At the Loudoun Wine Awards, held on October 25, Endhardt Vineyards won best-in-class awards in three categories, in addition to the coveted Chairman's Grand Award for its 2023 "Upper Block" Sauvignon Blanc. This spectacular wine was judged to be the best overall wine out of a record 147 submissions. These honors add further wine bling to Endhardt Vineyards' gold medals awarded in the 2023 and 2024 Governor’s Cup competition.Â
In the full article on Loudoun Now, Endhardt Vineyards: An Award-Winning Wine Journey, ACRES' very own co-founder and vineyard consultant, Ben Renshaw, was recognized as "the key architect of the young winery's early success."
The article goes on to describe how the owners, Hannes and Sarah Endhardt had no previous experience in winemaking. It just goes to show that inexperienced owners can be successful if they bring in the right experts to guide them.
So, if your dream is to own and operate a winery, but you're afraid because you lack the expertise in winemaking—get in touch! With our expertise, we can make your dream an award-winning reality.