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

Unshackled 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2024
91 Points

Unshackled 2024 Chardonnay

Chardonnay
Vintage 2024
91 Points

SALDO 2024 Zinfandel

Zinfandel / Crljenak Kaštelanski / Primitivo
Vintage 2024
89 Points

Unshackled 2024 Red Blend

Zinfandel / Crljenak Kaštelanski / Primitivo
Vintage 2024
88 Points

Unshackled 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

91 Points

Tasting Notes:

A juicy red wine with ripe red and black fruit notes, gentle spice, subtle tobacco, and a balanced, approachable finish.

Producer Name: Unshackled
Country: United States
Vintage: 2024

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Jusden Aumand

Jusden Aumand

Head of Buying at Tri-Vin Imports, Inc

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Michael Garcia

District Manager at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

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Shawn Richcreek

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

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

Unshackled 2024 Chardonnay

Chardonnay

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

91 Points

Tasting Notes:

A balanced and approachable wine with ripe apple and pear fruit, subtle oak notes, and a smooth, lingering finish.

Producer Name: Unshackled
Country: United States
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: Michael Garcia

Michael Garcia

District Manager at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Photo for: Shawn Richcreek

Shawn Richcreek

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

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

SALDO 2024 Zinfandel

Zinfandel / Crljenak Kaštelanski / Primitivo

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Silver Medal

89 Points

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of red cherry, black plum, and floral notes lead to a creamy, ripe palate with soft tannins and a lingering spicy finish.

Producer Name: Saldo
Country: United States
Vintage: 2024

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

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Justin Koury

CEO/ Founder at BevFluence

Photo for: Roxanne (Cowell) Langer

Roxanne (Cowell) Langer

Co-Founder, LadySomm Carmel Wine School & Wine Salon

Photo for: Steve Beckner, CSW

Steve Beckner, CSW

Wine & Spirits Buyer at Grocery Outlet

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Tim Marson MW

Master of Wine and Category Director at Wine.com

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

Unshackled 2024 Red Blend

Zinfandel / Crljenak Kaštelanski / Primitivo

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Silver Medal

88 Points

Tasting Notes:

A ripe berry and plum nose leads to a full-bodied palate with soft tannins, lively fruit, and a smooth finish.

Producer Name: Unshackled
Country: United States
Vintage: 2024

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Justin Koury

Justin Koury

CEO/ Founder at BevFluence

Photo for: Roxanne (Cowell) Langer

Roxanne (Cowell) Langer

Co-Founder, LadySomm Carmel Wine School & Wine Salon

Photo for: Steve Beckner, CSW

Steve Beckner, CSW

Wine & Spirits Buyer at Grocery Outlet

Photo for: Tim Marson MW

Tim Marson MW

Master of Wine and Category Director at Wine.com

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

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