Blustone Vineyards is proud to share that several wines earned awards at the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, one of the most respected and competitive wine competitions in the United States.
Each year, the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition evaluates thousands of wines through blind tastings led by experienced judges from across the industry. Because judges focus only on what’s in the glass, the competition has become a trusted benchmark for quality—especially in categories led by California producers.
2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Award Winners
- 2024 Chardonnay Reserve — Gold Medal
Notably, this recognition stands out at a California-based competition known for its depth of Chardonnay entries. The Gold Medal affirms the wine’s structure, precision, and restraint. Shop 2024 Chardonnay Reserve - 2024 Pinot Gris Rosé — Gold Medal (Not yet released)
Although still aging in our cellar, this wine already is winning big. Early recognition like this reinforces our confidence in the upcoming release. - 2024 Latitude — Silver Medal
Latitude continues to reflect both vintage character and vineyard expression. The Silver Medal highlights its balance and consistency in the competitive white blend field. Shop 2024 Latitude - 2024 Gewürztraminer — Silver Medal (Not yet released)
At the same time, this award confirms the aromatic clarity and freshness we’ve seen throughout its development. - 2023 Pinot Noir — Bronze Medal
In particular, Pinot Noir faces intense scrutiny at California competitions. Earning a medal here underscores the wine’s poise and varietal integrity. Shop 2023 Pinot Noir
The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition stands as the largest wine competition in the United States, with entries spanning North America. According to the organizers, the event’s scale and blind judging format help establish industry-wide standards for quality.
Because California wines dominate the field, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition awards often serve as a meaningful benchmark beyond regional boundaries. For wineries outside the state, recognition confirms that the wines compete successfully on a national stage.
For more on judging standards and medal criteria, visit the competition’s official judging process overview.
These results reflect the care and intention behind every decision we make in the vineyard and cellar. More importantly, they encourage us as we prepare to release the next vintage of wines.
We look forward to sharing the unreleased medal winners soon and welcoming you to experience them firsthand.
