June 11, 2026 — Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards is proud to announce outstanding recognition at the 2026 Savor Northwest Wine Awards. Held annually in Cannon Beach, Oregon, the competition brings together acclaimed wine professionals and judges from across the region to evaluate hundreds of wines in a blind-tasting format. This year, Reustle’s commitment to excellence in viticulture and winemaking was rewarded with one Best of Class award and five Gold Medals, earning the winery the prestigious Savor Northwest Winery of Excellence Award, an honor reserved for the competition’s top-performing wineries.
Leading the accolades was Reustle’s acclaimed 2024 Grüner Veltliner Estate Selection, which captured the coveted title of Savor Northwest White Wine of the Year. The 2024 Gruner also earned Best of Class honors. Additional Gold Medal recognition was awarded to the winery’s 2024 Malbec, 2024 Merlot, 2023 Pinot Noir Reserve, 2024 Grüner Veltliner “Green Lizard,” and 2024 Gruner Veltliner Cask No. 2. Together, these award-winning wines highlight the exceptional character of the Umpqua Valley and the winery’s unwavering dedication to crafting distinctive, world-class wines.
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.
