[Nokesville, VA] — [December, 16, 2025] — Pearmund Cellars, Vint Hill Craft Winery, and Effingham Manor wineries are proud to announce that their winemaking team—Mark Ward, Anthony Sorrenti, and Lawrence Nichols—has earned multiple top honors across the portfolio at leading wine competitions this season. These achievements reinforce the group’s commitment to quality, site expression, and consistent excellence, while further underscoring the growing prominence of Virginia wine on the national stage.
Among the dozens of awards received this year, several of the most prestigious include:
Vint Hill Craft Winery
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2023 Viognier — Best in Class, San Francisco International
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2024 “Misty” Cuvée Blanc — Best in Class, Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
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2022 Petit Verdot — 95 Points, Double Gold, Harvest Challenge
Pearmund Cellars
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2022 Cabernet Franc — 99 Points, Best in Virginia, Harvest Challenge
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2023 Petit Manseng — 96 Points, Double Gold, San Francisco International
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2022 Chardonnay — 92 Points, Double Gold, International East Meets West
Effingham Manor
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2022 Chardonnay — Best in Class, American Wine Society
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2021 King’s Ransom — 97 Points, Double Gold, San Francisco International
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2022 Meritage — Best Red Wine in Show, Virginia Wine Invitational
“What makes these awards especially meaningful is their diversity,” said Mark Ward. “They represent nine different vineyards, three distinct wineries, and a wide range of varietals. None of this would be possible without the exceptional vineyard partners whose talent and dedication are reflected in every bottle.”
The awarded wines span numerous vineyards and varietals, earning recognition from competitions across the country known for their rigorous, blind-tasting standards.