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The 2026 winners

2026 Mid-Atlantic Winemaker Challenge Results

Celebrating the wines, the makers, and the character of exceptional winemaking.

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Winery of the year

STONE FARM CELLARS AND VINEYARD

Center Valley, PA

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2026 award winners

Best in Category Double Gold:

Double Gold

Native American and Hybrid Wines: Poorhouse Vineyard Pot O Gold Chardonel 2024

Double Gold

Sparkling Wines: STONE FARM CELLARS AND VINEYARD Sparkling Cuvee Rose 2024

Double Gold

Fruit Wines, Vermouth and Other Wine Types: STONE FARM CELLARS AND VINEYARD Sunset Sangria

Double Gold

Red Wines : The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm Petit Verdot 2022

Double Gold

White Wines: Willow Creek Winery Pinot Gris 2025

Double Gold

Blush and Rose Wines: Willow Creek Winery Pink Chick Blush Rose 2025

2026 award winners

Medal Results

2026 award winners

Gold Medal Winners

Casanel Vineyards & Winery Ellianna 2025 Gold

Gold

Casanel Vineyards & Winery Casey's Agape 2023 Gold

Gold

Fero Vineyards and Winery Pinot Grigio 2025 Gold

Gold

HOMESTEAD 1870 Meadery Rowena's Crown Gold

Gold

Links Bridge Vineyards Pileated NV Gold

Gold

Links Bridge Vineyards Merlot 2023 Gold

Gold

McCollister Estates Field Blend 2023 Gold

Gold

Narmada Winery Cabernet Franc Reserve 2021 Gold

Gold

Poorhouse Vineyard Pot O Gold Chardonel 2024 Gold

Gold

Poorhouse Vineyard Norton 2020 Gold

Gold

Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery DeChiel Reserve Chardonnay 2023 Gold

Gold

Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery DeChiel Reserve Viognier 2024 Gold

Gold

Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery Tuscarora White 2023 Gold

Gold

STONE FARM CELLARS AND VINEYARD Sparkling Cuvee Rose 2024 Gold

Gold

STONE FARM CELLARS AND VINEYARD Sunset Sangria Gold

Gold

STONE FARM CELLARS AND VINEYARD Tropical Paradise Sangria Gold

Gold

STONE FARM CELLARS AND VINEYARD Sparkling Gruner Veltliner 2025 Gold

Gold

The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm Petit Verdot 2022 Gold

Gold

The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm Viognier 2023 Gold

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The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm Merlot 2023 Gold

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Willow Creek Winery Pinot Gris 2025 Gold

Gold

Willow Creek Winery Pink Chick Blush Rose 2025 Gold

Gold

Willow Creek Winery Malvasia Bianca 2025 Gold

Gold

Willow Creek Winery Bacchus 2023 Gold

Gold

Willowcroft Farm Vineyards Albarino 2025 Gold

Gold

Willowcroft Farm Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2023 Gold

Gold

2026 award winners

Silver Medal Winners

Ball Vineyard Dry Riesling 2024 Silver

Silver

Casanel Vineyards & Winery Chardonnay 2025 Silver

Silver

Casanel Vineyards & Winery Jose Rose 2025 Silver

Silver

Casanel Vineyards & Winery C4 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 Silver

Silver

Fero Vineyards and Winery Riesling 2025 Silver

Silver

Fero Vineyards and Winery Saperavi Rose 2025 Silver

Silver

Fero Vineyards and Winery Semi Dry Riesling 2025 Silver

Silver

Fero Vineyards and Winery Dry Rose Pinot Noir 2025 Silver

Silver

Fero Vineyards and Winery Gruner Veltliner 2025 Silver

Silver

HOMESTEAD 1870 Meadery Phinea's Fable Silver

Silver

Links Bridge Vineyards Pourboire 2025 Silver

Silver

Links Bridge Vineyards Vidal Blanc Reserve 2025 Silver

Silver

Poorhouse Vineyard Roisin Dubh Norton Rose 2021 Silver

Silver

Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery DeChiel Reserve Meritage 2019 Silver

Silver

Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery DeChiel Reserve Cabernet Franc 2021 Silver

Silver

Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery DeChiel Reserve White Riesling 2018 Silver

Silver

STONE FARM CELLARS AND VINEYARD Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Silver

Silver

The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 Silver

Silver

The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm Chardonnay 2019 Silver

Silver

The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm Cashel 2023 Silver

Silver

Willow Creek Winery Seyval Blanc 2025 Silver

Silver

Willowcroft Farm Vineyards Rose of Sharon 2025 Silver

Silver

2026 award winners

Bronze Medal Winners

Ball Vineyard Leon Millot 2023 Bronze

Bronze

Casanel Vineyards & Winery Petit Verdot 2022 Bronze

Bronze