2025 Competition Awards
We are pleased to officially announce the results of the 2025 Foothill Wine Competition, sponsored by Choose Folsom. The competition was held in Folsom on September 13th and 14th, 2025.
The Foothill Wine Competition was designed to showcase and promote wines from grapes grown in all Sierra Foothill appellations. The goal of the Competition and November 8th Public Event is to raise visibility for consumers and trade alike. The best outcome is foot traffic to your winery.
Best of Show Award Winners
Overall Best of Show – Judges Choice: Cielo Sulla Terra 2024 Rose of Primitivo “Primarosa“
Sparkling: Gwinllan Estate 2021 Late Disgorged Blanc de Noirs
Rosé: Cielo Sulla Terra 2024 Rose of Primitivo “Primarosa”
White (tie): Inner Sanctum Cellars 2024 Chardonnay “Dwell in Joy” and Sobon Estate 2024 Viognier
Red: Jazz Cellars 2022 Syrah
Dessert Wine: Golden Leaves Vineyard & Winery 2023 Asmodeus Merlot Dessert Wine
Award Distribution
The competition awarded medals across four tiers:
Double Gold: 90 wines received this top medal tier
Gold: 96 wines earned gold medals
Silver: 201 wines received silver medals
Bronze: 80 wines earned bronze medals
Standout Wineries: We had Several wineries performed exceptionally well:
PleinAir Vineyards and La Mesa each earned 6 Double Gold medals
Jeff Runquist received 5 Double Gold medals
Bella Grace Vineyards earned 4 Double Gold medals