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Wine Competition Awards Gala
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LAST YEAR’S Grape Day Wine Competition Medalist 2025
Gold Medal Winners
- Altipiano Merlot 2021
- Bastian Red Blend
- Bastian Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
- Forgotten Barrel Mourvèdre 2022
- Forgotten Barrel Syrah 2021
- Forgotten Barrel Zinfandel 2021
- Hungry Hawk Sauvignon Blanc 2024
- Hungry Hawk Carmeniere 2022
- Mia Marie Viognier 2024
- Mia Marie Rose of Tempranillo
- Ramona Ranch Sangiovese 2022
- Ramona Ranch Merlot 2021
- Shadow Mountain Muscat
Silver Medal Winners
- Altipiano Barba 2022
- Altipiano Syrah 2021
- Castelli Pizarro Viognier 2022
- Castelli Pizzarro Petit Syrah 2020
- Castelli Pizzarro Miscela 2019
- Cordiano Cabernet Franc 2020
- Cordiano Red Blend
- Hungry Hawk Albariño, 2024
- Mia Marie Tesoro 2022
- Ramona Ranch Montepulciano 2022
- Ramona Ranch Tuscan Blend 2021
- Ramona Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2023
- Sblendorio Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
- Sblendorio Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
- Shadow Mountain Tempranillo 2019
- Shadow Mountain Merlot 2019
- Shadow Mountain Red Blend
- Shadow Mountain Malbec 2019
- Shadow Mountain Syrah 2019
- Shadow Mountain Nebbiolo
Bronze Medals
- Bastian's Viognier 2024
- Ramona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
- Shadow Mountain Sauvignon Blanc 2023
- Shadow Mountain Albariño 2022
- Shadow Mountain White Blend 2022
- Shadow Mountain Dry Muscat 2017
- Shadow Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
2nd ANNUAL GRAPE DAY WINE COMPETITION COMING 2026
Celebrate Escondido's rich viticultural heritage! Participate in the 2nd annual wine competition awards gala showcasing the exceptional qualities and diversity of our regional wines. Judges include Master Sommeliers and leading California Wine Makers. Black Tie Awards Gala Forgotten Barrel Winery September 11, 2026 Escondido, CA 92025
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