Sommeliers Choice Awards

🚨 The next 24 hours are your last chance to enter the 2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards! Judged by top-class wine buyers, sommeliers, beverage directors, and Master Sommeliers with a rigorous tasting process—including typicity, versatility, value, packaging, and food pairability. 🍷✨ Note: Each panel will have a Master Sommelier as chair, ensuring your wine stands out in the industry and is perfect for on-premise success. ⏳ Go! submit your entries NOW: https://lnkd.in/fhX-y3c . . . . . . #SommeliersChoiceAwards #SCA2025 #WineCompetition #WineIndustry Beverage Trade Network Sommelier Business Sid Patel Ankita O. Malvika Patel Paul Baldi Jamie Knee~ BSc, CSW, WSET, SWS, AWE, CWAS Marc R. Kauffman, Noted Celebrity Sommelier, CS, CSW

🚨 The next 24 hours are your last chance to enter the 2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards! Judged by top-class wine buyers, sommeliers, beverage directors, and Master Sommeliers with a rigorous tasting process—including typicity, versatility, value, packaging, and food pairability. 🍷✨ Note: Each panel will have a Master Sommelier as chair, ensuring your wine stands out in the industry and is perfect for on-premise success. ⏳ Go! submit your entries NOW: https://lnkd.in/fhX-y3c . . . . . . #SommeliersChoiceAwards #SCA2025 #WineCompetition #WineIndustry Beverage Trade Network Sommelier Business Sid Patel Ankita O. Malvika Patel Paul Baldi Jamie Knee~ BSc, CSW, WSET, SWS, AWE, CWAS Marc R. Kauffman, Noted Celebrity Sommelier, CS, CSW

🏆 We recognize wines that deliver outstanding quality, value, and on-menu appeal judged by leading sommeliers and wine professionals. Our standout winners featuring in top top articles from Forbes, WineBusiness Monthly & Cision PRWEB include: 🍇 2021 Franz Keller vom Löss Pinot Noir - 98 Points 🍷 Trapiche Tesoro Malbec 2022 - 93 Points 💜 Long Shadows' 2022 Poet's Leap Riesling - 97 Points Winning at the Sommeliers Choice Awards means more than just a medal-it's a seal of approval from the professionals who shape on-premise wine trends. These bottles have earned their place on the finest tables. ✨AND you could be next! Submissions are closing soon. Visit the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/d26uE-_m . . . #SommeliersChoiceAwards #BestWineValues #AwardWinningWine #FranzKeller #TrapicheTesoro #LuxuryWine #TopWines2024 #ForbesFeatures #Winebusiness Beverage Trade Network Sommelier Business | Delicato Family Wines Long Shadows Vintners Annika Beck Colin A. Cornett - CSW, WSET Advanced Joe Consolo Matthew Wollen Janna Dotolo Dan Michael Brett Johnson Daniel Rowland AJ Koenig, CSS

🚨 April 18th is the FINAL deadline to enter the 2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards! Whether you’re a boutique producer or a renowned winery, winning an SCA medal is more than recognition—it’s a mark of quality that resonates with sommeliers, buyers, and wine enthusiasts around the globe. 🍷 Don’t miss your chance to stand out in the wine industry. 👉 Submit your entries today; visit the link to register: https://lnkd.in/fhX-y3c . . . . #SommeliersChoiceAwards #SCA2025 #WineCompetition #WineIndustry Beverage Trade Network Sommelier Business Sid Patel Ankita O. Malvika Patel Paul Carayas

Attention U.S. WINEMAKERS- the deadline is quickly approaching. Submit your wines now for the Sommeliers Choice Awards! Where America’s most fabulous palates are waiting to judge your wines! 🍷 This isn’t just any wine competition The SCA is where the real wine buyers come to play— I’m talking top sommeliers, Master Somms, wine directors, and power players from national restaurant groups. 📔 They don’t just sip… they select. And if your bottle makes the cut? You’re getting placement where it matters—on the wine lists people actually order from. 🌟 Want your wines on-premise in the hottest spots like restaurants, hotels, swanky bars, cozy wine lounges? Then this is your moment. 💫 ‼️ Enter now. Be seen. Be poured. Be chosen. Sommeliers Choice Awards https://lnkd.in/getKFMTb #sommelierschoiceawards #winemakerschallenge

Discovering Walla Walla Valley — a distinctive wine region where terroir meets tradition, situated in the Pacific Northwest across Southeastern Washington and Northeastern Oregon. With 2,933 acres of vineyards, it stands as one of the most dynamic and diverse wine regions in the U.S. 🌄 🍇 The Walla Walla Valley is best known for its bold red wines, with the top five grape varieties being Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. These varieties thrive thanks to Walla Walla’s warm days, cool nights, and a wide range of soils — from fine, wind-blown loess that produces elegant, aromatic wines to the rocky basalt of The Rocks District, known for its savory, earthy character. Walla Walla is also home to The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater, a small AVA within the region, famous for its rocky soils and deeply expressive wines — officially recognized in 2015. Beyond the wines, it’s the people who bring the valley to life. Winemakers here blend tradition with innovation, from longtime family vineyards to creative, newer producers — all sharing a deep commitment to quality. Thinking of visiting? We’ve put together a list of must-see wineries and tasting rooms to help you experience Walla Walla’s unique charm for yourself. 🍷 . . . . . #WallaWallaValley #WallaWallaWines #WineCountry #WineTerroir #VisitWallaWalla #WineTasting Beverage Trade Network Sommelier Business | Walla Walla Valley Wine Reininger Winery The Walls Vineyards Mark Ryan Winery Seven Hills Winery SMAK Wines Pepper Bridge Winery Va Piano Vineyards Force Majeure Winery Eternal Wine Tracy Parmer Andres Gomez Kelly Tucker Ann Tucker Bobby Richards Yvonne Davis Pearce Stickney Suzanne Blue Erica Waliser Mike Martin Kyla Haren Katie Vipond Heidi Griggs Justin Wylie Valerie Kern

🍇 This time, we’re heading to Paso Robles, California’s fastest-growing wine region and a rising star in the global wine scenario. Once a peaceful ranching area, it’s now known for its bold wines, wide variety, and relaxed atmosphere, making it a top destination for wine lovers. Paso’s winemaking magic begins with its terroir. It’s the perfect mix of hot days and cool nights, which helps the grapes ripen slowly while keeping their freshness. The unique soils and coastal breezes make Paso wines full of rich flavors and balance. While Cabernet Sauvignon takes the lead, Paso also stands out with Rhône-style GSM blends (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) and refreshing whites like Viognier. With more than 11 sub-AVAs, the region is full of different climates and flavors, making each wine unique. Today’s winemakers are mixing tradition with new ideas, showing that Paso Robles is not just a place for wine, but a growing movement in the wine world. 🍷 We've selected the best spots where you can taste this authentic wine culture. From historic family wineries to innovative newcomers, Paso offers some of California's most exciting sips. Have you tried any of these? Tell us about your favorite wine stops below! 👇 #PasoRobles #WhereWineIsMade #CaliforniaWine #PasoWineCountry #CabernetSauvignon  #WineRegionSpotlight #WinemakingSeries #WinesOfCalifornia #TerroirDrivenWines #PasoAVAs Beverage Trade Network Sommelier Business | Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Paso Robles Wineries JUSTIN VINEYARDS & WINERIES Oregon Wine Board Dubost Winery Eberle Winery Sextant Wines Hoyt Family Vineyards VENTEUX VINEYARDS Cordant Winery Allegretto Vineyard Resort Seven Oxen Estate Wines Ecluse Wines ONX Wines Joshua Salazar Aidan Simpson Dorothy Schuler Krista Smith Christopher Taranto Carol Yeaman-Sanchez Chris Brackett, WSET II Kendall Mello Steve Myers Jennifer Hatter Eliana Arnaudo Adriana Neal Sam Carlson

For small or emerging wineries, standing out in a crowded market is tough. The Sommeliers Choice Awards change that—giving your wines instant credibility with buyers and customers. That medal isn’t just a sticker; it’s a trusted endorsement from top sommeliers, telling the world your wine is worth pouring. 🍷 Gianmarco Scortecci, Founder of Tenuta La Pineta, says: "Our SCA medals helped us to attract attention on social media, while the stickers demonstrated high value at fairs, other physical events, and – most importantly – in our wine shop where we sell directly. So, the effect was twofold: local customers increased their awareness and foreign ones could more easily trust our products on their first try." Want the same impact? Enter the 2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards and get:  ✅ Judged by leading sommeliers & beverage directors—the experts who shape wine lists ✅ Proof your wine performs where it matters—in restaurants and retail ✅ A powerful marketing edge to elevate your brand and drive sales Final Deadline: April 18, 2025 Enter Now: https://lnkd.in/fhX-y3c . . . . . #SommeliersChoiceAwards #WineBusiness #WineMarketing #WineAwards #TenutaLaPineta Beverage Trade Network Sommelier Business | Italian Wine Brands S.p.A. Tuscany Wines ITALIAN WINE CLUB

🌱In 2025, sustainability is becoming a top priority for U.S. wineries—and the certifications on a wine label can tell you a lot about what’s happening behind the scenes. Programs like SIP Certified, Napa Green, LODI RULES, LIVE Certified, and CCSW are helping wineries reduce their environmental impact, improve water and energy use, and take better care of their workers and communities. But not all certifications are the same. Some focus on farming practices, while others look at the entire winery operation. Understanding the differences helps wine professionals and consumers make more informed, meaningful choices. 🍷 Whether you're stocking a wine list, browsing a shelf, or just looking for better wine made the right way, knowing these certifications can guide you toward wines that are truly sustainable and crafted with a purpose—beyond just great taste. 🔗 Check out the blog to break down the most important U.S. sustainability certifications—and why they matter now more than ever: https://lnkd.in/dADfXRyr . . . . . #SustainableWine #WineIndustry2025 #GreenLabels #EcoWineries #SIPCertified #NapaGreen #SommeliersChoiceAwards Beverage Trade Network Sommelier Business | USDA National Organic Program (Agricultural Marketing Service) Demeter USA SIP Certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) SALMON-SAFE New York Wine & Grape Foundation Napa Green Napa Valley Vintners Oregon Wine Board Sonoma County Winegrowers Virginia Wine Drives Washington Winegrowers NEW YORK WINS Texas Hill Country Wineries California Association of Winegrape Growers NEW JERSEY WINE AND SPIRIT WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION Missouri Valley Wine Society Idaho Wine Commission Michigan Wine Collaborative Emily Dockery Carissa Cook Kelsey Morrison Chenaux Michelle Novi Stacey Dolan Capitani Kat Corcoran

Get your wines in front of the top on-premise buyers of USA with Sommeliers Choice Awards. Sommeliers Choice Awards is the USA's on-premise wine competition where top master sommeliers, wine directors and sommeliers review wines that make to the restaurant wine list and by the glass. If you are looking to grow your wines in the on-premise channels of USA, enter your wines before the final submission deadline of April 18 via SommeliersChoiceAwards.com