168 Medals Awarded in SommCon’s Competition of Domestic and International Wine & Spirits
Presented by The SOMM Journal
September 24, 2025 (San Diego, CA) — Winners of SommCon’s 2025 Concours d’Spirits and Concours d’Vin presented by The SOMM Journal have been announced, highlighting exceptional craftsmanship across the global wine and spirits landscape.
Designed to spotlight quality and connect exceptional producers with beverage trade professionals, the annual competition series is judged by a panel of respected sommeliers, buyers, educators, importers, and media. All entries are judged blind and evaluated on quality, style, and category distinction.
As part of the broader SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo, medalists receive recognition at the SommCon Beverage Expo and are poured for industry professionals at the exclusive Winners Circle Tasting. They are also featured across SommCon’s national trade marketing channels and partner publications, The SOMM Journal and Tasting Panel Magazine. For producers, earning a medal isn’t just about accolades – it’s a strategic opportunity to gain visibility, build brand trust, and foster trade relationships.
2025 Concours d’Spirits Medal Winners
The SOMM Journal Award of Excellence
- Evil Bean Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, USA
- Familia Camarena Tequila Reposado, Mexico
- Tequila El Mexicano Blanco, Mexico
Double Gold
- Ampersand Malus, USA
- Condesa Gin Clásica, Mexico
- High Noon Black Cherry Vodka Hard Seltzer, USA
- High Noon Grapefruit Vodka Hard Seltzer, USA
- High Noon Original Vodka Iced Tea, USA
- High Noon Peach Vodka Hard Seltzer, USA
- Ron del Barrilito 5 Stars Rum, Puerto Rico
- Stranahan’s Mountain Angel 10 Year Colorado Single Malt Straight Malt Whiskey, USA
- Stranahan’s Original Colorado Single Malt Whiskey, USA
- Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey, USA
- Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition – Batch 032, USA
Gold
- 1800 Tequila Blanco, Mexico
- Ampersand Opimus, USA
- Condesa Gin Prickly Pear & Orange, Mexico
- Familia Camarena Tequila Añejo, Mexico
- Good Omen Distillers Hibiscus Gin Liqueur, Ecuador
- Golden Eagle Vodka, USA
- Laurel Canyon Spirits Cold Black Hjerte Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, USA
- Ron del Barrilito 3 Stars Rum, Puerto Rico
- Soubeyran 7 Year Old French Oak Single Malt Whisky, France
- Stranahan’s Blue Peak Colorado Single Malt Whiskey, USA
- Stranahan’s Diamond Peak Caribbean Rum Cask Colorado Single Malt Whiskey, USA
Silver
- 1800 Coconut Tequila, Mexico
- 1800 Milenio Extra Añejo Tequila, Mexico
- 1800 Tequila Añejo, Mexico
- 1800 Tequila Reposado, Mexico
- Ampersand Vinea, USA
- Crop Green Additive Free Organic Vodka, USA
- Evil Bean Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, USA
- Familia Camarena Silver Tequila, Mexico
- Farmer’s Reserve Strength Gin, USA
- High Noon Lemon Vodka Iced Tea, USA
- High Noon Lime Tequila Hard Seltzer, USA
- High Noon Peach Vodka Iced Tea, USA
- High Noon Pineapple Vodka Hard Seltzer, USA
- High Noon Strawberry Tequila Hard Seltzer, USA
- Martí Auténtico Plata Rum, USA
- Salt Point Margarita, USA
- SKORPIOS 1618 Tequila Añejo, Mexico
- Soubeyran 7 Year Old Ex Tequila Cask Single Malt Whisky, France
- Soubeyran Ex Cognac Cask Single Malt Whisky, France
- Soubeyran Signature Single Malt Whisky, France
- Stranahan’s Sherry Cask Single Malt Whiskey, USA
- Tequila El Mexicano Blanco, Mexico
- Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, USA
- Uncle Nearest Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey, USA
- Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Whiskey – Batch 3633, USA
Concours d’Vins Medal Winners
The SOMM Journal Award of Excellence
- Apothic 2022 Merlot, California, USA
- Balverne 2022 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA
- Markham Napa Valley Vineyards 2022 Merlot, Napa Valley, USA
- Notre Vue Estate 2021 Malbec, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, USA
- Submission 2021 Pinot Noir, California, USA
Double Gold
- Barefoot Cellars NV Malbec, California, USA
- Balverne 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, USA
- Bolero 2023 Reserve La Monarca, Temecula Valley, USA
- Dewatsuru NV Awasake Ashitae Junmai Ginjo Sparkling Sake, Akita, Japan
- Emishiki NV Worldpeace Junmai Ginjo Sake, Shiga, Japan
- Fazeli Cellars 2019 Shiraz, Temecula Valley, USA
- Flying H 2023 Estate Chardonnay, Kristy Vineyard, Monterey, USA
- Guyomar 2024 Prioress Rosé, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, USA
- INSIEME 2016 Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, USA
- Kinoene NV Ripe Apple Junmai Ginjo Sake, Chiba, Japan
- Le Vigne Winery 2022 Petite Sirah, Paso Robles, USA
- Loew Vineyards 2023 Cabernet Franc, Maryland, USA
- Markham Napa Valley Vineyards 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bryan’s Block, Yountville Ranch Vineyard, Napa Valley, USA
- Messina Hof Winery 2023 Bonarrigo Family Wines Sparkling Sagrantino Rosé, Texas, USA
- Spellbound Wines NV Incantato, Prosecco DOC, Italy
- St. Avalo 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA
- St. Avalo 2022 Nero d’Avola, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA
- Tinto Pesquera 2020 Reserva, Ribera del Duero DO, Spain
- Whitehaven 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Gold
- 10 NINTHS 2022 Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, USA
- Alamos 2023 Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
- Barefoot Bubbly NV Pinot Grigio, California, USA
- Barefoot Cellars NV Moscato, California, USA
- Barefoot Cellars NV Pinot Noir, California, USA
- Barefoot Cellars NV Rosé, California, USA
- Barefoot Cellars NV Sauvignon Blanc, California, USA
- Black Box NV Malbec, California, USA
- Bolero 2023 Garnacha, Paso Robles, USA
- Born NV Wing of Japan Junmai Daiginjo Sake, Fukui, Japan
- C’est La Vie 2021 Petite Sirah, Temecula Valley, USA
- Five Vines 2021 Paladin, Lodi, USA
- Guyomar 2022 Kynsey Road Tempranillo, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, USA
- Hedon State Wines 2022 Crimson Crush Red Blend, Virginia, USA
- INSIEME 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Suisun Valley, USA
- INSIEME 2017 Ricordi Signature Blend, Suisun Valley, USA
- Killer Drop 2021 California Red Wine, California, USA
- Lovewell Wine Company 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA
- Lovewell Wine Company 2023 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA
- Notre Vue Estate 2021 Malbec, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, USA
- SHABO 2023 Grande Reserve Cabernet Merlot, Odesa, Shabo, Ukraine
- Submission 2021 Pinot Noir, California, USA
- WE KNOW JACK! 2022 Zinfandel, Rockpile, USA
Silver
- 10 NINTHS 2021 Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, USA
- Akagisan NV Junmai Ginjo Sake, Gunma, Japan
- Alamos 2021 Red Blend, Mendoza, Argentina
- Alamos 2022 Selección Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
- Alamos 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina
- Apothic 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA
- Apothic 2022 Merlot, California, USA
- Apothic 2022 Red Original Blend, California, USA
- Apothic 2023 Pinot Noir, California, USA
- Balverne 2022 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA
- Balverne 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, USA
- Barefoot Bubbly NV Brut Cuvée, California, USA
- Barefoot Bubbly NV Brut Rosé, California, USA
- Barefoot Bubbly NV Extra Dry, California, USA
- Barefoot Bubbly NV Moscato Spumante, California, USA
- Barefoot Bubbly NV Pink Moscato, California, USA
- Barefoot Cellars NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA
- Barefoot Cellars NV Chardonnay, California, USA
- Barefoot Cellars NV Merlot, California, USA
- Barefoot Cellars NV Pink Moscato, California, USA
- Barefoot Cellars NV Pinot Grigio, USA
- Barefoot Cellars NV Red Moscato, California, USA
- Barefoot Cellars NV Riesling, California, USA
- Barefoot Cellars NV White Zinfandel, California, USA
- Barefoot Cellars NV Zinfandel, California, USA
- Bill’s Blend 2021 Heart of the Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, Red Mountain, Washington, USA
- Bill’s Blend 2024 Rosé Wine, Red Mountain, Washington, USA
- Black Box NV Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
- Black Box NV Chardonnay, California, USA
- Black Box NV Merlot, California, USA
- Black Box NV Pinot Grigio, California, USA
- Black Box NV Pinot Noir, California, USA
- Black Box NV Riesling, California, USA
- Black Box NV Rosé, California, USA
- Black Box NV Sauvignon Blanc, Chile
- C’est La Vie 2024 Cabernet Franc Rosé, Chatterjee Vineyard, Temecula Valley, USA
- Clos du Bois 2023 Chardonnay, California, USA
- Five Vines 2016 XD, Dry Creek Valley, USA
- Five Vines 2021 Poppy Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, USA
- Five Vines 2022 Grace, Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, USA
- Guyomar 2022 Monsignor, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, USA
- Hassen NV Pink Label Ginjo Sake, Aomori, Japan
- Hedon State Wines 2023 Silky Smooth Vidal Blanc, Virginia, USA
- Hyaku Moku NV Junmai Daiginjo Sake, Hyogo, Japan
- I’M Devine 2023 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA
- INSIEME 2019 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA
- INSIEME 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, USA
- INSIEME 2021 Montepulciano, Lake County, USA
- INSIEME 2021 Riesling, Finger Lakes, New York, USA
- La Marca 2023 Prosecco Rosé, Prosecco DOC, Italy
- La Marca NV Prosecco DOC, USA
- Le Vigne Winery 2022 Acquarello Sangiovese, Paso Robles, USA
- Le Vigne Winery 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, USA
- Le Vigne Winery 2022 Merlot, Paso Robles, USA
- Loew Vineyards 2022 Wolf Cabernet Sauvignon, Maryland, USA
- Loew Vineyards 2023 Chardonnay, Maryland, USA
- Loew Vineyards 2023 Malbec, Maryland, USA
- Lovewell Wine Company 2023 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA
- LXV 2023 The Secret, Central Coast, USA
- Mark West 2023 Pinot Noir, California, USA
- Markham Napa Valley Vineyards 2022 Merlot, Napa Valley, USA
- Messina Hof 2021 Double Barrel Reserva Sagrantino, Texas High Plains, Texas, USA
- Mermaid Valley Vineyard 2019 Syrah, Ramona Valley, USA
- Mermaid Valley Vineyard 2021 Estate Bottled Petite Sirah, Ramona Valley, USA
- Mermaid Valley Vineyard 2021 Sea Dog Red Table Wine, Ramona Valley, USA
- Nanbu Bijin NV Awa Sparkling Sake, Iwate, Japan
- Sky Valley Cellars 2022 Syrah, Ramona Valley, USA
- St. Avalo 2022 Sangiovese, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA
- St. Avalo 2023 Dornfelder, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA
- St. Avalo 2023 Pinot Grigio, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA
- St. Avalo 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA
- St. Avalo 2023 Vermentino, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA
- Submission 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA
- Tournon 2020 Mathilda Shiraz, Victoria, Australia
- Viarae NV Prosecco DOC, Italy
- Viarae NV Prosecco Rosé, Prosecco DOC, Italy
- Vienza 2021 Artist Series Mistero, California, USA
- Vienza 2024 Vermentino, Temecula Valley, USA
- WE KNOW JACK! 2023 Zinfandel, Rockpile, USA
- Whitehaven 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
- Willamette Valley Vineyards 2023 Founders’ Reserve Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
- Willamette Valley Vineyards 2023 Founders’ Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
- Willamette Valley Vineyards 2023 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
- Willamette Valley Vineyards 2023 Whole Cluster Rosé of Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
2025 Judging Panel
- Anibal Calcagno, Oceans
- Cha McCoy, Sommelier, Entrepreneur, and Author of Wine Pairings for The People
- Dan Valerino, Bottle Boon Consulting
- David Glancy MS, SF Wine School
- Erik Segelbaum, Somlyay LLC
- Jackie Summers, JackFromBrooklyn Inc.
- John Rielly, Cipressi Wine & Hospitality Consulting
- Juan Carlos Ruiz, Moët Hennessy
- Larissa Dubose, Paradies Lagardere
- Maurice DiMarino, Cohn Restaurant Group
- Meghan Balser, Winebow
- Meridith May, The SOMM Journal
- Monika Bielka-Vescovi, Women For WineSense
- Neeta Mittal, LXV Wine
- Pablo Ugarte, Catad’Or World Wine & Spirits Awards
- Spreti Valente, Fairplex – LA Int. Wine Competition
- Tiffany Tobey, Ritz-Carlton Resort
- Toshio Ueno MSS, Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
- Vanessa Cominsky, Prestige Ledroit Distributing Co.
Brands interested in entering the the 2026 Wine & Spirits Competition Series can email partner@sommconusa.com.
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