Category: Wine Economics

Report: AI Revolutionizes Food and Wine Tourism

AI is fundamentally reshaping how travellers discover, plan, and experience food and wine tourism. This transformation is particularly pronounced among younger generations, as evidenced by findings from the Italian Food and Wine Tourism Report 2025.

This report, published by the Italian Association of Food and Wine Tourism (AITE) and curated by Professor Roberta Garibaldi, highlights AI’s growing role as a core decision-support tool for travellers seeking inspiration, personalization, and efficiency in trip planning. For many younger tourists, AI is no longer perceived as innovative or experimental, but rather as an integral and routine part of travel preparation.

Generational Shifts in AI Adoption

The report reveals a significant generational divide in the use of AI technologies. Seventy-five percent of travellers aged 25–34 report using AI tools to generate ideas for food and wine travel experiences, signaling a decisive shift in how destinations and experiences are discovered. Among this cohort, AI is viewed less as a novelty and more as a natural extension of digital research behaviour.

Primary Applications of AI in Travel Planning

Menu and content translation emerges as the most widespread application of AI, used by 69% of respondents overall and rising to 77% among travellers aged 25–34. This reflects the linguistic complexity of navigating regional cuisines, particularly in destinations such as Italy, where local food culture is deeply rooted in dialect and tradition.

Beyond translation, AI serves multiple planning functions:

60% of travellers use AI to generate inspiration and ideas; and

58% rely on it to search for destinations and accommodation.

These figures are notably higher among younger travellers, who integrate AI more seamlessly into their decision-making processes.

International Variations in AI Usage

AI adoption in food and wine tourism varies significantly across markets. The United States leads in the use of AI for food and wine inspiration, with 21% of travellers reporting active use, followed by France (18%) and Germany (16%). Adoption is comparatively lower in the United Kingdom, Austria, and Switzerland, where usage averages around 13%.

Trust levels follow a similar pattern. American travellers exhibit the highest confidence in AI-driven destination recommendations at 15%, compared with just 10% in Austria and Switzerland. Across all markets, however, AI functions primarily as a source of preliminary inspiration rather than a final authority.

Traditional sources remain dominant, with recommendations from friends and family commanding trust levels between 38% and 50%.

Changing Perceptions of Risk and Rising Expectations

The report notes a marked improvement in attitudes toward AI compared to previous years. Perceived risk is declining, particularly among younger travellers. 29% of individuals aged 18–24 believe the risks of AI outweigh its benefits, compared with 49% among those aged 35–44, suggesting that familiarity and repeated use foster confidence.

Travellers articulate clear expectations for AI-based services:

Ease of use (60%);

Strong data privacy protection (55% overall; 71% among 18–24-year-olds);
and

Accuracy and reliability of information (49%).

Looking ahead, respondents express strong interest in advanced AI functionalities, particularly automatic menu translation (46%) and personalized itinerary creation (36%). Younger and more experienced travellers also value detailed recommendations for food, wine, and beer pairings. Sustainability is an increasingly important factor, with approximately one-third of participants seeking low-impact routes and environmentally responsible experiences.

The Persistent Trust Gap

Despite rising usage, complete trust in AI remains limited. Only 6% of respondents report full confidence in algorithmic recommendations, though trust is higher among high-income and frequent travelers. Awareness of AI’s limitations, such as potential inaccuracies, opaque processes, and algorithmic bias, leads many users to cross-reference AI-generated suggestions with traditional sources, including personal networks and expert reviews.

Future Directions and Strategic Implications

The report identifies three key trajectories shaping the future of AI in food and wine tourism:

Growing demand for seamless and highly personalized experiences;

Increased emphasis on pre-trip inspiration rather than on-site assistance; and

The need to build trust through relevance, authenticity, and demonstrable value.

As AI becomes more deeply integrated into reservation systems and digital platforms, intelligent agents are expected to support customized, on-site experiences. For destinations and tourism operators, success will depend on providing high-quality, transparent data, particularly related to sustainability, local authenticity, and cultural integrity, which will ultimately influence how AI ranks, recommends, and promotes experiences.

As digital technologies continue to evolve, the future of food and wine tourism will be shaped by a dynamic interplay between advanced AI tools and trusted human expertise, redefining how travellers engage with culinary and wine landscapes worldwide.

Adapting Terroir to a Changing Climate: An Overview of Chablis’ 2025 Vineyard Regulation Reforms

The 2025 regulatory revisions for the Chablis appellation represent a strategically calibrated response to accelerating climatic pressures. The adjustments—ranging from reduced vine density to higher authorized yields are intended to reinforce vineyard resilience without compromising the appellation’s stylistic integrity. These changes, outlined by The Drinks Business and corroborated through EUR-Lex, signal a regional shift toward adaptive viticultural governance.

The most consequential reform concerns vine density, which has been lowered from 8,000 to 5,500 vines per hectare. This reduction widens row spacing and improves accessibility for mechanization, particularly on slopes where labour constraints and erosion pressures intersect. Expanded spacing norms, averaging up to 1.20 metres, and reaching 1.60 metres on steeper gradients, provide growers with enhanced flexibility. In irregular blocks, spacing may now extend to 2 metres, acknowledging the topographic complexity of the Chablis landscape.

Revisions to yield thresholds similarly reflect an attempt to stabilize production under increasingly erratic weather. New maximum yields now reach 75 hl/ha for standard Chablis (previously 70 hl/ha) and 73 hl/ha for Premier Cru (up from 68 hl/ha). These adjustments offer producers a buffer against frost events, hail episodes, and challenging ripening conditions—phenomena that have become emblematic of recent vintages.

Changes to trellising requirements deepen the focus on canopy management. A minimum foliage height equal to 0.6 times the row spacing is now mandated, supported by structured trellising systems. This emphasizes balanced vegetative growth, improved light interception, and better control of disease pressure; central pillars of contemporary cool-climate viticulture.

These reforms operate alongside long-standing regulations that continue to define the Chablis identity. Chardonnay remains the sole authorized variety, while the hierarchical appellation system, Petit Chablis, Chablis, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru, maintains its established parameters. Minimum alcohol levels (9.5% for Chablis, 10.5% for Premier Cru, and 11% for Grand Cru) remain unchanged, preserving the sensory and structural benchmarks of the region. The geological foundation of Chablis, its Kimmeridgian limestone soils, continues to be recognized as the primary determinant of minerality. Traditional protective practices persist, now complemented by an increasing emphasis on sustainable farming.

Together, these updates depict a region actively reconciling heritage with necessity. Chablis is preserving its historical identity while embracing adaptive strategies capable of sustaining quality and viability in an era defined by climatic volatility. The 2025 framework stands as a model of regulatory evolution rooted in both tradition and foresight, an approach many wine regions are now compelled to consider as environmental uncertainty intensifies.

OIV Releases 2025 World Wine Production First Estimates

The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) published yesterday its annual first estimates for global wine production in 2025.

The initial forecast for 2025 is between 228 and 235 million hectolitres, with a mid-range estimate of 232 million hectolitres. That is a 3% increase on the historically low 2024 harvest, but still 7% below the 5-year average.

Italy remains the world’s largest wine producer in 2025 (47.3 Mhl), ahead of France  (35.9 Mhl) and Spain (29.4 Mhl). The USA is fourth, while Australia bounces back from the smaller 2024 harvest to regain its place as the world’s fifth producer in 2025, ahead of sixth-placed Argentina, which is the biggest producer in South America.

Despite regional contrasts, the global wine market is likely to remain broadly balanced, as limited production growth will help to stabilize stocks in a context of softening demand and ongoing trade uncertainties.

These first estimates are presented in a new report available on the OIV website (World Wine Production Outlook) and will be updated according to the last 2025 consolidated data. The final data on 2025 global wine production will be announced by the OIV in the second trimester of 2026 and published in the annual OIV report: “State of the World Vine and Wine Sector”.

About the OIV
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) The OIV is a scientific and technical intergovernmental organization, and the world reference to the vine and wine sector. The OIV currently has 51 Member States, countries producing and consuming grapes and wine, which account for 90% of the world’s vineyard surface area, 88% of global wine production and 75% of global wine consumption. Twice a year, over 500 experts come together to assess, discuss and approve by consensus resolutions on the following:

1/ Viticulture and table grapes

2/ Oenology and methods of analysis

3/ Law and economics of the vine and wine

4/ Consumer health and safety

For a century, the OIV has been at the forefront of all global vitivinicultural matters, providing standards, guidance and information for the vine and wine sector.

Georgia’s Wine Tourism Boom: $4.6 Billion Forecast Fuels Record Growth and Global Recognition

Nestled among Kakheti’s vineyards and Tbilisi’s age-old streets, Georgia is crafting a narrative perhaps even richer than its famous qvevri wines. Galt & Taggart, the investment firm, now projects that tourism revenue could hit $4.6 billion by 2025, a slight increase from its prior estimate of $4.5 billion. This celebrates a sector that’s not just recovering but really shaping the country’s future economy.

With impressive data from the year’s first nine months, this boost confirms tourism’s role as a powerful engine, attracting foreign investment, creating jobs, and fostering growth that has Georgia doing better than many other countries.

The update, found in Galt & Taggart’s most recent Weekly Investment Review, isn’t just a shot in the dark. It’s based on concrete progress: the National Bank of Georgia shows $3.6 billion in tourism money came in from January to September, marking a 5.1 percent rise year-over-year. The third quarter by itself brought in a dazzling $1.7 billion, up 6.6 percent compared to 2024, suggesting that tourists are choosing Georgia for summer and fall travel. “Based on the actual figures from the initial three quarters of 2025, we expect that tourism income will total $4.6 billion,” the report states, showing how strong demand is, despite some global uncertainty.

Georgia’s Tourism Is a Pillar of Prosperity

Tourism isn’t a minor part of Georgia’s economy; it’s central, supporting foreign currency reserves and providing job opportunities. Since the pandemic, the industry has thrived, with first-half 2025 earnings reaching a record $2 billion, a 3.8 percent increase from 2024, or even more impressive, a 35.4 percent jump over pre-COVID levels in 2019. There are many more direct flights from Europe now, serving both airlines and travellers, and smart marketing showcases Georgia’s mix of Soviet history, Silk Road influences, and Black Sea beaches.

This growth goes hand in hand with wider economic improvements. Georgia’s GDP grew substantially by 9.4 percent in 2024, making it one of the fastest-growing economies. Since 2000, per capita GDP has increased by 370 percent, with predictions from Batumi Projects suggesting it could climb by 500 percent by 2030. Galt & Taggart’s analysts foresee more variety in the future, with specialized tourism like eco-tours and cultural experiences, helping the sector to remain strong into 2026 and beyond. In a region with ongoing conflicts, Georgia’s focus on hospitality is paying off, bringing in reliable income that provides stability and highlights the country’s “peaceful future” goals.

Kakheti’s Wine Tourism Ferments a Luxury Legacy

Central to this success is Kakheti, the heart of Georgia in the southeast, and the main area for wine production, creating 75 percent of the nation’s wines. Formerly less known among wine enthusiasts, the area is now attracting high-end visitors seeking a unique and historical “wine experience.”

Wine tourism here is not just about basic tastings; it’s about exploring 8,000 years of history, from wines fermented in clay to exclusive wine cellars also acting as art galleries.

The progress is clear. Between 2020 and 2022, several new wine-focused hotels opened in Telavi, the main town in Kakheti, combining local charm with luxury services. There are about 20 high-quality properties planned nationwide for 2025-2028, turning quiet villages into attractive destinations. This development mirrors the increase in exports; in 2024, 95 million litres were exported, earning $276.1 million, with a 6 percent rise in volume and a 7 percent increase in income. New markets like the UAE (+80 percent), Turkey (+62 percent), and the UK (+42 percent) are embracing Georgian wines, even though Russia still consumes nearly two-thirds of the exports.

Wine production, Georgia’s second-biggest export sector (after mining), is closely linked to tourism, much like vines on a supporting frame. Visitors don’t just sample the wine; they become part of it, like going on vineyard walks. Perhaps by engaging in traditional winemaking classes or sharing stories of hardship amidst authentic culinary experiences. “Georgians have a strong sense of confidence regarding their viniculture,” is a common sentiment, and this devotion is seemingly proving successful, drawing an affluent demographic which may soon compete with the prestigious wineries of Bordeaux.

Source:  Wine Tourism Review

International Wine Challenge Reveals the World’s Highest Scoring Wines of 2025

The International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2025 has once again affirmed its position as the most rigorous and influential benchmark of global wine quality. This year’s results highlight the remarkable diversity of viticultural excellence, with nine countries earning recognition across the most prestigious categories, including Champion titles, international trophies, and national trophies. The IWC’s methodological rigour, anchored in blind tastings conducted by panels of leading experts, ensures that these accolades represent the highest standards of international oenology and establish a critical reference point for producers, trade professionals, and consumers.

FRANCE
Burgundy and Languedoc lead the charge for France 

France once again proved why it’s the undisputed titan of the wine world, extending its winning streak with a commanding lead in this year’s competition. Its powerhouse regions – Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne – not only outshone the global field, but each region individually scored more Gold and total medals than most entire countries. With 94 Gold, 402 Silver and 379 Bronze, France reinforced its legacy as the benchmark for excellence in winemaking.

Notably, Maison Albert Bichot, the historic Beaune producer, outshone its competitors with its Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Hospices de Beaune Cuvée Cyrot Chaudron 2023, described by judges as ‘perfectly ripe’ and ‘beautiful’.The wine received the prestigious Champion Red Wine accolade, having claimed four trophies earlier this year, including the International Pinot Noir Trophy and French Red Trophy.

Maison Albert Bichot’s Technical Director Matthieu Mangenot was also named Red Winemaker of the Year, making the winery the most awarded in this year’s competition.

Languedoc estate Château Rouquette Sur Mer impressed with its ‘restrained, well-defined’ Cuvée L’Esprit Terroir 2023, which claimed three trophies, including the International Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre Trophy.

France further highlights:

  • The Champagne Trophy and Vintage Champagne Trophy went to Champagne Lansonfor its Le Clos Lanson Blanc de Blanc 2010, which judges praised as ‘Champagne at its glorious best’.
  • TheNon-Vintage Champagne Trophy went to Champagne Henriot for its ‘classy’ and ‘lush’ Henriot Cuve 38 – La Réserve Perpétuelle Blanc de Blancs Edition 6.
  • Maison Albert Bichot picked up further wins for its Chablis Grand Cru Les Vaudésirs Domaine Long-Depaquit 2023 (Chablis Trophy)and Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Domaine du Pavillon 2023 (French Chardonnay Trophy, French White Trophy).

SPAIN
Sherry spearheads success for Spain

Spain made a powerful statement this year, not just with bold reds but with an impressive sweep of white and fortified wines that showcased the country’s incredible diversity. Climbing to second place in the global rankings, Spain took home 32 Golds, 242 Silvers, and 202 Bronzes. Leading the charge was Jerez (Sherry) with 20 of Spain’s 34 Golds, and claimed more trophies than any other Spanish region, with six in total. Not far behind, Rioja continued to prove its pedigree, collecting five trophies of its own.

The historic Bodegas Emilio Lustau asserted itself as the uncontested powerhouse of fortified wine, winning both of the category’s Champion accolades. Its Amontillado Botaina Edicion Limitada En Rama NV was crowned Champion Fortified Wine (Manuel Lozano Trophy), with judges commending it as ‘intensely flavoured’ and ‘amazingly poised’. Earlier this year, the same Sherry triumphed with the Sherry Trophy and Amontillado Trophy.

Cellar Master Sergio Martínez also secured the highly coveted Fortified Winemaker of the Year award for the sixth time and the second year in a row.

Spain further highlights:

  • The Spanish Red Trophy and the Rioja Trophy was won by Rioja Vega for its ‘really powerful’ and ‘vivid’ Con Gracia de Rioja Vega 2020.
  • Pazo de La Cuestaalso picked up the Spanish Red Trophy for its Mencía 2022, which was hailed as ‘positively elegant’.

ITALY
Sweet success for Italy continues 

Italy shone this year with an array of medal-winning wines from across its many regions. From north to south, the country showcased its depth, tradition, and innovation, captivating the judges and putting it in fifth place overall. With a total of 332 medals, Italy reminded the world that its winemaking legacy is not only alive but constantly evolving.

Despite this national success, it was a sweet wine which stood out in this year’s challenge. For the second year in a row, Tuscan producer Tenuta Di Capezzana won the Champion Sweet Wine (Alois Kracher Trophy) title for its Vin Santo di Carmignano Riserva 2017 – a title won by previous vintages of the same wine in 2022, 2021, and 2019. Judges applauded the wine’s ‘intense aromas’, ‘richness’, and ‘mouthwatering acidity’.

Italy further highlights:

  • The Italian Red Trophy was awarded to a wine made from the rare Schioppettino grape variety, a dark-skinned grape native to Friuli-Venezia Giulia, with Vigna Traverso taking home the prize with its Schioppettino Di Prepotto Fco 2019.
  • The Italian White Trophy was awarded to La Canosa Agr. Srl for its Viridis Classico 2024, an ‘aromatic’ and ‘gorgeous’ 100% Verdicchio from the Marche region.
  • Bisol 1542took home the Italian Sparkling Trophy and Prosecco Trophy for its ‘highly aromatic’ and ‘bright’ Crede Brut, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore 2024.

SOUTH AFRICA
Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa shines

Winning 23 Gold medals, up from 15 last year, South Africa, coming in seventh place, impressed the judges with a spread of red and white wines, including Chardonnay, Semillon, Syrah, and Pinotage. The country was awarded the prestigious International Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy, claiming the award from Australia, alongside 111 Silvers and 91 Bronzes.

Hailed for its ‘tight, restrained’ flavours and ‘lightly spiced finish’, Stellenbosch producer La Grand Domaine impressed judges with its Grand Vin Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, taking home two trophies, including the renowned International Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy and marking the first time in five years that South Africa won an international trophy.

South Africa further highlights: 

  • Boschendal Wines earned the South African Sparkling Trophy for its ‘complex, layered’ Jean Le Long Prestige Cuvee 2012.
  • The STELLA 2022 from Beau Constantia, described as ‘incredibly appetizing’, took home the South African Red Trophyand South African Syrah Trophy.
  • Vergelegen Estate was awarded the South African White Trophy for its ‘aromatic’ and ‘elegant’ Vergelegen Estate White 2023.

ARGENTINA
Argentina is still the powerhouse of Malbec 

Coming in eighth with 144 medals, Argentina reaffirmed its position as the world leader for Malbec, remaining the only country to have been awarded the International Malbec Trophy. The impressive accolade went to Bodega Fabre for its Phebus Gran Reserva Malbec 2023, which wowed judges with its ‘silky texture’, ‘structure’, and ‘long finish’.

Argentina further highlights:

  • Huentala Wines’ La Isabel Estate Cofermented Blend 2023 picked up the Argentinian Red Trophy, being praised by judges as a ‘seamless’marriage of Malbec and Cabernet Franc.

ENGLAND
England sets new benchmark for sparkling wine 

England continued its impressive rise on the global wine stage, coming in at ninth place and setting a new benchmark for itself in 2025. With 15 Gold medals, up from 13 last year, alongside 59 Silvers and 43 Bronzes, the country’s reputation for quality and consistency is gaining serious momentum. From sparkling standouts to confident still wines, England is proving it’s no longer a newcomer, it’s a contender.

West Sussex winery Nyetimber secured a coveted spot in the top 12 with its Blanc de Blancs Magnum 2016, which was crowned Champion Sparkling Wine (Daniel Thibault Trophy), marking the first time the award has gone to a wine outside of Champagne. The achievement builds on the wine’s glittering record in this year’s challenge, having already earned a Gold medal as well as both the English Sparkling Trophy and the English Blanc de Blancs Trophy. Judges praised the bubbly as ‘a time capsule of a wine’.

Nyetimber’s Head Winemaker, Cherie Spriggs, was also named Sparkling Winemaker of the Year, becoming the only person outside of France to have won it twice.

England further highlights

  • Lyme Bay took home the English Red Trophy for its ‘beautiful’ and ‘complex’ Pinot Noir 2021, as well as the English White Trophy for its Martin’s Lane Chardonnay 2020, the first time that the same producer has won both the red and the white trophy. After blind-tasting the Chardonnay, the judges at the IWC exclaimed: ‘Burgundy, eat your heart out!’

AUSTRIA
Austria impresses with Riesling 

Austria came in at 14th this year with 55 medals, including eight Golds, but it was a Riesling which received the top recognition. Three trophies, including the International Riesling Trophy, went to Weingut Birgit Eichinger’s Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1öTw Kamptal Dac 2023, which judges commended as a ‘fabulous example of Austrian Riesling’.

Austria further highlights

  • Weingut Tschida Angerhof claimed the Austrian Sweet Trophy for its ‘remarkable’ Sämling 88 Beerenauslese 2021.

International Wine Challenge 2025: global wines judged best in show

FranceClos de la Roche Grand Cru Hospices de Beaune Cuvée Cyrot Chaudron 2023, Maison Albert BichotIWC Champion Red Wine 2025, International Pinot Noir Trophy, French Red Trophy, Clos de la Roche Trophy, French Pinot Noir Trophy
Chablis Grand Cru Les Vaudésirs Domaine Long-Depaquit 2023, Maison Albert BichotChablis Trophy, Les Vaudésirs Chardonnay
Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Domaine du Pavillon 2023, Maison Albert BichotFrench White Trophy, French Chardonnay Trophy, Meursault Trophy, Les Charmes Trophy
Cuvée L’Esprit Terroir 2023, Château Rouquette sur MerInternational GSM Trophy, French GSM Trophy, La Clape Trophy
Le Clos Lanson Blanc de Blanc 2010, Champagne LansonChampagne Trophy, Vintage Champagne Trophy, Vintage Blanc de Blancs Champagne Trophy
Henriot Cuve 38 – La Réserve Perpétuelle Blanc de Blancs, Edition 6, Champagne HenriotNon-Vintage Champagne Trophy, Non-Vintage Blanc de Blancs Champagne Trophy
SpainAmontillado Botaina Edicion Limitada En Rama NV, Emilio LustauIWC Champion Fortified Wine 2025 – Manuel Lozano Trophy, Sherry Trophy, Amontillado Trophy
Con Gracia de Rioja Vega 2020, Rioja VegaSpanish Red Trophy, Rioja Trophy, Rioja Graciano Trophy
Mencía 2022, Pazo de La CuestaSpanish Red Trophy, Ribeira Sacra Mencia Trophy
AustraliaChardonnay 2023, Tolpuddle VineyardChampion White Wine, International Chardonnay Trophy, Australian White Trophy, Australian Chardonnay Trophy, Tasmanian Chardonnay Trophy
Pinot Noir 2023, Tolpuddle VineyardAustralian Red Trophy, Australian Pinot Noir Trophy
Museum Release Blanc de Blancs 2006, House of ArrasAustralian Sparkling Trophy
Deen Vat 5 Botrytis Semillon 2021, De Bortoli WinesBotrytis Trophy
Old Premium Rare Muscat NV, Morris WinesMuscat Trophy, Australian Fortified Trophy
127 Milestone 2022, Ponting WinesAustralian Shiraz Trophy, Barossa Valley Shiraz Trophy
Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon,Penfolds 2022, Treasury Wine EstatesAustralian Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy, Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy
McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 2017, Australian Vintage LimitedAustralian Semillon Trophy, Hunter Valley Semillon Trophy
ItalyVinsanto Capezzana Riserva 2017, Tenuta Di CapezzanaIWC Champion Sweet Wine 2025 – Alois Kracher Trophy, Italian Sweet Trophy, Vin Santo Trophy
Schioppettino Di Prepotto Fco 2019, Vigna TraversoItalian Red Trophy, Schioppettino Friuli-Venezia Giulia Trophy
Viridis Classico 2024, La Canosa Agr. SrlItalian White Trophy, Marche White Trophy
Crede Brut, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore 2024, Bisol1542Italian Sparkling Trophy, Prosecco Trophy
New Zealand1 Merlot 2021, Church RoadInternational Merlot Trophy, New Zealand Merlot Trophy, Gimblett Gravels Merlot Trophy
Syrah 2024, Glenora EstateInternational Syrah Trophy, New Zealand Syrah, Waiheke Island Syrah Trophy
Reserve Coastal Awatere Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Villa MariaInternational Sauvignon Blanc Trophy, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Trophy
Caroline’s Pinot Noir 2021, Clos OstlerNew Zealand Red Trophy, New Zealand Pinot Noir Trophy, North Otago Pinot Noir Trophy
Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2022, Church RoadNew Zealand White Trophy, New Zealand Chardonnay Trophy, Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay Trophy
Letter Series B Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Brancott EstateLate Harvest Dessert Trophy
South AfricaGrand Vin Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, La Grand DomaineInternational Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy, Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy
Jean Le Long Prestige Cuvee 2012, Boschendal WinesSouth African Sparkling Trophy
STELLA 2022, Beau ConstantiaSouth African Red Trophy, South African Syrah Trophy
Vergelegen Estate White 2023, Vergelegen EstateSouth African White Trophy, Stellenbosch Semillon /SB blend Trophy
ArgentinaPhebus Gran Reserva Malbec 2023, Bodega FabreInternational Malbec Trophy, Mendoza Malbec Trophy
La Isabel Estate Cofermented Blend 2023, Huentala WinesArgentinian Red Trophy, Argentinian Malbec Blend Trophy
EnglandNyetimber Blanc de Blancs Magnum 2016, NyetimberIWC Champion Sparkling Wine 2025 – Daniel Thibault Trophy, English Sparkling Trophy, English Blanc de Blancs Trophy
Pinot Noir 2021, Lyme BayEnglish Red Trophy, English Pinot Noir Trophy
Martin’s Lane Chardonnay 2020, Lyme BayEnglish White Trophy, English Chardonnay Trophy
AustriaRiesling Ried Heiligenstein 1öTw Kamptal Dac 2023, Weingut Birgit EichingerInternational Riesling Trophy, Austrian White Trophy, Niederösterreich Riesling Trophy
Sämling 88 Beerenauslese 2021, Weingut Tschida AngerhofAustrian Sweet Trophy

 Chris Ashton, Director, International Wine Challenge, said, ‘This year’s competition saw a record number of medals awarded, showcasing the remarkable standard of winemaking across the globe. Achieving a Trophy is an extraordinary honour and the wines featured here truly represent the very best of the best in the world.’

The full list of Trophy and Champion winners at the 2025 International Wine Challenge can be viewed  https://www.internationalwinechallenge.com/trophy-results-2025.html