2025 W3 Awards
GOLD AWARD
GLORIA FERRER
General Websites | Wine, Beer & Spirits
We were delighted to partner with Gloria Ferrer—one of California’s most celebrated sparkling wine estates—to craft a digital experience worthy of its heritage. As the first sparkling wine house in Carneros, Gloria Ferrer has long defined elegance and innovation in Sonoma, and it was time for a website that reflected both.
The redesigned site blends modern sophistication with the warmth of the winery’s hospitality. Built on WordPress with integrated e-commerce, wine club functionality, and Tock-powered reservations, it offers a seamless path from discovery to purchase while honoring the Ferrer family’s Spanish legacy and dedication to méthode traditionnelle.
Immersive visuals, intuitive navigation, and rich storytelling invite visitors to explore the estate’s history, sustainability initiatives, and distinctive wines. Optimized for every device, the site delivers an experience as refined and inviting as the bubbles in every glass. We’re proud to have created a platform that truly sparkles—just like Gloria Ferrer itself.
Credits
Gloria Ferrer
Melanie Schafer
WINEGLASS MARKETING
President: Susan DeMatei
Strategic Lead: Gaynor Strachan Chun
Designer: Keith Kenny
Technical Lead: Louis Gottfried
Visit live website: www.gloriaferrer.com
SILVER AWARD
Frias Family Vineyards
Single Email Execution
FRIAS Family Vineyard is the kind of partner you dream of finding after you’ve sweated through five “interesting” options. Founded by Manny Sr. and Maria Frias with a handful of hillside acres in the legendary Spring Mountain District AVA of Napa Valley, their authentic, family-owned approach is refreshingly direct. Their second-generation stewards, Fernando and Manny Jr., bring creativity alongside grounded vineyard smarts—so when we asked to play with themes and trends, they were not just willing, they were enthusiastic. The kind of clients who let you experiment (but still expect you to know what you’re doing).
Credits
FRIAS FAMILY WINERY
General Manager: Amy Ash
WINEGLASS MARKETING
President: Susan DeMatei
Creative Director: Eduardo Lago
Account Supervisor: Ivy Phanith
Designer: Tony Fung He
SILVER AWARD
Frias Family Vineyards
General Marketing | Email Marketing
Because Frias Family Vineyards trust us, we got to submit a trio of Spring emails and an animated Cinco de Mayo campaign—and we were thrilled when that burst of creativity earned a Silver. They’re the kind of partner who knows that good design isn’t just pretty; it’s strategic. And they give us the room to play, refine, and show up in ways that matter. We’re proud to have a collaborative relationship with a winery that not only values the craft of wine, but also the craft of how it’s told.
Credits
FRIAS FAMILY WINERY
General Manager: Amy Ash
WINEGLASS MARKETING
President: Susan DeMatei
Creative Director: Eduardo Lago
Account Supervisor: Ivy Phanith
Designer: Tony Fung He
2025 W3 Awards
The W3 Awards honors excellence in digital content, experiences, and creativity across Social Media, Websites, Online Marketing & Advertising, Mobile Sites & Apps, Online Video, Podcasts, and Emerging Tech. The W3 Awards have recognized the brands, agencies, institutions, and independent creators who set trends, break boundaries, and shape the digital landscape.
The 20th Annual w3 Awards received thousands of entries globally from Advertising agencies, PR Firms, Digital Agencies, In-house creative professionals, Web Designers, Graphic Designers, and more. The Jury Behind the w3 Awards: The w3 Awards is evaluated by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA), an assembly of industry leaders from acclaimed brands, agencies and institutions like Walt Disney Studios, Groove Jones, PepsiCo, The National Gallery of Art, McCann, Netflix, IBM, Deloitte Digital, LG, and WONGDOODY, among many others.
In determining winners, entries are evaluated based on a standard of excellence as determined by the AIVA, specific to the category entered. To uphold a high standard of excellence, a category may have multiple winners or may have none. Entries are scored on a 10-point scale by the Jury. Only around 20% of all entries will be selected as Gold Winners. Other outstanding entries will be Silver Winners.