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Awards

We are thrilled to share these accolades with you, showcasing that the wines you love are internationally recognized. Our impressive array of awards, achieved with just our first 7 bottlings, is a promising sign of what’s to come. These accomplishments are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our exceptional Rayson winemaking team.

Riesling

Riesling

  • Gold Medal Winner 90 Points – 2024 America’s Wine Cup
  • Overall Best-In-Show & Double Gold 94 Points: 2024 Great White National Wine Competition
  • Gold Medal Winner 92 Points: 2024 Critics Challenge International Competition, CA
  • Gold Medal Winner 92 Points: 2024 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition, CA
Riesling
Rosé

Rosé

  • Gold Medal Winner 92 Points – 2024 America’s Wine Cup
  • Best of Class 96 Points: 2024 International Eastern Wine Competition (Santa Rosa, CA)
  • Gold Medal Winner: 2024 International Rosé Competition,
  • Gold Medal Winner 93 Points: 2024 American Fine Wine Competition
Rosé
Chardonnay

Chardonnay

  • Gold Medal Award – 2024 Southeast Regional Winemaker Challenge
  • Gold Medal Winner 91 Points – 2024 America’s Wine Cup
  • Gold Medal Winner 91 Points: 2024 Great White National Competition
Chardonnay
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Cabernet Franc

  • Double Gold Medal Winner 93 Points – 2024 America’s Wine Cup
  • Double Gold Medal Winner – 2024 American Wine Society Competition
  • Best in Show Red – 2024 American Wine Society Competition
  • Gold Medal Winner 90 Points: 2024 Critics Challenge International Competition, CA
  • Gold Medal Winner 90 Points: 2024 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition, CA
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Petit Verdot Reserve

Petit Verdot Reserve

  • Gold Medal Award – 2024 Southeast Regional Winemaker Challenge
  • Gold Medal Winner 93 Points – 2024 America’s Wine Cup
  • Best Petit Verdot 93 points: 2024 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition, CA
  • Gold Medal Winner 2024 NC Fine Wines Competition
  • Gold Medal Winner 93 Points: 2024 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition, CA
Petit Verdot Reserve
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Sweet Vermouth

  • Best of Class 91 Points: International Eastern Wine Competition (Santa Rosa, CA)
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Élevage Select

  • Gold Medal Award – 2024 Southeast Regional Winemaker Challenge
  • Platinum 94 Points: 2024 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition, CA
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Élevage Rouge

  • Gold Medal Winner 92 Points – 2024 America’s Wine Cup
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Élevage Blanc

  • Best of Class and Gold Medal Winner 93 Points– 2024 Harvest Challenge, Sonoma, CA
  • Gold Medal Winner 90 Points – 2024 America’s Wine Cup
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Founders Reserve

  • Gold Medal Award – 2024 Southeast Regional Winemaker Challenge
  • Gold Medal Winner 92 Points – 2024 America’s Wine Cup
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