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2026 WINE competition calendar

All entries must be commercially available

Domestic

International

2026


April
New York Wine Classic

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Apr 30 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Apr 30 2026
  • Results Release: Jul 20 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Apr 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Apr 15 2026
  • Results Release: May 15 2026
May
US Rhone Varietals

Syrah|Petite Sirah|Grenache|Cinsault|Mourvedre|Roussanne|Marsanne|Viognier|All Varieties & Rhone Blends

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: May 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: May 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jun 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: May 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: May 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jun 15 2026
June
US Zinfandel & Mediterranean Reds

Zinfandel|Tempranillo|Barbera|Sangiovese|Dolcetto|Nebbiolo|All Varieties & Blends

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jul 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jul 15 2026
July
US Bordeaux Varietals Part 2

Cabernet Sauvignon|Merlot|Petite Verdot|Malbec|Cabernet Franc|Carmenere|Bordeaux Red Varietal Blend|Red Meritage|Sauvignon Blanc|Semillon|Muscadelle|White Meritage|& Blends Thereof

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Jul 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Jul 15 2026
  • Results Release: Aug 17 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Jul 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Jul 15 2026
  • Results Release: Aug 17 2026
August
Stellar Cellar Selection

A competition for all wines $50 and over retail. Engage consumers seeking luxurious, high-quality wines to gift, impress and cellar, of course.

US Pinot Noir/Grigio/Gris Part 2

US Chardonnay Part 2

Best Buy Wines

A competition for all wines $50 to show consumers and retailers your wine’s price-to-quality ratio and bang for the buck. Price Categories Awards for top wines: $50 & under $25 & under $15 & under $10 & under

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Results Release: Sep 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Results Release: Sep 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Results Release: Sep 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Results Release: Sep 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Results Release: Sep 15 2026
September
US Rosé Part 2

All styles of still pink and rosé varietals

US Aromatic Whites

Sauvignon Blanc|Riesling|Pinot Grigio|Moscato|Semillon|Chenin Blanc|Gewurtztraminer|White Meritage & All Blends

Americana Cup Part 2

A multi-state competition open to all regional craft wineries outside of California, Oregon, and Washington

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Sep 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Sep 15 2026
  • Results Release: Oct 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Sep 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Sep 15 2026
  • Results Release: Oct 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Sep 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Sep 15 2026
  • Results Release: Oct 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Sep 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Sep 15 2026
  • Results Release: Oct 15 2026
October
On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

Battle of the Private Label Wines - US

Commercially Available Private Label Brands Only: All Wine Styles & Categories

  • Registration Deadline: Oct 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Oct 15 2026
  • Results Release: Nov 16 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Oct 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Oct 15 2026
  • Results Release: Nov 16 2026
November
US Rhone Varietals Part 2

Syrah|Petite Sirah|Grenache|Cinsault|Mourvedre|Roussanne|Marsanne|Viognier|All Varieties & Rhone Blends

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Nov 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Nov 15 2026
  • Results Release: Dec 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Nov 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Nov 15 2026
  • Results Release: Dec 15 2026
December
Cans: Wine

Wine Spritzers|Sangrias|Mimosas|Wine Coolers|All Wine-Based Cocktails|Flavored Wines|Sparkling Wines|All Wine, Cider, Mead, and Sake in a Can

US Zinfandel & Mediterranean Reds Part 2

Zinfandel|Tempranillo|Barbera|Sangiovese|Dolcetto|Nebbiolo|All Varieties & Blends

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Dec 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Dec 15 2026
  • Results Release: Feb 01 2027
  • Registration Deadline: Dec 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Dec 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jan 15 2027
  • Registration Deadline: Dec 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Dec 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jan 15 2027

International Deadlines 2026


April
On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Apr 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Apr 15 2026
  • Results Release: May 15 2026
May
South America Part 2

Accepting all wines from Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and Peru

Australia & New Zealand

Cabernet|Merlot|Syrah|Pinot Noir|Grenache|Chardonnay|Sauvignon Blanc|Riesling|All Varieties & Blends

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: May 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: May 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jun 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: May 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: May 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jun 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: May 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: May 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jun 15 2026
June
France Part 2

All Varietals and Blends

Italy Part 2

All Varietals and Blends

Spain & Portugal Part 2

All Varietals and Blends

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jul 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jul 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jul 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jul 15 2026
July
On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Jul 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Jul 15 2026
  • Results Release: Aug 17 2026
August
Stellar Cellar Selection

A competition for all wines $50 and over retail. Engage consumers seeking luxurious, high-quality wines to gift, impress and cellar, of course.

Best Buy Wines

A competition for all wines $50 to show consumers and retailers your wine’s price-to-quality ratio and bang for the buck. Price Categories Awards for top wines: $50 & under $25 & under $15 & under $10 & under

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Results Release: Sep 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Results Release: Sep 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Results Release: Sep 15 2026
September
International Rosé Part 2

All styles of still pink and rosé varietals

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Sep 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Sep 15 2026
  • Results Release: Oct 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Sep 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Sep 15 2026
  • Results Release: Oct 15 2026
October
Battle of the Private Label Wines - International

Commercially Available Private Label Brands Only: All Wine Styles & Categories

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Oct 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Oct 15 2026
  • Results Release: Nov 16 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Oct 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Oct 15 2026
  • Results Release: Nov 16 2026
November
On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Nov 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Nov 15 2026
  • Results Release: Dec 15 2026
December
Cans: Wine

Wine Spritzers|Sangrias|Mimosas|Wine Coolers|All Wine-Based Cocktails|Flavored Wines|Sparkling Wines|All Wine, Cider, Mead, and Sake in a Can

Cans: FMB

Hard Seltzers|Hard Sodas|Hard Ice Teas|Hard Lemonades|Shandies|Hard Ginger Beers|Micheladas|Hard Kombuchas|Malt-Based cocktails

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Dec 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Dec 15 2026
  • Results Release: Feb 01 2027
  • Registration Deadline: Dec 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Dec 15 2026
  • Results Release: Feb 01 2027
  • Registration Deadline: Dec 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Dec 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jan 15 2027
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The 2026-2027 Wine Competition Calendar is subject to change. We will provide notice when changes are made to the calendar.
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