Early Bird
Deadline
February 20, 2025
Judging
Date
July 28, 2025
Winners
Announcement
August 12, 2025
The 2025 USA Wine Ratings is your opportunity to put your wines in front of the industry’s most influential buyers, sommeliers, and experts. Renowned for its focus on Quality, Value, and Packaging, this competition ensures your wine is evaluated just as your customers would.
The Super Early Bird deadline on December 20, 2024, offers a fantastic opportunity to save on entry fees while gaining access to one of the most prestigious wine competitions in the USA. Here’s why you should act now!
Winning a medal at the USA Wine Ratings isn’t just about prestige; it’s about demonstrating that your wine excels across the key attributes that matter to both trade professionals and consumers. The competition evaluates wines in a real-world context, providing you with a unique platform to showcase your brand’s excellence.
By entering before December 20, you’ll enjoy:
1. Cost Savings: The Super Early Bird pricing is only $100 per wine, offering a significant discount compared to later entry fees. This is the best time to maximize your ROI.
2. Extended Exposure: Early entrants often gain additional exposure in USA Wine Ratings' pre-event marketing campaigns, ensuring your wine stands out to the judges and beyond.
3. More Time to Perfect Your Submission: Submitting early gives you the advantage of more preparation time to ensure your wines are perfectly ready for evaluation.
The USA Wine Ratings sets itself apart with its detailed and consumer-focused judging process. Your wine will be assessed on three critical criteria:
- Quality: Blind tasting evaluates balance, structure, mouthfeel, and flavor characteristics.
- Value: Judges consider how your wine’s price aligns with its quality.
- Packaging: The design, label, and presentation of your bottle are reviewed for shelf appeal.
The judging panel consists of leading sommeliers, wine buyers, and beverage directors who ensure that each wine resonates with both trade professionals and consumers.
Super Early Bird Ends - December 20, 2024
International Submission Closes - May 31, 2025
Domestic Submission Closes - June 30, 2025
Warehouse Closes - July 10, 2025
Judging Day - July 27, 2025
Winners Announced - August 12, 2025
Super Early Bird Pricing - $100 per wine (now to December 20, 2024)
Early Bird Pricing - $120 per wine (December 21, 2024, to February 20, 2025)
Regular Pricing - $140 per wine (February 21, 2025, to June 20, 2025)
The USA Wine Ratings is organized by Beverage Trade Network, a global leader in beverage industry events and competitions. With their expertise, the event attracts the best wines and judges in the industry, making it a benchmark for excellence.
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Entering the USA Wine Ratings provides your wine with the chance to gain the recognition it deserves from the industry's top professionals. With the Super Early Bird deadline on December 20, 2024, this is your moment to save big and set your brand apart.
Visit the official entry page to submit your wines and take the first step toward making your brand a winner in 2025. Don’t wait—act now!
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Get rated by Quality, Value, and Packaging by the top trade buyers in the USA. Here is how to enter.