2023

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Judge David Sandri summed up the fifth annual competition eloquently: “Serious, world class wines are going into cans; you can’t judge a wine by its container. The quality at these price points is stellar!”

David and his fellow panelists awarded 69 gold medals to 230 entries from 62 producers, including wines from the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Great Britain, Switzerland, Romania, Japan, South Africa, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and all over the United States. The competition wrapped up July 20 in Boonville, California.

The panel of judges was so impressed by two white wines that they felt compelled to award two Best of Show White Wines: 

Bridge Lane Wine NV Chardonnay, New York State

Joie Farm 2022 A Noble Blend, British Columbia, Canada

Other Best of Show awards:

Best of Show Rosé: Maker Wine 2022 Rosé of Grenache, Monterey, California

Best of Show Red Wine: Djuce 2022 Chilled Red (Montepulciano), Italy

Best of Show Sparkling Wine: Bridge Lane Wine NV Bubbles Rosé, New York State

Best of Show Spritzer: Off Piste Wines Ltd., 2022 Pinot Grigio Spritzer, Western Cape, South Africa

Bridge Lane Wine in New York stole the show with two Best of Show awards. The Sweepstakes Award, for the most gold medals, went to Riot Wine Co. of Australia, who racked up seven gold medals.

Veteran wine judges Dan Berger, Laura Ness, Jonathan Cristaldi, David Sandri, Shany Cruz, and Greg Richtarek returned this year and were joined on the panels by Brielle Buckler, Bernadette Byrne and Makenzie Blaylock. Jonathan Cristaldi commented, “What’s great is confirming via blind tasting that good wine in cans is a good idea. Hopefully seeing that we’ve awarded well-made wines will inspire other producers.”

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of this event, including our generous sponsors, CanSource and Saxco. 

Images of all winners, including the Package Design Awards, follow.

Besa Wines

Besa mi Vino 2022 Keep Turning Heads Red, Paso Robles, California

Black Mesa Winery and Cidery

Wild Wilderness Wine Chili Sangria, New Mexico

Bodegas Barbadillo SL

Barbadillo Mixed Spritzer, Spain

Born Brands BCN

2022 Born Rosé Wine, Penedés DO, Spain

2022 Rosé Wine with Bubbles, Penedés DO, Spain

Bridge Lane Wine

NV Bubbles Rosé, New York State, Best of Show Sparkling Wine

NV Chardonnay, New York State, Best of Show White Wine

NV Rosé, New York State

NV Bubbles, New York State 

Candour Wine

2022 Dry Riesling, Luxembourg 

Cherubino Valsangiacomo

CanMaleon NV White, Spain

CanMaleon NV Rosé, Spain

Devonian Coast Wineries

Jost Vineyards 2022 Tidal Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Lüvo Life Company NV Piquette + Peach, Nova Scotia, Canada

Lüvo Life Company NV Raspberry Lemonade Spritzer, Nova Scotia, Canada

Lüvo Life Company NV L'Acadie Pinot Grigio, Nova Scotia, Canada

Djuce Wines

Djuce 2022 Chilled Red, Vino da Tavola, Italy, Best of Show Red Wine

Djuce 2022 Spritz Rosé, Vino da Tavola, Italy

Djuce 2022 Riesling, Pfalz, Germany

Domeniile Boieru SRL

Upside 2022 Rosé Blend, Transylvania, Romania

Upside 2022 Sauvignon Blanc & Muscat, Transylvania, Romania

Donelli Vini SPA

NV Bollicino Red Wine, Italy

NV Lambrusco Rosé Wine, Lambrusco, Italy

Enotap

Anchor & Hope Wine 2020 Pinot Noir, Rheinhessen, Germany

Anchor & Hope Wine 2021 Riesling, Rheinhessen, Germany

Anchor & Hope Wine 2022 Pinot Gris, Rheinhessen, Germany

JoieFarm Winery

2022 A Noble Blend, British Columbia, Canada, Best of Show White Wine

Maker Wine Company

2022 Rosé of Grenache, Monterey, California, Best of Show Rosé Wine

2022 Carbonic Red, Lodi, California

2021 Zinfandel, Paso Robles, California

2022 Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, California

Mercian

Gyugyu Squeezed Sangria Sparkling Red Wine with mango and apple, Japan

Gyugyu Squeezed Sangria Sparkling White Wine with grape and pear, Japan

Winemaker's Sangria Sour Red Wine with orange, Japan

Mindful Drinkers S.L.

Zeena 2022 Sparkling Rosé Wine, Penedés DO, Spain

Muse Vineyards

NV Pichet, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia 

2021 Gamay, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia

Noboleis Vineyards

Swirl Sangria Citrus and Peach, American

Swirl Sangria Elderberry and Black Cherry, American

Off Piste Wines Ltd.

PinotPinot 2022 Pinot Grigio Spritzer, Western Cape, South Africa, Best of Show Spritzer

PinotPinot 2022 Pinot Grigio Fizz, Western Cape, South Africa

Most Wanted Wines 2022 Pinot Grigio Fizz, Western Cape, South Africa

Most Wanted Wines 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Rosé, Western Cape, South Africa

Riot Wine Co.

Spritz Cooler Classic Citrus, South Australia

Sparkling Chardonnay, South Australia

Spritz Cooler Lemon Lychee, South Australia

Spritz Cooler Peach Bellini, South Australia

2021 Grenache, McLaren Vale, Australia

2021 Chardonnay, Fleurieu Peninsula, Australia,

2022 Pinot Grigio, South Australia

So.Vi.Pi. sas

Officina del vino e dello Spirito Moscato, Provincia Di Pavia IGT, Italy

Officina del vino e dello Spirito Glera Frizzante, Veneto IGT, Italy

Officina del vino e dello Spirito My Exotic Tea, Italy

Officina del vino e dello Spirito Sweet, Italy

Officina del vino e dello Spirito Mynhattan, Italy 

Suntory

Kyuujitsu non-alcoholic White, Japan

The French Kiss Club

2022 Rosé, Pays d'Herault, France

2021 Bubbly White, Vin de Pays, France

2021 Bubbly Rosé, Vin de Pays, France

The OBC Wine Project

2022 Grüner Veltliner, American

2022 Sparkling Pinot Gris, American

NV Red Blend, American 

NV Guava Spritz, American

Union Wine Company

Underwood NV Pinot Gris, Oregon

Underwood NV Rosé Bubbles, Oregon

Valsania Srl

GLÈ 2022 Semi-Sparkling Wine, Veneto IGT, Italy

Via Pacifica Selections

#WineMode 2021 Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Vindica Wine

2021 Garnacha Blanca, Spain

Wise Villa Winery

2022 Chardonnay, Clements Hills, California