Sakura Award 2025 Winner Wine

Sakura Awards: International Wine Competition Judged by Japanese Women
A group of professional women working at the forefront of the industry, including sommeliers, wine makers, journalists, importers, and salespeople, select delicious wines through rigorous blind testing. We would like to introduce the winners of the 12th Sakura Awards 2025.
Perfect as a gift for a loved one, a treat, or for a toast?

Diamond Trophy Winner
Double Gold Award

Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Konzelmann Estate Winery produces grapes with good temperature differences between day and night. The wine has a faint floral scent along with mineral and citrus aromas. The elegant and pleasant flavors of lemon and lime give it a refreshing taste. This sparkling wine is perfect for starting a meal.

● Konzelmann Sparkling Wine Riesling
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Gold Award

The wines selected include Vidal Icewine, a North American exclusive variety, refreshing and easy-to-drink Riesling, and Pinot Noir from cool climate regions that are currently in the spotlight. Peach wine and orange wine made from 100% peaches are also recommended for their unique flavors.

Henry of Pelham
White Wine Riesling
● Konzelmann
Red Wine Pinot Noir
Peach Wine
● Life
IceWine Grand Reserve Vidal
Orange Wine The Sun

Silver Award

The winners were Baco Noir and Vidal, varieties only available in North America. Baco Noir, beloved in Ontario, Canada, is a full-bodied red wine with a rich berry flavor and complex taste that will impress any wine lover. Vidal is popular for its balance of sweetness and acidity with flavors of tropical fruits and apple mango. Enjoy these noteworthy North American varieties.

Henry of Pelham Red Wine Baco Noir
● Konzelmann Ice Wine Vidal

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