24th Annual Wine Star Awards Ceremony
- Cocktail Reception (1:03)
- Introduction (5:50)
- American Wine Legend: Carolyn Wente (7:45)
- Sommelier of the Year: Jhonel Faelnar (6:04)
- Retailer of the Year: 3 Parks Wine Shop (6:09)
- Importer of the Year: Prestige Wine Imports (6:16)
- Distiller of the Year: George Dickel (6:33)
- Wine Executive of the Year: Christian Wylie (9:40)
- Lifetime Achievement: Joseph E. Gallo (8:08)
- Innovator of the Year (Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine (4:42)
- Social Visionary of the Year: Carlton McCoy (7:26)
- Wine Region of the Year: Charlottesville, Virginia (4:44)
- New World Winery of the Year: Antigal Winery & Estates (4:40)
- European Winery of the Year: Ca’ del Bosco (5:52)
- American Winery of the Year: Black Stallion Estate Winery (6:00)
- Winemaker of the Year: Alessio Planeta (6:37)
- Person of the Year: John Sutton (8:15)
Previous Years
2022 Winners
- Cocktail Reception (0:55)
- Introduction (5:39)
- Spirit Brand of the Year: Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin (8:08)
- Social Visionary of the Year: The Hue Society (6:23)
- Innovators of the Year: Anita Oberholster, Tom Collins, Elizabeth Tomasino (4:33)
- Sommelier/Wine Director of the Year: Tonya Pitts (4:47)
- Marketplace of the Year: ReserveBar (6:40)
- Lifetime Achievement Award: William Foley (9:39)
- Wine Executive of the Year: Nicholas Miller (8:12)
- Importer of the Year: Pacific Highway Wines (5:10)
- Wine Region of the Year: Abruzzo, Italy (5:08)
- Winemaker of the Year: Nicole Hitchcock (7:10)
- New World Winery of the Year: Zuccardi Valle de Uco (5:00)
- European Winery of the Year: Domaines Ott (6:15)
- American Winery of the Year: Hope Family Wines (7:34)
- American Wine Legend: Randy Ullom (10:59)
- Person of the Year: Jeff O’Neill (8:12)
2021 Winners
- Cocktail Reception (0:57)
- Introduction (6:29)
- Lifetime Achievement: Dr. Nicolás Catena Zapata (8:12)
- Retailer / Marketplace of the Year: Vivino (4:20)
- Spirit Brand / Distiller of the Year: Disaronno (7:17)
- Importer of the Year: Santa Margherita USA (5:42)
- Sommelier / Wine Director of the Year: Yannick Benjamin (8:19)
- Social Visionary of the Year: House Wine (4:45)
- Innovator of the Year: Coravin (5:12)
- Wine Executive of the Year: Eugenia Keegan (5:56)
- Wine Region of the Year: Santa Barbara County, CA (5:22)
- New World Winery of the Year: Henschke (4:34)
- Winemaker of the Year: Fred Merwarth (6:59)
- European Winery of the Year: Villa Sparina (6:49)
- Beverage Brand of the Year: High Noon (6:31)
- American Winery of the Year: Josh Cellars (6:53)
- American Wine Legend: David S. Stare (7:13)
- Person of the Year: Marc D. Taub (15:19)
2020 Winners
In 2021, for the first time ever, Wine Enthusiast’s 2020 Wine Star Awards ceremony was entirely virtual. Below, watch videos of the winners and visit the digital hall of fame:
2019 Winners
- Cocktail Reception (1:04)
- Introduction (4:13)
- Philanthropy Award: The Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation (5:55)
- Winery Experience of the Year: Vik (6:19)
- Spirit Brand / Distiller of the Year: Nonino (5:32)
- Retailer of the Year: Wine.com (5:37)
- Innovator of the Year: Oregon Solidarity (5:06)
- Importer of the Year: Maisons Marques & Domaines USA Inc (7:51)
- Sommelier / Beverage Director of the Year: Laura Maniec-Fiorvanti, MS (4:05)
- Wine Region of the Year: Sonoma County, CA (5:45)
- Lifetime Achievement: Francis Ford Coppola (12:13)
- Wine & Culture Award: Hampton Water (10:09)
- New World Winery of the Year: Trapiche (6:05)
- European Winery of the Year: Tasca d’Almerita (7:18)
- American Winery of the Year: Bogle Vineyards (7:29)
- Winemaker of the Year: Dave Phinney (6:47)
- Wine Executive of the Year: Bob Torkelson (6:58)
- Social Visionary of the Year: International Wineries for Climate Action (7:20)
- Person of the Year: Linda Reiff (7:55)
- After Party (0:44)
- 20 Years of Wine Star Awards (6:53)
2018 Winners
- Cocktail Reception (1:26)
- Introduction (6:59)
- American Wine Legend: Warren Winiarski (9:39)
- Cocktail Legend: Dale DeGroff (8:11)
- Spirit Brand/Distiller of the Year: Diplomático Rum (5:43)
- Importer of the Year: Cape Classics (6:31)
- Winemaker of the Year: Adam Mettler (5:38)
- Sommelier/Wine Director of the Year: June Rodil, MS (5:32)
- Retailer of the Year: Wally’s Wine & Spirits (5:27)
- Lifetime Achievement: Mel Dick (12:05)
- Wine Region of the Year: Champagne, France (6:30)
- Innovator of the Year: Terry Wheatley (6:53)
- New World Winery of the Year: Bodega Garzón (6:44)
- European Winery of the Year: González Byass (5:50)
- American Winery of the Year: Riboli Family of San Antonio Winery (8:46)
- Wine Executive of the Year: Alex Ryan (7:24)
- Social Visionary of the Year: Deborah Brenner (10:14)
- Person of the Year: Bill Newlands (10:59)
2017 Winners
- Cocktail Reception (1:06)
- Introduction (02:29)
- Hero Award: Barry Biermann and Tony Gossner (02:40)
- American Wine Pioneer: Nicolaus “Nicky” Hahn (07:49)
- Mixologist of the Year: Sother Teague (06:00)
- Spirit Brand of the Year: Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal (05:05)
- Brewery of the Year: Founders Brewing Co. (06:24)
- Retailer of the Year: Safeway (04:59)
- Importer of the Year: VINTUS (07:09)
- Winemaker of the Year: Christophe Baron (05:30)
- Wine Executive of the Year: Roger Nabedian (08:02)
- Sommelier of the Year: Chris Tanghe, MS (05:36)
- Wine Region of the Year: Southwest France (06:03)
- New World Winery of the Year: Vasse Felix (07:07)
- European Winery of the Year: Fontanafredda (07:04)
- American Winery of the Year: Kendall-Jackson Winery (06:36)
- Innovator of the Year: Bruce Hunter (05:33)
- Lifetime Achievement: Bob & Roger Trinchero (10:17)
- Person of the Year: Jim Clerkin (10:29)
2016 Winners
- Cocktail Hour (1:07)
- Introduction (4:29)
- Special Perfomance: Darren and Chuck Criss (8:26)
- American Wine Legend: Jerry Lohr (8:26)
- Spirit Brand of the Year: Wild Turkey (5:37)
- Mixologists of the Year:
- Lynnette Marrero and Ivy Mix (5:30)
- Brewery of the Year: Firestone Walker Brewing Company (4:20)
- Retailer of the Year: Raleyís Family of Fine Stores (5:26)
- Importer of the Year: Frederick Wildman & Sons, Ltd. (4:56)
- Sommelier / Wine Director: Jason L. Smith MS (5:20)
- Special Tribute: Morley Safer (5:20)
- Winery Executive of the Year: Michael Clarke (5:57)
- Wine Region of the Year: Willamette Valley, Oregon (5:21)
- New World Winery of the Year: Kim Crawford (4:51)
- European Winery of the Year: Weingut R&A Pfaffl (6:14)
- American Winery of the Year: Bonterra Organic Vineyards (6:17)
- Winemaker of the Year: Andrea Mullineux (6:08)
- Lifetime Achievement Award: William J. Deutsch (10:51)
- Person of the Year: Wayne E. Chaplin (15:09)
2015 Winners
- Cocktail Hour (1:13)
- Introduction (5:46)
- Wine & Culture: Legend Vineyard Exclusive (9:15)
- Winemaker of the Year: Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon (8:04)
- Brewery of the Year: Dogfish Head Brewery (6:12)
- Spirit Brand of the Year: New Amsterdam (3:22)
- Wine Region of the Year: Lodi, California (7:00)
Importer of the Year: Winesellers Ltd. (6:07) - Wine Director of the Year: Helen Mackey (5:57)
- Mixologist / Brand Ambassador of the Year: Claire Smith-Warner (5:49)
- Innovator / Executive of the Year: Aurelio Montes Sr. (6:56)
- European Winery of the Year: Ferrari (7:13)
New World Winery of the Year: Viña Santa Carolina (5:16) - American Winery of the Year: JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery (4:36)
- Retailer of the Year: Costco Wholesale (5:42)
- Lifetime Achievement: Angelo Gaja (9:16)
- Person of the Year: Michael Mondavi (9:46)
2014 Winners
- Cocktail Hour (1:42)
- Introduction (6:10)
- Special Tribute: Baroness Philippine de Rothschild (4:33)
- Lifetime Achievement: Anthony J. Terlato (8:53)
- Wine Region of the Year: New York State (6:00)
- Brewery of the Year: Samuel Adams (7:16)
- Spirit Brand/Distiller of the Year: Tito’s Handmade Vodka (7:19)
- Innovator/Executive of the Year: Robert D. Torres (8:06)
- Importer of the Year: Opici Wines (5:10)
- Sommelier of the Year: Bobby Stuckey, MS (5:10)
- Mixologist of the Year: Julie Reiner (7:07)
- New World Winery of the Year: Craggy Range (5:46)
- European Winery of the Year: Château d’Esclans – Domaines Sacha Lichine – Whispering Angel (7:21)
- American Winery of the Year: Jordan Vineyard & Winery (7:44)
- Retailer of the Year: Total Wine & More (6:58)
- Winemaker of the Year: Charles Smith (7:25)
- Person of the Year: Charles Merinoff (11:39)
2013 Winners
- Introductory Remarks (7:39)
- Wine Person of the Year: Barbara Banke, Jackson Family Wines (JFW) (12:27)
- Lifetime Achievement: Gianni Zonin, Casa Vinicola Zonin (16:37)
- American Wine Legend: Peter Mondavi, Sr., Charles Krug Winery (6:40)
- Winemaker of the Year: Benoît Gouez, Moët et Chandon (8:18)
- American Winery of the Year: Rodney Strong Vineyards, Tom Klein (6:13)
- European Winery of the Year: Marquës De Riscal (10:36)
- New World Winery of the Year: Penfolds (5:36)
- Retailer of the Year: The Kroger Co., Allan Cook (8:00)
- Wine Region of the Year: Paso Robles (6:42)
- Brand Ambassador / Mixologist of the Year: Jacob Briars, Bacardi (5:49)
- Sommelier of the Year: Alpana Singh (8:06)
- Importer of the Year: Kysela Père Et Fils, Ltd., Fran Kysela (8:57)
- Spirit of the Year: Bushmills Irish Whiskey, Colum Egan (3:52)
- Rising Star of the Year: Eric Trump, Trump Winery (6:59)
2012 Winners
- Reception (2:33)
- Introductory Remarks (5:41)
- Wine Person of the Year: Joseph E. Gallo, E. & J. Gallo (9:04)
- Lifetime Achievement: Miguel A. Torres, Torres Group (4:32)
- Winemaker of the Year: Jorge Riccitelli, Bodega Norton (6:44)
- American Winery of the Year: Raymond Vineyards, Jean-Charles Boisset, CEO (12:25)
- European Winery of the Year: Arnaldo Caprai, Marco Caprai (7:16)
- New World Winery of the Year: Golan Heights Winery, Anat Levi (6:51)
- Wine Region of the Year: Ribera del Duero, Spain (6:57)
- Importer of the Year: Kobrand Corporation, Robert DeRoose, President and CEO (6:37)
- Retailer of the Year: Binny’s Beverage Depot, Michael Binstein, CEO (6:00)
- Distiller of the Year: Michter’s Distillery, Joe Magliocco, President Chatham Imports (4:32)
- Mixologist of the Year: Angus Winchester, Tanqueray Gin (5:14)
- Sommelier of the Year: Michael Madrigale, Bar Boulud, Épicierie Boulud, Boulud Sud (5:30)
- Innovator of the Year: David Biggar, Vintage Point (5:32)
- American Wine Legend: Hubert Opici, Opici Wine Group (7:46)
2011 Winners
- Reception (2:46)
- Introductory Remarks (7:55)
- Generations of Innovation: Georg Josef & Maximilian Josef Riedel (Riedel Crystal) (5:56)
- Mixologist of the Year: Charlotte Voisey (5:44)
- Restaurateur of the Year: Michael Mina (The Mina Group LLC) (6:18)
- Wine Region of the Year: Prosecco (DOC & DOCG) (6:55)
- Importer of the Year: Mionetto USA (7:40)
- International Man of the Year: Don St. Pierre, Jr. (ASC Fine Wines, China) (7:34)
- New World Winery of the Year: Viña San Pedro (Javier Bitar) (5:57)
- European Winery of the Year: Gérard Bertrand (7:02)
- American Winery of the Year: Wente Family Estates (Carolyn Wente) (7:01)
- Retailer of the Year: Stew Leonard’s Wines (Stew Leonard, Jr.) (5:42)
- Distiller of the Year: The Glenmorangie Company (6:32)
- American Man of the Year: Chris Indelicato (DFV Wines) (8:21)
- Winemaker of the Year: Bob Cabral (Williams Selyem) (9:28)
- Lifetime Achievement: David S. Taub (Palm Bay International) (19:10)
- 2012 Wine Star Awards Photo Slideshow (3:49)
2010 Winners
- Reception (5:29)
- Introduction (6:44)
- Innovator of the Year: Alain Juppé, Mayor of Bordeaux, France (8:20)
- Distiller of the Year: Cooper Spirits for St-Germain, Robert Cooper (6:05)
- Importer of the Year: TGIC, Alex Guarachi (9:53)
- Restaurateur of the Year: Tyler Florence (5:48)
- Retailer of the Year: Sherry-Lehmann Wine & Spirits, Chris Adams (9:06)
- Wine Region of the Year: Rhône, France (8:51)
- New World Winery of the Year: Bodega Catena Zapata (Argentina), Nicolas Catena (8:17)
- European Winery of the Year: Sogrape Vinhos (Portugal), Guedes Family (10:54)
- American Winery of the Year: J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, Jerry Lohr (8:50)
- Winemaker of the Year: Genevieve Janssens for Robert Mondavi Winery (8:21)
- Man of the Year: Bill Foley for Foley Family Wines (9:05)
- Lifetime Achievement: Baron Eric de Rothschild (21:36)
2009 Winners
- Opening Remarks (7:44)
- Restaurateur of the Decade: Alan Stillman (4:29)
- Winemaker of the Year: Scott McLeod, Rubicon Estate (6:13)
- Wine Region of the Year: Valpolicella, Italy (8:23)
Distiller of the Year: Hendrick’s Gin (Scotland) (5:32) - Retailer of the Year: Best Cellars at A&P (award accepted by Joshua Wesson) (9:36)
- Importer of the Year: Winebow (award accepted by Leonardo LoCascio) (8:51)
- New World Winery of the Year: Yalumba (Australia) (9:14)
- European Winery of the Year: Mezzacorona (Italy) (7:11)
- American Winery of the Year: Trinchero Family Estates (5:20)
- Innovator of the Year: Gary Vaynerchuk, Wine Library (11:09)
- Man of the Year: Ted Baseler, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (9:07)
- Lifetime Achivement Award: Harvey Chaplin, Southern Wine & Spirits (12:56)
- 2010 Wine Star Awards Photo Slideshow (7:25)
2008 Winners
- Reception (3:38)
- Opening Remarks (6:30)
Man of the Year: Robert Sands, Constellation Brands (20:14) - Lifetime Achievement: Piero Antinori, Marchese Antinori (11:15)
- American Winery of the Year: Korbel Champagne Cellars (6:43)
- European Winery of the Year: The Boutari Company, Greece (9:41)
- New World Winery of the Year: Casa Lopostelle, Chile (11:02)
- Winemaker of the Year: Margo Van Staaveren, Chateau St. Jean Winery & Vineyards (6:13)
- Importer of the Year: Shaw-Ross International Imports (8:46)
- Retailer of the Year: Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods (6:20)
- Distiller of the Year: The Macallan (9:31)
- Wine Region of the Year: Mendoza, Argentina (8:36)
- Innovator of the Year: Jean-Charles Boisset, Boisset Family Estates (11:58)
- 2009 Wine Star Awards Photo Slideshow (7:02)
2007 Winners
- 2008 Wine Star Awards Photo Slideshow (9:56)
- Reception (3:07)
- Opening Remarks (9:05)
- Wine Region of the Year: Rioja, Spain (7:34)
- Retailer of the Year: Whole Foods Market (7:36)
- Distiller of the Year: Casa Herradura (10:36)
- European Winery of the Year: Symington Family Estates, Portugal (10:07)
- New World Winery of the Year: Villa Maria Estates, New Zealand (7:21)
- American Winery of the Year: DFV Wines (10:34)
- Wine Enthusiast Wine Hall of Fame (1:54)
- Winemaker of the Year: Carlo Ferrini, Italy (6:46)
- Importer of the Year: E. & J. Gallo Winery (9:35)
- Lifetime Achievement Award: John Mariani, Banfi Vintners (20:02)
- Man of the Year: Ray Chadwick, Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines (11:36)
2006 Winners
- Reception (4:41)
- Opening Remarks (4:04)
- Best Buy of the Year: Columbia Crest’s 2002 Grand Estates Shiraz (1:00)
- Wine of the Year: DeLoach’s 2004 30th Anniversary Cuvée Pinot Noir (1:43)
- Retailer of the Year: Beverages and More (3:58)
- Wine Region of the Year: Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California (4:16)
- European Winery of the Year: Torres (4:58)
- New World Winery of the Year: Clarendon Hills (5:15)
- American Winery of the Year: Harlan Estate (5:15)
- Winemaker of the Year: Olivier Humbrecht Domaine Zind-Humbrecht (4:17)
- Importer of the Year: Moet Hennessy USA (5:40)
- Persons of the Year: David Pickens & The Olive Garden Wine Team (8:43)
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Jess Jackson (17:16)
- Wine Enthusiast Restaurant Awards of Ultimate Distinction (1:17)
- Conclusion (1:29)
2005 Winners
- Reception (3:33)
- Opening Remarks (11:19)
- Retailer of the Year: Sam’s Wines & Spirits (4:11)
- Wine Region of the Year: Colchagua Valley, Chile (5:04)
- New World Winery of the Year: Vergelegen (3:40)
- European Winery of the Year: Champagne Louis Roederer (5:31)
- American Winery of the Year: Don Sebastiani & Sons (9:26)
- Distiller of the Year: Johnnie Walker (4:39)
- Importer of the Year: Empson & Company (5:57)
- Lifetime Achievement: Baroness Philippine de Rothschild (15:21)
- Winemaker of the Year: Peter Gago, Penfolds (6:54)
- Man of the Year: Patrick Ricard (14:05)
- Wine Enthusiast Restaurant Awards of Ultimate Distinction (3:03)
2004 Winners
- Reception (3:36)
- Opening Remarks (8:21)
- Wine Region of the Year: Oakville, Napa Valley (3:07)
- Restaurateur of the Year: Jean-Georges Vongerichten (2:49)
- Lifetime Achievement Award: John DeLuca (12:18)
- New World Winery of the Year: Concha y Toro (2:27)
- European Winery of the Year: Masi Agricola (3:35)
- American Winery of the Year: Chateau Ste. Michelle (2:54)
- Distiller of the Year: Heaven Hill Distilleries (4:59)
- Retailer of the Year: Total Wine & More (4:06)
- Importer of the Year: Palm Bay Imports (8:02)
- Winemaker of the Year: Jaques Lardiere (4:42)
- Man of the Year: Mel Dick (12:11)
- 2005 Wine Star Awards Photo Slideshow (14:03)
2003 Winners
- Opening Remarks (10:03)
- Wine Region of the Year: Southern Italy (1:54)
- Retailer of the Year: Costco (1:58)
- Winery of the Year, Europe: E. Guigal (4:52)
- Winery of the Year, New World: Inniskillin (4:12)
- Winery of the Year, America: Joseph Phelps Vineyards (5:17)
- Distiller of the Year: Chivas Brothers (5:13)
- Importer of the Year: W.J. Deutsch & Sons (8:47)
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Ernest & Julio Gallo (12:40)
- Winemaker of the Year: Alvaro Palacios (6:15)
- Man of the Year: Jonathan Newman (19:28)
2002 Winners
- Reception (15:19)
- Opening Remarks / Wine Region of the Year: New Zealand (7:22)
- Winery Of The Year, Europe: Taylor Fladgate & Finseca Ports (5:19)
- Winery Of The Year, America: Gallo of Sonoma (10:06)
- Winery Of The Year, New World: Montes (6:15)
- Distiller Of The Year: Absolut (6:19)
- Winemaker Of The Year: Patrick Leon (15:59)
- Man Of The Year: Anthony J. Terlato (15:28)
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Robert Mondavi (14:25)
