New York International Wine Competition & New York International Spirits Competition
Special Flat Rate European Shipping Program
Attention European Producers! The New York International Wine Competition and New York International Spirits Competition are proud to announce an exclusive flat rate European shipping program. Submit your entries, ship your samples from Europe at a special consolidated rate, and let the world’s trade buyers blind taste your wines and spirits.
🏆 What Winners Receive
Winners receive:
- Physical medals and certificates
- Digital images of their medals for use in marketing materials, social media, and promotions
- Opportunity to purchase medal stickers or a medal license for use directly on bottles and packaging
- Top winners are showcased with our international media partners in their published magazine results, including Global Drinks Intel and Cheers Magazine/Beverage Dynamics
Top winners are also featured across the Professor Media Group, including the Alcohol Professor website and its sister sites — reaching over 220,000 monthly visitors
What Sets the New York International Wine & Spirits Competitions Apart
The New York International Wine Competition and New York International Spirits Competition are built on a foundation of real trade credibility:
- All judges are real trade buyers — sommeliers, importers, distributors, and on/off-premise buyers
- Blind tasting by category and price point — ensuring fair, unbiased evaluation
- Your wines or spirits do NOT need to be sold in the United States to enter — international producers are welcome
- Winning a medal from a competition judged by real buyers carries authentic market value
Competition Details & Shipping Rates
There is no limit to how many entries you may submit to either competition. Entry fees and shipping fees are two separate charges. Entry fees are paid directly to the competition at time of registration. Shipping fees are invoiced separately once your shipment is confirmed.
NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
Enter at: www.nyiwinecompetition.com
| Entry & Shipping Details | Cost (USD) |
| Entry fee per wine | $100 per entry |
| Minimum entries for shipping program | 3 entries (6 sample bottles) |
| Samples required per entry | 2 bottles |
| Flat rate shipping — 6-bottle box (up to 3 entries) | $300 |
| Flat rate shipping — 12-bottle box (up to 6 entries) | $450 |
| 6+ entries | Additional shipping per 6 or 12-bottle box |
Shipping fees are separate from and in addition to entry fees. For 6 or more entries, additional shipping will be charged based on the number of 6 or 12-bottle boxes required.
NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS COMPETITION
Enter at: www.nyispiritscompetition.com
| Entry & Shipping Details | Cost (USD) |
| Entry fee per spirit | $300 per entry |
| Minimum entries for shipping program | 2 entries (4 sample bottles) |
| Samples required per entry | 2 bottles |
| Flat rate shipping — 6-bottle box (up to 3 entries) | $300 |
| Flat rate shipping — 12-bottle box (up to 6 entries) | $450 |
| 6+ entries | Additional shipping per 6 or 12-bottle box |
Shipping fees are separate from and in addition to entry fees. For 6 or more entries, additional shipping will be charged based on the number of 6 or 12-bottle boxes required.
Shipping Logistics & Deadline
Sample Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026
All sample bottles must be received at our European logistics partner by March 13th. Please plan your shipment to ensure timely delivery.
Ship Samples To:
Hillebrand Gori France
Entrepôt Transit
11 rue Louis & Gaston Chevrolet
21200 Vignoles, France
Logistics Contacts:
Katerina Serova — katerina.serova@hillebrandgori.com
Paul-Emile Chevalier — paulemile.chevalier@hillebrandgori.com
Please note: The producer/exporter is responsible for all shipping charges to the Hillebrand Gori France warehouse. Once you confirm your shipment, we will send you a separate invoice for the flat rate shipping program costs along with full export invoice instructions.
Liability: The New York International Spirits Competition, the New York International Wine Competition, and Hillebrand Gori are not responsible for any damaged bottles in transit to the Hillebrand Gori France warehouse or to the US warehouse for the competitions.
How the Shipping Program Works
- Register and submit your entries at nyiwinecompetition.com or nyispiritscompetition.com
- Ship your sample bottles from Europe using our flat rate consolidated shipping program
- 2 sample bottles are required per entry
- If you win, medals and certificates will be shipped to you — along with digital medal images for your marketing materials
Enter Today and Let the World’s Trade Buyers Discover Your Wines & Spirits.
www.nyiwinecompetition.com | www.nyispiritscompetition.com
Contact Information
Competition Enquiries:
NYI Wine Competition: info@nyiwinecompetition.com
NYI Spirits Competition: info@nyispiritscompetition.com
Shipping Programme Contact:
Email: marketing@nyispiritscompetition.com
WhatsApp (USA): +1 (201) 747-7111