Winning Years

2023

Medals Explained

Our Products

2023

Vignoles

Vignoles
Vintage 2022
87 Points

Strawberry

Strawberry
Vintage Non-Vintage
85 Points

Cherry

Fruit Wines
Vintage Non-Vintage
85 Points

Blueberry

Blueberry
Vintage Non-Vintage
84 Points

38 Degrees North

Vignoles
Vintage Non-Vintage
83 Points

Friendship School Rose

Chambourcin
Vintage Non-Vintage
83 Points

Blackberry Blueberry

Blueberry
Vintage Non-Vintage
82 Points

Friendship School White

Others
Vintage Non-Vintage
82 Points

Project 1970

Chambourcin
Vintage Non-Vintage
81 Points

Blackberry

Fruit Wines
Vintage Non-Vintage
80 Points

Vignoles

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USA Wine Ratings 2023

Silver Medal

87 Points

Tasting Notes:

A refreshing blast of acidity leads the way on the palate, followed by juicy citrus, peach and melon notes. A touch of sugar softens the acidity and leads into a long, satisfying finish.

Producer Name: St. James Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: 2022

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Travis R. Perez

Wine Manager and Head Buyer at Bear Creek Spirits and Wine

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Strawberry

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USA Wine Ratings 2023

Silver Medal

85 Points

Tasting Notes:

Bright, strawberry notes accentuated by a sweetness that lends a rich, creamy body. Flavours of rose petal, strawberry shortcake, raspberry cream on palate.

Producer Name: St. James Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: Non-Vintage

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Travis R. Perez

Wine Manager and Head Buyer at Bear Creek Spirits and Wine

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Cherry

Fruit Wines

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USA Wine Ratings 2023

Silver Medal

85 Points

Tasting Notes:

Peach, cherry, floral blossom flavours with honey and cream notes. Round and sweet finish with well balanced acidity.

Producer Name: St. James Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: Non-Vintage

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Travis R. Perez

Wine Manager and Head Buyer at Bear Creek Spirits and Wine

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Blueberry

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USA Wine Ratings 2023

Silver Medal

84 Points

Tasting Notes:

Deep ruby appearance. Starts off with ginger notes followed by bruised black fruit and ripe black cherries. Explosion of fruits on palate. Full bodied well balanced wine.

Producer Name: St. James Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: Non-Vintage

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Josh Decolongon

Co-founder, Chief Product Officer, and Sommelier at Endless West

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

38 Degrees North

Vignoles

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USA Wine Ratings 2023

Silver Medal

83 Points

Tasting Notes:

Floral, pear and peach notes, along with a touch of honey. A fun aroma profile with white flowers and lemon at the fore. A lemon pith bitterness cleanses the palate and readies it for another sip.

Producer Name: St. James Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: Non-Vintage

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Travis R. Perez

Wine Manager and Head Buyer at Bear Creek Spirits and Wine

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Friendship School Rose

Chambourcin

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USA Wine Ratings 2023

Silver Medal

83 Points

Tasting Notes:

Bright pink appearance. Intense aromas of peach, nectarine, cherry and plum. Soft finish well balanced by fruit intensity.

Producer Name: St. James Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: Non-Vintage

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Travis R. Perez

Wine Manager and Head Buyer at Bear Creek Spirits and Wine

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Blackberry Blueberry

Blueberry

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USA Wine Ratings 2023

Silver Medal

82 Points

Tasting Notes:

Deep pink appearance. Quite floral with hints of blueberry. Sweet on the palate with prominent berry notes.

Producer Name: St. James Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: Non-Vintage

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Josh Decolongon

Co-founder, Chief Product Officer, and Sommelier at Endless West

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Friendship School White

Others

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USA Wine Ratings 2023

Silver Medal

82 Points

Tasting Notes:

Intense, bright floral notes along with ripe peach, apricot and melon flavours. Pleasantly fruity with just a touch of sweetness adds body and texture. A good wine for a broad range of food pairings.

Producer Name: St. James Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: Non-Vintage

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Travis R. Perez

Wine Manager and Head Buyer at Bear Creek Spirits and Wine

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Project 1970

Chambourcin

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USA Wine Ratings 2023

Silver Medal

81 Points

Tasting Notes:

Medium ruby appearance. Fruit forward wine with flavours of strawberry, and red fruits. Classic label with clean packaging, & easy to read label.

Producer Name: St. James Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: Non-Vintage

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Juli Gregg

Wine Director at Tony's Pizza Napoletana/ Capo’s

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Blackberry

Fruit Wines

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USA Wine Ratings 2023

Silver Medal

80 Points

Tasting Notes:

Deep pink appearance. Hint of floral character with flavours of cherry, pomegranate, confectionary like maraschino cherries & raspberries. Intense fruitiness on the palate, sweet but well balanced by the acidity.

Producer Name: St. James Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: Non-Vintage

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Josh Decolongon

Co-founder, Chief Product Officer, and Sommelier at Endless West

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

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St. James Winery

United States

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When they opened St. James Winery in 1970, Jim and Pat Hofherr reinvigorated the local Italian wine heritage by creating wines that were easy to drink and share with friends and family.

Winning Years

2023

Vignoles

Strawberry

Cherry

Blueberry

38 Degrees North

Friendship School Rose

Blackberry Blueberry

Friendship School White

Project 1970

Blackberry

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TASTED BY:

Travis R. Perez

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Travis R. Perez

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TASTED BY:

Travis R. Perez

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TASTED BY:

Josh Decolongon

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Travis R. Perez

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Travis R. Perez

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Josh Decolongon

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Travis R. Perez

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TASTED BY:

Juli Gregg

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TASTED BY:

Josh Decolongon

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