Wedding Oak Winery Wins 10 Medals at the 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Brings Double Gold Winning Wines to Brighten Your Winter
Do you need something to brighten your mood during the cold, gray days of January? We have just the thing. Our 2023 Wedding Oak Castanet Rosé and 2023 Wedding Oak Winery Roussanne were recognized with Double Gold medals at the 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. They are perfect wines to warm up any winter day.
We are deeply committed to selecting the absolute best grapes from excellent vineyards in Texas. We employ specific winemaking techniques to bring out the natural qualities of specific grape varietals, which ensures that Wedding Oak wines reflect the unique terroir of Texas. That dedication to excellence in winemaking is recognized at prestigious competitions.
Our winemaking team at Wedding Oak Winery, led by winemaker Van Johnson, is on a roll. Wedding Oak Winery was named as a Top Texas winery for winning the most Gold Medal Awards in international wine competitions in 2024 for our 100% Texas wines. We were ranked second among all top-awarded wineries in Texas.
We are carrying that winning streak into 2025 where Wedding Oak Winery was awarded with 10 medals at the 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. It is the largest wine competition in North America with fifty judges, representing various North American wine regions, evaluating nearly 5,500 wines from more than 950 wineries.
Here are the top medal winners.
2023 Wedding Oak Castanet Rosé — Double Gold
The 2023 Wedding Oak Castanet Rosé is one of our highly awarded wines having also won Double Gold and Best of Show Rosé at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition as well as Grand Star Winner at the Lone Star International Wine Competition. Made with Cinsault grapes grown in Lilli of the Vine Vineyards in Lamesa, Texas, this rosé has a delicate pink hue, with appealing scents of strawberry, raspberry, and citrus, making it a refreshing yet complex wine. Its well-rounded palate with rich, concentrated flavors of tangy lemons, strawberry, cantaloupe, watermelon, and crisp acidity makes it a perfect wine for bringing brightness to a winter afternoon or pairing with a hearty seasonal stew. Bottled at 12.9% ABV the mid-palate has weight balanced with a touch of residual sugar that enhances the fruitiness without overwhelming the natural acidity. This results in an elegant finish that lingers, inviting another sip.
2023 Wedding Oak Winery Roussanne — Double Gold
The grapes for the Double Gold awarded to the 2023 Roussanne were hand-picked at the Hye Top Vineyards at the peak of ripeness to ensure optimal flavor and quality. The grapes were whole-cluster pressed to extract the juice gently. This technique helps retain delicate aromatics and adds complexity to the wine by incorporating subtle flavors from the stems and skins. After pressing, the juice was fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks to preserve the fresh, vibrant fruit flavors. It is a sophisticated and aromatic white wine with an intricate bouquet of eucalyptus, vanilla, and banana, intertwined with delicate notes of white blossom, pineapple, and nectarine. It is vibrant and refreshing with Meyer lemon and grapefruit flavors, complemented by a chalky minerality. Subtle hints of melon, apricot, and roasted almond add complexity and depth, making this Roussanne a beautifully balanced and memorable choice for any occasion.
Last year’s vintage was recognized as the Top Texas White Wine at the 2023 San Antonio Rodeo and won a Double Gold at the San Francisco International Wine Competition.
This is a Wine Club Member’s only wine.
The Riesling grapes from Cerro Santo Vineyards were fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks to maintain the purity and freshness of the grapes, highlighting the natural fruit flavors. Following fermentation, the wine was sur lie aged for 3 months and then racked. This process enhances the wine's texture and adds richness to the palate, contributing to its overall complexity and depth. It is vibrant and inviting, with crisp apple, juicy pear, and zesty orange aromas, complemented by hints of apricots, fragrant lavender, and delicate white blossom. On the palate, Honeycrisp apple and ripe pineapple flavors are intertwined with nuances of candied lavender and overripe calamansi. A touch of brioche adds a creamy, rich texture to the finish. This Riesling is perfect for pairing with a variety of dishes, including seafood, spicy cuisine, and light desserts, or simply enjoyed on its own with the long angles of the setting sun on a winter afternoon.
We are thrilled to see this win Gold at the 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. It was also recognized as the Top of Class and Gold medal at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition.
Order our award-winning wines online or visit our three tasting rooms to purchase the wines while supplies last:
· Wedding Oak Winery, 229 S. Pierce, Burnet, TX 78611
· Wedding Oak Winery, 6009B US 290 East Fredericksburg, TX, 78624
· Wedding Oak Winery, 316 East Wallace Street, San Saba, TX 76877
Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition!