July 31, 2026 — The Pacific Rim Wine Competition has announced that it will waive all wine entry fees for submissions received through December 31, reinforcing its commitment to supporting wineries.
Elevate your wines at the 2027 Pacific Rim Wine Competition, where excellence has been recognized since 1985. This prestigious two-day, blind-tasting competition is evaluated by leading wine industry experts, ensuring every wine is judged fairly and objectively. Award-winning wines earn medals along with award graphics to showcase their achievements in marketing, promotions, and sales materials.
“Competitions remain an important marketing and validation tool for wineries, but every dollar matters in today’s environment,” said Tim McDonald, Chief Judge of the Pacific Rim Wine Competition. “By eliminating entry fees through the end of the year, we’re investing in the industry’s success and encouraging more producers to showcase the quality and diversity of their wines.”
The entry fee waiver applies to all eligible wine submissions received by December 31. The list of categories now includes single-serve, no-and-low alcohol, and fruit-forward wines. Wineries are encouraged to submit early to take advantage of this limited-time opportunity.
- NO ENTRY FEES until December 31, 2026
- Entry Fees starting 1/1/27 – $85 (bulk discount 20% for 10 or more)
- Competition Entry Deadline: April 23, 2027
- Shipping Deadline: April 26th, 2027
- Judging: April 27th-April 28th, 2027
Enter your finest wines and gain the recognition they deserve at www.PacificRimWineComp.com.
