Largest & Most Distinguished US Wine & Spirits Distributor Association’s Competition Awards Ten Medals to Royal Wine Corp
Bayonne, NJ (February 6, 2025) – The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Tasting Competition has awarded top honors to Royal Wine Corp, a producer, importer and distributor of the finest kosher wines and spirits, headquartered in Bayonne, NJ. In total the company was awarded ten medals, Best of Show/Double gold, three gold medals and six silver medals.
The 2025 Wine and Spirits Tasting Competition is a highlight of Access LIVE, sponsored by Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America and the Tasting Alliance, which brings together various tiers of the industry for constructive dialogue, product education and business relationships. This year’s contest pitted hundreds of products in blind, head-to-head tastings to pick the finest, most flavorful drinks in 35 diverse categories.
The Best of Show/Double Gold medal (score 97) was awarded to Psagot 2021 Peak, a premium non-Bordeaux Blend produced in Judean Hills, Israel ($55), distributed by Royal Wine Corp.
Three Gold medals were awarded to:
- Herzog 2022 Special Edition Cabernet Sauvignon, (score 93), Rutherford District, Napa Valley, USA ($100), produced by Royal Wine Corp.
- Flam 2021 Noble (score 94) Judean Hills, Israel, ($90), distributed by Royal Wine Corp.
- Chateau Roubin 2023 Hippy Rose (score 94), Mediterranee, France ($20), distributed by Royal Wine Corp.
Six Silver Medals were awarded to:
- Herzog 2023 Special Reserve Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA ($40)
- Herzog 2023 Special Edition Pinot Noir, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, USA ($55)
- Herzog NV Special Reserve Methode Champenoise Brut, Russian River Valley USA ($50)
- Yatir 2021 Forest, Yatir Forest, Israel ($90)
- Sonoma-Loeb 2022 Dignitary Cabernet Sauvignon, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, USA ($80)
- Sonoma- Loeb 2023 Dignitary Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, USA ($30)
“We are exceptionally honored and grateful for this coveted industry accolade, and to be recognized by top viniculture professionals. We are pleased to produce, distribute and import these fine wines for oenophiles,” says Nathan Herzog, President of Royal Wine Corp.
The contest featured a panel of judges who evaluated all entries to award silver, gold, and double gold designations. Products were judged completely blind — liquid only, no brands or packaging — with each product identified to evaluators by a three-character code. Entries winning double gold in the first round advanced to the second round during which the full panel tasted all products to pick the “Best of Show” winners.
View the Judges on The Tasting Alliance Website
About Royal Wine
Founded in 1848, Royal Wine Corp.’s mission is to be the premier manufacturer, importer and distributor of specialty wines, spirits and liqueurs from around the world. The commitment to perfection and family tradition spans over eight generations and has experienced growth since its beginning. Royal’s portfolio of domestic and international wines ranges from traditional wine producing regions of France, Italy, and Spain to up and coming ones like Israel, New Zealand, and Argentina.
Additionally, Royal Wine Corp.’s spirit and liqueur portfolio offer some of the most sought-after scotches, bourbons, tequilas and vodkas as well as hard to find specialty items such as flavored brandies and liqueurs.
The company owns and operates the Kedem Winery in upstate New York, as well as Herzog Wine Cellars in Oxnard, California, a state-of-the-art-facility featuring guided wine tours, a fully staffed modern tasting room, gift shop and catering facilities. Additionally, the winery houses the award-winning restaurant Tierra Sur, serving the finest, Mediterranean-inspired, contemporary Californian Cuisine.
