Awards & Recognition
2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
North Coast Sparkling Rosé Wins Double Gold!
Rack & Riddle has won a DOUBLE GOLD medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for our North Coast Sparkling Rosé. Judging took place earlier this year, and announced in January 2023.
Rack & Riddle also placed for the following sparkling wines:
GOLD: NV Sonoma County Blanc de Noirs
SILVER: NV North Coast Blanc de Blancs
SILVER: NV California Brut
SILVER: NV North Coast Brut
Wine Enthusiast Ratings — Spring 2022
In the early months of 2022, Rack and Riddle has earned high scores by Wine Enthusiast:
California Brut: 92 Points
North Coast Bland De Blancs: 91 Points
North Coast Brut: 89 Points
North Coast Sparkling Rosé: 87 Points
You can read the full scores and reviews at: https://www.winemag.com/?s=Rack+%26+Riddle&search_type=all
Wine Enthusiast Rating — April 2022
Rack and Riddle’s Blanc De Blancs was mentioned by Wine Enthusiast on April 1, 2022 in an online review written by Jim Gordon.
You can read the full score and review at: https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rack-riddle-nv-blanc-de-noirs-sparkling-sonoma-county-385647/
Wine Enthusiast Rating — December 2021
Rack and Riddle’s Blanc De Noirs was mentioned by Wine Enthusiast on December 17, 2021 in an article written by Virginie Boone, titled, “The Best Sparkling Wines from Napa and Sonoma to Buy Now.”
You can read the full score and review at: https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rack-riddle-nv-blanc-de-noirs-sparkling-sonoma-county-385647/
2021 Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Sonoma County Blanc de Noirs Wins Gold
Rack & Riddle has won a GOLD medal in the “Any Sparkling Wines – e.g.; Blanc de Blanc; Blanc de Noir; Brut; Natural; etc” category at the 2021 Sonoma County Harvest Fair wine competition. Judging took place September 14-15.
2021 International Women’s Wine Competition
Double Gold — 96 pts
Rack & Riddle recently won DOUBLE GOLD and 96 points for our NV Sonoma County Blanc De Noirs at the 2021 International Women’s Wine Competition. Judging took place May 11-12, 2021.
2021 International Women’s Wine Competition
Gold — 92 pts
Rack & Riddle recently won GOLD and 92 points for our NV North Coast Brut at the 2021 International Women’s Wine Competition. Judging took place May 11-12, 2021.
2021 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
California Brut Wins Gold!
Rack & Riddle has won a GOLD medal in the Brut category at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for our California Brut. Judging took place earlier this year, and announced March 8, 2021.
Beautiful green apple and tropical notes in the aroma follows through in the mouth with a smooth fine mousse. This wine finishes with refreshing, lingering light tropical flavors that beg for another sip. 100% Chardonnay.
Rack & Riddle also placed Silver for serveral other varietals at the 2021 competition. See below for details.
2020 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge
Sparkling Rosé Wins Gold
Rack & Riddle’s North Coast Sparkling Rosé won GOLD and 91 points at the 2020 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge. Judging took place July 14-15, 2020 and entries were from Northern California AVAs, including Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma, Marin and parts of Solano County.
2020 International Women’s Wine Competition
North Coast Brut Wins Gold!
Rack & Riddle recently won GOLD and 94 points for our North Coast Brut at the 2020 International Women’s Wine Competition. Judging took place June 9-10, 2020.
2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Blanc de Blancs Wins Gold!
Rack & Riddle has won a GOLD medal in the Blanc de Blancs category at the the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for our North Coast Blanc de Blancs. Judging took place January 7-10, 2020. Winners were announced on January 12, 2020.
Beautiful green apple and tropical notes in the aroma follows through in the mouth with a smooth fine mousse. This wine finishes with refreshing, lingering light tropical flavors that beg for another sip. 100% Chardonnay.
2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
ROSÉ Wins Gold!
Rack & Riddle has won a GOLD medal in the Rosé Sparkling category at the the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for our North Coast Sparkling Rosé . Judging took place January 7-10, 2020. Winners were announced on January 12, 2020.
Ripe strawberry with a hint of cream and spice. The mouth is round, with a creaminess from the fine mousse. The bright, fresh fruit is followed to the finish-crisp and clean. Blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
2019 International Women’s Wine Competition
Blanc de Blancs Wins Gold!
Our North Coast Blanc De Blancs won Gold — 93pts at the 2019 International Women’s Wine Compeition that took place June 11-12, 2019.
Over 1,025 wines were entered into the annual competition that was expertly judged by the wine industry’s leading professional women (though open to men and women winemakers alike). The competition not only recognizes the best wines that appealed to the judges, but also the wines they felt would most appeal and influence other women wine buyers and consumers.
The Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge 2019
Blanc de Blancs Wins Gold!
Our North Coast Blanc De Blancs won Gold — 95pts at the 7th Annual Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge held April 9-10, 2019.
Wines were judged from a field of 1186 entries. Only wines rating 90+ points were awarded gold medals and were eligible to move on to the “Best Of” Category.
2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Blanc de Noirs Wins Gold!
Our Sonoma County Blanc De Noirs was the Sparkling Sweepstake award winner of the 2018 San Francisco Wine Competition.
In a competition of nearly 7,000 wines from 35 states with an emormous field of entries, only a few wines were declared best of the best — and we’re proud to be one of them! Mike Dunne, contributing wine writer, notes:
“Against a brassy backdrop, robust beads of fine bubbles lift the delicate scent of tiny berries tossed with slivered almonds. Overall, dry, lean and refined.”
Awards By YEar
The following are industry awards for the past five years.
2021
2021
California Brut — Gold — San Francisco Wine Competition
2021
North Coast Blanc de Blancs — Silver — San Francisco Wine Competition
2021
Sonoma County Blanc de Noirs — Silver — San Francisco Wine Competition
2021
North Coast Brut — Silver — San Francisco Wine Competition
2021
North Coast Sparkling Rosé — Silver — San Francisco Wine Competition
2021
Kayden Brut — Silver — San Francisco Wine Competition (Rack & Riddle Control Label)
2021
Luisant Brut— Silver — San Francisco Wine Competition (Rack & Riddle Control Label)
2020
2020
Blanc de Blancs — Gold— San Francisco Wine Competition
2020
North Coast Sparkling Rosé — Gold — San Francisco Wine Competition
2020
North Coast Sparkling Rosé — Gold — 91 pts — The Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge
2020
North Coast Brut — Gold — 94 pts — International Women’s Wine Competition
2019
2019
North Coast Blanc De Blancs — Gold Medal — 93pts —International Women’s Wine Compeititon
2019
North Coast Blanc De Blancs — Gold Medal — 95pts —The Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge
2011 — 2018
2018
Sonoma County Blanc de Noirs — Sparkling Sweepstake
SF Chronicle Wine Competition
2017
North Coast Brut — Double Gold
SF Chronicle Wine Competition
2016
North Coast Blanc de Blancs — Gold Medal
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
2015
North Coast Blanc de Blancs — Gold Medal + “Best Buy”; + 92 Points
World Wine Championships
2015
Sonoma County Blanc de Noirs — Gold Medal
SF International Wine Competition
2015
North Coast Blanc de Blancs — Double Gold
SF International Wine Competition
2015
North Coast Sparkling Rosé — Gold Medal
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
2014
North Coast Brut — Gold Medal
SF Chronicle Wine Competition
2014
North Coast Sparkling Rosé — Gold Medal
SF Chronicle Wine Comp
2014
Sonoma County Blanc de Noirs — Double Gold
SF International Wine Competition
2014
North Coast Sparkling Rosé — Gold Medal
SF International Wine Competition
2013
North Coast Blanc de Blancs — Best of Class + Gold Medal
Sunset International Wine Competition
2013
North Coast Blanc de Blancs — Gold Medal
SF International Wine Competition
2013
North Coast Brut — Gold Medal
International Women’s Wine Competition
2013
North Coast Sparkling Rosé — Gold Medal
Denver International Wine Competition
2013
North Coast Blanc de Blancs — Double Gold
SF International Wine Competition
2013
North Coast Blanc de Blancs — Best of Class; Gold Medal
Sunset International Wine Competition
2013
Sonoma County Blanc de Noirs — Gold Medal
Wine Business Monthly Magazine Top 10 Hottest Brands 2013
2012
Sonoma County Blanc de Noirs — Double Gold
SF Chronicle Wine Competition
2012
North Coast Brut — Double Gold
SF Chronicle Wine Competition
2011
Sonoma County Blanc de Noirs — Gold Medal
Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
industry Recognition
Rebecca Faust was a recipient of the North Bay Business Journal’s 2013 Women in Business Award. Read the article.
Penny Gadd-Coster was named North Bay Business Journal Winemaker of the Year in 2013. Read the article.
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