Entry Questions 

What are the shipping options, and where to ship?

Please send your wine samples (2 bottles per entry) to the Warehouse address mentioned on Shipping Labels.

Goods receiving time: Monday – Friday, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.

Are there any extensions to deadlines?

Not usually, but please call the office on +44 0203 8580159

How do I find the correct category for my product?

Please download the category list to browse the available categories.

Are there any discounts for multiple entries or early entries?

There are various discounts on offer throughout the year. Please check our website to see these.

Can you tell me the deadlines?

Please visit key deadlines and pricing for more information

Can I pay entry fees using my own currency? 

All LWC Invoices are issued in GBP; however, you are welcome to pay the equivalent amount in your local currency for your convenience. We recommend you refer to a currency conversion website like https://www.xe.com/ for today's rates.

 

Samples and Shipping

When do I need to ship samples, and what are the deadlines?

Please see shipping instructions for full details. Please send your wine samples (3 bottles per entry) to the Warehouse address mentioned on Shipping Labels..

Goods receiving time: Monday – Friday,y 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.

How many bottles per entry do we need to send?

2 bottles of each entry, along with a copy of your entry form. Clearly mark ‘Sample Material - Not For Resale - Glass Enclosed’ on the outer carton/s. Include the copy of the completed submission form in the shipment, even if submitted online.

Where do we send my samples? 

Please see shipping instructions.

Can I deliver samples in person?

London Wine Competition recommends shipping samples, but it is also possible for you to organize delivery directly to our warehouse. 

Goods receiving time: Monday – Friday, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.

How do we know LWC received the samples?

Please email benjamin@londonwinecompetition.com to inquire about the status of your samples if you have any questions.

Our samples did not arrive in time/were late for the LWC competition. They are on hold by customs/damaged by courier//late to arrive. Can we still send our samples? 

For the LWC Judges to taste your products, it is essential they arrive in time. If your samples do not arrive in time for the LWC, they will not be able to be blind-tasted or placed by the Judges.

Where can I print an address label on the website?

Log in > My Shipping Labels > Print Shipping Labels

 

Invoice and billing questions 

How will my invoice be sent to me?

If you haven’t received your invoice within 2 weeks, please contact benjamin@londonwinecompetition.com

Do we need to pay taxes and duties?

Yes, you need to raise the documents to ship with all charges being billed back to you.

 

Login Questions:

I don't have an account with LWC. Can I still enter?

Yes, please create your account here. It will help you manage your entries, track your samples, and market your wins.

Forgot my password?

Use the link 'password retrieval' function, and we will send you your username and email.

 

Results and Winners

How will I be informed of my results? 

Via email, and your results will be uploaded to your account.

What do winners receive from the LWC?

A certificate, logos, stickers, and an online marketing toolkit, which is available online under Winners.

How do I order stickers/artwork? 

You can order from your account area

Where are my stickers? 

After your order is processed, you will receive an email at your registered address containing the order details and tracking number. If you do not receive this email, please reach out to Benjamin Smith at benjamin@londonwinecompetition.com or call us on +44 02045199418.

How will the award benefit my brand? 

Our marketing team will send you a free toolkit on how to promote your win, PR campaign, and social media. It will also include how LWC will be promoting your brand all year round.

 

Printing Labels and Rights

 

We are printing the LWC License to Print. What are the Charter Colours to give to our Printer?

LWC medals are designed and printed in CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and key-black) colors onto Silver Metallic Foil. For further orders, kindly refer to the sticker shop.

Are the LWC Medal Sticker Price and LWC License to print the same? 

The purpose of License to Print was primarily arranged for the convenience of Winners who have larger quantities of bottles to add their LWC Medals. 

Large-scale usage of License to Print enables Winners to save manpower to add to all bottles by hand, and/or they can arrange their printing more efficiently without needing to find a machine that can attach stickers with the exact dimensions that LWC Medals are issued at, which can be time-consuming/not easily accessible.

LWC Medals showcase winning wines and spirits to buyers who are seeking the all-important LWC stamp of approval. Whether you are the Producer, Distributor, Importer or Retailer, now is your chance to celebrate and boost sales. LWC Winners choose what is more convenient for them to enhance their sales - and order Medal Stickers or the License to Print here...

Order of Medal sticker

On your first order (only) of medal stickers, we'll add 1 roll as a complimentary. Once the order is placed, the order shall be delivered within 2-3 weeks, depending on the order. At times, it may take longer due to stock, customs.

Shipping of stickers will be through Royal Mail 2nd class delivery. For fast delivery, additional charges would apply by contacting the competition team.

Orders once placed will not be refunded. Orders returned will not be refunded, and additional shipping costs will apply for re-shipping.

What are the usage rights to the LWC Medal artwork?

Is there a restriction on what we can use artwork for? Shall we purchase the License to Print? 

Winners are welcome to use the LWC artwork on marketing materials related to the winning products with no restrictions if it's used for marketing material, presentations, website, press releases, trade shows, and any other marketing purpose.

For usage of the LWC materials on Bottles or Packaging/Boxes, winners order either LWC Medal Stickers or the LWC License to Print. Both have no time limit to usage and are based on the quantity ordered. Order yours here

 

General Questions

Where will the judging take place?

St Mary’s Church, Wyndham Pl, York St, London W1H 1PQ, United Kingdom

Who are your judges? 

Please see the London Wine Competition Judges section.

I’d like to take part in the judging. How do I apply?

If you’re a trade buyer with a minimum buying experience of 3 years, you are very welcome to apply to be a judge. Please send your details to aakash@londonwinecompetition.com / info@londonwinecompetition.com, and we’ll give you more details about how to get involved.

Have further questions?

Please call +44 0203 8580159 or email benjamin@londonwinecompetition.com.