FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2025 MARYLAND WINERY CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED

December 12, 2025 — Winners have been announced in the 2025 Maryland Winery Challenge. After several days of spirited judging, Basignani Winery took the top prize as the 2025 Maryland Winery of the Year.

“We are honored to expand quality, independent wine adjudication to yet another state by launching Libation into Maryland. Congratulations to Basignani Winery for taking the inaugural Winery of the Year title for Maryland!” Libation founder Ian Lovejoy stated.

Other medal winners include:

Basignani Winery Chardonnay       Gold

Bordeleau Winery    Malbec   Gold *Double Gold Best in Category Winner

Basignani Winery         Cabernet Sauvignon   Gold

Layton's Chance Vineyard & Winery Oaked Chambourcin  Gold *Double Gold Best in Category Winner

Layton's Chance Vineyard & Winery BoBerry Strawberry Wine   Gold

Basignani Winery   Monkton Moon Delight Silver

Bordeleau Winery  Merlot Silver

Layton's Chance Vineyard & Winery Vignoles  Silver

Layton's Chance Vineyard & Winery Norton Silver

Basignani Winery       Villa Sangria Red          Silver

Basignani Winery         Sinistra              Silver