More information on Prices & Shipping
Entries Open
15 December 2025
Entry Fee
£170 per wine
VAT applies to UK companies.
Early Bird Discount
Use code EARLYBIRD26 at checkout
Save 5% (£8.50 per entry)
Early Bird deadline: 23 January 2026
Key Deadlines — Tranche 2
● Online entry deadline: 20 March 2026
● Hellmann consolidated shipping deadline: 6 March 2026
● Private courier delivery deadline: 27 March 2026.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION IF SHIPPING BY COURIER PLEASE READ THIS PAGE
NEW for 2026 – Single Round of Judging
Following successful trials in Tranche 1, the IWC is moving to a single round of judging from April 2026.
This means two major benefits for producers:
1. Fewer bottles required
Only 3 bottles per entry
(previously 4)
2. Lower shipping costs
Updated Hellmann Beverage Logistics rates for April 2026:
International Shipping Fees (Hellmann Consolidated Service)
Includes all UK duties, taxes, customs clearance and handling.
Standard Rates
| Region |
Old Price |
New Price |
| Europe |
£60 |
£52 per entry |
| Americas, Australasia, South Africa, Japan, etc. |
£68 |
£62 per entry |
Discounted Rates (Minimum 4 Entries in One Box)
| Region |
Old Price |
New Price (4+ entries) |
| Europe |
£52 |
£49 per entry |
| Americas, Australasia, South Africa, Japan, etc. |
£62 |
£59 per entry |
Why use Hellmann?
● Considerably cheaper than couriers
● No customs delays — UK border controls are strict, and Hellmann handles all compliance
● Zero paperwork stress
● Smooth delivery into the IWC depot.
Our recommendation: Use the IWC × Hellmann global shipping service to avoid delays or failed deliveries.
Enter and Save
The IWC's move to a single round of judging creates meaningful cost reductions for producers. Here's how the numbers stack up:
1. Fewer Bottles = Immediate Savings
From 4 bottles per entry → now only 3.
Savings per entry by wine value:
● Entry-level wine (£10 value): £10 saved
● Mid-range wine (£25 value): £25 saved
● Premium wine (£50 value): £50 saved
● Icon wine (£100–£300+): £100–£300 saved
If you entered 6 wines valued at £30 each:
6 × £30 = £180 savedon bottles alone.
2. Lower Shipping Prices Compared with 2025
Standard Rates
| Region |
2025 |
2026 |
Saving |
| Europe |
£60 |
£52 |
£8 |
| Americas / Australasia / SA / Japan |
£68 |
£62 |
£6 |
Bulk Rates (4+ wines in one box)
| Region |
2025 |
2026 (4+ entries) |
Saving |
| Europe |
£60 |
£49 |
£11 |
| RoW |
£68 |
£59 |
£9 |
Example: 6 wines shipped from Europe
● 2025 cost: 6 × £60 = £360
● 2026 cost: 6 × £49 = £294
→ £66 saved on shipping
(Combine with bottle savings: £246 total saved for a 6-wine entry.)
3. Wine Paris drop-off: Your cheapest option
For producers attending Wine Paris:
£35 per entry
No customs. No UK courier. No delays.
Cheaper than any courier method.
4. Four plus wines entry
Entering four or more wines gives you access to our lowest delivery rate — an equivalent of just £49 per entry. This applies when you send your wines with our Consolidated shipping service via Hellman .
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