Best International White Wine
The first nominee has papal roots while the second nominee is so exceptional, it is considered to be liquid gold by many. The third nominee is the preferred choice of wine connoisseurs while the fourth nominee has been in the wine business since the early 17th century. The final nominee uses a secret weapon to give its wines hints of peach, apricot and grapefruit.

Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Chateau d'Yquem
Chateau Lynch-Bages
Chateau Margaux
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte


Best International Red Wine
The first nominee has roots that trace back to 1299 while the second continues to produce the world's most revered and highly sought -after wines. The third nominee is a member of the elite "First Growths", while the fourth has long produced wine for the world's most well-heeled oenophiles. The final nominee is celebrated for its strong, tannin-packed wines.

Chateau Pape Clement
Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Chateau Margaux
Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Chateau Pichon-Longueville


Best Domestic White Wine
The first nominee is owned by one of the most creative and successful winemaking families in Napa Valley, while the second nominee is known for its critically acclaimed estate wines. The third nominee is consistently recognized for producing some of the best Chardonnays while the fourth nominee relies on nature and tradition rather than technology. The final nominee is owned by a French winemaking family who wanted to create top quality wine in Napa Valley.

Cakebread Cellars
Far Niente
Kistler Vineyards
Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello
St. Supery Vineyards


Best Domestic Red Wine
The first nominee produces wines that age with grace while the second nominee makes wines that are "estate bottled" in the spirit of the Bordeaux chateaux. The third nominee uses an artisans' approach to winemaking while the fourth nominee is famous for its sustainable vineyard practices. The final nominee is just as committed to its intensely flavored and complex wines as it is to its engagement in green practices.

Clos du Val
Dominus Estate
Duckhorn Vineyards
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards


Best Champagne/Sparkling Wine
The first nominee was served at Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding in 1981 while the second nominee has been blended by a member of its namesake family every year since 1843. The third nominee was a favorite of the Imperial Court of Russia while the fourth nominee was is world-renowned for its subterranean crayeres where it ages its wines at a constant temperature of 10 degrees Celsius. The final nominee pioneered many of the advanced techniques used today by winemakers around the world.

Dom Perignon
Krug
Louis Roederer's Cristal
Pommery
Veuve Clicquot