Berryessa Gap Vineyards’ (BGV) received top awards in the 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest wine competition in North America.
Two entries were awarded Best of Class.
Berryessa Gap Vineyards 2020 Her Majesty in the Petite Sirah Leading Red Blend category and L’Apéro les Trois’ – BGV’s new apéritif brand in the Distilled/Fortified category.
“We are honored to have our wines recognized at such an important industry competition,” said Nicole Salengo, Berryessa Gap Vineyards’ winemaker and L’Apéro les Trois partner.
“Our goal is to produce wines that truly express our unique terroir.”
Other top awards included Double Gold for Berryessa Gap Vineyards’ 2020 Petite Sirah and 2021 Verdejo.
The winery’s 2020 The Sire red reserve blend, 2021 Albariño and 2021 Sauvignon Blanc were awarded Gold.
“These awards are a testament to the skill and dedication of our wine production professionals,” said Corinne Martinez, CEO.
“We hired Nicole because of her talent and because of our shared desire to put Winters on the map of quality wine production.”
We must also recognize the vital role our great vines and vineyard play in making great wine.”
Berryessa Gap Vineyards wines are available in two Winters, California tasting rooms, select restaurants and retail locations.
L’Apéro les Trois apéritifs are available in its tasting lounge in Winters or at Berryessa Gap Vineyards’ tasting rooms.
