From gold medals to glowing wine reviews, Spicy Vines is making waves in the wine world. Our bold, small-lot wines have been recognized with top awards, accolades, wine ratings, and media features that celebrate both our craftsmanship and creativity. Explore the highlights below — from competition medals to press coverage — and see what sets our wines apart.

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 Competition 

BEST OF CLASS – 2021 Dragon’s Kiss Syrah, Sierra Foothills
 

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – 2021 Collin’s Reserve Merlot, Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak

2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 

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 Competition 

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 Competition 

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – 2013 EDGE 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
 

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 – 2013 EDGE 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  

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – 2023 Ellie Rose Rosé, Alexander Valley

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – 2023 Violet Rose Rosé, Dry Creek Valley

2023 Sonoma County Harvest Fair 

GOLD MEDAL – 2020 Zin Master Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley

GOLD MEDAL – 2022 Violet Rosé Rosé, Dry Creek Valley 

2018 Sonoma County Harvest Fair


DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – 2015 EDGE 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 – 2013 EDGE 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 – 2013 EDGE Red Blend, Sonoma County

2016 Orange County Wine Competition

GOLD MEDAL – 2013 Dragon’s Kiss Syrah, Dry Creek Valley 

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 Valley 

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.

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