Competition information
Entries.
Entries close: Sunday 17th August 2025
Entry dates
Entries open & Exhibitor Schedule Released – Monday 28th July 2025
Entries close – Sunday 17th August 2025
Rules & regulations
The 2025 Exhibitor Schedule and Entry Criteria is available here (click to view/download PDF).
Please ensure you review these documents prior to submitting your entries.
Entry information
Entries will only be accepted via ShowRunner.
Entry portal link and instructions here (click to enter).
Phone: 03 5962 7610
Email: info@australianwinechallenge.com.au
Awards.
James Halliday Australian Chardonnay & Cabernet Challenge Trophy
The trophy for Australia’s best regional Chardonnay.
The trophy for Australia’s best regional Cabernet Sauvignon.
Best of Region
The highest scoring wine from each region (only wines scoring ≥95 points will be eligible). All wines will receive a score out of 100 which can be used for marketing purposes.
Exhibitors shall comply with the Winemakers Federation of Australia (WFA) Code of Practice for the display of awards. A copy of the code can be found here: Awards Code of Practice.