Jefferson Cup Awards

The Jefferson Cup Invitational, a seven-year-old wine competition, is the only competition that honors the best of the best among US wineries from all of America’s wine regions. By invitation only, the competing wines must have proven their excellence in competitions and tastings throughout the prior year. Earning the Jefferson Cup Award in 2003 and scoring consistently high each year thereafter, distinguishes Callaghan Vineyards as one of the best winery’s in America and worthy of the nation’s attention.

2010 Jefferson Cup 
Lisa's 2009 - Silver Medal
Mourvedre 2009 - Silver Medal
Wayne's Grenache 2009 - Gold Medal
Padres 2008 - Gold Medal

2009 Jefferson Cup 
Lisa's 2008 - Silver Medal
Buena Suerte 2007 - Silver Medal
Claire's 2007 - Silver Medal

2008 Jefferson Cup    
Silver Medal: Lisa's 2007
Silver Medal: Ann's 2007
Silver Medal: Buena Suerte 2006
Silver Medal: Caitlin's 2006

2007 Jefferson Cup    
Great Wine: Callaghan 2005 Claire's

2003 Jefferson Cup
Winner Best Vinfera Red Wine:
Callaghan 2002 Syrah

2004 Jefferson Cup    
Great Wine:
Callaghan 2003 Buena Suerte Cuvee
Great Wine:
Callaghan 2003 Zinfandel

2005 Jefferson Cup    
Great Wine:
Callaghan 2004 Zinfandel
Finalist: Callaghan 2004 Padres

2006 Jefferson Cup
Great Wine: Callaghan 2005 Lisa’s
Great Wine: Callaghan 2004 Padres
Great Wine: Callaghan 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Port