The Baltic Wine & Drinks Awards 2025, in partnership with LIEBHERR, are now open! This annual celebration honors the best in Baltic wine and drinks culture — from top sommeliers and wine lists to standout bars, restaurants, and retailers.
Early Bird Registration: July 15 – August 15
Regular Registration: August 16 – September 15
Apply Now
Award Categories
#1 Baltic Wine List Awards
Open to all venues with notable wine programs — restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels, and clubs.
#2 Baltic Drinks List Awards
Recognizes exceptional beverage programs including cocktails, spirits, and non-alcoholic innovation.
#3 Baltic Wine & Drinks Retailer Awards
Retailers and distributors with outstanding wine & drinks selections are invited to apply.
Who Will Make the "Top 50 Baltic Sommeliers" of 2025?
This year's edition also includes the Top 50 Baltic Sommeliers Award. All applicants are invited to nominate 5 outstanding sommeliers. Finalists will be selected through an industry-wide vote and honored during the main award ceremony.
The Grand Finale: November 22, 2025, at Hanzas Perons, Riga – right before the Top 100 Wines + Chefs show!
Meet the Judges
- Aigars Nords (Riga, LV)
- Linda Karpenko (Copenhagen, DK)
- Edgaras Razminas (Netherlands)
- Stefan Klettner (Austria)
- Jānis Volkinšteins (Riga, LV)
- Arūnas Starkus (Vilnius, LT)
- Aleksei Pogrebnoi (Tallinn, EE)
- Lauris Grass (Riga, LV)
- Mārtiņš Pīlēns (Vienna, AT)
What's New in 2025?
- July 25–26: Bubble Lounge powered by Dongfeng at Pink Noise Riga
- Sept 13: 2nd edition of Riga Whisky & Friends
- Nov 22: Top 100 Wines + Chefs show
- Feb 28, 2026: The Grand Bubble Parade
Useful Links
Join the celebration of the best wine & drinks minds in the Baltics. Apply, nominate, and taste your way into the top!
