Best Cold Climate Wines: Chankaska Creek takes the Cup in International Cold Climate Wine Competition
Minnesota Uncorked | May 11, 2022
After much swishing and spitting, winners have been confirmed at the 2022 International Cold Climate Wine Competition (ICCWC), held last Friday in Minnesota.
The trophy for the best Minnesota grape wine, known as the Minnesota Governor’s Cup, was won by Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery of Kasota, MN, for their Equinoce Extra Dry sparkling wine.
The Minnesota Governor’s Cup, a lovely large silver ice bucket, recognizes the top prize of all Minnesota award-winning wines.
Top Awards
Minnesota Governor’s Cup
Equinoce Extra Dry, Chankaska Creek Ranch Winery and Distillery; Kasota, MN
Also awarded Best of Class Sparkling Wine
Winery of the Year
Parallel 44, Kewaunee, WI
Best of Show Rosé
Blush, Rolling Forks Vineyards, Glenwood, MN
Best of Show Dessert Wine
Hula, Dancing Dragonfly Winery, Saint Croix Falls, WI
Best of Show White Wine
La Crescent, Parallel 44, Kewaunee, WI
Best of Show Red Wine
Pearly Duck (Petite Pearl) Duck Creek Vineyard and Winery, Denmark, WI