Almost one hundred canned wines from all over the world optimistically entered the seventh annual International Canned Wine Competition, which was held on July 30th in Boonville, California. Those wineries whose cans shone brightest this year were Archer Roose, Attimo Craft Winery, Freetime Wine, Maker Wine Company, and Donelli Vini Spa.
Archer Roose led all wineries with five gold medals, including two Best of Show awards, to take the Sweepstakes this year. Attimo Craft Winery from Italy entered only three wines but still managed to win two Best of Show awards. Donelli Vini Spa, also an Italian producer, won three gold medals, as did Maker Wine Company and Freetime Wine.
Judges Dan Berger, Laura Ness and Greg Richtarek generously awarded 27 gold medals to the field, indicating how impressed they were with many of the entries. They especially enjoyed the Rosé flight, commenting that they found many fascinating wines that exhibited exceptional fruit character. Generally, according to Laura, “This field of canned wines showed remarkable breadth and depth, and there were many examples of solid, intentional winemaking. There was nary a hint of the ‘can factor’ of the past. Consumers should embrace these gold medal winners as a fun - and serious - way to enjoy some creative and exciting wines, whether they are going boating, camping, hanging out by the pool or just camping out on the living room couch.”
The Best of Show award winners for 2025 are:
Sparkling: Archer Roose Bubbly Rosé, Italy
Red (tie): Archer Roose Pinot Noir, Australia
Red (tie): Attimo Craft Winery 2024 Refosco, Italy
Rosé: Attimo Craft Winery 2024 Rosato, Italy
White: Freetime 2024 White Pinot Noir, Oregon
Spritzer: Somerbella Rossini Spritz, California
The date for next year’s event has been set: July 30, 2026. Competition Director Allan Green promises it will again be “alluminating.”
A list and images of all medal winners, including the package design awards, follow. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of this event, including our generous sponsors, CanSource, Saxco, and the Canned Wine Podcast.
Best of Show Award Winners, from left:
Red (tie): Attimo Craft Winery 2024 Refosco, Italy
Rosé: Attimo Craft Winery 2024 Rosato, Italy
Spritzer: Somerbella Rossini Spritz, California
Red (tie): Archer Roose Pinot Noir, Australia
Sparkling: Archer Roose Bubbly Rosé, Italy
White: Freetime 2024 White Pinot Noir, Oregon
Archer Roose Wines
Bubbly Rosé, Veneto, Italy, Best of Show Sparkling Wine
Rosé, Pays d'Oc, France
Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Bubbly, Veneto, Italy
Pinot Noir, Victoria, Australia, Best of Show Red Wine (tie)
Attimo Craft Winery
2024 Refosco, Italy, Best of Show Red Wine (tie)
2024 Rosato, Italy, Best of Show Rosé Wine
Benmarl Winery
Dry Rosé, New York
Donelli Vini Spa
Fragolino Sparkling White aromatized wine-based drink, Italy
Lambrusco Emilia Red Wine, Italy
MyWine Sparkling Rosé, Italy
Element 79 Vineyards
Color Wines 2024 Sparkling Rosé, Fair Play, California
Color Wines 2024 Sparkling Dry Hopped Viognier, Fair Play, California
Freetime Wine
2024 White Pinot Noir, Columbia Gorge, Oregon, Best of Show White Wine
2024 Bright Pinot Noir, Columbia Gorge, Oregon
2024 Lively Pinot Noir Rosé, Columbia Gorge, Oregon
Maker Wine Company
2024 Brut Bubbles, California
2024 Bubbly Rosé, Paso Robles, California
2024 Rosé of Grenache, Monterey, California
Mimosa Royale
Berry, Sonoma, California
Shannon Family of Wines
Buck Shack Blackberry Lemonade, Lake County, California
Somerbella
Rossini Spritz, Russian River Valley, California, Best of Show Spritzer
Mimosa, Russian River Valley, California
Suntory Spirits Limited
Oishiiwine Sparkling White Wine, Japan
The OBC Wine Project
2022 Pinot Gris Blend, American
Vino Voyage
Joli Moscato Wine Cocktail Peach Orange Blossom, California
Wise Villa Winery
2024 Chardonnay, Lodi, Clements Hills, California
The 27 gold medals awarded in 2025
White Wines
Rosé Wines
Red Wines
Sparkling Wines
Spritzers
Somerbella, California
The OBC Wine Project, Colorado
Maker Wine Company, California
Element 79 Vineyards, California
Stoller Family Estate, Oregon
Donelli Vini Spa, Italy
Vino Voyage, Idaho
Vino Voyage, Idaho