2025 Concours d'Vin Medal Winners
The SOMM Journal Award of Excellence
Apothic 2022 Merlot, California, USA ($12)
Balverne 2022 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA ($45)
Markham Napa Valley Vineyards 2022 Merlot, Napa Valley, USA ($32)
Notre Vue Estate 2021 Malbec, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, USA ($55)
Submission 2021 Pinot Noir, California, USA ($19)
Double Gold
Barefoot Cellars NV Malbec, California, USA ($7)
Balverne 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, USA ($48)
Bolero 2023 Reserve La Monarca, Temecula Valley, USA ($92)
Dewatsuru NV Awasake Ashitae Junmai Ginjo Sparkling Sake, Akita, Japan ($80)
Emishiki NV Worldpeace Junmai Ginjo Sake, Shiga, Japan ($35)
Fazeli Cellars 2019 Shiraz, Temecula Valley, USA ($75)
Flying H 2023 Estate Chardonnay, Kristy Vineyard, Monterey, USA ($35)
Guyomar 2024 Prioress Rosé, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, USA ($38)
INSIEME 2016 Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, USA ($150)
Kinoene NV Ripe Apple Junmai Ginjo Sake, Chiba, Japan ($35)
Le Vigne Winery 2022 Petite Sirah, Paso Robles, USA ($28)
Loew Vineyards 2023 Cabernet Franc, Maryland, USA ($40)
Markham Napa Valley Vineyards 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bryan’s Block, Yountville Ranch Vineyard, Napa Valley, USA ($95)
Messina Hof Winery 2023 Bonarrigo Family Wines Sparkling Sagrantino Rosé, Texas, USA ($35)
Spellbound Wines NV Incantato, Prosecco DOC, Italy ($14)
St. Avalo 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA ($100)
St. Avalo 2022 Nero d’Avola, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA ($50)
Tinto Pesquera 2020 Reserva, Ribera del Duero DO, Spain ($60)
Whitehaven 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($20)
Gold
10 NINTHS 2022 Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, USA ($55)
Alamos 2023 Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina ($13)
Barefoot Bubbly NV Pinot Grigio, California, USA ($10)
Barefoot Cellars NV Moscato, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Cellars NV Pinot Noir, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Cellars NV Rosé, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Cellars NV Sauvignon Blanc, California, USA ($7)
Black Box NV Malbec, California, USA ($20)
Bolero 2023 Garnacha, Paso Robles, USA ($54)
Born NV Wing of Japan Junmai Daiginjo Sake, Fukui, Japan ($120)
C’est La Vie 2021 Petite Sirah, Temecula Valley, USA ($57)
Five Vines 2021 Paladin, Lodi, USA ($35)
Guyomar 2022 Kynsey Road Tempranillo, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, USA ($50)
Hedon State Wines 2022 Crimson Crush Red Blend, Virginia, USA ($31)
INSIEME 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Suisun Valley, USA ($75)
INSIEME 2017 Ricordi Signature Blend, Suisun Valley, USA ($60)
Killer Drop 2021 California Red Wine, California, USA ($25)
Lovewell Wine Company 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA ($40)
Lovewell Wine Company 2023 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA ($40)
Notre Vue Estate 2021 Malbec, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, USA ($55)
SHABO 2023 Grande Reserve Cabernet Merlot, Odesa, Shabo, Ukraine ($50)
Submission 2021 Pinot Noir, California, USA ($19)
WE KNOW JACK! 2022 Zinfandel, Rockpile, USA ($60)
Silver
10 NINTHS 2021 Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, USA ($55)
Akagisan NV Junmai Ginjo Sake, Gunma, Japan ($35)
Alamos 2021 Red Blend, Mendoza, Argentina ($13)
Alamos 2022 Selección Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina ($20)
Alamos 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina ($13)
Apothic 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA ($14)
Apothic 2022 Merlot, California, USA ($12)
Apothic 2022 Red Original Blend, California, USA ($14)
Apothic 2023 Pinot Noir, California, USA ($12)
Balverne 2022 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA ($45)
Balverne 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, USA ($24)
Barefoot Bubbly NV Brut Cuvée, California, USA ($10)
Barefoot Bubbly NV Brut Rosé, California, USA ($10)
Barefoot Bubbly NV Extra Dry, California, USA ($10)
Barefoot Bubbly NV Moscato Spumante, California, USA ($10)
Barefoot Bubbly NV Pink Moscato, California, USA ($10)
Barefoot Cellars NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Cellars NV Chardonnay, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Cellars NV Merlot, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Cellars NV Pink Moscato, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Cellars NV Pinot Grigio, USA ($7)
Barefoot Cellars NV Red Moscato, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Cellars NV Riesling, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Cellars NV White Zinfandel, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Cellars NV Zinfandel, California, USA ($7)
Bill’s Blend 2021 Heart of the Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, Red Mountain, Washington, USA ($45)
Bill’s Blend 2024 Rosé Wine, Red Mountain, Washington, USA ($25)
Black Box NV Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile ($20)
Black Box NV Chardonnay, California, USA ($20)
Black Box NV Merlot, California, USA ($20)
Black Box NV Pinot Grigio, California, USA ($20)
Black Box NV Pinot Noir, California, USA ($20)
Black Box NV Riesling, California, USA ($20)
Black Box NV Rosé, California, USA ($20)
Black Box NV Sauvignon Blanc, Chile ($20)
C’est La Vie 2024 Cabernet Franc Rosé, Chatterjee Vineyard, Temecula Valley, USA ($41)
Clos du Bois 2023 Chardonnay, California, USA ($15)
Five Vines 2016 XD, Dry Creek Valley, USA ($45)
Five Vines 2021 Poppy Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, USA ($25)
Five Vines 2022 Grace, Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, USA ($25)
Guyomar 2022 Monsignor, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, USA ($50)
Hassen NV Pink Label Ginjo Sake, Aomori, Japan ($38)
Hedon State Wines 2023 Silky Smooth Vidal Blanc, Virginia, USA ($31)
Hyaku Moku NV Junmai Daiginjo Sake, Hyogo, Japan ($56)
I’M Devine 2023 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA ($20)
INSIEME 2019 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA ($44)
INSIEME 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, USA ($60)
INSIEME 2021 Montepulciano, Lake County, USA ($45)
INSIEME 2021 Riesling, Finger Lakes, New York, USA ($33)
La Marca 2023 Prosecco Rosé, Prosecco DOC, Italy ($19)
La Marca NV Prosecco DOC, USA ($19)
Le Vigne Winery 2022 Acquarello Sangiovese, Paso Robles, USA ($43)
Le Vigne Winery 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, USA ($28)
Le Vigne Winery 2022 Merlot, Paso Robles, USA ($28)
Loew Vineyards 2022 Wolf Cabernet Sauvignon, Maryland, USA ($54)
Loew Vineyards 2023 Chardonnay, Maryland, USA ($28)
Loew Vineyards 2023 Malbec, Maryland, USA ($36)
Lovewell Wine Company 2023 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA ($40)
LXV 2023 The Secret, Central Coast, USA ($85)
Mark West 2023 Pinot Noir, California, USA ($10)
Markham Napa Valley Vineyards 2022 Merlot, Napa Valley, USA ($32)
Messina Hof 2021 Double Barrel Reserva Sagrantino, Texas High Plains, Texas, USA ($40)
Mermaid Valley Vineyard 2019 Syrah, Ramona Valley, USA ($34)
Mermaid Valley Vineyard 2021 Estate Bottled Petite Sirah, Ramona Valley, USA ($34)
Mermaid Valley Vineyard 2021 Sea Dog Red Table Wine, Ramona Valley, USA ($34)
Nanbu Bijin NV Awa Sparkling Sake, Iwate, Japan ($89)
Sky Valley Cellars 2022 Syrah, Ramona Valley, USA ($42)
St. Avalo 2022 Sangiovese, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA ($50)
St. Avalo 2023 Dornfelder, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA ($50)
St. Avalo 2023 Pinot Grigio, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA ($30)
St. Avalo 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA ($30)
St. Avalo 2023 Vermentino, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA ($35)
Submission 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA ($19)
Tournon 2020 Mathilda Shiraz, Victoria, Australia ($21)
Viarae NV Prosecco DOC, Italy ($20)
Viarae NV Prosecco Rosé, Prosecco DOC, Italy ($20)
Vienza 2021 Artist Series Mistero, California, USA ($55)
Vienza 2024 Vermentino, Temecula Valley, USA ($57)
WE KNOW JACK! 2023 Zinfandel, Rockpile, USA ($60)
Whitehaven 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($20)
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2023 Founders’ Reserve Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA ($45)
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2023 Founders’ Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA ($45)
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2023 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA ($20)
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2023 Whole Cluster Rosé of Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA ($25)