Local winery earns top scores at International Women’s Wine Competition
Damian and Amanda Grindley.
Record-breaking number of entries were submitted this year
– Judges at the International Women’s Wine Competition (IWWC) have once again recognized Paso Robles winery Brecon Estate for crafting one of the country’s most delicious wines. Brecon announced that their 2023 True Acacia Head Albariño received accolades from the IWWC, including Double Gold, Best of Class, Best of Show White Wine, and a top score of 99 points.
The IWWC, judged by women for women, maintains high competition standards. According to the judging team, a record-breaking number of entries were submitted this year, and the competition was steep. These scores follow last year’s success at the same competition, where the previous vintage True Acacia Head won Best of Show White Wine, Best of Class, and Double Gold, with a score of 97 points.
Winning Best of Show consecutively is rare, especially in the same competition. When asked how it feels to top back-to-back international competitions, founding winemaker Damian Grindley responded, “This is huge. Winning a respected international show two years in a row is great exposure for Brecon Estate and the fledgling SLO Coast Appellation. I personally can’t remember the last time a winery won the same prestigious title back to back.”
Additional 2024 IWWC wins for Brecon Estate include:
- 2023 Brecon Estate True Acacia Head: Double Gold, Best of Class, Best of Show White Wine, 99 points
- 2023 Brecon Estate Viognier: Double Gold, Best of Class, 96 points
- 2023 Brecon Estate Albariño (SLO Coast): Gold, 91 points
Just 450 cases of the 2023 True Acacia Head Albariño were crafted in 2023, and inventory is unlikely to remain in stock for long. To celebrate, the brand is offering a limited-time Summer Special so customers can discover every award-winning white wine to decide their favorite.
Brecon Estate wines are sold exclusively in their Westside Paso Robles tasting room or on their website. Secure your purchase by calling (805) 239-2200 or visiting breconestate.com.
