2025

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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. 

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