According to a news release, GrapeFest hosts the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the United States. The four-day wine festival took place Sept. 11-14 along Main Street. The wine judging was held in the Grapevine Cotton Belt Railroad District.
The event featured 10 flights of 90-minute tasting sessions, each accompanied by more than 120 wines provided by over 30 wineries.
The details
The Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau announced the winners from the People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic on Sept. 15.Seven of the 10 winners have a location or are based in Grapevine.
- Red Bold: Messina Hof Winery [Grapevine]–Sagrantino Reserva
- Red Blends: Bull Lion Ranch & Vineyards [Grapevine/Hico]–Texianti “Texas Chianti”
- Red Medium: Landon Winery [Grapevine]—The Texan
- Red Light: Messina Hof Winery [Grapevine]–GSM
- Red Sweet: Silver Dollar Winery [Bedford]—Boot Scootin’ Boogie Chocolate
- White Dry: Enoch’s Stomp Vineyard & Winery [Longview]—Hell or High Water
- White Off Dry: Housewife Rebellion [Grapevine]—Pinot Grigio
- White Blends: Silver Dollar Winery [Bedford]—IM’Peached
- White Sweet: Messina Hof Winery [Grapevine]—Angel, Late Harvest Riesling
- Blush/Rosé: Housewife Rebellion [Grapevine]–Rebel Rose
In case you missed it
The event featured live music, wine experience, vendors and games.
According to festival officials, the four-day event brought in thousands of attendees and dozens of local Dallas-Fort Worth area businesses set up shop on Main Street, which was closed from Dallas Road to Northwest Highway.
The event provided photo opportunities throughout the 1-mile stretch, including signs and a phone booth. Volunteers manned wine and beer tents along Main Street.
Looking ahead
The 40th Annual GrapeFest will be held Sept. 17-20, 2026, according to the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau website.
