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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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The Master Sélection
Chardonnay 2021
AVA Central Coast Dry white wine

85

points
Ruby Zin
2021
AVA California Red wine

85

points
The Master Sélection
Pinot Noir 2021
AVA Central Coast Red wine

86

points
Lynx
Chardonnay 2021
AVA California Dry white wine

87

points
Lynx
Petite Sirah Zinfandel 2021
AVA California Red wine

91

points
Lynx
Petite Sirah Black 2021
AVA California Red wine

90

points
Lynx
Pinot Noir 2021
AVA California Red wine

90

points
Rib Tickler
Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
AVA California Red wine

86

points
The Big Top
Zinfandel 2021
AVA California Red wine

82

points
Ascot
Pinot Noir 2020
AVA Central Coast Red wine

88

points
The big Top
Zinfandel 2020
Lodi Red wine

85

points
The Lonely Vine
Zinfandel 2020
AVA California Red wine

85

points
Chill Out
Shiraz Rosé California BIB 3 L 2021
Rosé wine

86

points
Rib Tickler
Shiraz 2020
AVA California Red wine

90

points

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