The 2025 USA Wine Ratings is fast approaching, and this is your chance to place your wine in front of top industry professionals. The competition, known for its unique judging criteria focused on quality, value, and packaging, offers a fantastic opportunity for wine brands to stand out and gain recognition.

The Early Bird deadline on February 20, 2025, provides a fantastic opportunity to save on entry fees while ensuring your wine receives the attention it deserves. Here’s why you should act now!

Why Enter USA Wine Ratings?

The USA Wine Ratings isn’t just about medals; it’s about gaining recognition with retailers, buyers, and consumers. With judging criteria that reflect the purchasing decision process, a medal here signifies that your wine excels on all levels.

Winners Get Maximum Media Coverage

Winning wines will receive extensive media exposure through global wine guides such as the Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and San Francisco Drinks Guides, reaching thousands of wine consumers in the USA.

Customized Shelf-Talkers & Tasting Notes for Entrants

All entrants have the opportunity to receive personalized tasting notes and shelf-talkers written by judges to reflect the unique characteristics of your wine.

Exclusive Medal Stickers for Winners

All winners will receive 1000 extra medal stickers with their initial order, which will be shipped alongside their first batch of stickers, enhancing the packaging and visibility of their award-winning wines.

Detailed Scores Feedback

Know how your wine scored on quality, value, and packaging with detailed feedback to help guide your future decisions.

Reach 50,000+ Trade Professionals

Your results will be shared with over 50,000 industry professionals, including buyers and key decision-makers in the wine industry.

Exposure to 20,000+ Top Wine Buyers

News of your wine’s success will be distributed to more than 20,000 top buyers in the USA, enhancing your product’s visibility with those who influence buying decisions.

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Key Benefits of Entering Early

By entering before February 20, 2025, you’ll enjoy:

• Significant Savings: Early Bird pricing at $120 per entry, compared to higher rates after the deadline. Additional discounts on multiple entries. 4 to 9 entries and acquire a 10% discount. 10 to 14 entries, a 15% discount and 15 or more entries, a 20% discount.
• Increased Exposure: Early entries receive added exposure through pre-event promotions, making your brand visible among industry professionals.
• Stress-Free Preparation: Enter early to give yourself ample time for sample delivery and to meet all competition requirements.
• Judging Process Highlights
• USA Wine Ratings employs a rigorous evaluation method that includes:
• Blind Tasting for Quality: Wines are assessed based on aroma, flavor, balance, and finish.
• Value for Money: The wine’s value is judged against its retail price.
• Packaging Appeal: The design of your wine packaging is scrutinized for clarity, appeal, and uniqueness.

Key 2025 Competition Dates

• Early Bird Ends: February 20, 2025
• International Submission Closes: May 31, 2025
• Domestic Submission Closes: June 30, 2025
• Judging Day: July 28, 2025
• Winners Announced: August 12, 2025

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Don’t Miss Out – Enter Today!

The USA Wine Ratings offers much more than a chance to win a medal; it’s an opportunity to gain global recognition for your wine. Submit before February 20, 2025, to take advantage of Early Bird pricing and maximize your brand’s visibility. Visit the entry page to learn more and start your submission today!

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