November 18, 2025
Minnesota Goes Global: Rolling Forks Vineyards Wins Two Gold Medals in Chile!
We are bursting with pride! Rolling Forks Vineyards recently participated in the 30th Catad'Or World Wine Awards held in Monticello, Chile, which took place from October 27 to 29, 2025. We submitted four of our prized cool-climate wines, and the results exceeded our wildest expectations—bringing home not one, but two Gold Medals!
About Catad'Or
The 30th Catad’Or World Wine Awards anniversary edition marked three decades of history, passion, and excellence, consolidating Catad’Or as the most important international competition in the Southern Hemisphere. Endorsed by the International Organization of Vineyard and Wine (OIV) and the Asociación de Ingenieros Agrónomos Enólogos de Chile (ANIAE), the competition is also a member of VINOFED.
MEDALS AND TROPHIES
The products are evaluated in blind tastings and can aspire to the following recognitions:
Great Gold Medal (reference 93 points or more)
Gold Medal (reference 89 to 92.9 points)
Silver Medal (reference 85 to 88.9 points)
Catad’Or is based on the OIV rule of 30% of awarded samples, so some medal-worthy scores may ultimately not get it.
THE COMPETITION
• 30 years of experience
• Endorsement: OIV, VINOFED and ANIAE
• Member of VINOFED Board
• 1,350 samples in 2025 from 18 countries
THE TASTING
• 4 tasting days
• 80 judges from 18 nationalities
• Blind tasting exclusively
• Fully digital process with OIV-compliant forms
• Certificate and complete private evaluation report for each registered product
THE AWARDS
• Visibility in distribution markets
• Proof of quality for the consumer
• Value added to acquire new markets (Brazil, U.S.A.)
• Press and publications USD 400,000 in media value
Important:
The cut-off score for medals in this edition was 89.1 points.
These results reflect the remarkably high standard of the competition and the rigor, consistency, and quality that today’s wine industry is capable of achieving.
Catad’Or grants a Seal of Approval to all wines that achieved 85 points or higher.
A Taste of Gold: The Winners
This international recognition, awarded by a judging panel led by experts like Alistair Cooper, places our wines on the world stage.
- Lady Slipper, La Crescent, 2024: This bright white wine earned an exceptional 90.00 points and a Gold Medal. The judges praised its "explosion of citrus with grapefruit and lime" and “subtle notes of honey weave together with white flowers. On the palate, it delivers vibrant freshness and charming lightness. A revitalizing white wine.”
- Delicato, Rosé, 2023: This beautiful Rosé Blend earned 89.17 points and a Gold Medal. It offers aromas of "juicy peach and sparkling grapefruit" and a "creamy" palate that gives way to "refreshing vibrancy" with “a touch of honeyed sweetness [which] entices another sip.”
Our Allegro, 2024 (88.40 points) and Marquette, 2023 (87.20 points) also received medal-qualifying scores.
We invite you to celebrate this incredible achievement by tasting these world-class wines for yourself! Visit our Tasting Room, Shop Online, or find a local retailer today.
The Catad'Or Tasting Kit
This limited-edition kit includes all four wines we proudly submitted to the competition, allowing you to taste and evaluate the vintages that stood up to international scrutiny.
Plus, you'll receive a complimentary copy of our "Wine Tasting and Discovery" book! Use the book to deepen your conversation and knowledge as you compare the flavors and characteristics of these four internationally recognized Minnesota wines.
Order your Catad'Or Collection today and taste what makes Rolling Forks Vineyards world-class!
About RFV
Rolling Forks Vineyard invites wine enthusiasts to experience these award-winning wines at the winery tasting room or through online ordering.
Rolling Forks is a family-owned winery located in Glenwood, Minnesota. We are dedicated to producing exceptional wines using estate-grown cold-climate grapes. Further, our commitment to quality and sustainability has earned us numerous awards and accolades. We believe that Minnesota's unique climate and terroir produce grapes with exceptional character and flavor. Furthermore, our winemaking team is passionate about crafting wines that reflect the true essence of our region. We're very proud of our Minnesota wine winning these international awards.
