SommCon's Concours d'Vin & Concours d'Spirits

Sponsored by The SOMM Journal & Tasting Panel Magazine

SommCon’s wine and spirits competition series, called “Concours,” is presented in partnership with The SOMM Journal and The Tasting Panel Magazine. Concours d’Spirits and Concours d’Vin are impartial competitions of domestic and international wines and spirits. Entries are judged blind by a jury of beverage professionals and leaders within the wine and spirits industries. The blind judging format ensures that all competition submissions are treated uniformly and fairly.

2025 Competition Key Dates

Entry Deadline

September 5

Product Received by Deadline

September 12

Judging

TBD

Winners Circle

TBD

Winner's Circle

Medals are awarded in each category:

The SOMM Journal Award of Excellence, Double Gold, Gold, and Silver

View the 2024 Concours d’Spirits and Concours d’Vin  Winners

Winners receive print and digital exposure to trade buyers through placements in The SOMM Journal, The Tasting Panel, SommCon, and SommGo
Physical medals with bottle ribbons and electronic medals for digital promotion are included for all winners at no additional fee
Bonus opportunities for enhanced exposure during SommCon 2025 with special recognition on the show floor
Press release announcing winners distributed after event with template provided to winners for individual distribution
All medal winners featured during Winner's Circle tasting for industry buyers during SommCon 2025 conference
Opportunities to participate as content partner on SommGo through online education, discussions, and brand and product spotlights

Enter the 2025 Competition Today to Save!

Concours-d'Spirits

$300

Per entry through June 15

$325 per entry beginning June 16

$365 per entry beginning September 1

Concours-d'Vin

$125

Per entry through June 15

$145 per entry beginning June 16

$175 per entry beginning September 1