ACWC 2025 Results

Congratulations to all our winning wineries!

 

Total number of wines entered:   911            Participating wineries: 163

Awards by province: 

BC        3 Trophies/ 20 Double Gold/ 34 Gold/  45 Silver /  52 Bronze 

International Blends:  3 Double Gold/  6 Gold/   6 Silver / 6 Bronze 

ON       4 Trophies  18  Double Gold/ 33 Gold/ 36 Silver/ 37 Bronze 

QC          1  Trophy/ 12 Double Gold/ 10 Gold/ 9 Silver/ 7 Bronze

NS            3 Double Gold/ 5 Gold/ 2  Silver/ 2 Bronze  

International Blends:   1 Double Gold/ 1 Gold

NB            4 Double Gold/ 3 Gold/ 2 Silver / 5 Bronze

NFLD      1 Gold

AB              1  Silver  / 2 Bronze

MB            1 Bronze

SK          2 Gold/ 1 Bronze

 

Trophy Awards

Best Sparkling Wine of the Year

Time Family of Wines   BC          2018     Evolve Brut Nature         $49.99

Best Red Wine of the Year

Creekside Estate Winery   (Diamond Estate Wines and Spirits)  ON         2020      Shiraz                $15.95

Best White Wine of the Year

Solvero Wines  BC          2022     Chardonnay      $40.25

Best Dessert Wine of the Year

Pillitteri Estates Winery Inc.      ON         2019     Racina Riesling Icewine              $40.00

Best Rosé Wine of the Year

Keint-he Winery and Vineyards Ltd.       ON         2023     Portage Rosé    $24.80

Best Fruit Wine of the Year

Maan Farms Estate Winery        BC          N/V        Strawberry Dessert       $29.41

Best Cider of the Year

Archibald Orchards & Winery   ON         N/V        Hard Ginger      $13.80

Best Mead of the Year

Miel Nature inc.               QC         N/V        Pomme et miel $20.00

Best Label Design   ** voted by the ACWC crew

Pillitteri Estates Winery Inc.      ON  2023 Canadian Gothic White

 

All Canadian Medals of Merit

Sparkling Wine-Traditional Method

Double Gold — *Trophy, Best Sparkling Wine of the Year

Time Family of Wines   BC          2018     Evolve Brut Nature         $49.99
Gold

Niagara College Learning Enterprise Corporation          ON         2019     Dean’s List Blanc de Blancs                $39.95

Time Family of Wines   BC          2018     Evolve Brut Rosé             $49.99

Lakeview Wine Co.  (Diamond Estate Wines and Spirits)        ON         2019     Queen Bee Blanc de Noirs    $34.95

Silver

Time Family of Wines   BC          2020     Evolve Brut Premiere    $39.99

Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery          BC          2020     The Pink One    $40.24

Rainmaker Wines           BC          2022     Viognier Sparkling Supernova  $30.00

Bronze

Huff Estates Winery      ON         2021     Cuvee Peter Huff            $45.00

Huff Estates Winery      ON         2021     Cuvee Janine    $30.00

 

Sparkling Wine–Charmat Method

Double Gold

Monte Creek Winery     BC          2022     Living Land Sparkling   $27.59

Gold

Paglione Estate Winery                ON         N/V        Josephine Sparkling      $24.95

Harbour Estates              ON         2023     Sparkling Riesling          $25.00

Silver

Villa Romana Estate Winery      ON         2023     Cenerentolo     $33.95

Karlo Estates Winery    ON         2023     Bubble $35.00

Bronze

Colchester Ridge Estate Winery              ON         2023     Sparkling Rosé $26.95

De Simone Vineyards   ON         2021     Sparkling Vidal Blanc   $29.80

 

Sparkling Wine–Frizzante Method

Double Gold

Cherry Point Estate Wines         BC          2024     Spritzy Rosé      $33.40

Gold

Mountain Soul BC          2023     Brilliantly Bubbly            $28.00

Domaine de Grand Pré,  NS          N/V        Moscato             $25.50

Silver

Over the Fence Winery BC          2024     To the Moon       $39.09

Alderlea Vineyards        BC          2024     Frizzante            $29.90

Bronze

Volcanic Hills Estate Winery     BC          2024     Bubbly Gewürztraminer             $32.20

Kismet Estate Winery   BC          2024     Sitara Frizzante               $37.95

 

Chardonnay, Unoaked

Double Gold

Strewn,  ON         2023     Distinctive Small Lot Chardonnay Musque        $24.92

Gold

Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery          BC          2023     Stony Knoll Chardonnay             $31.03

Silver

Volta Estate Winery       ON         2023     Chardonnay Unoaked  $24.95

Bronze

20Bees  (Diamond Estate Wines and Spirits)    ON         N/V         Unoaked Chardonnay $13.95

 

Chardonnay Under $35.00

Double Gold

Deep Roots Winery       BC          2023     Reserve Chardonnay    $34.90

Gold

Colchester Ridge Estate Winery              ON         2023     Flagship Chardonnay   $22.95

Kacaba Vineyards Winery          ON         2022     Premium Series, Barrel Fermented Chardonnay                $32.95

Silver

The Grange of Prince Edward   ON         2023     Estate Series Chardonnay         $33.90

Upper Bench Estate Winery      BC          2022     Chardonnay      $32.30

Bronze

Magnotta Winery            ON         2022     G. Marquis Chardonnay VQA – The Silver Line   $19.75

Huff Estates Winery      ON         2022     Catharine’s Chardonnay             $34.00

 

Chardonnay Over $35.00

Double Gold— *Trophy, Best White Wine of the Year

Solvero Wines  BC          2022     Chardonnay      $40.25

Gold

Two Sisters Vineyards  ON         2022     Chardonnay      $57.80

Silver

16 Mile Cellar   ON         2021     Civility Chardonnay      $35.75

Bronze

Privato Vineyard & Winery         BC          2022     Woodward Collection – Chardonnay     $36.79 

 

Riesling Dry

Double Gold  

Three Sisters Winery     BC          2023     Riesling               $28.75

Gold

Culmina Family Estate Winery ON        2021     Decora $25.00

Silver

Strewn ON         2022     Terroir Riesling $28.75

Three Dog Winery           ON         2024     Foxcroft Riesling             $23.80

Bronze

La Cantina         QC         2024     Vallée d’Oka, Riesling   $24.95

 

Riesling Off Dry

Double Gold 

Huff Estates Winery      ON         2023     Day Tripping Riesling    $20.00

Gold

Four Shadows Winery  BC          2024     Riesling Classic              $31.05

Monte Creek Winery     BC          2024     Living Land Riesling      $27.59

Silver

Three Dog Winery           ON         2024     Reiki Riesling    $16.80

 Moraine Estate Winery BC          2024     Riesling               $25.00

Bronze

Featherstone Winery    ON         2024     Black Sheep Riesling    $19.95

Byland Estate Winery   ON         2024     Riesling Semi-Sweet    $16.80

Strewn ON         2022     Riesling Lively  $20.40

 

Sauvignon Blanc

Double Gold

Featherstone Winery    ON         2024     Sauvignon Blanc             $17.95

Gold

Creekside Estate Winery   (Diamond Estate Wines and Spirits) ON         2024  Backyard Block  Sauvignon Blanc             $24.95

Laughing Stock Vineyards          BC         2023     Blind Trust White            $33.00

Silver

Colio Estate Wines        ON         N/V        Hopetown Sauvignon Blanc      $13.75

Paglione Estate Winery      ON         2024     Sauvignon Blanc             $21.95

Bronze

Alderlea Vineyards        BC          2024     Sauvignon Blanc             $27.60

Two Sisters Vineyards  ON         2023     Sauvignon Blanc             $37.80

 

Gewürztraminer

Double Gold 

Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery              BC          2023     Gewürztraminer             $26.00

Gold

Peak Cellars     BC          2022     Gewürztraminer             $27.60

Silver

Wesbert Winery              BC          2022     Gewürztraminer             $25.25

Bronze

 Cornerstone Estate Winery       ON         2023     Gewürztraminer             $24.75

Strewn ON         2022     Distinctive Small Lot Gewürztraminer Divergent            $24.92

Volcanic Hills Estate Winery     BC          2024     Gewürztraminer             $28.74

 

Pinot Gris Style

Double Gold

Alderlea Vineyards        BC          2024     Pinot Gris           $26.45

Gold

Bordertown Vineyard & Estate Winery BC          2024     Pinot Gris           $20.00

Hubbs Creek Vineyard ON         2024     Pinot Gris           $30.00

Silver

Cornerstone Estate Winery       ON         2023     Pinot Gris           $18.75

Time Family of Wines   BC          2023     Chronos Pinot Gris        $24.99

Bronze

Morandin Wines              ON         2024     County Pinot Gris VQA PEC       $33.00

Hillside Winery & Bistro              BC          2023     Heritage Pinot Gris        $35.00

Peak Cellars     BC          2022     Glacial Till Pinot Gris    $40.25

 

Pinot Grigio Style

Double Gold

Volcanic Hills Estate Winery     BC          2024     Pinot Gris           $28.74

Gold

Three Dog Winery           ON         2024     Pinot Grigio       $19.80

Silver

Featherstone Winery    ON         2024     Pinot Grigio       $18.95

Bronze

Burnt Ship Bay Estate Winery   ON         2024     Pinot Grigio       $15.95

 

Viognier

Double Gold

Rainmaker Wines           BC          2022     Viognier Rainmaker      $30.00

Gold

Rainmaker Wines           BC          2022     Viognier Rattlesnake    $30.00

Silver

Pillitteri Estates Winery Inc.      ON         2022     Andre De Grasse “Seven” Reserve Viognier                $35.00

Bronze

Bench 1775 Winery       BC          2022     Viognier              $24.75               

 

Other Single Vitis Vinifera Whites

Double Gold

Chaberton Estate Winery           BC          2024     Estate Grown Siegerrebe            $19.95

Gold

Country Vines Winery  BC          2022     Schonburger     $21.26

Diamond Estate Wines and Spirits        ON         N/V        D’Ont Poke The Bear Moscato  $13.95

Silver

Hillside Winery & Bistro              BC          2023     Muscat Ottonel               $26.00

Bronze

Alderlea Vineyards        BC          2024     Bacchus             $26.45

Peak Cellars     BC          2022     Grüner Veltliner              $31.05

 

White Vitis Vinifera Blends

Double Gold

Alderlea Vineyards        BC          2024     Valerie $26.45

Gold

Moon Curser Vineyards              BC          2024     Broad Daylight $29.89

Ve Oh Lay Acres              BC          2023     Street Fighter   $32.00

Silver

Deep Roots Winery       BC          2023     Parentage White             $23.90

Karlo Estates Winery    ON         2023     Three Witches  $29.00

Peak Cellars     BC          2022     Goldie White    $26.45

Bronze

The View Winery             BC          2023     Silver Lining White         $20.75

Wesbert Winery              BC          2022     Bettie’s Meritage White               $40.10

 

 

Single White Hybrids

Double Gold

Magnetic Hill Winery    NB         2024     The OC Osceola by the Sea       $20.00

Gold

Harbour Estates              ON         2021     Vidal     $15.00

Silver

Monte Creek Winery     BC          2024     Living Land Frontenac Gris        $27.59

Bronze

Domaine de Grand Pré NS          2024     L’Acadie              $20.00

 

White Hybrid Blends

Double Gold

Bear River Vineyards    NS          2024     Greater Yellowlegs        $25.00

Gold

Devonian Coast Wineries           NS          2024     Gaspereau Tidal Bay     $21.59

Planters Ridge Winery  NS          2024     Tidal Bay             $23.29

Silver

Three Dog Winery           ON         2024     Dog House White           $14.80

Domaine de Grand Pré NS          2024     Tidal Bay             $24.00

Bronze

Pillitteri Estates Winery Inc.      ON         2023     Canadian Gothic White               $12.50

Planters Ridge Winery  NS          2024     Quintessence White     $25.08

 

Pet Nat (1 entry)

Double Gold

Loose Wire Winery         NB         2024     Orange Pet Nat $30.00

 

Orange Wines (2 entries)

Double Gold

The Good Earth Food and Wine Co.       ON         2023     Chardonnay Musque Orange                $23.80

Gold

 Last House Vineyard    ON         2022     Electrum            $32.00

 

Rosés Dry

Double Gold —- Trophy, Best Rosé of the Year

Keint-he Winery and Vineyards Ltd.       ON         2023     Portage Rosé    $24.80

Gold

Lakeview Wine Co. (Diamond Estate Wines and Spirits)  ON         2023      Queen Bee Rosé                $17.95

La Cantina         QC         2024     Vallée d’Oka, Rosé         $17.53

La Cantina         QC         2024     Vallée d’Oka, Rosé du Calvaire $21.27

Silver

Karlo Estates Winery    ON         2023     Patio Reserve Rosé        $22.00

Volcanic Hills Estate Winery     BC          2024     Rosé     $31.04

Creekside Estate Winery (Diamond Estate Wines and Spirits)  ON         2024      Rosé $15.95

Hubbs Creek Vineyard ON         2024     Gamay  Rosé    $30.00

Bronze

Alderlea Vineyards        BC          2024     Rosé     $27.60

Over the Fence Winery BC          2024     Rosé     $35.64

Huff Estates Winery      ON         2023     Getaway Rosé $22.00

Solvero Wines, BC          2023     Rosé     $28.75

 

Rosés Off Dry

Double Gold

Kismet Estate Winery   BC          2024     Phulkari Rosé   $29.89

Gold

Monte Creek Winery     BC          2024     Living Land Rosé             $27.59

Richibucto River Wine Estate   NB         2024     Camrose            $16.50

Silver

Palatine Hills Estate Winery      ON         N/V        Oh Goodie!        $10.95

Bronze

Byland Estate Winery   ON         2023     Rosé     $16.80

De Simone Vineyards   ON         2022     Vidal Rosé $26.80

 

Cabernet Sauvignon  $35 and Under

Double Gold

Black Sage Vineyard     BC          2022     Cabernet Sauvignon     $32.99

Gold

Forbidden Fruit Winery BC          2021     Earth Series Cabernet Sauvignon          $35.00

Silver

North 42 Degrees Estate Winery Inc.     ON         2022     Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon                $26.95

Bronze

Colchester Ridge Estate Winery              ON         2022     Cabernet Sauvignon     $24.95

Kacaba Vineyards Winery          ON         2021     Premium Series, Cabernet Sauvignon $34.95

 

Cabernet Sauvignon Over $35.00

Double Gold

Laughing Stock Vineyards          BC         2022     Market Darling $60.00

Gold

Kismet Estate Winery   BC          2021     Cabernet Sauvignon     $68.99

Hester Creek Estate Winery      BC          2022     Cabernet Sauvignon     $40.24

Silver

Strewn ON         2020     Terroir Cabernet Sauvignon       $93.85

Time Family of Wines   BC          2020     Chronos Cabernet Sauvignon  $34.99

Bronze

Moon Curser Vineyards              BC          2022     Cabernet Sauvignon     $54.04

Palatine Hills Estate Winery      ON         2020     Reserve Overtime Cabernet Sauvignon                $79.95

 

Merlot $35 and Under

Double Gold

Bordertown Vineyard & Estate Winery BC          2020     Merlot  $25.00

Gold

Nk’Mip Cellars BC        2022     Winemakers Merlot      $29.99

Muscedere Vineyards  ON         2021     Merlot  $23.50

Silver

Forbidden Fruit Winery BC          2020     Earth Series Merlot       $32.00

Vasanti Estate Winery  BC          2021     Merlot  $34.48

Bronze

Cornerstone Estate Winery       ON         2020     Merlot  $34.75

 Time Family of Wines   BC          2021     Merlot  $29.99

Deep Roots Winery       BC          2022     Merlot  $29.90

 

Merlot Over $35.00

Double Gold

Pillitteri Estates Winery Inc.      ON         2020     Exclamation Merlot       $60.00

Gold

Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery Ltd.     BC          2022     Merlot  $45.99

River Stone Estate Winery          BC          2021     Merlot  $35.54

Silver

De Simone Vineyards   ON         2021     Merlot  $59.80

Bronze

Moraine Estate Winery BC          2021     Reserve Merlot $42.00

Upper Bench Estate Winery      BC          2021     Merlot  $35.75

 

Pinot Noir $35 and Under

Double Gold

Keint-he Winery and Vineyards Ltd.       ON         2022     Portage Pinot Noir          $24.80

Gold

Alderlea Vineyards        BC          2022     Pinot Noir           $34.50

 16 Mile Cellar   ON         2021     Rebel Pinot Noir              $26.75

Silver

La Cantina         QC         2023     Vallée d’Oka, Pinot Noir              $25.98

Keint-he Winery and Vineyards Ltd.       ON         2021     Portage Pinot Noir          $24.80

Upper Bench Estate Winery      BC          2022     Pinot Noir           $34.60

Bronze

Three Sisters Winery     BC          2022     Pinot Noir           $31.05

Bench 1775 Winery       BC          2022     Pinot Noir           $32.75

 

Pinot Noir Over $35.00

Double Gold

16 Mile Cellar   ON         2022     Tenacity Pinot Noir        $59.80

Gold

Alderlea Vineyards        BC          2022     Pinot Noir Reserve         $44.85

Laughing Stock Vineyards         BC         2022     Pinot Noir           $40.00

Volta Estate Winery       ON         2023     Pinot Noir           $46.95

Silver

Lightning Rock Winery BC          2022     Canyonview Vineyard Pinot Noir            $43.70

SummerGate Winery Ltd            BC          2022     Pinot Noir           $49.90

Bronze

Three Sisters Winery     BC          2022     Elizabeth            $51.75

Wending Home Estate Vineyards & Winery       ON         2021     “Up Above” Pinot Noir  $42.75

 

Cabernet Franc $35 and Under

Double Gold

Pillitteri Estates Winery Inc.      ON         2020     Carretto Cabernet Franc            $28.00

Gold

Niagara College Learning Enterprise Corporation          ON         2022     Dean’s List Cabernet Franc                $34.95

Silver

Forbidden Fruit Winery BC          2019     Dead End Catch 22 Cabernet Franc      $32.00

Bronze

Colchester Ridge Estate Winery              ON         2022     Cabernet Franc               $19.95

Hester Creek Estate Winery      BC          2022     Old Vine Cabernet Franc            $34.49

 

Cabernet Franc Over $35.00

Double Gold

Bella Terra Vineyards    ON         2022     Cabernet Franc               $49.72

Gold

De Simone Vineyards   ON         2020     Cabernet Franc               $54.80

Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery     ON         2020     The Chestnut Tree Cabernet Franc        $54.75

Silver

Monte Creek Winery     BC          2022     Ancient Waters Cabernet Franc              $57.50

Stanners Vineyard         ON         2022     Cabernet Franc VQA Ontario    $39.80

Bronze

Pillitteri Estates Winery Inc.      ON         2020     Exclamation Cabernet Franc    $60.00

Strewn ON         2020     Terroir Cabernet Franc $93.85

Vasanti Estate Winery  BC          2022     Cabernet Franc               $48.28

 

Bordeaux Blends $35 and Under

Double Gold

Magnotta Winery            ON         2019     Magnotta Meritage Gran Riserva VQA  $31.95

Gold

Monte Creek Winery     BC          2022     Living Land Cabernet Merlot     $31.05

Nomad at Hinterbrook Winery ON         2021     Wanderlust       $27.95

Laughing Stock Vineyards          BC         2022     Blind Trust Red $33.00

Silver

Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery       ON         N/V        Meritage Hawk’s Flight Reserve                $34.75

Colio Estate Wines        ON         N/V        Hopetown Craft Red     $12.75

Magnotta Winery            ON         N/V        Magnotta Pzazz Limited Edition VQA    $21.95

Bronze

Magnotta Winery            ON         2021     Magnotta Legacy Limited Edition VQA $21.95

Karlo Estates Winery    ON         2022     Triumvirate        $35.00

Pillitteri Estates Winery Inc.      ON         2021     Team Canada Red          $17.52

See ya Later Ranch        BC          2022     Ping Meritage   $25.99

 

Bordeaux Blends Over $35.00

Double Gold 

Dirty Laundry Winery    BC          2020     Bordello              $44.99

Gold

Laughing Stock Vineyards      BC        2022     Portfolio              $53.00

Strewn ON         2020     Terroir Strewn Three      $97.24

Silver

Castoro de Oro Estate Winery  BC          2022     Cabernet Merlot             $45.89

Van Westen Vineyards Ltd.        BC          2021     Voluptuous        $44.90

Vanessa Vineyard          BC          2020     Meritage             $57.49

Bronze

Bonamici Cellars           BC          2022     Merlot – Cabernet Franc              $36.80

Hillside Winery & Bistro              BC          2018     Mosaic $70.00

Kismet Estate Winery   BC          2022     Mantra $42.54

Rainmaker Wines           BC          2020     Meritage             $40.00

Wesbert Winery              BC          2020     Wise Guy Red Blend Reserve   $57.44

 

Syrah/Shiraz $35 and Under

Double Gold— Trophy, Best Red Wine of the Year 

Creekside Estate Winery (Diamond Estate Wines and Spirits)     ON         2020      Shiraz              $15.95

Gold

 Creekside Estate Winery  (Diamond Estate Wines and Spirits)        ON         2022      Iconoclast Syrah                $26.95

Silver

Sun Rock Vineyards      BC          2022     Shiraz   $34.99

Bronze

Country Vines Winery  BC          2021     Syrah    $28.74

 

Syrah/Shiraz Over $35.00

Double Gold

Moraine Estate Winery BC          2022     Syrah    $39.00

Gold

Moon Curser Vineyards              BC          2021     Contraband Syrah – The Hill      $54.04

Rainmaker Wines           BC          2022     Syrah    $40.00

Silver

Deep Roots Winery       BC          2022     Syrah    $59.90

Kacaba Vineyards Winery          ON         2022     Signature Series, Reserve Syrah             $69.95

Moon Curser Vineyards              BC          2022     Syrah    $40.24

Bronze

Vasanti Estate Winery  BC          2021     Syrah    $63.23

Pillitteri Estates Winery Inc.      ON         2020     Exclamation Syrah        $60.00

 

Single Red Hybrids

Double Gold

Magnetic Hill Winery    NB         N/V        Terroir Generator New World Cali Style                $30.00

Gold

Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery       ON         2024     Abbey’s Baco Noir Hawk’s Flight Reserve                $19.75

Silver

Diamond Estate Wines and Spirits        ON         2020     D’Ont Poke The Bear Big Baco  $15.95

Bronze

Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery     ON         2024     Bank Barn Baco Noir    $21.75

 

Red Hybrid Blends

Double Gold

Planters Ridge Winery  NS          2022     Quintessence Red         $25.36

Gold

Richibucto River Wine Estate   NB         2023     Country Liberty Red      $17.50

Vignoble Rivière du Chêne         QC         2023     Phénix Rouge    $21.50

Silver

Devonian Coast Wineries           NS          2021     Gaspereau Small Lot   $21.59

Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery       ON         2024     Chloe’s Petite Pearl Marquette Hawks Flight Reserve               $20.75

Bronze

Alderlea Vineyards        BC          2021     Contraband       $44.85

La Cantina         QC         2023     Vallée d’Oka, Pinot & Co             $21.27

 

Other Single Red Vitis Vinifera

Double Gold

Colchester Ridge Estate Winery              ON         2022     Petit Verdot       $39.95

Gold

Moon Curser Vineyards              BC          2022     Touriga Nacional            $54.04

Silver

Bordertown Vineyard & Estate Winery BC          2020     Petit Verdot       $33.00

Bronze

Chaberton Estate Winery           BC          2023     Estate Grown Zweigelt $22.95

Four Shadows Winery  BC          2023     Zweigelt              $29.88

Moon Curser Vineyards              BC          2022     Tempranillo       $44.84

 

Other Red Vitis Vinifera Blends

Double Gold

Nk’Mip Cellars    BC         2022     Winemakers Talon         $32.99

Gold

Black Sage Vineyard     BC          2021     Whisky Barrel Red          $39.99

Kismet Estate Winery   BC          2021     Moksha               $42.54

Silver

Over the Fence Winery BC          2021     The Gatherer    $71.29

Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery Ltd.     BC          2020     Greetings           $56.34

Bronze

Black Sage Vineyard     BC          2022     GSM      $39.99

The View Winery             BC          2022     Silver Lining Red              $23.05

 

Marechal Foch

Double Gold

Alderlea Vineyards        BC          2023     Clarinet               $27.60

Gold 

Valley of the Springs Winery      BC          2022     Marechal Foch $30.80

Silver      

London Born Wines       ON         2020     Marechal Foch $25.75

Bronze

Little Straw Vyds Family Est Winery       BC          2022     Marechal Foch $27.58

 

Malbec

Double Gold

Rainmaker Wines           BC          2022     Malbec $40.00

Gold 

Moon Curser Vineyards              BC          2022     Malbec $44.84

Silver

Rainmaker Wines           BC          2021     Malbec $40.00

Bronze

Adega on 45th Estate Winery    BC          2020     Malbec $39.19

 

Gamay

Double Gold

Hillside Winery & Bistro              BC          2021     Founder’s Block Gamay Noir    $45.00

Gold 

Deep Roots Winery       BC          2022     Reserve Gamay              $34.90

Silver

Three Dog Winery           ON         2023     Gamay $25.80

Bronze

London Born Wines       ON         2021     Holborn Gamay              $23.75

 

Appassimento Style

Double Gold

Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery       ON         2023     Appassimento Cabernet Franc Hawks Flight Reserve                 $44.80

Gold 

De Simone Vineyards   ON         2020     Stallion    $199.80

Silver

Pillitteri Estates Winery Inc.      ON         2016     Riserva Famiglia Appassimento Merlot                $90.00

Bronze

Loose Wire Winery         NB         N/V        Expressimento $25.00

 

 

** NEW SEGMENT FOR 2025            International “Cellared in Canada”

These wines are comprised of partial or 100% imported grapes or juice. The program was introduced to assist the BC wineries after 2 harsh winters. These wines are excluded from the trophy rounds.

 

Single Red Vitus Vinifera

Double Gold      Devonian Coast Wineries           NS          N/V        Ducks Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon                $13.67

Gold          Devonian Coast Wineries           NS          N/V        Ducks Crossing Malbec              $13.67

 

Sparkling

Double Gold     Moraine Estate Winery BC          2024     Shipuchka Frizzante     $28.00

 

Single White Vitus Vinifera

Double Gold 

See ya Later Ranch        BC          2024     Pinot Gris           $19.99

Gold

Wild Goose Vineyards BC          2024     Calliope Pinot Gris CASCADIA SERIES $16.99

River Stone Estate Winery          BC          2024     Good Neighbours Sauvignon Blanc       $28.64

Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery          BC          2024     Pinot Gris – International Series                $20.69

Sumac Ridge Estate Winery      BC         2024     Private Reserve Pinot Grigio     $18.99

Silver          

Moraine Estate Winery BC          2024     Pinot Gris           $24.00

Dirty Laundry Winery    BC          2024     Pinot Gris           $21.99

Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery          BC          2024     Riesling – International Series  $18.39

Arterra Wines Canada  BC        2024     Saintly Sauvignon Blanc             $20.99

Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate Winery             BC          2024     Reserve Sauvignon Blanc                $16.99

Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate Winery             BC          2024     Reserve Chardonnay    $16.99

Bronze

Hester Creek Estate Winery      BC          2024     Columbia Valley Collection Viognier    $27.59

Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery          BC          2024     Sauvignon Blanc – International Series                $22.99

Inniskillin Okanagan Estate       BC         2024     Pinot Grigio       $16.99

Dirty Laundry Winery    BC          2024     Woo Woo gew  $19.99

 

White Vitus Vinifera Blends

Double Gold 

Sunnybrae Vineyards & Winery               BC          2024     Twisted Path Washington           $24.73

Gold

Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery          BC          2024     Desert Sun – International Series                $17.24

Silver          

Moraine Estate Winery BC          2024     Cliffhanger White           $22.00

Bronze

River Stone Estate Winery          BC          2024     Good Neighbours Splash           $27.49

 

Rosé

Double Gold 

Arterra Wines Canada  BC         2024     Saintly Rosé      $20.99

Gold

Privato Vineyard & Winery         BC          2024     Rosé     $28.74

Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery          BC          2024     Vilicus Rosé      $21.15

Silver          

Dirty Laundry Winery    BC          2024     Hush Rosé         $20.99

Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery          BC          2024     Rosé – International Series        $17.89

Bronze

Privato Vineyard & Winery         BC          2024     Lover Rosé Washington Series $25.29

Sunnybrae Vineyards & Winery               BC          2024     Rosé Washington           $24.73

 

FRUIT WINES

Soft Fruit Dry 

Double Gold

Krause Berry Farms and Estate Winery BC          N/V        Rhubarb with Strawberry                $21.85

Gold

Cypress Hills Winery Ltd             SK          N/V        Haskap                $20.71

Silver

Northern Lights Winery               BC          2023     Mirtillo Blueberry           $23.89

Bronze

Cypress Hills Winery Ltd             SK          N/V        Saskatoon Berry Wine  $20.71

Northern Lights Winery               BC          2023     Heritage Haskap            $27.89

 

Soft Fruit Off-Dry

Double Gold 

Magnetic Hill Winery    NB         N/V        Bay of Fundy Blue           $15.50

Gold

Black Bear Farms of Ontario Estate Winery       ON         2018     Purple Raspberry            $20.00

Silver          

Maan Farms Estate Winery        BC          N/V        Pumpkin Spice $19.54

Magnetic Hill Winery    NB         N/V        Evangeline Blanc            $15.50

Maan Farms Estate Winery        BC          2023     Blueberry           $22.51

Bronze

Maan Farms Estate Winery        BC          2023     Strawberry Rhubarb      $22.51

Monte Creek Winery     BC          N/V        Blueberry           $27.59

Northern Lights Winery               BC          2023     Seduction Rhubarb/Strawberry              $22.90

 

Soft Fruit Dessert

Double Gold —Trophy, Best Fruit Wine of the Year 

Maan Farms Estate Winery        BC          N/V        Strawberry Dessert       $29.41

Gold

La Vallée de la Framboise Inc. QC         N/V        À L’Unisson       $21.00

Silver

Krause Berry Farms and Estate Winery BC          N/V        Strawberry Dessert       $27.60

Bronze

Caroline Cellars Winery              ON         N/V        Cranberry Winter Harvest          $22.30

La Vallée de la Framboise Inc. QC         N/V        Douce Anna      $21.00

 

Tree Fruit Dry 

Double Gold

Happy Knight Wines      NB         N/V        Cranberry Rosé               $14.88

Gold

Forbidden Fruit Winery BC          2024     Pearsuasion Asian Pear               $23.00

Silver

Maan Farms Estate Winery        BC          2024     Black Cherry     $22.99

Bronze

Krause Berry Farms and Estate Winery BC          N/V        Pear Apple         $26.45

 

Tree Fruit Off Dry

Double Gold

Caroline Cellars Winery              ON         N/V        Plum     $13.30

Gold

Cypress Hills Winery Ltd             SK          N/V        Cherry Wine      $20.71

Silver

Forbidden Fruit Winery BC          2024     Adam’s Apple   $23.00

Bronze

Shrugging Doctor Beverage Co ., MB         2024     Carmine Jewel Cherry Wine      $22.00

 

Tree Fruit Dessert 

Double Gold

Archibald Orchards & Winery   ON         N/V        Spiced Winter Apple     $20.90

Gold

Forbidden Fruit Winery BC          2024     Pomme Desiree Iced Apple       $28.00

Silver

Krause Berry Farms and Estate Winery BC          N/V        Frosted Apple   $27.60

Bronze

Magnetic Hill Winery    NB         N/V        Maple Swish     $25.00

 

Fruit Sparkling

Double Gold 

Forbidden Fruit Winery BC          2024     Flaunt Sparkling Plum  $27.00

Gold 

Krause Berry Farms and Estate Winery BC          N/V        Golden Raspberry Frizzante     $31.05

Silver

Monte Creek Winery     BC          N/V        Split Decision  $27.59

Bronze

Magnetic Hill Winery    NB         N/V        Levitation Rose               $30.00

 

Fruit Fortifieds

Double Gold 

Le Ricaneux      QC         N/V        Portageur           $38.11

Gold

Vinerie DesFruits Winery            NB         N/V        Mistelle de camerise    $15.89

Silver

Vinerie DesFruits Winery            NB         N/V        Crème de camerise      $15.89

Bronze

Muskoka Lakes               ON         N/V        Portage                $24.85

 

 

Dessert Wines

Late Harvests

Double Gold

Vignoble Rivière du Chêne         QC         2024     Cuvée Glacée des Laurentides               $28.05

Gold

Vignoble du Marathonien           QC         2023     Vendange tardive sélective       $30.00

Silver

Bench 1775 Winery       BC          2022     Paradise Ranch Merlot Late Harvest    $29.75

Bronze 

Strewn ON         2014     Ice-Breaker       $22.56

 

White Icewines (Riesling, Vidal, Other)

Double Gold –Trophy, Best Dessert Wine of the Year 

Pillitteri Estates Winery Inc.      ON         2019     Racina Riesling Icewine              $40.00

Gold

Byland Estate Winery   ON         2020     Riesling Ice Wine            $50.00

Strewn ON         2023     Ice Star Icewine              $50.85

Silver

Vignoble du Marathonien           QC         2023     Vin de glace      $50.00 

Bronze

Bench 1775 Winery       BC          2022     Whistler Gewürztraminer Icewine       

 

Red Icewines

Double Gold

Magnotta Winery            ON         2019     Magnotta Cabernet Franc Icewine Limited Edition VQA              $44.95

Gold 

Tzafona Cellars               ON         2021     Cabernet Franc Icewine             $63.00

Silver

Pillitteri Estates Winery Inc.      ON         2019     Racina Cabernet Icewine           $45.00

** No Bronze

 

Grape Fortifieds  (3 entries)

Double Gold

Moraine Estate Winery BC          2022     O’port   $47.00

Gold     (tied)

Black Sage Vineyard     BC          2011     Pipe       $32.99

Vinerie Des Fruits Winery           NB         N/V        Mistelle de raisin            $16.89

 

Ciders

Modern

Double Gold

Thornbury Cider Company        ON         N/V        Road Apples Cider         $3.83

Gold 

Thornbury Cider Company        ON         N/V        Premium Apple Cider   $3.72

Silver 

Thornbury Cider Company        ON         N/V        Strong Apple Cider        $3.83

Bronze 

Diamond Estate Wines and Spirits        ON         N/V        Shiny Apple Cider Cherry Limeade        $3.65

 

Heritage  (1 entry)

Double Gold     

Diamond Estate Wines and Spirits        ON         N/V        Shiny Apple Cider Original         $3.65

 

Single Varietal  (4 entries)

Double Gold        

Cidrerie Michel Jodoin QC         2022     Boire la vie en rose         $19.50

Gold  

Thornbury Cider Company        ON         N/V        Honeycrisp Apple Cider              $3.72

Silver        

Last House Vineyard    ON         2023     Cidre Pétillant, Golden Russet $21.00

Bronze     

Cidrerie Michel Jodoin QC         2019     Attention ça va faire pomme !   $17.50

 

Perry (3 entries)

Double Gold        

Domaine Pyrus S.E.N.C.             QC         2024     Marmaille du siffleux    $25.00

Gold          

Domaine Pyrus S.E.N.C.             QC         2024     Potion effervescente    $18.50

Silver     

Domaine Pyrus S.E.N.C.             QC         2024     Héritage nordique          $30.00

 

Fruit  (11 entries)

Double Gold        

Thornbury Cider Company        ON         N/V        Wild Blueberry Elderflower Cider           $3.72     

Gold           

Thornbury Cider Company        ON         N/V        Rose Apple Cider            $3.94

Silver        

Thornbury Cider Company        ON         N/V        Raspberry Apple Cider $7.90

Bronze      

The View Winery             BC          N/V        Wards Peach    $14.95

 

Botanical/ Spiced/Hopped  (4 entries)

Double Gold**Trophy, Best Cider of the Year 

Archibald Orchards & Winery   ON         N/V        Hard Ginger      $13.80

Gold   

Truck 59 Ciderhouse     BC          2024     Raspberry Hibiscus      $9.49

Silver        

The View Winery             BC          N/V        Wards Raspberry Gin Sour         $16.95

Bronze          

Truck 59 Ciderhouse     BC          2024     Peach Pie Apple              $22.99

 

Dessert/Fortified (2 entries)

Double Gold

Pomdial              QC         N/V        Neige Ice Cider                $26.95

Gold          

Pomdial              QC         N/V        Domaine Pinnacle Harmonie   $24.95

 

Meads

Cyser (4 entries)

Double Gold    ** Trophy, Best Mead of the Year 

Miel Nature inc.               QC         N/V        Pomme et miel $20.00

Gold         

Fireside Meadery           NS          N/V        Sunset Cyser    $20.00

Silver       

Hydromellerie du Vieux Moulin               QC         2024     Pomme               $15.50

Bronze        

Ve Oh Lay Acres              BC          N/V        Peer Pressure from Dead People (Tradition)      $28.75

 

Braggot (1 entry)

Double Gold     

Miel Nature inc.               QC         N/V        Les Vikings        $30.00

 

Dessert  (6 entries)

Double Gold    

Miel Nature inc.               QC         N/V        Chouchou          $35.00

Gold   

Miel Nature inc.               QC         N/V        Érable et miel   $20.00

Silver     

Miel Nature inc.               QC         N/V        Cuvée Impériale             $35.00

Bronze           

Miel Nature inc.               QC         N/V        Créme de framboise    $20.00

 

Fruit  (17 entries)

Double Gold          

Miel Nature inc.               QC         N/V        Rose et épines $20.00

Gold                            

Meadow Vista Honey Wines     BC          2024     Roseus Solis     $44.85

Merfolk Mead   NL          N/V        Blue Ambrosia ~ Session-Style               $23.78

Silver                     

Hydromellerie du Vieux Moulin               QC         2024     Cassis $14.75

Hydromellerie du Vieux Moulin               QC         2024     Bleuet $15.00

Bronze 

Spirit Hills Winery          AB          2024     Bonfire – Mulled Wine   $28.99  

 

Metheglin (9 entries)

Double Gold        

Fireside Meadery           NS          N/V        Ember Metheglin            $20.00

Gold      

Ve Oh Lay Acres              BC          N/V        Summerjito       $28.73

Silver   

Spirit Hills Winery          AB          2023     Whitetail            $28.99   

Bronze       

Happy Knight Wines      NB         N/V        Hopped Mead  $14.88

 

Session (4 entries)

Double Gold         

Hydromellerie du Vieux Moulin               QC         2022     Pétillant à la framboise               $5.00

Gold       

Hydromellerie du Vieux Moulin               QC         2023     Pétillant Cassis               $5.00

Silver     

Hydromellerie du Vieux Moulin               QC         2023     Pétillant Gingembre      $5.00

Bronze         

Hydromellerie du Vieux Moulin               QC         2023     Frênette au miel              $5.00

 

Traditional  (9 entries)

Double Gold       

Miel Nature inc.               QC         N/V        Authentique      $20.00

Gold           

Miel Nature inc.               QC         2019     Signature            $25.00

Silver           

Meadow Vista Honey Wines     BC          2024     Stella Luna        $43.70

Bronze                

Hydromellerie du Vieux Moulin               QC         2024     Doux     $15.00

 

Varietal  (1 entry)

Double Gold

Miel Nature inc.               QC         N/V        Le Chevalier     $30.00

 

Sparkling (5 entries)

Double Gold

Hydromellerie du Vieux Moulin               QC         2023     Mousseux           $21.00

Gold

Planters Ridge Winery  NS          N/V        Sparkling Mead               $17.75

Silver

Miel Nature inc.               QC         N/V        Le Petillant        $15.00

Bronze   

Grey Owl Meadery         AB          2023     Cherry Sunset  $25.90

 

 

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