March 18, 2026
Shaping the Future of Wine — Defining What’s Next
SONOMA COUNTY, CA — March 18, 2026 – The Next Gen International Wine Awards, scheduled for August 25–26, 2026, introduces a new standard in...
July 14, 2025
Wakefield Taylors Wines and 1800 Milenio Take Top Honors
July 14, 2025 — Winners have been announced in the 18th annual Women’s International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWWSC). The competition,...
February 10, 2025
The Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Challenge brings winning wines and spirits to a diverse and discerning audience.
By Alexandra Russell
As the wine and spirits industry faces the...
June 28, 2024
JUNE 28, 2024 – Winners have been announced in the 17th annual Women’s International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWWSC). The competition, which took place June 10-12 in Santa Rosa, Calif., was founded...
June 26, 2024
JUNE 24, 2024 – Experience Rosé, a wine competition that focuses exclusively on expressions of pink wine — sweet, dry and sparkling — has announced results of the 2024 contest. Taking top prize this year...
July 10, 2023
JULY 10, 2023 – Experience Rosé, a wine competition that focuses exclusively on expressions of pink wine — sweet, dry and sparkling — has announced results of the 2023 contest. Taking top prize this year...
May 2, 2023
Miro Tcholakov
May 2, 2023 (Santa Rosa, Calif.) – Winemaker Miroslav (Miro) Tcholakov has been named Honorary Chief Judge for the upcoming Sunset International Wine Competition, which takes place May 23-25,...
April 26, 2023
The ultimate goal of wine competitions is to give each wine its due
and create enhanced marketing opportunities.
By Alexandra Russell
Many consumers see medals and scores as a shortcut to finding...
May 21, 2022
This Sonoma County entrepreneur is responsible for more than a dozen prestigious tasting events, including the upcoming Sunset International Wine & Spirits Competition.
By Alexandra Russell
Debra Del...
November 22, 2021
Finger Lakes Thirsty Owl 2019 Riesling Takes Best White; France’s Chateau Cazeau Cremant de Bordeaux Brut Takes Best Sparkling
Santa Rosa, Calif., —November 22, 2021—The Sonoma Valley AVA took...






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