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California wines awarded at the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge

The results of the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge are a practical tool intended to help you in your choices. Filter your search by appellation, region, score obtained, year of Challenge. You can then instantly find your favorite wines and producers. Our rating out of 100 allows us to have a sufficiently large grid to reproduce all the nuances perceived in tasting.

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Kelthorn
Zinfandel 2023
Californie Red wine

88

points
Baileyana
Chardonnay 2023
Edna Valley Dry white wine

93

points
Hawkstone
Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
AVA Napa Valley Red wine

92

points
Here by Chance
Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
AVA Paso Robles Red wine

92

points
Falling Feather
Ruby Cabernet BIB 3 L 2024
Californie Red wine

85

points
Falling Feather
Ruby Cabernet 2023
Californie Red wine

85

points
Ruby Zin
BIB 3 L 2024
Californie Red wine

85

points
Ruby Zin
2023
Californie Red wine

85

points
Vintage Oaks
Chardonnay
Lodi Dry white wine

86

points
Vintage Oaks
Cabernet Sauvignon
Lodi Red wine

86

points
Vintage Oaks
Merlot
Lodi Red wine

84

points
Vintage Oaks
Zinfandel
Lodi Red wine

86

points
Ridge
2022
AVA Santa Cruz Mountains Red wine

98

points
Lynx
Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
AVA California Red wine

88

points

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