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.
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
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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