Benson Winery (秉森酒莊), located in Erlin Township, Changhua, has made history as the first Taiwanese winery to win double gold at the international competition. Under the expert guidance of renowned wine scholar Dr. Yang Fong-Ming, the winery claimed two gold medals at the prestigious 16th Concours International de LYON in France—one for its “Rum 1925” and another for its “Babuza Hybrid Redwine.” To celebrate this unprecedented achievement, County Mayor Wang Hui-Mei, Dr. Yang Fong-Ming, Dr. Ho Sa-Na, and other dignitaries, visited the winery to offer their congratulations and present a commemorative plaque proclaiming Benson as the “The Glory of Changhua.” County Mayor Wang noted that the Concours International de LYON is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious global contests for alcoholic beverages. This year, it drew 7,854 entries from 55 countries, judged blindly by 1,100 panelists. Benson Winery stood out as the only winery to win gold in both rum and wine categories, and the sole double gold winner among Asia’s four medalists. This remarkable feat—two decades in the making—rightfully earns Benson Winery the title “The Glory of Changhua” and “The Pride of Taiwan.” She also extended her gratitude to Dr. Yang Fong-Ming and Dr. Ho Sa-Na for their pivotal role in bridging government, academia, and industry to promote Benson’s world-class rum and wine on the international stage. Thanks to their efforts, Changhua now shines on the world stage. Erlin has a long-standing tradition of grape cultivation, especially wine grape varieties such as Black Queen and Golden Muscat. In the past, these were purchased by the Taiwan Tobacco and Wine Monopoly Bureau (predecessor of the Taiwan Tobacco & Liquor Corporation). Following the bureau’s shift in policy, local growers transitioned to establish independent wineries. Over the past two decades, numerous wineries have taken root in Erlin, making it one of Taiwan’s most winery-dense townships. In addition to the Amethyst Cup Wine Competition initiated by the Erlin Farmers’ Association, the county government has worked to enhance winemaking standards in the Erlin region—bringing Changhua’s wines onto the international stage and earning global recognition. This success would not be possible without the tireless efforts of the Erlin community, whose dedication has made Erlin wine a true source of pride for Changhua. (Excessive drinking is harmful to health)