Pillitteri Estates Winery has a reputation for quality.

In the past fifteen years the winery has been honoured with more than 500 medals, at both domestic and international competitions. These include the coveted Civart Trophy from the Challenge International du Vin, in Bordeaux, France, two Gran Medaillo d’Oro from Vinitaly, Verona, Italy and a rare Double Gold Medal from the American Wine Society in the United States. Pillitteri achieved international acclaim in 2005 by winning North America’s only medal at Effervescents du Monde in addition to receiving their highest honour with a rare Grand Gold. From Gary's first Gold Medal to winning 2 Grand Golds at Vinitaly 2006, the winery is extremely proud of every accolade received and continue to strive for excellence. Full Wine Competition Award List sorted by Region.

Awards

Competition / Wine	Year	Won	Country
All Canada Wine Championships (Le Bec Fin)
2003 Riesling Sweet Reserve	2005	Bronze	Canada
2000 Riesling	2002	Silver	Canada
2000 Cabernet Franc	2002	Silver	Canada
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American Wine Society
2006 Vidal Icewine (375ml)	2008	Gold	United States
2007 Gewürztraminer Riesling Fusion	2008	Silver	United States
2007 Riesling Select Late Harvest	2008	Silver	United States
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Bacchus International Wine Competition
2006 Vidal Icewine (375ml)	2008	Golden Bacchus	Spain
2004 Sparkling Vidal Icewine	2006	Golden Bacchus	Spain
2002 Vidal Icewine	2004	Golden Bacchus	Spain
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Best of Riesling
2005 Riesling Icewine (200ml)	2008	Silver	Germany
2006 Riesling Sweet Reserve	2008	Silver	Germany
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Beverage Testing Institute Canadian Wine Challege
2002 Merlot Reserve	2005	Bronze	United States
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Beverage Testing Institute Tasting Chicago
2004 Sparkling Vidal Icewine	2009	Silver	United States
2008 Sparkling Cabernet Icewine	2009	Silver	United States
2002 Gewürztraminer Icewine	2004	Exceptional 91/100	United States
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Beverage Testing Institute World Wine Championship
1998 Family Reserve Cabernet Franc	2001	Exceptional	United States
1999 Riesling Icewine	2001	Highly Recommended	United States
1999 Vidal Icewine	2001	Highly Recommended	United States
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Buyers Guide to Canadian Wine (Vines Magazine Awards)
2002 Gewürztraminer Icewine	2004	Exceptional	Canada
2002 Vidal Icewine	2004	Exceptional	Canada
2002 Riesling Icewine	2004	Highly Recommended	Canada
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Canadian Wine Awards
2007 Pinot Grigio	2009	Bronze	Canada
2007 Sticky Beak Icewine	2009	Bronze	Canada
2007 Chardonnay Icewine	2009	Bronze	Canada
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Cellars of the World -Ottawa Wine ad Food Show
2001 Riesling Icewine	2004	Silver	Canada
2001 Vidal Icewine	2004	Bronze	Canada
2001 Vidal Select Late Harvest	2004	Bronze	Canada
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Challenge International du Vin, Les Citadelles Du Vin - Vinexpo
2007 Riesling Icewine	2009	Gold	France
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine (200mL)	2009	Silver	France
2007 Vidal Icewine	2009	Gold	France
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Chardonnay Du Monde
2007 Chardonnay Icewine	2009	Silver	France
1999 Family Reserve Chardonnay Barrel Aged	2001	Bronze	France
1997 Chardonnay Barrel Aged	1999	Silver	France
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Concours Mondial Bruxelles, Brussels International Wine Competition
2004 Riesling Icewine	2007	Silver	Brussels
2004 Sparkling Vidal Icewine	2006	Grand Gold	Brussels
2002 Vidal Icewine	2004	Grand Gold	Brussels
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Cuvee
2002 Family Reserve Merlot	2007	Gold	Canada
2002 Family Reserve Cabernet Franc (1.5L)	2006	Best Red	Canada
2004 Vidal Icewine	2006	Gold	Canada
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Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
2004 Sparkling Vidal Icewine	2006	Silver	United States
2004 Vidal Icewine	2006	Bronze	United States
2004 Cabernet Franc Icewine	2006	Bronze	United States
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Decanter World Wine Awards
2007 Bottle Blonde Reserve	2009	Silver	United Kingdom
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine (200mL)	2009	Commended	United Kingdom
2005 Riesling Icewine (200ml)	2008	Gold	United Kingdom
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Effervescents Du Monde
2008 Sparkling Cabernet Icewine	2009	Gold - First Overall In Competition	France
2004 Sparkling Vidal Icewine	2005	Grand Gold	France
2003 Vidal Sparkling Icewine	2004	Gold	France
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Finger Lakes International Competition
2002 Merlot Reserve	2005	Silver	United States
2003 Riesling Select Late Harvest	2005	Silver	United States
2003 Vidal Icewine	2005	Silver	United States
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Gold Medal Plates
2006 Chardonnay Sur Lie	2007	Gold	Canada
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Grand Prix Tasting Hamburg Wine Salon
2001 Riesling Icewine	2003	Second Place	Germany
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Hamilton Wine and Food Expo
1999 Vidal Icewine	2006	Gold	Canada
1999 Riesling Icewine	2006	Bronze	Canada
1999 Gewürztraminer Icewine	2006	Bronze	Canada
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Hong Kong International Wine Challenge
1999 Vidal Icewine	2001	Silver	Hong Kong
1999 Riesling Icewine	2001	Bronze	Hong Kong
1999 Gewürztraminer Icewine	2001	Bronze	Hong Kong
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India Wine Challenge
2007 Vidal Icewine	2008	Bronze	India
2006 Vidal Icewine (375ml)	2007	Gold	India
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International Wine & Spirits Competition
2007 Sangiovese Icewine	2009	Silver (best In Class)	United Kingdom
2007 Vidal Icewine	2009	Silver	United Kingdom
2006 Riesling Icewine	2008	Bronze	United Kingdom
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International Wine Challenge
2007 Vidal Icewine	2009	Silver	United Kingdom
2007 Chardonnay Icewine	2009	Silver	United Kingdom
2007 Cabernet Franc Icewine	2009	Bronze	United Kingdom
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Intervin
1997 Gewürztraminer/Riesling Select Late Harvest	1999	Gold	United States
1997 Riesling Icewine	1999	Silver	United States
1997 Baco Noir	1999	Silver	United States
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Japan Wine Challenge
2007 Sticky Beak Icewine	2009	Silver	Japan
2007 Cabernet Franc Icewine	2009	Bronze	Japan
2007 Vidal Icewine	2009	Seal Of Approval	Japan
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L.A. County Fair, Wines of the World Champion
2004 Sparkling Vidal Icewine	2006	Best Of Class	United States
2004 Sparkling Vidal Icewine	2006	Gold	United States
2004 Vidal Icewine	2006	Gold	United States
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Ontario Wine Awards (Formerly Air Ontario Wine Awards)
2002 Family Reserve Merlot	2007	Bronze	Canada
2004 Sparkling Vidal Icewine	2006	Silver	Canada
2004 Cabernet Franc Icewine	2006	Silver	Canada
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Ottawa Wine and Food Show
2003 Riesling Icewine	2006	Bronze	Canada
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Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
2007 Pinot Grigio	2008	Blue Ribbon (2nd Place)	Canada
2007 Gewürztraminer Riesling Fusion	2008	Blue Ribbon (2nd Place)	Canada
2005 Cabernet Franc	2008	Blue Ribbon (2nd Place)	Canada
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San Francisco International Wine Competition
2007 Cabernet Franc	2009	Silver	United States
2007 Sauvignon Blanc	2009	Bronze	United States
2007 Riesling Icewine	2009	Bronze	United States
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Sante
2004 Vidal Icewine	2006	Award Of Excellence	Canada
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Selections Mondial Des Vines
2007 Sticky Beak Icewine	2009	Silver	Canada
2007 Vidal Icewine	2009	Gold	Canada
2007 Chardonnay Icewine	2009	Gold	Canada
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Slovenia Wine Challenge, Soseska Drasici
2006 Vidal Icewine (375ml)	2009	Gold	Slovenia
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Starwine International Wine Competition (New York)
2004 Cabernet Franc Icewine	2006	Bronze	United States
2004 Cabernet Franc Icewine	2006	Bronze	United States
1999 Merlot Reserve	2001	Recommended	United States
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Taste of the Kawartha's
1994 Chardonnay Barrel Aged	1996	Gold	Canada
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Toronto Wine and Cheese Show (Sommelier Guild of Canada)
2004 Unoaked Chardonnay	2006	Bronze	Canada
2002 Cabernet Franc	2006	Bronze	Canada
2004 Sparkling Vidal Icewine	2006	Silver	Canada
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Wine Access Wine Magazine
2002 Cabernet Franc Icewine	2004	93/100	Canada
1998 Family Reserve Cabernet Franc	2000	91/100	Canada
1998 Family Reserve Trivalente	2000	93/100	Canada
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Wine Innovation Awards
2008 Sparkling Cabernet Icewine	2009	Bronze	United Kingdom
2007 Shiraz Icewine	2009	Commended	United Kingdom
2007 Sticky Beak Icewine	2009	Commended	United Kingdom
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