NAPA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / January 2, 2025 / Firstleaf, the most personalized wine company in America, today announces its newest award-winning wines and 2025 trend forecast. As the most awarded online wine club, Firstleaf has earned more than 4,100 awards to date, including an impressive 150 "Best Of" awards, 160 Platinum and Double Gold medals, and more than 750 bottles with Gold medals and 90+ point scores.
"We're thrilled to receive such incredible industry recognition for our wines and portfolio within the competitive landscape," said Carolin Meier, Chief Wine Officer at Firstleaf. "These achievements are a testament to the expertise and passion our team pours into every bottle, ensuring that our members enjoy an exceptional wine experience with every sip."
Looking ahead, Firstleaf anticipates the following emerging trends to shape the wine landscape in 2025:
Emerging Regions and Heritage Varietals Continue to Grow | Halara 2021 Savatiano, Greece: While Greece has been making exceptional wines since the B.C. era, its wines are still not widely known or available in the U.S. This heritage grape, Savatiano, delivers a unique minerality and stone fruit flavors in a light and crisp style. This 92-point Gold Medal winner appeals to Firstleaf members who enjoy lighter-style white wines that are expressive and distinctive
Wine Drinkers are Focusing on Quality | Bramble & Bower 2021 Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley: Firstleaf continues to see a consumer trend toward "drinking less, but better," as members increasingly opt for higher-quality wines. The Anderson Valley Pinot Noir is part of Firstleaf's Fine Wine Collection, which highlights cellar-worthy bottles, exceptional vintages, and iconic wine styles. Bramble & Bower has earned 12 accolades so far, including its most recent 95-point rating and the title of "Anderson Valley Pinot Noir of the Year" at the 2024 NY International Wine Competition.
Adapting to Climate Change | Burelé 2021 Merlot Pays d'Oc IGP, France: Firstleaf anticipates that climate change will impact traditional wine regions, prompting the exploration of grape varieties that thrive in warmer conditions, such as those from Pays d'Oc. This Merlot, in particular, is a top contender for this year's best-in-class wines. It received 98 points and a Double Gold Medal at the 2024 International Eastern Wine Competition, along with a Gold Medal at the 2024 Sommelier Challenge Awards.
To celebrate, Firstleaf is featuring its latest winners in its new Award-Winning Bundles. The Award-Winning Red and Mixed Bundle feature 12 of Firstleaf's most highly decorated bottles from all over the globe for $219.95, with free shipping. These bundles are available now at Firstleaf.com.
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About Firstleaf
Firstleaf is America's most personalized wine company, helping over one million people find wines they love without the hit-or-miss. Founded by Philip James, a wine industry veteran and Oxford-educated chemist, Firstleaf brings together patented technology, expert winemakers, and a WSET-certified wine concierge team to build a unique Wine Profile for each member. Sampling thousands of wines each year from 12 countries across 5 continents, its winemakers select only the finest bottles, curating each shipment individually. In fact, 98% of the monthly boxes shipped by Firstleaf are unique.
Exceeding 4,100 awards and more than 750 bottles scoring 90+ points, Firstleaf has established itself as the wine industry's most-awarded company. It's been recognized by Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2022, named 2021 Wine Company of the Year in the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition, and is on Wine Business Monthly's list of Top 50 Largest Wineries.
Firstleaf's deep understanding of winemaking and technology ensures the perfect selection for both beginners and experts: members report a 96% approval rating of the wines chosen especially for them. Also of note: 94% of its customers report that Firstleaf helped them discover wines they love, while 95% are impressed by the variety of wines the company offers. This includes the Fine Wine Collection, Firstleaf's selection of best-in-class wines from around the world.
Firstleaf's latest innovation is seen in its cutting-edge mobile app, designed to help users find the perfect wine, wherever they are. With an extensive database of nearly one million wines, the app uses patented technology to match users' unique taste profiles with the perfect bottle and features WinePrint, Firstleaf's dynamic tool that builds a personalized wine profile and evolves with users' preferences as they rate more bottles. With just a quick scan of a wine list or an individual bottle, the Firstleaf app makes it easy to confidently choose a wine you'll love.
SOURCE: Firstleaf
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