Our Approach to Winemaking

Winemaking is a craft that combines the skills of art and science. We aim to create something unique from an array of individual ingredients. It is that process and our attention to detail that is the source of quality.

A well-made wine will seamlessly balance fruit, acidity, oak nuances, alcohol and tannins. A great wine, however, will take all of that and then elevate the outcome by introducing additional characteristics to the mix–that unique complexity and those rich layers of intriguing flavors. We approach our process with the intention of crafting wines that incorporate all of these qualities. We are able to take our wines to this higher level because of something that we realized early on–paying attention to every detail in the vineyards that we partner with yields special nuances in the grapes that will become our wine.

Our hands-on approach and attention to the smallest of details–from vineyard partnerships, to barrel selection, through the bottling process results in a distinctly improved experience for those who partake of our wines. We wouldn’t have it any other way. It is our hope that you will find the soul and a sense of place in our Three Hammers wines, and that you will come to know us as crafters of wines with balance, complexity, and character. We want to keep you intrigued glass after glass, bottle after bottle, memory after memory.

Recent Awards and Accolades

Three Hammers is thrilled to celebrate our exceptional achievements in 2024 and 2025, as our wines have earned multiple prestigious awards, further solidifying the passion and craftsmanship that goes into every bottle. These accolades reflect the tireless efforts of our team and are a testament to our commitment to the exceptional quality of our wines, placing Three Hammers alongside established names in the industry. The recognition from renowned wine competitions serves not only as validation of our passion and expertise but also as an inspiration to continue pushing boundaries and crafting wines that stand out in both flavor and character. We are excited to share these successes with our loyal customers and club members and look forward to even greater accomplishments in the years to come!



2025 San Francisco International Wine Competition (San Francisco, CA)
2024 Sémillon – Silver Medal
2023 Syrah – Silver Medal

2025 Sommelier Challenge Competition (San Diego, CA)
2024 Pinot Gris – Gold Medal, 91 Points
2023 Two Rivers (Red Blend) – Gold Medal, 91 Points

2025 East Meets West International Wine Competition (Santa Rosa, CA)
2024 Swift Waters - Best of Class, Double Gold Medal, 98 Points
2024 Grüner Veltliner - Gold Medal, 94 Points
2023 Cabernet Franc - Silver Medal
2023 Forge - Bronze Medal

2025 Sommelier Challenge (San Diego, CA)
2024 Pinot Gris - Gold Medal, 91 Points
2023 Two Rivers - Gold Medal, 91 Points

2025 Texas International Wine Competition (Buda, Texas)
2023 Grüner Veltliner - Silver Medal
2023 Albariño - Silver Medal
2023 Grenache - Silver Medal
2023 Tempranillo - Bronze Medal

Wine Enthusiast - December 2024 Issue
2023 Chenin Blanc - 91 Points
2023 Pinot Gris - 90 Points
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve - 90 Points
2021 GSM Blend - 89 Points
2021 Cuvée - 89 Points
2022 Syrah - 88 Points

2024 Critics Challenge - International Wine & Spirits Competition (San Diego, CA)
2021 Cuvée - Platinum Medal, 94 Points
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon - Silver Medal
2021 GSM Blend - Silver Medal
2022 Swift Waters - Silver Medal

2024 International Women's Wine Competition (Sonoma County, CA)
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve - Silver Medal
2021 Cuvée - Silver Medal
2021 GSM Blend - Silver Medal
2022 Swift Waters - Silver Medal

2024 Pennsylvania Wine Invitational
2022 Pinot Noir Reserve - Gold Medal
2021 Forge - Gold Medal, Finalist in Label Design of the Year
2023 Chardonnay - Silver Medal
2020 Brother's Bond Reserve - Silver Medal

2024 Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition (Finger Lakes, NY)
2021 GSM Blend - Silver Medal
2022 Swift Waters - Silver Medal
2022 Pinot Noir - Bronze Medal