The Los Angeles International Wine Competition (LAIWC) has released its 2026 results. The wine competition judging took place February 18-19, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Presented by Fairplex, the LAIWC is one of the most respected wine judging events in the United States. Since 1935, the competition has honored winemaking excellence through a rigorous blind tasting format, judged by a panel of esteemed buyers, sommeliers, winemakers, and Masters of Wine. Winners benefit from high-profile exposure and promotional opportunities throughout the year.
The McPherson Cellars 2024 Clairette Blanche was designated a Best of Class and Gold Medal.
The complete list of winners can be found on their website.
These are the Texas winery results:
| Winery | Vintage | Wine | AVA | Medal | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Newsom Cellars | 2024 | Dry Riesling | Texas High Plains | Gold | 91 |
| English Newsom Cellars | 2023 | Montepulciano | Texas High Plains | Gold | 90 |
| English Newsom Cellars | 2023 | Sangiovese | Texas High Plains | Silver | |
| English Newsom Cellars | Picardan BRUT | Texas High Plains | Silver | ||
| English Newsom Cellars | 2023 | Sagrantino | Texas High Plains | Silver | |
| English Newsom Cellars | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve | Texas High Plains | Silver | |
| English Newsom Cellars | 2024 | Viognbier Reserve | Texas High Plains | Silver | |
| English Newsom Cellars | 2023 | Malbec Reserve | Texas High Plains | Bronze | |
| McPherson Cellars | 2024 | Clairette Blanche | Texas High Plains | Best of Class, Gold Medal | 94 |
| McPherson Cellars | 2024 | Roussanne Reserve | Texas High Plains | Gold | 91 |
| McPherson Cellars | 2024 | Les Copains, Rhone Style White Blend | Texas High Plains | Gold | 90 |
| McPherson Cellars | 2022 | Tempranillo, Block Select | Texas High Plains | Silver |
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