Twenty San Diego County Vintners Association members were honored with silver, gold and double gold medals in the 2018 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition. Additionally, SDCVA members took home coveted “Best of” awards, including Best of San Diego County, Best of Ramona Valley and Best Malbec.

The annual competition took place February 17 – 18 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Twenty-two judges sampled hundreds of wines from around the country. Wineries with top-performing wines will be invited to participate in The Toast of the Coast Wine Festival at the 2018 San Diego County Fair on Saturday, June 9.

The SDCVA member awards include:

Vino Urbano

  • Double Gold, Best Petite Sirah, Petite Sirah
  • Gold, 2015 Alicante Bouschet
  • Silver, 2015 Barbera

Volcan Mountain Winery

  • Double Gold, Best Pinot Gris, Best of San Diego County, 2017 Pinot Gris, Estate Grown
  • Gold, Best Carignane, 2015 Carignan
  • Gold, 2016 Pinot Noir, Estate Grown
  • Silver, 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
  • Silver, 2016 Sangiovese, Estate Vineyards

Coyote Oaks Vineyards

  • Double Gold, Doggone It, Red Wine
  • Gold, 2015 Savage Hunt, Red Wine Blend
  • Silver, 2015 Tempranillo, Redlands Vineyards

Woof’n Rose Winery

  • Gold, Best of Ramona Valley, 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate
  • Gold, 2014 Puppy Love, Estate
  • Silver, 2014 Petit Verdot, Estate
  • Silver, 2014 Malbec, Estate
  • Silver, 2013 Reserve Cabernet Franc, Estate
  • Silver, 2014 Cabernet Franc, Estate
  • Silver, 2014 Eglantine, Meritage Blend Estate
  • Silver, 2014 Happy Tails Red Wine

Little Oaks Winery

  • Gold, 2015 Sangiovese
  • Gold, Best Malbec, 2015 Malbec
  • Silver, 2015 Barbera
  • Silver, MisQ

Beach House Winery

  • Gold, 2013 Zinfandel
  • Gold, Best Nebbiolo, Best of Valle de Gudalupe, 2013 Nebbiolo
  • Silver, 2013 Malbec
  • Silver, 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon

Campo Creek Vineyards

  • Gold, 2017 Estate Viognier
  • Silver, 2016 Zinfandel

Négociant Winery

  • Gold, 2015 Contrition Premiere Classe Reserve
  • Gold, 2015 Petite Sirah
  • Gold, 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Carruth Cellars

  • Gold, 2015 Petit Verdot, Jordan Vineyard
  • Silver, 2015 Tattoo Red
  • Silver, 2016 Sangiovese, Solana Farms

Hungry Hawk Vineyards

  • Gold, 2017 Melange Blanc
  • Silver, 2017 Rosé
  • Silver, 2017 Elliot Ranch Albarino
  • Silver, 2015 Syrah Noir
  • Silver, 2015 Petite Sirah

Wyatt Oaks Winery

  • Gold, 2012 Syrah, Weston’s Estate
  • Silver, 2013 Syrah, Aubrie’s Reserve
  • Silver, 2013 Primitivo, Aubrie’s Reserve

Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery

  • Gold, 2014 Zinfandel
  • Silver, 2014 Syrah

Fallbrook Winery

  • Gold, 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
  • Silver, 2015 Gracie Hill Vineyard33 Degree North Grenache Syrah Estate Grown

Highland Valley Vineyards

  • Gold, 2014 Craftsman Cuvee II
  • Silver, 2015 Zinfandel
  • Silver, 2015 Barbera

Koi Zen Cellars

  • Silver, 2015 Merlot
  • Silver, 2015 Pinot Noir

San Pasqual Winery

  • Silver, 2017 Chardonnay
  • Silver, 2015 Teroldego
  • Silver, 2015 Syrah
  • Silver, 2017 Chenin Blanc

Solterra

  • Silver, 2015 Mestizo, California/Mexico

Casa Tiene Vista Vineyard

  • Silver, Cabernet Sauvignon

Hill Top Winery

  • Silver, 2015 Ranch House Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Silver, 2015 Ranch House Syrah

Bernardo Winery

  • Silver, 2017 Vincenzo Rosado

BK Cellars

  • Silver, Paso Robles Cuvee, Red Wine

Ramona Ranch Winery

  • Silver, 2016 Chardonnay
  • Silver, 2012 Sangiovese Reserve

Congratulations to all!