The 2016 San Francisco International Wine Competition results are located here.
The 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (SFCWC) received 7,162 entries this year. This is the highest number of wine entries seen to date, shattering 2015’s previous record of 6,417 entries from 28 states. Submissions came pouring in from across the nation, from independent winemakers and boutique wineries to large scale producers. All the results can be seen on the website winejudging.com
Perissos Vineyard and Winery received two Best of Class awards for their 2014 Aglianico and 2014 Montepulciano. Bell Springs Winery, Grape Creek Vineyards, Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards, and Perissos Vineyard and Winery received Double Gold medals.
For more information on Perissos Vineyard and Winery’s winning wines, please see the Post on our Facebook page.
Following are the Texas wineries who won medals.
| Winery | Class | Vintage | AVA | Vineyard | Varietal | Price | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Springs | All Other Red Varietals | 2013 | Paso Robles, Willow Creek District | Tannat | $30.00 | Double Gold | |
| Bending Branch Winery | All Other Red Varietals | 2012 | Texas High Plains | Tannat | $30.00 | Silver | |
| Bending Branch Winery | All Other Red Varietals | NV | California, Sierra Foothills | Zentner Vineyards | Souzao | $32.00 | Bronze |
| Bending Branch Winery | All Other Red Varietals | 2012 | California, Sierra Foothills | Zentner Vineyards | Charbono | $50.00 | Bronze |
| Bending Branch Winery | Other White Varietals | 2014 | Texas Hill Country | Hoover Valley Vineyards | Roussanne | $28.00 | Bronze |
| Brennan Vineyards | All Other Red Varietals | 2012 | Texas | Super Nero, Nero d'Avola | $26.00 | Silver | |
| Brennan Vineyards | All Red Blends - $35.00 - $39.99 | NV | Texas | W - Winemaker's Choice | $38.00 | Bronze | |
| Brennan Vineyards | Cab Sauv - $23.00 - $26.99 | 2013 | Texas | Cabernet Sauvignon | $26.00 | Bronze | |
| Brennan Vineyards | Dry Rose/Blush - RS <.2499 | 2014 | Texas | Newburg Vineyard | Mourvedre Dry Rose | $20.00 | Silver |
| Brennan Vineyards | Tempranillo - $25.00 and above | 2013 | Texas | Tempranillo | $32.00 | Bronze | |
| Brennan Vineyards | Viognier - $25.00 and above | 2014 | Texas | Viognier | $25.00 | Bronze | |
| Brennan Vineyards | White Blends - $20.00 and above | 2014 | Texas | Lily | $22.00 | Gold | |
| Fall Creek Vineyards | All Red Blends - $20.00 - $24.99 | 2012 | Texas Hill Country | Red Wine | $24.99 | Silver | |
| Fall Creek Vineyards | Bordeaux Blends - $49.00 - $54.99 | 2012 | Texas Hill Country | Meritus | $49.99 | Bronze | |
| Fall Creek Vineyards | Chardonnay - $18.00 - $21.99 | 2014 | Texas Hill Country | Chardonnay | $21.99 | Silver | |
| Fall Creek Vineyards | Chardonnay - $42.00 and above | 2014 | Texas Hill Country | Chardonnay | $44.99 | Gold | |
| Fall Creek Vineyards | Dry Rose/Blush - RS <.2499 | 2015 | Texas Hill Country | Grenache Rose | $21.99 | Gold | |
| Fall Creek Vineyards | Muscat/Albarino/Chenin Blanc | 2015 | Texas | Chenin Blanc | $9.99 | Bronze | |
| Fall Creek Vineyards | Rhone Blends - $30.00 and above | 2013 | Texas Hill Country | Salt Lick Vineyard | Red Blend | $44.99 | Silver |
| Fall Creek Vineyards | Sauvignon Blanc/Fume - $0.00 - $14.99 | 2015 | Texas | Sauvignon Blanc | $11.99 | Bronze | |
| Fall Creek Vineyards | Sauvignon Blanc/Fume - $19.00 - $22.99 | 2015 | Texas | Sauvignon Blanc | $21.99 | Bronze | |
| Flat Creek Estate | All Red Blends - $30.00 - $34.99 | 2012 | Texas High Plains AVA | Reserve Super Texan | $34.95 | Silver | |
| Flat Creek Estate | Montepulciano | 2012 | Texas Hill Country | Montepulciano | $34.95 | Silver | |
| Flat Creek Estate | Muscat/Albarino/Chenin Blanc | 2014 | Texas Hill Country | Moscato Secco | $16.95 | Bronze | |
| Flat Creek Estate | Sangiovese - $0.00 - $19.99 | 2013 | Texas | Super Texan | $19.95 | Gold | |
| Flat Creek Estate | Tempranillo - $0.00 - $24.99 | 2012 | Texas | Tempranillo | $24.95 | Silver | |
| Flat Creek Estate | White Native American/Hybrid | 2014 | Texas | Blanc du Bois | $19.95 | Silver | |
| Grape Creek Vineyards | All Red Blends - $25.00 - $29.99 | 2013 | American | Cabernet Trois | $26.95 | Double Gold | |
| Grape Creek Vineyards | All Red Blends - $35.00 - $39.99 | 2013 | American | Cabernet Sauvignon / Syrah | $36.95 | Bronze | |
| Grape Creek Vineyards | All Red Blends - $45.00 and above | 2013 | American | Serendipity | $48.95 | Gold | |
| Grape Creek Vineyards | Bordeaux Blends - $37.00 - $42.99 | 2013 | American | Mosaic - Bourdeaux blend | $40.95 | Silver | |
| Grape Creek Vineyards | Italian Blends - $25.00 and above | 2013 | American | Bellissimo - Super Tuscan Styled | $38.95 | Silver | |
| Grape Creek Vineyards | Merlot - $23.00 - $26.99 | 2013 | Texas | Merlot | $26.95 | Gold | |
| Grape Creek Vineyards | Muscat/Albarino/Chenin Blanc | 2014 | American | Muscat Canelli | $18.95 | Silver | |
| Grape Creek Vineyards | Petite Sirah - $33.00 and above | 2013 | American | Petite Sirah | $36.95 | Silver | |
| Grape Creek Vineyards | Pinot Gris/Grigio - $20.00 and above | 2014 | American | Pinot Grigio | $22.95 | Silver | |
| Grape Creek Vineyards | Rhone Blends - $20.00 - $29.99 | 2013 | Texas | Rendezvous | $26.95 | Silver | |
| Grape Creek Vineyards | Riesling - Medium RS 1.00 - 1.99 | 2014 | American | Riesling | $18.95 | Bronze | |
| Grape Creek Vineyards | White Blends - $20.00 and above | 2014 | Texas | Cuvee Blanc | $22.95 | Silver | |
| Haak Vineyards & Winery | Cab Sauv - $19.00 - $22.99 | 2014 | Texas High Plains | Cabernet sauvignon | $19.95 | Bronze | |
| Haak Vineyards & Winery | Dry Rose/Blush - RS >.25 | 2015 | Texas High Plains | Rose | $16.99 | Bronze | |
| Haak Vineyards & Winery | Malbec - $0.00 - $24.99 | 2014 | Texas High Plains | Malbec | $19.95 | Bronze | |
| Haak Vineyards & Winery | Port | NV | Texas | Reserve Tawny | $11.95 | Bronze | |
| Haak Vineyards & Winery | Tempranillo - $0.00 - $24.99 | 2014 | Texas High Plains | Tempranillo | $19.95 | Silver | |
| Haak Vineyards & Winery | White Dessert - RS >3.5 | 2013 | Texas | Blanc du Bois Madeira | $39.95 | Gold | |
| Haak Vineyards & Winery | White Native American/Hybrid | 2014 | Texas | Sweet Blanc du Bois | $19.00 | Silver | |
| Haak Vineyards & Winery | White Native American/Hybrid | 2015 | Texas | Dry Blanc du Bois | $19.00 | Silver | |
| Kerrville Hills Winery | Cab Sauv - $31.00 - $34.99 | 2009 | Lake County, High Valley | Purple Cab Cabernet Sauvignon | $34.00 | Silver | |
| Kerrville Hills Winery | Merlot - $31.00 - $34.99 | 2010 | Lake County, High Valley | Just Hangin' Merlot | $32.00 | Silver | |
| Kerrville Hills Winery | Merlot - $31.00 - $34.99 | 2010 | Lake County, High Valley | Just Chillin' Merlot | $32.00 | Bronze | |
| Kerrville Hills Winery | Petite Sirah - $33.00 and above | 2012 | California, Lake County | Robinson Lake Vineyard | Rouge Petite Sirah | $45.00 | Gold |
| Kerrville Hills Winery | Petite Sirah - $33.00 and above | 2012 | California, Lake County | Robinson Lake Vineyard | Bleue Petite Sirah | $34.00 | Silver |
| Kerrville Hills Winery | Petite Sirah - $33.00 and above | 2012 | California, Lake County | Robinson Lake Vineyard | Fushia Petite Sirah | $45.00 | Silver |
| Llano Estacado Viviano | All Red Blends - $25.00 - $29.99 | 2012 | Texas | Cabernet Sauvignon-Sangiovese | $29.99 | Gold | |
| Llano Estacado | Montepulciano | 2013 | Texas High Plains | Newsom Vineyard | THP Montepulciano | $20.00 | Bronze |
| Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards | All Red Blends - $45.00 and above | 2013 | Columbia Valley | Los Pinos Ranch | Sympony | $68.00 | Silver |
| Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards | Bordeaux Blends - $0.00 - $24.99 | 2013 | American | Los Pinos Ranch | Meritage | $23.00 | Silver |
| Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards | Cab Sauv - $47.00 - $50.99 | 2013 | Texas High Plains | Los Pinos Ranch | Cabernet Sauvignon | $48.00 | Bronze |
| Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards | Other White Varietals | 2014 | Texas | Los Pinos Ranch | Blanco Grande | $21.00 | Double Gold |
| Lost Draw Cellars | All Other Red Varietals | 2014 | Texas High Plains | Cinsault | $32.00 | Gold | |
| Lost Draw Cellars | Other White Varietals | 2014 | Texas High Plains | Roussanne | $26.00 | Silver | |
| Lost Draw Cellars | Sangiovese - $20.00 and above | 2013 | Texas High Plains | Sangiovese | $40.00 | Bronze | |
| Lost Draw Cellars | Tempranillo - $25.00 and above | 2012 | Texas High Plains | Tempranillo | $36.00 | Bronze | |
| Lost Draw Cellars | Viognier - $25.00 and above | 2014 | Texas High Plains | Viognier | $28.00 | Gold | |
| Lost Oak Winery | Syrah/Shiraz - $29.00 - $32.99 | NV | Texas | Post Oak Vineyards, Lost Oak Winery, Burleson Texas | Shiraz | $29.95 | Silver |
| Lost Oak Winery | Viognier - $0.00 - $24.99 | 2014 | Texas High Plains | Bingham Family Vineyards, Meadow TX | Viognier | $20.95 | Bronze |
| Lost Oak Winery | White Blends - $0.00 - $19.99 | 2012 | Texas High Plains | Krick Hill Vineyards, Levelland Texas | Vintage Lane Willow White | $14.95 | Bronze |
| Messina Hof | Malbec - $0.00 - $24.99 | 2014 | Texas | Malbec | $22.00 | Gold | |
| Messina Hof | Merlot - $0.00 -$14.99 | 2014 | Texas | Barrel Cuvee Merlot | $9.99 | Bronze | |
| Messina Hof | Petit Verdot | 2014 | Texas | PR | Petit Verdot | $22.00 | Silver |
| Messina Hof | Primitivo | 2014 | Texas | Primitivo Paulo | $40.00 | Silver | |
| Messina Hof | Tempranillo - $0.00 - $24.99 | 2014 | Texas | PR | Tempranillo | $22.00 | Silver |
| Messina Hof | Zinfandel - $15.00 - $19.99 | NV | Texas | DRZ Zinfandel | $18.00 | Silver | |
| Perissos Vineyards and Winery | Aglianico | 2014 | Texas Hill Country | Estate Grown | Aglianico-Estate Grown | $50.00 | Best of Class |
| Perissos Vineyards and Winery | Dolcetto | 2014 | Texas High Plains AVA | Diamante Doble Vineyards | Dolcetto | $38.00 | Bronze |
| Perissos Vineyards and Winery | Italian Blends - $25.00 and above | 2014 | Texas High Plains AVA | Italian Stallion | $40.00 | Bronze | |
| Perissos Vineyards and Winery | Malbec - $25.00 and above | 2014 | Texas Hill Country | Malbec | $48.00 | Bronze | |
| Perissos Vineyards and Winery | Montepulciano | 2014 | Texas High Plains AVA | Oswald Vineyards | Montepulciano | $36.00 | Best of Class |
| Perissos Vineyards and Winery | Other White Varietals | 2014 | Texas High Plains AVA | Oswald Vineyards | Roussanne | $28.00 | Gold |
| Perissos Vineyards and Winery | Petite Sirah - $33.00 and above | 2014 | Texas Hill Country | Petite Sirah-Estate Grown | $50.00 | Silver | |
| Perissos Vineyards and Winery | Tempranillo - $25.00 and above | 2014 | Texas Hill Country | Tempranillo | $45.00 | Bronze | |
| Perissos Vineyards and Winery | Viognier - $25.00 and above | 2014 | Texas Hill Country | Viognier | $32.00 | Double Gold | |
| Perissos Vineyards and Winery | White Blends - $20.00 and above | 2014 | Texas High Plains | Farmhouse Vineyards | Serendipity | $32.00 | Bronze |
| Rancho Ponte Vineyard | Aglianico | 2014 | New Mexico/Texas | Aglianico | $32.95 | Gold | |
| Rancho Ponte Vineyard | Montepulciano | 2014 | New Mexico/Texas | Montepulciano | $32.95 | Silver | |
| Red 55 Winery | Red Dessert - RS >3.5 | NV | Texas | Belle - Sweet Red | $14.00 | Silver | |
| Red Caboose Winery & Vineyards | All Red Blends - $20.00 - $24.99 | 2012 | Texas | Lenoir Tempranillo | $24.00 | Silver | |
| Red Caboose Winery & Vineyards | Port | NV | Texas | Some of that Red | $59.00 | Silver | |
| Red Caboose Winery & Vineyards | Red Native/Hybrid Varietals | 2012 | Texas | Lenoir | $24.00 | Bronze | |
| Singing Water Vineyards | All Red Blends - $25.00 - $29.99 | 2013 | California | Freedom | $29.95 | Gold | |
| Singing Water Vineyards | Bordeaux Blends - $31.00 - $36.99 | 2012 | California | Vintner's Reserve | $34.95 | Silver | |
| Singing Water Vineyards | Pinot Gris/Grigio - $10.00 - $19.99 | 2015 | Texas Hill Country | Singing Water Estate | Pinot Grigio | $18.95 | Silver |
| Singing Water Vineyards | Sauvignon Blanc/Fume - $15.00 - $18.99 | 2013 | California | Sauvignon Blanc | $16.95 | Bronze | |
| Sister Creek Vineyards | All Red Blends - $25.00 - $29.99 | NV | Temecula Valley | Red Blend | $29.00 | Gold | |
| Sister Creek Vineyards | Muscat/Albarino/Chenin Blanc | 2015 | Texas High Plains | Muscat Canelli | $14.00 | Gold | |
| Solaro Estate | Italian Blends - $25.00 and above | 2014 | Texas Hill Country | Miscela | $93.00 | Silver | |
| Solaro Estate | Other White Varietals | 2014 | Texas | Roussanne | $35.00 | Bronze | |
| Spicewood Vineyards | Chardonnay - $18.00 - $21.99 | 2014 | Texas Hill Country | Spicewood Vineyards Estate | Chardonnay | $19.00 | Gold |
| Spicewood Vineyards | Dry Rose/Blush - RS <.2499 | 2014 | Texas High Plains | Bayer Family Vineyards | Tempranillo Rose | $17.99 | Gold |
| Spicewood Vineyards | Dry Rose/Blush - RS <.2499 | 2014 | Texas High Plains | Mourvedre Rose | $16.00 | Silver | |
| Spicewood Vineyards | Grenache - $20.00 and above | 2013 | Horse Heaven Hills | Grenache | $26.00 | Silver | |
| Spicewood Vineyards | Other White Varietals | 2014 | Texas Hill Country | Spicewood Vineyards Estate | Semillon | $18.00 | Silver |
| Spicewood Vineyards | Pinot Noir - $32.00 - $35.99 | 2013 | Russian River Valley | Pinot Noir | $35.00 | Bronze | |
| Spicewood Vineyards | Sauvignon Blanc/Fume - $15.00 - $18.99 | 2014 | Texas Hill Country | Sauvignon Blanc | $16.99 | Silver | |
| Spicewood Vineyards | Viognier - $0.00 - $24.99 | 2014 | Texas High Plains | Viognier | $17.00 | Gold | |
| Spicewood Vineyards | Zinfandel - $28.00 - $31.99 | 2013 | Dry Creek Valley | Zinfandel | $28.00 | Gold | |
| Sprayberry Winery | Cab Sauv - $27.00 - $30.99 | 2013 | Texas | Sprayberry | Cabernet Sauvignon | $30.00 | Bronze |
| Sprayberry Winery | Malbec - $25.00 and above | 2014 | Texas | Sprayberry | Malbec | $30.00 | Silver |
| Sprayberry Winery | Tempranillo - $25.00 and above | 2014 | Texas | Sprayberry | Tempranillo | $30.00 | Bronze |
| Texas Hills Vineyard | Chardonnay - $18.00 - $21.99 | 2014 | Texas Hill Country | Chardonnay | $19.95 | Silver | |
| Texas Hills Vineyard | White Dessert - RS >3.5 | 2012 | Texas High Plains | Newsom Vineyard | Orange Moscato | $19.95 | Bronze |
| Texas SouthWind Vineyard and Winery | Fruit Wine | NV | None | Blackberry Fruit Wine | $20.95 | Gold | |
| Texas Star Winery | All Red Blends - $10.00 - $19.99 | NV | California, Lodi | NA | Sunset Red Wine | $17.95 | Silver |
| Texas Star Winery | Chardonnay - $14.00 - $17.99 | NV | Washington State | Chardonnay | $17.95 | Bronze | |
| Texas Star Winery | Fruit Wine | NV | Texas | N/A | Prickly Pear Wine | $17.95 | Bronze |
| The Vineyard at Florence | White Native American/Hybrid | 2014 | Texas | Texas (no AVA) | Blanc du Bois | $59.00 | Bronze |
| Valley Mills Vineyards | All Red Blends - $35.00 - $39.99 | NV | Texas | Mammoth Red | $36.00 | Bronze | |
| Valley Mills Vineyards | Tempranillo - $25.00 and above | 2012 | Texas | Tempranillo | $30.00 | Bronze | |
| Valley Mills Vineyards | Viognier - $25.00 and above | NV | Texas | TUSK | $38.00 | Bronze | |
| Wedding Oak Winery | All Red Blends - $25.00 - $29.99 | 2013 | Texas Hill Country | Tioja | $27.00 | Bronze | |
| Wedding Oak Winery | Dry Rose/Blush - RS | 2014 | Texas High Plains | Diamante Doble Vineyard | Rose | $24.00 | Gold |
| Wedding Oak Winery | Sangiovese - $20.00 and above | 2013 | Texas Hill Country | Sangiovese | $27.00 | Bronze | |
| Wedding Oak Winery | Viognier - $25.00 and above | 2014 | Texas Hill Country | High Valley Vineyard | Viognier | $27.00 | Bronze |
| Wedding Oak Winery | White Blends - $20.00 and above | 2014 | Texas | Tre Vi | $27.00 | Bronze |
Related Posts
2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Texas Results- 2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Texas Results
- 2021 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Texas Results
- 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Texas Results
- 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Texas Results
- 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Texas Results
- 2017 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Texas Results
- 2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Texas Results
Thanks for providing access to this information! There are so many great Texas wines now, it’s hard to remember!
You’re welcome and our speciality!