USA Wine Ratings

by BEVERAGE TRADE NETWORK

Submission
Deadline

June 30, 2026

Judging
Date

July 27, 2026

Winners
Announced

August 12, 2026

Winning Years

2026

Our Products

2026

Vidal Blanc Ice Wine

Vidal
Vintage 2025
96 Points

Vidal Blanc Ice Wine

Vidal Blanc
Vintage 2024
96 Points

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Unoaked Chardonnay

Chardonnay
Vintage 2024
89 Points

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Grand River Riesling

Riesling / Johannisberg Riesling / Rheinriesling / Klingelberger
Vintage 2024
87 Points

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Rose of Pinot Noir

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero
Vintage 2024
87 Points

Vidal Blanc Ice Wine

Vidal

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Double Gold Medal

96 Points

Tasting Notes:

A vibrant, concentrated wine with ripe tropical fruit aromas, lively acidity, and a balanced, lingering finish.

Producer Name: Grand River Cellars
Country: United States
Vintage: 2025

Category: Other Wines

TASTED BY:

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Susan Lin MW

Master of Wine

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Hady Kahale

Vice President, Business-to-Business (Naked Wines).

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Timothy Tidgewell

Wine & Spirits Manager at Total Wine & More

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Kristen Zuver

Senior Purchasing Manager at Last Bottle, Inc.

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Vidal Blanc Ice Wine

Vidal Blanc

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Double Gold Medal

96 Points

Tasting Notes:

Rich and viscous with honeyed apricot and orange marmalade notes, balanced by bright fresh acidity and a delicate white blossom aroma.

Producer Name: Debonne Vineyards
Country: United States
Vintage: 2024

Category: Other Wines

TASTED BY:

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Susan Lin MW

Master of Wine

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Hady Kahale

Vice President, Business-to-Business (Naked Wines).

Photo for: Timothy Tidgewell

Timothy Tidgewell

Wine & Spirits Manager at Total Wine & More

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Kristen Zuver

Senior Purchasing Manager at Last Bottle, Inc.

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Unoaked Chardonnay

Chardonnay

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Silver Medal

89 Points

Tasting Notes:

Pale straw with light golden hues, aromas of green apple, pear, white peach, and citrus lead to a fresh, rounded palate with balanced acidity, subtle minerality, and a clean, elegant finish.

Producer Name: Debonne Vineyards
Country: United States
Vintage: 2024

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

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Bob Paulinski, MW

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

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Bert Svensson

Wine, Beer, Spirits - Liquor Department Manager and and Buyer at AVP, Pavilions Rancho Santa Margarita

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Rachelle Carandang

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

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Grand River Riesling

Riesling / Johannisberg Riesling / Rheinriesling / Klingelberger

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Silver Medal

87 Points

Tasting Notes:

A pale gold wine offering delicate floral and mineral aromas with soft stone fruit flavors, balanced by fresh acidity and a light, clean finish.

Producer Name: Debonne Vineyards
Country: United States
Vintage: 2024

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

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Justin Koury

CEO/ Founder at BevFluence

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Tim Marson MW

Master of Wine and Category Director at Wine.com

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Roxanne (Cowell) Langer

Co-Founder, LadySomm Carmel Wine School & Wine Salon

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Steve Beckner, CSW

Wine & Spirits Buyer at Grocery Outlet

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Rose of Pinot Noir

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Silver Medal

87 Points

Tasting Notes:

A lightly colored wine with fresh red fruit, subtle spice, delicate structure, and a clean, persistent finish.

Producer Name: Debonne Vineyards
Country: United States
Vintage: 2024

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Bob Paulinski, MW

Bob Paulinski, MW

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

Photo for: Rachelle Carandang

Rachelle Carandang

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

Photo for: Bert Svensson

Bert Svensson

Wine, Beer, Spirits - Liquor Department Manager and and Buyer at AVP, Pavilions Rancho Santa Margarita

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

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Debonne Vineyards

United States