2027 WineMaker Competition
About the WineMaker International Amateur Competition
The annual WineMaker International Amateur Competition is the single largest and most diverse collection of hobby wines assembled annually under one roof. 2027 entry information CLICK HERE and 2027 Entry form click here.
Over the course of three days, experienced judging panels examine each wine using the UC Davis 20-point wine scale, evaluating appearance, aroma, taste, aftertaste, and overall impression. Wines are entered in 50 different categories and include an astonishing array of varietals and wine styles. Kit wines compete alongside fresh-grape entries in this blind tasting.
Entries are awarded gold, silver, bronze, and Best of Show medals based on the average score given by the judging panel. The Gene Spaziani Grand Champion Wine award is given to the top overall scoring wine across all categories. The Club of the Year is awarded to the club whose members won the most medals, and the Retailer of the Year and U-Vint of the Year awards are given to the winemaking supply stores whose customers outperformed other similar shops. Finally, the Winemaker of the Year award is given to the individual entrant who has the highest average score across their top five scoring wines in the competition.
View the 2027 WineMaker Competition Sponsors
Meet the 2026 WineMaker Competition Judges
Deadline to have your wine entries postmarked: March 12, 2027
Wines judged: April 23-25, 2027
Results first announced online at winemakermag.com:
May 14, 2027
All judging notes and any awards will be mailed out to entrants the week of May 18, 2027.
View Past Results of the WineMaker Competition
How to Enter
Click here for the full brochure or download our printable entry form as a PDF or as a printable JPG photo to fill it out and mail it to us.
Or complete and print this online entry form. Be sure to ship out/postmark your entry by March 12, 2027.
Send your completed entry form and wine to:
Invisible Mountain Media, LLC
c/o Hardpack Distributors
116 Hills Court
East Dorset, VT 05253 USA
Key Dates
March 12, 2027
Postmarked Deadline
April 23-25, 2027
Wines are judged
May 14, 2027
Live online announcement of top winners followed by full results posted to Winemakermag.com. Judging notes and any awards will be mailed out to entrants the week of May 18,2027.
Important Links & Downloads
2027 WineMaker Competition Sponsors –click here or download here
2027 WineMaker Competition Brochure:
2027 WineMaker Competition Entry Form
Download PDF | Download JPG | Register Online