The Global Wine Masters has announced its latest installment dedicated to orange wines, spotlighting one of the industry’s most dynamic and historically rich categories. From the ancient qvevri fermentation methods of Georgia to contemporary natural wine movements across Europe and beyond, orange wine has grown into a celebrated global phenomenon.
The competition is open to orange wine producers from around the world, providing an opportunity to assess and benchmark excellence within this unique style. Recognized for its complex character and resurgence in modern winemaking, orange wine now takes center stage in a format that honors both its heritage and innovation.
All entries will be evaluated through a rigorous blind-tasting process conducted by a panel of industry authorities. Judges will include Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, and senior buyers, ensuring an uncompromising standard of assessment marked by expertise and impartiality.
Key Dates:
Entry Deadline: Thursday, 12 June 2025
Sample Deadline: Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Participants are reminded that refunds will not be issued for samples that fail to arrive on time. All UK duties on submitted samples must be prepaid, a process that can be managed through the entrant’s shipping provider.
This dedicated competition underscores the rising prominence of skin contact wines and their place in the evolving global wine landscape.
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