Five Montgomery County wineries received awards at the 2026 Maryland Governor’s Cup Wine Competition, according to Visit Montgomery. The annual competition recognizes wines and ciders produced using locally grown fruit.
Windridge Vineyards in Darnestown earned the Governor’s Cup Best in Show award for its 2025 White Blend, along with several additional medals. Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard in Dickerson received Best in Class and Double Gold honors for its 2025 Circe Red Blend, as well as awards for several other wines.
The Crossvines in Poolesville earned Best in Class and Double Gold recognition for its Hit It Hard Cider “Strawbidie,” while 61 Vineyard in Damascus received multiple silver and bronze medals. Metzger Winery in Poolesville also earned a bronze medal for its 2024 Autumn’s Revenge.
According to Visit Montgomery, the five award-winning wineries are featured along Montgomery County’s Tastemakers Trail, which highlights local wineries, breweries, and other craft beverage destinations.
