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8 wines from 2 wineries · 1 Governor's Cup · 2 Case Winners · 2018–2026
Every Virginia Governor's Cup Gold Medal and above Dessert Wine wine from the 2018–2026 competitions, sorted by prestige: Governor's Cup first, then Case Winners, Best in Show, and Gold Medals. Click any winery to see their complete award history.
Gold Medal and Above — 2018–2026
| Barboursville Vineyards | 2015 Paxxito | 2021 | 🏆 Governor's Cup Winner |
“A vibrant, deep gold, presenting unrivaled opulence and length. Incomparably vigorous and luscious, produced in the traditional passito method from air-dried Moscato Ottonel and Vidal grapes.”
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| Barboursville Vineyards | 2019 Paxxito | 2024 | 🏆 Governor's Cup Case |
| Barboursville Vineyards | 2014 Paxxito | 2018 | 🏆 Governor's Cup Case |
| Barboursville Vineyards | 2018 Paxxito | 2022 | 🥇 Gold |
| Grace Estate Winery | 2017 Ice Wine | 2022 | 🥇 Gold |
| Barboursville Vineyards | 2017 Paxxito | 2021 | 🥇 Gold |
| Barboursville Vineyards | 2015 Paxxito | 2019 | 🥇 Gold |
| Barboursville Vineyards | 2013 Paxxito | 2018 | 🥇 Gold |
Cup Winner = top overall wine in that year's competition. Case Winner = top 12 wines. Best in Show = top wine in category (introduced 2025). Gold = 90+ point score. Silver medals (87–89) are shown on individual winery pages but not collected here.
