The Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge was established, in conjunction with LA beverage professionals, to highlight the best of the best wine & spirits producers in the world. Our panel of esteemed judges include winemakers, distillers, sommeliers, beverage trade and media.
The mission is to introduce those elite producers to the Southern California market of consumers, one of the largest in the country.
2026 Competition
|
Wine |
Appellation |
Award |
Score |
| 2023 Chardonnay | Oak Knoll District | Double Gold | 98 |
| 2022 Fortivo Bordeaux-Style Blend | Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District | Gold | 94 |
| 2023 Pinot Noir | Sta. Rita Hills | Gold | 94 |
| 2023 Vinto Syrah | Oak Knoll District | Gold | 93 |
| 2023 Reserve Pinot Noir | Sta. Rita Hills | Gold | 91 |
| 2022 Porto Vino Dessert Wine | Oak Knoll District | Silver | |
| 2021 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Silver | |
| 2024 Rosé of Syrah | Oak Knoll District | Silver | |
| 2022 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Silver | |
| 2024 Viognier | Oak Knoll District | Silver | |
| 2023 Zinfandel | Rockvile | Silver | |
| 2023 Malbec | Oak Knoll District | Bronze |
2025 Competition
|
Wine |
Appellation |
Award |
Score |
| 2022 Fortunati Vineyards Pinot Noir | Sta. Rita Hills | Gold | 93 |
| 2022 Fortunati Vineyards Signature Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Gold | 93 |
| 2021 Fortunati Vineyards Fortivo Proprietary Red Bordeaux Blend | Oak Knoll District | Gold | 92 |
| 2022 Fortunati Vineyards Vinto Syrah | Oak Knoll District | Gold | 90 |
| 2022 Fortunati Vineyards Chardonnay | Oak Knoll District | Silver | |
| 2021 Fortunati Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Silver | |
| 2024 Fortunati Vineyards Rosé of Syrah | Oak Knoll District | Silver | |
| 2023 Fortunati Vineyards Viognier | Oak Knoll District | Bronze |
2024 Competition
|
Wine |
Appellation |
Designation |
Award |
Score |
| 2019 Fortunati Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Single Vineyard | Gold | 94 |
| 2021 Fortunati Vineyards Zinfandel | Napa Valley, Mount Veeder | Gold | 94 | |
| 2021 Fortunati Vineyards Pinot Noir | Sta. Rita Hills | Gold | 93 | |
| 2021 Fortunati Vineyards Malbec | Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District | = | Gold | 91 |
| 2021 Fortunati Vineyards Chardonnay | Oak Knoll District | Gold | 90 | |
| 2020 Fortunati Vineyards Fortivo Proprietary Red Blend | Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District | Silver | ||
| 2023 Fortunati Vineyards Rosé of Syrah | Oak Knoll District | Silver | ||
| 2021 Fortunati Vineyards Signature Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District | Silver | ||
| 2021 Fortunati Vineyards Vinto Syrah | Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District | Silver |