
International Women's Wine Competition
Judging
May 12th - 13th, 2026
Early Entry Discount
Enter by April 17th
LAST DAY TO ENTER
April 29th
Product must arrive at
Express Wine Delivery by 5 p.m. May 1st
3 Ways Medal Winners Will Benefit
1. Insight into Women Wine Buyers
Discover what women truly enjoy in a wine. Expert female judges evaluate each entry, offering credibility that can influence both purchasing decisions and retail or judging outcomes. Their preferences reflect the tastes of a powerful consumer segment.
2. Increased Visibility & Media Exposure
Medal-winning wines gain valuable exposure. Judges include respected professionals from traditional wine media and social media, amplifying awareness through reviews, recommendations, and online engagement.
3. Powerful PR & Bragging Rights
A medal provides a strong marketing advantage—perfect for press releases, shelf talkers, websites, and sales conversations. Recognition from a women-led competition adds distinction and authenticity to your brand story.
About Our Women Judges
Our judging panel includes an exceptional group of highly trained, respected professional women from the wine industry and wine media—each of whom approaches this responsibility with seriousness, expertise, and integrity. Their collective influence can have far-reaching effects on wine consumers and purchasing decisions. Discover which wines best suit their palates.
Each entry crafted by a Woman Winemaker is eligible for the Best Women Winemaker Award. Explore our comprehensive list of celebrated winemakers below. Please email us your winemaker's name by clicking the email icon link.
Wishing you the best of luck!
Debra Del Fiorentino, Owner / Founder
celebrating our BEST WOMeN WINEMAKERs:
2025 Best Woman
Winemaker's
Carol Shelton
Carol Shelton Wines
Also Best Woman Winemaker 2024, 2021

Diane Wilson
Wilson Artison Wineries
Also Best Woman Winemaker 2020, 2018
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Join the ranks of excellence!
Awarded for Best Woman Winemakers:
2024
Carol Shelton
Carol Shelton Wines
2023
Aimée Sunseri, Winemaker
New Clairvaux Vineyard / Nichelini Family Winery
2022
Susan Tipton
2021
Carol Shelton
Carol Shelton Wines
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2020
Diane Wilson
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2019
Jamie Benziger
Imagery Estate Winery
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2018
Diane Wilson
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2017
Melanie Natoli
Aimée Sunseri
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2016
Vicki Orr and Céline Coquard Lenerz,
winemakers for
​
2015
Katie Madigan
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
and
Virginia Marie Lambrix,
2014
Sara Troxell
2013
(Shauna is now with Ridge Vineyards)
Rock Wall Wine Company
2012
Georgetta Dane
Big House Wines
