Our Awards


Biddenden Vineyards Awards
We’re incredibly proud of our awards over the years. From Kentish awards to Internationally recognised certifications.
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We’re incredibly proud of our awards over the years. From Kentish awards to Internationally recognised certifications.
Wine | Award | Year |
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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 |
Wine | Award | Year |
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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 |
Product | Award | Year |
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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 |
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 |
Wine | Award | Year |
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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 |
Wine | Award |
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Gribble Bridge Rose 2007 | Awarded Highly Recommended in Rose Category 2008 |
Gribble Bridge White 2007 | Awarded Best Wine in Dry Wine Category |