Results Press Releases

2024

Record-breaking entries, with Golds even split between Still and Sparkling. Winding Wood top for Sparkling, and Burn Valley best Still.

2023

Newcomers and still wines make significant impact. Sparkling Trophy for Busi Jacobsohn, and second Still top spot for Oastbrook.

2022

Tradition and innovation celebrated as standards continue to rise. Bride Valley win Sparkling Trophy and Wharie Experience takes Still.

2021

Boutique vineyards shine bright as Oastbrook win Still trophy, and D'Urberville best Sparkling. First Gold for a Champagne house.

2020

Still wines take majority of Golds, as IEWA grows. Sparkling Trophy win for Black Chalk, and Stopham top Still for third time.

2019

Sussex top spots for Stopham Still and Wiston Sparkling, and a world first Gold for English Sauvignon Blanc.

2018

Dorset and Sussex shine, as a red Pinot Noir also scores gold. Langham and Stopham take category top spots.

2017

Inaugural IEWA results released, with medals from 13 different counties and Golds for Sugrue, Lyme Bay and Tuffon Hall.

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FAQs

What is The Independent English Wine Awards?

Launched in April 2016 and held annually, The IEWA is an indie wine competition whose reason for being is to award, promote and celebrate the best English wines in the world. The competition is based in Bristol and is the only one of its type.

How much does it cost to enter IEWA25?

Entry is £125.00 per wine (no VAT payable). If your wine is awarded a medal, the only other cost would be for optional medal stickers, at £30.00 per roll of 1000. All other materials, like the pro bottle photos and digital medal logos, are included.

When you say ‘independent’ what do you mean?

The IEWA is not owned by or affiliated to a larger company or organisation. That’s really important to the credibility of our comp. Objectivity is vital if any message is to be taken seriously. The IEWA is proudly free from conflict, compromise or influence.

Where should I send samples? How many are required?

Three samples of each wine entered should to be sent to our registered address at: The IEWA, c/o Mr Alexander Taylor, 2 Laurie Lee Court, Barrs Court, Bristol, BS30 7BG. And the deadline for samples to be safely with us is Friday 10th May (10.05).

Who is on The IEWA judging panel this year?

IEWA25 judging is overseen by Susy Atkins, and panel chairs have included Liam Steevenson MW, Holly Plumeridge, Anne Krebiehl MW and Lee Isaacs. The panel always has a really good mix - professionally very diverse; view it here.

What is the deadline for entering IEWA25?

Judging for IEWA25 will take place on Saturday 17th May (17/05), and the deadline for entering is Thursday 1st May (01/05). Then the deadline for getting samples to us is Friday 9th May (09/05). View all key dates here.

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