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Texas International Wine Competition Announces 2025 Award Winners

Austin, TX – April 7, 2025 – The Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) is proud to announce the results of its 2025 competition, held March 21–22. This year’s event welcomed 753 wine entries from 29 U.S. states and 12 countries, showcasing an incredible range of quality and creativity from both professional and amateur winemakers.

Following two days of rigorous judging by a panel of esteemed experts, TXIWC is honored to recognize this year’s standout wines:

Overall Winners

  • Grand Star of Show – Yellowstone 1886 Cellars 2021 Ranch Reserve
  • Premier Star of Show – Scalon Cellars 2019 Priority Red Blend

Top Wines by Category

  • Grand Texas Red – Wintergrass Vineyard & Winery 2022 Sangiovese
  • Grand Texas White – Sandy Road Vineyards 2023 Chardonnay
  • Grand International – Vinarstvi Krist s.r.o. 2024 Palava vyber z bobuli
  • Grand Sparkling – Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards NV Blanc de Blanc
  • Grand Fruit Wine – Beachaven Vineyards & Winery Non-Vintage Blues
  • Grand Amateur Star of Show – Five Whispers Winery 2019 Shallow
  • Grand Amateur Fruit Wine – Vino del Parque Encino 2022 Strawberry

Distinguished Wines by Category

  • Premier Texas Red – Edge of the Lake Vineyard 2023 Barbera
  • Premier Texas White – Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards 2022 Trebbiano
  • Premier International – Vinarstvi Krist 2024 Ryzlink rynsky pozdni sber
  • Premier Sparkling – 14 Acres Vineyard & Winery 2024 Bubbly Rose
  • Premier Fruit Wine – Hymn and Herd Family Winery NV Mammaw’s Mix
  • Premier Amateur Star of Show – Byron Barnes 2021 First Kiss
  • Premier Amateur Fruit – Possums Run 2023 Tye Dye Collection, Sparkling Apple Wine

“These award-winning wines represent the exceptional talent and passion within today’s wine industry,” said the TXIWC organizing team. “We are proud to provide a platform that honors both professional and amateur winemakers and celebrates global excellence with a Texas spirit.”

The full list of results, including medal awards, class distinctions, and Best of Class honors, is now available online at: www.txiwc.com

About TXIWC

The Texas International Wine Competition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing winemaking excellence through world-class assessment and charitable partnerships. Guided by our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Community, Education, and Global Perspective, we strive to set the global standard for wine competitions and community impact.