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Many may be surprised to learn that Minnesota is home to over over 600 vineyards and more than 30 wineries. The vast majority of these were started in the last five years - tremendous growth for any industry. In addition to this astounding growth, the Minnesota grape and wine industry also provides significant economic impact. Including grape growing, winery operations and winery-related tourism, the combined impact of the Minnesota grape and wine industry contributes over 40 million dollars annually to the Minnesota economy.

Minnesota Gold Medal Winning Wines

We're Proud of our Wines!
And with good reason. Each year, dozens of Minnesota wineries enter a variety of International Wine Competitions and each year, Minnesota wines earn gold medals at these prestigious competitions. We'll announce all the Minnesota Gold winners here - so check back often. If you're a Minnesota Winery who has been awarded a Gold, Double Gold or Best of Show at a wine competition, please send the news via our "contact us" submission form.


April 2013 - New York Fingerlakes International Wine Competition

Four Daughters Vineyard - Marquette- GOLD

 

2012

April 2012 - New York Fingerlakes International Wine Competition

Cannon River Winery - Winter Ice - GOLD

Carlos Creek Winery - Carlos Creek Winery Chardonnay - GOLD

Hinterland Vineyard - Frontenac Reserve - GOLD

Hinterland Vineyard - La Crescent - GOLD

Winehaven Vineyard and Winery - Winehaven Cranberry - GOLD

Winehaven Vineyard and Winery- Winehaven Mead - GOLD

August 2012 - International Cold Climate Wine Competition

Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery - La Crescent - GOVERNORS CUP and BEST OF SHOW WHITE WINE

Cannon River Winery - St Pepin - GOLD

Cannon River Winery - Sogn Blush - GOLD

Indian Island Winery - Marquette - GOLD

Whispering Oaks Winery - Frontenac Gris - GOLD

Winehaven Winery and Vineyard -Strawberry-Rhubarb Wine- GOLD

Wild Mountain Winery Inc - La Crescent - GOLD


2011

July 2011 - Mid America Wine Competition  

Parley Lake Winery - Marquette - GOLD

 

May 2011 - New York Taster's Guild International Wine Competition 

Carlos Creek Winery - Hot Dish Red - GOLD

Carlos Creek Winery - Trinity - GOLD

Carlos Creek Winery - Cabernet Sauvignon - GOLD


April 2011 - New York Fingerlakes International Wine Competition

  Carlos Creek Winery - Apple Blueberry - GOLD
  Forestedge Winery - Black Current - GOLD
  Parley Lake - Apples & Vines - GOLD

 

March 2011 - Twin Cities Food & Wine Show

  Carlos Creek Winery - Wobegon White - BEST OF SHOW WHITE WINE
  Forestedge Winery - Rhubarb - BEST OF SHOW FRUIT WINE
  Warehouse Winery - No 3 - BEST OF SHOW RED WINE 

 

August 2011- International Cold Climate Wine Competition

Indian Island Winery - Frontenac Rose - GOVERNORS CUP

Parley Lake Winery - Frontenac Gris - DOUBLE GOLD

Warehouse Winery - Frontenac - DOUBLE GOLD

Cannon River Winery - Sogn Blanc - GOLD

Crow River Winery - Frontenac - GOLD

Fieldstone Vineyards - Frontenac Gris - GOLD

Forestedge Winery - Black Currant - GOLD

Indian Island Winery - Frontenac Rose- GOLD

Millner Heritage Vineyard and Winery - Sailer - GOLD

Millner Heritage Vineyard and Winery - Neuhaus - GOLD

Saint Croix Vineyards - Frontenac Gris - GOLD

Whitewater Wines LLC - Frontenac - GOLD

2010

August 2010 - International Cold Climate Wine Competition

  St. Croix Vineyards - La Crescent Dessert - GOVERNORS CUP
  Indian Island Winery - Marquette - BEST RED
  Morgan Creek - Black Ice - BEST SPECIALTY & FORTIFIED

  Fieldstone Vineyards, Frontenac Rose - DOUBLE GOLD
  Winehaven - Cranberry - DOUBLE GOLD

  Cannon River Winery Sogn Blush - GOLD
  Cannon River Winery, Irene’s Blush - GOLD
  Fieldstone Vineyards, La Crescent - GOLD
  Forestedge Winery, Apple Wine - GOLD
  Forestedge Winery, Black Currant Wine - GOLD
  Indian Island Winery, Frontenac Rosé - GOLD
  Parley Lake Winery, Frontenac Rosso - GOLD
  Parley Lake Winery, Brianna Breeze - GOLD
  Winehaven Winery and Vineyard, Chisago - GOLD
  Winehaven Winery and Vineyard, Strawberry-Rhubarb Wine - GOLD
  Woodland Hill Winery, Vinny’s Red, Marquette - GOLD


2009

2009 International Cold Climate Wine Competition

Falconer Vineyards and Winery - Frontenac Reserve Red Wing Port - GOVERNORS CUP

Winehaven Winery and Vineyard - Slippery Slope White - BEST SPECIALTY and FORTIFIED

Saint Croix Vineyards - Marechal Foch 2007 - DOUBLE GOLD

Cannon River Winery - Sogn Blanc - GOLD

Carlos Creek Winery - Apple - GOLD

Fieldstone Vineyards Inc - Marquette - GOLD

Hinterland Vineyards - Frontenac Gris - GOLD

Hinterland Vineyards - Happy Creed Red - GOLD

Hinterland Vineyards - La Crescent - GOLD

Millner Heritage Vineyard and Winery - Little Iza - GOLD

Saint Croix Vineyards - Frontenac Gris 2008 - GOLD

Saint Croix Vineyards - Raspberry Infusion - GOLD

Saint Croix Vineyards - Marquette 2008 - GOLD

White Rabbit Vineyards and Winery - Dust Bunnies - GOLD

Winehaven Winery and Vineyard - Frontenac - GOLD

Winehaven Winery and Vineyard - Strawberry-Rhubarb - GOLD


 


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