Summer in Paso Robles means the Mid-State Fair arrives! And with it, Gold Medal Wine Winners from the Central Coast Wine Competition (CCWC) and the Orange County Wine Competition (OCWC).
2-for-1 Downtown Wine Deals
During the fair this year, many of our downtown wineries are offering spectacular 2-for-1 deals! From Wednesday July, 15 – Sunday, July 26, come visit these tasting rooms in downtown Paso Robles, and get 2-for-1 wine flights, bottle purchase deals, glasses, or merchandise.
- Art of Vineyard
- Decemil Estate Wines
- Derby Wine Estates
- Diablo Wines: 2026 Winery of the Year, Best Red Wine, 2 Best of Class awards, 3 Double Gold medals, 7 Gold medals, 4 Silver medals
- Dracaena Wines
- Hayseed & Housdon
- Hope Family Wines
- Hoyt Family Vineyards
- LXV Wines
- Midpoint Wines
- Nenow Family Wines
- Rockbound Cellars
- Sea Shell Cellars
- Serial Wines
- Seven Oxen Estate Wines
- Stilson Wines
- Tank Winery
- V1no Juan
Each winery decides its on deal; just mention you were at the fair! It’s a perfect pre-dinner or afternoon experience. See our map of these wineries here!
2026 Medal-Winning Wineries
The CCWC is one of the premier wine competitions in California, spotlighting the incredible diversity and quality of wines produced from the Central Coast AVA. Hosted annually by the California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles, the CCWC brings together professional judges—including sommeliers, winemakers, wine buyers, and journalists—to evaluate hundreds of wines submitted by regional wineries. What makes the CCWC particularly special is its commitment to celebrating the unique microclimates and terroirs of the Central Coast, from Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo up through Monterey and beyond. Categories span everything from sparkling wines to Rhône varietals to bold Paso Zinfandels, and top awards like Best of Class, Double Gold, and Best in Show can significantly boost a winery’s recognition.
The OCWC, held in conjunction with the OC Fair, is one of the oldest and most respected commercial wine competitions in California. Established in 1977, it is known for its large scale, attracting over 2,500 entries from wineries across the entire state. Unlike more region-specific contests, the OC Wine Competition casts a wide net, allowing wines from every California AVA to compete side by side. Its judging panel includes wine professionals and educators, and its mission is twofold: to recognize excellence in winemaking and to educate the public about the range and quality of California wines. Winners often receive prominent placement and pouring opportunities during the OC Fair, making it a great way for wineries to reach thousands of potential customers.
Together, these competitions highlight the depth and breadth of California winemaking—from small, family-run boutique producers on the Central Coast to major labels from Napa and Sonoma. Earning medals at either is a badge of honor, signaling not just quality, but a true resonance with both critics and consumers.
Congratulations to all the winners! Come on down to the Paso Robles Downtown Wine District to taste them all, or find a new winery you’ve never tried.
See below for full listing of all award-winning wines: Gold and Silver.
Downtown Winery Gold Medal Winners
Here are all the wineries that won GOLD Medals in one of the competitions:
- Alpha Omega/Tolosa
- Bushong Vintage Company
- Diablo: Also won 2026 Winery of the Year & Best Red Wine!!
- Dracaena Wines
- Hope Family Wines
- Hoyt Family Vineyards
- Indigené Cellars
- Justin Vineyards & Winery
- PasoSecco
- Sea Shell Cellars
- Serial Wines
- Stilson Cellars
- V1no Juan
Downtown Winery Winners: Full List of Gold & Silver Medals
Central Coast Wine Competition
Alpha Omega/Tolosa:
Tolosa Chardonnay Central Coast 2024 – Double GOLD / Best of Class (No Oak Chardonnay)
Tolosa Pinot Noir Central Coast 2024 – GOLD
Diablo Wines:
2023 El Nico – Double GOLD / Best of Class (Any Other Red Blends)
2025 La Gloria Dulce Albariño – Double GOLD / Best of Class (Dessert Whites)
2022 La Llorona Carignan – Double GOLD
2025 Albariño Jack Ranch Vineyard Edna Valley – GOLD
2021 Coleccion Privada Tempranillo – GOLD
2022 Tu Culpa – GOLD
2022 El Macho – GOLD
2023 La Llorona Carignan – GOLD
2023 Garnacha – GOLD
2021 Catalonia Reserva Mataro – GOLD
2025 Gallego Reserva Albariño Edna Valley – Silver
2021 Maximiliano De Paso Malbec – Silver
2023 Tempranillo – Silver
2023 Riojano – Silver
Hope Family Wines:
Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon – Double GOLD / Best of Class (Cabernet Sauvignon – 2025 and 2024)
Troublemaker By Austin Hope – Double GOLD
Quest Cabernet Franc By Austin Hope – GOLD
Treana Cabernet Sauvignon By Austin Hope – GOLD
Austin Paso Robles Chardonnay – Silver
Hoyt Family Vineyards:
Hoyt 2 Hoyt Blanc De Blanc – Silver
Hoyt Family Vineyard 2022 Petit Verdot – Silver
Hoyt Family Vineyard 2017 Petite Sirah – Silver
Indigene Cellars:
Parenthesis – Double GOLD
Petit Sirah – GOLD
Pinot Noir – Silver
Ambiente – Silver
Cabernet Sauvignon – Silver
Philanthropist – Silver
Justin Vineyards & Winery:
Chardonnay – Double GOLD / Best of Class (Chardonnay – 2023 and 2022)
Syrah Rosé – GOLD
Cabernet Sauvignon – GOLD
Sauvignon Blanc – Silver
PasoSecco:
Cinsecco Sparkling Cinsault Rose – Double GOLD / Best Sparkling / Best of Class (Vintage Sparkling-Methode Champenoise, Charmat or Other Process)
Sauvysecco Extra Brut Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc – Silver
Pasosecco Sparkling Grenache Blanc – Silver
Sea Shell Cellars:
Sea Shell Cellars Merlot – GOLD
Sea Shell Cellars Collection – GOLD
Sea Shell Cellars Reserve Syrah – GOLD
Serial Wines:
Serial Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah, Santa María – Double GOLD
Serial Halter Ranch Syrah, Adelaida District – GOLD
Serial Willow Creek District Viognier – Silver
Serial Deseo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate – Silver
Stilson Cellars:
The Genesis – Double GOLD / Best of Class (Syrah Based Blends)
Aware – Double GOLD / Best of Class (Merlot)
Rosé Ray – GOLD
The Return – GOLD
Estate Syrah – GOLD
The Reverie – Silver
The Coalescence – Silver
Chrome – Silver
V1no Juan:
Besos Verdes – Double GOLD / Best of Class (Sauvignon Blanc)
Sweet Encanto – Double GOLD / Best of Class (Any Rosé Blends)
Por Ella – Double GOLD Lagrimas Secas – GOLD
Orange County Wine Competition
Bushong Vintage Company:
2023 Power Corruption & Lies Red Blend – Double GOLD
2023 Physical Sound GSM – GOLD
2023 Sweet Illusions Sherry – GOLD
2023 Ananda Red Blend – GOLD
2023 Unknown Pleasures Petite Sirah – GOLD
2023 Tannat – GOLD
2023 Same Deep Water as You Tempranillo – GOLD
2024 Holocene Rousanne – Silver
Institutionalized Red Blend – Silver
2023 Grance – Silver
Dracaena Wines:
2023 Phoenix Proprietary Red – GOLD
2025 Chenin Blanc – GOLD
2025 Cordyline Rosé – GOLD
2025 Blanc de Franc Rosé – Silver
Hoyt Family Vineyards:
2022 Petit Verdot – Double GOLD
2023 Sparkling Blanc de Blancs – GOLD
2017 Petite Sirah – GOLD
PasoSecco:
2025 SauvySecco Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc – GOLD
2025 PasoSecco Sparkling Grenache Blanc – Silver
Sea Shell Cellars:
2023 GSM – GOLD
2023 Merlot – GOLD
2023 Syrah – Silver
Stilson Cellars:
2023 The Genesis – Double GOLD
2023 The Return – GOLD
Wine Boss:
2024 Wish You Were Here Tannat – Silver
2021 Gladiator – Silver
