Old York Cellars Earns Six Medals at the 2026 Garden State Wine Challenge
Old York Cellars is proud to announce that our wines earned six medals at the 2026 Garden State Wine Challenge at the New Jersey State Fair, further demonstrating the quality and diversity of our New Jersey wines.
Gold Medal Winners
Silver Medal Winners
Award-Winning New Jersey Wines for Every Palate
What makes these awards especially meaningful is that they recognize excellence across a wide range of wine styles.
From crisp dry white wines like Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, to approachable semi-dry wines like Riesling and Rosé Reserve, to our award-winning fruit wines including Blueberry and Peach, these medals reflect our commitment to crafting exceptional wines for every palate.
At Old York Cellars, we believe every wine deserves the same level of care, attention, and craftsmanship, regardless of style. Whether we’re producing a classic vinifera wine or a fruit wine that introduces new guests to the world of wine, our goal never changes: create wines people genuinely enjoy drinking.
Crafted by Winemakers Scott Gares and Darren Hesington
Congratulations to our winemakers, Scott Gares and Darren Hesington, whose passion and dedication are reflected in every bottle. Together, they craft our dry, semi-dry, and sweeter wines with the same care, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
The Opinion That Matters Most
While we’re honored to receive recognition from industry judges, the opinion we value most is yours.
Every week, guests visit Old York Cellars to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, date nights, family gatherings, concerts, chef dinners, and afternoons with friends. Those moments are why we make wine.
Awards help introduce people to our wines, but they don’t define them. The true measure of success is when a guest discovers a new favorite, returns for another bottle, recommends us to a friend, or becomes part of our Vintner’s Club.
That’s the recognition that means the most to us.
Come Taste Our Medal-Winning Wines
Whether you’re an experienced wine enthusiast or just beginning to explore New Jersey wine, we invite you to visit Old York Cellars and discover our award-winning wines for yourself.
Taste our six medal winners, explore the rest of our portfolio, and experience why Old York Cellars has become one of New Jersey’s premier winery destinations.
Because in the end, your palate is the only judge that truly matters.