USA Wine Ratings

by BEVERAGE TRADE NETWORK

Domestic
Deadline

June 30, 2025

Warehouse
Closes

July 10, 2025

Judging
Date

July 28, 2025

Rachel Kaiser

Certified Sommelier & Wine Buyer for District Restaurant Group

Judges

Meet our 2025 Judges

Bruce Abbott

Bruce Abbott

President at Liquor Stores USA, North

Steve Beckner, CSW

Steve Beckner, CSW

Wine & Spirits Buyer at Grocery Outlet

Henry Brimo

Henry Brimo

Wine Category Manager at Southeastern Grocers

Susan Lin MW

Susan Lin MW

Master of Wine

Bob Paulinski, MW

Bob Paulinski, MW

Master of Wine and Founder/Managing Partner of MOXIE Wine Group

Greg Richtarek

Greg Richtarek

Wine & Spirits Manager at Safeway Stores, Inc.

Kimberly Shannon

Kimberly Shannon

Beer, Wine and Liquor Specialist at Giant Eagle, Inc.

Jeff Slankard

Jeff Slankard

Wine Director at Barons Marketplace