Below, watch videos from Wine Enthusiast magazine’s 2023 Wine Star Awards ceremony (honoring our 2022 Wine Star Award 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)
Below, watch videos from Wine Enthusiast magazine’s 2022 Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2021 Wine Star Award 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)
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:
2020 Wine Star Awards Event Site
Hall of Fame
Below, watch videos from Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 20th Anniversary Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2019 Wine Star Award winners):
Cocktail Reception (1:04)
Introduction (4:13)
20 Years of Wine Star Awards (6:53)
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)
Below, watch videos from Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2019 Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2018 Wine Star Award 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)
Videos from Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2018 Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2017 Wine Star Award 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)
Videos from Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2017 Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2016 Wine Star Award 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)
Videos from Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2016 Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2015 Wine Star Award 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)
Videos from Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2015 Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2014 Wine Star Award 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)
Videos from Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2014 Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2013 Wine Star Award 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)
Videos from Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2013 Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2012 Wine Star Award 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)
Videos from Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2012 Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2011 Wine Star Award 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)
Videos from Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2011 Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2010 Wine Star Award 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)
Videos from Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2010 Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2009 Wine Star Award 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)
Videos from Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2009 Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2008 Wine Star Award 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)
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Videos from Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2008 Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2007 Wine Star Award 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)
Videos from Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2007 Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2006 Wine Star Award 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)
Videos from Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2006 Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2005 Wine Star Award 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)
Videos from Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2005 Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2004 Wine Star Award 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)
Videos from Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2004 Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2003 Wine Star Award 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)
Videos from Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2003 Wine Star Awards Ceremony (honoring our 2002 Wine Star Award 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)