A21 Wine and Spirits Brings Home Big Honors atWSWA Access Live 2026, Including Best of Show, Double Golds and more

Las Vegas, NV — A21 Wine and Spirits, a national wine and spirits producer & agency dedicated to representing exceptional brands with authentic stories and market impact, proudly announces a standout performance at the WSWA 2026 Access Live! Tasting Awards in Las Vegas, capturing multiple medals—including the coveted Best of Show Double Gold for Ándale Extra Añejo Tequila.

Hosted during the industry’s premier trade gathering, the WSWA (Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America) Access Live! tasting competition showcases the best in beverage quality and innovation. A21 Wine and Spirits’ portfolio delivered an impressive showing with the following award-winning successes:

🏆 Ándale Tequila Extra Añejo — Double Gold & Best of Show

🥇 Ándale Tequila Reposado — Double Gold

🥈 Finca Ferrer 2020 Malbec — Double Gold

🥇 Ándale Tequila Añejo — Gold

🥉 Monkey in Paradise Vodka — Silver

🥉 Finca Ferrer 2021 Acordeón Malbec — Silver

🥉 Ándale Tequila Añejo Cristalino — Bronze

🥉 XO Contagious Brandy — Bronze

“These awards reflect the exceptional quality of the brands we represent and the passion behind every product,” said Mark Newman, CEO of A21 Wine and Spirits. “From Ándale

Tequila’s standout Best of Show performance to Finca Ferrer’s robust Double Gold recognition, our team and partners have elevated excellence across categories.”

The achievements at WSWA 2026 reinforce A21 Wine and Spirits’ commitment to representing brands that deliver both outstanding craftsmanship and consumer appeal. With a national sales and distribution platform now fully operational, the agency is poised to bring these celebrated products deeper into U.S. markets.

“Winning multiple medals—including Best of Show—underscores our strategy of partnering with brands that combine quality with compelling stories,” added Newman. “We are proud to showcase these successes for our distributor partners and look forward to expanding their reach throughout the year.”

A21 Wine and Spirits continues to leverage its national sales team, distributor relationships, and strategic market execution to support award-winning brands across the United States.

About A21 Wine and Spirits

A21 Wine and Spirits is a premium wine and spirits company dedicated to crafting and representing exceptional brands rooted in quality, integrity, and innovation. With a growing portfolio and a partner-first mindset, the company focuses on building long-term value through disciplined execution, strategic growth, and authentic storytelling.

A21’s portfolio includes the owned brands of Monkey in Paradise Craft Vodka, one of the fastest growing vodkas in the US, Ándale Luxury Tequila, Blue Nectar Tequila, and the agency brands of Zunte Mezcal, Ronald Isley’s Contagious XO Brandy, Finca Ferrer Wines from Argentina, Chateau d’Astros from Provence France, and John Lee Hooker Bourbons.

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