Drum roll, please… We are thrilled to announce that both August Hill and ISC have emerged victorious in the 2023 Illinois State Fair Wine Competition, and more!

These remarkable achievements are a testament to the passion, dedication, and craftsmanship that went into every step of creation. From the careful selection of the finest grapes to the meticulous winemaking process, our team has tirelessly pursued excellence, and it is an honor to see our efforts recognized. Here are the winners so far in two different competitions…

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR WINE COMPETITION RESULTS

With 1 Top Award, 5 Double Gold Medals, 7 Gold Medals, and 15 Silver Medals from this competition, we raise our glasses in celebration. Here are the results:

August Hill Winery
August Hill BERLYN – Top Award Trophy – Red Wine Category & Double Gold Medal
August Hill ANGEL OF HOPE – Double Gold Medal
August Hill SEYVAL BLANC – Double Gold Medal
August Hill SWEET WILLIAM – Double Gold Medal
August Hill CHAMBOURCIN – Gold Medal
August Hill SWEET CATAWBA – Gold Medal
August Hill TRAPOLINO – Gold Medal
August Hill VIGNOLES – Gold Medal
August Hill AUGIE’S BLACKBERRY – Silver Medal
August Hill CARAMEL APPLE – Silver Medal
August Hill CHAMBOURCIN RESERVE – Silver Medal
August Hill CHAMBOURCIN ROSÉ – Silver Medal
August Hill CHARDONEL – Silver Medal
August Hill MARDI GRAS – Silver Medal
August Hill MOSCATO – Silver Medal
August Hill NIAGARA – Silver Medal
August Hill NORTON – Silver Medal
August Hill RASPBERRY INFUSION – Silver Medal
August Hill RED LETTER – Silver Medal
August Hill TRIPLICITY III – Silver Medal
August Hill ALMOND INFUSION – Bronze Medal
August Hill GINOCCHIO XIV – Bronze Medal

Illinois Sparkling Co.
ISC BRUT OMBRÉ ROSÉ – Double Gold Medal
ISC BRUT – Gold Medal
ISC DEMI SEC ROSÉ – Gold Medal
ISC SEC – Gold Medal
ISC BLEND 795 – Silver Medal
ISC ILLNATIC – Silver Medal
ISC PÉT NAT ROSÉ – Silver Medal

2023 BEVERAGE TESTING INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL ROSÉ REVIEWS

August Hill CHAMBOURCIN ROSÉ – Highly Recommended
August Hill LA BELLE ROSÉ – Highly Recommended

Illinois Sparkling Co.
ISC BRUT OMBRÉ ROSÉ – Highly Recommended
ISC BRUT – Highly Recommended
ISC Ensemble – Highly Recommended
ISC Brut Rosé de Saignée – Recommended

June 28th, 2023  |  Alexa Nelson  |   | 

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