A Janesville winery won the Minnesota Governor's Cup trophy at the International Cold Climate Wine Competition held Aug. 18 at the University of Minnesota, and several wineries in southeastern Minnesota won awards.

The competition included more than 250 wines from commercial wineries in 12 states.

The ICCWC is a partnership between the Minnesota Grape Growers Association and the University of Minnesota, which developed several of the cold-hardy grapes used to make the wines in the competition.

The competition is open to commercial wineries that meet the criteria for cold-hardy grape or fruit content. In 2011, a total of six Double Gold, 23 Gold, 48 Silver and 88 Bronze medals were awarded. In addition, "Best of Show" designations were awarded to wines rated as the finest in various areas.

Regional wineries that won Gold awards included Cannon River Winery, Crow River Winery, Fieldstone Winery, Forestedge Winery, Saint Croix Vineyards and Whitewater Wines LLC.

Regional wineries that won Silver awards included Carlos Creek Winery, Crow River Winery, Fieldstone Winery, Forestedge Winery, Whitewater Wines LLC.