Judged at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, FIU, January 18 – 20, 2020 Best of Show Winners Score Winery Proprietary/Special Designation AVA Vintage Sugg Retail Sparkling 95 Mumm Napa Brut Prestige, Extended Tirage Napa Valley NV $34 White 95 Castello di Amorosa Gewurztraminer Anderson Valley 2018 $28 Red 95 Papapietro Perry Winery […]
The 13th annual American Fine Wine Competition (AFWC) and “Sipping Trough America’’ event is right around the corner. Te AFWC judging will be Jan. 19-20th at FIU’s Chaplin School in North Miami. Thirty-two judges will determine best of class and best of show winners over the weekend by tasting over 850 wines from several states, […]
This article was translated from Italian to English via Google Translate. Translation accuracy is not guaranteed. What is the American Fine Wine Competition, but above all, what do we know about American wines? American wines are not particularly famous and known in our country; one always has the feeling of having to face very alcoholic, […]
It is with great pleasure that I reveal to you, my fellow wine lovers, the results of the 12th Annual American Fine Wine Competition! As many of you know (especially if you’re on Facebook or Instagram), the judging process took place last month at Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality. My fellow judges and I spent two solid days […]
Sipping on extraordinary wines while giving back is the perfect pairing. Now in its 11th year, the American Fine Wine Competition invites 200 wineries from around the country to compete for the coveted title of America’s best. The winners will be celebrated (and consumed) May 5 at Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale during the AFWC Charity Gala to […]
The American Fine Wine Competition, with the support and encouragement of FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, is establishing the Chip Cassidy Endowment Fund in recognition of his dedication to FIU’s students and alumni, as well as his invaluable contributions to the wine industry. The fund will support […]
Wednesday, March 1 at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum Don’t miss the upcoming American Fine Wine Competition (AFWC) Wine Carnival & Consumer Challenge! The wine-filled fun event takes place Wednesday, March 1 at Boca Raton Children’s Museum. Take a break at this cool indoor/outdoor event, and have fun testing your “Wine Skills” at wine-themed carnival booths like Ring the Wine Bottle, […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Oregon brands Alexana Winery and Chehalem Wines and Washington state’s Kestrel Vintners and Tenor Wines starred recently at the 10th annual American Fine Wine Invitational as Pacific Northwest representation increased at the prestigious South Florida judging. Second-generation winemaker Wynne Peterson-Nedry earned the title of best white wine with her Chehalem Wines 2015 Wind Ridge Block […]
Every wine competition has its own unique shtick. Some are focused on specific varietals or regional specialties; while others are concentrated on wines from around the globe at different price points. For these reasons, it’s very rare to find a large-scale competition that is solely focused on high-end wines. An exception to this rule is […]
Judges smelled, swirled and sipped a record 766 wines at the American Fine Wine Competition, South Florida’s home-grown national wine event now in its seventh year. Wines from California dominated the competition judged Jan. 19-20, including the four Best of Show categories; but there were surprises this year when a red wine from Delaplane Cellars […]