Our Awards
Biddenden Vineyards Awards
We’re incredibly proud of our awards over the years. From Kentish awards to Internationally recognised certifications.
Wine GB Awards
Wine GB Awards| Wine | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Pinot Reserve 2015 | Silver | 2020 |
| Ortega 2018 | Bronze | 2020 |
| Rosé 2018 | Bronze | 2019 |
| Schönburger 2018 | Bronze | 2019 |
| Gamay Noir 2018 | Bronze | 2019 |
| Pinot Reserve 2014 | Silver | 2018 |
| Pinot Noir 2016 | Bronze | 2018 |
| Gribble Bridge Sparkling Rosé 2014 | Bronze | 2018 |
United Kingdom Vineyards Association
UKVA English and Welsh Wine of the Year Competition| Wine | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Schönburger 2014 | Bronze | 2016 |
| Gribble Bridge Sparkling White 2013 | Bronze | 2016 |
| Gribble Bridge Sparkling Rosé 2012 | Bronze | 2016 |
| Gribble Bridge Rosé 2015 | Bronze | 2016 |
| Ortega 2015 | Bronze | 2016 |
| Dornfelder 2014 | Bronze | 2015 |
| Gribble Bridge Rosé 2014 | Bronze | 2015 |
| Pinot Reserve 2010 | Silver | 2015 |
| Ortega 2014 | Silver | 2015 |
| Bacchus 2014 | Bronze | 2015 |
| Sparkling Rosé 2010 | Silver | 2015 |
| Gribble Bridge White 2013 | Silver | 2014 |
| Gribble Bridge Rosé 2013 | Silver | 2014 |
| Scheurebe 2011 | Bronze | 2013 |
| Pinot Reserve 2009 | Silver | 2012 |
| Dornfelder 2009 | Bronze | 2012 |
| Sparkling White 2006 | Highly Commended | 2012 |
| Biddenden Pinot Noir 2011 | Bernhard Theobald Trophy ‘Most outstanding red wine’ | 2012 |
| Pinot Noir 2011 | Silver | 2012 |
| Biddenden Gamay 2011 | Silver | 2012 |
| Dorfelder | Silver | 2012 |
| Gribble Bridge Rosé 2011 | Silver | 2012 |
| Ortega 2011 | Silver | 2012 |
| Gribble Bridge Rosé 2010 | Bronze | 2011 |
| Dornfelder 2009 | Bronze | 2011 |
| Gribble Bridge White 2009 | Silver | 2011 |
| Ortega 2009 | Silver | 2011 |
| Bacchus 2009 | Silver | 2011 |
| Ortega | Best large production of unchaptalised wine | 2009 |
| Ortega | Best wine from previous harvest | 2009 |
| Ortega | Wine of the year | 1986 |
Taste of Kent Awards
www.tasteofkentawards.co.uk| Product | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Red Love® Apple Juice | Winner – Kent's Tastiest Juice of the Year | 2020 |
| Red Love® Apple Juice | Winner – Kent's Tastiest Juice of the Year | 2019 |
| Ortega, 2016 | Finalist – Kent Wine of the Year | 2019 |
| Biddenden Strong Kentish Cider | Finalist – Best Kentish Cider | 2019 |
| Ortega, 2016 | Finalist – Kent Wine of the Year | 2018 |
| Apple Juice | Finalist – Kent's Tastiest Juice of the Year | 2018 |
| Apple Juice, Pear Juice, Clearly Juice and Red Love® | Winner - Juice Producer of the Year 2017 | 2017 |
| Ortega, 2015 | Finalist – Best Kentish Wine | 2017 |
| Gribble Bridge Sparkling White, 2013 | Finalist – Best Kentish Wine | 2017 |
| Ortega 2014 | Finalist – Best Kentish Wine | 2016 |
| Biddenden Strong Kentish Cider | Finalist – Best Kentish Cider | 2016 |
| Ortega 2014 | Finalist – Best Kentish Wine | 2015 |
| Biddenden Strong Kentish Cider | Finalist – Best Kentish Cider | 2015 |
| Ortega 2013 | Winner - Best Kentish Wine | 2014 |
| Ortega 2012 | Winner - Best Kentish Wine | 2013 |
| Ortega 2011 | Winner - Best Kentish Wine | 2012 |
| Ortega 2009 | Winner - Best Kentish Wine | 2011 |
| Biddenden Strong Kentish Cider | Winner - Best Kentish Cider | 2010 |
Other Awards
| Kent Excellence in Business Awards | ||
| Biddenden Vineyards | Family Business of the Year | 2018 |
| Kent Life and Kent on Sunday Food and Drink Awards | ||
| Julian Barnes | Kent Food and Drink Hero of the Year | 2016 |
| Sommelier Wine Awards | ||
| Biddenden Schönburger 2018 | Gold | 2020 |
| Gribble Bridge White 2018 | Highly Commended | 2020 |
| Gribble Bridge White 2017 | Gold & By the glass Award | 2019 |
| Ortega 2014 | Highly Commended | 2016 |
| Pinot Reserve 2010 | Bronze | 2016 |
| Gribble Bridge White 2010 | Gold | 2012 |
| Decanter World Wine Awards | ||
| Ortega 2016 | Bronze | 2017 |
| Ortega 2014 | Silver | 2016 |
| International Wine & Spirit Competition | ||
| Biddenden Gamay 2018 | Silver | 2019 |
| Gribble Bridge White Sparkling 2014 | Bronze | 2017 |
| Ortega 2016 | Bronze | 2017 |
| UK Wine Awards | ||
| Gribble Bridge White | Bronze | 2017 |
| Gribble Bridge Dornfelder | Bronze | 2017 |
| Bartenders' Brand Awards | ||
| Biddenden Sparkling Apple Juice | Silver, Silver & Bronze | 2020 |
| Great Taste Awards | ||
| Clearly Juice Red Love® Apple Juice | Two Gold Stars | 2019 |
| Special Mead | One Gold Star | 2017 |
| Biddenden Red Love® Apple Juice | Two Gold Stars | 2016 |
| Special Reserve | Two Gold Stars | 2012 |
| Biddenden Pear Juice | Two Gold Stars | 2011 |
| National Fruit Show | ||
| Clearly Juice Russet Juice | Winner Single Variety Juice | 2018 |
| International Cider Challenge | ||
| Biddies Red Love Cider | Bronze | 2018 |
| Biddies 5 Cider | Bronze | 2018 |
| Bushels | Bronze | 2016 |
| International Cider and Perry Competition | ||
| Sparkling Cider | Silver | 2012 |
| East Malling Beer and Cider Festival | ||
| Biddenden Red Love Cider | Voted Cider of the Festival | 2017 |
| CAMRA – 42nd Cambridge Beer Festival | ||
| Biddenden Strong Kentish Cider | Voted Cider of the Festival | 2015 |
| Redditch Winter Beer Festival | ||
| Biddenden Strong Kentish Cider | Voted Cider of the Festival | 2007 |
| CAMRA - Colchester Real Ale + Cider Festival | ||
| Biddenden Strong Kentish Cider | Gold Award | 2006 |
South East Vineyards Association
South East Wine of the Year Awards| Wine | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dornfelder 2009 | Highly Commended | 2012 |
| Pinot Noir 2011 | Bronze | 2012 |
| Ortega 2011 | Bronze | 2012 |
| Rose 2011 | Silver | 2012 |
| Rose 2010 | Bronze | 2011 |
| Gribble Bridge White 2009 | Bronze | 2011 |
| Bacchus 2009 | Bronze | 2011 |
| Dornfelder 2009 | Bronze | 2011 |
| Gribble Bridge White 2009 | Bronze | 2010 |
| Bacchus 2009 | Bronze | 2010 |
| Ortega 2008 | Silver | 2009 |
| Gribble Bridge White 2007 | Silver | 2008 |
| Sparkling Gamay 2007 | Silver | 2008 |
Glynde Events – English Wine Festival 2008
| Wine | Award |
|---|---|
| Gribble Bridge Rose 2007 | Awarded Highly Recommended in Rose Category 2008 |
| Gribble Bridge White 2007 | Awarded Best Wine in Dry Wine Category |