Montezuma Crimson Queen Awarded Best Specialty Wine at the 2025 New York Wine Classic

We are proud to share our big award winners at the 2025 New York Wine Classic, including our Crimson Queen winning Best Specialty Wine. This competition is held annually by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation, inviting all New York wineries to enter their wines. Congratulations to all of our neighbors and fellow producers on their medal winners!

Montezuma Crimson QueenBest Specialty Wine (96 points)

Montezuma Voleur 2023 Murdered Out Count 3Gold Medal (93 points)

Montezuma 2024 Dry RieslingGold Medal (92 points)

Idol Ridge 2022 Sparkling Riesling String of PearlsGold Medal (91 points)

Idol Ridge Buck & Bear BlushGold Medal (90 points)

Idol Ridge Woodland WhiteGold Medal (90 points)

 

Cheers to our winemaking team on their medal winners!

You can try these new award-winning wines in our tasting rooms or purchase our wines online! Montezuma Crimson Queen and 2024 Dry Riesling can be found at Montezuma Finger Lakes, Old Forge, & Cooperstown. Try our Idol Ridge Sparkling Riesling String of Pearls, Buck & Bear Blush, and Woodland White at Idol Ridge.

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