2025 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.
2025
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THE NC WINE CUP WINNERS
2024
Dangerous Waters
White
Best of Muscadine
2024
Albarino
Best of Vinifera/Hybrid
2025
Spice Merchant
Best of Dessert/Cider/Mead
“BEST OF” Winners
Best Single Varietal Red
Shadow Springs Vineyard
Petit Verdot
2021
Best Red Blend Vinifera
Point Lookout Vineyards
Cliffield
2021
Best Hybrid Vinifera Red
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
Pilot Fog
2023
Best Dessert/Fortified
Windsor Run Cellars
“Midnight Run Grand Reserve”
Fortified Red
2015
Best Hybrid Vinifera White
Shadow Springs Vineyard
Seyval Blanc
2024
Best Fruit Wine
Rock of Ages Winery
Sangria
NV
Best Mead
Stardust Cellars
Country Peach
NV
Double Gold Medals
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Dangerous Waters White
2024
JOLO Vineyards
Pilot Fog
2023
Point Lookout Vineyards
Sunrise Reisling
2022
Point Lookout Vineyards
Chardonnay
2023
Point Lookout Vineyards
Cliffield
2021
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
Cabernet Franc
NV
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
Albarino
2024
Sanctuary Vineyards
Sauvignon Blanc
2024
Shadow Springs Vineyards
Petit Verdot
2021
Windsor Run Cellars
Midnight Run Grand Reserve
2015
Noble Cider
Spice Merchant
2025
Gold Medals
Childress Vineyards
“Cellar Select” Viognier
2024
Childress Vineyards
“Barrel Select” Pinnacle Meritage Wine
NV
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
Red Bridge Blend
2024
James Creek Cider House
Tally Ho
2023
JOLO Vineyards
Merlot
2023
JOLO Vineyards
Tenth Anniversary
NV
JOLO Vineyards
Sweet Vermouth
NV
Point Lookout Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
2021
Point Lookout Vineyards
Merlot
2021
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
Rkatsiteli
2024
Rock of Ages Winery
Sangria
NV
Round Peak Vineyards
2:1
2022
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
Sauvignon Blanc
2024
Sanctuary Vineyards
Dark Sails
2023
Sanctuary Vineyards
The Plank
2023
Shadow Springs Vineyard
Petit Manseng
2023
Shadow Springs Vineyard
Seyval Blanc
2024
Shelton Vineyards
Malbec
2022
Surry Cellars Reserve
Reserve Tannat
NV
Silver Medals
Barn Door Ciderworks
“Unoaked” Crooked Cassie
NV
Biltmore Winery
Biltmore Estate Chateau Reserve Blanc de Blanc North Carolina
2019
Biltmore Winery
Biltmore Estate Chateau Reserve North Carolina Brut Red Sparkling
2022
Biltmore Winery
Biltmore Reserve Chardonnay
2023
Biltmore Winery
Biltmore Reserve Rose
2023
Biltmore Winery
Biltmore Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2022
Blue Ridge Wines
Blue Ridge Rose
2024
Blue Ridge Wines
Blue Ridge Red
NV
Blue Ridge Wines
“Methode Traditionnelle” Blue Ridge Bubbles
NV
Curran Alexander Vineyards
Cabernet Franc
2022
Curran Alexander Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
2022
Curran Alexander Vineyards
Rose
2023
Curran Alexander Vineyards
Viognier
2024
Cauble Creek Vineyard
“Vintage Select” Sweet Anita White Muscadine Grape Table Wine
2024
Cauble Creek Vineyard
“Estate Vineyard” Worthy Sweet Red Muscadine
2024
Childress Vineyards
“Barrel Select” Chardonnay
2024
Childress Vineyards
“Reserve” Sauvignon Blanc
2022
Childress Vineyards
Reindeer Reisling
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Cellar Select” Reisling
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Cellar Select” Pinot Grigio
2024
Childress Vineyards
“Cellar Select” Three White Wine
NV
Childress Vineyards
Signature Cabernet Franc
2019
Childress Vineyards
“Reserve” Cabernet Sauvignon
2019
Childress Vineyards
“Barrel Select” Cabernet Sauvignon
2020
Childress Vineyards
Signature Cabernet Sauvignon
2019
Childress Vineyards
“Reserve” Merlot
2019
Childress Vineyards
Signature Merlot
2019
Childress Vineyards
“Barrel Select” Merlot
2021
Childress Vineyards
“Barrel Select” Petit Verdot
2021
Childress Vineyards
Devil’s Tribute
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Barrel Select” Sangiovese
2022
Childress Vineyards
“Reserve” Montepulciano
2021
Childress Vineyards
“Barrel Select” Montepulciano
2022
Childress Vineyards
Black Spanish
2023
Childress Vineyards
“Reserve” Sangiovese
2021
Childress Vineyards
“Barrel Select” Three Red Wine
NV
Childress Vineyards
Classic Red
NV
Childress Vineyards
Sun-Kissed Red Sangria
NV
Childress Vineyards
Richard’s Red
NV
Childress Vineyards
Finish Line
2019
Childress Vineyards
Starbound
NV
Childress Vineyards
Late Harvest Viognier
2019
Childress Vineyards
Muscadine White
NV
Childress Vineyards
Muscadine Red
NV
Childress Vineyards
Merry Muscadine
NV
Childress Vineyards
Muscadine Burst
NV
Childress Vineyards
Sun-Kissed Watermelon
NV
Childress Vineyards
Sun-Kissed White Sangria
NV
Childress Vineyards
Sun-Kissed Strawberry
NV
Childress Vineyards
Sun-Kissed Peach
NV
Childress Vineyards
Sun-Kissed Blackberry
NV
Christian Paul Vineyards
Reisling
2023
Curran Alexander Vineyards
Meritage
2022
Curran Alexander Vineyards
Southern Tour Red
2023
Cypress Bend Vineyards
Riverton Estate
NV
Cypress Bend Vineyards
To-Morrow
NV
Cypress Bend Vineyards
Christina’s Magnolia Estate
NV
Cypress Bend Vineyards
Noble
NV
Cypress Bend Vineyards
Autum
NV
Cypress Bend Vineyards
Campbell
NV
Cypress Bend Vineyards
In A Canoe
NV
Cypress Bend Vineyards
Holly Berry Red
NV
Daveste’ Vineyards
Sauvignon Blanc
2024
Daveste’ Vineyards
Pinot Grigio
2023
Daveste’ Vineyards
Silhouette
2023
Daveste’ Vineyards
Este
2024
Fern Crest Winery
Chardonel (Southern Lady White)
2023
Fern Crest Winery
“Barrel Aged” Fiddlehead Red (Red Blend)
2022
Fern Crest Winery
Vidal Blanc (Royal White)
2024
Fireclay Cellars
Purple Martin
NV
Fireclay Cellars
“Methode Champenoise” Heirloom Series Brut Hard Sparkling Cider
NV
Gioia dell’Amore Cellars
Chardonnay
NV
Gioia dell’Amore Cellars
Smolder Cabernet Franc
NV
Gioia dell’Amore Cellars
“Barrel Aged” Mystique (Chambourcin)
NV
Golden Road Vineyards
Traminette
2023
Golden Road Vineyards
“Barrel Aged” Lola
2022
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
NC Reisling
2024
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
Malbec Rose
2024
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
Hair of the Dog
2023
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
Appalachian Bubbles
2024
Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery
“Barrel Aged” Cabernet Franc
2021
Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery
“Barrel Aged” Red Barn Blend
2023
Grove Vineyards & Winery
Strawberry
2022
Grove Vineyards & Winery
Block B
NV
Haze Gray Vineyards
Traminette Dry
2023
Haze Gray Vineyards
Traminette Semi-Sweet
2022
Haze Gray Vineyards
Petit Verdot
2020
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Scuppernong
2024
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Carolina Wildflower
2025
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Carlos
2023
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Southern White
2024
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Moondance Magnolia
2024
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Southern Pink
2024
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Loggerhead Red
2024
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Southern Red
2024
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Tarheel Red
2024
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Dangerous Waters Red
2024
JOLO Vineyards
Golden Hallows
2024
JOLO Vineyards
Pink
2024
JOLO Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
2022
JOLO Vineyards
Crimson Creek
2023
JOLO Vineyards
Cuvee Selection
2022
JOLO Vineyards
Jolotage Reserve
NV
JOLO Vineyards
Pilot Shadow
2023
JOLO Vineyards
Devil’s Hill
2022
JOLO Vineyards
Carolus XII
2022
JOLO Vineyards
Beach Bubbles
2024
JOLO Vineyards
Twinkles
2024
JOLO Vineyards
Muddy Paws
NV
JOLO Vineyards
“Barrel Fermented Reserve” Golden Hallow Reserve
2023
Linville Falls Winery
Sauvignon Blanc
2022
Linville Falls Winery
Malebc
2022
Noble Cider
English Cider – Lewis Creek Orchard
2024
Noble Cider
American Heirloom – Lewis Creek Orchard Reserve
2025
Noble Cider
Black & Gold – Lewis Creek Orchard Reserve
2024
Noble Cider
French Cidre – Lewis Creek Orchard Reserve
2024
Noble Cider
Royal Peach
2025
Noble Cider
Village Tart
2025
Point Lookout Vineyards
Sunset Rosé Wine
2022
Point Lookout Vineyards
Petit Verdot
2021
Point Lookout Vineyards
Where Shadows Play
2023
Point Lookout Vineyards
Bliss
2020
Point Lookout Vineyards
Reisling
2022
Point Lookout Vineyards
Pavillion
2020
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery
Vino Botanico – Peach and Orange Blossom
NV
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery
Vino Botanico – Watermelon and Mint
NV
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery
Vino Botanico – Strawberry and Basil
NV
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
Chardonnay
2023
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
Reisling
2024
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
White Blend
NV
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
Rose’
2024
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
NV
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
Founders Reserve
NV
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
Elevage
NV
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
Elevage Rouge
NV
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
Pearl D Blanc
2024
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
Sweet Vermouth Blanc
NV
Rayson Winery & Vineyards
Vidal Blanc
2024
Rock of Ages Winery
Flat River White
NV
Rock of Ages Winery
Triple Springs
NV
Rock of Ages Winery
Red Mountain Red
NV
Rock of Ages Winery
Blackberry Cobbler
NV
Rock of Ages Winery
Peach Cobbler
NV
Rock of Ages Winery
Cherry Crush
NV
Rock of Ages Winery
Green Apple Crisp
NV
Round Peak Vineyards
“Barrel Fermented” Petit Manseng
2024
Round Peak Vineyards
Tannat – 2X Bourbon Barrel Aged
2021
Round Peak Vineyards
2:1
2022
Round Peak Vineyards
Vidal on Skins
2024
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
“Barrel Fermented” Blanc
2024
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
Cabernet Franc
2023
Sanctuary Vineyards
Pearl
2024
Sanctuary Vineyards
Wildflowers
2024
Sanctuary Vineyards
Handcrafted Tempranillo
2023
Sanctuary Vineyards
Handcrafted Syrah
2023
Sanctuary Vineyards
Time and Tide
2021
Sanctuary Vineyards
Shipwreck
2023
Sanctuary Vineyards
Handcrafted Orange Albarino
2022
Sanctuary Vineyards
Grace
2024
Shadow Springs Vineyard
Rose
2024
Shadow Springs Vineyard
Cabernet Franc
2023
Shadow Springs Vineyard
Chambourcin
2023
Shelton Vineyards
Dry Reisling
2024
Shelton Vineyards
Reisling
2022
Shelton Vineyards
Cabernet Franc
2022
Shelton Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
2020
Shelton Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
2022
Shelton Vineyards
Merlot
2021
Shelton Vineyards
259 Tannat
2021
Shelton Vineyards
Sparkling Reisling
2022
Shelton Vineyards
Sparkling Chardonnay
2022
Shelton Vineyards
Port
2014
Shelton Vineyards
Port
2019
Skull Camp
Mead
NV
Slanted Window Tasting Station
Traminette
NV
Slanted Window Tasting Station
Chambourcin
2019
Slanted Window Tasting Station
Sangiovese
2021
Slanted Window Tasting Station
Blend
NV
Slanted Window Tasting Station
Pyment
NV
Stardust Cellars
Country Peach
NV
Stony Knoll Vineyards
Harvest Delight
NV
Stony Knoll Vineyards
Viognier
NV
Stony Knoll Vineyards
“Barrel Selection” Chambourcin
2024
Surry Cellars Reserve
“Estate Bottled” Albarino
2024
Williamson Mead and Brewing
Kvasir Mead
NV
Windsor Run Cellars
Traminette
2024
Windsor Run Cellars
Midnight Run
NV
Bronze Medals
Addison Farms Vineyard
Structure
2022
Addison Farms Vineyard
Jovis
2022
Bragging Rooster
Peachy-keen
NV
Curran Alexander Vineyards
Cabernet Franc
2021
Cauble Creek Vineyards
Otho Lin – Dry Red Muscadine Wine
2024
Childress Vineyards
“Cellar Select” Sauvignon Blanc
2024
Childress Vineyards
“Cellar Select” Dry Reisling
2022
Childress Vineyards
“Cellar Select” Traminette
2022
Childress Vineyards
Classic White
NV
Childress Vineyards
Classic Rose
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Cellar Select” Three Rose Wine
NV
Childress Vineyards
“Reserve” Cabernet Franc
2019
Childress Vineyards
Victory Cuvee
NV
Childress Vineyards
Jewel Dry Rose
NV
Childress Vineyards
Jewel Soft White
NV
Childress Vineyards
Muscadine Rose
NV
Christian Paul Vineyards
“Barrel Aged” Malbec
NV
Curran Alexander Vineyards
Traminette
2024
Cypress Bend Vineyards
Noble Rose
NV
Cypress Bend Vineyards
Jazzy Berry Red
NV
Gioia dell’Amore Cellars
Sauvignon Blanc
NV
Golden Road Vineyards
Petit Manseng
2024
Golden Road Vineyards
Sailor’s Delight
NV
Grandfather Vineyard &Winery
Full Circle
2024
Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery
“Barrel Aged” Chambourcin
2022
Grove Vineyards & Winery
Traminette
2023
Grove Vineyards & Winery
Cabernet Franc Reserve
2022
Grove Vineyards & Winery
Mead with Fruit
NV
Haze Gray Vineyards
Pinot Grigio
2022
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Electric Pelican
2023
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Noble
2023
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Mile High Chocolate Raspberry
2024
Hinnant Family Vineyards
Blackberry
2024
James Creek Cider House
Summer Gold
2024
JOLO Vineyards
JOLOTAGE
2023
Noble Cider
Mango Sorbet
2025
Noble Cider
Biltmore Blue Ridge Hard Cider
2024
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery
Vino Botanico – Pomegranate and Hibiscus
NV
Rock of Ages Winery
Old World Blend
NV
Rock of Ages Winery
Chateau White
NV
Rock of Ages Winery
Bushy Fork Red
NV
Round Peak Vineyards
2:1
2022
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
Rose
2024
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
Sugarloaf Mountain
NV
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
Black Bear
NV
Sanctuary Vineyards
Old Vine
2024
Shelton Vineyards
Family Reserve Chardonnay
2022
Shelton Vineyards
BIN 17
2022
Shelton Vineyards
Sauvignon Blanc
2022
Shelton Vineyards
Petit Manseng
2022
Shelton Vineyards
Icon
2021
Skull Camp Brewery
Golden Russet Carbonated Hard Apple
NV
Skull Camp Brewery
Limbertwig Hard Cider
NV
Skull Camp Brewery
Carbonated Peach Cider
NV
Slanted Window Tasting Station
Rose
NV
Stargazer Cider
Bellatrix Blue
NV
Stargazer Cider
Gemini
NV
Stargazer Cider
Mighty Hunter Hopped
NV
Surry Labs
“Methode Traditionnelle” Petit Manseng Pet-Nat
2024
Williamson Mead & Brewing
Debbie’s Dragon
NV