In recent years Illinois wines have increasingly been recognized at state, national and international competitions for their high quality, great tasting varietals.
| Alto Vineyards |
- 2003, 2004 Chambourcin
Gold – Iowa Culinary Institute
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| August Hill Winery |
- Augie’s Blackberry Dessert Wine
Gold – 2007 Indy International Wine Competition
- 2005 Chambourcin
Bronze – 2007 Illinois State Fair Wine Competition
- 2005 Chardonel
Silver – 2007 Indy International Wine Competition
- 2005 Ginocchio
Gold – 2007 Indy International Wine Competition
- Niagara
Gold – 2007 Illinois State Fair Wine Competition
- 2005 Traminette
Silver – 2007 Mid- American Wine Competition
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| Blue Sky Vineyard |
- Seyval
Silver - Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Gold - International Eastern Wine Competition
Silver – Illinois State Fair Wine Competition
- Traminette
Silver – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
- Chambourcin Reserve
Bronze - Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
- Vignoles
Silver - International Eastern Wine Competition
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| Coopers Hawk Winery |
- Blueberry
Gold – Tasters Guild International
- Cherry
Silver – Tasters Guild International
- Rhubarb
Crystal Trophy – Indianapolis International
- Apricot
Best U.S. Fruit Wine – World Value Wine Challenge
- Peach
Silver – Illinois State Fair
- Barbara
Silver – Indianapolis International
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| Galena Cellars Winery |
- Blackberry
Double Gold – Indianapolis International
- Cerise
Double Gold – Indianapolis International
- Country Rose
Double Gold - Indianapolis International
- Cherry
Double Gold - Indianapolis International
- Traminette
Best of Show – Illinois State Fair Wine Competition
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| Illinois River Winery |
- Catawba Blush
Gold, Best in Class – National Women’s Wine Competition
Silver – Finger Lakes International
- Meritage
Silver – Indianapolis International
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| Lynfred Winery |
- Charbono 2005
Double Gold – Indiana International
- Malbec 2005
Double Gold – Finger Lakes International
- Petite Verdot 2005
Double Gold – Tasters Guild International
- Syrah 2004
Double Gold – Tasters Guild International
- Gewurztraminer 2004
Double Gold – Tasters Guild International
- Montmorency Cherry
Double Gold – Tasters Guild International
- Chardonnay 2004
Gold –Beverage Testing Institute, Florida State International
- Viognier 2005
Gold – Tasters Guild International
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| Owl Creek Vineyard |
- ChardonOwl 2005
Gold - International Eastern Wine Competition
Silver - Illinois Wine Competition
- Owl's Leap 2003
Silver - International Eastern Wine Competition
Bronze - Illinois Wine Competition
- Owl's Leap Reserve 2003
Gold - International Eastern Wine Competition
Silver - Illinois Wine Competition
- Seyval Blanc 2005
Silver - International Eastern Wine Competition
Silver - Illinois Wine Competition
- Bald Knob 2006
Bronze - Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
Bronze - Illinois Wine Competition
- Whooo's Blush 2006
Silver - Illinois Wine Competition
- Water Valley White 2006
Bronze - Illinois Wine Competition
- ZenGeist 2005
Silver - Illinois Wine Competition
- Raspberry Framboise
Double Gold - Illinois Wine Competition
Bronze - International Eastern Wine Competition
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| Pheasant Hollow Winery |
- Red Razz
Governor’s Cup-Fruit – Illinois State Fair Wine Competition
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| Prairie State Winery |
- Prairie Red
Governor’s Cup-Red – Illinois State Fair Wine Competition
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| Ravissant Winery |
- 2004 Norton
Gold – Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition
- 2005 Late Harvest Vidal
Silver – Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition
- Suberbe
Silver – Illinois State Fair Wine Competition
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| Von Jakob Vineyards |
- Kroshenfeler
Governor’s Cup-Rose/Blush – Illinois State Fair Wine Competition
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| White Owl Winery |
- Persimmon Sherry
Governor’s Cup-Dessert/Sparkling – Illinois State Fair Wine Competition
- Spiced Pear
Silver – Finger Lakes International
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| Willow Ridge Vineyards and Winery |
- Harvest White
Governor’s Cup-White – Illinois State Fair Wine Competition
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