2026 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition (Spirits Division)

Entry Deadline: September 18, 2026
Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition (Spirits Division)

General Information

Judging – October 6-7, 2026

Sommeliers are some of the most influential stars of today’s wine and spirits industry. Sommelier Challenge entries are judged by panels of certified sommeliers that hold sway over consumer, retail and trade buying decisions.
Wine and spirits entries are judged independently in a double-blind tasting format.
Other benefits include:
– Public tastings of top award winners
– Numerical ratings for Gold and Platinum winners
– Publicity campaign on competition results
– Published reviews of Platinum winners
– Free digital medallion artwork to promote your awards

Entry Fees

Per Entry Fee – $275.00

Shipping Address / Drop Off Location

Sommelier Challenge
Attention: Rich Cook
1121 Britem Court
Vista, CA 92083

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Platinum, Gold and Silver medals are awarded, along with Best of Class and Director’s Awards.

Platinum-winning spirits are reviewed at SpiritsReviewOnline.
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