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Awards

We are thrilled to share these accolades with you, showcasing that the wines you love are internationally recognized. Our impressive array of awards, achieved with just our first 7 bottlings, is a promising sign of what’s to come. These accomplishments are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our exceptional Rayson winemaking team.

 

Riesling

Riesling

  • Best of Class & Gold Medal Award 91 Points – 2025 Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge
  • Overall Best-In-Show & Double Gold 94 Points: 2024 Great White National Wine Competition
  • Gold Medal Award 92 Points: 2024 Critics Challenge International Competition, CA
  • Gold Medal Award 92 Points: 2024 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition, CA
  • Gold Medal Award 90 Points – 2024 America’s Wine Cup
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Rosé

Rosé

  • Best of Class 96 Points: 2024 International Eastern Wine Competition (Santa Rosa, CA)
  • Gold Medal Award 93 Points: 2024 American Fine Wine Competition
  • Gold Medal Award 92 Points – 2024 America’s Wine Cup
  • Gold Medal Award: 2024 International Rosé Competition,
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Rosé
Chardonnay

Chardonnay

  • Best in Show – 2025 Great White Wine National Competition
  • Double Gold Medal Award 93 Points – 2025 Great White Wine National Competition
  • Gold Medal Award 92 Points – 2025 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition
  • Gold Medal Award 91 Points – 2024 America’s Wine Cup
  • Gold Medal Award 91 Points: 2024 Great White Wine National Competition
  • Gold Medal Award – 2024 Southeast Regional Winemaker Challenge
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Chardonnay
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Cabernet Franc

  • Best in Show Red – 2024 American Wine Society Competition
  • Double Gold Medal Award 93 Points – 2024 America’s Wine Cup
  • Double Gold Medal Award – 2024 American Wine Society Competition
  • Gold Medal Award 90 Points: 2024 Critics Challenge International Competition, CA
  • Gold Medal Award 90 Points: 2024 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition, CA
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Petit Verdot Reserve

Petit Verdot Reserve

  • Best Petit Verdot 93 points: 2024 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition, CA
  • Gold Medal Award 93 Points – 2024 America’s Wine Cup
  • Gold Medal Award 93 Points: 2024 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition, CA
  • Gold Medal Award 91 Points – 2025 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition
  • Gold Medal Award – 2024 Southeast Regional Winemaker Challenge
  • Gold Medal Award 2024 NC Fine Wines Competition
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Petit Verdot Reserve
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Sweet Vermouth

  • Best of Class 91 Points: International Eastern Wine Competition (Santa Rosa, CA)
  • Platinum Medal Award 94 Points: 2025 San Diego Wine and Spirits Competition
  • Gold Medal Award 90 Points – 2025 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition
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Élevage Select

  • Platinum 94 Points: 2024 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition, CA
  • Gold Medal Award – 2024 Southeast Regional Winemaker Challenge
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Élevage Rouge

  • Gold Medal Award 92 Points – 2024 America’s Wine Cup
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Élevage Blanc

  • Best of Class and Gold Medal Award 93 Points– 2024 Harvest Challenge, Sonoma, CA
  • Gold Medal Award 90 Points – 2024 America’s Wine Cup
  • Gold Medal Award – 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
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Founders Reserve

  • Gold Medal Award 92 Points – 2025 Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge
  • Gold Medal Award 92 Points – 2024 America’s Wine Cup
  • Gold Medal Award – 2024 Southeast Regional Winemaker Challenge
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Vidal Blanc

  • Gold Medal Award 93 Points – 2025 Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge
  • Gold Medal Award 90 Points – 2025 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition
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Rkatsiteli

  • Gold Medal Award 93 Points – 2025 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition
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Make a Dining Reservation

Reservations are required for all dining experiences. Rayson Winery operates as a 21+ venue, including infants and children. Outside food and beverages are not allowed, and pets are not permitted on the property. We offer water and wine only for drinks.

Reservations can be made via OpenTable or by calling Rayson Winery and Vineyards directly.


Please note: Reservations are Currently REQUIRED!

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