The 2025 San Francisco International Wine Competition (SFIWC) showcased exceptional craftsmanship across one of wine’s most dynamic categories: red blends. From classic Bordeaux expressions to innovative non-Bordeaux styles, this year’s winners demonstrated the best of the best at every price tier. Below are the standout producers earning top honors.

Ferrari-Carano claimed dual honors with its 2023 Trésor, earning both Best Bordeaux Blend under $50 and Best Overall Bordeaux Blend. A benchmark Sonoma County expression, Trésor continues the winery’s long tradition of crafting elegant Bordeaux-inspired blends that overdeliver on structure and refinement.

The 2023 vintage impressed judges with its aromatic lift and seamless balance, showcasing vibrant fruit layered with subtle oak influence and a polished, clean finish that defines its overall appeal.

In the premium category, Thirty-Seven Wines earned top honors for its 2022 Reserve “The Hermit.” Sourced from the Petaluma Gap, this Bordeaux-style blend stood out for its depth and structural elegance, offering a powerful yet composed expression of the vintage. The wine’s layered character and dramatic finish distinguished it among premium entries, delivering both richness and precision.

Sean Minor captured two major titles in the Non-Bordeaux category with its 2024 Signature “Nicole Marie” Red Blend, earning both Best Non-Bordeaux Blend under $50 and Best Overall Non-Bordeaux Blend. The wine impressed judges with its expressive fruit and balanced structure. Approachable yet structured, the 2024 vintage demonstrates how non-Bordeaux blends can achieve complexity and harmony while remaining accessible.

Rounding out the category winners, Frogtown Cellars earned Best Premium Non-Bordeaux Blend for its 2022 Estate Reserve “Indefatigable.” The wine’s vibrancy and energy set it apart in a competitive field of premium blends. With lively acidity and savory nuance, this blend reflects a dynamic, modern approach to red winemaking, delivering freshness alongside depth.

From Sonoma County to the Petaluma Gap and beyond, the 2025 SFIWC red blend winners highlight the artistry behind blending—where structure, fruit, oak, and terroir come together in harmony. Whether classic Bordeaux-inspired or boldly innovative, these wines represent the best in their categories and the continued evolution of American red blends.