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First Round of Judges Announced for the 9th Sommeliers Choice Awards

07/09/2026 | America’s top sommeliers and wine buyers will judge the 2027 competition.

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Sommeliers Choice Awards 2027 Entries Are Now Open

17/08/2026 | Sommeliers Choice Awards 2027 opens entries for wineries, brands, importers and distributors seeking recognition and growth in the U.S. on-premise wine market.

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Sommeliers Choice Awards Launches Exclusive On-Premise Buyer Intelligence Report For Entrants

06/07/2026 | Get More Than A Medal. Gain Exclusive On-Premise Buyer Intelligence.

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More Feedback and Transparency For Entrants At The Sommeliers Choice Awards

06/07/2026 | More Feedback. More Transparency. More Restaurant Buying Insight.

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Best Wines By The Glass Announced At The 2026 Sommeliers Choice Awards

11/06/2026 | Sandy Giovese By Giovese Family Wines Named Best Wine By The Glass At The 2026 Sommeliers Choice Awards

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2026 Sommeliers Choice Awards Winners Announced

10/06/2026 | The 8th edition of the Sommeliers Choice Awards highlights some of the exquisite wines, packed with potential to perform in the USA on-trade sector, judged and scored by Master Sommeliers, Multi-unit hospitality group buyers, and beverage directors.

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Last Call: Enter Your Wines Before April 16th

14/04/2026 | The registration window for the 2026 Sommeliers Choice Awards closes in days. Here is everything wine brands, importers, distributors, and private label owners need to know before the deadline

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Steven Minor, Corporate Beverage Director at Starwood Hotels, Joins the SCA Judging Panel

11/04/2026 | With over 25 years in luxury hospitality, Steven Minor brings global beverage leadership to the Sommeliers Choice Awards 2026 judging panel.

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Early Bird Pricing Ends January 31: Put Your Wines on the Radar of Today’s Top Sommeliers

21/01/2026 | Save $20 per wine and have your portfolio evaluated by the professionals who decide what earns a place on restaurant wine lists

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Meet the Judges 2026: Sandra Gomes Rocha, Co-Owner, Diniz Cellars

20/01/2026 | Along with introducing California to Portugal’s winemaking heritage, Rocha is all set to join the judging panel at the 2026 Sommeliers Choice Awards