2026 Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge – Wine Division

Entry Deadline:

February 5, 2026

Categories:

Wine Competitions

General Information

Judging – February 18-19, 2026

The Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge was established, in conjunction with LA beverage professionals, to highlight the best of the best wine & spirits producers in the world. Our panel of esteemed judges include winemakers, distillers, sommeliers, beverage trade and media.

The mission is to introduce those elite producers to the Southern California market of consumers, one of the largest in the country.
Categories
Blush and Rose Wines
Boxed Wines
Cannabis Infused
Canned Wines
Cider
Distilled Beverages
Fortified Wines
Fruit Wines, Vermouth and Other Wine types
Late Harvest and Dessert Wines
Low Carb, Low Calorie, Low Alcohol
Native American and Hybrid Wines
Non Alcoholic
Red Wines
Sake
Sparkling Wines
Spritzers and other wine types
White Wines

Shipping Address / Drop Off Location

LA Invitational Wine Competition
C/O Express Wine Delivery
7970 Cameron Dr.
Windsor, CA. 95492

An official entry shall consist of 4 bottle, each bottle no less than 750ml in volume. For containers larger than 1 liter in volume, please send two units. Entries such as a dessert wine, bottled in 375ml bottles, 6 bottles are needed. If packaged in containers less than 375ml, you must send a minimum of 8 bottles/cans.

Wine shipments must arrive at Express Wine Delivery by Feb. 9, 2026.

Entry Fees

Per Entry Fee – $80.00 online 10/10/2025 to 1/28/2026
Per Entry Fee – $90.00 online From 1/29/2026 to 2/5/2026

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Please note that Gold and above winners will be receiving medals automatically.

Digital awards will be available on the website for all winners to use as they choose for individual award promotion. (websites, social media, advertising, etc.)

Contact Information

Venue Location

Sonoma County Fairgrounds
1450 Bennett Valley Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95404