The Virginia Governor’s Cup®, one of the most stringent competitions in the US and is hosted by the Virginia Wineries Association (in partnership with the Virginia Wine Board and the Virginia Vineyards Association). In 2022, world-class judges sampled over 600 of the best Virginia wines from over 100 Virginia wineries.

This year Philip Carter Winery entered 2 of our best wines and both of our wines walked away with medals! We are thrilled at the recognition that our wines are receiving in our local community and from the people all over Virginia.

Congratulations to Philip, our winemaker Tony, and all of the Philip Carter staff!

2019 Cleve – Silver

2015 1762 – Silver

The American Wine Society is the largest consumer-based wine organization in the United States. They have conducted this prestigious Commercial wine competition annually for over 40 years. This commercial competition provides national recognition for wineries among both consumers and wine industry professionals.

Judges for the AWS Commercial Wine Competition include both AWS-trained and certified judges and professional experts from all aspects of the wine industry. AWS judges have completed a rigorous 3 level course over a minimum of 3 years. This intense curriculum includes a disciplined approach to wine fault identification, component analysis, winery operations, viticulture, wine history and appreciation, and extensive wine evaluation and rating.

This year Philip Carter Winery entered 6 of our unique Virginia wines and all of our wines walked away with medals! We are overjoyed at the recognition that our wines are receiving not only in our home state but all over the country.

Congratulations to Philip, our winemaker Tony, and all of the Philip Carter staff!

2020 Shirley Chardonnay – Silver

2020 Sabine Hall Viognier – Silver

2020 Gov. Fauquier – Silver

2019 Cleve – Silver

2020 Nomini Hall Cabernet Franc – Bronze

2019 Ten Vines Merlot – Bronze

The Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association host an annual wine competition; the largest in the nation focused exclusively on the wines of the East Coast. The competition covers the 17 states from Maine to Florida that border the Atlantic including Vermont, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The event is held in late summer with professional competition judges hailing from all parts of the country and many facets of the wine trade.

This year Philip Carter Winery entered 5 of our unique Virginia wines and 4 of our wines walked away with medals! We are overjoyed at the recognition that our wines are receiving not only in our home state but all over the east coast.

Congratulations to Philip, our winemaker Tony, and all of the Philip Carter staff!

2019 Cleve – Gold & Best Other Red Vinifera Blend

2019 Tannat – Silver

2020 Nomini Hall Cabernet Franc – Bronze

2020 Rosewell Rosé – Bronze

The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

2014 Rosewell – Gold

2013 Corotoman – Silver

2014 Nomini Estate Cabernet Franc – Silver 

2014 Shirley Estate Chardonnay – Silver

The Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

2014 Cabernet Franc – Silver

2013 Corotoman – Silver

2014 Shirley Chardonnay – Bronze

2014 Chardonnay – Silver

American Wine Society Conference
2014 Shirley Chardonnay – Bronze
2013 Corotoman – Silver
2014 Cabernet Franc Reserve – Bronze

Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
2012 Corotoman – Silver
2014 Viognier – Silver
2014 Rosewell – Best in Category
2013 1762 – Bronze
2014 Norton – Bronze
2014 Sweet Danielle – Bronze

Wine Advocate
Entered:
2010 Cleve
2010 Meritage
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Results TBD

Virginia Governor’s Cup
2012 Corotoman – Silver

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Summer 2014
* Largest America Wine Competition in the World
2012 Corotoman – Bronze
2012 1762 – Silver
2013 Chardonnay – No Medal

Acclaim

Virginia Wine Lover Favorite Winery of Virginia 2009 & 2010
Best White Wine & 2nd Best Winery Tour Overall 2013
Best Winery Tour, 2nd Best Winery and 2nd Best White Wine 2014
Total Medals Won 70, Platinum 1, Gold 10, Silver 37, Bronze 27

2014 VA WineLover Wine Classic
2012 Chardonnay – Silver
2013 Gov. Fauquier – Silver
2012 Cab Sauv – Silver
2011 Corotoman – Silver
2013 Sweet Danielle – Gold

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Summer 2014
* Largest America Wine Competition in the World
2012 Chardonnay Bronze
2010 Meritage Gold
2012 Corotoman Silver

Governor’s Cup
2012 Chardonnay Bronze
2011 1762 Silver
2011 Corotoman Silver
2013 Governor Fauquier Bronze
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2012 Chardonnay Silver

Acclaim

Virginia Wine Lover Favorite Winery of Virginia 2009 & 2010
Best White Wine & 2nd Best Winery Tour Overall 2013
Best Winery Tour, 2nd Best Winery and 2nd Best White Wine 2014
Total Medals Won 70, Platinum 1, Gold 10, Silver 37, Bronze 27

Wine Enthusiast
2010 1762 83 points
2010 Cleve 88 points

Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
2012 Chardonnay Bronze
2012 Governor Fauquier Silver
2012 Cabernet Franc Silver
2011 1762 Bronze

Wine on the Barrelhead
2010 Cleve 90 points
2010 1762 88 points

San Francisco International Wine Competition
2012 Viognier Silver
2012 Governor Fauquier Silver
2012 Rosewell no award (must have brushed their teeth or something)
2011 1762 Silver

Governor’s Cup
2011 Chardonnay – Bronze
2011 Cabernet Franc – Silver
2010 1762 – Silver
2010 Cleve – Gold

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
* Largest America Wine Competition in the World
2011 Chardonnay – Silver
2010 1762 – Bronze

Virginia Cup
2010 Chardonnay — BRONZE

NextGen Wine Competition
2010 Danielle’s Rosé — BRONZE

Indy International Wine Competition
2010 Chardonnay — SILVER
2010 Governor Fauquier — SILVER

Virginia Wine Lover Wine Classic
2009 Cleve – SILVER
2009 Late Harvest — GOLD
2010 Governor Fauquier — SILVER

Governor’s Cup Competition
2009 Cabernet Franc — Bronze

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
* Largest America Wine Competition in the World
2009 Chardonnay – Silver
2009 Cabernet Franc – Silver

Acclaim

Virginia Wine Lover Favorite Winery of Virginia 2009 & 2010
Best White Wine & 2nd Best Winery Tour Overall 2013
Best Winery Tour, 2nd Best Winery and 2nd Best White Wine 2014
Total Medals Won 70, Platinum 1, Gold 10, Silver 37, Bronze 27