2019
International Cold Climate Wine Competition

  • Bronze Medal: Bluff Country Red

  • Bronze Medal: GHV Frontenac Blanc

  • Bronze Medal: GHV Marquette

  • Bronze Medal: GHV Petite Pearl

  • Bronze Medal: Great River Rose

2015
International Cold Climate Wine Competition

  • Bronze Medal: Cranberry

2013
International Cold Climate Wine Competition

  • Silver Medal: GHV La Crescent

  • Silver Medal: GHV Frontenac Rosé

2013
Mid-American Wine Competition
(Des Moines, IA)

  • Gold Medal (our first gold): GHV La Crescent paired with Easy Baked Trout

  • Silver Medal: GHV Marquette Rosé  paired with Smoked Pork Ribs

  • Bronze Medal: GHV Frontenac Rosé  paired with Sauteed Shrimp and Spicy Remoulade Sauce

  • Bronze Medal: Bluff Country Blush paired with Strawberries with Crème Anglais

2013 MAWC Awards

2011
International Cold Climate Wine Competition
(St. Paul, MN)

  • Silver Medal: Riverport White (Frontenac Gris Port)

  • Silver Medal: GHV Frontenac

  • Bronze Medal: GHV La Crescent

  • Bronze Medal: GHV Marquettes

2011
Mid-American Wine Competition
(Des Moines, IA)

  • Silver Medal: Riverport Rosé dessert wine (Marquette Rose Port)

  • Silver Medal: GHV Marquette Rosé  paired with Smoked Pork Ribs

  • Bronze Medal: GHV Frontenac paired with Marinated Flank Steak

2010
International Cold Climate Wine Competition
(St. Paul, MN)

  • Silver Medal: Raspberry

  • Silver Medal: GHV Marquette Rosé

  • Bronze Medal: GHV St. Croix

  • Bronze Medal: GHV Edelweiss

2010
Mid-American Wine Competition
(Des Moines, IA)

  • Bronze Medal: Raspberry

  • Bronze Medal: GHV Edelweiss

MGGA Gold Award
(February 13, 2010)

In recognition of Dr. Marvin Seppanen for his advancement of northern viticulture. This award was for the work by Linda and Marvin Seppanen to establish the Upper Mississippi River Valley American Viticulture Area (AVA). The AVA spans the driftless region along the Mississippi River in four states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois.

2010 Small Business Achievement Award
(May 20, 2010)

Presented by the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce. Marvin Seppanen served on the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors 2011-2013.

2010 Small Business Achievement Award

2009
International Cold Climate Wine Competition
(St. Paul, MN)

  • Bronze Medal: Raspberry

  • Bronze Medal: GHV St. Croix

2017
Tourism Award

Presented by VisitWinona May 9, 2017