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
BEST IN CLASS
Best Cabernet Sauvignon
2017 HEARTCRAFT Cabernet Sauvignon,
Napa Valley, USA
ALCOHOL: Retail Price: $25
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Best Non-Bordeaux Blend
2017 Rosso,
California, USA
ALCOHOL: Retail Price: $15
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Best Petite Sirah
2016 La Presa Vineyard Petite Sirah,
Santa Barbara, USA
ALCOHOL: Retail Price: $50
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Best Pinot Noir
2016 Estate Pinot Noir,
Russian River Valley, USA
ALCOHOL: Retail Price: $25
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Best Rosé
2018 Estate Rosato di Sangiovese,
St. Helena, Napa Valley, USA
ALCOHOL: Retail Price: $25
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Best Sangiovese
2016 Sangiovese,
Temecula, CA
ALCOHOL: Retail Price: $44
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Best Sauvignon Blanc
2018 Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough, New Zeland
ALCOHOL: Retail Price: $17
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Best Shiraz
2018 Tide Chaser Shiraz,
Langhorne, Australia
ALCOHOL: Retail Price: $17
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Best Tempranillo
2015 Tempranillo,
Umpqua Valley, USA
ALCOHOL: Retail Price: $24
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Best Zinfandel
2016 Old Gold Zinfandel,
Monterey, USA
ALCOHOL: Retail Price: $48
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Best Brut
NV Cuvée Brut,
California, USA
ALCOHOL: Retail Price: $25
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BEST IN SHOW
BEST IN CLASS
Best Vodka
Wheatley Vodka,
Kentucky, USA
ALCOHOL: 41%
RETAIL PRICE: $20
Best Gin
Sakurao Gin Hamagou,
Hiroshima, Japan
ALCOHOL: 47%
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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%
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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%
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Best Cocktail Mixer
Taste of Florida Spicy Bloody Mary Mix,
Florida, USA
ALCOHOL: 0%
RETAIL PRICE: $6