Press Release:

The largest winery in Texas earns the most wins, including 2 Best of Class titles, reaffirming its role as a statewide and national leader for Texas wine.

Llano Estacado Winery, the largest winery in Texas and a statewide leader in retail distribution, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a standout performance at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, earning the most wins in the competition and bringing home top-tier recognition across multiple categories and varietals.

Among the highlights: two “Best of Class” awards, a Double Gold, and a slate of Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals spanning both Llano Estacado and Airis’Ele wines. Further validating the Texas High Plains as a world-class winegrowing region and underscoring Llano Estacado’s long-standing mission to pioneer and elevate Texas wine on a national stage.

“Fifty years in, we’re still doing what we set out to do—pushing Texas wine forward and proving what’s possible when we pair great vineyards with relentless standards,” said Jason Centanni, Winemaker. “This recognition is a milestone for our team, our growers, and the broader Texas wine community.”

Llano Estacado’s winning results reflect the winery’s continued commitment to quality, innovation, and wide-reaching accessibility—helping introduce Texas wine to consumers across the region through one of the strongest distribution footprints in the state.