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From the creators of the first international wine competition in the US,
the World Wine Championships.

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Since 1981, our reviews have put countless brands on the map.

From massive names like Barefoot, Kendall Jackson, and Saracco to the boutique producers like Villadoria, Grgich Hills, Domaine Carneros, and Monte d’Oro, we broadcast the flavor and quality that set your brand apart.

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2023
U.S. WINE
INTERNATIONAL WINE
DEADLINES & RESULTS
January
U.S. WINE
Red & White Bordeaux Varietals – 1

Cabernet Sauvignon • Merlot • Petite Verdot • Malbec • Cabernet Franc • Red Meritage & All Blends

On-Demand 

Choose On-Demand when you need wines reviewed outside of current category deadlines.

INTERNATIONAL WINE
South America

All Varietals & Styles

Austria & Germany

All Varietals & Styles

On-Demand

Choose On-Demand when you need wines reviewed outside of current category deadlines.

DEADLINES & RESULTS

Submission: Jan. 15th

Product Received: Jan. 17th

Results Available: Feb. 15th

February
U.S. WINE
US Chardonnay – 1
US Pinot Noir/Grigio/Gris 1
On-Demand

Choose On-Demand when you need wines reviewed outside of current category deadlines.

INTERNATIONAL WINE
France

All Varietals & Styles

Italy

All Varietals & Styles

Spain and Portugal

All Varietals & Styles

On-Demand

Choose On-Demand when you need wines reviewed outside of current category deadlines.

DEADLINES & RESULTS

Submission: Feb. 15th

Product Received: Feb. 15th

Results Available: Mar. 15th

March
U.S. WINE
US Summer Whites 

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

All Sparkling Wine

All Styles

Americana Cup

IL • OH • WI • MI • MN • MO • IN • IA • KS • NE • AZ •  NM • OK • TX • CO • ID • MT • NV • UT • WY • KS • NB • SD • ND • CT • MA • MD • NH • NY • NJ • PA • RI • VT • GA • AL • MS • LA • KY • MS • NC • SC • TN • VA • WV

Oregon/Washington

All styles and varietals

Willcox Wine County Wine Competition
On-Demand

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INTERNATIONAL WINE
All Sparkling Wine

All Styles

Greece & Cyprus

All Varietals & Styles

Croatia

All Varietals & Styles

Israel

All Varietals & Styles

Turkey & Lebanon

All Varietals & Styles

On-Demand

Choose On-Demand when you need wines reviewed outside of current category deadlines.

DEADLINES & RESULTS

Submission: Mar. 15th

Product Received: Mar. 15th

Results Available: Apr. 15th

April
U.S. WINE
Riesling

All Varietals & Styles

New York Classic

All Varietals & Styles

All Rosé

All Styles

Flavored Wine

All Varietals & Styles

On-Demand

Choose On-Demand when you need wines reviewed outside of current category deadlines.

INTERNATIONAL WINE
Riesling

All Varietals & Styles

All Rosé

All styles of still pink and rosé varietals

Flavored Wine

All Varietals & Styles

On-Demand

Choose On-Demand when you need wines reviewed outside of current category deadlines.

DEADLINES & RESULTS

Submission: Apr. 15th

Product Received: Apr. 15th

Results Available: May. 16sdsdssdth

May
U.S. WINE
All US Rhone Varietals 

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

Malbec

All Styles

Cans: Wine – 1

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

New Jersey Wine Competition

All Varietals & Styles

On-Demand

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INTERNATIONAL WINE
Australia

All Varietals & Styles

New Zealand

All Varietals & Styles

South Africa

All Varietals & Styles

Canada

All Varietals & Styles

Malbec

All Styles

Cans: Wine – 1

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

On-Demand

Choose On-Demand when you need wines reviewed outside of current category deadlines.

DEADLINES & RESULTS

Submission: May. 15th

Product Received: May. 16th

Results Available: Jun. 15th

June
U.S. WINE
All US Sweet/Fruit Wine

All Styles

New Jersey Wine Competition

All Varietals & Styles

Cider

All Styles

Mead

All Styles

On-Demand

Choose On-Demand when you need wines reviewed outside of current category deadlines.

INTERNATIONAL WINE
France

All Varietals and Blends

Italy

All Varietals and Blends

Spain & Portugal

All Varietals and Blends

Sweet/Fruit Wine

All Varietals and Blends

Cider

All Styles

Mead

All Styles

On-Demand

Choose On-Demand when you need wines reviewed outside of current category deadlines.

DEADLINES & RESULTS

Submission: Jun. 15th

Product Received: Jun. 15th

Results Available: Jul. 15th

July
U.S. WINE
US Red & White Bordeaux Varietals – 2

Cabernet Sauvignon • Merlot • Petite Verdot • Malbec • Cabernet Franc • Red Meritage & All Blends

New Jersey Wine Competition

All Varietals & Styles

Sake

All Styles

INTERNATIONAL WINE
Sake

A Styles

Eastern Europe

All Varietals & Styles

Bulgaria Croatia Romania Georgia Czech Republic Hungary Moldova Slovenia Armenia 

DEADLINES & RESULTS

Submission: Jul. 15th

Product Received: Jul. 15th

Results Available: Aug. 15th

August
U.S. WINE
Stellar Cellar Selection

A competition for all wines $20 and over retail

World Value Wine Challenge

A competition for all wines $20 and under retail Price Categories $20 & under $15 & under $10 & under $8 & under

Conscious Wines

Environmentally, Socially, and Health Conscious Wines

INTERNATIONAL WINE
Stellar Cellar Selection

A competition for all wines $20 and over retail

World Value Wine Challenge

A competition for all wines $20 and under retail Price Categories $20 & under $15 & under $10 & under $8 & under

Conscious Wines

Environmentally, Socially, and Health Conscious Wines

DEADLINES & RESULTS

Submission: Aug. 15th

Product Received: Aug. 15th

Results Available: Sept. 15th

September
U.S. WINE
US Chardonnay – 2

All Styles

On-Demand

Choose On-Demand when you need wines reviewed outside of current category deadlines.

INTERNATIONAL WINE
Global Grapes

Old World Wines from the Baltics, Islands, Eastern, and Central Europe, the Middle East, etc.

On-Demand

Choose On-Demand when you need wines reviewed outside of current category deadlines.

DEADLINES & RESULTS

Submission: Sept. 15th

Product Received: Sept. 15th

Results Available: Oct. 17th

October
U.S. WINE
US Pinot Noir/Grigio/Gris – 2
All Sparkling Wine

All Styles

INTERNATIONAL WINE
All Sparkling Wine

All Styles

DEADLINES & RESULTS

Submission: Oct. 15th

Product Received: Oct. 17th

Results Available: Nov. 15th

November
U.S. WINE
Packaging Design

Bottle • Label • Gift Box • Case • Case Series • Label Series • Accessory • Novelties • Equipment • Glassware

INTERNATIONAL WINE
Packaging Design

Bottle • Label • Gift Box • Case • Case Series • Label Series • Accessory • Novelties • Equipment • Glassware

DEADLINES & RESULTS

Submission: Nov. 15th

Product Received: Nov. 15th

Results Available: Dec. 15th

December
U.S. WINE
Cans: Wine – 2

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

RTDs: Wine
Flavored Wine

All Varietals & Styles

INTERNATIONAL WINE
Cans: Wine – 2

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

RTDs: Wine
Flavored Wine

All Varietals & Styles

DEADLINES & RESULTS

Submission: Dec. 15th

Product Received: Dec. 15th

Results Available: Jan. 17th

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Whidbey Island Distillery
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