General Information
Why Trust the IWC Process?
– Fair and Unbiased Assessment: Our judges are dedicated to fairness, ensuring every entry undergoes a comprehensive and impartial evaluation.
– Brand-Free Evaluation: Judges assess wines without brand knowledge, allowing your wines to be judged solely on their inherent qualities.
– Your Wine Stands Alone: At the IWC, we embrace the uniqueness of each wine. Entries are evaluated purely on their merits, offering a genuine representation of quality and character.
– Global experts: Our diverse global panel of expert judges, as opposed to region-specific, ensures a well-rounded evaluation.
Entry Fees
Per Entry Fee – £153 plus VAT*
Per Entry Fee – £79 (Discovery Tasting) plus VAT* in addition to IWC entry fee
*UK only. European companies with a valid VAT registration number do not have to pay UK VAT. Countries outside the EU do not pay UK VAT.
Number of samples required – 4 bottles per wine entry.
Shipping your samples
The IWC strongly recommends using the Hillebrand Gori a company by DHL Consolidated shipping service, but private shipping is still an option.
Consolidated shipping deadlines closing soon: check out the deadlines per country with a Hillebrand Gori Shipping office and agent directory.
https://www.internationalwinechallenge.com/shipping-your-wines.html
IWC Medal system
– Trophy Winners and Special Awards: These are the ‘Best in Show’ wines and the talented winemakers behind them, representing the pinnacle of excellence.
– Gold Medal (95 – 100 Points): The coveted Gold Medal signifies wines that have achieved extraordinary quality, with a score ranging from 95 to a perfect 100.
– Silver Medal (90 – 94 Points): Silver Medals are awarded to wines that consistently impress, scoring within the impressive range of 90 to 94 points.
– Bronze Medal: An acknowledgment of wines that exhibit notable characteristics and quality.
– Commended Award: Even at this level, wines are recognised for their distinctive features and commitment to excellence.
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