2026 North Carolina Wine Competition

Entry Deadline: July 1, 2026
Categories: Wine Competitions
North Carolina Wine Competition
Venue / Location

North Carolina

General Information

Judging – July 15-16, 2026

Only wines produced in NC and using 75% NC grown fruit may be entered into this competition.

Categories
Cider
Fruit
Mead
Muscadine – Black/Red
Muscadine – Dessert
Muscadine – Rose/Blush
Muscadine – Sparkling
Muscadine – White
Orange Wine
Vinifera/Hybrid – Dessert
Vinifera/Hybrid – Red
Vinifera/Hybrid – Rose/Blush
Vinifera/Hybrid – Sparkling
Vinifera/Hybrid – White

Entry Fees

Per Entry Fee – $35.00 online/offline (paper)

Shipping Address / Drop Off Location

Windsor Run Cellars
ATTN: NC Wine Competition
6531 Windsor Road
Hamptonville, NC 27020
(336) 468-9274

Please send (2)Two 750 ml bottles or (3) Three 375 ml

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Double Gold, Gold, Silver, and Bronze
Judges evaluate entries using the American Wine Society 20-point scale:
Appearance – 3 points max
Aroma – 6 points max
Taste – 6 points max
Finish – 3 points max
Overall – 2 points max
Total Score 20 points max

Garlic Bulbs

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