International
Women's Wine
Competition
2025
Congratulations
Best of the Best
2025 Best Woman Winemaker's
Breaking: Final Results Reveal a Tie for Best Woman Winemaker
In an extraordinary outcome that reflects the strength and depth of talent in the industry, two exceptional winemakers equally earned this top honor. Both have consistently demonstrated excellence, vision, and leadership in their craft, and we are proud to recognize their
remarkable achievements.
We extend our sincere congratulations to:
Diane Wilson – Wilson Artisan Wineries
Carol Shelton – Carol Shelton Wines
Each of these women has made a lasting impact on the world of wine, and we celebrate their well-deserved recognition.
Carol Shelton
Carol Shelton Wines
Also Best Woman Winemaker 2024, 2021
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BEST WOMAN WINEMAKERS
Join the ranks of excellence!
Awarded for Best Woman Winemakers:
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2024
Carol Shelton
Carol Shelton Wine
2023
Aimée Suseri
New Clairvaux
Vineyard
Nichelini Family Winery
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2022
Susan Tipton
Acquiesce Winery
& Vineyards
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2021
Carol Shelton
Carol Shelton Wines
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2020
Diane Wilson
Wilson Artisan Wineries
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2019
Jamie Benziger
Imagery Estate Winery
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2018
Diane Wilson
Wilson Artisan Wineries
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2017
Melanie Natoli
Cana Vineyards and Winery
and
Aimée Sunseri
Nichelini Family Winery and
New Clairvaux Vineyard
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2016
Vicki Orr and Céline Coquard Lenerz,
Winemakers for
Wollersheim Winery
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2015
Katie Madigan
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
and
Virginia Marie Lambrix, VML Winery
2014
Sara Troxell
Galen Glen Winery
2013
Shauna Rosenblum
Rock Wall Wine Company
2012
Georgetta Dane
Big House Wines