The 2025 winners
2025 Pennsylvania Wine Invitational Results
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2025 PENNSYLVANIA WINE INVITATIONAL WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Winery of the Year
Folino Estate Winery
Kutztown, PA
“Being named Pennsylvania Winery of the Year the same year as our 10-year anniversary feels especially meaningful, a moment that brings our family’s work and the dedication of our team into full focus. Our approach has always been guided by the belief that dedication becomes the legacy you live, shaped by the warmth of Italian hospitality that inspires everything we do. This honor reflects the heart of our family, our team, and everyone who has supported us along the way.”
December 9, 2025 — Winners have been announced in the 2025 Pennsylvania Wine Invitational. After several days of spirited judging, Folino Estate Winery took the top prize as the 2025 Pennsylvania Winery of the Year.
With dozens of wineries entering hundreds of wines, this year’s competition was truly a showcase of Pennsylvania’s best.
2025 award winners
Best In Class Double Gold Winners Also Include:
Sparkling Wines - STONE FARM CELLARS & VINEYARD - Gruner Veltliner Sparkling
White Wines - Sorrenti Family Estate - Vidal Blanc
Blush and Rose Wines - Rienzi Estate Vineyard & Winery - Rose
Red Wines - Lavender Acres Winery - Cabernet Franc
Native American and Hybrid Wines - Little Mountain Winery - Sweet Diamond
Fruit Wines, Vermouth and Other Wine Types - Philadelphia Mead Company - Cardamom Rose
Fortified Wine - Lavender Acres Winery - Liquid Tranquility
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Label Design Competition Winners
Pennsylvania Gold Medal Wine Label of the Year - Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery - Queen Sauvignon Blanc
2025 award winners
Gold Medal Winners:
STONE FARM CELLARS & VINEYARD Gruner Veltliner Sparkling
STONE FARM CELLARS & VINEYARD Rose Cuvee Sparkling
Folino Estate Winery Teodoro
STONE FARM CELLARS & VINEYARD Riesling
Lavender Acres Winery Riesling
Little Mountain Winery LLC Sweet Riesling
Lavender Acres Winery Gewurztraminer
STONE FARM CELLARS & VINEYARD Albarino
Sorrenti Family Estate Vidal Blanc
Adams County Winery Traveler
Sorrenti Family Estate Peach Bianco
STONE FARM CELLARS & VINEYARD Pinot Grigio
Rienzi Estate Vineyard & Winery Chardonnay
STONE FARM CELLARS & VINEYARD Chardonnay
Folino Estate Winery Pinot Noir Rose
Rienzi Estate Vineyard & Winery Rose
STONE FARM CELLARS & VINEYARD Rose Cuvee
Sorrenti Family Estate Cranberry Blush
Sorrenti Family Estate Blackberry Noir
Sorrenti Family Estate Sunshine Sangria
STONE FARM CELLARS & VINEYARD Syrah (Shiraz)
Lavender Acres Winery Cabernet Franc
Rienzi Estate Vineyard & Winery Petit Verdot
Folino Estate Winery Lorenzo Forte
Rienzi Estate Vineyard & Winery Vin Rouge
Lavender Acres Winery Velvet Pour
Lavender Acres Winery Splendid Swig
Little Mountain Winery LLC Niagara
Lavender Acres Winery Seyval Blanc
Little Mountain Winery LLC Sweet Diamond
Adams County Winery Rebel Red
Adams County Winery Vintage Roots
Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery Hilltown Sunset
Little Mountain Winery LLC Black Gold
Philadelphia Mead Company Plum
Philadelphia Mead Company Orange Blossom
Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery Bee Sting Jalepeno
Philadelphia Mead Company Cardamom Rose
Folino Estate Winery L'Amore Di Lidia
Lavender Acres Winery Liquid Tranquility
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Silver Medal Winners:
Lavender Acres Winery Sauvignon Blanc
Lavender Acres Winery Chardonnay
Lavender Acres Winery Rose
Folino Estate Winery Merlot
Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery King Cabernet Franc
Rienzi Estate Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Franc
Rienzi Estate Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
Folino Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
Sorrenti Family Estate Marachel Foch
Lavender Acres Winery Maroon Crush
Adams County Winery Tears of Gettysburg
Philadelphia Mead Company Blueberry Hibiscus
Philadelphia Mead Company Guava
Revolution Bees Pineapple BUZZ
Philadelphia Mead Company Fall Cyser
Folino Estate Winery Spritz All 'Arancia
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Bronze Medal Winners:
Adams County Winery Seyval
Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery Queen Sauvignon Blanc
Bowen Arrow Winery and Vineyards Encore Malbec
Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery Dark Bishop Cabernet Sauvignon