Rolling Forks Vineyards
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Rolling Forks Vineyards Wins Four Medals at Catad’Or 2025, Elevating Minnesota Wines on the Global Stage
Glenwood, MN – December 2025 — Rolling Forks Vineyards (RFV), a boutique winery located in West-Central Minnesota, has achieved exceptional international recognition at the 30th Catad’Or World Wine Awards in Monticello, Chile—one of the most respected wine competitions in the Southern Hemisphere, held under OIV standards. The winery earned four total medals, including two Gold Medals and two Silver Medals, further establishing Minnesota as a rising force in cold-climate winemaking.
Five Years of Fine Wines
Rolling Forks Vineyards, founded by Melanie and Joe Cihlar, celebrates its fifth anniversary as a thriving business born from a basement winemaking hobby. Their journey began with a dream of owning the old Peterson farm, which became a reality in 2009. After planting their first vines in 2010 and selling grapes commercially by 2014, a personal experience inspired them to pursue their dream of opening a winery, leading to breaking ground in May 2019. Despite challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, which necessitated the addition of a patio, the vineyard has grown steadily, now distributing its award-winning Minnesota wines to 130 locations. Rolling Forks Vineyards has overcome the stigma often associated with Minnesota wines, earning international recognition and numerous awards for its cold-hardy grape varieties, while also becoming a beloved community gathering space and a testament to perseverance and vision.
Wine Enthusiast Buyers Guide Highlights 5 Minnesota Wines
Find scores and reviews of 5 RFV wines on pages 14 & 16 or go to this link: https://www.wineenthusiast.com/?s=rolling%20forks&search_type=ratings&drink_type=wine
Small but Mighty: A Minnesota Winery’s Winning Streak
Rolling Forks Vineyards Earns High Marks from Wine Enthusiast and Sweeps Awards at International Cold Climate Wine Competition
Minnesota Winery Recognized with Top Honors from Two Prestigious Publications
Gourd Groves and Maize Mazes Is it really autumn if you haven’t made your way through a pick-your-own patch or roamed through labyrinths of gold?
This article is a guide to fall attractions in Minnesota, focusing on pumpkin patches and corn mazes, highlighting the 11-acre maze at RFV. The author begins with a personal reflection on the fleeting nature of the autumn season, reminiscing about a past experience with her puppy at a corn maze.
Rolling Forks Vineyards Announces 5-Year Anniversary Celebration: A Toast to Community, Resilience, and Exceptional Minnesota Wine
Rolling Forks Vineyards is thrilled to announce a weekend-long celebration from Thursday, June 26th, to Sunday, June 29th, in honor of its five-year anniversary. Located amidst Pope County’s stunning rolling glacial hills and offering some of the region’s most breathtaking lake views, Rolling Forks Vineyards has defied expectations, cultivating not only award-winning wines but also a vibrant community hub.
