Eight Livermore Valley Wines Were Awarded the Best of Class Distinction
January 23, 2026 (Livermore, CA) — The Livermore Valley Wine Community (LVWC) is thrilled to announce that its wineries were awarded a record 239 medals in the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest wine competition in North America. Eight were awarded Best of Class with another 30 winning Double Gold.
“Earning a record 239 awards, including eight ‘Best in Class’, at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is an extraordinary honor for the Livermore Valley wine region and a powerful testament to the talent, passion and collaborative spirit of our winemaking community,” said Brandi Lombardi, Executive Director for the Livermore Valley Wine Community. “This achievement highlights the dedication to elevating the quality wines and craftsmanship of our winemakers and we hope these awards continue to inspire wine lovers from the Bay Area and beyond to visit and experience our award-winning wines.”
Livermore Valley Wine Community awards included:
8 Best of Class
30 Double Gold
86 Gold
95 Silver
20 Bronze
The wineries that took home awards include 3 Steves Winery Townsend Ranch, Almost Famous Wine Company, Arroyo Cellars, Bent Creek Wines, Cellar 13 Winery, Charles R Vineyards, Concannon Vineyard, Cuda Ridge Wines, Dante Robere Vineyards, Darcie Kent Estate Vineyards, Del Valle Winery, Favalora Vineyards Winery, Fenestra Winery, Garré Vineyard and Winery, JMC Cellars, Las Positas Vineyards, McGrail Vineyards and Winery, Mitchell Katz Winery, Murrieta’s Well Estate Vineyard, NFINITY Cellars, Occasio Winery, Omega Road Winery, Page Mill Winery, Retzlaff Vineyards and Estate Winery, Rosa Fierro Cellars, Sakura Winery, The Steven Kent Winery, Wente Vineyards, Wente Vineyards The Nth Degree, Wood Family Vineyards, and Wood Family Vineyards Culmination.
The eight Best of Class were awarded to:
- 3 Steves Winery Townsend Ranch 2022 Cienega Valley Sangiovese (Category: Sangiovese – $40.00 and Over)
- Almost Famous Wine Company 2023 Livermore Valley Cabernet Franc (Category: Cab Franc – $35 – $49.99)
- Almost Famous Wine Company 2024 Livermore Valley Sauvignon Blanc (Category: Sauvignon Blanc/Fume – $30.00 – $34.99)
- Concannon Vineyard 2024 Livermore Valley Chardonnay (Category: Chardonnay – $35.00 – $37.99)
- Garre Vineyard and Winery 2024 Livermore Valley Rose (Category: Dry/Sweet Rose – 1.00 & Over RS)
- Las Positas Vineyards 2023 Livermore Valley Tempranillo (Category: Tempranillo – $40.00 & Over)
- Mitchell Katz Winery 2022 Livermore Valley Chardonnay (Category: Chardonnay – $38.00 – $42.99)
- Retzlaff Vineyards Estate Winery 2024 Livermore Valley Sauvignon Blanc (Category: Sauvignon Blanc/Fume – $35.00 & Over)
For more information about LVWC, please visit www.LVwine.org.
ABOUT LIVERMORE VALLEY WINE COMMUNITY
The Livermore Valley Wine Community is a 501(c)6 organization that supports the wineries, growers and members in the Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area through educational and marketing programs. For more information, please visit www.LVwine.org.
