Jeff Runquist

United States

Profile

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Jeff Runquist is a U.S.-based producer with a strong medal track record over 11 years, earning 562 medals across a fully awarded portfolio, including numerous gold and Best of Class honors, though the data does not specify competition names or regional origin.

Signature style

Based on the consistent recognition across red varietals typical of California, the wines likely reflect ripe fruit, balanced structure, and regional character associated with warm-climate American winemaking.

Notable distinction

The producer has achieved 40 Best of Class awards, indicating repeated recognition as a top performer among peers in specific wine categories.

What to look for

Buyers should seek out top-scoring reds, particularly those earning double gold or Best of Class distinctions, which reflect the highest acclaim in their category.

This profile is generated by an AI model from competition medal data only. It may contain inaccuracies.

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Medal Resume

Best Of Class
40
Double Gold
97
Gold
142
Silver
236
Bronze
47
562 medals across 1 competition

Winery in Numbers

Total medals 562
Wines tracked 564
Competitions entered 1
Years active 2016–2026
Most decorated Unknown
Highest honor Best Of Class
National rank #5 in United States
Medal Score
1989.0

Top Wines

Wine Vintage Varietal Medals Score
Unknown 2014 1 8.0
Alicante Bouschet 2016 Alicante Bouschet 1 8.0
Charbono 2017 Charbono 1 8.0
Sangiovese 2017 Sangiovese 1 8.0
Barbera 2018 Barbera 1 8.0
Zinfandel 2018 Zinfandel 1 8.0
Cabernet Franc 2019 Cabernet Franc 1 8.0
Tempranillo 2018 Tempranillo 1 8.0
Unknown 2020 1 8.0
Unknown 2019 1 8.0
Unknown 2020 1 8.0
Unknown 2020 1 8.0
Chardonnay 2021 Chardonnay 1 8.0
Primitivo 2021 Primitivo 1 8.0
Petite Sirah 2021 Petite Sirah 1 8.0
Chardonnay 2023 Chardonnay 1 8.0
Tempranillo 2022 Tempranillo 1 8.0
Tannat 2023 Tannat 1 8.0
Graciano 2023 Graciano 1 8.0
Unknown 2014 1 8.0

Showing top 20 of 564 wines. Use the API to search all wines from Jeff Runquist.

Competition History

2026
72 medals (20 DG, 22 G)
2025
62 medals (14 DG, 10 G)
2024
62 medals (6 DG, 18 G)
2023
48 medals (8 DG, 8 G)
2022
54 medals (8 DG, 18 G)
2021
54 medals (4 DG, 18 G)
2020
64 medals (14 DG, 8 G)
2019
52 medals (8 DG, 16 G)
2018
26 medals (5 DG, 6 G)
2017
34 medals (6 DG, 12 G)
2016
34 medals (4 DG, 6 G)

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