Athletes from around the world will be going for gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, but these bottles of wine and spirits have already claimed their spot on the podium. Check out these award-winning wines and spirits you should try.
Award: Gold Medal at The Prosecco Masters 2023 for the 2022 vintage
Collalto Extra Dry Prosecco is the most refreshing bubbly to serve with cheese and crackers or as the base for a delicious spritz. Collalto is one of the most respected names in Prosecco, and it’s exclusive to ABC stores in Florida!
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Award: Named a “Best Buy” by Wine Enthusiast for the upcoming July 1, 2024 issue with a 91 rating for the 2022 vintage
Cline Lodi Old Vine California Zinfandel is a flavorful red bursting with dark fruit flavors that make it the perfect pairs-with-anything wine for your next summer barbecue. Dark berry, cherry and strawberry notes mingle with spice and vanilla from aging in French oak barrels.
Award: #31 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines list for 2023 with a 91 rating for the 2022 vintage
This bottle represents outstanding value in sauvignon blanc with bright citrus and mango flavors and a crisp, refreshing taste. A perfect silky summer sipper for the Summer Olympics.
Award: Gold Medal from Decanter with a 95 rating for the 2020 vintage
A full-bodied red made from 100% malbec, this Bordeaux showcases flavors of cassis, vanilla, plum and spice. If you’re looking for the right red to pair with grilled steak, this is it. Plus, it’s a phenomenal French wine that’s on theme for serving at a Paris Olympics watch party
Award: Silver Medal at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards for the 2021 vintage
This wine is an iconic blend of grenache, shiraz, and mourvèdre, three grapes that work harmoniously together to create a delicious red wine with nice flavor depth. Reach for this complex and bold red as you watch the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony this year.
Award: Gold Medal at the 2023 International Organic Wine Awards (IOWA) for the 2022 vintage
A perfect alternative to pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc if you’re looking to switch it up, this delicious Spanish white wine dazzles when paired with Manchego cheese and marinated olives. Trust us, your watch party guests will thank you.
Award: Gold Medal at the 2018 International Review of Spirits Tastings with a 93 rating
You’d be hard-pressed to find such a stunning silver tequila at a better price. Los Rijos Silver Tequila is fruity-yet-dry with a medium body and a lively, warming finish of vanilla and honeyed citrus. Perfect for those who are just getting into fine sipping tequilas, but still want to enjoy a marg or two on occasion.
Award: Las Vegas “Century Award” Blind Tasting (100-point score from all judges) and “Best Vodka” Gold Medal at the 2023 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
Jason Momoa and Blaine Halverson burst onto the celebrity spirits scene with Meili Vodka last year, and it’s probably one of the cleanest vodkas you’ll ever have the privilege to taste. It has sweet cereal grain nuances with medium viscosity and a hint of salinity on the palate. Expect crisp notes of clean citrus and soft, natural grains. A true-blue American-made vodka to sip while you cheer on the U.S.A. during the Summer Olympics.
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Award: Gold Medal at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards and Gold Medal at the 2023 Global Asian Masters Awards from The Spirits Business
Japanese whisky is the new “it” girl of the whisky world for its uniquely floral taste profile. If you’re looking to snag your first bottle of Japanese whisky, this is an excellent choice. It has a rich profile of sweet cereals and malty dried fruit with a light touch of smoke and honey on the finish. “Changed my opinion of Japanese whisky,” user OcalaJoe said in their 5-star review of this bottle on our website. “I would definitely buy this again.”
Award: Gold Medal at TheTequila & Mezcal Masters 2024
Founded by Van Halen rocker Sammy Hagar long before celebrity tequila was on the rise, Cabo Wabo Tequila Blanco is a 100% Blue Weber Agave tequila that has enough spice to give a kick but clean enough to go down smooth. It has a rich, floral bouquet, spicy lime character and robust agave flavor. Bust out this bottle when you’re ready to get your Olympics watch party started.
Award: Two-time Gold Medalist at the 2022 and 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Long considered the gold standard of fine Scotch whisky, Johnnie Walker Blue Label is one of those bottles that lives up to the hype. Every sip delivers rolling waves of rich spice, vanilla sweetness and honey, with caramel and hazelnut notes coursing through dark chocolate undertones. The luxuriously long, smoky finish seals the deal: this is a whisky that has earned its spot on the podium.
Award: Gold Medal at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition with a 91 rating
Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum marries the tradition of Barbadian rum-making with American whiskey aging. This rum is aged in American whiskey casks and finished for six months in deeply charred bourbon casks, producing a sipping rum that’s rich, complex, smooth and round. If you thought rum was just for fruity cocktails, think again.
Award: Gold Medal at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
The Botanist is a gin of layered complexity, a progressive exploration of the botanical heritage of the remote Scottish island of Islay. Twenty-two hand-foraged local botanicals intertwine with nine berries, barks, seeds and peels during a snail’s-pace distillation process, resulting in a deliciously dry gin with notes of juniper, pepper and elderflower. A top choice for a dry gin martini or simple G&T for your Olympics watch party.
Award: Double Gold at the 2023 San Francisco Spirits Competition
The official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby, Woodford Reserve is another reliable classic bourbon. It’s tantalizingly woodsy with smoldering notes of charcoal, caramel and dark chocolate.
ABC guest rayc23 said it best in their 5-star review on our website: “I belong to a small group of Scotch and bourbon drinkers and we meet once a week to sample different types of bourbons at various price ranges. Woodford continues to be my number one selection. Smooth, with hints of cinnamon, and selected fruits make Woodford my ‘best in class’ selection for a bourbon.”
That sounds like a gold medal to us.
