WHERE THE WORLD'S COOL CLIMATE WINES COMPETE
The International Cool Climate Wine Show (ICCWS) brings together wines from leading cool climate regions across Australia and internationally, celebrating the diversity, elegance, and distinctive character of wines grown in cooler climates.

Recognition That Matters
Discover the wines recognised for excellence in cool climate winemaking.

- OUR JUDGES
Our awards aren't given
— they're earned
ICCWS wines are assessed by an experienced panel of highly credentialed wine professionals from Australia and overseas. Entries are grouped into category, ensuring wines are assessed fairly within their style and variety.
Celebrating the world’s best cool climate wines
The International Cool Climate Wine Show (ICCWS) is Australia’s and the Southern Hemisphere’s leading wine competition dedicated to cool climate wines, celebrating wines that express terroir and the distinctive character of cooler growing regions.
Established in 2000 and held annually in Melbourne, the ICCWS attracts entries from leading cool climate regions across Australia and around the world. Each year, more than 400 wines are assessed by an experienced panel of highly credentialed wine professionals from Australia and overseas.
Over more than two decades, the ICCWS has built a reputation as one of the world’s most respected showcases of cool climate wines.

25+
YEARS
CELEBRATING COOL CLIMATE WINES
400+
WINES
ENTERED
ANNUALLY
EXPERT
PANEL
INDUSTRY LEADING JUDGES
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