Wine Tasting Competitions

Established in 1982, the West Coast Wine Competition has annually recognized wines produced and bottled in the West. We have combined this competition with the International Eastern Wine Competition to see exactly where East Meets West. The 2021 West Coast Wine Competition: February 23 - 24th 2021 Entry Deadline: February 15, 2021 2021 COMPETITION To Enter: https://enofileonline.com/landing.aspx?competitionID=2749 Source: winecompetitions.com/westcoast

The International Eastern Wine Competition, started in 1975, is one of the oldest and longest-running wine competitions in the nation. We have combined this competition with the West Coast Wine Competition to see exactly where East Meets West. The 2021 International Eastern Wine Competition: February 23 - 24th 2021 Entry Deadline: February 15, 2021 2021 COMPETITION To Enter: enofileonline.com/landing.aspx?competitionID=2752 Source: winecompetitions.com/intleastern

The right wine, in the right place, at the right time. SUNSET is the leading media brand of the Western lifestyle.  Its International Wine Competition makes its winning wines part of the most influential wine program in the country. Register here: https://sunsetcompetitions.com/ Early Bird Deadline  - May 21st, 2021!  Entry Deadline and Wine Shipments -  June 1st, 2021 Judging: June 8- 10, 2021

One way is to enter your wine in the International Women’s Wine Competition, judged entirely by wine industry professional women.  Its mission?  To uniquely identify specific wines that women will enjoy and ultimately purchase. Why produce a women’s wine competition?  Event founder and president, Debra Del Fiorentino says, “This competition’s niche appeal certainly gives women their own ‘voice’, when selecting a wine.  The judges recognize not only the best wines submitted, but also the wines they feel would appeal most to women wine buyers and consumers. And even though a special nod goes to the best woman winemaker, it’s important to know that this competition is open to all winemakers, male and female alike.” Register here: winecompetitions.com/womens Early Bird Deadline  - April 21st, 2021!  Entry Deadline and Wine Shipments -  May 1st, 2021 Judging: May 11 - 12, 2021

The Harvest Challenge is a wine competition that bases its judging on a group of vineyards (or even vines) from the same region, belonging to a specific appellation, and sharing the same type of soil, weather conditions, grapes and wine making savoir-faire, which contribute to give the specific personality to the wine. Beyond the determination of medals, the Harvest Challenge affords its winners a unique selling proposition - its region ranked against its competitors. A medal in this wine competition not only gives your wine prestige and selling power, it adds talking points in your retail room. Register here: https://enofileonline.com/landing.aspx?competitionID=2780 Entry Deadline and Product Shipments Due: November 1, 2021 Judging, November 9-10, 2021

The SFIWC is one of the largest—and most influential—wine competitions. Now celebrating its 39th year, it’s one of the oldest international wine competitions in the world. SFIWC medal winners range from some of the most renowned international wines to boutique wineries that we’ve helped put on the map. Not only is an SFIWC medal a testament to your hard work, it’s a universally recognized indicator of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Register here: https://www.sfwinecomp.com/tasting-competition/ Entry Deadline and Product Shipments Due: November 5, 2021 Judging, November 15-19, 2021

The International Eastern Wine Competition, started in 1975, is one of the oldest and longest-running wine competitions in the nation. We have combined this competition with the West Coast Wine Competition to see exactly where East Meets West. Wines will simultaneously be judged in two divisions: International Eastern Wine Competition and the West Coast Wine Competition. Traditional awards will be given in each division. The challenge is on! It’s time to see where East Meets West. Register here: https://enofileonline.com/landing.aspx?competitionID=2752 Entry Deadline and Product Shipments Due: January 31, 2022 Judging, February 8, 2022 - February 9, 2022

This is a regional competition that ONLY rates wines exclusively produced and bottled in Northern California's premier winegrowing region to determine which wines are considered the Best of the Best.  Eligibility includes wines made in these California North Coast AVAs: Lake County, Mendocino County, Napa County, Sonoma County, Marin County, Solano County. Register here: https://www.pdncwc.com/enter-here Entry Deadline and Product Shipments Due: March 25, 2022 Judging, April 5-6, 2022

You may find it interesting that most of the wine consumed at home is primarily purchased by women.  But as a winemaker, how do you know which wine she will prefer? One way is to enter your wine in the International Women’s Wine Competition, judged entirely by wine industry professional women.  Its mission?  To uniquely identify specific wines that women will enjoy and ultimately purchase. Register here: https://www.winecompetitions.com/_files/ugd/40130c_85e0c992378c45648315a289887ee911.pdf Entry Deadline and Product Shipments Due: May 2, 2022 Judging, May 10, 2022 - May 11, 2022

SUNSET is the leading media brand of the Western lifestyle. Its International Wine Competition makes its winning wines part of the most influential wine program in the country. Its judges are some of the most experienced wine professionals in the West, including many Master Sommeliers and Masters of Wine. The magazine is committed to promoting its winners in ways that no other competition can.

The Harvest Challenge is a wine competition that pits wines against each other by their appellation and by varietal. This spotlights a region's soil and climate contributing to the wine quality. Register here: https://enofileonline.com/landing.aspx?competitionID=2843 Entry Deadline and Product Shipments Due: October 28, 2022 Judging, November 8, 2022 - November 9, 2022

We are pleased to invite your winery to participate in our upcoming annual New York International Wine Competition. What sets us apart from other international beverage competitions is our TRADE ONLY blind judging panel, and the wine industry has continued to take notice. At our wine competition held here in New York City, the retail store buyer, sommelier, restaurant beverage director, hotelier, distributor and importer will be our judges. We feel that these judges, whose livelihood rely upon their skill set, truly know what the consumer wants, as they receive on a daily basis the feedback from the consumer of what is good and what will sell.