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SOMM Journal August 2026
Journalist Jessie Birschbach of The SOMM Journal joined us to explore the boutique wineries of Paso Robles. Follow the link below and find Brecon Estate's feature on page 127.
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2026 Sunset International Wine Competition Results
Sunset International Wine Competition Results are in, and we’re thrilled to have once again taken home quite the handful of accolades, including two Best of Class awards.
Earning a medal at this competition is no small feat. As one of the most respected and internationally recognized wine competitions, Sunset showcases only the finest wines from around the world. Every submission was evaluated by our esteemed panel of professional judges, selected for their experience, integrity, and palate.
Check out our winners below!
2023 Brecon Estate Rude Nora Double Gold, Best of Class, 98 points
2025 Brecon Estate True Acacia Head Double Gold, Best of Class, 96 points
2023 Brecon Estate Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Gold, 94 points
2023 Brecon Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Gold, 93 points
2025 Brecon Estate Last Sandwich Gold, 92 points

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Modern Luxury's Art of The Party: Aspen Food & Wine Kickoff
Aspen Magazine welcomed guests to the Aspen Art Museum for the highly anticipated kickoff celebration of Art of the Party: Food & Wine. Hosted by acclaimed chef Tyler Florence of Miller & Lux, the celebration unfolded with a series of thoughtfully curated experiences, including featured wines from Brecon Estate, throughout the Aspen Art Museum.
Read the full article and see photos of Brecon in action here!

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Womens Int'l Cab Merlot 98pts, Albarino Best of class.
Read the full article here: https://ediblemontereybay.com/blog/acquiesce-2025-sirens-wins-best-of-show-at-2026-womens-wine-competition/
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The Origin Story of Brecon Estate's Old Vine Cabernet Franc
In this episode of Exploring the Wineglass, host Lori Budd sits down with a true visionary of the Paso Robles wine scene, the man behind Brecon Estate, Damian Grindley.
From the stunning, high-calcium hills of the Adelaida district, Brecon has quickly established itself as a producer of world-class, distinctive wines, earning high praise and a loyal following. But today, we're focusing on one grape in particular—a varietal that Damian has championed and truly elevated here in Paso Robles: Cabernet Franc.
The episode can be found on all of the major podcast aggregators as well as your speaker. Simply ask Alexa to play "Exploring the Wine Glass Podcast", or check out the video here!
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New York Times highlights Brecon in recent travel article
Brecon Estate is highlighted as a must-see stop along a scenic road trip through California's Central Coast.
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Brecon Wins Big In Boston!
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Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine
Melissa Curtin, writer for Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine, includes a lovely review of Brecon from her time exploring California's unique wine tasting experiences.
You can see the full story on page 26 of October's digital issue.

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Brecon Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Hailed Amongst Paso's Best

Morning light shines on Brecon Estate's Vineyard Discover California’s most exciting Cabernet destination, where ancient limestone soils and passionate winemakers create world-class wines at exceptional values.
This definitive guide focuses on twelve exceptional producers—from established legends to intimate family operations—that showcase why Paso Robles creates some of California’s most compelling Cabernet Sauvignon. Read the full article here -
Brecon Estate Achieves Historic Win, Captures Triple Crown: Best of Show, Best White Wine, and Best Red Wine at International Competition.
Last week, after a two-day blind tasting event, judges at the Pacific Rim International Wine Competition determined that Brecon Estate not only deserved Best of Show, but also Best of Class White Wine and Best of Class Red Wine; a rare achievement and a significant milestone for the Paso Robles brand.
Brecon's 2024 True Acacia Head Albariño and 2023 Zinfandel each ended up at the top of their respective piles, besting entries submitted from international wine regions including the United States, Canada, Chile, Argentina, Italy, France, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico.
Read the full article published by Wine Business Monthly here.
