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Entry Questions

1. What are the shipping options and where to ship?

Please contact puja.singh@pariswinecup.com to get the detailed process.

** PWC Competition Label is mandatory

2. Goods receiving time: Monday – Friday 9.00 – 12.00 and 14:00 - 18:00

3. Are there any extensions to deadlines?

Not usually, but it'll be updated on the website. Please visit key deadlines and pricing for more information

4. How do I find the correct category for my product?

You can log in to the website and check the dropdown list when entering your brand.

5. Are there any discounts for multiple entries or early entries?

There are various discounts on offer throughout the year. Please check our website to see these.

6. Can you tell me about the deadlines?

Please visit key deadlines and pricing for more information

7. Can I pay entry fees using my own currency?

All PWC Invoices are issued in EURO, however, you are welcome to pay the equivalent amount in your local currency for your convenience. We recommend you refer to a currency conversion website like https://www.xe.com/ for today's rates.

Samples and Shipping

1. When do I need to ship samples and what are the deadlines?

The warehouse will close on 30 September 2025. For warehouse address and shipping instructions, please contact puja.singh@pariswinecup.com

Goods receiving time: Monday – Friday 9.00 – 12.00 and 14:00 - 18:00

2. How many bottles per entry do we need to send?

You would need to send 3 sample bottles for each registered wine. Clearly mark ‘Sample Material - Not For Resale - Glass Enclosed’ on the outer carton/s. Include a copy of the completed submission form in the shipment even if submitted online.

3. Can I deliver samples in person?

Paris Wine Cup recommends shipping samples, but it is also possible for you to organize delivery direct to our warehouse. Please contact puja.singh@pariswinecup.com for shipping details and warehouse address.

Goods receiving time: Monday – Friday 9.00 – 12.00 and 14:00 - 18:00

4. How do we know PWC received the samples?

Please email puja.singh@pariswinecup.com to inquire about the status of your samples. You would need to share the shipping carrier's name and the tracking number in the email.

5. Our samples did not arrive in time/or were late for the PWC competition. They are on hold by customs/damaged by courier//late to arrive. Can we still send our samples?

For the PWC Judges to taste your products it is essential they arrive in time. If your samples do not arrive in time for the PWC, they will not be able to be blind tasted, or placed by the Judges.

6. Where can I print an address label on the website?

Invoice and billing questions

1. How will my invoice be sent to me?

Your invoice is under your Account under My Billing. You can also request if a manual invoice is required for VAT/ Bank wire, please contact puja.singh@pariswinecup.com

2. Do we need to pay taxes and duties?

Yes, you need to raise the documents to ship with all charges being billed back to you.

Login Questions

1. I don't have an account with PWC, can I still enter?

You would need to create your account here. It will help you manage your entries, track your samples and market your wins.

2. Forgot my password?

Use the link 'password retrieval' function and we will send you your username and email.

Results and Winners

1. How will I be informed of my results?

Via email/ newsletter and your results will be uploaded to your account. You can log in and view it under My Results.

2. What do winners receive from the PWC?

A certificate, logos and stickers, and an online marketing toolkit.

3. How do I order stickers/artwork?

You can order from your account area and also from the website under Winners > Order Stickers.

4. Where are my stickers?

Please contact Sam via email at puja.singh@pariswinecup.com or call us at +44 330 097 0138

5. How will the award benefit my brand?

Our marketing team will send you a free toolkit on how to promote your win, PR campaign, and social media. It will also include how PWC will be promoting your brand all year round.

6. When will I receive my certificate(s)?

It will be available online once the results are announced. You can download it from the website immediately. There is no physical copy of the certificate.

Printing Labels and Rights

1. We are printing the PWC License to Print. What are the Charter Colours to give to our Printer?

PWC medals are designed and printed in CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and key-black) colors onto Silver Metallic Foil. For further orders kindly refer to the sticker shop.

2. Are PWC Medal Sticker Price and PWC License to print the same?

The purpose of License to Print was primarily arranged for the convenience of Winners that have larger quantities of bottles to add their PWC Medals.

Large scale usage of License to Print enables Winners to save manpower to add to all bottles by hand and/or they can arrange their printing more efficiently without needing to find a machine that can attach stickers with the exact dimensions that PWC Medals are issued at, can be time-consuming/not easily accessible.

PWC Medal showcases winning wines and spirits to buyers who are seeking the all-important PWC stamp of approval. Whether you are the Producer, Distributor, Importer, or Retailer, now is your chance to celebrate and boost sales. PWC Winners choose what is more convenient for them to enhance their sales - and order Medal Stickers or the License to Print here...

What are the usage rights to PWC Medal artwork?

1. Is there a restriction on what we can use the artwork for? Shall we purchase the License to Print?

Winners are welcome to use the PWC artwork on marketing materials related to the winning products with no restrictions if it's used for marketing material, presentations, website, press releases, trade shows, and any other marketing purpose.

For usage of the PWC materials on Bottles or Packaging/Boxes, winners order either PWC Medal Stickers or the PWC License to Print. Both have no time limit to usage and are based on the quantity ordered. Order yours here

General Questions

1. When and where will the judging take place?

Judging will start at 10 am on 7 October 2025 at Les Salons Hoche.

2. Who are your judges?

Please see the Paris Wine Cup Judges section.

3. I’d like to take part in the judging. How do I apply?

If you’re a trade buyer with a minimum buying experience of 3 years, you are very welcome to apply to be a judge. Please send your details to info@pariswinecup.com and we’ll give you more details about how to get involved.

Have further questions?

Please email info@pariswinecup.com

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