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There are so many local, regional, national and international expos to determine the best wines in so many different categories...

Not all of the winners are wines that deserve accolades, but the top choices at the best exhibitions are usually a good bet for a memorable wine or an investment level purchase.

Here is a selection of the competitions and awards that wine makers can brag about...

Sydney International Wine Competition - This Australian competition pairs wines with food and provides recipes for the dishes used in the competition. Winners represent wines from all continents and all types of wine. Also provides details on upcoming events and online shopping for the wines that won awards.

International Wine and Spirit Competition - London based competition established in 1969 awards top ratings to wine and spirits in all categories. Searchable listing of the current winners is available.

International Wine Competition – Vinitaly - This top wine industry competition does not list the winners of awards on their site, but they do have an online version of the exhibition that includes a search. Hint... if you enter a food in the bottom search box and leave everything else blank, you'll get a decent list of wines that go with whatever you're serving.

Events Eye - This searchable database of international events lists more than 60 Wine exhibitions with links to the main site for each. Just go to keyword in the left hand menu, enter in 'wine' and hit return for the listings.

International Wine Competitions - Several Sharp Criticisms - Before you rush out to buy the wines that have captured top prizes at a competition, take a minute to digest this excellent article on the problems of judging and awarding gold medals.

Vinexpo - One of the major exhibitions has been in existence since 1981. Sponsored by the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in 2003 the expo drew 2,322 exhibitors from 47 countries, 47,282 visitors from 143 countries and 1,200 journalists and writers. The site is promotion for the the expo and does not provide results.

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