USA Wine Ratings

by BEVERAGE TRADE NETWORK

Warehouse
Deadline

July 10, 2026

Judging
Date

July 27, 2026

Winners
Announced

August 12, 2026

Zach Sheaza

Westside Tap & Cork Owner

Judges

Meet our 2026 Judges

Dejah S. Overby

Dejah S. Overby

Wine and Spirits Specialist at K&L Wine Merchants

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

Rachelle Carandang

Rachelle Carandang

Sr Manager - Product Development and Sourcing, Beverages at Sam's Club

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

Jeff Slankard

Jeff Slankard

Wine Director at Barons Marketplace