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Thousands of wines. Hundreds of judges. Weeks of blind tasting.

The first IWC 2026 medal results have now been announced, recognising outstanding wines from around the world judged entirely blind by our international expert panels.

Trophy winners will be announced on 19 May 2026.
IWC Sake results will be announced on 22 May 2026 following judging in Hiroshima, Japan.

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