Pennsylvania Wine Excellence - Top 10 PA Wines

Founded in 1987, the Pennsylvania Wine Society is a not-for-profit organization whose aim is to help members learn about the wine making process, how to select and enjoy fine wines, and the art of combining food and wine. PWS’s philosophy is that “life is too short to drink bad wine.”

Each January the PA Wine Society showcases the best Pennsylvania wines made from vinifera and Chambourcin grapes. The wines are judged by the Board with the able assistance of Gary Pavlis, from Rutgers University, who is also a teacher of the wine judging certification course for the American Wine Society. The top ten scoring wines are honored with inclusion in "The Top Ten" and the next ten are honored with inclusion in "The Honorable Mentions" group. The Top Ten are presented at the tasting where an award plaque is presented to the top scoring wine.

In the January 2018 Competition, our Presque Isle Wine Cellars  2016 Lake Erie Traminette won second overall, making it the Top PA White Wine. Presque Isle Wine Cellars Touriga Nacionale Port also finished within the Top 10. 2013 Eskimo Kisses was also named an Honorable Mention in this year's competition.

In the 2017 Competition, our Presque Isle Wine Cellars 2013 Lake Erie Cabernet Franc earned a place in the Top Ten.

In the 2016 Competition, our Presque Isle Wine Cellars Carmine Lake Erie NV and our 2013 Lake Erie Gewurztraminer both earned a place in the Honorable Mentions.

In the 2014 Competition,our Presque Isle Wine Cellars 2011 Dornfelder earned a place in The Top Ten and our 2012 Cabernet Franc Rosé and 2012 Gewurtztraminer earned a place in The Honorable Mentions.

In the 2013 Competition,our Presque Isle Wine Cellars 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2012 Dornfelder earned a place in The Honorable Mentions.

In the 2012 Competition,our Presque Isle Wine Cellars 2008 Riesling Ice Wine earned a place in The Top Ten and our 2009 Touriga Port earned a place in The Honorable Mentions.

In the 2011 Competition, our Presque Isle Wine Cellars 2008 Riesling Ice Wine earned a place in the Top Ten.

 

Presque Isle Wine Cellars' Wines are consistently winning awards and medals in every competition we enter. Taste what the judges have identified as exemplary wine. Visit our online wine store to discover the varieties we offer, and have it shipped right to your door.