196 Medals Awarded in SommCon’s Competition of Domestic and International Wine & Spirits presented by The SOMM Journal
San Diego, CA (October 7, 2024) – SommCon®, the preeminent gathering for wine, beer, and spirits professionals, is proud to announce the medal award winners of the 2024 Concours d’Vin and Concours d’Spirits presented by The SOMM Journal. The competition was held Saturday, October 5, at Town and Country Resort in San Diego, California.
The Concours series is an impartial competition of domestic and international wine and spirits. Entries to the competition are judged by a jury of renowned palates and leaders in the wine and spirits industry. Silver, Gold, Double Gold medals were awarded with this year’s winners including:
Concours d’Spirits Medal Winners
Double Gold
Salt Point Vodka Mule, USA ($17)
High Noon Black Cherry Vodka Seltzer, USA ($10)
Stranahan’s Sherry Cask Single Malt Whiskey, USA ($70)
Galloway Company Prototypes Chocolate Mocha Cream Liqueur Prototype, USA ($20)
New Riff Distilling 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, USA ($70)
Hard Truth Distilling Co. Sweet Mash Wheated Bourbon, USA ($55)
1800 Añejo Cristalino Tequila, Mexico ($60)
Royal Mash British Vodka, UK ($50)
Gold
Salt Point Greyhound, USA ($17)
Gran Centenario Reposado Tequila, Mexico ($30)
Stranahan’s Diamond Peak Cask-Finished Whiskey, USA ($80)
New Riff Distilling 100% Malted Rye Whiskey, USA ($65)
New Riff Distilling Barrel Proof Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey, USA ($55)
Familia Camarena Reposado Tequila, Mexico ($17)
Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey, USA ($60)
1800 Añejo Tequila, Mexico ($40)
Good Omen Distillers Purple Potato Vodka, Ecuador ($39)
Silver
Familia Camarena Silver Tequila, Mexico ($17)
Familia Camarena Añejo Tequila, Mexico ($17)
Don Fulano Imperial Extra Añejo Tequila, Mexico ($190)
Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Premium Whiskey, USA ($50)
Gran Coramino Añejo Tequila, Mexico ($100)
Salt Point Gin Highball, USA ($17)
New Amsterdam Vodka, USA ($15)
High Noon Grapefruit Tequila Seltzer, USA ($22)
High Noon Passionfruit Tequila Seltzer, USA ($22)
High Noon Grapefruit Vodka Seltzer, USA ($10)
High Noon Pineapple Vodka Seltzer, USA ($11)
Fishers Island Lemonade Half & Half, USA ($16)
Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition – Batch 032 Premium Whiskey, USA ($150)
Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Premium Whiskey – Batch 905, USA ($80)
1800 Blanco Tequila, Mexico ($30)
1800 Cucumber & Jalapeño Tequila, Mexico ($30)
Stranahan’s Blue Peak Colorado Single Malt Whiskey, USA ($43)
Stranahan’s Original Colorado Single Malt Whiskey, USA ($55)
New Riff Distilling Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, USA ($46)
New Riff Distilling 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA ($68)
Concours d’Vin Medal Winners
Double Gold
Shadow Mountain Vineyards NV Old Gus Blend Red Table Wine, San Diego County, USA ($36)
Copper Six 2023 Gamay, Alisos Canyon, USA ($50)
Alamos 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina ($13)
Wautoma Springs 2021 Fork + Spoon Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, Washington, USA ($50)
The Landing 2023 Rosé, Northland, New Zealand ($23)
Fellow 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Clarksburg, USA ($20)
Bricoleur Vineyards 2023 Viognier, Kick Ranch Vineyard, Fountaingrove District, USA ($40)
Ricasoli 2021 Brolio, Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy ($26)
Donnafugata 2023 Lighea, Sicilia DOC Zibibbo, Italy ($25)
Mermaid Valley Vineyard 2020 Merlot, Ramona Valley, USA ($36)
Bruno Giacosa 2022 Roero Arneis DOCG, Italy ($40)
Wautoma Springs 2021 Long Vine, Columbia Valley, Washington, USA ($100)
Pedernales Cellars 2021 Texas GSM Mélange, Texas, USA ($26)
Breathless Sparkling Wines 2011 Late Disgorged Brut, Sonoma County, USA ($75)
St. Avalo 2022 Vermentino, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA ($35)
St. Avalo 2021 Nero d’Avola, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA ($50)
Gold
Theopolis Vineyards 2021 Petite Sirah, Yorkville Highlands, Mendocino County, USA ($42)
Oak Ridge Winery 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Lodi, USA ($15)
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2023 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA ($24)
Chalmers 2022 Vermentino, Heathcote, Victoria, Australia ($30)
Chalmers 2021 Greco, Heathcote, Victoria, Australia ($32)
Obsidian 2022 Triple Junction Volcanic Red, USA ($30)
All Saints Estate NV Muscat, Rutherglen, Australia ($25)
Gloria Ferrer 2021 Royal Cuvée Rosé Reserve, Carneros, USA ($35)
Exit West 2022 Mount Collection Estate Reserve Red Blend, Red Hills, Lake County, USA ($75)
Starfield Vineyards 2023 Marsanne, El Dorado, USA ($36)
Starfield Vineyards 2020 The Miner’s Inch, El Dorado, USA ($38)
Starfield Vineyards 2022 Cinsaut, El Dorado, USA ($38)
Starfield Vineyards 2022 Counoise, El Dorado, USA ($36)
Starfield Vineyards 2022 Mourvèdre, El Dorado, USA ($42)
Whitehaven 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($20)
Black Box NV Sauvignon Blanc, Chile ($20)
Barefoot Cellars NV Sauvignon Blanc, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Bubbly NV Extra Dry, USA ($10)
Barefoot Bubbly NV Moscato Spumante, USA ($10)
Alamos 2021 Red Blend, Mendoza, Chile ($13)
The Landing 2022 Boathouse Vino Rosso, Northland, New Zealand ($25)
Fellow 2023 Chardonnay, Clarksburg, USA ($20)
Fellow 2023 Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg, USA ($20)
Bricoleur Vineyards NV Flying by the Seat of Our Pants Brut, North Coast, USA ($50)
Force & Grace 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA ($55)
The Calling 2022 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA ($37)
Le Vigne Winery 2021 Paso Series Sangiovese, Paso Robles, USA ($28)
Bibi Graetz 2021 Casamatta Rosso Organic, Tuscany, Italy ($28)
Donnafugata 2021 Sul Vulcano Bianco, Etna Bianco DOC, Sicilia, Italy ($39)
Donnafugata 2021 Sul Vulcano Rosso, Etna Rosso DOC, Sicilia, Italy ($35)
Donnafugata 2019 Dolce & Gabbana Tancredi, Terre Siciliane IGT Rosso, Italy ($52)
Mermaid Valley Vineyard 2020 Petite Sirah, Ramona Valley, USA ($36)
Cuda Ridge 2022 Cabernet Franc, Livermore Valley, USA ($45)
Pedernales Cellars 2020 Tempranillo, Texas, USA ($50)
Bonarrigo Family Wines 2023 Heritage Select, Texas, USA ($30)
Wente Vineyards 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley, USA ($35)
Bolero at Europa Village 2021 Estate Garnacha Rosa, Temecula Valley, USA ($39)
Galloway Company NV Pecan Pie a la Mode Wine Cream Prototype, Wisconsin, USA ($20)
Silver
Akagisan NV Daiginjo Saké, Akagisan Daiginjo, Gunma Prefecture, Japan ($180)
Shadow Mountain Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, San Diego County, USA ($43)
Shadow Mountain Vineyards 2019 Tempranillo, Volcan Vista Vineyard, San Diego County, USA ($43)
Cellar Beast 2022 Dark Angel, Yakima Valley, Washington, USA ($65)
Oak Ridge Winery 2022 East Side Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, USA ($22)
Oak Ridge Winery 2023 East Side Crossing Sauvignon Blanc, Lodi, USA ($20)
Oak Ridge Winery 2021 Old Soul Petite Sirah, Lodi, USA ($15)
Oak Ridge Winery 2023 Old Soul Chardonnay, Lodi, USA ($15)
Fetzer Vineyards NV Reserve Port, California, USA ($11)
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2022 White Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA ($30)
Patrick Sullivan 2022 Bull Swamp Chardonnay, Gippsland, Australia ($85)
Bonterra Organic Estates 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, California, USA ($13)
Bonterra Organic Estates 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendocino County, USA ($20)
Chalmers 2022 Montevecchio Bianco Field Blend, Heathcote, Victoria, Australia ($24)
Mother Block 2022 White Blend, Murray Darling, Victoria, Australia ($18)
Mother Block 2023 Skin Contact, Murray Darling, Victoria, Australia ($18)
Chalmers 2021 Nero d’Avola, Heathcote, Victoria, Australia ($30)
Chalmers 2019 Felicitas, Heathcote, Victoria, Australia ($42)
Obsidian 2023 Chardonnay, Poseidon Vineyard, Los Carneros, Napa Valley, USA ($35)
Obsidian 2021 Volcanic Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Obsidian Ridge Vineyard, Red Hills, Lake County, USA ($40)
Obsidian 2021 Half Mile Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Hills, Lake County, USA ($80)
Obsidian 2022 Poseidon Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir, Los Carneros, Napa Valley, USA ($40)
Gloria Ferrer 2016 Royal Cuvée, Carneros, USA ($40)
Gloria Ferrer 2021 Ilumina, Carneros, USA ($82)
The Blind Horse Winery NV Zinfandel, Wisconsin, USA ($28)
The Blind Horse Winery 2023 Peach Chardonnay, Wisconsin, USA ($30)
St. Supéry Estate 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, USA ($28)
Exit West 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Big Valley District, USA ($28)
Exit West 2021 Estate Red Blend, Red Hills, Lake County, USA ($45)
Mount Langi Ghiran 2021 Cliff Edge, Grampians, Australia ($27)
Starfield Vineyards 2023 Hope Rising, El Dorado, USA ($36)
Starfield Vineyards 2022 Grenache, El Dorado, USA ($42)
Clos du Bois 2022 Chardonnay, California, USA ($15)
Black Box NV Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile ($20)
Black Box NV Malbec, Chile ($20)
Black Box NV Pinot Grigio, California, USA ($20)
Black Box NV Pinot Noir, California, USA ($20)
Black Box NV Tart & Tangy Sauvignon Blanc, California, USA ($20)
Black Box 2022 Vibrant & Velvety Red Blend, California, USA ($20)
Black Box 2022 Deep & Dark Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA ($20)
Barefoot Fruitscato NV Lemonade, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Fruitscato NV Sweet Cranberry, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Fruitscato NV Strawberry, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Fruitscato NV Peach, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Fruitscato NV Pear, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Cellars NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Cellars NV Chardonnay, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Cellars NV Pinot Grigio, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Cellars NV Pink Moscato, California, USA ($7)
Barefoot Bubbly NV Brut Cuvée, California, USA ($10)
Barefoot Bubbly NV Brut Rosé, California, USA ($10)
Alamos 2021 Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina ($20)
Wautoma Springs 2023 Albariño, Columbia Valley, Washington, USA ($25)
The Landing 2021 Madre Chardonnay, Northland, New Zealand ($100)
The Landing 2022 Boathouse Chardonnay, Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand ($23)
The Landing 2022 Syrah, Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand ($36)
The Landing 2020 Madre Syrah, Northland, New Zealand ($110)
The Landing 2023 Pinot Gris, Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand ($24)
Rescue Dog Wines 2023 Grenache Rosé, Lodi, USA ($28)
Rescue Dog Wines NV Demi-Sec Sparkling Wine, Lodi, USA ($28)
Fellow 2020 Cabernet Franc, Clarksburg, USA ($20)
Scenic NV Rosé, Clarksburg, USA ($7)
Silt NV Sparkling Chenin Blanc, Wilson Vineyards, Clarksburg, USA ($28)
Bricoleur Vineyards 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Kick Ranch Vineyard, Fountaingrove District, USA ($36)
Force & Grace 2022 Chardonnay, Carneros, USA ($33)
The Calling 2022 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA ($35)
Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2020 Cabernet Franc, Long Island, New York, USA ($37)
Bill’s Blend 2022 Rosé, Red Mountain, Washington, USA ($25)
Bill’s Blend 2020 Red, Red Mountain, Washington, USA ($45)
Le Vigne Winery 2023 Rosé of Sangiovese, Paso Robles, USA ($42)
Le Vigne Winery NV California Sparkling Wine, Paso Robles, USA ($52)
Le Vigne Winery 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon di Diminico, Paso Robles, USA ($51)
Bibi Graetz 2020 Testamatta Rosso, Tuscany, Italy ($99)
Isole e Olena 2020 Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy ($35)
Laurenz V. 2023 Singing Grüner Veltliner, Niederösterreich, Austria ($18)
Brecon Estate 2022 Reserve Mourvèdre, Paso Robles, USA ($88)
Brecon Estate 2022 Forty-Two, Paso Robles, USA ($69)
Cuda Ridge 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley, USA ($65)
Wautoma Springs 2022 Chardonnay, JMST Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Washington, USA ($25)
Pedernales Cellars 2022 Viognier Reserve, Texas High Plains, Texas, USA ($42)
Pedernales Cellars 2020 Valhalla, Texas High Plains, Texas, USA ($45)
Pedernales Cellars 2020 Malbec, Texas High Plains, Texas, USA ($40)
Rockwell Vermouth Co. NV Classic Sweet, California, USA ($16)
Rockwell Vermouth Co. NV Extra Dry, California, USA ($16)
Rockwell Vermouth Co. NV Native Amber, California, USA ($16)
Flying H 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Rancho Legado Vineyard, Monterey County, USA ($32)
Sky Valley Cellars 2023 Albariño, Ramona Valley, USA ($30)
Sky Valley Cellars 2021 Syrah, Ramona Valley, USA ($42)
We Know Jack! 2022 Zinfandel, Jack Florence Sr. Vineyard, Rockpile, USA ($65)
SEPPI Craft Sparkling Wines 2018 Blanc de Blancs, USA ($48)
SEPPI Craft Sparkling Wines 2018 Brut Rosé, Northern California, USA ($52)
Breathless Sparkling Wines NV Single Vineyard Reserve Sparkling Pinot Blanc, Alexander Valley, USA ($60)
Melograno Cocktails NV Organic Blue Agave Wine Piña Colada, Mexico ($8)
Pedroncelli 2021 Wisdom Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley, USA ($60)
Pedroncelli 2021 Courage Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, USA ($48)
Domaine Serene NV Evenstad Reserve, Dundee Hills, Oregon, USA ($85)
Bolero at Europa Village 2020 Tempranillo, Temecula Valley, USA ($57)
Europa Village NV Annabel Brut Sparkling Wine, California, USA ($48)
St. Avalo 2022 Pinot Grigio, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA ($30)
St. Avalo 2021 Sangiovese, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA ($50)
St. Avalo 2022 Gamay Noir, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA ($35)
St. Avalo 2022 Dornfelder, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara County, USA ($50)
Bodega Colomé 2024 Estate Torrontés, Calchaquí Valley, Salta, Argentina ($14)
Bolle NV Blanc de Blancs, UK ($)
Bolle NV Rosé, UK ($)
Judges for this year’s competition include:
Concours d’Vin
Will Costello, MS, Managing Director Business Development, Preferabli
Erik Segelbaum, AS, CSW, Chief Vinnovation Officer/Owner, Somlyay, Swig Partners, Goodsomm
David Glancy, MS, CWE, Founder & CEO, San Francisco Wine School
Justin Vallandingham, Co-Founder, Wedland Group
Hoby Wedler, Ph.D., Managing Partner & CEO, Wedland Group
Kyungmoon Kim, Founder, KMS Imports
Wanda Cole-Nicholson, Education and Media Specialist, VinBev
Kathleen Thomas, Wine & Hospitality Educator, CORE Body | Mind, Ada’s Wine Bar
Vanessa Cominsky, Wine & Spirits Specialist, Prestige-Ledroit Distributing Co.
Jordi Paronella, Wine Director, Jose Andres Group
Whitney Pope, CS, Wine Events & Social Media Consultant, Whit and Wine
Lindsay Pomeroy, MW, BA, CWE, WSET Diploma, FWS, Owner, Wine Smarties
John Rielly, Consultant, Cipressi Wine and Hospitality Consulting
Stephanie Kendall, Wine Sales Representative, Chambers & Chambers Wine Merchants
Jeffrey Bencus, Lead Sommelier, Picasso; Associate, Wine and Spirits at RingIT, Inc. | Preferabli by Wine Ring
Concours d’Spirits
Jackie Summers, CEO, Sorel Liquor
Aaron Gore, Director of Partnerships & Community, Arryved
Ewan Bennie, Assistant General Manager, Consortium Holdings – Young Blood #49 World’s Best Bars 2022
Willem Van Leuven, Market Manager, Heaven Hill Brands
Meghan Balser, Spirits Specialist, WINEBOW
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