The 2026 winners
2026 American Heritage Wine Competition Results
Celebrating the wines, the makers, and the enduring character of American winemaking.
Winery of the Year
Thirsty Owl Wine Company
Ovid, New York
“It is an amazing honor to be recognized as the American Heritage Winery of the Year in a first-of-its-kind competition. We are proud of our hybrid wines and grateful for the opportunity to showcase their quality.”
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Wine Label of the Year
01 / LABEL DESIGN
Stuck Lizard Vineyards
Muscat
02 / LABEL DESIGN
Adams County Winery
Stray Cat Strut
03 / LABEL DESIGN
TerraVox
Lomanto
Double Gold distinction
Best in Class Winners
Willow Creek Winery
2025 Wilde Cock Niagara
BEST IN CLASS
Niagara, Native American and Historic White Grape Wines
Wild Sun Winery
2023 Norton
BEST IN CLASS
Norton, Native American and Historic Red Grape Wines
Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards
Southern Red
BEST IN CLASS
Noble, Red and Black Muscadine Wines
Layton’s Chance Winery
Lazy Day White
BEST IN CLASS
Traminette, White American-Bred Hybrid Wines (tie)
Layton’s Chance Winery
2023 Oaked Chambourcin
BEST IN CLASS
Chambourcin, Red French-American Hybrid Wines
The Peachfork
2023 Traminette
BEST IN CLASS
Traminette, White American-Bred Hybrid Wines (tie)
Adams County Winery
Revere’d Red
BEST IN CLASS
General Heritage Blends and Specialty Wines
Converse Wine Co.
Brianna
BEST IN CLASS
Brianna, White Cold-Climate Hybrid Wines
Mistie Hill Vineyard LLC
2022 St. Croix
BEST IN CLASS
St. Croix, Red Cold-Climate Hybrid Wines
Wild Sun Winery
Dry Rosé
BEST IN CLASS
Native American Rosé Wine
San Sebastian Winery
Rosa
BEST IN CLASS
Muscadine Rosé Wine
Davesté Vineyards
2025 Dry Rosé of Chambourcin
BEST IN CLASS
French-American Hybrid Rosé Wine (tie)
Stuck Lizard Vineyards and Winery LLC
2025 Chambourcin Rosé
BEST IN CLASS
French-American Hybrid Rosé Wine (tie)
Nokesville Winery
2025 Lily
BEST IN CLASS
Sparkling Heritage Wines
TerraVox Winery
2022 Wetumka Report
BEST IN CLASS
Dessert Heritage Wines
Messina Hof
Tawny Port
BEST IN CLASS
Fortified Heritage Wines
Abacela Winery
2022 Angelica
BEST IN CLASS
Mission and Colonial Heritage Wines
Domaine Helena
2024 Petite Vine
BEST IN CLASS
General Heritage Blends and Specialty Wines
The 2026 medal roll
Medal Results
| WINERY / VINTAGE / WINE | MEDAL |
|---|---|
| Adams County Winery Vintage Roots | Gold |
| Adams County Winery Rebel Red | Gold |
| Adams County Winery Liberty White | Gold |
| Converse Wine Co. Edelweiss | Gold |
| Converse Wine Co. Marquette | Gold |
| Converse Wine Co. Petite Pearl | Gold |
| Daveste Vineyards 2023 Chambourcin | Gold |
| Daveste Vineyards 2023 Traminette | Gold |
| Daveste Vineyards 2025 Este Sparkling Rose Wine | Gold |
| DuCard Vineyards 2023 Norton | Gold |
| Franklin Hill Vineyards 2025 Catawba | Gold |
| Franklin Hill Vineyards 2025 Sir Walters Red | Gold |
| Girardet Vineyard 2025 Seyval Blanc | Gold |
| Hubba Wines 2023 Cabernet Pfeffer | Gold |
| Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards Sunblush | Gold |
| Lava Terrace Cellars 2023 Marquette Red Wine | Gold |
| Lava Terrace Cellars 2022 ERUPTION La Crescent Sparkling Wine | Gold |
| Layton’s Chance Winery Lazy Day Rose | Gold |
| Mazza Wines South Shore Wine Company Pet Nat Rose | Gold |
| Narmada Winery 2022 MOM | Gold |
| Nokesville Winery 2025 Cayuga White | Gold |
| Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery 2024 Vidal Blanc | Gold |
| Sabatia 2025 Rose of Chambourcin | Gold |
| San Sebastian Winery Vintners Red | Gold |
| San Sebastian Winery Blanc de Fleur | Gold |
| San Sebastian Winery Cream Sherry | Gold |
| San Sebastian Winery Port | Gold |
| Stuck Lizard Vineyards and Winery LLC 2025 Mark's Blend for the Help | Gold |
| TerraVox Winery 2024 Norton | Gold |
| TerraVox Winery 2025 Favorite | Gold |
| TerraVox Winery 2024 Chateauneuf-du-platte | Gold |
| Thirsty Owl Wine Company 2025 Diamond | Gold |
| Thirsty Owl Wine Company 2025 Vidal Blanc | Gold |
| Thirsty Owl Wine Company 2025 Traminette | Gold |
| Thirsty Owl Wine Company 2024 Snow Owl | Gold |
| Wild Sun Winery Dry Vignoles | Gold |
| 4JG's Orchards & Vineyards, LLC 2025 Vignoles | Silver |
| 4JG's Orchards & Vineyards, LLC 2023 Chambourcin | Silver |
| 4JG's Orchards & Vineyards, LLC 2025 Cayuga White | Silver |
| Adams County Winery Stray Cat Strut | Silver |
| Caihailian 2025 Petite Rose | Silver |
| Converse Wine Co. St. Croix | Silver |
| DuCard Vineyards 2022 Norton | Silver |
| Franklin Hill Vineyards 2025 Vidal Blanc | Silver |
| Girardet Vineyard 2023 Baco Noir | Silver |
| Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards Proprietor's Reserve | Silver |
| Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards Chablis | Silver |
| Lava Terrace Cellars 2023 Marechal Foch | Silver |
| Mistie Hill Vineyard LLC 2025 Seyval Blanc | Silver |
| Narmada Winery 2023 Reflection | Silver |
| Nokesville Winery 2024 Norton | Silver |
| Nokesville Winery 2025 Nolan's | Silver |
| Nokesville Winery 2024 Billy Boo's | Silver |
| Sabatia 2024 Chambourcin | Silver |
| San Sebastian Winery Vintners White | Silver |
| San Sebastian Winery Ruby Port | Silver |
| Stuck Lizard Vineyards and Winery LLC 2025 Ravat-34 | Silver |
| Stuck Lizard Vineyards and Winery LLC 2025 Valvin Muscat | Silver |
| TerraVox Winery 2024 Wetumka | Silver |
| TerraVox Winery 2025 Lenoir | Silver |
| TerraVox Winery 2024 Cloeta | Silver |
| TerraVox Winery 2025 Traminette | Silver |
| TerraVox Winery 2024 Lomanto | Silver |
| TerraVox Winery 2024 Munch Rose | Silver |
| the Peachfork 2023 Chambourcin | Silver |
| Thirsty Owl Wine Company 2025 Reserve Chancellor | Silver |
| Wild Sun Winery Ravage | Silver |
| Wild Sun Winery 2018 Eclipse | Silver |
| Willow Creek Winery 2025 Seyval Blanc | Silver |
| Willow Creek Winery 2024 Chambourcin | Silver |
| Adams County Winery Tears of Gettysburg | Bronze |
| Mistie Hill Vineyard LLC 2023 Petite Pearl | Bronze |
| Narmada Winery 2022 Midnight | Bronze |
| Nokesville Winery 2024 Vidal Blanc | Bronze |
| Wild Sun Winery 2016 Eclipse | Bronze |