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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

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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

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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

Acquiesce Winery

 

2021

Carol Shelton
Carol Shelton Wines

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2020

Diane Wilson

Wilson Artisan Wineries

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2019

Jamie Benziger
Imagery Estate Winery

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2018

Diane Wilson

Wilson Artisan Wineries

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2017

Melanie Natoli

Cana Vineyards and Winery
and

Aimée Sunseri

Nichelini Family Winery and

New Clairvaux Vineyard

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2016

Vicki Orr and Céline Coquard Lenerz,
winemakers for

Wollersheim Winery 

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2015
Katie Madigan

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
and
Virginia Marie Lambrix,

VML Winery

 

2014

Sara Troxell

Galen Glen Winery

 

2013

Shauna Rosenblum

(Shauna is now with Ridge Vineyards)

Rock Wall Wine Company

 

2012

Georgetta Dane

Big House Wines

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