2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition: Award-Winning Wines from French Valley Vineyard

We are proud to celebrate Cloud 9, which earned Gold at the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. This recognition reflects our teams dedication to crafting wines that bring joy, balance, and connection to the glass.

Our wines, grown and produced in the Leelanau Peninsula, continue to gain recognition for expressing the beauty of cool-climate winemaking.

Cloud 9 – Gold

Soft, joyful, crowd-pleasing wine.

2023 Chardonnay – Silver

Crisp, bright, easy drinking. Not yet available — consider this a sneak peek of what’s coming.

2023 Pinot Noir – Silver

Smooth, classic, approachable red. Not yet available — consider this a sneak peek of what’s coming.

With Gratitude

At French Valley Vineyard, awards are more than accolades—they represent the people behind every bottle. Thank you for being part of our story, supporting our craft, and sharing in the joy of wine.