Awards & Accolades


2020

Wine Enthusiast

  • 2016 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Editor’s Choice & 92 Points
  • 2016 James Vincent Cabernet Sauvignon – 92 Points
  • 2016 A Jó Élet, “the Good Life,” Cabernet Sauvignon – 91 Points
  • 2015 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – 91 Points

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

  • 2016 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Gold

West Coast Wine Competition

  • 2016 James Vincent Cabernet Sauvignon – Double Gold & 97 Points
  • 2016 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Gold & 94 Points
  • 2018 McGrail Family Chardonnay – Gold & 94 Points

Tri-Valley Conservancy Uncorked Wine Competition

  • 2015 Merlot, Picazo Vineyard – Best of Class
  • 2016 A Jó Élet, “the Good Life,” Cabernet Sauvignon – Gold

Blue Lifestyle Wine Reviews

  • 2016 James Vincent Cabernet Sauvignon – 93 Points
  • 2016 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – 92 Points
  • 2017 Shamus Patrick Red Blend – 92 Points
  • 2018 Colton’s Cabernet Sauvignon – 91 Points
  • 2019 Peyton Paige Sauvignon Blanc – 91 Points
  • 2019 McGrail Family Chardonnay – 91 Points
  • 2019 Kylie Ryan Rosé – 90 Points

2019

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

  • 2015 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Gold

Sunset International Wine Competition

  • 2016 Shamus Patrick Red Blend – Gold & 94 Points

Grand Harvest Awards

  • 2015 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Gold & 92 Points

2018

Tri-Valley Conservancy Uncorked Wine Competition

  • 2016 McGrail Family Chardonnay – Best of Class & Gold
  • 2017 Kylie Ryan Rosé – Best of Class & Gold

Indy International Wine Competition

  • 2015 Shamus Patrick Red Blend – Best of Class & Double Gold

Los Angeles International Wine Competition

  • 2017 Kylie Ryan Rosé – Gold & 91 Points

Experience Rosé Wine Competition

  • 2017 Kylie Ryan Rosé – Gold

Taste Our Terroir – Livermore Valley

  • 2017 McGrail Kylie Ryan Rosé & Attraversiamo – People’s Choice Award Pairing

2017

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

  • 2014 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Double Gold

Tri-Valley Conservancy Uncorked Wine Competition

  • 2016 Peyton Paige Sauvignon Blanc – Best of Class & Gold

Sunset International Wine Competition

  • 2014 Shamus Patrick Red Blend – Best of Class

2016

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

  • 2012 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Gold

West Coast Wine Competition

  • 2012 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Best of Class

2015

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

  • 2011 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Gold
  • 2009 Merlot, Picazo Vineyard – Gold

Cabernet Shootout

  • 2011 Patriot Cabernet Sauvignon – Double Gold
  • 2011 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon – Gold

West Coast Wine Competition

  • 2011 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Reserve Class Champion

2014

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

  • 2012 McGrail Family Chardonnay – Gold

Indy International Wine Competition

  • 2011 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Gold
  • 2009 Merlot, Picazo Vineyard – Gold

Food & Beverage World

  • 2013 McGrail Family Chardonnay – Runner Up for California White Wine of the Year

2012

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

  • 2008 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Red Sweepstakes Winner

MARK CLARIN, WINEMAKER, MCGRAIL VINEYARDS & WINERY: “My first reaction is shock. I am humbled by the accolades. I am thankful to be a part of a great family striving to grow the best Cabernet Sauvignon. I am so pleased that a Livermore Valley wine has won for the red wine category. We have such a history with white wines.”

Cabernet Shootout

  • 2008 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Female Winner

Food & Beverage World

  • 2010 McGrail Family Chardonnay – 90 Points

2011

Indy International Wine Competition

  • 2008 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Gold
  • 2009 McGrail Family Chardonnay – Gold

Cabernet Shootout

  • 2007 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Female Winner

2010

Indy International Wine Competition

  • 2007 McGrail Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Gold

Orange County Fair Wine Competition

  • 2009 McGrail Family Chardonnay – Gold