AWARDS

Madera County wineries continue to receive high accolades for a variety of of distinct and flavorful wines, grown and produced right here in the heart of California. Congratulations to these recent award winners!

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2019 California Winegrape Growers Competition
Gold , Old Vine Tinta Port

2019 Sunset International Wine Competition, Sunset Magazine
Gold , Rosé Port
Gold & Best of Class , Aged 10 Years Tawny Port 

Ficklin Vineyards was proud to accept nomination for submission to the 2019 California Winegrape Growers Competition. This competition, held in our state Capitol, is not a competition open to entry. All wines accepted into the competition are by legislative nomination only. Ficklin Vineyards received one of only nine Gold medals presented in the competition for their Old Vine Tinta Port.

As the most awarded Port in the United States, Ficklin Vineyards does not enter many competitions anymore. When they decided to present their popular Rosé Port and renowned Aged 10 Years Tawny Port into competition, it isn't surprising they selected the 2019 Sunset International Wine competition developed by Sunset Magazine. This contest draws top-level wines and top-notch judges to create a wine experience widely considered the most prestigious in the United States and open to entries from around the world.

Wines were judged from a field of over 2,600 entries. Only wines rating 90+ points were awarded Gold medals and were eligible to move on to the “Best of” Category. Ficklin Vineyards Rosé Port received a Gold Medal; and their Aged 10 Years Tawny Port received a second Gold Medal--as well as the award for Best of Class! Watch for results in an upcoming issue of Sunset Magazine.

Wine Enthusiast Magazine
92 points , 2017 Conmigo, Viognier/Marsanne blend
90 points , 2017 Zinfandel

Toast of the Coast International Wine Competition
Silver , 2016 Toschi Cabernet Sauvignon

West Coast Wine Competition
Silver , 2017 Toschi Rosé
Silver , 2018 Toschi Pinot Grigio

Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Double Gold , Vya Sweet Vermouth

Decanter World Wine Awards
Gold, 95 points , 2006 Starboard

Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Gold, 92 points, 2017 Essensia Orange Muscat

Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition
Gold, 91 points, 2017 Elysium Black Muscat

UPCOMING ASSOCIATION EVENTS
California Wine Month Celebration
at Toca Madera Winery
September 20, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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