One of Eleven’s original wines is getting a nod from the next generation. Our 2025 Pinot Grigio earned Gold and 92 points at the Next Gen International Wine Awards!
What makes this competition different? Every judge is a wine expert under 39. The panel includes winemakers, sommeliers, buyers, writers, and influencers who help shape what younger wine drinkers are choosing. Created to help wineries connect with the next generation, the competition brings their perspective on quality, authenticity, and value to the judging table.
For us, it’s a welcome recognition of a wine that has been part of Eleven since our first vintage in 2003. Our Pinot Grigio has evolved over the years, moving from Oregon fruit to a distinctly Washington style. The 2025 vintage comes from Sugarloaf Vineyard in the Rattlesnake Hills of Yakima Valley.
In your glass, expect melon and pear aromas that build into ripe, juicy fruit flavors with a subtle hint of spice. It’s dry and full-bodied, with freshness that keeps you coming back for another sip. Tank fermentation and six months of aging without oak keep the focus on the fruit.
It’s also an easy wine to bring to the table. Pair it with sushi, pasta primavera, white fish, or a snap pea salad. A bowl of potato chips works, too. Good wine doesn’t require an elaborate dinner.
This Gold medal joins the 2025 Pinot Grigio’s Double Gold and 95 points from the Seattle Wine Awards. We’re proud to see a longtime Eleven favorite earn recognition from a new panel of wine professionals.
Whether Pinot Grigio is already your go-to or you’re trying ours for the first time, we’d love to pour you a taste.