Two K Farms Cidery and Winery 2022 Bubbly Riesling Takes Top Honors November 15, 2024 — Winners have been announced in the 2024 Harvest Challenge Wine Competition. After two spirited days of judging,Two K Farms Cidery and Winery 2022 Bubbly Riesling took the top prize. It was also awarded Best of Show Sparkling Wine. Coming in at 97 points, judges praised the wine for its “Mouth watering citrus and honeysuckle”; “Lingering tropical finish”; and “Perfect bubbles.” They also called it “Well balanced.” With a record number of entries from across the globe, the Harvest Challenge bases judging on a group of vineyards (or even vines) from the same region, belonging to a specific appellation and sharing the same type of soil, weather conditions and grapes that combine to give personality to the wine. In other competitions, terroir is ignored. At the Harvest Challenge, judges taste wines alongside other wines of the same appellation. W

The 2024 Olympics will take place in Paris, France, one of the most iconic wine regions in the world, and is a fantastic opportunity for wineries to boost sales and engage customers. With the event right around the corner, here are some fun and practical ways to make the most of this global spectacle. These tips will help you create both in-person and virtual experiences that can drive wine sales and create memorable interactions. 1. Host an Open Night Ceremony: “Open the Bottle Night” Align your event with the Olympic opening ceremony and invite your audience to open a special bottle of your wine. Use email campaigns and social media to spread the word. Encourage participants to share photos and videos on social media with a specific hashtag, such as #OpenTheBottleNight or #SipForGold. Organize a live virtual toast via Zoom or Instagram Live, inviting a local athlete or wine expert to lead the toast and share a few words about your wines and the 2024 Olympics. Enhance the

One of the larger industry trends reflected here at LibDib is the proliferation of craft tequila and mezcal brands. These brands have amazing stories behind them and we love supporting small importers and distilleries. So do our retail, bar and restaurant customers throughout our 15 states.   Here’s a sample of a few of the most amazing craft tequila and mezcal brands: Black Sheep Tequila: For spirits connoisseurs craving a taste for something new, yet extraordinarily steeped in tradition, Black Sheep Tequila provides a line of tequilas produced entirely from the labor-intensive, centuries-old, hands-on process. This tequila is sourced from only the highest-quality 100 percent Weber Blue Agave and is traditionally handcrafted to create the perfect balance of flavors. Additive free, Black Sheep shares clean unique styles of tequila, including the famous Still Strength Aged 15 Year Extra Añejo, Barrel Strength Extra Añejo, Extra Añejo, Añejo, Reposa

JUNE 24, 2024 – Experience Rosé, a wine competition that focuses exclusively on expressions of pink wine — sweet, dry and sparkling — has announced results of the 2024 contest. Taking top prize this year is Breathless WInes’ NV Brut Rosé, which judges described as “Toasty, nutty”; “raspberry and exotic spice”; “elegant, balanced with a long finish.” In addition to Best of Show, the wine also took honors as Best Domestic Sparkling. “This wine is a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. This blending brings out the best of all three varieties and complexity to the finished wine,” says winemaker Penny Gadd-Coster. “Flavors of white cherry, lime and watermelon all wrapped up with an elegant style of Rosé. The fine mousse brings a creaminess that adds to the elegance in the mouthfeel of this beautifully crafted wine. I always want the grapes to be featured, but also give a nod to tradit

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Vinoshipper Releases 2nd Annual Craft Wine Direct Sales Report: Vinoshipper, the nation’s largest Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) wine shipping platform with more than 3,000 clients, released its second annual report today that shows a unique and optimistic perspective on direct sales across 47 states...

JULY 10, 2023 – Experience Rosé, a wine competition that focuses exclusively on expressions of pink wine — sweet, dry and sparkling — has announced results of the 2023 contest. Taking top prize this year is Sonoma-Cutrer’s 2019 Grand Brut Rosé sparkling wine (99 points). Judges’ praise included: “bursts of flavor”; “crisp pomegranate and strawberry”; and “lingering finish.” In addition to Best of Show, the wine also took honors as Best Domestic Sparkling.  Mercer Estates Small Lot Rosé (99 pts.) was awarded Best Domestic Dry Rosé; judges described the entry’s “lively mouth”; “floral, rose petals”; and “seamless transition from nose to tongue.” Best International Dry Rosé honors went to Taylors Wines Taylor Made Rosé of Pinot Noir (97 pts.). Judges’ notes included: “really balanced”; “nice mid-palate&rdquo

The Rosé Was Flowing at the Rosé Competition 2022

Ft. Lauderdale, FL – (May 16, 2022) – THE Rosé Competition 2022, is excited to announce the results of our competition, held at the Ft. Lauderdale Woman’s Club, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Saturday, […]

The Rosé Competiti­on on May 14th, 2022 Calls for Entries!

Ft. Lauderdale, FL – March 15 – Established in 2013, THE Rosé Competition was the first wine competition in the United States to seek out the best and most compelling […]