Important Sample Shipping Update
We have now started accepting samples through both shipping options — our UK Consolidation Centre and direct shipment to India.
🇬🇧 UK Consolidation Centre
Participants shipping samples to the UK Consolidation Centre may dispatch them between 21 August and 4 September 2026.
🇮🇳 Direct Shipment to India
Participants shipping samples directly to India must ensure that their samples arrive in India between 1 and 15 September 2026.
Important: Please send the required shipping documents to our team for a quick review before dispatching your samples. This will help ensure that all documentation is in order and minimise potential delays during shipment and customs clearance.
Please follow the applicable shipping timeline based on your chosen shipping option.

India International Wine Competition
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The India International Wine Competition (IIWC) is a trade-focused international wine competition dedicated to recognising excellence in winemaking through an independent judging process.
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Every wine is evaluated through a 100% blind tasting process by a distinguished panel of Indian importers, distributors, retail buyers, sommeliers, hospitality professionals, and wine educators. Each entry is judged solely on its merits, without influence from brand, packaging, or producer.
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The judging panel evaluates wines based on quality, balance, typicity, craftsmanship, and their suitability for the Indian palate and India's diverse food culture.
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Designed for the beverage trade, IIWC provides wine producers with credible recognition from professionals who are actively involved in India's wine industry.
📅 Judging Date: 23 October 2026
🏆 Results Announcement: 10 November 2026
📍 Location: Gurugram (Delhi NCR), Haryana, India
Why Enter the India International Wine Competition?
Participating in the India International Wine Competition (IIWC) gives wine producers the opportunity to gain independent recognition and showcase their wines to India’s growing premium wine market through a trade-focused international competition.
Benefits of Entering
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Access India’s growing premium wine market.
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100% blind tasting judged purely on quality.
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Judged by Indian trade buyers, wine experts, and industry professionals.
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Gain recognition among importers, distributors, retailers, hospitality, and travel retail professionals.
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Increase brand visibility within India’s beverage trade.
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Earn Double Gold, Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals.
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Strengthen brand credibility with an internationally recognised award.
Our Judges
The India International Wine Competition is judged by a distinguished panel of India’s leading wine experts and key trade buyers, including importers, distributors, and hospitality professionals, bringing deep market insight and relevance to every evaluation.
Click here to visit our Judges Page.

Mr. Ajoy Shaw
First Indian to complete Diploma WSET in Wines and Spirits | Former Chief Winemaker & Vice President, Sula Vineyards | Director, Plateaux Vintners

Ms. Manuela Lo Conte
DipWset, WSET L3 in wines, WSET L1 in Sake, Senior Marketing & Export Manager at Grover Zampa vineyards

Mr. Amit Goel
Entrepreneur & Director, Rad Elan Distributors | International Juror, India International Wine & Spirits Challenge | 18+ Years Industry Veteran | Premium Beverage Specialist

Mr. Amber Deshmukh
Advanced Sommelier, CMS | SAI-ASI Best Sommelier of India 2025 - 2nd Runner-up| Italian Wine Scholar

Ms. Krity Malhotra
India’s First Female Certified Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers, UK) | Sommelier, Spirits & Wine Educator | Head of Business – Education, Tulleeho

Category Head - Liquor at April Moon Retail | Specialist in Indian Travel Retail & Luxury Spirits | 20+ Years Driving Revenue for Global Brands (Bacardi, Beam Global, etc)

Mr. Kevin Rodrigues
Advanced Sommelier (CMS) | India’s Best Sommelier 2024 | Head of Wines – EHV International (Indian Accent, Comorin, HOSA)


Mr. Kunal Kaul
DipWSET, MSS, CSW | India’s First Master Sake Sommelier | Founder & Educator, Grape Xpectations | Vice President – India, International Tequila Academy | WSET Certified Educator & Spirits Specialist
