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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2025 VIRGINIA WINE INVITATIONAL WINNERS ANNOUNCED
December 9, 2025 — Winners have been announced in the 2025 Virginia Wine Invitational. After several days of spirited judging, 600 Vineyard and Winery took the top prize as the 2025 Virginia Winery of the Year.
“We are humbled to be named Winery of the Year. At 600 Winery, our mission has always been to bring people together through remarkable wines and memorable experiences. This recognition fuels our passion as we look toward to an exciting 2026, and we’re grateful to share this journey with our community.”
With dozens of wineries entering hundreds of wines, this year’s competition was truly a showcase of Virginia’s best.
Best In Class Double Gold Winners Also Include:
Sparkling Wines - 600 Vineyard and Winery - Sparkling Rose
White Wines - Jefferson Vineyards - Viognier
Blush and Rose Wines - 600 Vineyard and Winery - Rose
Red Wines - Effingham Manor & Winery - Meritage
Native American and Hybrid Wines - Narmada Winery - Reflection
Fruit Wines, Vermouth and Other Wine Types - Jolene Family Winery - Vasara Series Peach
Fortified Wine - Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery - Obsydian
Virginia Gold Medal Wine Label of the Year - Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard - Viognier
Gold Medal Winners:
Small Batch Winery Libby Lime
Wild Sun Winery 22 Cabernet Franc
a600 Vineyard and Winery Sparkling Rose
600 Vineyard and Winery Rose
Effingham Manor & Winery Meritage
Jefferson Vineyards Viognier
Jolene Family Winery Vasara Series Peach
Narmada Winery Reflection
Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery Obsydian
Mountain and Vine Vineyards and Winery Sauvignon Blanc
Jolene Family Winery Pinot Grigio
Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard Rock Tree' Chardonnay
Mountain and Vine Vineyards and Winery Viognier
Jolene Family Winery Family White
Mountain and Vine Vineyards and Winery Petit Verdot
Mountain and Vine Vineyards and Winery Chardonnay
Jefferson Vineyards Tannat
Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard Viognier
Mountain and Vine Vineyards and Winery Screaming Hawk Meritage
Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery Vidal Blanc
Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard Calaboose' Cabernet Sauvignon
Narmada Winery Cabernet Franc
600 Vineyard and Winery Petit Manseng
Effingham Manor & Winery Cabernet Franc
Good Luck Cellars Vignoles
Good Luck Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Good Luck Cellars Inheritage
Effingham Manor & Winery Viognier
Effingham Manor & Winery Reserve
Jolene Family Winery Petit Verdot
Mountain and Vine Vineyards and Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
Narmada Winery Merlot
Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery Cabernet Franc
Silver Medal Winners:
Mountain and Vine Vineyards and Winery Petit Manseng
Jefferson Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve
Jefferson Vineyards Pinot Gris
Jolene Family Winery Family Red
Thistlerock Mead Company Piedmont Wildflower
Jefferson Vineyards Simeon
Mountain and Vine Vineyards and Winery Deer Rock White Viognier
Narmada Winery MOM
River Dog Winery Chardonel Reserve
Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery Rapidan River Blueberry
600 Vineyard and Winery White Blend
Mountain and Vine Vineyards and Winery Merlot
Mountain and Vine Vineyards and Winery Deer Rock Red
Mountain and Vine Vineyards and Winery 1870
Bronze Medal Winners:
River Dog Winery Chardonel