Double Gold Winners of the 2021 Sunset International Wine Competition

The judges tasted. And tasted. And tasted. And now they’ve picked the winners in the West’s hottest wine competition.

Double Gold Winners of the 2021 Sunset International Wine Competition
Written by Sunset October 1, 2021

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WineryWineAppellationVintageExtra Awards
Adrice WinesNotoriousYakima Valley2018Best of Class
Alexander Valley VineyardsZinfandelAlexander Valley; Sonoma County2018Best of Class
Alexander Valley VineyardsAlexander School Reserve Cabernet SauvignonAlexander Valley; Sonoma County2017Best of Class
Alexandria Nicole CellarsShepherds MarkHorse Heaven Hills2020Best of Class
Amador CellarsFianoAmador County2020Best of Class
Ammons HornPinot NoirCarneros2018
Amulet EstateDancing HaresNapa Valley2017
Gray Monk Estate WineryChardonnayOkanagan Valley VQA2019
Peller EstatesRieslingNiagara Peninsula VQA2019
Dixie & Bass
Sauvignon Blanc—Buy It!		Horse Heaven Hills2020
Roaming Dog
Cabernet Sauvignon Rose—Buy It!		Columbia Valley2020Best of Class, Best of Show - Rose Wine
Aratas Wine
Veneration Red Blend—Buy It!		Napa Valley2018Best of Class
AvinoDos WinesAvinoDos Cabernet Sauvignon - OakvilleNapa Valley; Oakville2017
Balletto VineyardsTeresa's ChardonnayRussian River Valley2020Best of Class
Balletto VineyardsRose of Pinot NoirRussian River Valley2020
Girasole VineyardsPinot BlancMendocino County2020
Bayer Family EstateNebbioloRogue Valley2017
Beltane RanchZinfandelSonoma Valley2019
Benziger Family WineryThree BlocksSonoma Valley2018
Benziger Family Wineryde Coelo Quintus Pinot NoirSonoma Coast2018
Benziger Family WineryWest Rows ChardonnayCarneros; Sonoma2019
BernardusSierra Mar Vineyard Pinot NoirSanta Lucia Highlands2018
BernardusRosella's Vineyard Pinot NoirSanta Lucia Highlands2018Best of Class
Berryessa Gap VineyardsGozar! White WineYolo County2020Best of Class
Lightpost WinerySevastien Cabernet SauvignonSanta Cruz Mountains2018
Lightpost WineryChardonnay Spanish SpringsSan Luis Obispo County2019Best of Class
BlagdenCabernet SauvignonNapa Valley; Oakville District2017
BlagdenChardonnaySonoma Coast (Sonoma)2016Best of Class
Boatique WineryBubblesSonoma CountyNV
Boatique WineryRose MalbecBig Valley District2020
BoegerPetite SirahEl Dorado2018
BoegerAgliancoEl Dorado2017
Brassfield Estate WinerySerenity Rose of Pinot NoirHigh Valley2020
BreathlessBlanc De NoirsSonoma CountyNV
BreathlessBlanc de Blancs McMinn VineyardRussian River Valley2016
Brecon EstateLast SandwichCentral Coast2020
Gravel BarCabernet SauvignonColumbia Valley; Red Mountain2016
OrogenyChardonnayRussian River Valley2019
Picket FenceCabernet SauvignonAlexander Valley2017
Bunnell Family CellarCabernet SauvignonHorse Heaven Hills2016
Newhouse Family VineyardsScionSnipes Mountain2016
Newhouse Family VineyardsVestigeSnipes Mountain2013Best of Class
CK MondaviMerlotCalifornia2018
Flat Top HillsCabernet SauvignonCalifornia2018
End Of The DayCabernet SauvignonPaso Robles2018Best of Class
Camaraderie CellarsDolcettoYakima Valley2016
Carol Shelton Wines
Coquille Blanc—Buy It!		Paso Robles2019
Laissez FaireLaissez Faire RedSnake River Valley2020
Cinquain CellarsReserve MalbecPaso Robles2017Best of Class
Clif Family Winery2018 Kit's Killer CabHowell Mountain2018
Comstock WinesPinot NoirSonoma Coast2018
Coyote CanyonAlbarinoHorse Heaven Hills2020
DaMaWinesDaMa WinesColumbia Valley2019
DancinTributeRogue Valley2019
Dancing Crow VineyardsRose of SyrahLake County2020
Davis Family VineyardsEstate ChardonnayRussian River Valley2019
Del Rio Vineyard EstateGrenache RoseRogue Valley2020
Schmitt SohneRelax Riesling QbAMosel2019Best of Class
DNA VineyardsMud Pie Cabernet SauvignonMendocino2017
Domaine Carneros
Estate Pinot Noir—Buy It!		Carneros2018Best of Class
Domaine Carneros by TaittingerEstate BrutCarneros2016
Domaine Carneros by TaittingerUltra BrutCarneros2016
The CrusherSauvignon BlancCalifornia2019
Dry Creek Vineyard2019 Block 10 ChardonnayRussian River2019Best of Class
Dry Creek VineyardDCV7 Estate Zinfandel - Wallace RanchDry Creek Valley2018Best of Class
Dutcher CrossingProprietor's Reserve Cabernet SauvignonDry Creek Valley2017
BarefootMerlotCaliforniaNVBest of Class
BarefootWhite MoscatoCaliforniaNV
BarefootSangriaNoneNVBest of Class
Edna ValleyPinot GrigioEdna Valley2019
Frei Brothers Sonoma ReservePinot NoirSonoma County; Russian River Valley2018Best of Class
J VineyardsBrut RoseRussian River ValleyNV
J Vineyards and WineryCuvee 20Russian River ValleyNV
MacMurray Estate VineyardsPinot NoirRussian River Valley2018
TalbottSleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot NoirSanta Lucia Highlands2017
William Hill Estate WineryCabernet SauvignonNapa Valley2016Best of Class
EberleCotes-du-Robles BlancPaso Robles2020
Eco Terreno Wines & VineyardsCuvee TierraAlexander Valley; Sonoma County2018Best of Class
EfesteRiesling - EvergreenAncient Lakes2020
Ehret Family WinerySauvignon BlancKnights Valley2020
Guglielmo WinerySagrantinoSanta Clara Valley2017Best of Class
Estate CrushCinsautLodi2019
Ficklin VineyardsOld Vine Tinta PortCaliforniaNVBest of Class
Chalone VineyardEstate Pinot NoirChalone2019
Lucien AlbrechtBrut RoseAlsace AOCNV
Foppiano VineyardsGianna's Block Petite SirahRussian River Valley2017
HUE Wine CompanyRieslingWashington State2019Best of Class
Four Sisters RanchLaughing VinesPaso Robles2017
Frank Family VineyardsMerlotNapa2018Best of Class
FurthermoreGap's Crown Vineyard Pinot NoirPetaluma Gap2017Best of Class
Gali Vineyards
Syrah—Buy It!		Santa Cruz Mountains2017
Garre Vineyard and WineryCabernet FrancLivermore Valley2017Best of Class
Gibson Wine CompanyCream SherryCentral ValleyNV
ForefathersSauvignon BlancNew Zealand; Marlborough2020Best of Class, Best of Show - White Wine
GoosecrossState Lane Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley; Yountville2018Best of Class
BartonHot BloodedAdelaida District2019
Halter RanchLibelleAdelaida District2016
HartlamSauvignon BlancSonoma County; Chalk Hill2020Best of Class
HertelendySignature Mountain BlendNapa2017
HertelendyCabernet SauvignonNapa2017
Baron HerzogPinot GrigioCalifornia2020
Baron HerzogChenin BlancCalifornia2020Best of Class
Holesinsky WinerySparkling UnicornSnake River Valley2020
Husch VineyardsLate Harvest GewurztraminerAnderson Valley2017Best of Class, Best of Show - Dessert/Late Harvest
Husch VineyardsVin GrisAnderson Valley2020Best of Class
Husch VineyardsMuscat CanelliMendocino2020Best of Class
Chicken DinnerChicken Dinner RoseWashington2020
Imagery Estate WineryTeroldegoPine Mountain - Cloverdale Peak2018Best of Class
Imagery Estate WineryWhite Burgundy ReserveNorth Coast2019
Kautz & KramerCabernet Sauvignon Block 50Lodi2017
J. Lohr Pure PasoPure Paso Proprietary Red WinePaso Robles2018
J. Lohr Vineyard SeriesTower Road Petite SirahPaso Robles2018Best of Class
Jaxon Keys WineryBrandy Barrel ZinfandelMendocino2019
Jaxon Keys WineryZinfandel Mae's BlockMendocino2019
Jaxon Keys WineryGrenache; Estate Jon VincentMendocino2019
Jessies Grove WineryAlicante BouschetLodi (San Joaquin)2018
Kehret VineyardsPetite SirahEl Dorado; Fair Play2018
King Estate
Pinot Gris—Buy It!		Willamette Valley2019Best of Class
King Estate
Sauvignon Blanc—Buy It!		Oregon2019Best of Class
King Estate
Brut Cuvée—Buy It!		Willamette Valley2016
CaposaldoMoscato IGTProvincia Di Pavia IGTNV
Kriselle CellarsAlbarinoRogue Valley2020Best of Class
L'Ecole No 41
Apogee—Buy It!		Walla Walla Valley2018
Las Positas VineyardsTempranilloLivermore Valley2018Best of Class
Lava CapMerlotEl Dorado; Sierra Foothills2018
LangeTwins Family Winery and VineyardsAglianico Rose - River Ranch VineyardJahant (San Joaquin)2020Best of Class
Lewis GraceTorrontesAlta Mesa2020Best of Class
Lloyd CellarsCarneros ChardonnayCarneros2019
MacchiaAdventurousAmador County2019Best of Class
MacchiaAmbiguousLodi2019
MacchiaDeliciousLodi2019Best of Class
Meadowcroft WinesCru de la Ruche MalbecClements Hills2019
Maison Jussiaume
Oeil de Perdrix Rose—Buy It!		Rogue Valley2019Best of Class, Best of Show - Sparkling Wine
Maker Wine CompanyCabernet SauvignonAlexander Valley2018
Matrix WineryBoschetti Pinot NoirRussian River Valley2019Best of Class
Blue QuailChardonnayPotter Valley2020Best of Class
McKenzie-Mueller Vineyards and WineryCabernet SauvignonNapa Valley2017
McPrice Myers WinesBull by the HornsPaso Robles2019
Merriam VineyardsPinot Noir Three SonsRussian River Valley2018
Mettler Family VineyardsPetite SirahLodi2018
Miner Family WineryThe Oracle; Napa Valley Red WineNapa Valley2017
MiroCuvee SashaMendocino2019Best of Class, Best of Show - Red Wine
Moshin VineyardsPinot Noir; Rosalina VineyardRussian River Valley2018
Darnault + EasthopeSauvignon BlancVin de France2020
Matt Parish + Oscar QuevedoDuo MisturaDouro DOC2019
Nichelini Family WineryEngine 318Napa ValleyNV
Simi WinerySonoma County ChardonnaySonoma2019Best of Class
Simi WinerySimi Sonoma County Sauvignon BlancSonoma County2020
Oak Farm VineyardsFianoLodi; Mokelumne River2020Best of Class
OkapiCabernet SauvignonOak Knoll District2017
Opolo VineyardsMountain ZinfandelCentral Coast; Paso Robles2019
Palazzo WineReserve Proprietary Red BlendNapa Valley; Carneros2016Best of Class
Pegasus Estate WineryQuadrille Red BlendSanta Ynez Valley2017
Iron ArrowWhite BlendColumbia Valley2019Best of Class
Musa NoctuariaRose of GarnachaSpain2020
Penrose HillCabernet SauvignonNapa Valley2019Best of Class
PoggiCabernet Sauvignon (100%)Diamond Mountain District2017Best of Class
Port Townsend VineyardsDiciottoColumbia Valley2018Best of Class
Port Townsend VineyardsViognierRattlesnake Hills2020Best of Class
Portland Cider CompanySorta Sweet; Modern CiderOregon/WashingtonNVBest of Class, Best of Show - Cider
Prohibido WinesProhibidoNapa Valley2016Best of Class
Quintet CellarsPinot NoirRibbon Ridge2019
Rancho de PhiloCalifornia Triple Cream SherryCucamonga Valley (San Bernadino)NVBest of Class
Rangeland WinesMistletoeAdelaida District2018
Red Thread WinesRed Wine BlendHowell Mountain2019Best of Class
Reustle Prayer Rock VineyardsRojo Dulce Lot 3Umpqua Valley2015
Reustle Prayer Rock VineyardsSyrahUmpqua Valley2019Best of Class
Reynoso Family VineyardsCabernet SauvignonAlexander Valley2018
Reynoso Family Vineyards2020 Sauvignon BlancAlexander Valley2020
RiosCabernet Sauvignon Napa ValleyNapa Valley2016
Robert HallGSMPaso Robles2018
Robert HallSyrahPaso Robles Willowcreek District2018
Rocky Pond Estate WineryCabernet Sauvignon ReserveColumbia Valley2017
Rodney Strong Vineyards
Russian River Valley; Estate Rose of Pinot Noir—Buy It!		Russian River Valley2020
Rose Gold RoseAOP Cotes De ProvenceCotes de Provence AOP2020Best of Class
Russian River VineyardsHorseridge VineyardsRussian River Valley; Green Valley2017Best of Class
Saini VineyardsZinfandel; Olive BlockDry Creek Valley2017
Schug Carneros Estate WineryCarneros Pinot NoirCarneros; Sonoma2018Best of Class
Scribner Bend VineyardsTattoo Cabernet FrancClarksburg2018
Sequoia Grove WineryNapa Valley ChardonnayNapa Valley2019
Rapp RanchCutters ReserveNapa Valley2017Best of Class
Rapp RanchCabernet SauvignonNapa Valley2017
Shadybrook EstateSemillon; Platine BlancNapa Valley2019Best of Class
Silverado VineyardsEstate Grown Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley2018
Le Chemin Du RoiBrutChampagne AOCNVBest of Class
Soda RockZinfandel MarshallAlexander Valley2018Best of Class
Sonoma-Cutrer
Pinot Noir—Buy It!		Russian River Valley2018Best of Class
St. Anne's CrossingBacigalupi ZinfandelRussian River2019
St. Anne's CrossingBlack Oak ZinfandelDry Creek Valley2018
St. FrancisSonoma County Pinot NoirSonoma County2019Best of Class
The Steven Kent WineryCabernet SauvignonLivermore Valley2018
StorrsChardonnaySanta Cruz Mountains2019
Sycamore Ranch Vineyard & WinerySyrahBallard Canyon2019
Sycamore Ranch Vineyard & WineryRanch RedCentral Coast2019Best of Class
Sycamore Ranch Vineyard & WineryCabernet SauvignonPaso Robles; El Pomar District2018Best of Class
Tertulia CellarsGrenacheWalla Walla Valley2018
Thacher WineryOddly NaturalPaso Robles; Adelaida District2018Best of Class
Stave & SteelCabernet SauvignonCalifornia2018Best of Class
Thomas T Thomas VineyardsPinot NoirAnderson Valley2018
Three SticksDurell Vineyard ChardonnaySonoma Coast2018
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Malbec—Buy It!		Columbia Valley2018Best of Class
Torch CellarsTorch Cellars 2018 MalbecPaso Robles; Templeton Gap2018
Torch CellarsTorch Cellars 2019 ChardonnayPaso Robles Willowcreek District2019
Torii MorTorii Mor Willamette Valley ChardonnayWillamette Valley2018
TreciniSpumanteItaly; PiedmonteNVBest of Class
Trefethen Family VineyardsDragon's ToothOak Knoll District2018
TrentadueSangioveseAlexander Valley; Sonoma County2019
Menage a TroisPinot NoirCalifornia2019Best of Class
Menage a TroisDecadence Cabernet SauvignonCalifornia2019
SeaglassRoseMonterey County2020Best of Class
Vina RoblesSauvignon BlancPaso Robles2020Best of Class
LouwalaSauvignon BlancColumbia Valley2020
Clos PegaseChardonnayNapa Valley; Carneros2019Best of Class
Moon Tears
Albarino—Buy It!		Lake County2020
Wild Diamond Vineyards
Red Wine—Buy It!		Lake County2017
Wilson of Dry CreekZinfandel; Cypress RidgeDry Creek Valley2018Best of Class
Wolff VineyardsTeroldegoEdna Valley2019
WrathSyrah; San Saba VineyardMonterey2017
Young's VineyardSyrahAmador County; Sierra Foothills2019Best of Class
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