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AWARDS
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Premio Gran VinItaly (International Winery of the Year)
VinItaly International Wine Competition
Verona, Italy: 1998, 2001, 2002
The only American winery to ever win the highest honor three times at the world’s largest wine event.
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Winery of the Century
Los Angeles County Fair
Los Angeles: 1999
Distinct honors for enduring excellence, innovation, and leadership at the oldest county fair competition in America.
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Best American Wine Producer
International Wine Challenge
London, England: 2000
The only winery to achieve the best medal rating in the entire competition.
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Winery of the Year
San Francisco International Wine Competition
San Francisco: 1996, 1998, 2001
The only winery in the world to win three times in six years in America’s largest wine competition.
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American Winery of the Year
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
One of only seven honorees at the 2002 Wine Enthusiast Magazine Wine and Spirits Awards.
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Prix d'Excellence
Challenge International du Vin
Bordeaux, France: 1999
One of only 40 wines out of 5,160 to receive this coveted award at the largest international competition held in France.
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Best Cabernet Sauvignon Worldwide
International Wine and Spirit Competition
London, England: 2002
Worldwide recognition at the oldest annual wine judging in the world.
Vintage: 1996 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
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Best Chardonnay Worldwide (Mission Hill Trophy for Best Chardonnay)
International Wine and Spirit Competition
London, England: 1998, 2001
The only winery to win this prestigious award twice, in one of the world's oldest and most renowned wine competitions.
Vintages: 1995 Estate Chardonnay (1998 Mission Hill Trophy)
1997 Stefani Vineyard Chardonnay (2001 Mission Hill Trophy)
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Best Cabernet Sauvignon Worldwide
San Francisco International Wine Competition
San Francisco: 2001
“Best of Show” winner among all red wines in America’s largest wine competition.
Vintage: 1997 Barrelli Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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The Chardonnay Trophy
International Wine Challenge
London, England: 1998
Winner of the most golds — of 1,147 Chardonnay wines, only 27 won gold medals.
Vintages: 1996 Stefani Vineyard Chardonnay
1996 Laguna Vineyard Chardonnay
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Portfolio Award
San Francisco Wine Competition, 2005
Gallo Family Vineyards was recognized for excellence across a wide spectrum of brands.
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89 points and Best Buy! Chardonnay
Wine Enthusiast, March 2006
Gallo Family Vineyards, Sonoma Reserve Chardonnay - 2004
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92 points
Wine Enthusiast, March 2006
Gallo of Sonoma Estate Chardonnay - 2000
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Gold and Best of Class
San Francisco Wine Competition, 2006
Gallo Family Vineyards, Sonoma Reserve, Pinot Noir - 2004
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87 points
Wine Enthusiast, February 2006
Gallo Family Vineyards, Sonoma Reserve Pinot Gris - 2004
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