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8 September | Guildhall, London
Explore our wine competitions for 2026 and beyond. Choose the competition that best fits your wine and region.
The wine market is fierce - and standing out isn't optional. Medal - winning wines outperform the rest. Here's how:
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The IWC is where great wines come to be recognised — fairly, consistently, globally.
Great wines come to prove themselves — blind, equal, and judged on nothing but what's in the glass.
For 40 years, the IWC has set the global benchmark for wine quality. Because we keep things simple — fair judging, serious expertise, and medals that actually mean something.
The wine market is fierce — and standing out isn't optional. Medal-winning wines outperform the rest. Here's how:
10-15% higher prices on average for medal-winners
Clear, double-digit sales uplift when an IWC medal sticker hits the bottle
Instant Trust from shoppers who use medals as a shortcut to confidence
A Proven ROI that outperforms most forms of wine marketing
In a crowded world, an IWC medal is one of the most effective — and affordable — ways to get noticed.
Stay ahead with expert analysis, emerging trends, and stories from the world of wine. IWC Insight delivers the industry intelligence that matters — without the fluff. From medal-winning producers to market insights, get the knowledge that gives you an edge.
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One of the great legends of sparkling wine, Pieter Ferreira has spent a lifetime championing South African Cap Classique.
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London's status as the wine world's shop window is under threat. But a clear successor is far from obvious.
Ahead of the launch of the ninth edition of The World Atlas of Wine, legendary critic and author Jancis Robinson MW reflects on a changing wine world - and where tomorrow's premier drops are likely to come from.
While outsiders remain fixated on geopolitics, Lebanon's winemakers are quietly getting on with the business of producing outstanding wines, says James Lawrence
From Rioja to Kent, wine tourism is booming. But is the industry's greatest success story about to become its biggest headache?
Cédric Pla, Director of Castel Châteaux & Grands Crus, speaks to James Lawrence about the group's approach to sustainable viticulture and the initiatives being implemented across its estates.
One of Napa Valley's oldest wineries, Mayacamas Vineyards produces elegant, long-lived Cabernet Sauvignon that is the antithesis of a fruit-bomb caricature.
Founded in 1838, Deutz is one of Champagne's less flamboyant houses. Yet the quality and consistency of its wines is not to be sniffed at.
From chilled reds to the rise of Lambrusco, rosé is no longer the only summer story.
Early Bird ticket offer ends Friday, 31 July
The first black female winemaker in South Africa, Ntsiki Biyela has spent her career breaking barriers while building a formidable wine brand.
Propelled by technical innovation and shifting priorities, premium glassware is evolving to meet the needs of sommeliers today.
Get to know the renowned wine professionals whose experience and passion shape the results of the International Wine Challenge.
Co-Chair, International Wine Challenge
Co-Chair, International Wine Challenge
Co-Chair, International Wine Challenge
Co-Chair, International Wine Challenge
IWC Asia Pacific Co-Chair, Australia
IWC Asia Pacific Co-Chair, China
IWC Americas Co-Chair, Argentina
IWC Americas Co-Chair, Chile
A curated spotlight on this week's top-performing wines—celebrating excellence, innovation, and unforgettable flavor profiles.
THE RESULTS
Retailers, importers, Wine Searcher and consumers all watch. An IWC medal doesn't just sit on a shelf — it opens doors, starts conversations, and moves bottles.
Join the world's most prestigious wine competition and gain recognition for your exceptional wines.
Hear from winemakers who have participated in the International Wine Challenge
"We are deeply honored to have received Gold medals for three wines. We have always sought to draw out the inherent character of each vineyard and express it faithfully in our wines."
Hironori Kobayashi
"We are truly honoured and deeply excited to receive this recognition from IWC. To learn that the Icon wines were judged separately, with a dedicated panel and such an intensive tasting process, makes this achievement feel even more meaningful to us."
"The IWC awards across the entire range of the House of Arras wines are a fantastic endorsement of our viticultural and winemaking philosophy..."
Ed Carr
"It is exciting to see our wines, already widely recognised in England, reaching an international audience."
Stephen Duckett
"It means International recognition for the hard work that the team has performed to produce beautiful grapes and among the best burgundy wines."
"Recognition at IWC 2026 is a powerful testament to the hard work and passion our team pours into every vintage."
"We're all delighted to receive a global award of such kudos – It means a huge amount to us sitting over here in South Australia, 12,000 miles away!"
Peter Gago
"These awards reflect the work of our team and highlight the quality of our wines, with special recognition for emerging varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc..."
German Di Cesare
"As a family, we are incredibly excited by these fantastic results for our wines from the IWC..."
Kirsty and Rick Goring
"We are pleased with the results achieved in such a prestigious competition as the IWC. for us, this reflects the consistency we have been building year after year with our wines and we are truly proud to continue gaining recognition over time".
Jose "Pepe" Morales
"At the International Wine Challenge the wine speaks entirely for itself. The judging is blind, so the result is purely about quality, balance and character in the glass. That is something we value tremendously as winemakers."
