2025 Michigan Governor’s Cup Competition
The Michigan Wine Collaborative (MWC) is excited to announce the third year of partnership with the Beverage Testing Institute (BevTest) for the official 2025 Taste Michigan Wine Governor’s Cup Competition and Awards. This exciting and historic event included a wine evaluation unlike any competition the Michigan wine industry experienced with their own previous statewide wine competition. BevTest conducted a series of professional blind tastings to rate and rank a set of Michigan produced wines and ciders at the BevTest Chicago tasting lab. The final tasting results with all wines’ scores, medal ranks, Best of Category, Governor’s Case Winners, and Governor's Cup Winner were provided to MWC in late May 2025 and announced to the world via a press release on June 4, 2025.
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97 POINTS
Cherry Creek Cellars 2023 Charamar Collection, Pinot Noir, Lake Michigan Shore
12% (USA) $30.
'2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Vinifera Red Wine' 2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
No Full Review
96 POINTS
Mawby Sparkling NV Grace, Leelanau Peninsula
11% (USA) $29.
'2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Sparkling Wine' 2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
No Full Review
95 POINTS
Peninsula Cellars 2021 Vintner’s Select Reserve, Red Varietal Blend, Old Mission Peninsula
13.5% (USA) $40.
2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
No Full Review
95 POINTS
Lemon Creek 2021 Reserve, Cabernet Franc, Lake Michigan Shore
14.4% (USA) $42.
2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
No Full Review
94 POINTS
White Pine NV Dune Shadow Red Blend, Lake Michigan Shore
12.5% (USA) $17.
Best Buy
'2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Hybrid Red Wine' 2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
94 POINTS
BigLittle Wines 2022 Mixtape White Blend, Leelanau Peninsula
13% (USA) $19.
Best Buy
2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
No Full Review
94 POINTS
Two K Farms 2021 Bellenoir Red Blend, Red Varietal Blend, Leelanau Peninsula
12.8% (USA) $27.
2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
No Full Review
94 POINTS
Chateau Fontaine 2023 Wall Of Goats, Sauvignon Blanc, Leelanau Peninsula
11.5% (USA) $28.
2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
No Full Review
94 POINTS
Verterra Winery 2024 Rose Of Cabernet Franc, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $28.
'2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Rose Wine' 2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
No Full Review
94 POINTS
Braganini 2022 Reserve Mountain Road Estate, Syrah, Lake Michigan Shore
13% (USA) $29.
No Full Review
94 POINTS
White Pine 2022 Reserve, Cabernet Franc, Lake Michigan Shore 13% (USA) $32.
94 POINTS
Golden Muse Winery 2023 Nadar, Chardonnay, Lake Michigan Shore
12.8% (USA) $34.
'2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Vinifera White Wine' 2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
93 POINTS
Two K Farms NV Harrison Cider, Harrison Apple, Leelanau Peninsula
6.7% (USA) $4.
Best Buy
'2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Specialty Wine'
No Full Review
93 POINTS
Fenn Valley Vineyards 2024 Cabaret Rose, Lake Michigan Shore
12.25% (USA) $14.
Best Buy
No Full Review
93 POINTS
Cherry Creek Cellars 2023 Charamar Collection, Kerner, Lake Michigan Shore
11.5% (USA) $23.
2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
No Full Review
93 POINTS
Chateau Fontaine 2024 Gewurztraminer, Leelanau Peninsula
11.5% (USA) $26.
2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
No Full Review
93 POINTS
Mawby Sparkling NV Blanc Brut, Leelanau Peninsula
11% (USA) $27.
No Full Review
93 POINTS
Bel Lago 2023 Late Harvest, Riesling, Leelanau Peninsula
10.9% (USA) $28.
'2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Sweet Wine'
No Full Review
93 POINTS
Fenn Valley Vineyards 2022 Reserve, Merlot, Fennville
12.5% (USA) $32.
No Full Review
93 POINTS
Braganini 2022 Reserve Mountain Road Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake Michigan Shore
13.5% (USA) $34.
No Full Review
93 POINTS
Mawby Sparkling NV Sandpainting XII Brut, Leelanau Peninsula
11% (USA) $39.
No Full Review
93 POINTS
Peninsula Cellars 2021 Reserve, Blaufrankisch, Old Mission Peninsula
13.5% (USA) $40.
No Full Review
93 POINTS
Ciccone Vineyard And Winery 2023 Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Leelanau Peninsula 13.5% (USA) $45.
92 POINTS
Laurentide 2023 Estate, Pinot Gris, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $19.
Best Buy
No Full Review
92 POINTS
French Valley Vineyard 2023 Vignoles, Leelanau Peninsula
10% (USA) $22.
'2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Hybrid White Wine'
No Full Review
92 POINTS
Blustone Vineyards 2023 Rose, Pinot Noir, Leelanau Peninsula
12.5% (USA) $24.
No Full Review
92 POINTS
Verterra Winery 2024 Dry, Gewurztraminer, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $26.
No Full Review
92 POINTS
Cherry Creek Cellars NV Charamar Collection Proprietors Reserve Red Blend, Red Varietal Blend, Lake Michigan Shore
12% (USA) $28.
No Full Review
92 POINTS
Pleasant Valley Farm and Vineyard 2022 Estate, Cabernet Franc, Michigan 12.9% (USA) $28.
92 POINTS
Ciccone Vineyard And Winery 2021 Estate Reserve, Cabernet Franc, Leelanau Peninsula 12% (USA) $35.
92 POINTS
Bel Lago 2020 Moreno Reserve, Pinot Noir, Leelanau Peninsula
13.3% (USA) $38.
No Full Review
92 POINTS
Blustone Vineyards 2022 Winemaker’s Red Blend, Red Varietal Blend, Leelanau Peninsula
12.5% (USA) $45.
No Full Review
91 POINTS
Braganini 2023 Reserve Mountain Road Estate Rose, Lake Michigan Shore
13% (USA) $15.
Best Buy
No Full Review
91 POINTS
Two K Farms 2023 Hopp’d Cider, Apple, Leelanau Peninsula 6% (USA) $17. Best Buy
91 POINTS
Braganini 2023 Reserve Piccola Clayver, Cinsault, Lake Michigan Shore
12.5% (USA) $24.
No Full Review
91 POINTS
Cogdal Vineyards NV Cabernet Franc, Lake Michigan Shore
12% (USA) $24.
No Full Review
91 POINTS
French Valley Vineyard 2023 Pinot Blanc, Leelanau Peninsula
13% (USA) $24.
No Full Review
91 POINTS
Verterra Winery 2023 Dry, Riesling, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $24.
No Full Review
91 POINTS
Gerana 2021 Estate Single Vineyard Red Blend, Michigan
13% (USA) $28.
No Full Review
91 POINTS
Verterra Winery 2024 Rose Of Pinot Noir, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $28.
No Full Review
91 POINTS
White Pine 2021 Reserve, Merlot, Lake Michigan Shore 13% (USA) $32.
91 POINTS
Ciccone Vineyard And Winery 2022 LeeLaTage Estate Red Blend, Leelanau Peninsula 12.5% (USA) $35.
91 POINTS
Verterra Winery 2021 Sparkling Brut Methode Traditionnelle, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $35.
No Full Review
91 POINTS
Filkins Vineyards 2022 Anthos Red Blend, Lake Michigan Shore 13.5% (USA) $50.
90 POINTS
St. Julian NV Solera Cream Sherry, Domestic Sherry-Style Wine, Lake Michigan Shore
16% (USA) $15.
Best Buy
'2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Fortified Wine'
No Full Review
90 POINTS
Bel Lago 2022 Semi-Dry, Riesling, Leelanau Peninsula
11.4% (USA) $18.
Best Buy
No Full Review
90 POINTS
Lawton Ridge Winery 2023 Estate Dry Sparkling Traminette, Lake Michigan Shore
12% (USA) $18.
Best Buy
No Full Review
90 POINTS
Chateau Chantal NV Celebrate, Old Mission Peninsula
12.5% (USA) $19.
No Full Review
90 POINTS
Braganini 2024 Reserve, Petite Pearl, Lake Michigan Shore
12% (USA) $21.
No Full Review
90 POINTS
OBrien Vineyards 2022 Burbank White Blend, Other US White, Old Mission Peninsula 10% (USA) $22.
90 POINTS
Fenn Valley Vineyards 2022 Reserve, Cabernet Franc, Lake Michigan Shore
12.5% (USA) $32.
No Full Review
90 POINTS
Michigan Wine Co 2023 K Vineyards, Blaufrankisch, Fennville
12.9% (USA) $34.
No Full Review
90 POINTS
Mawby Sparkling NV Talismøn Brut, Leelanau Peninsula
11% (USA) $45.
No Full Review
89 POINTS
Fenn Valley Vineyards 2024 Estate, Pinot Grigio, Fennville
12% (USA) $18.
No Full Review
89 POINTS
Braganini 2023 Reserve, Albarino, Lake Michigan Shore
12.5% (USA) $21.
No Full Review
89 POINTS
Laurentide 2023 Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $23.
No Full Review
89 POINTS
OBrien Vineyards 2021 Verde, Old Mission Peninsula 11.5% (USA) $23.
89 POINTS
Braganini 2021 Reserve, Cabernet Franc, Lake Michigan Shore
13% (USA) $24.
No Full Review
89 POINTS
Fox & Hen Winery NV Petite Pearl Red Blend, Michigan
12% (USA) $25.
No Full Review
89 POINTS
Blustone Vineyards 2023 Gewurztraminer, Leelanau Peninsula
12.5% (USA) $26.
No Full Review
89 POINTS
Domaine Cigogne 2022 Single Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Michigan
12.8% (USA) $30.
No Full Review
89 POINTS
Blu Dot Farm & Vineyard 2023 Reserve, Marquette, Tip Of The Mitt
13% (USA) $36.
No Full Review
89 POINTS
Fenn Valley Vineyards 2022 Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fennville
12.5% (USA) $36.
No Full Review
88 POINTS
Peninsula Ciders NV Galactic Hard Apple Cider, Old Mission Peninsula
5.5% (USA) $4.
Best Buy
No Full Review
88 POINTS
St. Julian NV Cento, Lake Michigan Shore
12% (USA) $9.
Best Buy
No Full Review
88 POINTS
St. Julian 2023 Reserve, Pinot Grigio, Lake Michigan Shore
12% (USA) $12.
Best Buy
No Full Review
88 POINTS
St. Julian NV BFF Dry Rose, Lake Michigan Shore
12.5% (USA) $14.
Best Buy
No Full Review
88 POINTS
St. Julian NV Grape Punch, Lake Michigan Shore
20% (USA) $14.
Best Buy
No Full Review
88 POINTS
Chateau Chantal NV Tonight, Old Mission Peninsula
12.5% (USA) $19.
No Full Review
88 POINTS
Cherry Creek Cellars NV Montage Red Blend, Red Varietal Blend, Lake Michigan Shore
12% (USA) $24.
No Full Review
88 POINTS
Heronmark 2023 Marquette, Lake Michigan Shore 11.3% (USA) $25.
88 POINTS
Heronmark 2023 Sparkling, Vidal Blanc, Michigan 11.9% (USA) $26.
88 POINTS
Braganini 2022 Reserve, Blaufrankisch, Lake Michigan Shore
13% (USA) $28.
No Full Review
88 POINTS
Cherry Creek Cellars 2021 Charamar Collection, Shiraz, Lake Michigan Shore
13% (USA) $28.
No Full Review
88 POINTS
Verterra Winery 2024 Rose Of Merlot, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $28.
No Full Review
88 POINTS
Verterra Winery 2021 Malbec, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $30.
No Full Review
88 POINTS
Blustone Vineyards 2023 Reserve, Pinot Blanc, Leelanau Peninsula
12.5% (USA) $32.
No Full Review
88 POINTS
Golden Muse Winery 2022 Falling Rocket, Merlot, Lake Michigan Shore
12.5% (USA) $36.
No Full Review
88 POINTS
Michigan Wine Co 2022 Cab XL Red Blend, Fennville
12.9% (USA) $38.
No Full Review
88 POINTS
Lemon Creek 2021 Barrel Select, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake Michigan Shore
14% (USA) $42.
No Full Review
88 POINTS
Lemon Creek 2021 Carmenere, Lake Michigan Shore
14% (USA) $54.
No Full Review
87 POINTS
Fenn Valley Vineyards 2024 Riesling, Lake Michigan Shore
11.5% (USA) $14.
Best Buy
No Full Review
87 POINTS
St. Julian NV Sweet Nancie Peach, Lake Michigan Shore
11% (USA) $14.
Best Buy
No Full Review
87 POINTS
Laurentide 2020 Sweet, Riesling, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $15.
Best Buy
No Full Review
87 POINTS
Lawton Ridge Winery 2023 Estate Dry, Riesling, Lake Michigan Shore
11.5% (USA) $18.
No Full Review
87 POINTS
Braganini 2023 Reserve Oxley Estate, Gruner Veltliner, Lake Michigan Shore
12% (USA) $19.
No Full Review
87 POINTS
French Valley Vineyard NV Cloud 9, Leelanau Peninsula
13.5% (USA) $20.
No Full Review
87 POINTS
Veritas Estate Winery 2024 Beach Day Rosé, Lake Michigan Shore
11.5% (USA) $21.
No Full Review
87 POINTS
Bel Lago 2023 Auxerrois Moreno Vineyard White Blend, Auxerrois, Leelanau Peninsula
13.2% (USA) $22.
No Full Review
87 POINTS
Peninsula Cellars 2022 Dry, Riesling, Old Mission Peninsula
12% (USA) $22.
No Full Review
87 POINTS
Braganini 2023 Reserve Follatura, Blaufrankisch, Lake Michigan Shore
13% (USA) $24.
No Full Review
87 POINTS
Blustone Vineyards 2023 Sparkling, Riesling, Leelanau Peninsula
12.5% (USA) $25.
No Full Review
87 POINTS
Blustone Vineyards 2023 Reserve, Pinot Gris, Leelanau Peninsula
12.5% (USA) $26.
No Full Review
87 POINTS
Verterra Winery 2023 Pinot Blanc, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $26.
No Full Review
87 POINTS
BigLittle Wines 2022 Underdog, Gamay, Leelanau Peninsula
12.5% (USA) $27.
No Full Review
87 POINTS
French Valley Vineyard 2023 Late Harvest, Chardonnay, Leelanau Peninsula
10.1% (USA) $28.
No Full Review
87 POINTS
Blustone Vineyards 2023 Reserve, Chardonnay, Leelanau Peninsula
12.5% (USA) $30.
No Full Review
87 POINTS
Bel Lago 2018 Tempesta Red Blend, Red Varietal Blend, Leelanau Peninsula
13.7% (USA) $44.
No Full Review
87 POINTS
707 Winery 2023 Crimson Raven Red Blend, Michigan 13.5% (USA) $50.
86 POINTS
Two K Farms NV Imperial Cider, Apple, Leelanau Peninsula
8.4% (USA) $4.
Best Buy
No Full Review
86 POINTS
St. Julian NV Social Butterfly Sweet Rose, Lake Michigan Shore
10% (USA) $14.
Best Buy
No Full Review
86 POINTS
St. Julian 2023 Reserve Late Harvest, Riesling, Lake Michigan Shore
12% (USA) $14.
Best Buy
No Full Review
86 POINTS
Laurentide 2021 Riesling, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $17.
No Full Review
86 POINTS
Chateau Chantal NV Proprietor’s Reserve, Gewurztraminer, Old Mission Peninsula
12.7% (USA) $25.
No Full Review
86 POINTS
Chateau Chantal 2022 Proprietor’s Reserve, Riesling, Old Mission Peninsula
12% (USA) $25.
No Full Review
86 POINTS
Ciccone Vineyard And Winery 2023 Estate, Gewurztraminer, Leelanau Peninsula 12.5% (USA) $25.
86 POINTS
Heronmark 2023 Petite Pearl, Lake Michigan Shore 10.3% (USA) $25.
86 POINTS
Braganini 2022 Reserve, Tempranillo, Lake Michigan Shore
13% (USA) $28.
No Full Review
86 POINTS
Veritas Estate Winery 2024 White Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Franc, Lake Michigan Shore
11.7% (USA) $28.
No Full Review
86 POINTS
Heronmark 2023 Reserve Barrel 2, Marquette, Michigan 13.3% (USA) $30.
86 POINTS
Boathouse Vineyards 2022 Boathouse Red Blend, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $40.
No Full Review
85 POINTS
Fenn Valley Vineyards NV Capriccio Red Blend, Fennville
12.5% (USA) $12.
No Full Review
85 POINTS
St. Julian NV Cherry Wine, Lake Michigan Shore
10% (USA) $12.
No Full Review
85 POINTS
St. Julian 2023 Reserve, Riesling, Lake Michigan Shore
12% (USA) $14.
No Full Review
85 POINTS
Laurentide 2022 Emergence Red Estate, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $18.
No Full Review
85 POINTS
Braganini 2023 Late Harvest, Vidal Blanc, Lake Michigan Shore
11% (USA) $19.
No Full Review
85 POINTS
Braganini 2022 Reserve, Vignoles, Lake Michigan Shore
11% (USA) $19.
No Full Review
85 POINTS
Cherry Creek Cellars 2022 Charamar Collection, Pinot Blanc, Lake Michigan Shore
13% (USA) $19.
No Full Review
85 POINTS
Lawton Ridge Winery 2022 Estate, Chambourcin, Lake Michigan Shore
12.5% (USA) $20.
No Full Review
85 POINTS
Boathouse Vineyards 2022 Chardonnay, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $22.
No Full Review
85 POINTS
Modales 2024 Dry Rosé, Old Mission Peninsula
13.4% (USA) $24.
No Full Review
85 POINTS
Verterra Winery 2023 Pinot Gris, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $24.
No Full Review
85 POINTS
Modales 2023 Syrah, Lake Michigan Shore
13.1% (USA) $34.
No Full Review
85 POINTS
Boathouse Vineyards 2023 Cabernet Franc, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $38.
No Full Review
BRONZE
12 Corners Vineyards 2021 Estate, Merlot, Lake Michigan Shore
12.6% (USA) $17.
No Full Review
BRONZE
White Pine 2023 Traminette, Lake Michigan Shore 12.5% (USA) $17.
BRONZE
Boathouse Vineyards 2022 Provemont Red Blend, Red Varietal Blend, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $20.
No Full Review
BRONZE
Chateau Fontaine 2022 Chardonnay, Leelanau Peninsula
11.5% (USA) $22.
No Full Review
BRONZE
Cherry Creek Cellars 2024 Charamar Collection, Vignoles, Lake Michigan Shore
12.5% (USA) $23.
No Full Review
BRONZE
Blustone Vineyards 2024 Rose, Cabernet Franc, Leelanau Peninsula
11.5% (USA) $24.
No Full Review
BRONZE
Braganini 2022 Reserve GSM Cap Drain Red Blend, Lake Michigan Shore
12% (USA) $24.
No Full Review
BRONZE
Lost Fawn Winery NV Honey Wine, Michigan
10% (USA) $28.
No Full Review
BRONZE
Braganini 2023 Reserve Mountain Road Estate, Pinot Noir, Lake Michigan Shore
13% (USA) $29.
No Full Review
BRONZE
Boathouse Vineyards 2022 Muscat, Leelanau Peninsula
11.5% (USA) $30.
No Full Review
BRONZE
Boathouse Vineyards 2022 Syrah, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $60.
No Full Review
BRONZE
St. Julian NV Sweet Nancie, Lake Michigan Shore
11% (USA) $14.
No Full Review
BRONZE
White Pine 2023 Pinot Grigio, Pinot Grigio, Lake Michigan Shore 12.5% (USA) $18.
BRONZE
Cherry Creek Cellars 2023 Charamar Collection, Sauvignon Blanc, Lake Michigan Shore
11% (USA) $21.
No Full Review
BRONZE
White Pine 2023 Reserve, Riesling, Lake Michigan Shore 10% (USA) $21.
BRONZE
French Valley Vineyard 2023 Pinot Grigio, Leelanau Peninsula
13% (USA) $22.
No Full Review
BRONZE
Heronmark 2023 Cayuga White, Michigan 10.1% (USA) $23.
BRONZE
Cogdal Vineyards NV Merlot, Lake Michigan Shore
12% (USA) $24.
No Full Review
BRONZE
Chateau Chantal 2022 Proprietor’s Reserve Estate Bottled, Pinot Gris, Old Mission Peninsula
13.5% (USA) $25.
No Full Review
BRONZE
Michigan Wine Co 2023 Summit Valley Vineyard Brut Cuvee , Michigan
11.3% (USA) $26.
No Full Review
BRONZE
Laurentide 2021 Reserve Meritage Estate Red Blend, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $30.
No Full Review
BRONZE
Boathouse Vineyards 2023 Merlot, Leelanau Peninsula
12% (USA) $38.
No Full Review
BRONZE
Lost Fawn Winery NV Gewurztraminer, American
10.1% (USA) $20.
No Full Review
BRONZE
Braganini 2023 Reserve Mountain Road Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Lake Michigan Shore
12% (USA) $21.
No Full Review
BRONZE
Modales 2022 La Gracia Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Fennville
13% (USA) $45.
No Full Review
BRONZE
Heronmark 2023 Vidal Blanc, Michigan 11.9% (USA) $24.
BRONZE
Blu Dot Farm & Vineyard 2024 Itasca, Tip Of The Mitt
14% (USA) $25.
No Full Review
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