The New York World Wine & Spirits Competition in Review
Check out details, trends, and past year’s top winners.
The 2019 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition was held at the Melrose Ballroom from August 21st to August 22nd. The 2019 Competition featured spirits and wine entries from all over the world.
BEST IN SHOW - WINE
BEST IN CLASS - WINE
Best Cabernet Sauvignon
Ca'Momi HEARTCRAFT Cabernet Sauvignon,
Napa Valley, USA
VINTAGE: 2017
RETAIL PRICE: $25
Best Non-Bordeaux Blend
Ca'Momi Rosso,
California, USA
VINTAGE: 2017
RETAIL PRICE: $15
Best Petite Sirah
Cholame Vineyard La Presa Vineyard Petite Sirah,
Santa Barbara, USA
VINTAGE: 2016
RETAIL PRICE: $50
Best Pinot Noir
Rodney Strong Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir,
Russian River Valley, USA
VINTAGE: 2016
RETAIL PRICE: $25
Best Rosé
Benessere Vineyards Estate Rosato di Sangiovese,
St. Helena, Napa Valley, USA
VINTAGE: 2018
RETAIL PRICE: $25
Best Sangiovese
Bella Vista Winery Sangiovese,
Temecula, CA
VINTAGE: 2016
RETAIL PRICE: $44
Best Sauvignon Blanc
Mud House Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough, New Zeland
VINTAGE: 2018
RETAIL PRICE: $17
Best Shiraz
Shottesbrooke Tide Chaser Shiraz,
Langhorne, Australia
VINTAGE: 2018
RETAIL PRICE: $17
Best Tempranillo
Adega Northwest Tempranillo,
Umpqua Valley, USA
VINTAGE: 2015
RETAIL PRICE: $24
Best Zinfandel
DaVine Cellars Old Gold Zinfandel,
Monterey, USA
VINTAGE: 2016
RETAIL PRICE: $48
Best Brut
J Vineyards & Winery Cuvée Brut,
California, USA
VINTAGE: NV
RETAIL PRICE: $25
BEST IN SHOW - SPIRITS
BEST IN CLASS – SPIRITS
Best Vodka
Wheatley Vodka,
Kentucky, USA
ALCOHOL: 41%
RETAIL PRICE: $20
Best Gin
Sakurao Gin Hamagou,
Hiroshima, Japan
ALCOHOL: 47%
RETAIL PRICE:
Best Flavored Gin
Watershed Distillery Bourbon Barrel Gin,
Ohio, USA
ALCOHOL: 44%
RETAIL PRICE: $38
Best White Rum
Florida Cane El Encanto Silver Rum,
Florida, USA
ALCOHOL: 40%
RETAIL PRICE: $25
Best Dark/Gold Rum
Papa's Pilar Marquesas Blend Rum,
Caribbean
ALCOHOL: 44%
RETAIL PRICE: $47
Best Rhum Agricole
Chalong Bay Pure Series Rum,
Phuket, Thailand
ALCOHOL: 40%
RETAIL PRICE: $20
Best Silver/Gold Tequila
Azuñia Blanco Organic Tequila,
Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico
ALCOHOL: 40%
RETAIL PRICE: $35
Best Extra Añejo Tequila
Cierto Private Collection Extra Añejo Tequila,
Mexico
ALCOHOL: 40%
RETAIL PRICE: $450
Best Flavored Whiskey
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey,
California, USA
ALCOHOL: 35%
RETAIL PRICE:
Best Straight Bourbon
W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. Bourbon,
Kentucky, USA
ALCOHOL: 47.5%
RETAIL PRICE: $50
Best Small Batch Bourbon - Up to 10 Years
1792 Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon,
Kentucky, USA
ALCOHOL: 62.5%
RETAIL PRICE: $45
Best Rye Whiskey
Rabbit Hole Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey,
Kentucky, USA
ALCOHOL: 47.5%
RETAIL PRICE: $50
Best Other Whiskey
Bainbridge Yama Mizunara Cask Single Grain Whiskey,
Washington, USA
ALCOHOL: 43%
RETAIL PRICE: $525
Best Scotch
Laphroaig Quarter Cask Single Malt Scotch,
Islay, Scotland
ALCOHOL: 48%
RETAIL PRICE: $60
Best Brandy/Cognac VSOP or Equivalent
Beehive Brandy VSOP,
France
ALCOHOL: 40%
RETAIL PRICE:
Best Cocktail Mixer
Taste of Florida Spicy Bloody Mary Mix,
Florida, USA
ALCOHOL: 0%
RETAIL PRICE: $6