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2018 Competition Winners
Browse award winners from the North Carolina State Fair wine competition and plan your visit to taste the best varietals the state has to offer.
2018 Sponsors
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Apple/Pear
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Bull City Ciderworks | Pomme Solo Crimson Crisp | Silver |
| Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery | Apple Pie | Silver |
| Windsor Run Cellars | Apple Mead | Silver |
| Bull City Ciderworks | Pomme Solo Pink Lady | Bronze |
Berry (Blueberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, berry blends)
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Winery | Strawberry | Silver |
| Twisted Vine Winery | Chocolate Strawberry | Bronze |
Cabernet Franc
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Childress Vineyards | Cabernet Franc | Gold |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Handcrafted Cabernet Franc "La Maison Grise" | Gold |
| Childress Vineyards | Reserve Cabernet Franc | Silver |
| Divine Llama Vineyards | Cabernet Franc | Silver |
| Dobbins Creek Vineyards | Cabernet Franc | Silver |
| Grandfather Vinyard & Winery | Cabernet Franc | Silver |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Cabernet Franc | Silver |
| RayLen Vineyards and Winery | 2016 Cabernet Franc | Silver |
Cabernet Sauvignon
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Gray Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | Gold |
| Piccione Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | Gold |
| Biltmore Estate Winery | Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Signature Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver |
| Daveste' Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver |
| Dobbins Creek Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver |
| Mountainbrook Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver |
| RayLen Vineyards and Winery | 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver |
| RagApple Lassie Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | Bronze |
Carlos
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Catherine | Double Gold (Muscadine - Best of Show) |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | A Sweetheart Stream | Gold |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Livy Estate | Silver |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Riverton Estate | Silver |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | To-Morrow | Silver |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | McNeill | Silver |
| Gregory Vineyards | STELLA MAE | Silver |
| Gregory Vineyards | BALD EAGLE | Silver |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Sweet Serenity | Silver |
| Adams Vineyards | Clara Breeze | Bronze |
| Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery | Carlos | Bronze |
| Childress Vineyards | Muscadine White | Bronze |
| Country Squire Winery | Granddaddy's Smokehouse White | Bronze |
| Gregory Vineyards | MARY ELIZABETH | Bronze |
| Lu Mil Vineyard | OLD CUMBERLAND | Bronze |
| Lu Mil Vineyard | TAYLOR DIVINE | Bronze |
Chambourcin
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| FireClay Cellars | Chambourcin | Double Gold |
| Daveste' Vineyards | Chambourcin | Silver |
| Hanover Park Vineyard | Provencia | Silver |
| Roaring River Vineyards | Chambourcine | Silver |
Chardonel
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Divine Llama Vineyards | Chardonel Gold | Double Gold |
| Divine Llama Vineyards | Chardonel | Silver |
| FernCrest Winery | Southern Lady White | Bronze |
Chardonnay (Oaked)
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Biltmore Estate Winery | Chardonnay | Double Gold |
| Childress Vineyards | Reserve Chardonnay | Gold |
| Childress Vineyards | Chardonnay | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Chardonnay | Silver |
| Hanover Park Vineyard | Barrel Fermented Chardonnay | Silver |
| Medaloni Cellars | Signature Series Chardonnay | Silver |
| Mountainbrook Vineyards | Chardonnay | Silver |
| Piccione Vineyards | Chardonnay | Silver |
| RagApple Lassie Vineyards | Chardonnay | Silver |
| Shadow Springs Vineyard | Chardonnay | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Chardonnay | Bronze |
| Grove Winery | Reserve Estate Chardonnay | Bronze |
Chardonnay (Un-Oaked)
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Herrera Vineyards | Chardonnay (unoaked) | Silver |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Chardonnay | Silver |
| RayLen Vineyards and Winery | 2016 Chardonnay | Silver |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineayrds | Chardonnay | Silver |
| Shelton Vineyards | Bin 17 Unoaked Chardonnay | Silver |
| Piccione Vineyards | Unoaked Chardonnay | Bronze |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineayrds | Betty Jean | Bronze |
Dessert
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineayrds | Home Place | Silver (Fruit/Honey - Best of Show) |
| Windsor Run Cellars | Midnight Run | Gold |
| Lu Mil Vineyard | WHITE SANGRIA | Silver |
| Lu Mil Vineyard | Red Sangria | Silver |
| Shelton Vineyards | Port | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Finish Line | Bronze |
| Childress Vineyards | Starbound | Bronze |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineayrds | Chestnut Gap Cottage | Bronze |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineayrds | Vin Chocolate du Barista | Bronze |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Outer Banks Ice | Bronze |
Doreen
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Vineyards | White Spring Reserve | Double Gold |
Fruit Hard Ciders
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba Farms | Straw Hat | Silver |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineayrds | Bald Top Mountain | Silver |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineayrds | Bearwallow | Bronze |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineayrds | Sugarloaf Mountain | Bronze |
Honey & Fruit Blend
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Honeygirl Meadery | Strawberry Mead | Silver |
| Honeygirl Meadery | Apple Cyser | Silver |
| Honeygirl Meadery | Blueberry Mead | Bronze |
Magnolia
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Vineyards | Papa Johnny's | Silver |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Isabel | Silver |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Christia's Magnolia Estate | Silver |
| Lu Mil Vineyard | HARMONY HALL | Silver |
Malbec
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Reserve Malbec | Double Gold |
| Childress Vineyards | Reserve Malbec | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Malbec | Silver |
| Daveste' Vineyards | Malbec | Bronze |
| Grove Winery | Reserve Malbec | Bronze |
Merlot
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Childress Vineyards | Reserve Merlot | Gold |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Merlot | Gold |
| RayLen Vineyards and Winery | 2016 Merlot | Gold |
| Childress Vineyards | Signature Merlot | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Merlot | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Merlot | Silver |
| Dobbins Creek Vineyards | Merlot | Silver |
| Laurel Gray Vineyards | Merlot | Silver |
| Divine Llama Vineyards | Merlot Reserve | Bronze |
Montepulciano
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Piccione Vineyards | Montepulciano | Silver |
| Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery | Montepulciano | Silver |
Niagara
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Elkin Creek Vineyard | Soft White | Silver |
| Grove Winery | Niagara | Bronze |
Noble
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Autumn | Gold |
| Gregory Vineyards | HAPPY | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Muscadine Red | Bronze |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Sunburnt Boys | Bronze |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Sundown | Bronze |
| Gregory Vineyards | LEE LOVE | Bronze |
| Lu Mil Vineyard | CAPE OWN RED | Bronze |
| Lu Mil Vineyard | SIR WALTER RALEIGH | Bronze |
Norton/Cynthiana
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| FernCrest Winery | Mountain Wood Red | Silver |
| Grove Winery | Norton | Bronze |
Other Red Varietals
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Shelton Vineyards | Two Five Nine Tannat | Double Gold |
| Herrera Vineyards | Tannat | Gold |
| RagApple Lassie Vineyards | Syrah | Gold |
| Banner Elk Winery | Marechal Foch | Silver |
| Grove Winery | Carmenere | Silver |
| Grove Winery | Nebbiolo | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Reserve Barbera | Bronze |
Other White Varietals
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Pearl | Gold |
| Banner Elk Winery | Golden Muscat | Silver |
| Daveste' Vineyards | Rkatsiteli | Silver |
| Piccione Vineyards | Vermentino | Silver |
| Adams Vineyards | Beulah | Bronze |
| Lazy Elm Vineyard and Winery | Vermentino | Bronze |
Petit Manseng
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Petit Manseng | Silver |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Petit Manseng | Bronze |
Petit Verdot
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Mountainbrook Vineyards | Petit Verdot | Double Gold |
| Childress Vineyards | Reserve Petit Verdot | Gold |
| RayLen Vineyards and Winery | 2016 Petit Verdot | Gold |
| Childress Vineyards | Petit Verdot | Silver |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Petit Verdot | Silver |
| Shadow Springs Vineyard | Petit Verdot | Silver |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Reserve Petit Verdot | Bronze |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineayrds | Petit Verdot | Bronze |
Pinot Gris/Grigio
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Childress Vineyards | Pinot Grigio | Bronze |
| Piccione Vineyards | Pinot Grigio | Bronze |
| Piccione Vineyards | Pinot Grigio | Bronze |
| RagApple Lassie Vineyards | Pinot Gris | Bronze |
| RayLen Vineyards and Winery | 2016 Pinot Grigio | Bronze |
Red Blends
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Steel and Stone | Double Gold (Bunch Grape - Best of Show) |
| Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery | Il Falco | Double Gold |
| Windsor Run Cellars | Guilty | Gold |
| Childress Vineyards | Reserve Meritage | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Pinnacle Meritage Wine | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Signature Meritage | Silver |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Hollyberry Red | Silver |
| Elkin Creek Vineyard | Rossa | Silver |
| FireClay Cellars | Red Wine | Silver |
| Grandfather Vinyard & Winery | Appalachia Red | Silver |
| Grandfather Vinyard & Winery | Estate White Blend | Silver |
| Grove Winery | Block B (Meritage/Bordeaux blend) | Silver |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Rock and Rail | Silver |
| Laurel Gray Vineyards | Bounty | Silver |
| Linville Falls Winery | Elevation | Silver |
| Old Homeplace Vineyard | Full Moon | Silver |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineayrds | Chestnut Gap | Silver |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Double Barrel | Silver |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Wright Brothers Reserve | Silver |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Morton | Silver |
| Shadow Springs Vineyard | Meritage | Silver |
| Shadow Springs Vineyard | Crimson Sunset | Silver |
| Adams Vineyards | Ellis Red Reserve | Bronze |
| Childress Vineyards | Three Red Wine | Bronze |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Campbell | Bronze |
| Dobbins Creek Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Cabernet Franc | Bronze |
| Elkin Creek Vineyard | Classico | Bronze |
| Grove Winery | Ensemble | Bronze |
| Grove Winery | Intrigue | Bronze |
| Herrera Vineyards | Solera | Bronze |
| Old Homeplace Vineyard | Firefly | Bronze |
| RagApple Lassie Vineyards | Kaleidoscope Red | Bronze |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineayrds | Jasper | Bronze |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineayrds | Chestnut East Reserve | Bronze |
| Twisted Vine Winery | Who's Ya Daddy | Bronze |
Riesling
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Childress Vineyards | Riesling | Silver |
| Herrera Vineyards | Riesling | Silver |
| Old Homeplace Vineyard | Riesling | Silver |
| RayLen Vineyards and Winery | 2017 Riesling | Silver |
| Shelton Vineyards | Yadkin Valley Riesling | Silver |
| Dobbins Creek Vineyards | Dry Riesling | Bronze |
| Linville Falls Winery | Riesling | Bronze |
| Shelton Vineyards | Two Five Nine Riesling | Bronze |
Rose/Blush Blends
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Lu Mil Vineyard | BLADEN BLUSH | Double Gold |
| Adams Vineyards | Winter Sunset | Gold |
| Catawba Farms | Rosé | Gold |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Roseneath | Gold |
| Shelton Vineyards | Two Five Nine - Rose | Gold |
| Adams Vineyards | Blush Plantation | Silver |
| Banner Elk Winery | High Country Rose | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Classic Rosé | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Three Rosé Wine | Silver |
| Roaring River Vineyards | Le Petit Rose' | Silver |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Wildflowers Rose | Silver |
| Shadow Springs Vineyard | Rose | Silver |
| Grove Winery | Rose' | Bronze |
| Old Homeplace Vineyard | Tire Swing Rose' | Bronze |
| Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery | Girasole | Bronze |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Lightkeeper | Bronze |
Sangiovese
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Piccione Vineyards | Sangiovese | Double Gold |
| Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery | Sangiovese | Silver |
Sauvignon Blanc
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Childress Vineyards | Sauvignon Blanc | Gold |
| Shelton Vineyards | Sauvignon Blanc | Silver |
| Old Homeplace Vineyard | Sauvignon Blanc | Bronze |
Scuppernong
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Twisted Vine Winery | Cindy's Select | Silver |
Seyval Blanc
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Springs Vineyard | Seyval Blanc | Bronze |
Single Varietal Blush/Rose
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Old Homeplace Vineyard | Crooked Rows-e' | Double Gold |
| Biltmore Estate Winery | Rose' of Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Grenache Rose | Silver |
| RayLen Vineyards and Winery | 2017 Rosé of Cabernet Franc | Bronze |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Vin Orange | Bronze |
Sparkling
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Grandfather Vinyard & Winery | Appalachia Bubbles | Gold |
| Biltmore Estate Winery | Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Brut | Bronze |
| Laurel Gray Vineyards | Rose' 1773 | Bronze |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineayrds | Chestnut Gap Cottage Sparkling | Bronze |
Tempranillo
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Tempranillo | Silver |
Traminette
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery | Traminette | Silver |
| Daveste' Vineyards | Semi-Sweet Traminette | Silver |
| Divine Llama Vineyards | Traminette | Silver |
| Roaring River Vineyards | 2017 Traminette | Silver |
| Divine Llama Vineyards | Traminette Gold | Bronze |
| Grove Winery | Traminette Trocken | Bronze |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineayrds | Traminette | Bronze |
| Windsor Run Cellars | Traminette | Bronze |
Vidal Blanc
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| FernCrest Winery | Royal White | Silver |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineayrds | Vidal Blanc | Bronze |
Viognier
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Biltmore Estate Winery | Viognier | Double Gold |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Viognier | Gold |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Viognier | Silver |
| Medaloni Cellars | Signature Series Viognier | Silver |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | The Triangle | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Reserve Viognier | Bronze |
| Childress Vineyards | Viognier | Bronze |
| Elkin Creek Vineyard | Viognier | Bronze |
| Grove Winery | Viognier | Bronze |
| Laurel Gray Vineyards | Viognier | Bronze |
| Medaloni Cellars | Viognier | Bronze |
| Shadow Springs Vineyard | Viognier | Bronze |
White Blends
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Childress Vineyards | Three White Wine | Double Gold |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Wild Pony White | Gold |
| Childress Vineyards | Classic White | Silver |
| Divine Llama Vineyards | Mustang Sally | Silver |
| FireClay Cellars | White Wine | Silver |
| Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery | Liguria | Silver |
| RayLen Vineyards and Winery | White Carolinius | Silver |
| Windsor Run Cellars | Justice | Silver |
| Grandfather Vinyard & Winery | Estate Red Blend | Bronze |
| Old Homeplace Vineyard | Henry Lee | Bronze |
| RagApple Lassie Vineyards | Kaleidoscope Gold | Bronze |
