The American Wine Society Commercial Competition just announced winners from their 2020 competition, awarding Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards fifteen medals. Leading the way with 93 points and a Double Gold was the 2019 Matrix. Following close behind with 93 points and a Gold was the 2017 Tempranillo Reserve. Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards scored 91 points for the 2018 Pinot Noir Reserve and 90 points for both their 2018 Syrah and 2019 Grenache.
Noted for his ability to craft award-winning wines from a variety of grapes, Stephen M. Reustle quickly points out that great wine is made in the vineyard and it all begins with great fruit. He credits his faith in God for the ability to grow great fruit. He also credits diligent research and careful selection of each clone of grape he planted beginning back in 2001 for the success he enjoys today.
Owner/Winemaker, Stephen M. Reustle was quite pleased when he received the news, and commented “While just receiving an invitation is quite an honor, to win awards and ratings like these is phenomenal. Stephen continued to say, “We feel very blessed to receive these great results.”
Three time Winery of the Year recipient, (Dan Berger International Wine Competition’s 2020 Small Winery of the Year, Winepress NW’s 2017 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year, and Riverside Int’l Wine Competition’s 2010 Small Winery of the Year) as well as 2015 Six Nations Wine Challenge Top Syrah producer, and Riverside Int’l Wine Competition’s 2015 Terroir Award 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 8,000 cases annually.
