GRAPEVINE, Texas — Editor's Note: The above video was published in May 2023 about National Wine Day.
Several East Texas wineries won big last weekend at the 37th Annual GrapeFest – A Texas Wine Experience in Grapevine.
During the four-day festival, Kiepersol in Tyler took home gold (first place) in the blush/rosé category for its "Flight, NV." Rowdy Creek Ranch Vineyards in Gilmer earned the bronze (third place) in the red: medium category for its "Merlot, 2022."
Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards in Pittsburg received silver (second place) in the white: blends category for its "Prima Donna, 2021." Tara Winery in Athens earned silver (second place) in the white: off dry category for its "Blueberry Blanc, 2022."
Thousands of festival attendees also took part in the People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic, which is the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the United States and featured 35 Texas wineries. The contest included 10 different categories.