The 2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards have officially announced this year’s winning wines, delivering a trusted guide for on-premise venues including restaurants, bars, hotels, lounges, and private clubs. Judged by an esteemed panel of Master Sommeliers, leading sommeliers, and beverage directors, this competition highlights wines that are not only exceptional in quality but also a perfect fit for real-world hospitality settings.
Unlike traditional wine competitions, the Sommeliers Choice Awards focuses entirely on the needs of the on-premise trade. Wines are evaluated on criteria that matter most to hospitality professionals: food pairability, value for money, typicity, versatility in service, and visual appeal.
“At Sommeliers Choice Awards, wines are judged by the industry’s most trusted palates — including some of the world’s top Master Sommeliers,” said Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network. “These are the professionals who craft the beverage programs at the world’s best restaurants and bars, and they know what performs with guests and what builds a successful wine list.”
Approximately 1,500 wines were submitted to the 2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards. The United States led the way with 557 entries, followed by France, with Italy, Australia, and Spain rounding out the list of top participating countries.See the Sommeliers Choice Awards website for all results.
These are the Texas winery results. Find more information about all the awarded Texas wineries in our website’s Guide and mobile app.
| Winery | Vintage | Wine | Varietal | Category | Score | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilmy Cellars | 2022 | Tejas Blanc | Roussanne, Marsanne | Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage) | 90 | Gold |
| Hilmy Cellars | 2022 | Marsanne | Marsanne | Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage) | 86 | Silver |
| Hilmy Cellars | 2022 | Tempranillo | Tempranillo | Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage) | 85 | Silver |
| Hilmy Cellars | 2021 | Montepulciano | Montepulciano | Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage) | 84 | Bronze |
| Hilmy Cellars | 2020 | Petit Verdot | Petit Verdot | Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage) | 83 | Bronze |
| Hilmy Cellars | 2022 | Sangiovese | Sangiovese | Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage) | 81 | Bronze |
| Hilmy Cellars | 2022 | Tannat | Tannat | Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage) | 81 | Bronze |
| Hilmy Cellars | 2022 | Merlot | Merlot | Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage) | 80 | Bronze |
| Messina Hof Winery | 2023 | Bonarrigo Family Wines Sparkling Sagrantino Rosé | Sagrantino | Sparkling Wines | 86 | Silver |
| Messina Hof Winery | 2023 | Off Dry Gewürztraminer | Gewürztraminer | Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage) | 82 | Bronze |
| Slate Theory Winery | 2022 | The Phobic | Zinfandel, Petite Syrah | Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage) | 90 | Gold |
| Slate Theory Winery | 2023 | Sangiovese Rose' | Sangiovese | Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage) | 88 | Silver |
| Slate Theory Winery | 2021 | The Insomnbiac | Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Souzao | Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage) | 84 | Bronze |
| Slate Theory Winery | 2021 | Tannat | Tannat | Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage) | 82 | Bronze |
| Slate Theory Winery | 2022 | The Zealot | Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc | Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage) | 80 | Bronze |
| Slate Theory Winery | 2022 | Reserve Tempranillo | Tempranillo | Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage) | 80 | Bronze |
| Slate Theory Winery | 2023 | Estate Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc | Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage) | 80 | Bronze |
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