Interviews

Emma Reichart Riesling Bags Wine of the Year Germany at the USA Wine Ratings 2025

16/09/2025 | Schafer-Reichart Selections celebrates Riesling of the Year and Wine of the Year Germany with a bold vision for U.S. growth

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Bumblebee White Chardonnay Wins Top Honors at USA Wine Ratings 2025

16/09/2025 | Fourth Wave Wines’ organic, modern Australian Chardonnay takes home Chardonnay of the Year and Wine of the Year Australia

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Greg Linn Imports: Bringing Award-Winning Italian Elegance to the UK Trade

15/09/2025 | Greg Linn Imports, with its 2021 Barolo Perno earning both Wine of the Year Italy and Wine of the Year at the 2025 USA Wine Ratings sheds light on the position of Italian wine in the US market

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Toi Toi Wines’ 2023 Clutha Pinot Noir Named Best Wine by Value at USA Wine Ratings

15/09/2025 | The Central Otago Pinot Noir impressed judges with 93 points and a Gold medal, delivering lush fruit, elegant texture, and exceptional value

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Kimberly Shannon from Giant Eagle To Judge 2025 USA Wine Ratings

28/08/2025 | USA Wine Ratings is pleased to share that Kimberly Shannon from Giant Eagle will be joining the 2025 judging panel.

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2025 USA Wine Ratings Winners Announced

12/08/2025 | Celebrating the Wines and Producers Setting the Standard for Quality, Value, and Packaging in the U.S. Off-Premise Market.

Interviews

Vin Noir Explorers: The Boutique Wine Importers Championing Hidden Vineyards and Honest Stories

23/07/2025 | Founded by Shunia Burruss and Christopher Richardson, Vin Noir Explorers & Importers is redefining what it means to bring wine to market—one family-run vineyard at a time

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Introducing Our 2026 Regional & Category Experts: Marinela Ardelean and Irem Eren

17/07/2025 | Two respected global experts join Beverage Trade Network’s 2026 Regional & Category Experts Program at USA Wine Ratings.

Producer Profiles

The Rise of Thoughtful Wine: How Terragena Appeals to the Modern Consumer

23/06/2025 | With its eco-conscious philosophy, award-winning portfolio, and commitment to curiosity-driven winemaking, Terragena offers U.S. distributors a brand that speaks directly to today’s thoughtful wine consumer

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Final Call: International Deadline fir USA Wine Ratings is May 30. Benchmark for U.S. Retail Success

26/05/2025 | The only U.S. wine competition that benchmarks your wines for real-world retail success. Get scored by independent, regional, and national retail buyers who shape what gets listed.