The Winners!
Competing with over 3,000 wineries entered in the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is fierce! Adega Vinho Winery walked away with 3 gold medals (plus 6 silver and bronze medals) again this year.
Celebrate with us at the tasting room in Stonewall Texas and pick up these award-winning wines before they are gone. We are a boutique, small-batch winery so bottles are limited.
| Category | Year | AVA | Wine | Medal |
| All Other Red Varietals | 2019 | Texas Hill Country | Touriga | Double Gold |
| Dry Rose (one varietal) – RS | 2021 | Texas Hill Country | Estate Rose of Mourvèdre | Gold |
| Tannat | 2020 | Texas Hill Country | Tannat Reserve | Gold |
The first award was a Double Gold for their Touriga (2019) wine. This is a Portuguese-style red with aromas of blackberry and dark cherry along with a hint of spice from the oak aging. This award was followed by gold awards for their Rose of Mourvèdre (2021) and Tannat (2020). The Rose was light and crisp with a hint of floral, while the Tannat was full-bodied with a balanced mix of dark fruit and spice.
The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is an annual competition that is held to recognize excellence in winemaking. The competition is open to all commercially produced wines from the United States and Canada and is judged by a panel of more than 60 experts from the wine industry. The competition is hosted by the San Francisco Chronicle and is one of the most prestigious competitions in the United States. It is one of the largest competitions in the world.
Adega Vinho Winery is proud to take Texas wine to new heights and to share these wines with our club members and tasting room visitors.
About Adega Vinho Winery
The Adega Vinho Winery was founded by Andy Bilger. This was Andy’s dream from the time he was about 16 years of age. Andy and his wife Elena located the property in Stonewall Texas and began building the business in 2015. Andy always wanted a family business so they invited Michael Bilger, Andy’s brother, to participate in building Adega Vinho. Michael is now the Head Winemaker and partner in Adega Vinho. Other family members help with special events and projects.
The Bilger’s are committed to producing quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Texas Hill Country. Adega Vinho Winery produces a variety of red, white, rosé, and dessert wines. The winery also offers tastings, tours, and special events throughout the year.
The best way to experience Adega Vinho wines is at the tasting room and vineyard at 1000 S. Ranch Road 1623, Stonewall, Texas.
