The 38th San Francisco International Wine Competition was held November 17 through November 19, 2018, during which 59 judges tasted over 4,500 wines. With entries from countries all around the world, the 2018 SFIWC was truly a global competition. Below you will find a list of the winners of the top honors bestowed by our distinguished Competition judges.
2018 PREMIUM AWARDS
THE TASTING PANEL MAGAZINE WINERY OF THE YEAR: Jeff Runquist Wines, Plymouth, CA
ANDRÉ TCHELISTCHEFF WINEMAKERS OF THE YEAR: Benoît Gouez, Moët & Chandon
PORTFOLIO OF THE YEAR AWARD: Kobrand Wine & Spirits
BEST IN SHOW
BEST IN SHOW RED, BEST SYRAH
V. Sattui Winery 2015 Syrah, Napa Valley, USA
BEST IN SHOW WHITE, BEST RIESLING
Winemaking Tasmania 2018 Artisan Riesling, Tasmania, Australia
BEST IN SHOW SPARKLING, BEST BLANC DE NOIR
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards NV Blanc de Noir, Carneros, USA
BEST IN SHOW DESSERT WINE, BEST ICE WINE
Inniskillin Niagara Estate 2017 Riesling Icewine, Niagara Peninsula, Canada
BEST OF NATION
ARGENTINA: Topografia
AUSTRALIA: Heirloom Vineyards
BULGARIA: Edoardo Miroglio
CANADA: Inniskillin
CHILE: Santa Rita
CZECH REPUBLIC: Vinné Sklepy Lechoviceí
FRANCE: Moët & Chandon
ITALY: Fattoria La Vialla
JAPAN: DASSAI
NEW ZEALAND: Marisco Vineyards
PORTUGAL: Casa Ermelinda Freitas
SLOVAKIA: Ostrožovič
SOUTH AFRICA: Backsberg Estate Cellars
SPAIN: Bodegas Ysios
We congratulate all 2018 BEST IN SHOW & PREMIUM AWARD winners!