Which Inniskillin Non-Icewine Wines Have Won Awards?

Inniskillin's verified 2025 non-Icewine awards span Reserve, Discovery and Estate wines, Montague Vineyard Chardonnay and sparkling wine. Highlights include seven Gold medals at Sélections Mondiales des Vins, three Golds at the National Wine Awards of Canada, one Sauvignon Selection Gold, six National Wine Awards Silvers and four Bronzes.

Which Inniskillin Non-Icewine Wines Won Awards in 2025?

The verified 2025 record covers 14 wine-and-vintage entries across the Reserve, Discovery and Estate ranges, Montague Vineyard Chardonnay and sparkling wine. The table below lists each wine, vintage, medal and competition. SMV means Sélections Mondiales des Vins, NWAC means the National Wine Awards of Canada, and CMB refers to the Sauvignon Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.

In this guide, "Inniskillin non-Icewine wines" means the still and sparkling wines discussed here that were entered and awarded outside the Icewine category. The 2025 record includes red, white and sparkling wines from the Reserve, Estate and Discovery ranges, along with Montague Vineyard Chardonnay. The breadth of recognition is the central story: Inniskillin's recent awards were not limited to one style or one signature bottle.

For readers who know Inniskillin Wines mainly through Icewine, the 2025 results offer a broader way to explore the estate. They point to a portfolio where familiar varieties and distinct wine ranges can each earn attention on the competition stage.

Why Did Inniskillin's Reserve Range Stand Out in 2025?

The Reserve range stood out because five wines earned Gold at Sélections Mondiales des Vins 2025, while three Reserve wines also earned Gold at the National Wine Awards of Canada. Exact vintages matter because Reserve Merlot's two Gold results apply to different vintages.

• Reserve Chardonnay 2022: SMV Gold and NWAC Silver.
• Reserve Series Cabernet Franc 2022: SMV Gold and NWAC Gold.
• Reserve Series Merlot 2022: NWAC Gold; Reserve Merlot 2023: SMV Gold.
• Reserve Pinot Gris 2023: SMV Gold and NWAC Bronze.
• Reserve Riesling 2023: SMV Gold and NWAC Silver.
• Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2023: NWAC Gold.

Those five SMV Gold medals across five Reserve wines give readers a clear starting point for exploring the range. The additional NWAC results show why each vintage and awarding body should be named precisely rather than summarized as a sweep.

Which Discovery Series Wine Earned Awards?

Inniskillin Discovery Series Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2023 earned CMB Gold, SMV Gold and NWAC Silver in 2025. Its three-medal record makes it a well-supported non-Icewine highlight without suggesting it was the only standout.

Official results identify the 2023 Discovery Series Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc as CMB Gold, SMV Gold and NWAC Silver. The NWAC also awarded Bronze to Discovery Series Blanc de Franc 2023 and Discovery Series P3 2023, completing the verified Discovery Series record included in this guide.

For a current look at releases and availability, browse the Great Estates Niagara wine selection before choosing a bottle or planning a tasting.

How Did Inniskillin Chardonnay Perform Across Competitions?

Reserve Chardonnay 2022 and Montague Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 each earned Gold at Sélections Mondiales des Vins 2025 and Silver at the 2025 National Wine Awards of Canada. The exact results confirm repeat recognition for two distinct Inniskillin Chardonnay expressions.

These results make Chardonnay one of the strongest bridges between Inniskillin's broad Reserve portfolio and its more site-specific award entries. The two labels should not be treated as interchangeable: each appears as a distinct wine in the award summary. For readers comparing award-winning Niagara Chardonnay, that distinction is useful because the recognition spans more than one expression within the same estate.

Did Inniskillin's Sparkling Wine Win an Award?

Yes. Inniskillin Sparkling with Icewine Dosage 2018 earned Bronze at the 2025 National Wine Awards of Canada. The entry belongs in a non-Icewine guide because the awarded wine is identified as sparkling wine, even though Icewine is part of its finishing dosage.

This is a useful example of how Inniskillin's Icewine heritage can appear within another wine style without changing the category of the finished bottle. It also expands the 2025 medal picture beyond still wines. Alongside Reserve reds and whites, Discovery Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, the Bronze-winning sparkling entry shows another part of the estate's range receiving competition recognition.

What Do Inniskillin Non-Icewine Awards Show Beyond Icewine?

The 2025 awards show that Inniskillin's recognized non-Icewine portfolio extends across Reserve, Estate, Discovery, Montague Vineyard Chardonnay and sparkling wine. Icewine remains central to the estate's heritage, but it is not the only reason wine drinkers may want to explore Inniskillin.

The non-Icewine award list includes:

• SMV Gold medals for five Reserve wines, Montague Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 and Discovery Series Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2023.
• NWAC Gold medals for Reserve Series Cabernet Franc 2022, Reserve Series Merlot 2022 and Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2023.
• NWAC Silver medals for six Reserve, Estate, Discovery and Montague Vineyard entries.
• NWAC Bronze medals for Reserve Pinot Gris 2023, two Discovery Series wines and Sparkling with Icewine Dosage 2018.

The complete audited table above keeps the vintages and medal levels attached to the correct wines, including the two different Reserve Merlot vintages.

Together, these results offer an inviting way to discover Inniskillin through variety rather than reputation alone. Awards can guide discovery, but personal taste remains the deciding factor. You can begin with a familiar grape, compare two Chardonnay expressions, or explore a wine from the Discovery Series, then add the Niagara-on-the-Lake setting and hospitality that give each bottle context.

When Will Inniskillin's July 2026 Award Results Be Added?

As of July 16, 2026, WineAlign said detailed 2026 National Wine Awards results would appear in stages beginning in mid-July. This article will be updated only after relevant Inniskillin results are confirmed on the official award pages.

Because the releases are staged, any update should be clearly dated and should name each wine, vintage, medal level and awarding body. That approach keeps the article transparent for readers and preserves the precision required for award claims.

Frequently Asked Questions About Inniskillin Non-Icewine Wines

Does Inniskillin make wines besides Icewine?

Yes. Inniskillin makes non-Icewine wines across Reserve, Estate and Discovery ranges, along with vineyard-designated Chardonnay and sparkling wine. The 2025 award record includes red and white varietal wines, barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc and a sparkling entry, confirming a portfolio that reaches well beyond the estate's famous Icewine category.

Which Inniskillin non-Icewine wines have won awards?

The verified 2025 list includes Reserve Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Gris; Montague Vineyard Chardonnay; Discovery Series Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc, Blanc de Franc and P3; Estate Series Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio; and Sparkling with Icewine Dosage. Medal levels and vintages vary, so use the audited table above for the exact result attached to each entry.

What is Inniskillin's Discovery Series?

The Discovery Series is an Inniskillin wine range represented by three verified 2025 award winners in this guide. Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2023 earned CMB Gold, SMV Gold and NWAC Silver, while Blanc de Franc 2023 and P3 2023 each earned NWAC Bronze.

Is a sparkling wine with Icewine dosage still a non-Icewine wine?

Yes. Sparkling with Icewine Dosage 2018 is identified as a sparkling wine and earned NWAC Bronze in 2025, although its dosage includes Icewine. That makes it different from a bottle sold as Icewine. In this guide, it belongs with Inniskillin's non-Icewine winners while still reflecting the estate's best-known winemaking heritage.

Where can I try Inniskillin's Reserve range?

Start with Inniskillin's official product catalogue and the current Great Estates Niagara store, because releases and vintages can change. For an estate experience, use Inniskillin's Niagara visitor page to confirm tasting options and other current details before travelling to Niagara-on-the-Lake. These live pages are the best guide to what can be purchased or tasted.

Discover Inniskillin's Award-Winning Range

Inniskillin's verified 2025 non-Icewine awards span Reserve, Discovery, Estate, Montague Vineyard and sparkling wines, with exact medals and vintages documented above. Awards can help you choose a starting point, while your own palate will decide what belongs in your glass. As of July 16, 2026, 2026 NWAC results were entering a staged release period, so this guide requires a final update check before publication. Explore the current Inniskillin range through Great Estates Niagara and choose your next Niagara discovery.