Wine Spectator Unveils Exciting Details for 19th Annual Video Contest! Chris Lehoux, June 17, 2025 Does wine hold a special place in your life? If you find yourself recalling particular people, places, or memories when enjoying a glass, or if you plan meals and trips to include wine, consider sharing your story. You can enter Wine Spectator’s 19th Annual Video Contest with a short video expressing why and how you enjoy wine, with opportunities to win exciting prizes. This contest now includes two entry formats: the traditional horizontal “Premier Video,” allowing up to two minutes for storytelling, and a new category for “Short-Form Social Videos.” These are vertical videos, like TikToks or Reels, limited to 30 seconds, focusing more on fun and engaging moments around wine rather than the production quality. The contest is open to everyone—wine enthusiasts, industry professionals, and students in relevant fields (21 years or older). Here’s how to participate: How to Enter Shoot your video: You can use any camera you have, from a smartphone to a professional camera. Enjoy the process: Creativity and passion for storytelling are key. Stay within the time limits: Premier Videos: Max 2 minutes. Short-Form Videos: Max 30 seconds. Submit your video by Tuesday, September 2. Showcase and Prizes Winners will have their videos featured on WineSpectator.com and its social media. Grand Prize: Two full passes to either the 2025 or 2026 New York Wine Experience weekend. Finalists: Two passes to one of the 2025 Grand Tasting events or a 2026 Grand Tour tasting. All qualified entrants: One-year membership to WineSpectator.com. Key Contest Dates for 2025 Submission deadline: September 2, 11:59 p.m. ET Finalists revealed and voting begins: September 15 Voting closes: September 21, 11:59 p.m. ET Runners-up and honorable mentions announced: September 23 Winner announced: September 24 For guidelines, prizes, and to enter, please check the Rules, Prizes, and Entry Form for 2025. If you have any questions, reach out via email at video@winespectator.com. About the Author: Chris Lehoux Meet Chris Lehoux, an experienced wine connoisseur and dedicated blogger with a deep passion for all things wine-related. With years of expertise in the industry, Chris shares insightful wine reviews, valuable wine tasting tips, expert pairing advice, and captivating tales of vineyard visits. Join Chris on a journey through the world of wine, where every sip is an adventure waiting to be savored! Wine