A panel of wine professionals blind judged 86 wines from 17 wineries from across the state in the 12th annual event that celebrates Kentucky’s small farm wineries.
It was Purple Toad Winery's third Commissioner's Cup.
In total, 64 medals were awarded, with 23 of the entries made with at least 75 percent Kentucky fruit.
The 2024 Commissioner’s Cup winning wines were:
Best Sweet/Dessert/Fruit: Sweet Italian Red from Purple Toad Winery, Paducah
Best Red: Norton from Gunpowder Creek Vineyards, Union
Best White: Chardonnay from Talon Winery, Lexington
Best Rosé/Blush: Bluegrass Blush from Talon Winery, Lexington
Best Boutique: Traminette from Reid’s Livery Winery, Alvaton
On the Net:
Complete results from Ky. Dept. of Agriculture
