Luxury Lambrusco Earns 98 Points and Double Gold Medal from Renowned Bay Area Tasting Event
February 4, 2026 (San Francisco, CA) — Saint Enzo, the modern luxury Lambrusco redefining celebration culture, is proud to announce that its debut release, Saint Enzo NV L’Originale Lambrusco™, has earned top honors at the 2026 San Francisco International Wine Competition. The wine was awarded a Double Gold Medal with a score of 98 points, one of the competition’s highest distinctions, beating out a number of legacy wines from California’s Napa and Sonoma Valleys.
“This recognition from the San Francisco International Wine Competition validates our belief that Lambrusco deserves a place at the table alongside the world’s finest sparkling wines,” says co-founder Armon Moore. “We set out to create something that honors tradition while speaking to modern celebration, and this Double Gold helps solidify that vision for us.”
Crafted in Castelvetro di Modena, Italy from 100% Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC, and conceived in California by Armon and Myisha Moore, Saint Enzo is more than a wine–it is a cultural statement. Produced from organic grapes grown in clay-rich soils among cherry orchards, the Lambrusco is bold, bone-dry, and twice-fermented, balancing depth with elegance and designed for life’s golden hours of laughter, connection, and style.
The San Francisco International Wine Competition, founded in 1980, is one of the wine industry’s most prestigious events and pioneered the rigorous blind judging process that has become the gold standard for professional wine evaluation. For over four decades, SFIWC has remained a trusted authority, celebrating wines from around the world and helping brands gain credibility, visibility, and consumer trust. The Double Gold Medal is reserved for wines that receive gold medal scores from all judges, making it an exceptionally rare and meaningful achievement.
This latest accolade adds to Saint Enzo’s growing list of honors. The brand previously earned Platinum – 96 points at the 2025 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition, where it was named Wine of the Year (Import) and Best of Show Sparkling Wine. Saint Enzo has resonated with consumers and critics alike, selling out online within hours of its August 2025 release.
The immediate popularity of the brand signals a cultural shift for consumers looking for wine designed not for the cellar, but for lifestyle moments that matter most. With a winemaking ethos deeply rooted in tradition and a modern California-minded design, Saint Enzo continues to redefine what sparkling red wine can be—elegant, effortless, and unforgettable.
Saint Enzo is available nationwide at www.saintenzo.com.
About Saint Enzo
Saint Enzo is a modern luxury wine brand founded by Armon and Myisha Moore. Inspired by brunch culture and born from a love story, Saint Enzo reclaims Lambrusco with 100% Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC. Guided by the mantra “Forever Brunch,” Saint Enzo is designed for a new generation of luxury consumers who value connection, storytelling, and style.
