Competition Requirements

Entry Requirements

• Fermented and bottled in Loudoun County

• Made of 100% Loudoun County grapes

• Bottled for commercial sale with at least 10 cases available at time of Awards Reception in October

• 3 (750ml) or 4 (375ml) sample bottles provided for judging

• $75 entry fee per wine for LWWA members

• $100 entry fee per wine for non-LWWA members. If entering several wines, join the LWWA for only $250. Click here to learn more.

• Wine submissions deadline is Wednesday 9/3/2025

• Drop off wine entries at Echelon Wine Bar (32 S King St Leesburg, VA 20175) from Monday 9/1/2025 & Wednesday 9/3/2025
  Please do not drop wines prior to this date as capacity at the Echelon wine cellar is limited.

Judging Criteria & Awards

Judging CriteriA

• Professional industry judging panel comprised of 6 judges

• 100-point scale for judging evaluation

• Lowest score for each wine to be removed prior to final average

• Blind-tasting with silent evaluation

Awards & Medals

• Gold Medal : 90 points or above

• Silver Medal : 85 - 89 points

• Best in Class: Awarded in categories where more than 5 wines are submitted

• Chairman's Grand Award : Best in class for all wines