Entry Information

2024 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards

Entries for the 2024 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards are now open

This is the 29th year these Awards have been run by the NSW Wine Industry Association, and this successful history has made the NSW Wine Awards one of the most fruitful wine shows at benefiting it’s entrants, helping increase public and trade brand awareness and opening doors to genuine commercial opportunities.

Don't miss your chance to be part of NSW Wine evolution, Enter now and help us write the next chapter in NSW wine history. ENTRY PORTAL

KEY DATES FOR THE 2024 NSW WINE AWARDS

- Entry submissions: Monday 22nd July – Friday 30th Aug

- Wine show labels emailed: 1st Sept

- Entry deliveries: Monday 2nd Sept – Monday 23rd Sept

- Judging: Tuesday 1 Oct - Friday 4 Oct

- Awards presentation: Friday 1st November at the ICC Sydney

 

Categories and Judging

Categories and Judging

Entries are judged by three panels, with each panel being chaired by a leading figure of Australian wine. In 2024 our panels will be led by our new Chair of Show Mr Adam Walls.

The awards are divided into categories: Best Chardonnay, Semillon, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris / Grigio, Other white single varietals, White Blends, light red (Rose), Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Other single red varietals, and Red blends as well as the Dry Red and Dry White trophies, Sparkling and Sweet wines. 

There is also an award for the Best Organic Wine in the show and the Chair of Judges Award. This award is given to a wine from a particular wine region that really impressed our Chair of Judges. Each year a different region is selected to reflect what is topical in the NSW wine industry.

Out of all the award winning wines, one is selected for the ultimate Trophy - the ‘NSW Governor’s Best in Show’ - presented by the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC
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Judging

Where better to host Australia's first state of wine awards than the iconic International Convention Centre Sydney. Our major event partner provides the perfect backdrop for the judging, trade event, and awards ceremony - a fitting stage for the stars of NSW Wine to shine.

NSW Wine Industry Partners

Upcoming Events

May 2024

NSW Sommelier's Wine List Awards

The next NSW Sommelier's Wine List Awards are now OPEN for entries. To find out more about these Awards and see who were the 2023 #nswwinestar click below.

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27 May 2024

Sydney Trade Tasting ~ Young Guns

The next NSW Wine Sydney Trade Tasting of 2024 will take place in May in a central CBD location, and will be focusing on wines from up and coming winemakers.

November 2024

NSW Wine Awards Presentation

Join the Governor of NSW at a lavish lunch at ICC Sydney and be amongst the first to hear which NSW wines and winemakers have been crowned the best of the best in 2024.

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