AWARD WINNING
World’s favourite bubbles
Most awarded alcohol free wine brand. VINADA has repeatedly proven the excellence of their non-alcoholic wines by winning 21(!) awards at various events such as Wine100 in China, Global Low & No Alcohol Wine Masters in the UK, Gilbert & Gaillard, and IWSC.
This page provides an overview of VINADA's recent award wins.
2023 San Francisco International Wine Competition
SETTING THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1980. The San Francisco International Wine Competition (SFIWC) is a member of The Tasting Alliance, the parent organization of the world-renowned San Francisco World Spirits Competition, New York World Wine & Spirits Competition, and Singapore World Spirits Competition.
The SFIWC is one of the largest—and most influential—wine competitions. Now celebrating its 39th year, it’s one of the oldest international wine competitions in the world. Year after year, the SFIWC takes great pride in maintaining The Tasting Alliance’s commitment to these three founding principles: Legacy, Integrity, Experience.
An SFIWC medal is a universally recognized indicator of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. We are immensely proud that The Whole VINADA Assortment won a medal!
De Grote Hamersma 2023
Wine journalist Harold Hamersma annually tastes all the wines available in Dutch stores. Only the most delicious wines are featured in "De Grote Hamersma," renowned as the bible of the best-rated wines of The Netherlands. With a score of 7 or higher, you 'earn' a spot in his bible. VINADA has achieved the highest score of all non-alcoholic wines that have ever earned this place. We are very proud of this accomplishment.
TROPHY FOR BEST VEGAN DRINK 2023 - WORLD ALCOHOL-FREE AWARDS
We’re extremely proud to have won a TROPHY for ‘‘Best Vegan Drink’’, the ultimate accolade in the competition, at the Virtual Ceremony of the World Alcohol-Free Awards. The World Alcohol-Free Awards is the only drinks competition dedicated solely to drinks of 0.5% ABV and below. The “Best Vegan Drink” category was created as a way to ensure that customers can find not only great tasting drinks, but also drinks that suit their dietary and lifestyle preferences.
VINADA was crowned the winner for being naturally food-friendly, as well as good for the planet and its people. Our products have been recognized by the World Alcohol-Free Awards as highly likely to attract lots of new drinkers into the non-alcoholic beverage category, which is becoming a dynamic and fast-growing category.
Crispy Chardonnay - TROPHY Winner
GILBERT & GAILLARD INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2023
Standing true to VINADA’s brand promise of "world’s favourite bubbles", we have proven, time and time again, our dedication to high quality wine production, as we received a medal for every wine in our assortment! 2x GOLD and 1x SILVER at The Gilbert & Gaillard International Wine Challenge 2023!
Gilbert & Gaillard has been one of France's key wine guides for more than two decades. All wines rated by the Gilbert & Gaillard team are tasted blind, and marked according to the internationally popular 100-point scale. The Gilbert & Gaillard multimedia group is dedicated to promoting and recommending quality wines mirroring the expertise of passionate men and women and encapsulating sense of place.
We are immensely proud to have earned this esteemed recognition of those leading the way in industry excellence.
Jury about the Tinteling Tempranillo:
“Salmon pink hue. Aromatic nose mixing ripe red berry fruit (strawberries,
cherries) and a subtle vegetal dimension. Fleshy and moreish on the palate,
restating the fruity palette with a touch of sweetness and good acidity. A great
thirst-quencher.”
Jury about the Crispy Chardonnay:
“Pale yellow. Inviting nose of yellow-fleshed and tropical fruit with a slightly
toasted backdrop. Fleshy and quite corpulent on the palate, with an acidulous
side giving it zip. Will be appreciated as an aperitif.”
Jury about the Amazing Airén
“Golden yellow hue. Appealing nose of white-flesh and citrus fruit with a
grapey touch. Soft and amiable on the tongue, with its fruit centre stage. Its
lively fizz compensates for the absence of alcohol. Can be consumed
copiously with no worries!”
aasta vein Wine of the year award 2023
The Estonian Wine Of The Year Awards are organized by the Estonian Sommelier Association (ESA). All wines are rated by a professional jury consisting of Estonian Sommeliers, drink specialist and journalists. A total of 518 wines were submitted to the Wine of the Year 2023 competition. All wines are evaluated at a blind tasting rated in a 100-point system. We are thrilled to announce that our Crispy Chardonnay won the Silver Award! It was a winner within the alcohol free segment with >85 points. The recognition of the wine of the year gives wine lovers and sommeliers a quick, convenient and comprehensive opportunity to find the best wines on the Estonian wine market.
Crispy Chardonnay - SILVER Medal
Jury about the Crispy Chardonnay:
“Outstanding wine in its class. Dry, Crisp, just amazing”
WORLD ALCOHOL FREE AWARDS 2023
VINADA won them all! GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE at The World Alcohol-Free Awards!
The World Alcohol-Free Awards is the only drinks competition dedicated solely to drinks of 0.5% ABV and below - only products that meet the globally-understood standard of alcohol-free. The whole judging process – from the categorisation of the drinks, through judging to the final awards and trophies – is geared around the particular needs of this dynamic and fast-growing category.
The alcohol-free category is the most exciting part of the drinks’ world: complex, dynamic and always changing.
Jury about the Crispy Chardonnay:
“Nice clean nose - from hints of green apple to something riper and more citrussy. Bright and approachable, it remains impressively restrained with a dry finish. A real champagne alternative.”
Jury about the Tinteling Tempranillo:
“With flavours of peaches, honey and jasmine, this off-dry rosé is fresh, balanced and quite vinous on the palate. An easily-quaffable, warm-weather crowd-pleaser.”
Jury about the Amazing Airén:
“Peachy, floral, honeyed nose with a light mousse. Very approachable and a good weekday/pouring fizz for weddings, parties etc.”
Gilbert & Gaillard international wine challenge 2022
We're thrilled to announce that our Crispy Chardonnay & Amazing Airén have been awarded with the GOLD Medal at The Gilbert & Gaillard International Wine Challenge 2022!
Gilbert & Gaillard has been one of France's key wine guides for more than two decades. All wines rated by the Gilbert & Gaillard team are tasted blind, and marked according to the internationally popular 100-point scale. The Gilbert & Gaillard multimedia group is dedicated to promoting and recommending quality wines mirroring the expertise of passionate men and women and encapsulating sense of place.
We are immensely proud to have earned this esteemed recognition of those leading the way in industry excellence.
Jury about the Amazing Airén:
“Clear, pale yellow. Appealing, fruity nose reminiscent of peaches in syrup. One gets the same impression on the palate, which is balanced and resolutely fruit-driven. A well-rounded, harmonious wine.”
Jury about the Crispy Chardonnay:
“Light gold. Very enticing nose of crisp, acidulous aromas, fresh and lively. Most invigorating and full-flavoured on the palate also, with its tightly-wound substance well in sync with the aromatics. A very upbeat aperitif wine.”
Global Low & No Alcohol Wine Masters
The Global Low & No Alcohol Wine Masters 2022 took place on December 7th at the Hippodrome, London, in collaboration with The Drinks Business. It was a blind tasting competition that drew in entries from across the world.
VINADA Crispy Chardonnay and Tintelling Tempranillo received a silver and a bronze medal at the LONO. As with all of the Global Masters, the judging panel consisted of Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers and senior buyers, who all make the competition globally renowned.
Generating a buzz
As the launch of new products continues to generate excitement in the low- and no-alcohol category, it's crucial to assess whether their quality measures up. The Low & No Masters aims to identify which products deliver on their promise. The competition, established in 2021, tasked three groups of judges with evaluating this year's entries.
Jury about the Crispy Chardonnay:
“A high-quality wine that clearly demonstrates good winemaking while serving as a good example of its style, source or dominant grape.”
Jury about the Tinteling Tempranillo:
“A well-made wine that qualifies for our seal of approval. This wine is enjoyable and meets customer expectations.
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Orange Trade Fund
The jury selected VINADA as one of the winners of the 2022-2023 Orange Trade Fund awards!
A Recap of the Jury Report: VINADA - Strong in Marketing, Robust Company Growth, Innovative, Creative, Clear Strategy, and Aspires for Further Progress
"We are thrilled to receive this award. Currently, we are operating in 31 countries. With support from The Orange Trade Fund / Oranje Handelsmissiefonds, VINADA will intensify its business in the US. It is fantastic that EY, UPS, and the Ministry are utilizing their networks and expertise to open doors for us."
What is the Orange Trade Fund / Oranje Handelsmissie Fonds?
Every year, hundreds of companies compete to be one of the 10 winners of the trade fund. The founders, ING, KLM, MKB-Nederland, Evofenedex, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), established the Oranje Handelsmissiefonds/The Orange Trade Fund to aid Dutch entrepreneurs in pursuing their export goals. The partners joined forces to emphasize the significance of international trade for the Netherlands. In 2021, the group underwent a change with the addition of new partners EY and UPS and supporting partner, the Language Institute Regina Coeli.
IWSC - INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRIT COMPETITION:
Standing true to VINADA’s brand promise of "world’s favourite bubbles" VINADA proved that time and time again their high quality as we received a medal for each of the wines in our assortment!
VINADA’s Crispy Chardonnay particularly stood out, as it was awarded a jaw-dropping 95 point score, received a gold medal and was rated 'outstanding' by the judges. Additionally, VINADA’s Crispy Chardonnay also picked up the trophy for overall victory in the ‘‘no and low’’ alcoholic wine category!
Jury about the Crispy Chardonnay:
“Sensationally elegant with lifted peach and floral notes, delicate citrus and hints of yellow and exotic fruits. A refreshing balance of acidity and aromatic complexity with classic buttery richness underpinned by fine bubbles and a delicately creamy finish”
Adding to the tally, as the world's favourite bubble was VINADA’s Tinteling Tempranillo which was also awarded a medal.
Jury about the Tinteling Tempranillo:
“Floral and stewed fruit aromas with notes of ripe red fruit on the palate. Dry and well-structured with a touch of white chocolate on the finish.”
Jury About the Amazing Airén:
“Delicate lime, kumquat and stone fruit with appealing minerality, lemongrass and a smooth, dry finish. Complex nose: yeasty character with apple, pear and fruit tingle notes on both nose and palate.”
Jury about the Tinteling Tempranillo:
“Elegant bubbles with pink petals and hints of rooibos. Textured with a light, drying finish”
Wine 100
The WINE100 Wine Competition is the most professional and highest-quality event platform in China. The Wine 100 organization is determined to develop a refined and innovative route.
This wine feast started in Shanghai, integrating Chinese taste with international standards. The feast gradually became one of the most prestigious annual wine events in the industry, as well as in consumer circles. The master of wine (MW) is the main force which has established long-term relationships with a solid lineup of Chinese industry leaders Mr. Zhao Fengyi, Mr. Zhao Fan, Mr. Lu Yang, Mr. Hao Liwen, Mr. Li Chenguang, Mr. Julian, and more. Over the past four years, the competition has attracted more than 30,000 high-quality wines, from over 5000 wine merchants, participating in the blind tasting. The production areas cover 28 countries, and 76 classic production areas;
Exhibitions have been carried out nationwide, with footprints in Xi'an, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Changsha, Nanning and other places, winning the enthusiasm and love of local wine merchants and consumers.
