The Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge was established, in conjunction with LA beverage professionals, to highlight the best of the best wine & spirits producers in the world. Our panel of esteemed judges include winemakers, distillers, sommeliers, beverage trade and media.
The mission is to introduce those elite producers to the Southern California market of consumers, one of the largest in the country.
2025 Competition
Wine |
Appellation |
Award |
Score |
| 2022 Fortunati Vineyards Pinot Noir | Sta. Rita Hills | Gold | 93 |
| 2022 Fortunati Vineyards Signature Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Gold | 93 |
| 2021 Fortunati Vineyards Fortivo Proprietary Red Bordeaux Blend | Oak Knoll District | Gold | 92 |
| 2022 Fortunati Vineyards Vinto Syrah | Oak Knoll District | Gold | 90 |
| 2022 Fortunati Vineyards Chardonnay | Oak Knoll District | Silver | |
| 2021 Fortunati Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Silver | |
| 2024 Fortunati Vineyards Rosé of Syrah | Oak Knoll District | Silver | |
| 2023 Fortunati Vineyards Viognier | Oak Knoll District | Bronze |
2024 Competition
Wine |
Appellation |
Designation |
Award |
Score |
| 2019 Fortunati Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Single Vineyard | Gold | 94 |
| 2021 Fortunati Vineyards Zinfandel | Napa Valley, Mount Veeder | Gold | 94 | |
| 2021 Fortunati Vineyards Pinot Noir | Sta. Rita Hills | Gold | 93 | |
| 2021 Fortunati Vineyards Malbec | Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District | = | Gold | 91 |
| 2021 Fortunati Vineyards Chardonnay | Oak Knoll District | Gold | 90 | |
| 2020 Fortunati Vineyards Fortivo Proprietary Red Blend | Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District | Silver | ||
| 2023 Fortunati Vineyards Rosé of Syrah | Oak Knoll District | Silver | ||
| 2021 Fortunati Vineyards Signature Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District | Silver | ||
| 2021 Fortunati Vineyards Vinto Syrah | Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District | Silver |
