Best Wines
Featuring the best of the best, winners in each category are chosen based on average scores from a blind tasting of wine experts who evaluate 120 varietals for finish, aroma, balance, depth, and appearance.
2025 Best Of Show
Bordeaux Varietal
San Simeon Cabernet, Riboli Family Wines (California)
Chardonnay
Riverstone Chardonnay, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines (California)
Cool Climate Red—Minnesota or Wisconsin
Marquessa, Dancing Dragonfly Winery (Wisconsin)
Cool Climate White—Minnesota or Wisconsin
Calypso, Dancing Dragonfly Winery (Wisconsin)
Fruity
Frontenac Gris, Parley Lakes Winery (Minnesota)
Imported Red
Serafino Cab/ Shiraz, Small Lot Imports (Australia)
Imported White
Seven, Batroun Mountains Wine (Lebanon)
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley Vineyards (Oregon)
Pinot Noir
Picket Fence Pinot Noir, Bronco Wine Company (California)
Red Blend
Red Blend, OMNI Winery & Taproom (Minnesota)
Rhone Ranger
San Simeon Grenache Rosé, Riboli Family Wines (California)
Rosé
Frontenac Rosé, Indian Island Winery (Minnesota)
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc, OMNI Winery & Taproom (Minnesota)
Sparkling
Bubbler, Parallel 44 Vineyards & Winery (Wisconsin)
Best Value
Bordeaux Varietal
Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines (California)
Chardonnay
ElementAL Chardonnay, Bogle Family Wines (California)
Cool Climate Red—Minnesota or Wisconsin
Frozen Tundra Red, Parallel 44 Vineyards & Winery (Wisconsin)
Cool Climate White—Minnesota or Wisconsin
Frontenac Gris, Parley Lakes Winery (Minnesota)
Fruity
Wildflower Valdiguie, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines (California)
Imported White
iLauri Tavo, Small Lot Imports (Italy)
Pinot Grigio
iLauri Tavo, Small Lot Imports (Italy)
Pinot Noir
Tacherons Pinot Noir, Small Lot Imports (France)
Red Blend
Frozen Tundra Red, Parallel 44 Vineyards & Winery (Wisconsin)
Rosé
Rosé Royal, Batroun Mountains Winery (Lebanon)
Sauvignon Blanc
Kato, Small Lot Imports (New Zealand)
Sparkling
Longevity Blanc de blanc, Bronco Wine Company (California)
