The American Fine Wine Competition Announces
Results from the 18th annual Judging
Where was Sawyer Somm in January? In Florida, judging at the American Fine Wine Competition! This invitation-only wine judging included 550 wines from 150 wineries vying for top honors. Hosted, once again, by the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University in North Miami.
The 2025 Top Awards
BEST OF SHOW
Sparkling Wine
2017 Domaine Carneros Le Reve, Carneros ($125)
White Wine
2023 Castello di Amarosa Gewurztraminer Anderson Valley ($35)
Red Wine
2019 Talisman Pinot Noir Mystery Vineyard Sonoma Coast ($85)
Sweet White Wine
2023 Ferrante Winery Vidal Blanc Ice Wine Grand River Valley ($35)
Sweet Red Wine
Prager Winery & Port Works Noble Companion 10-Yr-Old Tawny, Napa ($85)
BEST OF CLASS
Sauvignon Blanc
2023 Barnett Vineyards Andrew’s Vineyard Dry Creek Valley ($35)
Chardonnay
2023 Mi Sueno Winery Estate Carneros, Napa ($75)
Other White Single Varietal
2023 Eastwood Farm & Winery Petit Masang, Monticello ($35)
Other White Blend
2023 Carol Shelton Coquille Blanc Paso Robles ($28)
Albarino
2023 Clearwater Canyon Crawford Vineyard Yakima ($22)
Riesling, Dry
2021 Brooks Lone Star Eola-Amity Hills ($35)
Riesling Off-dry
2022 Bel Lago Leelanau Peninsula ($18)
Gewurztraminer
2023 Castello di Amarosa Anderson Valley ($35)
Sweet White
2023 Ferrante Vidal Ica Wine Grand River Valley ($35)
Sweet Red
Prager Winery & Port Works Noble Companion 10-Yr old Tawny, Napa ($85)
Sparkling Wine
2017 Domaine Carneros “Le Reve” Carneros ($125)
Pinot Noir
2019 Talisman Wine Mystery Vineyard Sonoma Coast ($85)
Zinfandel
2021 Deerfield Ranch Sommer Ranch Vineyard Dry Creek Valley ($68)
Cabernet Franc
2022 Element 79 Vineyards Estate “Fair Play” ($45)
Merlot
2021 Robert Foley Vineyards Napa Valley ($80)
Syrah
2021 J. Lohr Vineyards “Gesture” Paso Robles ($45)
Petit Verdot
2022 J. Lohr Vineyards Home Ranch Paso Robles ($45)
Red Bordeaux-style Blend
2019 Peju Reserve Meritage Napa Valley ($175)
Cabernet Sauvignon
2021 ZD Wines Reserve Napa Valley ($175)
Other Red Single Varietal
2023 Cline Cellars Mourvèdre Small Berry Contra Costa County ($45)
Malbec
2021 Shadowbox McKenzie Mullen Vyd. Carneros, Napa ($65)
Petite Sirah
2022 V. Sattui Barrel Aged Napa ($52)
Sangiovese
2022 Eberle Paso Robles ($45)
Other Red Blend
2022 Bricoleur Vineyards “La Rumeur” Sonoma County ($65)
