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2018 Winners

Announcing the Winners of the 4th Annual Berlin International Wine Competition!

Thanks to everyone who participated our fourth incredible year in Berlin!

300+ Submissions
18+ Countries



50+ Categories
The 4th Annual BIWC Took Place on March 4th, 2018 in Berlin

The Berlin International Wine Competition was thrilled with the quality of wine submissions that it received in our 4th year. We were proud to showcase our 300+ wine submissions from over 18 countries.

Our trade-buyer-only judging panel were delighted by the quality and diversity of the wines, and enjoyed judging the products both by their category and actual price. We are already excited for next year’s competition, slated for March of 2019 in the heart of Berlin.

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Winners
Gold Medal

All Other Red Varietals
Bird in Hand 2016 Montepulciano
Lakewood Vinyeards Lemberger 2016

All Other White Varietals 
Velenosi 2016 Reve

Arinto
Brut Charmat Process
Ca D’Abruzzo 2016 Millesimato

Cabernet Franc
Pollak Vineyards 2015 Cabernet Franc Reserve
Three Brothers 2013 Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon
Bird in Hand 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
JR Jordan River 2017 Classic Cabernet Sauvignon

Chardonnay
Bird in Hand 2017 Chardonnay
JR Jordan River 2017 Classic Chardonnay
Penns Wood Winery 2016 Chardonnay Reserve

Dry Red Table Blends
Suvla Wines Kabatepe 2015

Dry Red Table Blends Portugal
DFJ Vinhos Brigando 2016
DFJ Vinhos Cara Viva 2016 Tinto
DFJ Vinhos 2015 Storks Landing
DFJ Vinhos 2013 Sow Wine Family Blend

Fruit Wine
RAAK 2016 Romantic Touch Sour Cherry Dessert Wine

Greuner Veltinier
Domaine Baumgartner 2017 Gruner Veltiner

Malbec
Finca La Esacada 2017 Ocho y Medio Malbec
Georges Vigouroux 2017 Tuber Malbec

Pinot Gris
Three Brothers Crazy Dog 2015 Pinot Gris

Pinot Noir
Baumgartner 2015 Blauer Burgunder Grand Reserve
Sikory Estate 2016 Pinot Noir
Three Brothers Tre Fratelli 2015 Pinot Noir

Red Meritage
Georges Vigiouroux Cuvee Joelle 2017
Wine Kraft Krasia may 2012 Milla

Riesling
Lakewood Vinyeards Riesling 2016
Thirsty Owl 2016 Riesling
Thirsty Owl 2016 Semi Sweet Riesling

Rioja
Campo Viejo 2011 Gran Reserva

Rose
Babich Wines 2017 Rose Pinot Noir
Campo Viejo Tempranillo Rose 2017

Sauvignon Blanc
Babich Wines 2017 Black Label Sauvignon Blanc
Georges Vigouroux 2017 Sauvignon Blanc

Syrah/Shiraz
Kingston Estate Echelon 2015 Shiraz
Michael gill Cellars 2015 Black Tie Syrah
Nest Egg 2013 MAC Shiraz
Taylor Wines 2016 Jaraman Shiraz

Tempranillo
Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro Arzuaga 2015
Bodegas Vinedos Equitez 2013 Reserva

Touriga Nacional 
DFJ Vinhos Point West 2015