TOOLKIT FOR 2024 COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS

Excite your audience and elevate your social media game with our exclusive 2024 Wine Classic Promotional Toolkit!

This comprehensive toolkit is tailored for our esteemed partners, providing captivating social media captions that effortlessly promote the most prestigious wine event in New York. With carefully crafted content and visually appealing graphics, our toolkit ensures you stand out in the crowded digital space. Join us in celebrating the epitome of New York winemaking excellence and let your followers savor the anticipation.

Social Media Posts: 

  • The New York Wine Classic celebrates a diverse selection of world-class wines from producers within the State. NYWGF has once again partnered with the Beverage Testing Institute (BTI) to judge wines submitted from across New York state. Entries for this year’s competition will be accepted March 1 – 31, 2024, with samples to be received by BTI no later than April 15th. Enter now at newyorkwines.org/classic.  Awards will be given for “Best of Class” for styles with at least seven wines entered. “Best of Category” awards are given for the highest-scoring red, white, pink, sparkling, and dessert wine. The Governor’s Cup, a large silver chalice, recognizes the “Best of Show” or top prize in the New York Wine Classic. The “Winery of the Year” award is presented to the winery with the best overall showing based on the level and number of awards in relation to entries. #BoldlyNY#newyorkwines #NewYorkWineClassic #winecompetition

 

  • Organized annually by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation, the New York Wine Classic celebrates a diverse selection of world-class wines from producers within the State. The NYWGF has once again partnered with the Beverage Testing Institute (BTI) to judge wines submitted from across New York state. Scores will be awarded by BTI’s trained sensory panel comprised of beverage directors, sommeliers, top bartenders, retail buyers, and educators. Entries for this year’s competition will be accepted from March 1 – 31, 2024. Visit newyorkwines.org/classic to learn more and enter today! #newyorkwine#NYWineClassic #BoldlyNY

 

About the New York Wine Classic: Organized annually by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation, the New York Wine Classic celebrates a diverse selection of world-class wines from producers within the State. For the second year, NYWGF has partnered with the Beverage Testing Institute (BTI) to judge wines submitted from across New York state. Scores will be awarded by BTI’s trained sensory panel comprised of beverage directors, sommeliers, top bartenders, retail buyers and educators.

 

Social Media Graphics

The materials below can be downloaded and used in promotion of this year’s competition. If you have a specific graphic request or question, contact Meg at [email protected].

We encourage wineries to celebrate your winning wines with digital and printed promotional images from competition partner, First in Print.

You can view options and download digital medals for free here: https://firstinprint.com/printing/nywc/

Congratulations to all participating wineries on your outstanding performance at this year’s competition! Your dedication and expertise in winemaking have earned you well-deserved scores and medals. Now it’s time to share your success with the world and maximize the impact of your achievement. We encourage you to leverage social media platforms to spread the word and engage with your audience. Feel free to customize the sample text to reflect your winery’s unique voice and brand. Remember to include relevant hashtags, tag the New York Wine & Grape Foundation’s official accounts, and encourage your followers to share and celebrate your success. Let’s raise a glass together and shine a spotlight on the incredible wines of New York!

Sample Text for Social Media:

🏅 We are thrilled to announce that our [wine name] has been awarded the [Platinum/Gold/Silver/Bronze] medal in the 2024 New York Wine Classic! 🍇🥇 This recognition is a testament to our passion for winemaking and the exceptional quality of our wines. Thank you to the expert judges and our dedicated team for making this possible. Cheers! 🍷 #NYWineClassic #BoldlyNY #AwardWinningWine

✨ We are honored to receive a Best of Class Award for our [wine name] in the [class name] class at the 2024 New York Wine Classic! 🏆🍷 This achievement showcases our commitment to crafting wines of unparalleled excellence. Thank you to the judges and our incredible team for their hard work and expertise. We raise a glass to all who have supported us on this journey! #NYWineClassic #BoldlyNY #BestofClass

About the New York Wine Classic: Organized annually by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation, the New York Wine Classic celebrates a diverse selection of world-class wines from producers within the State. For the second year, NYWGF has partnered with the Beverage Testing Institute (BTI) to judge wines submitted from across New York state. Scores will be awarded by BTI’s trained sensory panel comprised of beverage directors, sommeliers, top bartenders, retail buyers and educators.

Graphics

The materials on this page can be downloaded and used in promotion of this year’s competition. If you have a specific graphic request or question, contact Meg at [email protected].