April 24, 2026 — At this year’s Monterey International Wine Competition in California, Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards received exceptional recognition, with four wines earning the prestigious ‘Best of Class’ designation.
The award-winning wines include the 2024 Grüner Veltliner and 2024 Tempranillo, each scoring an impressive 94 points, the 2024 Viognier with 93 points, and the 2024 Riesling with 90 points.
In addition to these top honors, four more Reustle wines were awarded Gold Medals. The 2024 Malbec received 92 points, the 2024 Syrah earned 91 points, the 2023 Syrah Reserve scored 90 points, and the 2023 Tempranillo Reserve achieved 91 points.
Pleased with the results, Owner and Winemaker Stephen M. Reustle commented, “The Monterey International Wine Competition is always a highly competitive event, showcasing an impressive range of wines from around the world. To have four of our wines recognized as ‘Best of Class’ is incredibly rewarding. SDG”
He added, “We’re especially proud to see such strong scores across multiple varietals. Having eight wines earn Gold Medals or higher is truly exciting and speaks to the quality and consistency of our wine and our region.”
Six-time Winery of the Year recipient. Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards is 100% estate grown and produced from 40 acres of steep, hillside vineyards in Southern Oregon’s Umpqua Valley. Family owned and operated since 2001, Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards produces approximately 7,500 cases annually.
