2023 video contest winners, finalists and honorable mentions

Video contest 2023

For our 2023 video contest, our finalists shared their tales about their love of wine—what it means to them, how they enjoy it, celebrate it and even commit their lives to it. (A big thank you to every entrant for sending us their stories, from the heartfelt to the humorous.) Get ready to laugh, recognize a bit of yourself and be inspired!

SEE THIS YEAR'S RUNNERS-UP AND FINALISTS

After Wine Spectator editors selected the finalists, our viewers’ votes determined the winner and runners-up.

1st Place: Love the Wine You're With

Channeling the spirit of 1970s folk-rock, this musical parody from second-time winner Steve Jacobson encourages wine lovers to explore beyond their favorite varieties and styles. (Read more about his entry here!)

2nd Place: Akiko Dreams of Pinot

The story of Akiko Freeman’s journey from Japanese exchange student to West Sonoma Coast winemaker. Akiko learned the art of Kodo from her grandmother and uses that experience to translate the message of the vineyard through the expressive wines she makes.

3rd Place: Volcanic Journey

After 20 years of farming a vineyard on the side of a volcano in California’s Mayacamas Mountains, the team from Obsidian Wine Co. set out to explore volcanic vineyards in Oregon and Washington. Along the way, they learn what unites these unique places and people, and what makes volcanic wines so distinctive.

PLUS THE JUDGES' HONORABLE MENTIONS

This year, Wine Spectator’s editorial team picked 6 other favorites, in addition to the finalists, that each excelled in different categories and that we didn’t want our viewers to miss. Watch them below!

Prizes

The winner receives a pair of tickets to the weekend-long Wine Spectator New York Wine Experience in 2023. Each of the other finalists has won a pair of tickets to one of the 2023 Wine Experience Grand Tasting evenings or a 2024 Grand Tour tasting event.

Each valid entry receives a 1-year WineSpectator.com membership, which includes access to more than 400,000 wine reviews. Cheers to all of this year’s entrants!

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Honorable Mentions: Judges' Picks



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Kudos to all the entrants! It's not too early to start thinking about your entry for the 2024 contest... Here are the guidelines for the Video Contest.