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Competitions

Ten vines. Judged blind.

Blind judges don't know who made the wine — or how many vines it came from. Enter the wine you made, a Crew lot or your own barrel, in established international competitions, poured alongside wines from famous estates. We handle the forms, shipping and deadlines.

New to SplitVineyards? Learn how it works or explore vineyards to get started.

Six numbered glasses of red wine in a row beside a scoring sheet on a clipboard, with barrels behind

Why enter

A blind panel scores what's in the glass, not the name on the bottle. It's the one place a wine from a few rows stands level with an estate that has made wine for fifty years — and a score or a medal is a lasting record of what you made.

We handle every aspect: filling out forms, coordinating shipments, tracking deadlines, and reporting results. You focus on celebrating your achievements.

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How it works

  1. Step 1

    Choose your competitions

    Choose from a list of prestigious international wine competitions. We'll recommend the best fit for your wine style and varietal.

  2. Step 2

    Pay the entry fees

    Entry fees range from $100-$200 per competition. You cover these costs directly—we don't mark them up.

  3. Step 3

    We handle the rest

    We complete the forms, coordinate the bottle shipments, track the deadlines, and pack your wine to arrive safely.

  4. Step 4

    Get your results

    Get the judges' scorecards and tasting notes, plus official medals or certificates if you win. They're yours to keep and share.

Competitions we can enter you in

We submit to the most respected wine competitions worldwide. Each has rigorous blind tasting protocols and expert judging panels.

  • International Wine Challenge (IWC)

    London-based competition with blind tasting by panels of wine-trade professionals.

    $180-$200 per entry

    Typically March-April

    Eligible

  • Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA)

    One of the largest international wine competitions, judged blind by panels of wine-trade experts.

    $190-$210 per entry

    Typically April

    Eligible

  • San Francisco International Wine Competition

    Long-running US competition with double-blind judging and a record of recognizing small-production wines.

    $100-$135 per entry

    Typically December-January

    Eligible

  • International Wine Awards

    Highly respected competition featuring judges from across the wine trade. Focus on commercial viability and consumer appeal.

    $150-$175 per entry

    Varies by category

    Eligible

Why enter through SplitVineyards

  • Third-party validation of quality from recognized experts and critics
  • Medals, scores and judges' notes, yours to keep and share
  • Professional feedback to improve future vintages and winemaking decisions
  • Networking opportunities at award ceremonies and industry events
  • A record of how judges outside the winery rated the wine you made
  • Permanent record of achievement—medals last forever on your vintage's reputation

What it costs

Competition entry is entirely optional. We never mark up entry fees—you pay what the competitions charge. Our service fee for handling all logistics is already included in your SplitVineyards membership.

Your cost
Entry fees only
Paid directly to competitions
We cover
Everything else
Forms, shipping, tracking, reporting
Typical range
$100-$200
Per competition entry

Make a wine worth entering

Whether your lot makes 5 bottles or 500, it's judged on the same terms as the famous names. Start with a Crew or your own block — then tell us which competitions, and we'll do the rest.

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