River Bend produces award-winning
wine and spirits.  

In 15 years of competition River Bend has received more than 50 gold and silver medals.

River Bend has also been voted "#1 Best Winemaker" in the Chippewa Valley 10+ years in a row including 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Here are some of the top awards our most popular wine and spirits have achieved...

medal from the Wisconsin State Fair, highlighting a professional wine contest, hanging among similar items.
  • A bottle of River Bend Winery & Distillery magenta semi-sweet rosé wine on a small wooden stool beside a small bouquet of white roses and greenery, set outdoors during sunset with warm golden lighting.

    Magenta

    A semi-sweet wine. Frontenac grapes pressed immediately upon picking provide Magenta its signature color and crisp acidity. Enjoy chilled with aged cheeses, tangy barbecue or spicy cuisine.

    Silver - 2016 Wisconsin State Fair Professional Wine Competition

    Gold & Best of Class - 2014 Wisconsin State Fair Professional Wine Competition

    Best of Class - 2012 Indy Int'l Wine Competition

    Gold & Best of Class - 2011 Wisconsin State Fair Professional Wine Competition

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  • A bottle of River Bend Sunset red wine on a small wooden table outdoors during sunset, with white roses and a crocheted cloth nearby.

    Sunset

    A sweet red wine. Bursting with fruity aroma and radiant color, our winemaker refers to Sunset as "grapes in the glass." Terrific as an after-dinner wine, Sunset also pairs well with crackers, cheese, and sausage.

    Gold & Best of Show - 2016 Wisconsin State Fair

    Gold & Sweepstakes Finalist - 2015 Mid-American Wine Competition

    Silver - 2015 Wisconsin State Fair Professional Wine Competition

    Silver- 2013 Indy International Wine Competition

    Gold & Best of Class - 2012 Wisconsin State Fair Professional Wine Competition

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  • A bottle of River Bend Winery & Distillery La Crescent wine placed on a small wooden table outdoors during sunset, next to a bouquet of cream-colored roses and greenery, with a blurred natural landscape in the background.

    LaCrescent

    A semi-sweet white wine. LaCrescent is a casual wine with tropical and citrus notes and a lingering finish. Enjoy chilled with your favorite poultry, seafood or Asian dishes.

    Double Gold & Best Wisconsin Wine - 2019 Wisconsin State Fair

    Judge’s Choice - Wisconsin Pepper Fest

    Silver - 2017 Wisconsin State Fair

    Gold & Best of Class - 2016 Wisconsin State Fair

    Silver - 2015 Wisconsin State Fair

    Silver - 2015 Mid-American Wine Competition

    Silver - 2014 Wisconsin State Fair Professional Wine Competition

    Gold - 2013 Wisconsin State Fair Professional Wine Competition

    Double Gold & Best in Class - 2012 Indy Int'l Wine Competition

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  • A bottle of River Bend Winery's Moonlight sweet white wine on a small wooden stool outside during sunset, with a bouquet of light pink roses on the side and a lace cloth underneath.

    Moonlight

    A sweet white wine. Aromatic and fruity, Moonlight begins sweet and finishes smooth. Superb as an after-dinner sipping wine, Moonlight also pairs well with fruit and cheese.

    Silver - 2015 Wisconsin State Fair Professional Wine Competition

    Silver - 2015 Mid-American Wine Competition

    Silver - 2014 Wisconsin State Fair Professional Wine Competition

    Gold - 2013 Wisconsin State Fair Professional Wine Competition

    Double Gold & Best in Class - 2012 Indy Int'l Wine Competition

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  • A bottle of River Bend Maple Vodka labeled 'SAP HAPPY' placed on gravel in an outdoor setting with a blurred natural background and a clear sky.

    Sap Happy Maple Vodka

    Our Maple Vodka was released in September of 2023 and has quickly become an award-winning best-seller. With maple syrup sourced from the Chippewa Valley, this tasty spirit is a must-try when visiting the River Bend Distillery.

    Gold Winner - Society of Spirits | John Barleycorn Award | Maple Vodka | Corn Vodka | 205. Flavored

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  • A clear bottle of River Bend botanical gin with a wooden cap, placed on sandy ground outdoors, with a blurred landscape of trees and sky in the background.

    Botanical Gin

    Our Gin is infused with botanicals including juniper berries, orange peel, lemon zest and lavender. Citrus and floral notes blend with subtle juniper flavor to produce a light, refreshing spirit perfect with a splash of tonic and twist of lime.

    Gold Winner 2023 - Society of Spirits | John Bareycorn Award | Gin | 301. Contemporary (Signature Botanical)

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