LAS VEGAS – The 2018 Global Wine Awards (GWA) in Las Vegas is now accepting applications for the inaugural international wine awards competition. The GWA platform is designed to crown the top wines from around the world with industry acknowledgement and a distinguished medal, awarded from industry experts. Entries must be received by June 11th, 2018. https://globalwineawards.co/
A world-class judging panel consisting of Master Sommeliers, Masters of Wine, Winemakers, Journalists, Trade Experts, and Wine Educators will judge the wines from June 18-20 at Tropicana Las Vegas with a dedicated point system. The judging process will be 100% double blind from the preliminary rounds (bronze, silver, gold) all the way to the final sweepstakes (best of show) process. All varietals – single species grapes and multiple species hybrid grapes are welcome to enter.
“We are pleased to announce our first Global Wine Awards taking place this year in Las Vegas and look forward to a myriad of wine varietals represented from across the globe,” said Eddie Rivkin, CEO/Executive Director of Global Wine Awards. “Las Vegas is an incredible city and one of the premiere travel designations in the world known for its fine-dining restaurants and chefs, unique eateries and vibrant wine culture. Hosting the Global Wine Awards here was an easy decision, they are a perfect fit” he said.
The 2018 Global Wine Awards is presented by Food & Beverage Magazine (12 million monthly readers); The medal winners will be announced and showcased in several issues of Food & Beverage Magazine starting July 2018.
“In addition to receiving one of a kind decorative medals, our winners will be included in an extensive visibility program, including a detailed press distribution campaign to industry trades, and will also be showcased to a variety of distributors and industry experts in Las Vegas,” said Rivkin.
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Eddie Rivkin CEO/Executive Director of Global Wine Awards resides in Las Vegas. Global Wine Awards presented by Food & Beverage Magazine will debut its wine award program in June 2018. The final deadline for receipt of entries is June 8, 2018-please go to website to review entry in detail. https://globalwineawards.co/entry/
The company launched its first liquor awards program in 2017 with Global Spirits Awards in Las Vegas. The second annual Global Spirits Awards is set for judging July 10-13, 2018. Entries are due July 2, 2018 at https://globalspiritawards.co/entry/