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2017 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.
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Apple/Pear
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery | Apple Pie | Silver |
| James Creek Cider House | Big Dipper | Silver |
Berry
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards | Chestnut Gap Cottage | Best of Show (Fruit/Honey) |
| Grove Winery | Strawberry | Silver |
| FernCrest Winery | Black Lady | Bronze |
Blanc du Bois
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Hinnant Family Vineyards & Winery | Dangerous Waters White | Silver |
| Hinnant Family Vineyards & Winery | Blanc du bois | Silver |
Cabernet Franc
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Biltmore Estate Wine Company | Cabernet Franc | Silver |
| Burntshirt Vineyards | Reserve Cabernet Franc | Silver |
| Cherokee Cellars Winery | Cabernet Franc | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Reserve Cabernet Franc | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Cabernet Franc | Silver |
| Divine Llama Vineyards | Cabernet Franc | Silver |
| Laurel Gray Vineyards | Shiloh | Silver |
| Medaloni Cellars | Cabernet Franc | Silver |
| RayLen Vineyards and Winery | Cabernet Franc | Silver |
| Shelton Vineyards | Cabernet Franc | Silver |
| Daveste' Vineyards | Cabernet Franc | Bronze |
| Dobbins Creek Vineyards | Cabernet Franc | Bronze |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Cabernet Franc | Bronze |
| Old North State Winery | Cabernet Franc | Bronze |
| Rock of Ages Winery and Vineyard | Cabernet Franc | Bronze |
Cabernet Sauvignon
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Shelton Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | Double Gold |
| Dobbins Creek Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | Gold |
| Biltmore Estate Wine Company | Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Signature Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver |
| Daveste' Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver |
| Flint Hill Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver |
| Laurel Gray Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver |
| RayLen Vineyards and Winery | Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver |
| Rock of Ages Winery and Vineyard | Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver |
| Hanover Park Vineyard | Cab 3.2.1 | Bronze |
Carlos
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Old North State Winery | Fish Hippie SeerSucker Sweet White | Best of Show (Muscadine) |
| Sanders Ridge | Carlos Muscadine | Gold |
| A Secret Garden Winery | Carlos Muscadine | Silver |
| Cauble Creek Vineyard | La-Vinia | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Muscadine White | Silver |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | A Sweetheart Stream | Silver |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Catherine | Silver |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Riverton Estate | Silver |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Livy Estate | Silver |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | McNeill | Silver |
| Hinnant Family Vineyards & Winery | Carolina Wildflower | Silver |
| Hinnant Family Vineyards & Winery | Carlos | Silver |
| Lu Mil Vineyard | Old Cumberland | Silver |
| Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery | Carlos | Bronze |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Reminiscence | Bronze |
| Sanders Ridge | Peach Mango | Bronze |
Chambourcin
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Flint Hill Vineyards | Flint Hill Vineyards Chambourcin | Silver |
| Flint Hill Vineyards | Chambourcin | Bronze |
| JOLO Winery & Vineyards | Crimson Creek | Bronze |
Chardonel
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Divine Llama Vineyards | Chardonel | Silver |
Chardonnay (Oaked)
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Biltmore Estate Wine Company | Chardonnay | Double Gold |
| Medaloni Cellars | Signature Series Chardonnay | Double Gold |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards | Chardonnay Barrel Aged | Double Gold |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Chardonnay | Gold |
| Burntshirt Vineyards | Harvest Moon | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Signature Chardonnay | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Reserve Chardonnay | Silver |
| Old North State Winery | Chardonnay | Silver |
| Piccione Vineyards | Chardonnay | Silver |
| Point Lookout Vineyards | Chardonnay | Silver |
| RayLen Vineyards and Winery | Barrel Chardonnay | Silver |
| Sanders Ridge | 2015 Chardonnay | Silver |
Chardonnay (Un-Oaked)
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Shelton Vineyards | Bin 17 Unoaked Chardonnay | Double Gold |
| Childress Vineyards | Chardonnay | Silver |
| Piccione Vineyards | Unoaked Chardonnay | Bronze |
| Rock of Ages Winery and Vineyard | Chardonnay | Bronze |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards | Chardonnay | Bronze |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Chardonnay | Bronze |
Dessert
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Childress Vineyards | Starbound | Silver |
| Fair Game Beverage Co | Scuppernong Tipper | Silver |
| JOLO Winery & Vineyards | Traminette | Silver |
| Laurel Gray Vineyards | Fort Hampton | Silver |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | OBX ICE | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Finish Line | Bronze |
| Laurel Gray Vineyards | Sangria | Bronze |
| Sanders Ridge | Classic '57 | Bronze |
Doreen
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Cauble Creek Vineyard | Mae Belle | Silver |
Fruit Hard Ciders
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| James Creek Cider House | Gemini Double Dipper | Silver |
| Westbend Winery and Brewery | Hard Cider | Silver |
Grape & Fruit Blends
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Divine Llama Vineyards | Merlina | Silver |
| Twisted Vine Winery | Patriot's Blend | Silver |
Magnolia
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Hinnant Family Vineyards & Winery | Moondance Magnolia | Silver |
| Old Homeplace Vineyard | Skinny Dippin' | Silver |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Isabel | Bronze |
| Lu Mil Vineyard | Harmony Hall | Bronze |
Malbec
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Childress Vineyards | Reserve Malbec | Gold |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Reserve Malbec | Silver |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Reserve Malbec | Bronze |
Merlot
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| RayLen Vineyards and Winery | Merlot | Double Gold |
| Childress Vineyards | Signature Merlot | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Reserve Merlot | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Merlot | Silver |
| Divine Llama Vineyards | Merlot | Silver |
| Dobbins Creek Vineyards | Merlot | Silver |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Reserve Merlot | Silver |
| Rock of Ages Winery and Vineyard | Merlot | Silver |
| Brandon Hills Vineyard | Merlot | Bronze |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards | Merlot | Bronze |
| Sanders Ridge | 2015 Merlot | Bronze |
Montepulciano
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Piccione Vineyards | Montepulciano Riserva | Silver |
| Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery | Montepulciano | Silver |
Niagara
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Elkin Creek Vineyard | Soft White | Silver |
Noble
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Plank | Double Gold |
| Cauble Creek Vineyard | Monroe | Silver |
| Chestnut Trail Vineyard | Legado | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Muscadine Red | Silver |
| Hinnant Family Vineyards & Winery | Holiday Classic | Silver |
| Lu Mil Vineyard | Cape Town Red | Silver |
| Lu Mil Vineyard | Sir Walter Raleigh | Silver |
| Old North State Winery | Fish Hippie SeerSucker Sweet Red | Silver |
| Twisted Vine Winery | Muscadine | Silver |
| Hinnant Family Vineyards & Winery | Noble | Bronze |
Norton/Cynthiana
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| JOLO Winery & Vineyards | Pilot Fog | Bronze |
Other
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Twisted Vine Winery | Southern Heat | Silver |
Other Red Varietals
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Hills Vineyard | Barbera | Gold |
| Childress Vineyards | Reserve Barbera | Gold |
| Shelton Vineyards | Two Five Nine Tannat | Gold |
| Elkin Creek Vineyard | Dornfelder | Silver |
| Grove Winery | Carménère | Silver |
| Grove Winery | Nebbiolo | Silver |
| Piccione Vineyards | Nero | Silver |
| Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery | Sagrantino | Silver |
| Rock of Ages Winery and Vineyard | Lemberger | Silver |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Aglianico | Silver |
| Hanover Park Vineyard | Mourvedre | Bronze |
| Rock of Ages Winery and Vineyard | Touriga | Bronze |
| Rock of Ages Winery and Vineyard | Cork & Pork | Bronze |
Other White Varietals
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Burntshirt Vineyards | Gruner Veltliner | Gold |
| Brandon Hills Vineyard | Sweet Amelia | Silver |
| Douglas Vineyards | Enochville Gold | Silver |
| Piccione Vineyards | Vermentino | Silver |
| Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery | Vermentino | Silver |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Pearl | Silver |
Petit Manseng
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Petit Manseng | Silver |
| Rock of Ages Winery and Vineyard | Petit Manseng | Silver |
Petit Verdot
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Childress Vineyards | Reserve Petit Verdot | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Petit Verdot | Silver |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Petit Verdot | Silver |
| Laurel Gray Vineyards | Family Select Reserve | Silver |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards | Petit Verdot | Silver |
| Westbend Winery and Brewery | Petit Verdot | Bronze |
Pinot Gris/Grigio
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Gray Vineyards | Pinot Gris | Silver |
| Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery | Pinot Grigio | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Pinot Grigio | Bronze |
Pure Honey Wines/Meads
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Starrlight Mead | Traditional Sourwood Mead | Silver |
| Starrlight Mead | Traditional Off-dry Mead | Silver |
Red Blends
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Hills Vineyard | Raptor Red Blend | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Reserve Meritage | Silver |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Autumn | Silver |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Campbell | Silver |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Hollyberry Red | Silver |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Sundown | Silver |
| JOLO Winery & Vineyards | Red Blend | Silver |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards | Jasper | Silver |
| Brandon Hills Vineyard | Raptor Red Blend | Bronze |
| Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery | Three C's | Bronze |
| Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery | Chambourcin-Cynthiana Blend | Bronze |
| Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery | Brushy Mountain Memories | Bronze |
| Childress Vineyards | Pinnacle | Bronze |
| Childress Vineyards | Three Red Table Wine | Bronze |
| Divine Llama Vineyards | In a Heart Beat | Bronze |
| Dobbins Creek Vineyards | Ram Cat Red | Bronze |
| Douglas Vineyards | Freeze Road Red | Bronze |
| Flint Hill Vineyards | Tres Cerise | Bronze |
| Grove Winery | Block B (Meritage/Bordeaux blend) | Bronze |
| Herrera vineyards | Solera | Bronze |
| Herrera vineyards | Devilish | Bronze |
| Hinnant Family Vineyards & Winery | Gimme Some Sugar | Bronze |
| Old Homeplace Vineyard | Homecoming | Bronze |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards | Queen | Bronze |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards | Chestnut East Reserve | Bronze |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards | Chestnut Gap | Bronze |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Cabernet Franc | Bronze |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Double Barrel | Bronze |
| Twisted Vine Winery | Who's Ya Daddy | Bronze |
Riesling
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Old Homeplace Vineyard | Riesling | Double Gold |
| Childress Vineyards | Riesling | Gold |
| Linville Falls Winery | Riesling | Silver |
| RayLen Vineyards and Winery | Riesling | Silver |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards | Lower Vineyard | Silver |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards | Centennial Farm Heritage | Silver |
| Shelton Vineyards | Riesling | Silver |
| Dobbins Creek Vineyards | Dry Riesling | Bronze |
| Point Lookout Vineyards | Riesling Dry | Bronze |
| Point Lookout Vineyards | Riesling | Bronze |
| Westbend Winery and Brewery | Riesling | Bronze |
Rose/Blush Blends
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Hinnant Family Vineyards & Winery | Electric Pelican | Double Gold |
| Herrera vineyards | Rose | Silver |
| Laurel Gray Vineyards | 1773 Rose' | Silver |
| Linville Falls Winery | Rose' | Silver |
| Lu Mil Vineyard | Bladen Blush | Silver |
| Old Homeplace Vineyard | Tire Swing Rose' | Silver |
| Point Lookout Vineyards | Rose | Silver |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Wildflowers | Silver |
| Shelton Vineyards | Dry Rose | Silver |
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | Roseneath | Bronze |
| Dobbins Creek Vineyards | Dry Rose | Bronze |
Sangiovese
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Piccione Vineyards | Sangiovese | Gold |
| Elkin Creek Vineyard | Sangiovese | Silver |
| Grove Winery | Sangiovese | Silver |
| Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery | Sangiovese | Silver |
Sauvignon Blanc
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Shelton Vineyards | Sauvignon Blanc | Gold |
| Childress Vineyards | Sauvignon Blanc | Silver |
Scuppernong
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Twisted Vine Winery | Cindy's Select | Double Gold |
Seyval Blanc
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Banner Elk Winery | Seyval Blanc Reserve | Silver |
| Banner Elk Winery | Seyval Blanc | Silver |
| Linville Falls Winery | Mountain White | Silver |
Single Varietal Blush/Rose
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| FernCrest Winery | Rose of Norton | Silver |
| Grove Winery | Jug House Blush | Silver |
| Grove Winery | Rose' | Silver |
| JOLO Winery & Vineyards | JOLO Pink | Silver |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Dulcimer | Silver |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Grenache Rose | Silver |
| Piccione Vineyards | Rosato | Silver |
Sparkling
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Biltmore Estate Wine Company | Blanc de Blancs | Silver |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards | Roseraie | Silver |
Tempranillo
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Tempranillo | Bronze |
Traminette
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Daveste' Vineyards | Traminette | Silver |
| Divine Llama Vineyards | Traminette | Silver |
| Westbend Winery and Brewery | Traminette | Bronze |
Vidal Blanc
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards | Laurel Hill | Best of Show (Bunch Grapes) |
| Burntshirt Vineyards | Vidal Blanc | Silver |
| Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards | Vidal Blanc | Silver |
Viognier
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Childress Vineyards | Viognier | Silver |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards | Viognier | Silver |
| Biltmore Estate Wine Company | Viognier | Bronze |
| Grove Winery | Viognier | Bronze |
| RayLen Vineyards and Winery | Viognier | Bronze |
White Blends
| Vineyard/Winery | Wine Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bend Vineyards | To-Morrow | Gold |
| Lu Mil Vineyard | Taylor Divine | Gold |
| Chestnut Trail Vineyard | Estrellita | Silver |
| Childress Vineyards | Three White Table Wine | Silver |
| JOLO Winery & Vineyards | Golden Hallows | Silver |
| Old Homeplace Vineyard | Henry Lee | Silver |
| RayLen Vineyards and Winery | White Carolinius | Silver |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Whalehead White | Bronze |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | Wild Pony White | Bronze |
| Sanctuary Vineyards | The Triangle | Bronze |
