Early
Deadline
January 20, 2027
Judging
Date
May 24, 2027
Winners
Announced
June 10, 2027
Sommeliers Choice Awards—the only wine competition that focuses on the trade requirements of the on-premise establishments such as restaurants, hotels, clubs and bars. Judged by a panel of leading sommeliers, wine directors and buyers, this competition rewards the best wines out there.
Being a winner of Sommeliers Choice Awards carries a number of significant benefits. The major advantage here is to be featured in the Top 100 On-Premise Wines List.

Top 100 wines celebrates and promotes the 100 top wines at the Sommeliers Choice Awards. The wines are selected by leading sommeliers, bar-managers and on-premise buyers of USA and can be used as a practical tool to bridge the gaps in your existing wine portfolio and to boost on-premise wine sales.
The other benefits of being a SCA winner
> Get recognized across the wine industry by raising the profile of your wine.
> SCA is the only platform which lets you reach a large group of influential trade professionals.
> Boost your sales in the important US wine market
> Promote your awards in key international markets
> Increase awareness of your brand in the media via editorial and press coverage for award-winning wines
> Prominent listing on the SCA website
> Strong social media marketing support
> Special promotional logos and stickers for wine bottles
These benefits are exclusively for the winners of the Sommeliers Choice Awards, so what are you waiting for? Get your wines in front of the best sommeliers of the US.
Enter the 2027 Sommeliers Choice Awards for expert evaluation from sommeliers and on-premise wine buyers. Receive detailed scores, practical feedback on how to improve, market and sell your wines, and see who judged them—with insights into channel fit and serving suggestions.