International Wine Challenge l IWC l Rigorous, Impartial & Influential

IWC 2025: Important Information

SAKE OPEN FOR ENTRIES!

We have a special Sake Early Bird discount of 5% on the entry fee until the end of January. The discount code to use at checkout is SakeEarlyBird25.

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CONSOLIDATED SHIPPING WITH HELLMANNS

The IWC is back with Hellmann’s Beverage Logistics and expanded the countries we can consolidate and ship wines from. Using this service is significantly cheaper and much less hassle than using private couriers.

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IMPORTANT NOTE ON BOTTLE PACKAGING

Submitters should remove all individual box packaging before sending entries. We do not use this in the competition or photography, and it is treated as waste. This is an avoidable waste, so please DO NOT send it to the competition.

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IWC 2024: Essential Highlights

IWC 2024 Awards: See all results

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Buy Your IWC Stickers and Boost your wine sales

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A taste of the IWC 2024 Awards: Photos & Highlights Video

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IWC Judges: The World's Wine Experts

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Canopy, insights for winemakers: Sign Up

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Cheers to Success: Voices from Past IWC Participants

"Over the years, we've been thrilled to be involved in the IWC awards. It's such a globally recognized competition, and it has certainly increased our brand awareness."

Rosie Dunphy

Owner
Coal Pit Wines, New Zealand

"De Bortoli Wines see the IWC as one of the most prestigious competitions we enter our wines into, obtaining an IWC medal is the best recognition to facilitate selling and promoting our wines globally."

Tony Harper

Export, Distribution and Administration Manager
De Bortoli Wines, Australia

"From use in trade and retail environments, to adding credibility when talking to new export markets, the reputation of IWC and our strong results each year makes participation absolutely essential."

Madison James

Brand Manager
Joval Wines, Australia