USA Wine Ratings

by BEVERAGE TRADE NETWORK

Super Early
Deadline

December 22, 2026

Judging
Date

July 26, 2027

Winners
Announced

August 12, 2027

Winning Years

2026

Our Products

2026

Mulberry

Merlot
Vintage 2024
88 Points

Mulberry

Merlot

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Silver Medal

88 Points

Tasting Notes:

A medium-bodied Merlot with expressive dark fruit aromas, plush velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and a smooth, lingering finish.

Producer Name: Mack & Schuhle Italia SPA
Country: Italy
Vintage: 2024

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Bob Paulinski, MW

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

Rachelle Carandang

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

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.

NCCGA of CT, Inc.

United States

Impoorter of italian liquuers and wines and Swiss Single Malt Whisky

USA Wine Ratings

by BEVERAGE TRADE NETWORK

Super Early
Deadline

Judging
Date

Winners
Announced

Winning Years

2026

Our Products

2026

Mulberry

Mulberry

Merlot

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Bob Paulinski, MW

Rachelle Carandang

Bert Svensson

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NCCGA of CT, Inc.

United States