Building on the success of our inaugural event, the Calgary Stampede hosted its second annual international wine competition March 1-3, 2025 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park. The goal of the competition is to celebrate and highlight the finest wines from both Canada and around the world, reinforcing the Stampede's dedication to agriculture and the Agri-Food industry.
The Calgary Stampede is proud to announce the 2025 Stampede Cellar Showdown Champion Wines!
Showcasing the Best-of-the-Best
The Calgary Stampede Cellar Showdown is open to all products from Canadian and International wine producers and distributors that are registered within the Province of Alberta. The competition portion will take place prior to Stampede – with the winning wines earning a spot to be showcased at the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth! Stampede guests will get to enjoy swirling, sniffing and sipping these award winning wines as part of their festival experience. For winning wineries and distributors, recognition will also include the opportunity to feature their award-winning wines at retail outlets and restaurants with the Stampede Cellar Champion labelling.
In the Stampede’s commitment to highlighting regional producers, the Canadian Wine industry will be showcased in the competition with its own class of recognition and prizing.
Sharing the Story from Grape to Glass
This high-profile competition is aligned with the Stampede’s Agri-Food Vision, connecting the Agri-Food and Beverage industry to Calgarians and southern Albertans by facilitating signature programs and building understanding of grape to glass between regional food and beverage producers and consumers.
STAMPEDE CELLAR SHOWDOWN 2025 CHAMPIONS
GRAND CHAMPION
CedarCreek Estate VQA Chardonnay 2021RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION
Bodegas LAN Rioja Gran Reserva 2016TOP RED WINE
Fossacolle Brunello di Montalcino 2019TOP ROSÉ
Francis Coppola Sofia Rosé 2022TOP WHITE WINE
Tyrrell’s HVD Vineyard, Hunter Valley Semillon 2017TOP SPARKLING WINE
Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Brut Champagne NVTOP FRUIT / FLAVOURED WINE
Broken Tine Orchard HasaPear 2022TOP MEAD
Grey Owl Meadery Haskap 2023TOP CANADIAN WINE
CedarCreek Estate VQA Cabernet Merlot 2020TOP OVERALL VALUE WINE
Hester Creek Estate Winery Cabernet Merlot 2022TOP VALUE RED
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2021TOP VALUE WHITE
KRIS Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC 2024TOP VALUE SPARKLING
Giusti Just Blanc Extra Dry Spumante Non-VintageTOP VALUE CANADIAN
Mission Hill Reserve VQA Meritage 2021View the complete list of 2025 Stampede Cellar Showdown medal recipients here
2025 Stampede Cellar Showdown Medal WinnersThe Calgary Stampede provides digital assets for Stampede Cellar Showdown participants to use in promoting their award-winning wine(s). Please note, these digital/downloadable assets are the only approved format in which the Calgary Stampede's logo may be used to market your wine.
2025 Downloadable Medals

For more information on the Stampede Cellar Showdown, email wine@calgarystampede.com or click the link below.
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