More information on Prices & Shipping
Entries Open
15 December 2025
Entry Fee
£170 per wine
VAT applies to UK companies.
Key Shipping Deadlines
- Hellmann consolidated shipping deadline: 6 March 2026 (note 28 February online entry deadline if shipping this way)
- Private courier delivery deadline: 27 March 2026.
NEW for 2026: Simpler Shipping, Lower Costs
Following successful trials in Tranche 1, the IWC is moving to a single round of judging from April 2026.From April 2026, the IWC moves to a single round of judging, reducing complexity and overall shipping costs for producers.
Choose How to Ship Your Wines
Producers can ship their wines to the IWC in one of three ways:
Option 1: IWC × Hellmann Global Consolidated Shipping (Recommended)
A door-to-door service designed specifically for wine competitions. Note if you are shipping this way, the online entry deadline is the 28th February.
Entrants must use the IWC provided labels if wines are sent this way to avoid delays.
Includes
- All UK duties and taxes
- Customs clearance and compliance
- Handling and delivery direct to the IWC depot
Why use Hellmann
- Significantly cheaper than international couriers
- No customs delays or rejected shipments
- No paperwork or compliance stress
- Smooth delivery into the IWC depot
Hellmann Shipping Rates
Standard Rates (per entry)
| Region |
2025 |
2026 |
| Europe |
£60 |
£52 |
| Americas, Australasia, South Africa, Japan |
£68 |
£62 |
Discounted Rates (4+ entries, valid on wines entered by 13 February 2026.)
| Region |
2025 |
2026 |
| Europe |
£60 |
£49 |
| Americas, Australasia, South Africa, Japan |
£68 |
£59 |
Option 2: Own Courier (Not Recommended)
UK border controls are strict. Independent courier shipments often face delays, additional charges, or failed deliveries.
We advise that you use Hellmann shipping to avoid unnecessary paperwork and lower your costs.
What's Changed for 2026
Single Round of Judging
Following successful trials in Tranche 1, the IWC will move to a single round of judging from April 2026.
What this means
- 3 bottles per entry
- (Previously 4 bottles)
How Much You Save
1. Bottle Savings
Reducing from 4 bottles to 3 saves one bottle per entry.
Savings by wine value (per entry):
- £10 wine → £10 saved
- £25 wine → £25 saved
- £50 wine → £50 saved
- £100–£300+ wine → £100–£300+ saved
Example
6 wines at £30 each → £180 saved on bottles
2. Shipping Savings vs 2025
Example: 6 wines shipped from Europe using Hellmann (4+ rate)
*Note, shipping discount is valid on wines entered by 13 February 2026.
- 2025: 6 × £60 = £360
- 2026: 6 × £49 = £294
→ £66 saved on shipping
Total Example Savings
6 wines at £30 each, shipped from Europe:
- Bottle savings: £180
- Shipping savings: £66
Total saving: £246
Enter More, Save More
- Enter four or more wines to access the lowest Hellmann rate
- As little as £49 per entry
- Valid if you enter by 13 February 2026
Fewer bottles + cheaper shipping = meaningful cost reductions in 2026
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