Rosso & Rouge successfully entered its non-alcoholic Chenin Blanc (0.4% abv) under the Lady Grace label into the 2026 California State Fair Wine Competition and a category normally reserved for alcoholic wines, placing it directly against traditional entries exceeding 12% abv. Despite the inherent challenge of being judged alongside full-strength wines-where body, heat and structure are often driven by higher alcohol-the wine stood out for its quality and balance and was awarded a bronze medal.
This result highlights the growing credibility of well-crafted low and no-alcohol wines in mainstream wine assessments, demonstrating that a non-alcoholic profile can still deliver recognizable varietal character, aromatic expression, and a competitive finish when evaluated under the same standards as conventional wines. It was also awarded a bronze medal in the non-alcoholic category under Melanto Terrace.





