The Tasting Alliance

The Tasting Alliance Competitions welcome entries from both established brands and emerging producers, both domestic and international. Your product does not need to be commercially available to enter — we accept wines that are still in development, even if the final packaging is not yet complete. 

The competition is closed to the public; only staff and judges attend.

Yes. Entry deadlines are published each year on our website. Late entries may be accepted with an additional fee, subject to space availability.

Our panel includes sommeliers, wine writers, educators, and other respected industry professionals. All judges are selected for their experience and palate. You can view our rotating list of competition judges here. 

Judging is conducted blind, meaning judges only know the wine’s category, not its brand or producer. Wines are evaluated on their quality, balance, structure, and varietal typicity.

Wines may receive Double Gold, Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals. Best in Class, Best in Show, and Winery of the Year honors are also awarded in select categories.

Winners are notified via email and published on The Tasting Alliance website results page. You will receive official information on marketing opportunities as well as instructions for ordering medals or stickers following the competition. 

Yes! Medal winners have the option to purchase physical stickers or license the artwork for bottle printing. Please follow brand guidelines provided upon award notification.

Select winners receive media exposure through our PR campaigns and industry partners. We also encourage producers to use their awards in advertising, social media, and at trade events.

For entry assistance or general inquiries, please email hello@thetastingalliance.com. 

Archives of past winners are available on our website on the results page.