Carlos Creek Winery Honored at the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Award-Winning Minnesota Wine Recognized on a National Stage

We’re incredibly honored to share that Carlos Creek Winery was recognized at the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition—one of the largest and most prestigious wine competitions in the United States.

For a winery rooted in Alexandria, Minnesota, and dedicated to cold-climate grapes and intentional, balanced winemaking, this recognition carries meaning. It reinforces what we’ve known for years: Minnesota wine belongs on the national stage.

Carlos Creek Winery Award-Winning Wines from the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

We’re proud to share Carlos Creek Winery's results from the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition:

Double Gold

• 2024 Carlos Creek Winery La Crescent (Minnesota)

Gold

• 2024 Carlos Creek Winery Minnterra Rosé (American)
• 2024 Carlos Creek Winery Minnterra White (American)

Silver

• NV Carlos Creek Winery Big Bruno – Juniper Ginger (Minnesota)
• 2023 Carlos Creek Winery Cuvée

Minnesota Wine Earns National Recognition at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition brings together thousands of wines from across the country. To see Minnesota wines recognized among top producers nationwide is a powerful moment for our region.

Honored to Represent Minnesota Wine Alongside Fellow Award-Winning Wineries

We’re also honored to share the spotlight with fellow regional Minnesota wineries who earned well-deserved recognition:

• Rolling Forks Vineyard – Glenwood, MN
• Wooden Link Vineyard – Barrett, MN

Gratitude from Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, Minnesota

To our winemaking team, tasting room staff, and community: you are behind every bottle and every award. And to everyone who supports Minnesota wine, believes in local producers, and raises a glass with us: thank you.

We’ll continue doing what we’ve always done—growing with intention, crafting with care, and telling the story of Minnesota, one glass at a time.

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