Submission Deadline
28 February 2028
Judging
Date
23 & 24 March 2026
Winners Announcement
22 April 2026
Blog Archives
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Interviews
Meet the Judges: Carla Bertellotti, Managing Director at Vinos Latinos
Championing Latin American wines with a sharp commercial lens, Carla bridges emerging regions and the UK market through authenticity, pricing clarity, and cultural storytelling.
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Yves Desmaris, Senior Sommelier at Galvin La Chapelle
A fine-dining sommelier shaped by classical training and top mentorship, Yves evaluates wines through the lens of balance, sustainability, and real on-trade performance.
News
2026 London Wine Competition: Final Call to Enter Before February 28
Final call to showcase wines built for today’s market and give your wine a commercial edge in 2026
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Matteo Furlan, Head of Wines at The Dorchester
Overseeing one of London’s most prestigious wine programs, Matteo brings technical rigor, luxury-hospitality standards, and long-term quality focus to the judging panel.
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Dan Belmont, Director & Wine Buyer at Good Wine Good People
A buyer driven by flavour, typicity, and sustainability, Dan champions wines with personality, consumer relevance, and genuine character across modern retail and on-trade.
Producer Profiles
Aged to Perfection: Inside the 30-Year Journey of Kardenakhi 7’s Saamo 1987
From a single harvest in 1987 to three decades of uninterrupted aging, Saamo 1987 stands as one of Georgia’s rarest fortified wines—untouched by time, conflict, or modern intervention
Insights
The South African Renaissance: Why Now Is the Time for UK Distributors to Bet on Boutique Producers
Cool maritime vineyards, disciplined winemaking and international acclaim are reshaping perceptions of South African Wines, opening a new chapter for premium-focused portfolios in the UK wine market
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Beans Boughton MW, Buyer at Alliance Wine
A Master of Wine bringing global buying expertise and a trade-focused perspective to the 2026 judging panel.
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Antonio Palmarini, Head Sommelier at Nela
An Italian-born beverage expert blending global wine, sake, and tea mastery with a modern, guest-focused approach to hospitality.