The ICCWS is recognised as the Southern Hemispheres foremost show for inspirational cool climate w**es. Many of them are from smaller vineyards where grapes are handpicked and w**es handcrafted by w**emakers with a passion for exploring terroir and the true expression of the grape. Each year the ICCWS attracts more than 700 w**es from around the world, in 36 competition classes, including sparkling w**es, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. After a 2 year gap due to Covid, the international Cool Climate w**e Show returned in 2022.
In 2022, we introduced a trophy for the best organic / bio dynamic w**e, as we have had keen interest, worldwide, for this method of production, to be judged in association with the other classes.
The w**es are assessed by a team of experienced and highly credentialed panel of judges, currently working within the industry, from both Australia and overseas. For w**emakers, this is an opportunity to benchmark in a show where "like is judged against like"; where elegant w**es with restrained fruit are seen at their best; and where diversity is encouraged and rewarded. For fine w**e retailers, restaurateurs, sommeliers, w**e writers, w**e media, w**e educators, w**e students and w**e enthusiasts, here is an opportunity to taste an extraordinary breadth and depth of cool climate w**es, which gives great exposure and opportunities for marketing and promotion, to the w**e industry and consumers alike.
Planning for the 2024 show is well under way and we are looking forward to seeing everyone.
The 2024 International Cool Climate W**e Show will be held at the Rosebud Country Club in July.
