IWC releases finalists

IWC released the Champion wine finalists this week to be announced at the annual dinner on Thursday 16th July. Champion status is only awarded to 1 Red, White, Sparkling, Fortified and Sweet wine from the thousands of IWC entrants. 10 Wines are on the shortlist for Champion Red. Switzerland are a first time trophy winner with a Syrah and a Chardonnay and are up against France, Australia, Spain and Italy in this category. East Sussex-based Court Garden’s Garden Vintage Blanc De Blancs 2010 is in with a chance of winning Champion Sparkling wine. Hungary, Greece, Austria and Switzerland are all countries joining Australia, France, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa and Spain for the Champion White. For full details go to the IWC website at www.internationalwinechallenge.com