Submission
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Judging
Date
July 27, 2026
Winners
Announced
August 12, 2026
In this video, Malvika Patel, Events Head at Beverage Trade Network, sits down with Susan R. Lin MW, Head of Wine Expertise & Business Development at Belmont Wine Exchange, to discuss premium wine, wine judging, consumer value, and the trends shaping the fine wine market.
Susan shares her perspective as a Master of Wine and USA Wine Ratings judge, explaining what separates high-scoring wines from the rest and why balance, quality, value, and understanding the intended consumer are critical when evaluating a wine.