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2026 Mid-Atlantic Winemaker Challenge Announces Winners
Stone Farm Cellars and Vineyard Named Winery of the Year
June 23rd, 2026 - The 2026 Mid-Atlantic Winemaker Challenge has announced its top winners, recognizing outstanding wines from across the region and celebrating excellence in winemaking across multiple categories.
This year’s highest overall honor, Winery of the Year, was awarded to Stone Farm Cellars and Vineyard of Center Valley, PA, which delivered an exceptional performance across the competition.
The competition also recognized the top Best in Category Double Gold winners, representing standout wines in each major category.
2026 Best in Category Double Gold Winners
Native American and Hybrid Wines
Poorhouse Vineyard — Pot O Gold Chardonel 2024
Sparkling Wines
Stone Farm Cellars and Vineyard — Sparkling Cuvée Rosé 2024
Fruit Wines, Vermouth and Other Wine Types
Stone Farm Cellars and Vineyard — Sunset Sangria
Red Wines
The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm — Petit Verdot 2022
White Wines
Willow Creek Winery — Pinot Gris 2025
Blush and Rosé Wines
Willow Creek Winery — Pink Chick Blush Rosé 2025
“The Mid-Atlantic continues to demonstrate remarkable depth, creativity, and quality across a wide range of wine styles,” said a representative of the Mid-Atlantic Winemaker Challenge. “This year’s winners reflect both the strength of established regional winemaking and the exciting innovation happening throughout the industry.”
The Mid-Atlantic Winemaker Challenge honors wines that demonstrate excellence in craftsmanship, balance, regional character, and overall quality. Medal-winning wines were evaluated by category, with Double Gold recognition reserved for wines that achieved top consensus among judges.
The 2026 results highlight the diversity of the Mid-Atlantic wine scene, from traditional vinifera reds and whites to sparkling wines, rosés, fruit wines, sangria, and hybrid varietals.
For more information about the Mid-Atlantic Winemaker Challenge and the full list of results, visit www.LibationAwards.com/results
Media Contact:
Ian Lovejoy
Libation Awards
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