Awards and Reviews

Since our first vintage in 2006, Canelo Hills wines have received awards and excellent ratings.

Awards

2012 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Silver, 2009 Estate Tempranillo
Bronze, 2009 Sonoita Cabernet Sauvignon
Bronze, 2010 Riesling

2011 National Women's Wine Competition
Silver,
2008 Sangiovese Select

2011 Arizona Republic Wine Competition
Grower's Cup
Bronze, 2009 Finale
Bronze, 2010 Riesling
Judge's Favorite, 2010 Riesling

2011 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Silver, 2008 Estate Tempranillo
Bronze, 2008 Estate Syrah

2010 National Women's Wine Competition
Silver,
2008 Chardonnay
Silver, 2007 Sangiovese Select
Bronze, 2008 Estate Syrah

2009 AWGA Grower's Cup
Gold Medal & Best White Wine in AZ,
2008 Malvasia
Silver, 2008 Chardonnay
Bronze, 2008 Sangiovese Select
Bronze, 2008 Syrah

2009 National Women's Wine Competition
Silver, 2007 Sangiovese SSV

AWGA Governor's Choice Awards
Bronze,
2006 Estate Syrah

 

Ratings

2008 Estate Syrah
Wine Spectator Rating: 87

2008 Estate Tempranillo
Wine Spectator Rating: 86

2008 Chardonnay
Wine Spectator Rating: 87

2007 Estate Tempranillo
Wine Spectator Rating: 85

2007 Estate Syrah
Wine Spectator Rating: 86

2007 Malvasia
Wine Spectator Rating: 85



Top Awards

Best White Wine in Arizona:
2008 Malvasia
Bottles and Medal 2009 AWGA
Grower's Cup

 

Silver Medal:
2008 Estate Tempranillo

2011 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

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Silver Medals:
2008 Chardonnay
2008 Sangiovese Select

2010 National Women's Wine Competition

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All our wines are handcrafted from start to finish, from the grapes
that are crushed on our back pad to the aging in the oak barrels to the hand
bottling and labeling, at Canelo Hills Vineyard and Winery.