The International Cool Climate Wine Show (ICCWS) is internationally recognised as Australia’s and the Southern Hemisphere’s foremost show for inspirational cool climate wines. 

Established in 2000, ICCWS celebrates its 24th Show in 2025. 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, Argentina, Chile, the UK & others. The International contingency continues to grow year-on-year. 

The Show promotes excellence in Cool Climate Wine & provides winegrowers the opportunity to benchmark their wines against those from other Cool Climate Wine regions throughout Australia, NZ & globally. The event is held in Greater Melbourne, Australia.

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Each year the ICCWS attracts more than 400 wines from around the world including sparkling wines, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Prosecco, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Dolcetto, Barolo, Riesling, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo & Riesling. For the 2024 Show, there will be a total of 39 Competition Classes. Recently, 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. 

The ICCWS is also recently introduced a new Category for Low or no Alcohol wines.
The wines are assessed by a team of experienced highly credentialed  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.

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For wine retailers, restaurateurs, sommeliers, wine writers, wine media, wine students & wine enthusiasts, here is an opportunity to taste an extraordinary breadth & depth of Cool Climate wines. The ICCWS has a Cool Climate Wine Festival, giving great brand exposure along with opportunities for networking, marketing & promotion to the wineries entering.

The ICCWS partners with WineSoPro to facilitate a new simple-to-use online entry system that will capture your information, receive your payment and provide acknowledgement of your entry to the 2025 ICCWS. Please note credit card payments will be processed in Australian Dollars (AUD).

Wine entries will open Friday 7th February 2025 and the close date is TBA.

Wines to be entered via WineShowPro either via the button below or via our entry page: 

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The upcoming Show to be held on 23rd - 25th July 2025 will be the 24th International Cool Climate Wine Show. 

The program for 2025 Show is as follows:

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• 3 Day Event held on 23rd - 25th July on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula. This includes judging over 3 days by a team of expert & experienced Judges.

• Awards Dinner in Melbourne, in late August - please see our "Events" - "Book Now" page for details.​

• RESULTS FROM THE 2025 SHOW WILL BE RELEASED AT THE AWARDS DINNER AND PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIALS AFTER THAT HAS OCCURED.

 

​The International Cool Climate Wine Show look forward to welcoming you to the 2025 Show.
Any questions, please contact ICCWS Event Manager Caroline Dickenson -
events@internationalcoolclimatewineshow.com