A badge with a green starburst shape reading "Star Tribune Readers' Choice" at the top, a dark green circle in the middle with white text "Minnesota's Best" and three white stars, and a gold ribbon at the bottom with white text "2023 Gold Winner."
Circular badge with the text 'Great American' and 'International Spirits Competition,' displaying three cocktail glasses (red, clear, and blue) and the words 'Great American Platinum' in the center, indicating a 2018 award from Rochester, NY.
Badge with green and gold design that reads "Minnesota's Best," "Star Tribune Readers' Choice," and "2022 Gold Winner."

Award-Winning Wines and Spirits

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Gray label with white text reading "Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Spirits"

Chankaska Creek Ranch Road Barrel Gin Awarded 93 Points by Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Kasota, MN, Release:  March 30, 2022.  For Immediate Release

Wine Enthusiast Magazine has announced the Best Gins and Vodkas of 2021! The top 100 spirits list includes Chankaska’s Ranch Road Barrel Gin which features botanicals such as juniper, elderflower, and coriander which are aged in barrels to allow for a burnished gold hue.

 According to Kara Newman “The palate is bright, with loads of lemon peel and ginger sparkle, while a lick of brown butter adds richness.”

A badge-shaped graphic that reads "Star Tribune Readers' Choice Minnesota's Best 2023 Gold Winner" with green, white, and gold colors and stars.

2023 GOLD WINNER BY THE STAR TRIBUNE

BEST WINERY

BEST DISTILLERY

BEST WEDDING VENUE

BEST PATIO

BEST CORPORATE PARTY/ACTIVITY

Minnesota's Best 2022 Gold Winner badge with green and gold colors, stars, and text indicating it was chosen by Star Tribune readers.
A sign indicating the winery is Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery, surrounded by pink flowers and plants outside a building. A green badge shows it was voted Minnesota's Best and a gold badge indicates it was the 2023 Gold Winner.

Voted Gold Winner by the Star Tribune in 2022 for Best Wedding Venue.

A badge with a green and silver color scheme. It reads "Minnesota's Beat" in large font, with a smaller phrase "Star Tribune Readers' Choice" at the top and "2022 Silver Winner" on the silver ribbon at the bottom. The badge features three stars above the text.

Voted Silver Winner by the Star Tribune in 2022 for Best Corporate Party/Activity.

A badge with green and orange colors that says 'Minnesota's Best' and '2022 Bronze Winner,' with stars and a ribbon, indicating recognition by Star Tribune readers.

Voted Bronze Winner by the Star Tribune in 2022 for Best Patio.

A badge featuring three cocktail glasses and text that reads 'Great American Placemaking' and 'International Council'.

Great American Spirits Competition

Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Platinum

Great American Spirits Competition

Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Platinum

Close-up of a label with a gold and maroon seal that reads 'Gold Medal Winner 2020'. Below, the text says '94 Rating', 'Distilled with Pride in Minnesota', and 'Handcrafted Small Batch'.

American Wine Society

  • Brandy - Gold

  • 2018 MN Marquette - Silver

  • Itasca - Silver

  • North Forest Kreme Walnut - Silver

  • North Forest Kreme Huckleberry Vanilla - Silver

  • North Forest Kreme Walnut - Silver

  • North Forest Kreme Maple Bourbon Pecan - Silver

  • Gin - Bronze

  • Barrel Gin - Bronze

  • Frontenac - Bronze

A gold and silver award badge with text stating "Best of 2022, 1st Place, Mankato Magazine, The Free Press."

Best of Mankato

VOTED BEST WINERY

Gold and silver badge with black text, stating 'Best of 2023, 1st Place, Mankato, The Free Press, magazine'.

VOTED BEST WINERY

VOTED BEST ATMOSPHERE

VOTED BEST PATIO DINING

VOTED BEST SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

VOTED BEST SOCIAL LUNCH

A gold and silver award banner for Mankato Magazine, recognizing it as the best of 2021 in first place from The Free Press.

VOTED BEST WINERY

VOTED BEST ATMOSPHERE

VOTED BEST PATIO DINING