The International Cool Climate Wine Show is internationally recognised as Australia’s and the Southern Hemisphere’s foremost show for inspirational cool climate wines. It has been staged since 2000 & continues to grow in popularity year on year.

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The ICCWS attracts entries from the cool climate regions of Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania, New Zealand, France, Italy, the USA, Germany, Austria, the UK & others.

The Show promotes excellence in Cool Climate Wine & provides winegrowers the opportunity to benchmark their wines amongst those from other Cool Climate Wine regions throughout Australia, NZ & globally.

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Each year the ICCWS attracts more than 700 wines from around the world including sparkling wines, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir & Shiraz. For the 2023 Show, there will be a total of 39 Competition Classes including a new category highlighting Sustainability in the wine industry. We have introduced the 'Best Organic Wine' Trophy, as we have had keen interest worldwide for this method of production - to be judged in association with the other classes. Many of the wines entered are from smaller vineyards where grapes are handpicked & wines handcrafted by winemakers with a passion for exploring terroir & the true expression of the grape.

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The wines are assessed by a team of experienced & highly credentialled & panel of judges, currently working within the industry, from both Australia & overseas. For winemakers, this is an opportunity to benchmark in a show where “like is judged against like”; where elegant wines with restrained fruit are seen at their best; & where diversity is encouraged& rewarded.

 

For wine retailers, restauranteurs, sommeliers, wine writers, wine media, wine students & wine enthusiasts, here is an opportunity to taste an extraordinary breadth & depth of Cool Climate wines. This gives great brand exposure along with opportunities for networking, marketing & promotion to the wineries entering.

 

The upcoming Show to be held on 19th - 21 July 2023, will be the 22nd International Cool Climate Wine Show. 

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The program for 2023 Show is as follows: 

  

• 3 Day Event held on 19th – 21st July at Rosebud Country Club, on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula.  This includes judging over 2 days by a team of expert & experienced Judges. 

• A Cool Climate Wine Festival is held on the 22nd July and is open to the trade & public to attend. 

• Presentation Dinner in Melbourne, 24th August 2023

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The International Cool Climate Wine Show look forward to welcoming you to the 2023 Show.

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