Awards & Medals
Our wines have earned recognition at competitions across Sonoma, California, and beyond. From gold medals to top accolades, these awards showcase the quality and character of our small-lot winemaking.
2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine CompetitionÂ
BEST OF CLASS – 2021 Dragon’s Kiss Syrah, Sierra Foothills
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DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – 2021 Collin’s Reserve Merlot, Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak
2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine CompetitionÂ
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – 2016 Phase III New World Cabernet Sauvignon, Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak
GOLD MEDAL – 2016 Block VII Old World Cabernet Sauvignon, Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak
GOLD MEDAL – 2022 Violet Rose Rosé, Dry Creek Valley
2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine CompetitionÂ
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – 2016 Sunnydaze Sauvignon Blanc, Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak
GOLD MEDAL – 2016 Violet Rose Rosé, Dry Creek Valley
2017 San Francisco Chronicle Wine CompetitionÂ
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – 2013Â EDGEÂ Red Blend, Sonoma County
GOLD MEDAL – 2014 Rhett’s Revenge Grenache, Sonoma County
2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
GOLD MEDAL – 2013 Risqué Chardonnay, Napa Valley
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GOLD MEDAL – 2011 Scarlet’s Flirtation Zinfandel, Mendocino County
2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
GOLD MEDAL – 2012 Zin Master Zinfandel, Sonoma County
2016 San Francisco International Wine Competition
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – 2013 Dragon’s Kiss Syrah, Dry Creek Valley
2015 San Francisco International Wine Competition
GOLD MEDAL – 2012 Zin Master Zinfandel, Sonoma County
2018 California State Fair
GOLD MEDAL, 95 Points – 2015 Dragon’s Kiss Syrah, Sierra Foothills
2017 California State Fair
BEST OF CLASS OF REGION, 95 points – 2014 Rhett’s Revenge Grenache, Sonoma County
BEST OF CLASS OF REGION, 95 Points – 2013Â EDGEÂ Red Blend, Sonoma County
GOLD MEDAL, 95 Points – 2016 Sunnydaze Sauvignon Blanc, Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak
GOLD MEDAL, 95 Points – 2014 Dragon’s Kiss Syrah, Sonoma County
2016 California State Fair
GOLD MEDAL, 95 Points – 2013 Dragon’s Kiss Syrah, Dry Creek Valley
2024 Sonoma County Harvest Fair Â
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – 2023 Ellie Rose Rosé, Alexander Valley
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – 2023 Violet Rose Rosé, Dry Creek Valley
2023 Sonoma County Harvest FairÂ
GOLD MEDAL – 2020 Zin Master Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley
GOLD MEDAL – 2022 Violet Rosé Rosé, Dry Creek ValleyÂ
2018 Sonoma County Harvest Fair
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – 2015Â EDGEÂ Red Blend, Dry Creek Valley
GOLD MEDAL – 2015 Morning Song Petite Sirah, Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak
GOLD MEDAL – 2015 Zin Master Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley
GOLD MEDAL – 2015 Peter’s Delight Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
2017 Sonoma County Harvest Fair
GOLD MEDAL – 2015 Joie de Vivre Chardonnay, Carneros
GOLD MEDAL – 2014 Dragon’s Kiss Syrah, Sonoma County
GOLD MEDAL – 2013Â EDGEÂ Red Blend, Sonoma County
2016 Sonoma County Harvest Fair
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – 2015 Violet Rose Rosé, Dry Creek Valley
2025 OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition
GOLD MEDAL – 2021 Dragon’s Kiss Syrah, Sierra Foothills
GOLD MEDAL – 2022 Declan’s Delight Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
GOLD MEDAL – 2023 Ellie Rosé, Alexander Valley
GOLD MEDAL- 2023 Morning Song Syrah, Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak
2017 Orange County Wine Competition
GOLD MEDAL – 2013Â EDGEÂ Red Blend, Sonoma County
2016 Orange County Wine Competition
GOLD MEDAL – 2013 Dragon’s Kiss Syrah, Dry Creek ValleyÂ
2016 Grand Harvest Awards
GOLD MEDAL – 2013 Dragon’s Kiss Syrah, Dry Creek Valley
2015 Grand Harvest Awards
GOLD MEDAL – 2013 Dragon’s Kiss Syrah, Dry Creek Valley
2023 Harvest Challenge Wine Competition
BEST OF CLASS OF REGION, 95 Points – 2018 Cabernet Franc, Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak
2016 Harvest Challenge Wine Competition
BEST OF CLASS OF REGION, 95 points – 2014 Madame Carignane Carignane, Mendocino County
GOLD MEDAL – 2015 Peter’s Delight Pinot Noir, Russian River ValleyÂ
Press & Features
Spicy Vines has been featured in leading press outlets, media publications, and wine reviews that share our story and celebrate our bold approach to winemaking. From magazine spotlights to podcast interviews, explore the coverage that sets us apart.
Ready to experience what the press and competitions are raving about? Visit our Healdsburg tasting room, explore our award-winning small-lot wines, or join the  Spicy Vines Wine Club for exclusive releases and member perks.
