Super Early Deadline
31 August 2026
Judging
Date
22 & 23 March 2027
Winners Announcement
22 April 2027
Blog Archives
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News
2026 London Wine Competition: Final Call to Enter Before February 28
Final call to showcase wines built for today’s market and give your wine a commercial edge in 2026
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Dan Belmont, Director & Wine Buyer at Good Wine Good People
A buyer driven by flavour, typicity, and sustainability, Dan champions wines with personality, consumer relevance, and genuine character across modern retail and on-trade.
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Yves Desmaris, Senior Sommelier at Galvin La Chapelle
A fine-dining sommelier shaped by classical training and top mentorship, Yves evaluates wines through the lens of balance, sustainability, and real on-trade performance.
Producer Profiles
Aged to Perfection: Inside the 30-Year Journey of Kardenakhi 7’s Saamo 1987
From a single harvest in 1987 to three decades of uninterrupted aging, Saamo 1987 stands as one of Georgia’s rarest fortified wines—untouched by time, conflict, or modern intervention
Insights
The South African Renaissance: Why Now Is the Time for UK Distributors to Bet on Boutique Producers
Cool maritime vineyards, disciplined winemaking and international acclaim are reshaping perceptions of South African Wines, opening a new chapter for premium-focused portfolios in the UK wine market
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Beans Boughton MW, Buyer at Alliance Wine
A Master of Wine bringing global buying expertise and a trade-focused perspective to the 2026 judging panel.
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Antonio Palmarini, Head Sommelier at Nela
An Italian-born beverage expert blending global wine, sake, and tea mastery with a modern, guest-focused approach to hospitality.
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Valeria Rodriguez, Director of Fine Wines and Prestige Sales
How a Fine Wine Expert Brings Cultural Depth and Commercial Insight to the LWC Panel
Producer Profiles
Pirramimma: A Legacy of Family, Soil, and the Spirit of McLaren Vale
Established in 1892, Pirramimma stands among Australia’s oldest family-owned wineries, rooted in respect for the land, commitment to sustainability, and an enduring passion for fine wine