Early Bird
Deadline
January 31, 2026
Judging
Date
May 18, 2026
Winners
Announced
June 10, 2026
											                    											                
											                    												                    		Cabernet Sauvignon
											                    		Vintage 2021
											                    												                    	89 Points											                    
											                    											                
											                    												                    		Grenache
											                    		Vintage 2021
											                    												                    	89 Points											                    
											                    											                
											                    												                    		Zinfandel / Crljenak Kaštelanski / Primitivo
											                    		Vintage 2021
											                    												                    	87 Points											                    
										Established in 1978, Marietta Cellars has grown into a prominent winery in Sonoma and Mendocino. With a legacy spanning three generations, the estate has steadily expanded over the past thirty years, gaining recognition for producing high-quality, balanced wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Rhône variety blends.
Now fully estate-based, Marietta boasts 310 acres of vineyards in the Alexander Valley, McDowell Valley, and Yorkville Highlands. Among their heritage plantings are California's oldest Syrah blocks, dating back to the late 1800s. Committed to tradition and quality, Marietta Cellars continues to be a respected name in the world of fine winemaking.