Announcing the Winners of the 4th Annual New York International Wine Competition!

Thanks to everyone who entered into our fourth competition in New York City!

The 4th Annual NYIWC Took Place on May 18, 2014 in New York City

May 18, 2014, New York, NY- In its fourth year, the New York International Wine Competition (NYIWC) welcomed close to 1000 submissions from the United States and over 30 countries.

The NYIWC is the only major international wine competition to be judged solely by trade buyers, and where each wine is judged both by its category and retail price. All participating judges have purchasing power through their stores, restaurants, distribution networks, which results in their ability to have a direct impact on competitors’ brand sales, and evaluate the wines on the basis of whether they feel they would buy them or not. You can read more about our unique judging process HERE.

Once again held at the 3 West Club in midtown Manhattan earlier this month, this year’s impressive judging panel included buyers from top retail stores, restaurants, distributors, and importers. The judges were excited by the high quantity of known wines submitted, as well as the large number of new wines looking to break into the New York and United States markets.

Adam Levy, the founder of the NYIWC stated, “This wine competition is designed for both the consumer and the trade buyer, as they both buy on quality and price. For instance, a consumer will walk into a liquor store or ask at a restaurant for the best merlot at a certain price. The trade buyer also looks at their selection and will buy wines based upon the best value by category and price. Why should we not judge wine that way in our competition as well?”

Wines landing on these shelves are carrying awards designated as Double Gold, Gold, Silver, or Bronze. Not every bottle entered received a medal, as is common practice with many other competitions. A Bronze medal indicates it is something a judge would buy; Silver medals designate the spirit that judges really liked; Gold medals are affixed to brands that the judging panel believed was worth promoting to their customers. Double Gold is an amazing wine for its category and price.

The judges from the NYIWC take great pride in not being a “Medal Factory” like other wine competitions where over 80% of those who submit win a medal. We affectionately refer to it at “Third Grade Soccer,” where everyone who participates wins a medal. This year less than 30% of those who submitted won a medal. Our experienced judges take their duties seriously and perform them honorably.

The 4th Annual New York International Wine Competition will be held May 17-18th 2014.

The 5th Annual New York International Spirits Competition will be held October 19-20th.

The 4th Annual New York International Beer Competition will be held February 8th 2015.

Please also view our weekly updates on the liquor industry at the Alcohol Professor. Written for the trade and the enlightened consumer.

Wine Importer of the Year
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits

Chilean Wine Importer of the Year
Testa Wines of the World

Greece Wine Importer of the Year
Nestor Imports

Slovenia Wine Importer of the Year
Laureate Imports Company

Best Wine In A Can
Barokes Wines

Shiraz Wine of the Year
Kingston Estate Shiraz 2012

Sparkling Muscat of the Year
Martini NV

CALIFORNIA

Alexander Valley Winery of the Year
Alexander Valley Vineyards

Anderson Valley Winery of the Year
Harmonique

Dry Creek Valley Winery of the Year
Geyser Peak Winery

Lodi Winery of the Year
Oak Ridge Winery

Multi Appelation Winery of the Year
Bogle Vineyards

Napa Pinot Noir Winery of the Year
Ca’Momi Winery

Napa Valley Organic Winery of the Year
Rocca Family Vineyards

Napa Zinfandel Winery of the Year
Sbragia Family Vineyards

Paso Robles Winery of the Year
Broken Earth Winery

Russian River Valley Winery of the Year
Trecini Winery

Santa Barbara County Winery of the Year
Pizzulli Family Winery

Suisun Valley Winery of the Year
Chamard Vineyards

Temecula Valley Winery of the Year
Fazeli Cellars

CONNECTICUT

Connecticut Winery of the Year
Chamard Winery

IOWA

Iowa Winery of the Year
Cedar Valley Winery

KENTUCKY

Kentucky Winery of the Year
Baker-Bird Winery

MAINE

Maine Winery of the Year
Cellar Door Winery

MICHIGAN

Michigan Winery of the Year
Obstbaum Orchards

NEVADA

Nevada Winery of the Year
Tahoe Ridge Winery

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey Winery of the Year
Turdo Vineyards and Winery

NEW YORK

Cabernet Franc Winery of the Year
Swedish Hill Winery

Riesling Winery of the Year
Heron Hill Winery

Finger Lakes Winery of the Year
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards

New York Sustainable Winery of the Year
One Woman Wines & Vineyards

OREGON

Southern Oregon Winery of the Year
Cliff Creek Cellars

Willamette Valley Winery of the Year
Seufert Winery

TENNESSEE

Tennessee Winery of the Year
Arrington Vineyards

TEXAS

Texas Winery of the Year
Solaro Estate Winery

VIRGINIA

Virginia Winery of the Year
Pearmund Cellars

Virginia Hard Cider of the Year
Bold Rock

Monticello Winery of the Year
Roundabout Cellars

Virginia Red Wine Winery of the Year
Annefield Vineyards

Virginia White Wine Winery of the Year
Pollak Vineyards

WASHINGTON STATE

Washington Winery of the Year
Ste Michelle Wine Estates

Columbia Valley Winery of the Year
Northwest Mountain Winery

Dundee Hills Winery of the Year
Stoller Family Estate

Walla Walla Winery of the Year
Nodland Cellars

Red Mountain Winery of the Year
Delille Cellars

ARGENTINA

Argentina Winery of the Year
Altos Las Hormigas

AUSTRALIA

Australia Winery of the Year
Jacob’s Creek

Barossa Winery of the Year
Dandelion Vineyards

Clare Valley Winery of the Year
Taylors Wines

Adelaide Winery of the Year
Kingston Estate

McLaren Vale Winery of the Year
Mollydooker

AUSTRIA

Austria Winery of the Year
Baumgartner

CHILE

Chile Winery of the Year
Undurraga Winery

Chile Organic Winery of the Year
Teillery Winery

Chile Carmenere Winery of the Year
Jewel Bliss Collection

Maule Valley Winery of the Year
Sierra Batuco

Chilean Wine Importer of the Year
Testa Wines of the World

CHINA

China Winery of the Year
Chateau Hansen

CROATIA

Croatia Winery of the Year
Benmosche Family

FRANCE

France Champagne Producer of the Year
Moet & Chandon

Best Value French Wine 
Andre Lurton Chateau Bonnet White

Cotes de Gascogne Winery of the Year
Domaine du Pouy

Rhone Winery of the Year
Cave De Tain

INDIA

India Winery of the Year
Big Banyan Winery

ITALY

Italy Winery of the Year
Oltretorrente Winery

Chianti Classico Winery of the Year
Fattoria La Vialla

Sicilia Winery of the Year
Villa Pozzi

Trentino Winery of the Year
Barone Fini

ITALY

Chianti Winery of the Year
Viticoltori Senesi Aretini

Corti Benedettine del Padovano DOC Winery of the Year
Civranetta

Muscat Producer of the Year
Martini

Trentino DOC Winery of the Year
CA’Montini

LEBANON

Lebanon Winery of the Year
Chateau Ksara

MEXICO

Mexico Winery of the Year
L.A. Cetto

MOROCCO

Morocco Winery of the Year
Ouled Thaleb

NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand Winery of the Year
Giesen Winery

Hawkes Bay Winery of the Year
Sileni Estates

PORTUGAL

Portugal Winery of the Year
DFJ Vinhos

SLOVENIA

Slovenia Winery of the Year
Traviata Winery

Slovenia Wine Importer of the Year
Laureate Imports Company

SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa Winery of the Year
Douglas Green

SOUTH KOREA

South Korea Rice Wine Producer of the Year
Kooksoondang Brewery

TURKEY

Turkey Winery of the Year
Mey Icki

URUGUAY

Uruguay Winery of the Year
Artesana Winery

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We invite you to register for the NYIWC online, or use the downloadable form below to submit your wine.