marca NV Prosecco, DOCG, Italy

Black Box 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile

Black Box NV Red Sangria, USA

Black Box 2021 Rosé, California, USA

Black Box 2020 Shiraz, California, USA

Black Box NV Vibrant & Velvety Red Blend, California, USA

Black Box NV Pinot Grigio, USA

Barefoot Bubbly NV Brut Cuvée, California, USA

Barefoot Bubbly NV Brut Rosé, California, USA

Barefoot Cellars NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA

Barefoot Cellars NV Malbec, USA

Barefoot Cellars NV Merlot, California, USA

Barefoot Cellars NV Pink Moscato, California, USA

Barefoot Cellars NV Pinot Noir, California, USA

Barefoot Cellars NV Rich Red Blend, California, USA

Barefoot Cellars NV Sauvignon Blanc, California, USA

Barefoot Cellars NV White Moscato, California, USA

Barefoot Fruitscato NV Strawberry, USA

Barefoot Fruitscato NV Pineapple, USA

Alamos 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina

Alamos Selección 2021 Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2021 The Grapes of Roth Virgin Berry Dry Riesling, Long Island, New York, USA

Prescription Vineyards 2021 Chardonnay, Clarksburg, USA

Trefethen 2021 Chardonnay, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, USA

Bonterra 2020 The McNab, Mendocino County, USA

Thomas George Estates 2017 Pinot Noir, Backbone—Baker Ridge, Russian River Valley, USA

Thomas George Estates 2017 Chardonnay, Sons & Daughters Ranch, Russian River Valley, USA

Smith & Elliott 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, USA

Smith & Elliott 2020 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, USA

30 Degrees 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, USA

True Oak Estate 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, USA

True Oak Estate 2020 Red Wine Blend, Napa Valley, USA

True Oak Estate 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, USA

Tournon 2019 Mathilda Shiraz, Victoria/Pyrenees, Australia

Tournon 2017 Grenache Shiraz Touriga, Landsborough Vineyard/Pyrenees, Australia

Lingua Franca 2021 Avni Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, USA

Lingua Franca 2021 Estate Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, USA

Lingua Franca 2021 Estate Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, USA

Lingua Franca 2021 Bunker Hill Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA

Lingua Franca 2021 The Plow Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, USA

WE KNOW JACK! 2021 Zinfandel, Rockpile, USA

MONTE XANIC 2022 Viña Kristel Sauvignon Blanc, Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico

Barking Dog 2021 White Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains, USA

Le Vigne Winery 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, USA

Le Vigne Winery 2019 Nikiara, Paso Robles, USA

Quinta Vale D. Maria 2020 Vinhas Velhas, Douro, Portugal

Messina Hof 2021 Gewürztraminer, Texas High Plains, USA

Messina Hof 2020 Paulo Cabernet Franc, Texas High Plains, USA

The Landing 2021 Chardonnay, Northland, New Zealand

The Landing 2020 Syrah, Northland, New Zealand

The Landing 2022 Rosé, Northland, New Zealand

Twisted Cedar 2020 Zinfandel, Lodi, USA

 

Judges for this year’s competition include:  

Annette Alvarez-Peters, Founder, Annette A.P Wine & Spirits Consultant

Rick Arline, Director of Wine, Hotel PerLa

Xander Brown, Whiskey Educator, Proximo Spirits – Stranahan’s Whiskey

Brad Brunson, Sales Representative, Amorim Cork America

Anibal Calcagno, Wine Director, Oceans New York

Vanessa Cominsky, Wine & Spirits Specialist Prestige Ledroit

Will Costello MS, Export Manager, Miller Family Wine Company

Maurice DiMarino, Wine & Beverage Manager, Cohn Restaurant Group

Tom Fischer, Founder, BourbonBlog.com

David Glancy MS, Found and CEO, San Francisco Wine School

Haley Guild Moore, Founder, Acquire

Tahiirah Habibi, Founder and CEO, The Hue Society

Eliza Hoar, Lead Bartender, Noble Experiment/Young Blood

Geoff Labitzke MW, Hamel Wines

OJ Lima, General Manager, Taste Select Repeat

Whitney Pope, Natural Wine Somm, Whit and Wine

Lisa Redwine, La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc., Beverage Operations

Jesse Rodriguez, National Sales Ambassador, FUTO Estates

Erik Segelbaum, Founder & Chief Vinnovation Officer, SOMLYAY + GoodSomm

Jackie Summers, CEO, Jack From Brooklyn

Spreti Valente, Professional Wine Judge, Consultant and Educator

 

Registration is now open for SommCon’s 2024 Concours d’Vin and Concours d’Spirits competitions. Wine and spirit producers can enter the competition at: https://sommconusa.com/wine-spirits-competition/