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December 9, 2025 — Winners have been announced in the 2025 Southeast Regional Winemaker Challenge. After several days of spirited judging, Three Strands Family Vineyard & Winery of Georgia took the top prize as the 2025 Southeast Winery of the Year.
“We are profoundly honored to be named Winery of the Year, and to have our wines recognized with three gold medals and two silver medals. These awards touch us deeply. At Three Strands Family Vineyard & Winery, every bottle is the result of passion, patience, and an unwavering belief that extraordinary wine comes from staying true to the fundamentals — attentive farming, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a commitment to quality above all else. When we focus on these simple principles, the wine tells its own story. To see that story celebrated in such a meaningful way fills us with immense gratitude for our team, our community, and everyone who has supported and believed in our work.”
With dozens of wineries entering hundreds of wines, this year’s competition was truly a showcase of the Southeast’s best.
Best In Class Double Gold Winners Also Include:
Sparkling Wines - Castello Barone Vineyards And Winery - Sparkling Rose
White Wines - Stonewall Creek Vineyards- Whitetail
Blush and Rose Wines - The Vineyard at High Holly - Rose
Red Wines - Landry Vineyards - Cabernet Sauvignon American
Native American and Hybrid Wines - Cypress Bend Vineyards - In A Canoe
Fruit Wines, Vermouth and Other Wine Types - LoCo Wines - Bourbon Caramel Apple Wine
Fortified Wine - Old Mountain Wine Company - Apple Atcha
Distilled Beverage - Southeastern Wines and Ciders/TN Cider Co. - Pumpkin Pie
Southeast Gold Medal Wine Label of the Year - Tennessee Cider Company - Smokin’ Banjo - Backroad Jam
Full list of medal winners coming soon to www.libationawards.com/winners
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