Sonoma, CA – April 22, 2026 – Free Flow Wines announces the winners of the 13th Annual KEGGY Awards, honoring outstanding partners who are advancing sustainability, quality, and innovation across the wine and hospitality industries.
Now aligned with Earth Month, the KEGGY Awards continue to spotlight the environmental and operational benefits of wine on tap, while celebrating the growing community of wineries, distributors, and on-premise operators leading the charge.
FFW & Partners’ Cumulative Impact to Date:
45,448,130 bottles saved from landfill
80,827,751 lbs. of CO₂ emissions prevented from entering the atmosphere
New in 2026, Free Flow Wines has expanded its award categories to recognize excellence across a broader set of hospitality leaders. These new honors celebrate accounts that demonstrate a strong commitment to reusable stainless steel kegs, investment in draft beverage quality, and a dedication to elevating the overall guest experience. New categories include Best Hotel, Best Independent Restaurant, Best Chain Restaurant, Wine on Tap Innovator and Wine on Tap Ambassador.
“It’s no longer just about sustainability, though that remains core to our mission. Today, our partners are using wine on tap to drive profitability, improve quality, and create exceptional guest experiences. We’re proud to recognize the leaders setting a new standard for the industry” said Rob Perman, President of Free Flow Wines.
This year’s People’s Choice Winner, Hop & Vine Taproom, is a modern, self-pour craft beverage destination redefining the traditional bar experience. The taproom places a strong emphasis on quality, variety, and accessibility, offering everything from local craft favorites to premium wines on tap.
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Free Flow Wines with a KEGGY Award for our draft wine program. From day one, our goal has been to challenge expectations around wine service. Making high-quality wines more approachable, sustainable, and consistent through a draft format. This recognition is a testament to our team’s commitment to innovation and to delivering an elevated guest experience. We’re proud to be part of a movement that’s reshaping how people enjoy wine” said Connor Rasmussen, Co-Owner, of Hop & Vine Taproom.
WINERY AWARD RECIPIENTS
More than 500,000 bottles saved (889,244 lbs. CO2 emissions)
Kobrand Fine Wine & Spirits
Winesellers
More than 100,000 bottles saved (177,886 lbs. CO2 emissions)
Domaine Bousquet
Aquitaine Wine Company
Palm Bay International, Inc.
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery
Frog’s Leap
More than 50,000 bottles are saved (88,966 lbs. CO2 emissions)
Une Femme Wines
CINDER WINERY
DISTRIBUTOR AWARD RECIPIENTS
More than 1,000,000 bottles saved (1,778,488 lbs. CO2 emissions)
Breakthru Beverage – FL
Breakthru Beverage – CA
More than 500,000 bottles saved (889,244 lbs. CO2 emissions)
Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company – NV
More than 100,000 bottles saved (177,886 lbs. CO2 emissions)
Breakthru Beverage – IL
Summit Beverage
Georgia Crown Distributing
Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company – WA
Breakthru Beverage – NV
Best Brands
Moon & Central Distributors
Winebow – FL
Brescome Barton
Eder Goodman, LLC
Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company – OR
PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER: Hop & Vine Taproom, Stamford, CT
BEST HOTEL: InterContinental San Diego by IHG, San Diego, CA
BEST INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT: Scoma’s, San Francisco, CA
BEST CHAIN RESTAURANT: Mendocino Farms, AZ, CA, CO, IL, TX, WA
WINE ON TAP INNOVATOR: Micro Matic US
WINE ON TAP AMBASSADOR: Matt Roemer, The Wine Group, CA
About Free Flow Wines
Free Flow Wines, the pioneer of premium wine on tap, aims to deliver the freshest, best tasting, most sustainable glass of wine. Free Flow’s keg leasing, filling and logistics have allowed the wine and hospitality industries to move to a greener, fresher, better way to serve wine by the glass. Founded in 2009, Free Flow has more than 260 wine brands in keg, from wineries throughout the world. Premium wines in Free Flow kegs are available at restaurants, hotels, retail stores, and sports and entertainment venues nationwide. Free Flow Wines is headquartered in Sonoma, California.