A variety of Unique WINE and SPIRIT Competitions
Presented by Wine and Spirits Competitions Management & Productions, each adult beverage competition is carefully designed to appeal to a niche market based on its regionality or style of judging. Judges are internationally renowned and respected experts. Our mission? To provide a quality assessment of your wine, cider and spirits, and offer a unique selling proposition to promote your medal-winning product!
LA international Invitational Wine & spirits challenge
February 18th & 19th 2026
The competition was established, in conjunction with LA beverage professionals representing both the on and off premise channels, to highlight the best of the best wine & spirits producers in the world. And, to introduce those producers to the largest market of consumers in the country. Winning producers will be featured in a robust LA Times promotional campaign targeting wine, spirits and food enthusiasts
sunset MAGAZINE int'l spirits competition
June 16th - 18th, 2026
Winning producers will be featured in a Spirits Special non-print, digital edition with supporting microsite. Promotions for Spirits Award Special Issue will be placed in sunset.com, Sunset e-Newsletters and Sunset social sites in the Spring.
Why You Should Enter
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Winning gold boosts sales and brand awareness for producers of every size.
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Have your wine evaluated by professional judges who truly know their craft.
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Gain powerful retail-room talking points.
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Benchmark your wines against others in your appellation.
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Elevate your brand with pride, prestige, and bragging rights.
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Capture the attention of retailers, restaurateurs, and sommeliers.
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Generate valuable PR and make your wine stand out.
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Because at the end of the day… a medal helps you sell more wine!