The 2016 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition, held Nov. 14 – 15, 2015, at NRG Center, awarded thousands of champion wines. The 2016 International Wine Competition judging boasted nearly 2,500 entries from approximately 20 different countries, including Chile, Croatia, France, New Zealand, and Portugal. The competition also received 181 entries from the 2016 featured region, The Pacific Northwest, which includes wine-making regions of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia. Texas wineries alone represented 267 entries.
The Top Texas Wine was awarded to Pedernales Cellars for their Texas Viognier 2014.
All champion wines will be auctioned at the Rodeo Uncorked! Champion Wine Auction and Dinner Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, and paired with competing dishes from top chefs at the Roundup and Best Bites Competition, Sunday, Feb. 21.
Visitors to the 2016 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo can enjoy a selection of award-winning wines by the glass or bottle at the Rodeo Uncorked! Champion Wine Garden, located in Carruth Plaza at NRG Park. For more information on tickets and events in the Champion Wine Garden, visit rodeohouston.com. All wine results can be seen at the HLSR website.
These are the results for the Texas wineries who were awarded medals:
| Award(s) | Wine Name | Class | Medal | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Barton Springs Winery Chardonnay, Texas, 2014 | Chardonnay unwooded ($16-$38) | S | Texas |
| Texas Class Champion | Becker Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Canada, Texas High Plains, 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($30-$40) | S | Texas |
| Becker Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Wilmeth, Texas High Plains, 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($30-$40) | B | Texas | |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Becker Vineyards Fleur Sauvage, Texas High Plains, 2012 | Chenin Blanc Dry, Demi Sec and Moelleux ($6-$20) | S | Texas |
| Reserve Class Champion, Texas Reserve Class Champion | Becker Vineyards Jolie Rose, Texas, 2014 | Dry Rose and White Zin ($16-$30) | S | Texas |
| Becker Vineyards Malbec Reserve, Texas, 2012 | New or Old World Malbec ($24 - $70) | B | Texas | |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Becker Vineyards Provencal Rose, Texas Hill Country, 2014 | Dry Rose and White Zin ($10-$15) | S | Texas |
| Becker Vineyards Raven Malbec, Texas Hill Country, 2013 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($35-$125) | B | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Becker Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, White Wing, Texas Hill Country, 2014 | Sauvignon Blanc and SB-Dom all ($20-$45) | S | Texas |
| Becker Vineyards Tempranillo Reserve, Texas, 2013 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($15-$26) | G | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Becker Vineyards Vintage Port, Texas, 2012 | Red Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40) | S | Texas |
| Becker Vineyards Viognier Reserve, Texas High Plains, 2014 | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) ($18-$34) | S | Texas | |
| Bending Branch Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains, 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($30-$40) | B | Texas | |
| Bending Branch Winery Charbono, Zentner Vineyard, Sierra Foothills, 2012 | Other Italian Red Varietals and Blends ($11-$60) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Texas Class Champion | Bending Branch Winery Comfortage Hoover Valley, Texas Hill Country, 2014 | Old or New World Rhone-style Whites or blends ($15-$32) | G | Texas |
| Texas Class Champion | Bending Branch Winery Estate Cuvee, Texas Hill Country, 2012 | Other Red Wines ($16-$50) | S | Texas |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Bending Branch Winery Malbec, Newsom, Texas High Plains, 2012 | New or Old World Malbec ($24 - $70) | S | Texas |
| Bending Branch Winery Old Vine Petite Sirah Shell Creek, Paso Robles, 2012 | Petite Sirah ($16 - $45) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Bending Branch Winery Picpoul Blanc Hall Ranch, Carneros, 2014 | Other Dry White ($16-48) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Bending Branch Winery Souzao Silvaspoons, Alta Mesa, NV | Other Red Wines ($16-$50) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Bending Branch Winery Souzao Zentner Vineyards, Sierra Foothills, NV | Other Red Wines ($16-$50) | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Bending Branch Winery Tannat EM, Bella Collina, Paso Robles, 2012 | Tannat ($20-$45) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Bending Branch Winery Tannat RF, Bella Collina , Paso Robles, 2012 | Tannat ($20-$45) | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Reserve Class Champion | Bending Branch Winery Tannat RF, Silvaspoons, Alta Mesa, 2011 | Tannat ($20-$45) | G | U.S. (not including Texas) |
| Texas Class Champion | Bending Branch Winery Tannat, Texas High Plains, 2012 | Tannat ($20-$45) | S | Texas |
| Bending Branch Winery Tempranillo, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains, 2012 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50) | G | Texas | |
| Bending Branch Winery Viognier, Riven Rock, Texas Hill Country, 2014 | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) ($18-$34) | S | Texas | |
| Bernhardt Winery Aggie Blush, U.S., NV | Sweet Rose and White Zin (> 1% RS) ($5-$20) | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Bernhardt Winery Pinot Grigio, U.S., 2014 | Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio ($16-$25) | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Bernhardt Winery Red Blend, Sarah, U.S., NV | New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Bernhardt Winery Vin du Soliel, U.S., NV | Other Sweet White (not fortified > 4.1% RS) ($10-$35) | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Bingham Family Vineyards Chardonnay, Texas High Plains, 2014 | Chardonnay unwooded ($16-$38) | S | Texas | |
| Bingham Family Vineyards Cloudburst White, Texas High Plains, 2014 | Italian White Varieties/Blends ($13 - $24) | S | Texas | |
| Bingham Family Vineyards Dugout Cabernet-Merlot Blend, Texas High Plains, NV | New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34) | G | Texas | |
| Bingham Family Vineyards Mourvedre, Turnrow, Texas High Plains, 2014 | Mourvedre and Mourvedre-based Blends ($15-$30) | B | Texas | |
| Bingham Family Vineyards Roussanne, Texas High Plains, 2014 | Old or New World Rhone-style Whites or blends ($15-$32) | B | Texas | |
| Bingham Family Vineyards Trebbiano White, Texas High Plains, 2014 | Italian White Varieties/Blends ($13 - $24) | S | Texas | |
| Reserve Class Champion, Texas Reserve Class Champion | Bingham Family Vineyards Vermentino White, Texas High Plains, 2014 | Italian White Varieties/Blends ($13 - $24) | G | Texas |
| Bingham Family Vineyards Viognier, Texas High Plains, 2014 | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) ($18-$34) | B | Texas | |
| Braman Winery Meritage, Eaglefire Reserve, Texas High Plains, 2010 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($8-$15) | B | Texas | |
| Braman Winery Sparkles Mimosa Fruit, California, NV | Flavored Vinifera Based Wines | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Class Champion | Braman Winery Sparkles Pecan Moscato d'Asti, California Central Coast, NV | Sparkling-flavored ($10-$15) | G | U.S. (not including Texas) |
| Braman Winery Sparkles Pink Flamingo Fruit, California Central Coast, NV | Flavored Vinifera Based Wines | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Brennan Vineyards Buffalo Roam, Texas, 2012 | Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends ($9-$70) | S | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Brennan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Texas, 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($25-$29) | S | Texas |
| Brennan Vineyards Lily, Reserve, Texas, 2014 | Other Dry White ($16-48) | B | Texas | |
| Brennan Vineyards Mourvdre Dry Ros, Comanche County, 2014 | Dry Rose and White Zin ($16-$30) | S | Texas | |
| Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class Champion | Brennan Vineyards Super Nero, Comanche County, 2012 | Other Italian Red Varietals and Blends ($11-$60) | DG | Texas |
| Reserve Class Champion, Texas Reserve Class Champion | Brennan Vineyards Tempranillo, Reserve, Texas, 2013 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50) | DG | Texas |
| Class Champion, Texas Class Champion | Brennan Vineyards Tempranillo, Texas, 2013 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50) | DG | Texas |
| Brennan Vineyards Viognier, Reserve, Texas, 2014 | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) ($18-$34) | B | Texas | |
| Brennan Vineyards Winemakers Choice, Texas, NV | Other Red Wines ($16-$50) | B | Texas | |
| Brushy Creek Vineyards Merlot, Texas, NV | Merlot and Merlot based blends ($21-$30) | B | Texas | |
| Brushy Creek Vineyards Orange Moscato, Klassen Vineyards, Texas, 2012 | Other Sweet White (not fortified > 4.1% RS) ($10-$35) | B | Texas | |
| Brushy Creek Vineyards Trebbiano Dry, Bingham Family Vineyards, Texas 2014 | Italian White Varieties/Blends ($13 - $24) | S | Texas | |
| Cork This! Winery Alcoholiday Fruit, U.S., NV | Flavored Vinifera Based Wines | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Cork This! Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Winery One Night Stand, U.S., NV | Cabernet Sauvignon ($20-$24) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Cork This! Winery Chardonnay, Staycation, U.S., NV | Chardonnay all/part in barrels ($14-$15) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Cork This! Winery Irreconcilable Differences Syrah, U.S., NV | Syrah or Shiraz ($7-$15) | G | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Cork This! Winery Riesling, Red Neck Retreat, American, NV | Riesling-Sweet (> 4% RS; Spat/Aus ) ($7-$28) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Cork This! Winery Sauvignon Blanc Winery Blonde, U.S., NV | Sauvignon Blanc and SB-Dom all ($16-$19) | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Cork This! Winery Senoritas Loco Fruit, U.S. NV | Flavored Vinifera Based Wines | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Cork This! Winery Zinfandel, Party On Your Palate, American, NV | Zinfandel/Primativo ($16-$24) | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Driftwood Estate Winery Alamo Red, American, 2013 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34) | G | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Driftwood Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, U.S., 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($30-$40) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Driftwood Estate Winery Chardonnay, Texas Hill Country, 2015 | Chardonnay unwooded ($16-$38) | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class Champion | Driftwood Estate Winery Cuvee' Blanc, Texas Hill Country, 2015 | Chenin Blanc Dry, Demi Sec and Moelleux ($6-$20) | G | Texas |
| Driftwood Estate Winery Dry Rose, Texas Hill Country, 2015 | Dry Rose and White Zin ($16-$30) | S | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Driftwood Estate Winery Longhorn Red, Texas, 2013 | Cab-Syrah or Syrah-Cab Blends ($19-69) | S | Texas |
| Driftwood Estate Winery Merlot, U.S., 2013 | Merlot and Merlot based blends ($21-$30) | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Class Champion, Texas Class Champion | Driftwood Estate Winery Orange Muscat, Texas High Plains, 2015 | Other Sweet White (not fortified > 4.1% RS) ($10-$35) | S | Texas |
| Driftwood Estate Winery Sangiovese, Texas, 2013 | New World Sangiovese and Blends ($15-$35) | S | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Driftwood Estate Winery Syrah, Texas Hill Country, 2013 | Syrah or Shiraz ($25-$100) | S | Texas |
| Driftwood Estate Winery Viognier, Texas Hill Country, 2015 | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) ($18-$34) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Duchman Family Winery Canto Felice White, Hill Country/ High Plains, NV | Other Sweet White (not fortified > 4.1% RS) ($10-$35) | B | Texas | |
| Duchman Family Winery Salt Lick Cellars BBQ Red, High Plains/Hill Country, NV | New World Sangiovese and Blends ($15-$35) | B | Texas | |
| Duchman Family Winery Salt Lick Cellars BBQWhite, High Plains/Hill Country, NV | Italian White Varieties/Blends ($13 - $24) | S | Texas | |
| Duchman Family Winery Trebbiano White, High Plains, 2012 | Italian White Varieties/Blends ($13 - $24) | S | Texas | |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Eden Hill Winery Aglianico Red, Texas High Plains, 2014 | Other Italian Red Varietals and Blends ($11-$60) | S | Texas |
| Eden Hill Winery Charmant Rose, Texas, 2014 | Dry Rose and White Zin ($16-$30) | B | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Eden Hill Winery Divine Red Tempranillo Blend, Texas, 2014 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($15-$26) | DG | Texas |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Eden Hill Winery Garden Red, Texas, NV | Sweet Red (< 14% alcohol) | S | Texas |
| Eden Hill Winery Roussanne, Winemaker's Reserve, Texas High Plains, 2014 | Old or New World Rhone-style Whites or blends ($15-$32) | S | Texas | |
| Eden Hill Winery Temptation Sparkling Wine, Texas, 2014 | Sparkling Extra Dry, Sec, Demi Sec and Doux($10-$15) | B | Texas | |
| Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class Champion | Fall Creek Vineyards Chardonnay, Texas Hill Country, 2014 | Chardonnay unwooded ($16-$38) | G | Texas |
| Class Champion; Texas Class Champion | Fall Creek Vineyards Grenache Rose, Texas Hill Country, 2015 | Dry Rose and White Zin ($16-$30) | G | Texas |
| Fall Creek Vineyards Red Blend, Texas Hill Country, 2012 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34) | S | Texas | |
| Fall Creek Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Texas, 2015 | Sauvignon Blanc and SB-Dom all ($20-$45) | B | Texas | |
| Class Champion; Texas Class Champion | Fall Creek Vineyards Terroir Reflection Series GSM, Texas Hill Country, 2013 | Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends ($9-$70) | DG | Texas |
| Fall Creek Vineyards Terroir Reflection Series Tempranillo, Salt Lick Vineyards, Texas Hill Country, 2012 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50) | S | Texas | |
| Fat Ass Ranch And Winery Country Peach, U.S., NV | Flavored Vinifera Based Wines | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Fiesta Winery Country Road Red Wine, U.S., NV | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50) | S | Texas | |
| Fiesta Winery Side Saddle White Blend, U.S., 2014 | Other Dry White ($16-48) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Class Champion; Texas Class Champion | Flat Creek Estate Blanc du Bois, Texas, 2014 | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses ($14-$30) | S | Texas |
| Class Champion; Texas Class Champion | Flat Creek Estate Montepulciano, Texas Hill Country, 2012 | New World Sangiovese and Blends ($15-$35) | DG | Texas |
| Flat Creek Estate Rose, Texas, 2014 | Dry Rose and White Zin ($16-$30) | S | Texas | |
| Flat Creek Estate Super Texan, Reserve, Texas High Plains, 2012 | New World Sangiovese and Blends ($15-$35) | S | Texas | |
| Georgetown Winery Blueberry, Texas, NV | Fruit Wines | B | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Georgetown Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Milam County, NV | Cabernet Sauvignon ($16-$19) | S | Texas |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Georgetown Winery Cranberry, Milam County, NV | Flavored Vinifera Based Wines | S | Texas |
| Georgetown Winery Funky Monkey, Milam County, NV | Flavored Vinifera Based Wines | S | Texas | |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Georgetown Winery Jubilee Reserve, Milam County, NV | Red Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40) | S | Texas |
| Georgetown Winery Lone Star Gold - Peach, Central Texas, NV | Fruit Wines | B | Texas | |
| Georgetown Winery Merlot, Milam County, NV | Merlot and Merlot based blends ($16-$20) | B | Texas | |
| Georgetown Winery Ruby Red Reserve, Milam County, NV | Red Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40) | B | Texas | |
| Class Champion; Texas Class Champion | Georgetown Winery Sangria,Texas, NV | Sangria | S | Texas |
| Georgetown Winery Tempranillo, Milam County, NV | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($15-$26) | S | Texas | |
| Georgetown Winery Texas Gold Rush - Blackberry, Central Texas, NV | Flavored Vinifera Based Wines | B | Texas | |
| Class Champion, Texas Class Champion | Griffin Meadery Ambrosia, Texas, NV | Mead and Mead-Flavored (including Chocolate) | G | Texas |
| Haak Vineyards Amorcito Sweet Blush, Texas, NV | Sweet Rose and White Zin (> 1% RS) ($5-$20) | S | Texas | |
| Class Champion, Texas Class Champion | Haak Vineyards Blanc Du Bois Madeira, Texas, 2013 | Non Vitis Vinifera Fortified ($18-$44) | G | Texas |
| Haak Vineyards Blanc Du Bois Port, Texas, 2012 | Liqueur/Sherry/Madiera/oxidized fortified white ($19-$40) | B | Texas | |
| Reserve Class Champion, Texas Reserve Class Champion | Haak Vineyards Blanc Du Bois, Estate, Texas, 2015 | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses ($14-$30) | S | Texas |
| Haak Vineyards Blanc Du Bois, Semisweet, Texas, 2014 | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses ($14-$30) | B | Texas | |
| Haak Vineyards Blanc Du Bois, Sweet, Texas, 2014 | Other Sweet White (not fortified > 4.1% RS) ($10-$35) | B | Texas | |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Haak Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Texas, 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($20-$24) | S | Texas |
| Haak Vineyards Madeira, Jacquez, Texas, 2011 | Non Vitis Vinifera Fortified ($18-$44) | B | Texas | |
| Haak Vineyards Madeira, Jacquez,Thomas Jefferson Series, Texas, 2011 | Non Vitis Vinifera Fortified ($18-$44) | S | Texas | |
| Haak Vineyards Malbec, Texas, 2014 | New or Old World Malbec ($16-20) | B | Texas | |
| Haak Vineyards Tawny, Reserve, Texas, NV | Red Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40) | S | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Haak Vineyards Tempranillo, Texas, 2014 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($15-$26) | DG | Texas |
| Houston Winery Boomtown Blanc, Texas, 2014 | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses ($14-$30) | B | Texas | |
| Joseph Braman Merlot, Napa Valley, 2010 | Merlot and Merlot based blends ($21-$30) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Joseph Braman Sweet Red, Texas, NV | Sweet Red (< 14% alcohol) | S | Texas | |
| Kerrville Hills Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Gold, Lake County, 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($30-$40) | G | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Kerrville Hills Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Purple Cab, Lake County, Ca, 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($30-$40) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Kerrville Hills Winery Merlot, Just Chillin', Lake County, 2010 | Merlot and Merlot based blends ($32 -$75) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Kerrville Hills Winery Merlot, Just Hangin', Lake County, 2010 | Merlot and Merlot based blends ($32 -$75) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Kerrville Hills Winery Petite Sirah, Bleue, Clear Lake, 2012 | Petite Sirah ($16 - $45) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Kerrville Hills Winery Petite Sirah, Fushia, Clear Lake, 2012 | Petite Sirah ($16 - $45) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Kerrville Hills Winery Petite Sirah, L'Or, Clear Lake, 2012 | Petite Sirah ($16 - $45) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Kerrville Hills Winery Rouge, Clear Lake, 2012 | Petite Sirah ($16 - $45) | G | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Kiepersol Estates Arize, Texas, 2012 | Other Red Wines ($16-$50) | B | Texas | |
| Kiepersol Estates Barrel No. 33 Texas Wish, Texas, 2010 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34) | S | Texas | |
| Class Champion; Texas Class Champion | Kiepersol Estates Mengsel, Texas, 2011 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34) | DG | Texas |
| Texas Class Champion | Kiepersol Estates Syrah, Texas, 2012 | Syrah or Shiraz ($7-$15) | S | Texas |
| La Fuente Carmenere, Maule Valley, 2014 | Carmenere ($15-$25) | B | Chile | |
| La Fuente Savignon Blanc, Maule Valley, 2014 | Sauvignon Blanc and SB-Dom all ($13-$15) | S | Chile | |
| Lakeview Winery Cabernet Sauvingon, Texas, NV | Cabernet Sauvignon ($20-$24) | S | Texas | |
| Lakeview Winery Minnie Lee's Delight, Texas, NV | Flavored Vinifera Based Wines | B | Texas | |
| Lakeview Winery Viognier, Texas, NV | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) ($18-$34) | B | Texas | |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Lakeview Winery Windy Point, Texas, NV | Tawny Port and other oxidized red fortified wine ($17-$65) | S | Texas |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Llano Estacado Winery 1836 Red, Texas, 2010 | Cab-Syrah or Syrah-Cab Blends ($19-69) | S | Texas |
| Llano Estacado Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Texas, 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($11-$13) | B | Texas | |
| Llano Estacado Winery Chardonnay, Cellar Reserve, Texas, 2014 | Chardonnay all/part in barrels ($16-$19) | B | Texas | |
| Llano Estacado Winery Moscato, U.S., 2014 | Moscato Still and Sweet ($5-$25) | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Llano Estacado Winery Port, Cellar Select, Texas, NV | Tawny Port and other oxidized red fortified wine ($17-$65) | B | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Llano Estacado Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Texas, 2014 | Sauvignon Blanc and SB-Dom all ($6-$12) | S | Texas |
| Texas Class Champion | Llano Estacado Winery Signature Rose, Texas, 2014 | Dry Rose and White Zin ($10-$15) | S | Texas |
| Llano Estacado Winery Signature White, Texas, 2014 | Other Semi-dry White (1%-4% RS,not fortified)($3-$24) | B | Texas | |
| Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class Champion | Llano Estacado Winery Viognier, Texas, 2014 | Viognier (less than 1.% RS) ($8 - $15) | S | Texas |
| Llano Estacado Winery Viva Rosso, Italy, NV | Sparkling Red-All ($10-$20) | S | Italy | |
| Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class Champion | Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards Besitos de Chocolate, Texas, 2014 | Flavored Vinifera Based Wines | S | Texas |
| Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class Champion | Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards Blanco Grande, Texas, 2014 | Other Dry White ($16-48) | S | Texas |
| Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Texas High Plains, 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($42-$59) | B | Texas | |
| Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards Sangiovese, Texican, Texas High Plains, 2014 | New World Sangiovese and Blends ($15-$35) | S | Texas | |
| Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards Texas Torte, Texas, 2006 | Red Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40) | S | Texas | |
| Lost Oak Merlot, Diamante Doble, Texas High Plains, 2014 | Merlot and Merlot based blends ($21-$30) | B | Texas | |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Lost Oak Saku White, Texas High Plains, 2014 | Other Semi-dry White (1%-4% RS,not fortified)($3-$24) | S | Texas |
| Lost Oak Tempranillo, Texas High Plains, 2014 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($15-$26) | S | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Lost Oak Vintage Lane Oranginal Vin, Texas High Plains, 2014 | Other Dry White ($8-$15) | S | Texas |
| Messina Hof Blanc Du Bois, Brut, Texas, 2014 | Non Vitis Vinifera Sparkling-All | B | Texas | |
| Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Cabernet Franc, Private Reserve,Texas, 2013 | Cabernet Franc ($15-$55) | S | Texas |
| Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Cabernet Sauvignon, Barrel Cuvee,Texas, 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($6-$10) | S | Texas |
| Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof DRZ, Texas, NV | Zinfandel/Primativo Based Blends | S | Texas |
| Reserve Class Champion, Texas Reserve Class Champion | Messina Hof Ebony Port of Call, Texas, NV | Non Vitis Vinifera Red ($15-$20) | S | Texas |
| Messina Hof Gewurztraminer, Private Reserve, Texas, 2014 | Gewurztraminer Dry and Semi Dry ($6-$20) | B | Texas | |
| Messina Hof Late Harvest Moscato, Glory Mistella, Texas, NV | Other Sweet White (not fortified > 4.1% RS) ($10-$35) | B | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Late Harvest Riesling, Angel, Texas, NV | Riesling-Sweet (> 4% RS; Spat/Aus ) ($7-$28) | S | Texas |
| Messina Hof Malbec, Private Reserve, Texas, 2014 | New or Old World Malbec ($16-20) | B | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Merlot, Barrel Cuvee, Texas, 2014 | Merlot and Merlot based blends ($5-$11) | G | Texas |
| Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Merlot, Private Reserve, Texas, 2012 | Merlot and Merlot based blends ($16-$20) | G | Texas |
| Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Moscato, Texas, 2014 | Moscato Still and Sweet ($5-$25) | S | Texas |
| Class Champion; Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Mourvedre, Artist Series,Texas, 2013 | Mourvedre and Mourvedre-based Blends ($15-$30) | S | Texas |
| Messina Hof Orange Muscat, Mistella, Texas, 2015 | Flavored Vinifera Based Wines | B | Texas | |
| Messina Hof Papa Paulo Port, Private Reserve, Messina Hof Vineyard, 2012 | Red Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40) | S | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Paulo Blend, Texas, 2011 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($35-$125) | G | Texas |
| Reserve Class Champion, Texas Reserve Class Champion | Messina Hof Paulo Port, Texas, 2013 | Non Vitis Vinifera Fortified ($18-$44) | S | Texas |
| Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Petite Verdot, Private Reserve, Texas, 2014 | Petite Verdot ($17-$35) | S | Texas |
| Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Pinot Grigio, Texas, 2015 | Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio ($3-$10) | S | Texas |
| Messina Hof Pinot Noir, Private Reserve, Texas, 2014 | New World Pinot Noir ($16-$20) | B | Texas | |
| Messina Hof Reflections of Love, Texas, 2014 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34) | G | Texas | |
| Messina Hof Riesling, Father and Son, Texas, 2014 | Riesling-Semi dry(1.2% - 3.9% RS) from The Pacific Northwest | B | Texas | |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Messina Hof Rose, Sophia Marie, Texas, 2014 | Dry Rose and White Zin ($10-$15) | S | Texas |
| Messina Hof Sangiovese, Artist Series, Texas, 2014 | New World Sangiovese and Blends ($15-$35) | S | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Shiraz, Private Reserve, Texoma, 2012 | Syrah or Shiraz ($16 - $24) | S | Texas |
| Messina Hof Tawny Port, Messina Hof Vineyard, NV | Non Vitis Vinifera Fortified ($18-$44) | S | Texas | |
| Messina Hof Tempranillo, Private Reserve, Texas, 2014 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($15-$26) | G | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Messina Hof Zinfandel, Paulo, Texas, 2011 | Zinfandel/Primativo ($25-$60) | S | Texas |
| Nice Winery Blanc, Texas, NV | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses ($14-$30) | B | Texas | |
| Nice Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Notorious, Howell Mountain, 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($60-$195) | G | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Nice Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Testamento, Lujan De Cuyo, 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($20-$24) | S | Argentina | |
| Nice Winery Malbec, Reserve, Lujan De Cuyo, 2011 | New or Old World Malbec ($24 - $70) | S | Argentina | |
| Nice Winery Nice Petite Sirah, St. Helena, 2012 | Petite Sirah ($16 - $45) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Nice Winery Pinot Noir, Notorious, Russian River Valley, 2012 | New World Pinot Noir ($31-$49) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Nice Winery Sparkling, Lujan De Cuyo, 2012 | Sparkling Extra Dry, Sec, Demi Sec and Doux($10-$15) | B | Argentina | |
| Nice Winery The Stag Blend, Central Coast, 2012 | Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends ($9-$70) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Peach Creek Vineyards Tesoro Rojo, Texas, 2013 | Non Vitis Vinifera Red ($15-$20) | B | Texas | |
| Peach Creek Vineyards Valiente, Texas, 2012 | Non Vitis Vinifera Red ($15-$20) | B | Texas | |
| Top Texas Wine, Texas Reserve Class Champion | Pedernales Cellars GSM, Texas, 2013 | Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends ($9-$70) | S | Texas |
| Pedernales Cellars Tempranillo, Reserve, Texas, 2013 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50) | S | Texas | |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Pedernales Cellars Viognier, Reserve, Texas, 2014 | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) ($18-$34) | S | Texas |
| Class Champion, Texas Class Champion | Pedernales Cellars Viognier, Texas, 2014 | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) ($18-$34) | DG | Texas |
| Pelle Legna Vineyards Essenza, Texas, 2011 | Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends ($9-$70) | S | Texas | |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Pillar Bluff Vineyards Red Blend, Texas Hill Country, 2013 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34) | G | Texas |
| Texas Class Champion | Pilot Knob Vineyard Chardonnay, Texas Hill Country, 2014 | Chardonnay all/part in barrels ($32-$90) | S | Texas |
| Pilot Knob Vineyard Franco-Rojo, Texas, 2013 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34) | B | Texas | |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Pilot Knob Vineyard Sweet Rose', Texas, 2014 | Sweet Rose and White Zin (> 1% RS) ($5-$20) | S | Texas |
| Pleasant Hill Winery Blanc Du Bois, Texas, NV | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses ($14-$30) | B | Texas | |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Pleasant Hill Winery Collina Bianca, Texas, NV | Other Dry White ($8-$15) | S | Texas |
| Texas Class Champion | Pleasant Hill Winery Portejas Blanco, Texas, NV | Liqueur/Sherry/Madiera/oxidized fortified white ($19-$40) | S | Texas |
| Pleasant Hill Winery Rosso Forte, Texas, NV | Red Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40) | B | Texas | |
| Pontotoc Vineyard San Fernando Academy, Texas Hill Contry 2014 | Other Red Wines ($16-$50) | B | Texas | |
| Pontotoc Vineyard Smoothing Iron Mountain, Mason County, 2014 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50) | S | Texas | |
| Pontotoc Vineyard Tempranillo, Estate, Mason County, 2014 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50) | S | Texas | |
| Red Caboose Winery Lenoir, Texas, 2012 | Other Red Wines ($16-$50) | B | Texas | |
| Red Caboose Winery Lenoir/Tempranillo, Texas, 2012 | Other Red Wines ($16-$50) | B | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Red Caboose Winery Malbec, Texas, 2012 | New or Old World Malbec ($24 - $70) | S | Texas |
| Red Caboose Winery Merlot, U.S., 2010 | Merlot and Merlot based blends ($21-$30) | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Red Caboose Winery Range Rider, Texas, 2011 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($15-$26) | S | Texas | |
| Red Caboose Winery Rolling Red, Texas, 2011 | Other Red Wines ($16-$50) | B | Texas | |
| Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class Champion | Red Caboose Winery Some Of That Red, Texas, NV | Tawny Port and other oxidized red fortified wine ($17-$65) | G | Texas |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Red Caboose Winery Syrah, Quickdraw, Texas, 2012 | Syrah or Shiraz ($16 - $24) | S | Texas |
| Class Champion, Texas Class Champion | Red Caboose Winery Tempranillo, La Reina,Texas, 2012 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($15-$26) | DG | Texas |
| Reserve Class Champion, Texas Class Champion | Red Caboose Winery Touriga Nacional, Texas, 2012 | Iberian Red Blends ($11-$68) | G | Texas |
| Saddlehorn Winery Black Spanish Dessert, Texas, NV | Red Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40) | S | Texas | |
| Saddlehorn Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, U.S., 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($25-$29) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Saddlehorn Winery Happy Trails, U.S., NV | Riesling - Semi-dry (1.2% - 3.9 % RS) ($6-$17) | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Saddlehorn Winery Malbec, U.S., 2014 | New or Old World Malbec ($24 - $70) | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Saddlehorn Winery Riesling, U.S., NV | Riesling - Dry (1% or less RS) ($9-$17) | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Saddlehorn Winery Sunset, Texas, NV | Liqueur/Sherry/Madiera/oxidized fortified white ($19-$40) | B | Texas | |
| Saddlehorn Winery Tempranillo, U.S., 2014 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50) | DG | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Singing Water Vineyards Freedom, Texas/California, 2013 | Cab-Syrah or Syrah-Cab Blends ($19-69) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Singing Water Vineyards Merlot, Texas/California, 2013 | Merlot and Merlot based blends ($21-$30) | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Singing Water Vineyards Vintner's Reserve, Texas/Calfornia, 2012 | New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($35-$125) | G | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Solaro Estate Winery Miscela Cellar Reserve, Texas Hill Country, 2014 | Other Italian Red Varietals and Blends ($11-$60) | B | Italy | |
| Spicewood Vineyards Chardonnay, Texas Hill Country, 2014 | Chardonnay all/part in barrels ($16-$19) | B | Texas | |
| Spicewood Vineyards Grenache, Horse Heaven Hills, 2013 | Grenache/ Grenache based blends ($16-48) | B | Pacific Northwest | |
| Spicewood Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2013 | New World Pinot Noir ($31-$49) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Texas Class Champion | Spicewood Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Texas Hill Country, 2014 | Sauvignon Blanc and SB-Dom all ($16-$19) | S | Texas |
| Spicewood Vineyards Tempranillo Rose, Texas High Plains, 2014 | Dry Rose and White Zin ($16-$30) | B | Texas | |
| Spicewood Vineyards The Good Guy Red Table Wine, Texas Hill Country, 2013 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50) | S | Texas | |
| Spicewood Vineyards Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, 2013 | Zinfandel/Primativo ($25-$60) | S | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Class Champion, Texas Class Champion | Stone House Vineyard Claros, Reserve, Texas Hill Country, 2013 | Non Vitis Vinifera Red ($15-$20) | G | Texas |
| Stone House Vineyard The Survivor, Barossa, 2012 | Grenache/ Grenache based blends ($16-48) | G | Australia | |
| Texas Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate, Kick Butt Cab, Texas Hill Country, 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon ($20-$24) | B | Texas | |
| Texas Hills Vineyard Cinque Vino Rosso Estate, Texas Hill Country, 2013 | Other Rhone-style Varietals and Blends ($9-$70) | S | Texas | |
| Texas Hills Vineyard Orange Moscato, Newsome Vineyard, Texas High Plains, 2012 | Muscat- Very Sweet ($16-$24) | B | Texas | |
| Texas Hills Vineyard Port Rubino, Estate, Texas Hill Country, 2011 | Red Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40) | B | Texas | |
| Texas Hills Vineyard Tempranillo, Toro De Tejas, Newsome Vineyard, Texas High Plains, 2011 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($15-$26) | S | Texas | |
| Texas Star Winery Sunset Red, Texas, NV | New World Sangiovese and Blends ($15-$35) | B | U.S. (not including Texas) | |
| Texas Class Champion | Thirsty Mule Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Texas, NV | Cabernet Sauvignon ($20-$24) | S | Texas |
| Texas Class Champion | Thirsty Mule Winery Malbec, Liberty Hill, Texas, NV | New or Old World Malbec ($16-20) | S | Texas |
| Thirsty Mule Winery Merlot, Texas, NV | Merlot and Merlot based blends ($16-$20) | B | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Thirsty Mule Winery Sweet Blush, Milam County, NV | Sweet Rose and White Zin (> 1% RS) ($5-$20) | S | Texas |
| Thirsty Mule Winery Sweet Mule, Texas, NV | Red Port/Port-style (glass-aged, <5years wood) ($12-$40) | S | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Thirsty Mule Winery Sweet Red, Milam County, NV | Sweet Red (< 14% alcohol) | S | Texas |
| Water 2 Wine Cinq Geos, NV | New World Bordeaux Blend Red/Meritage($16-$34) | G | Other | |
| Water 2 Wine Sauvignon Blanc, NV | Sauvignon Blanc and SB-Dom all ($13-$15) | B | Other | |
| Class Champion, Texas Class Champion | Wedding Oak Winery Bridal Veil, Texas High Plains, 2014 | Italian White Varieties/Blends ($13 - $24) | G | Texas |
| Wedding Oak Winery Harmony Ridge, Texas, 2012 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50) | B | Texas | |
| Wedding Oak Winery Ros, Texas High Plains, 2014 | Dry Rose and White Zin ($16-$30) | B | Texas | |
| Wedding Oak Winery Sangiovese, Texas Hill Country, 2013 | New World Sangiovese and Blends ($15-$35) | S | Texas | |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Wedding Oak Winery Sangiovese, Texas, 2013 | New World Sangiovese and Blends ($15-$35) | G | Texas |
| Texas Reserve Class Champion | Wedding Oak Winery Terre Blanc, Texas, 2014 | Old or New World Rhone-style Whites or blends ($15-$32) | S | Texas |
| Wedding Oak Winery Tioja, Texas Hill Country, 2013 | New World Tempranillo and Blends ($27-$50) | B | Texas | |
| Wedding Oak Winery Tre Vi, Texas, 2014 | Other Dry White ($16-48) | B | Texas | |
| Wedding Oak Winery Viognier, Texas Hill Country, 2014 | Viognier (less than 1.5% RS) ($18-$34) | B | Texas | |
| Whistling Duck Winery Pura Vida, Texas, 2014 | Moscato Still and Sweet ($5-$25) | B | Texas | |
| Texas Class Champion | Whistling Duck Winery Viognier,Texas, 2014 | Other Semi-dry White (1%-4% RS,not fortified)($3-$24) | S | Texas |
| Wild Stallion Vineyards Blanc Du Bois Dry, Texas Gulf Coast, 2014 | Non Vitis Vinifera Whites and Roses ($14-$30) | B | Texas |
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