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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

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Greg Spalding Joins 2026 Sommeliers Choice Awards Judging Panel

07/10/2025 | The Sommeliers Choice Awards is pleased to welcome Greg Spalding to its 2026 judging panel, where his passion, sommelier expertise, and mentorship in the Chicago wine scene will enrich the competition’s pursuit of on-premise wine excellence.

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Heather Durham-Birley Joins 2026 Sommeliers Choice Awards Judging Panel

07/10/2025 | The Sommeliers Choice Awards proudly welcomes Heather Durham-Birley to its 2026 judging panel, joining an elite group of industry leaders who shape the future of on-premise wine excellence.

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Kat Hawkins Joins 2026 Sommeliers Choice Awards Judging Panel

07/10/2025 | The Sommeliers Choice Awards welcomes Kat Hawkins to its 2026 panel, adding her depth of restaurant wine leadership and market insight to a group that defines on-premise wine excellence.

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Sommeliers Choice Awards Announces First Round of 2026 Judges

29/09/2025 | An elite panel of sommeliers, wine directors, and beverage leaders returns for the 2026 Sommeliers Choice Awards.

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2026 Sommeliers Choice Awards – Submissions Now Open

14/08/2025 | Enter by October 31, 2025 to save and get your wines tasted by top sommeliers and Master Sommeliers.

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Introducing Our 2026 Regional & Category Experts: Marinela Ardelean and Irem Eren

15/07/2025 | Two respected global experts join Beverage Trade Network’s 2026 Regional & Category Experts Program at Sommeliers Choice Awards.

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France’s Cape Bleue Rosé Wins “Best Wine for On-Premise” at the 2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards

10/06/2025 | The 2024 Cape Bleue Rosé from Rhone, France, wins Best Wine for On-Premise at the 2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards. Discover why this Rosé is the top choice for on-premise wine programs worldwide.

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2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards Winners Announced - Sommeliers Reveal Top Wines for On-Premise Success

10/06/2025 | The 2024 Jean-Luc Colombo Cape Bleue Rosé from Rhone, France, wins Best Wine for On-Premise at the 2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards.

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New Zealand’s Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc Wins ‘Best Value Wine for On-Premise’ in 2025 Awards

10/06/2025 | 2024 Stoneleigh Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand by Delicato Family Wines wins the “Best Value Wine for On-Premise” at the 2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards.