The Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirit Competition Committee asked all our judges -- including sommeliers, enologists, winemakers, distillers, and Masters of Wine - if they would donate bottles from their personal collection to help you build yours!

Not only will you receive over 40 exquisite bottles valued over $1,000, but you will also get the opportunity to be a guest judge at the 2026 competition! Get treated just like a FLIWC wine judge, including dining and tasting with all of the professionals. The dates for this upcoming year's competition are June 8th - June 10th, 2026.

The Wine included in this collection:

• Scoria Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
  Books included: Culinary History of the Finger Lakes, Slow Wine, American Spirits
• Vinarstvi Josef Valirach Chardonnay Du Monde 2018
• Maichael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
• Lamoreaux Landing Rose 2023
• Catena Zapata Nicolas Catena Zapata 2020
• Yalumba The Signature 2019
• Forge Cellars Cabernet Franc 2020
• Hillick and Hobbs Estate Dry Riesling 2019
• Fox Run Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2016
• Fox Run Vineyards Fine Old Tawny
• Le Chat Botte Vendange Tardive 2019
• Mionetto Doc Treviso Brut
• Montezuma Diamond Pet Nat 2023
• Montezuma Dry Riesling 2024
• Scout Vineyards Riesling 2019
• Scout Vineyards Gestalt Chardonnay 2021
• Chateau de Corneau Margaux 2020
• Auvigue Pouilly Fuisse La Frerie - Premier Cru 2022
• Raffaldini Grande Reserva Proprietary Red 2022
• Flora Springs Trilogy 2021
• Guarda Rios Red Blend 2020
• Argiolas Duemilaventitre Vermentino di Sardegna 2023
• Heron Hill Reserve Riesling - Cayuga Lake 2024
• Heron Hill Reserve Riesling - Seneca Lake 2024
• Heron Hill Chardonnay Du Monde
  2024
• Heron Hill Blau Frankisch 2024
• Heron Hill Cab Franc 2023
• Heron Hill Dancing Bear - Sweet Riesling 2024
• Vieni Estates Momenti
• Vieni Estates Rosso
• Auburn Road Eidolon Coeur D'Est
  2021
• Sharrott Winery Coeur D'Est 2022
• Pollak Vineyards Smuggler 2022
• Pollak Vineyards Merlot Reserve
  2022
• Pollak Vineyards Cab Franc Reserve 2022
• Pollak Vineyards Meritage
  2022
• Kinushiro Junmai Nigori Sake
• Tatsuriki Kimoto Tokubetsu Junmai Sake
• Tengumai Yamahai Jikomi Junmai Sake
• Tatenokawa Seiryu Junmai Daiginjo Sake
• Hakkaisan Sparkling Sake
• Ancient Vines - Cline Mourvedre
  2020
• Tierce Dry Riesling 2013
• Kemmeyer Sonero Rose of Pinot Noir 2023