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

Tony Bish Heartwood Chardonnay

Chardonnay
Vintage 2025
92 Points

Tony Bish The Family Chardonnay

Chardonnay
Vintage 2025
92 Points

Fat & Sassy Chardonnay

Chardonnay
Vintage 2024
88 Points

Tony Bish Heartwood Chardonnay

Chardonnay

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

92 Points

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of white peach citrus and floral notes lead to a balanced palate with bright acidity, refined spice, and a graceful finish.

Producer Name: Bish Wines Ltd
Country: New Zealand
Vintage: 2025

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

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Shawn Richcreek

Regional Sales and Service Business Partner, West Coast at Total Wine & More

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Jusden Aumand

Head of Buying at Tri-Vin Imports, Inc

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Michael Garcia

District Manager at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

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

Tony Bish The Family Chardonnay

Chardonnay

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

92 Points

Tasting Notes:

A crisp, well-structured Chardonnay with bright green apple and pear aromatics, lively acidity, and a clean, focused finish.

Producer Name: Bish Wines Ltd
Country: New Zealand
Vintage: 2025

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Shawn Richcreek

Shawn Richcreek

Regional Sales and Service Business Partner, West Coast at Total Wine & More

Photo for: Jusden Aumand

Jusden Aumand

Head of Buying at Tri-Vin Imports, Inc

Photo for: Michael Garcia

Michael Garcia

District Manager at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

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

Fat & Sassy Chardonnay

Chardonnay

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Silver Medal

88 Points

Tasting Notes:

A restrained aromatic profile with subtle mineral and fruit notes, balanced by fresh acidity and a clean, moderate finish.

Producer Name: Bish Wines Ltd
Country: New Zealand
Vintage: 2024

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Jusden Aumand

Jusden Aumand

Head of Buying at Tri-Vin Imports, Inc

Photo for: Shawn Richcreek

Shawn Richcreek

Regional Sales and Service Business Partner, West Coast at Total Wine & More

Photo for: Michael Garcia

Michael Garcia

District Manager at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

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

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New Zealand's only Chardonnay specialist, based in the oldest producing region - Hawke's Bay