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

Second Cheapest Wine Zinfandel

Zinfandel / Crljenak Kaštelanski / Primitivo
Vintage 2023
91 Points

Second Cheapest Wine 2024 Pentaluma Gap - Pinot Noir

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

Second Cheapest Wine Sparking Brut Rose

Brut Rose
Vintage 2021
90 Points

Second Cheapest Wine Syrah

Shiraz / Syrah
Vintage 2023
88 Points

Second Cheapest Wine Zinfandel

Zinfandel / Crljenak Kaštelanski / Primitivo

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

91 Points

Tasting Notes:

A richly concentrated, well-structured wine with ripe dark fruit, soft tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, persistent finish.

Producer Name: Second Cheapest Wine
Country: United States
Vintage: 2023

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

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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.

Second Cheapest Wine 2024 Pentaluma Gap - Pinot Noir

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

90 Points

Tasting Notes:

A medium-bodied wine with bright red and tropical fruit flavors, fine tannins, fresh acidity, and a crisp dry finish.

Producer Name: Second Cheapest Wine
Country: United States
Vintage: 2024

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Photo for: James Kung

James Kung

Wine & Spirits Specialist at DFS Group Limited

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Joy Lee

Assistant Buyer Beer, Wine & Spirits at Grocery outlet

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Jeff Slankard

Wine Director at Barons Marketplace

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

Second Cheapest Wine Sparking Brut Rose

Brut Rose

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

90 Points

Tasting Notes:

A pale rosé with fine mousse, lively red fruit aromas, crisp acidity, and a clean, refreshing finish.

Producer Name: Second Cheapest Wine
Country: United States
Vintage: 2021

Category: Sparkling Wines

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Bob Paulinski, MW

Bob Paulinski, MW

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

Photo for: Bert Svensson

Bert Svensson

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

Photo for: Rachelle Carandang

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.

Second Cheapest Wine Syrah

Shiraz / Syrah

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Silver Medal

88 Points

Tasting Notes:

This wine offers a focused profile of ripe blackberry and dark plum with subtle black pepper and a smooth, lingering finish.

Producer Name: Second Cheapest Wine
Country: United States
Vintage: 2023

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Joy Lee

Joy Lee

Assistant Buyer Beer, Wine & Spirits at Grocery outlet

Photo for: James Kung

James Kung

Wine & Spirits Specialist at DFS Group Limited

Photo for: Jeff Slankard

Jeff Slankard

Wine Director at Barons Marketplace

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

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