Leelanau Peninsula Wineries Excel In San Francisco

Several wineries from the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail won honors at the 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest wine competition for North American wines. Andie Hobbins, managing director of the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, says the results demonstrate the quality of wines from the Leelanau Peninsula vintners and reflect the unique terroir of the Leelanau Peninsula.
 
Named Best of Class were the following:
Aurora Cellars: 2022 Grüner Veltliner
Verterra Winery: 2023 Pinot Grigio
 
Double Gold Medal Winners
Aurora Cellars: 2023 Sauvignon Blanc
Verterra Winery: 2021 Verterra Sparkler, 2023 Pinot Blanc, 2023 Dry Riesling
Shady Lane: 2023 Grüner Veltliner
 
Gold Medal Winners
Aurora Cellars: 2021 Blaufränkisch, 2022 Pinot Blanc
French Valley: 2023 Pinot Blanc, 2023 Chardonnay
Good Harbor Vineyards: 2023 Chardonnay, 2022 Riesling
Shady Lane: 2021 Riesling
Verterra Winery: 2022 Vignoles
 
Silver Medal Winners
Bel Lago: 2019 Blaufränkisch, 2023 NoMI Rosé, 2023 Auxerrois, 2023 Pinot Grigio,
2023 Gewürztraminer
Blustone Vineyards: 2023 Naked Chardonnay, 2022 Chardonnay, 2022 Winemakers
Red
Boathouse Vineyards: 2023 Pinot Blanc, 2022 Boathouse Red
French Valley: 2020 Merlot, 2023 Vignoles
Good Harbor Vineyards: NV Blanc de Blanc, 2023 Select Cuvee, 2022 Merlot, 2022
Pinot Grigio
Leelanau Cellars: 2023 Merlot, 2023 Pinot Grigio, 2022 Pinot Grigio,
Shady Lane Cellars: 2023 Pinot Gris
Verterra Winery: 2023 Late Harvest Riesling
 
The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is renowned for its rigorous judging process,
attracting thousands of entries from across North America.