2023 Annual Wine Competition
Amateur and commercial winemakers throughout the United States are invited to enter their wines in the French Broad Vignerons Annual Wine Competition, to be held Saturday, September 16 (Vinifera & Hybrid wines) and Sunday, September 17 (Muscadine & Fruit wines). The deadline to enter wines in the competition is Friday, September 8. Fees to enter the competition are as follows:
- Commercial competition: $25 first wine (free for FBV members), $20 for each wine thereafter.
- Amateur competition: $15 first wine (free for FBV members), $10 for each wine thereafter.
Entry forms are linked below.
Competition Entry Form (PDF, Google Form)

2022 French Broad Vignerons Commercial Wine Competition
GOLD MEDAL
NV | Merlot Blackberry Blend | Cityscape Winery |
SILVER MEDAL
NV | Pinot Grigio | Cityscape Winery |
NV | Petite Syrah | Cityscape Winery |
NV | Carlos Muscadine | Cityscape Winery |
NV | Blueberry Breeze | Wellborn Winery |
NV | Bailey Mill | Wellborn Winery |
NV | Mountain Mosaic | Wellborn Winery |
2022 French Broad Vignerons Amateur Wine Competition
GOLD MEDAL
2022 | Katuah Scuppernong | Chuck Blethen |
2022 | Katuah Muscadine | Chuck Blethen |
2022 | Strawberry Banana | Alan Staton |
SILVER MEDAL
2022 | Katuah Muscadine | Chuck Blethen |
2022 | Madeira Style Concord | Chuck Blethen |
2022 | Chardonnay | Michael Dickson |
BRONZE MEDAL
2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Michael Dickson |