Our Grand Prize Winners
Since 1990, people from all across America have entered their homemade burger recipes and wine pairings into our Sutter Home Build a Better Burger Recipe Contest – and we just want to say thank you!
For everyone entering this year, we thought it would be inspirational to show you all of the scrumptious burger recipes and wine pairings from our past Grand Prize Winners.
Good luck!
2021 Grand Prize Winner
Brooke Lewis-Slamkova
Winder, Georgia
Luscious Peach & Pork Burger paired with Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc
2020 Grand Prize Winner
Susan Mason
Puyallup, Washington
Happy Apple Day Swiss Burger paired with Sutter Home Pinot Grigio
2019 Grand Prize Winner
Leora Breese
Pomona, California
Shakshuka Sunrise Burger paired with Sutter Home Pinot Grigio
2018 Grand Prize Winner
Julie Beckwith
Crete, Illinois
Peruvian-Inspired Burgers With Green Sauce And Quick-Pickled Red Onions paired with Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc
2017 Grand Prize Winner
Lauren Katz
Ashburn, Virginia
Scampi Prawn Sliders With Blistered Tomatoes And Lemon Pesto Aioli paired with Sutter Home Pinot Grigio
2016 Grand Prize Winner
Sarah Broomer
Culver City, California
Indonesian Satay Burgers paired with Sutter Home Gewurztraminer
2015 Grand Prize Winner
Phyllis O’Shaughnessy
Naperville, Illinois
Sweet and Smoky Spanish Beef Burgers With Pickled Saffron Pears paired with Sutter Home Zinfandel
2014 Grand Prize Winner
Harrison Wheeler
Boynton Beach, Florida
The Heart and Seoul of Korea Burgers paired with Sutter Home Zinfandel
2013 Grand Prize Winner
Michael Cohen
Los Angeles, California
Chipotle Bacon Maple Jam Burgers paired with Sutter Home White Zinfandel
2012 Grand Prize Winner
Erin Evenson
Brooklyn, New York
7 Train Caramelized Green Curry Burgers with Crispy Watercress Salad, Roasted Cashews, and Minted Basil Aioli paired with Sutter Home Gewurztraminer
2011 Grand Prize Winner
Jennifer Beckman
Falls Church, Virginia
Screen Porch Burgers paired with Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc
2010 Grand Prize Winner
Jaeger Stoltz
Seattle, Washington
Strawberry BBQ Bacon Burgers paired with Sutter Home Zinfandel
2009 Grand Prize Winner
Suzanne Banfield
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Roman Patty Melts with Balsamic Peppers and Onions and Sundried Tomato Aïoli paired with Sutter Home Zinfandel
2008 Grand Prize Winner
Kristine Snyder
Kihei, Hawaii
Hawaii Da Kine Burgers with Sweet-Chili Glaze, Ginger-Goat Cheese Spread, and Hot Watercress Salad paired with Sutter Home Zinfandel
2007 Grand Prize Winner
Karen Bernards
McMinnville, Oregon
Sweet-Hot Thai Burgers paired with Sutter Home Zinfandel
2006 Grand Prize Winner
Camilla Saulsburys
Nacogdoches, Texas
Born in Berkeley Burgers (a.k.a. Bacon Cheeseburgers with Aged Teleme, Arugula-Fig Topping, Pepper Bacon, and Lemon-Grilled Fennel) paired with Sutter Home White Zinfandel
2005 Grand Prize Winner
Barry Rosenstein
Elmhurst, Illinois
Sweet and Spicy Red Fez Burgers paired with Sutter Home Merlot
2004 Grand Prize Winner
Clint Stephenson
Friendswood, Texas
Grilled California Avocado BLT Burgers with Carmelized Onions paired with Sutter Home Zinfandel
2003 Grand Prize Winner
Susan Mello
Jackson Heights, New York
My Big Fat Greco-Inspired Burgers paired with Sutter Home Red Blend
2002 Grand Prize Winner
Annelle Williams
Martinsville, Virginia
Vitello Focaccia Burger paired with Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc
2001 Grand Prize Winner
Kristine Snyder
Kihei, Hawaii
Soy-Glazed Salmon Burger paired with Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc
2000 Grand Prize Winner
Jamie Miller
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Hawaiian Tuna Burgers with Maui Wowee Salsa paired with Sutter Home Gewurztraminer
1999 Grand Prize Winner
Julie DeMatteo
Clementon, New Jersey
Down Island Burgers with Mango Mayo & Grilled Onions paired with Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc
1998 Grand Prize Winner
Larry Elder
Charlotte, North Carolina
Carolina Pork Barbeque Burgers paired with Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc
1997 Grand Prize Winner
Susan Asanovic
Wilton, Connecticut
Siciliano Burger with Fresh Ciliegine and Sweet Tomato Butter paired with Sutter Home Red Blend
1996 Grand Prize Winner
Lori Welander
Shelburne, Vermont
Mulligatawny Burgers paired with Sutter Home Chardonnay
1995 Grand Prize Winner
Porter Lansing
Englewood, Colorado
Chicken Oriental Burgers with Grilled Shiitake paired with Sutter Home White Zinfandel
1994 Grand Prize Winner
Kurt Wait
Redwood City, California
Portabello Burger paired with Sutter Home Zinfandel
1993 Grand Prize Winner
Robert Allen
Port Townsend, Washington
Gingered Beef Burger paired with Sutter Home White Zinfandel
1991 Grand Prize Winner
Robert Chirico
Greenfield, Massachusetts
Lamburgers à la Grecque with Cilantro-Mint Chutney paired with Sutter Home Zinfandel
1990 Grand Prize Winner
Jim Pleasants
Williamsburg, Virginia
Napa Valley Basil-Smoked Burgers paired with Sutter Home Zinfandel
