2024 NC Wine Competition Results
The NC Wine Competition is the premier wine, cider, and mead competition in North Carolina. Every year our producers, using at least 75% NC-grown fruit and honey, compete for recognition and show off the amazing quality produced.
2024
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THE NC WINE CUP WINNERS
2019
“Reserve”
Cabernet Franc
NV
“Catherine”
Carlos
2024
“Village Tart”
Cherry Cider
“BEST OF” Winners
Best Vinifera/Hybrid White
Sanctuary Vineyards
“Pearl”
Albariño
2023
Best Vinifera/Hybrid Rosé
Davesté Vineyards
Chambourcin Rosé
2023
Best Vinifera/Hybrid Red
Brandon Hills Vineyard
Barbera
2019
Best Vinifera/Hybrid Dessert
Windsor Run Cellars
2015 “Midnight Run Grand Reserve”
Fortified Red
Best Muscadine White
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Carlos
NV
Best Muscadine Rosé
Hinnant Family Vineyards
“Southern Pink”
Magnolia/Noble Blend
NV
Best Muscadine Red
Erik Martella Wines
“Workshop Method No. 03”
Noble Muscadine
2023
Best Muscadine Dessert
Cypress Bend Vineyards
“A Sweetheart Stream”
Carlos Blend
NV
Best Sparkling Wine
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
“Beach Bubbles”
White Blend
2023
Best Cider
Noble Cider
“Spice Merchant”
Chai Hard Apple Cider
NV
Best Mead
Williamson Mead and Brewing
“Freya” Melomel Mead
Strawberry, Black Cherry
NV
Best Fruit Wine
Childress Vineyards
“Sun-Kissed Peach”
Vidal Blanc, Peach
NV
Double Gold Medals
Brandon Hills Vineyard
Barbera
2019
Childress Vineyards
“Reserve” Cabernet Franc
2019
Childress Vineyards
“Signature” Cabernet Franc
2019
Cypress Bend Vineyards
“Catherine” Carlos
NV
Cypress Bend Vineyards
“A Sweetheart Stream” Carlos
NV
Erik Martella Wines
“Workshop Method No. 03” Noble
2023
FernCrest Winery
“Fiddlehead Red” Cabernet Franc Blend
2021
Grandfather Vineyards
Late Harvest Vidal Blanc
2021
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
“Beach Bubbles” White Blend
2023
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
“Tenth Anniversary” Cynthiana Blend
NV
Noble Cider
“Village Tart” Apple, Cherry
2024
Point Lookout Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
2020
Point Lookout Vineyards
“Sunrise” Sparkling Riesling
2022
Point Lookout Vineyards
“Sunset” Sparkling Rosé
2022
Sanctuary Vineyards
“The Plank” Noble Blend
NV
Sanctuary Vineyards
“Pearl” Albariño
2023
Windsor Run Cellars
“Midnight Run Grand Reserve” Fortified Red
2015
Gold Medals
Brandon Hills Vineyard
“Peach Delight” Peach
NV
Brandon Hills Vineyard
“Raptor Red” Merlot Blend
2021
Brandon Hills Vineyard
“Raptor Red Reserve” Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
2021
Childress Vineyards
“Cellar Select” Traminette
2022
Childress Vineyards
“Signature” Merlot
2019
Childress Vineyards
“Barrel Select” Cabernet Franc
2019
Childress Vineyards
“Barrel Select” Merlot
2019
Childress Vineyards
“Reserve” Merlot
2019
Childress Vineyards
“Reserve” Montepulciano
2021
Childress Vineyards
“Five Star Signature Meritage” Red Blend
2015
Childress Vineyards
“Jewel” Soft Sparkling White
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Victory Kiss” Sparkling Rose
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Victory Cuvee” Sparkling White
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Sun-Kissed Peach” Peach
NV
Childress Vineyards
“American Riesling” Riesling
NV
Cypress Bend Vineyards
“In a Canoe” Carlos, Noble
NV
Cypress Bend Vineyards
“Sundown” Carlos, Noble
NV
Cypress Bend Vineyards
“Campbell” Carlos, Noble
NV
Davesté Vineyards
Traminette
2023
Davesté Vineyards
Chambourcin Rosé
2023
Dobbins Creek Vineyard
Cabernet Franc
2021
Dobbins Creek Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
2019
Gioia dell’Amore Cellars
“Jolly!” Riesling
NV
Golden Road Vineyards
“Sailor’s Delight” Montepulciano Sparkling Rosé
2023
Hanover Park Vineyard
“Three Francs” Cabernet Franc
2019
Hinnant Family Vineyards
“Moondance Magnolia” Magnolia
NV
Hinnant Family Vineyards
“Southern Pink” Magnolia, Noble
NV
Hinnant Family Vineyards
“Carolina Wildflower” Carlos
NV
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Carlos
NV
Hinnant Family Vineyards
“Loggerhead Red” Noble
NV
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
“Twinkles” Sparkling Rosé
2023
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
“Golden Hallows” Vidal Blanc Blend
2023
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
“Pink” Chambourcin Rosé Blend
2023
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
“Cuvée Selection” Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
2022
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
2022
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
“Jolotage Reserve” Red Blend
NV
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
“Carolus XII” Red Blend
2022
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
“Sweet Vermouth” Zinfandel Fortified Vermouth
NV
Jones von Drehle Vineyards & Winery
“Rock and Rail” Red Blend
2019
Medaloni Cellars
“Signature Series” Cabernet Franc
2021
Point Lookout Vineyards
“Cliffield” Red Blend
2019
Point Lookout Vineyards
“Bridal Veil” Traminette, Peach
NV
Round Peak Vineyard
Sparkling Rosé
2023
Shadow Springs Vineyard
“Meritage” Red Blend
2019
Shadow Springs Vineyard
Petit Manseng
2023
Shadow Springs Vineyard
Seyval Blanc
2023
Shelton Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
2021
Shelton Vineyards
Fortified Port-Style Red
2018
Silver Medals
Brandon Hills Vineyard
“Ooh La La” White Blend
2022
Carolina Heritage Vineyard and Winery
“Glogg” Chambourcin
2023
Carolina Heritage Vineyard and Winery
“The O.G. Blend” Red Blend
2023
Carolina Heritage Vineyard and Winery
“Daredevil” Niagara Bourbon Barrel
2023
Childress Vineyards
“Sun-Kissed Strawberry” Strawberry
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Sun-Kissed Watermelon” Watermelon
NV
Childress Vineyards
Carlos
NV
Childress Vineyards
Carlos, Noble Rosé
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Sun-Kissed Sangria” Red
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Sun-Kissed Sangria” White
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Cellar Select” Pinot Grigio
2023
Childress Vineyards
“Reserve” Sangiovese
2019
Childress Vineyards
Black Spanish
2021
Childress Vineyards
“Barrel Select” Montepulciano
2022
Childress Vineyards
“Jewel” Dry White Sparkling
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Jewel” Dry Rosé Sparkling
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Sweet Victory” Sparkling Chardonnay
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Angel’s Wrath” Sauvignon Blanc
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Starbound” Fortified Blueberry
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Finish Line” Fortified Red
2019
Childress Vineyards
“Richard’s Red” Red Blend
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Classic Red” Merlot Blend
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Reserve” Cabernet Sauvignon
2019
Childress Vineyards
“Signature” Cabernet Sauvignon
2019
Childress Vineyards
“Barrel Select” Cabernet Sauvignon
2019
Childress Vineyards
“Classic Rosé” Cabernet Franc Blend
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Classic White” White Blend
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Reserve” Chardonnay
2022
Childress Vineyards
“Barrel Select” Chardonnay
2022
Childress Vineyards
“Three” White Blend
NV
Cypress Bend Vineyards
“Isabel” Magnolia
NV
Cypress Bend Vineyards
“To-Morrow” Carlos, Magnolia
NV
Cypress Bend Vineyards
“Autumn” Carlos, Noble
NV
Davesté Vineyards
Sparkling Chambourcin Rosé
2023
Davesté Vineyards
Pinot Grigio
2022
Davesté Vineyards
Rkatsiteli
2022
Erik Martella Wines
“Workshop Method No. 05-S” Carlos
2023
Erik Martella Wines
“Summer Kitchen” Carlos
2022
Erik Martella Wines
“Grandmother’s House” Carlos
2022
Erik Martella Wines
“Stockinette” Noble
2023
FernCrest Winery
“Royal White” Vidal Blanc, Seyval Blanc
2023
FireClay Cellars
Cabernet Doré
2022
Gioia dell’Amore Cellars
“Full Monte” Montepulciano
NV
Gioia dell’Amore Cellars
“Diamond Girl Red” Red Blend
NV
Gioia dell’Amore Cellars
“Bella Star” White Blend
NV
Golden Road Vineyards
“Eclipse” Red Blend
NV
Golden Road Vineyards
Petit Manseng
2023
Grandfather Vineyards
Riesling
2023
Grandfather Vineyards
“Hair of the Dog” Red Blend
2023
Hanover Park Vineyard
“Amy’s Blend” Red Blend
2017
Hanover Park Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
2019
Hanover Park Vineyard
Chardonnay
2022
Haze Gray Vineyards
Pinot Grigio
2022
Haze Gray Vineyards
Traminette
2022
Haze Gray Vineyards
Cabernet Franc
2021
Haze Gray Vineyards
“General’s Quarters” Fortified Red
2019
Hidden Vineyard
“Harmony” Chardonnay Blend
2023
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Strawberry Wine
NV
Hinnant Family Vineyards
“Electric Pelican” Carlos Blend
NV
Hinnant Family Vineyards
“Dangerous Waters” Fortified Carlos
NV
Hinnant Family Vineyards
“Dangerous Waters” Fortified Noble
NV
Hinnant Family Vineyards
“Gimme Some Sugar” Magnolia
NV
Hinnant Family Vineyards
“Southern Red” Noble, Carlos
NV
Hinnant Family Vineyards
“Tarheel” Noble, Carlos
NV
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Scuppernong
NV
Hinnant Family Vineyards
“Southern Twang” Noble, Carlos
NV
James Creek Cider House
“Russets & ‘Twigs” Hard Cider
2022
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
“JOLOTAGE” Red Blend
2023
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
“Muddy Paws” Fortified Red
NV
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
“Crimson Creek” Chambourcin
2023
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
“Pilot Shadow” Red Blend
2021
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
“Pilot Fog” Cynthiana
2022
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
“Golden Hallows Reserve” White Blend
2022
Jones von Drehle Vineyards & Winery
Chardonnay
2022
Jones von Drehle Vineyards & Winery
“Rosa Dia” Grenache Rosé
2023
Medaloni Cellars
“Signature Series” Seyval Blanc
2023
Mill Camp Wines & Ciders
“Appalachian Ice” Dessert Cider
2023
Mountain Brook Vineyards
Merlot
2021
Mountain Brook Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
2021
Mountain Brook Vineyards
“Reserve” Chardonnay
2021
Noble Cider
“English Cider” Heritage Cider
2023
Noble Cider
“French Cidre” French-Style Cider
2023
Noble Cider
“American Heirloom” Heritage Cider
2023
Noble Cider
“Spice Merchant” Chai Spiced Cider
2024
Point Lookout Vineyards
Chardonnay
2022
Point Lookout Vineyards
Chardonnay – Barrel Fermented
2022
Point Lookout Vineyards
“Shade Tree” Red Blend
2022
Point Lookout Vineyards
“Rainy Day” Red Blend
2021
Point Lookout Vineyards
“Bliss” Red Blend
2019
Point Lookout Vineyards
Petit Verdot
2019
Point Lookout Vineyards
Riesling
2021
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
“Sweet Vermouth” White Vermouth
NV
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
White Blend
NV
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
Chardonnay
2023
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
Riesling
NV
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
Cabernet Franc
NV
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
“Reserve” Petit Verdot
NV
Roaring River Vineyards
“Rock and Roar” Chambourcin Blend
NV
Roaring River Vineyards
Chardonnay
2022
Round Peak Vineyard
“Skull Camp Sweetest Thang” Rosé
NV
Round Peak Vineyard
“Bourbon Montepulciano”
NV
Round Peak Vineyard
“Skull Camp Inspiration” Vidal Blanc
2023
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
“Blanc” White Blend
2023
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
“V” Vidal Blanc
2023
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
“Five Rows” Vidal Blanc
2023
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
“Vr (Vidal Reserve)” Vidal Blanc
2023
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
“Queen” Red Blend
2022
Sanctuary Vineyards
Sauvignon Blanc
2023
Sanctuary Vineyards
Traminette
2023
Sanctuary Vineyards
“Time and Tide” Petit Verdot/Tannat
2021
Sanctuary Vineyards
“Wildflower Rosé” Tannat Blend
2023
Sanctuary Vineyards
“Dark Sails” Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
2022
Senamore Vineyards
“Slanted Window Tellico Tuscan” Red
NV
Shadow Springs Vineyard
“Mistelle de Petit Manseng” Fortified
2021
Shadow Springs Vineyard
Merlot Rosé
2023
Shelton Vineyards
Sauvignon Blanc
2022
Shelton Vineyards
Sparkling Rosé
2022
Shelton Vineyards
“Madison Lee Red” Merlot Blend
2022
Shelton Vineyards
“Claret” Red Blend
2021
Shelton Vineyards
“Wolfpack Red” Red Blend
2022
Shelton Vineyards
“Icon” Red Blend
2021
Shelton Vineyards
Petit Verdot Blend
2021
Shelton Vineyards
Tannat
2021
Shelton Vineyards
Merlot Rosé
2022
Shelton Vineyards
Riesling
2023
Shelton Vineyards
Sparkling Riesling
2022
Shelton Vineyards
Merlot
2021
Shelton Vineyards
Petit Manseng
2022
Shelton Vineyards
Cabernet Franc Blend
2022
Shelton Vineyards
Malbec
2021
Shooting Creek Vines
Merlot
NV
Shooting Creek Vines
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
NV
Shooting Creek Vines
Cabernet Sauvignon
NV
Small Townz Brewing
Bragging Rooster “Colton Berry” Raspberry Cider
2024
Small Townz Brewing
Bragging Rooster “MK II” Pineapple Cider
2024
Treehouse Vineyards
“Date Nite” Doreen
2023
Treehouse Vineyards
“Sweet Union” Carlos
2022
Treehouse Vineyards
“Sunset Hills” Magnolia Blend
2023
Treehouse Vineyards
“Liquid Sunshine” White Blend
2022
Treehouse Vineyards
“Just One More Thing” Merlot
2022
Treehouse Vineyards
“Her Way Cabernet” Cabernet Sauvignon
2022
Wandering Sun Mead
“Pineapple in Paradise” Melomel
2024
Williamson Mead and Brewing
“Freya” Melomel Strawberry, Black Cherry
NV
Windsor Run Cellars
“First Light” Fortified White
NV
World’s Edge Meadery
“Calm” Chamomile, Lavender Mead
2022
World’s Edge Meadery
Orange Blossom Mead
2020
World’s Edge Meadery
“Carolina Belle” Peach, Ginger Mead
2021
World’s Edge Meadery
“Sting” Gin Botanicals Mead
2022
World’s Edge Meadery
“Masala” Chai Tea Mead
2020
Bronze Medals
Appalachian Ridge Artisan Ciders
“Wallace #4” Sparkling Cider
NV
Appalachian Ridge Artisan Ciders
“Bald Top” Sparkling Cider
NV
Appalachian Ridge Artisan Ciders
“Wallace” Sparkling Cider
NV
Barn Door Ciderworks
“Nugget” Barrel-Aged Cider
NV
Barn Door Ciderworks
“Black Rox” Barrel-Aged Cider
NV
Brandon Hills Vineyard
Rosé
2022
Carolina Heritage Vineyard
“Adirondack Sunset” Fruit Sparkling Wine
2023
Carolina Heritage Vineyard
“The Hiker” Sparkling Wine
2022
Carolina Heritage Vineyard
“Pretty in Pink” Chambourcin
2023
Carolina Heritage Vineyard
“Apple Pie” Fruit Wine
2023
Carolina Heritage Vineyard
“Angel Wings” Magnolia
2023
Carolina Heritage Vineyard
“Trailside Red” Noble
2022
Childress Vineyards
“Muscadine Burst” Sparkling
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Sun-Kissed Blackberry” Blackberry
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Cellar Select” Sauvignon Blanc
2022
Childress Vineyards
“Reserve” Sauvignon Blanc
2022
Childress Vineyards
“Barrel Select” Sangiovese
2021
Childress Vineyards
“Barrel Select” Petit Verdot
2021
Childress Vineyards
“Pinnacle” Red Blend
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Devil’s Tribute” Whiskey Barrel Red
NV
Childress Vineyards
Late Harvest Viognier
2019
Childress Vineyards
Noble Muscadine
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Cellar Select” Viognier
2022
Childress Vineyards
“Cellar Select” Riesling”
2022
Childress Vineyards
“Three” Rosé
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Three” Red Blend
NV
Cypress Bend Vineyards
“Christina’s Magnolia Estate” Magnolia
NV
Cypress Bend Vineyards
Noble
NV
Dobbins Creek Vineyard
Chardonnay
2021
Dobbins Creek Vineyard
“Ram Cat” Red Blend
2020
Erik Martella Wines
“CVB Sparkling” Carlos, Vidal Blanc
2021
Erik Martella Wines
“Workshop Method No. 06” Carlos
2022
Erik Martella Wines
“Workshop Method No. 03” Noble, Carlos
2023
FernCrest Winery
“Mountain Wood Red” Norton
2016
FireClay Cellars
Sparkling Chambourcin Rosé
2022
FireClay Cellars
Traditional Sparkling Cider
2022
Gioia dell’Amore Cellars
“Glowing Ember” Holiday Dessert Wine
NV
Gioia dell’Amore Cellars
“First Blush” Chambourcin Rosé
2021
Golden Road Vineyards
“Blue Ridge Tango” Petit Verdot/Merlot
2020
Golden Road Vineyards
“Bumping Holler” Bourbon Red Blend
2021
Grandfather Vineyards
“Full Circle” Vidal Blanc
2023
Haze Gray Vineyards
Chardonnay
2022
Haze Gray Vineyards
“Check Six” Red Blend
2022
Hidden Vineyard
“Cinful” Chambourcin
2022
Hinnant Family Vineyards
“Southern White” Carlos
NV
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Blackberry Wine
NV
Hinnant Family Vineyards
“Gimme Some Sugar Red” Muscadine
NV
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Noble
NV
Honeygirl Meadery
“Apple Cyser” Mead
2024
Honeygirl Meadery
“Strawbanero” Strawberry/Habenero
2023
Honeygirl Meadery
Barrel-Aged Blueberry Mead
2024
James Creek Cider House
“Harvest Moon” Traditional Cider
2022
James Creek Cider House
“Heirloom Blend” Traditional Cider
2022
James Creek Cider House
“Pearfect Pear” Fruit Cider in Gin Barrels
NV
James Creek Cider House
“Stargazer – Gemini” Strawberry/Rhubarb
NV
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
“Devil’s Hill” Red Blend
2022
Mill Camp Wines & Ciders
“Cidre D’or” Traditional Cider
2022
Mill Camp Wines & Ciders
“Cidre Rouge” Traditional Cider
2023
MoonDog Meadery
“Nektar of the Dogs” Dry Mead
NV
MoonDog Meadery
“Roobark” Strawberry, Rhubarb Mead
NV
MoonDog Meadery
“Hair of the Dog” Coffee, Vanilla Mead
NV
Mountain Brook Vineyards
“Classic” Chardonnay
2022
Point Lookout Vineyards
“Pavilion” Red Blend
2019
Point Lookout Vineyards
“Sabrina” Rosé
2020
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
“Elevage” Red Blend
NV
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
Rosé Blend
NV
Roaring River Vineyards
Norton
2021
Round Peak Vineyard
“Cherry Heaven” Bourbon Dessert Wine
NV
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
“Rose” Rosé Blend
2023
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
Chambourcin
2023
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
“Chesnut Gap” Red Blend
2022
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
Petit Verdot
2022
Sanctuary Vineyards
“Double Barrel” Petit Verdot
2022
Senamore Vineyards
“Mambo Chambo” Chambourcin
2019
Senamore Vineyards
“Slanted Window Rosé” Sangiovese
NV
Shadow Springs Vineyard
Chambourcin
2021
Shadow Springs Vineyard
Petit Verdot
2021
Shelton Vineyards
Chardonnay
2022
Shelton Vineyards
“Champions” Red Blend
2022
Shelton Vineyards
“Franklin” Red Blend
2019
Shelton Vineyards
Chardonnay
2021
Shelton Vineyards
“Family Reserve” Chardonnay
2022
Small Townz Brewing
“Bragging Rooster” Guava Cider
2024
Small Townz Brewing
“Bragging Rooster Legend” Cherry Cider
2024
Souther Williams Vineyard
“Rebel Red” Cynthiana Rosé
2023
Treehouse Vineyards
“Crystal Creek” Magnolia
2023
Windsor Run Cellars
Sparkling Rosé
NV
Windsor Run Cellars
“Fieldstone” White Blend
2022
World’s Edge Meadery
“Pyment” Grape Mead
2019
World’s Edge Meadery
Blueberry Mead
2021
World’s Edge Meadery
“Beguile” Raspberry Mead
2021
World’s Edge Meadery
“Cyser” Apple Mead
2021
World’s Edge Meadery
“Sweetheart” Cherry, Chocolate Mead
2021