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2014 Winners

Announcing the Winners of the 4th Annual New York International Wine Competition!

Thanks to everyone who entered into our fourth competition in New York City!

900+ Submissions
30+ Countries



50+ Categories
The 4th Annual NYIWC Took Place on May 18, 2014 in New York City

May 18, 2014, New York, NY- In its fourth year, the New York International Wine Competition (NYIWC) welcomed close to 1000 submissions from the United States and over 30 countries.

The NYIWC is the only major international wine competition to be judged solely by trade buyers, and where each wine is judged both by its category and retail price. All participating judges have purchasing power through their stores, restaurants, distribution networks, which results in their ability to have a direct impact on competitors’ brand sales, and evaluate the wines on the basis of whether they feel they would buy them or not. You can read more about our unique judging process HERE.

Once again held at the 3 West Club in midtown Manhattan earlier this month, this year’s impressive judging panel included buyers from top retail stores, restaurants, distributors, and importers. The judges were excited by the high quantity of known wines submitted, as well as the large number of new wines looking to break into the New York and United States markets.

Adam Levy, the founder of the NYIWC stated, “This wine competition is designed for both the consumer and the trade buyer, as they both buy on quality and price. For instance, a consumer will walk into a liquor store or ask at a restaurant for the best merlot at a certain price. The trade buyer also looks at their selection and will buy wines based upon the best value by category and price. Why should we not judge wine that way in our competition as well?”

Wines landing on these shelves are carrying awards designated as Double Gold, Gold, Silver, or Bronze. Not every bottle entered received a medal, as is common practice with many other competitions. A Bronze medal indicates it is something a judge would buy; Silver medals designate the spirit that judges really liked; Gold medals are affixed to brands that the judging panel believed was worth promoting to their customers. Double Gold is an amazing wine for its category and price.

The judges from the NYIWC take great pride in not being a “Medal Factory” like other wine competitions where over 80% of those who submit win a medal. We affectionately refer to it at “Third Grade Soccer,” where everyone who participates wins a medal. This year less than 30% of those who submitted won a medal. Our experienced judges take their duties seriously and perform them honorably.

The 4th Annual New York International Wine Competition will be held May 17-18th 2014.

The 5th Annual New York International Spirits Competition will be held October 19-20th.

The 4th Annual New York International Beer Competition will be held February 8th 2015.

Please also view our weekly updates on the liquor industry at the Alcohol Professor. Written for the trade and the enlightened consumer.

Winners
Gold Medal

Brut – 0.51-1.5% Residual Sugar (Charmat Process)
Undurraga Brut NV

Carbonated Red
Barokes Bubbly Cabernet Shiraz Merlot Bin 171

Cabernet Sauvignon – California $40.01 and higher
Broken Earth Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Cabernet Sauvignon – California $20.01 – $40.00
Chamard  Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Carbonated Rose
Barokes Bubbly Rose

Carmenere – Chile
Luma Chequen Carmenere 2012

Dry Red Blends – Chile $30.00 and Lower
Tricky (Rabbit) Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah 2012

Dry Red Blends – Other
Artesana Tannat-Merlot 2011
Mey Icki Buz Buzbag Reserv 2010

France AOC
Andre Lurton Chateau Bonnet White  2013

Greece – Red
Megapanou Erythros Agiorgitiko 2011

Malbec
Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Classico 2013
Barefoot Malbec
Gata Flora Malbec 2013

Petite Sirah – California
Bogle Vineyards Petite Sirah 2012
Pinot Noir
Geyser Peak Winery Pluto’s Fury Pinot Noir 2012

Portugal Vinho Regional Red
Portada Winemaker’s Selection 2012

Shiraz – Australia $20.00 and Lower
Jacob’s Creek Reserve Shiraz 2012
Kingston Estate Shiraz 2012

Spain DO Red
Vina Mayor Reserva 2009

Syrah
Manny O Discipulus Syrah 2012

Sparkling Muscat (Charmat Process)
Martini NV

Register Now

We invite you to register for the NYIWC online, or use the downloadable form below to submit your wine.