Oregon winemakers looking to increase their national on-premise presence may enter wines in the Sommeliers’ Choice Awards. Enter before January 31, 2024
to get the lowest entry pricing.
More from the organization:
The judging panel of the Sommeliers Choice Awards will consist
entirely of top sommeliers at U.S. restaurants, bars, pubs, and clubs. In
some cases, these sommeliers may also be wine consultants for
on-premise establishments. They may also have a buying role in
addition to working on the restaurant floor. Medals will be awarded to
those wines that meet very specific judging criteria, with a goal of
identifying wines that should become additions to restaurant wine
lists. Wines will be judged by Food Pairability, Typicity, Value, Quality,
and Package. There is a fee to particpate.
Results will to go to 50,000+ trade professionals in USA in the Beverage Trade
Network community, as well as:
* Results will get press awareness among media partners of the Sommeliers
Choice Awards and will be posted on BTN news, Sommelier Business, and
Bevroute News
* Results to go to 20,000+ Sommeliers and On-Premise Wine Buyers of USA
* Entrants to get customized Shelf-Talkers and Tasting Notes
* Free first 1000 medal stickers added to your sticker order
* Detailed Scores Feedback
* Top 100 winners at SCA will be included in the Top 100 On-Premise wines list
* Buyers and Sommeliers will see your package giving you great exposure
Judging process, awards and entry information is here.
Key Dates:
Early Bird Ends – January 31, 2024
Warehouse Closes – April 28, 2024
Judging Day – May 21, 2024
Winners Announced – June 20, 2024
