Super Early Deadline
31 August 2026
Judging
Date
22 & 23 March 2027
Winners Announcement
22 April 2027
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: 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.
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Valeria Rodriguez, Director of Fine Wines and Prestige Sales
How a Fine Wine Expert Brings Cultural Depth and Commercial Insight to the LWC Panel
Producer Profiles
Pirramimma: A Legacy of Family, Soil, and the Spirit of McLaren Vale
Established in 1892, Pirramimma stands among Australia’s oldest family-owned wineries, rooted in respect for the land, commitment to sustainability, and an enduring passion for fine wine
Insights
Why Brands Should Attend Sid Patel’s AI Sales Keynote — In-Person at IBWSS UK or Online
A step-by-step blueprint to build your AI-powered sales engine and scale distribution in 2026.