Shipping samples

You have three shipping options

1. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

Use the dropdown menu to find your local participating depot. More info below

2. UK distributor

If you have a UK distributor, you can send us your samples from there

3. Independent

You are welcome to make your own shipping arrangements. Please note you will be responsible for all costs, taxes and duties

How many samples do I need to send?

We need three samples of wine and sake entries, or two bottles of vermouth.

We ask for three bottles so that if a wine is faulty or damaged we can serve a fresh sample to avoid any of your wines getting an unfair score. In addition, if your wine is put forward for a trophy, we will use one of the extra bottles in these judging sessions. We also often promote top-rated wines at trade and consumer events throughout the year.

Delivery address

Wine, sake and vermouth entries must be delivered to:

IWSC c/o Sensible Wine Services
Unit 10 Dana Trading Estate
Transfesa Road
Paddock Wood
Tonbridge
TN12 6UT
UK

Important notice: From 1 January 2021, producers will be required to include an invoice in the cases that includes the following information:

  • Supplier EORI no (our VAT Number)
  • Number of bottles
  • Type of wine
  • Bottle size
  • ABV%
  • Value, shown as USD 1.00 per bottle (this is for customs purposes only)
Hellmann European Origin offices will complete the EX1 Export Customs declaration document on behalf of the supplier. To avoid delay in shipment, it’s essential that suppliers provide the above information to Hellmann.

About the group shipping offer

Many entrants will be able to save money by making use of our group shipping offer, which you can select during the entry process. Use the dropdown menu above to see if you have a local participating Hellmann office. Then simply ship your samples to the address listed and Helmann will deliver the bottles to us. The prices below cover all duty.

  • Northern Hemisphere wines: £53 per entry
  • Southern Hemisphere wines: £60 per entry
  • South African wines: Free

Make sure you have checked our entry and shipping deadlines beforehand and you must contact Hellmann Beverage Logistics prior to sending your samples. Please include your company name clearly on the box.

If you have any questions about the group shipping offer, please get in touch by emailing info@iwsc.net.

Bottle collection

We sometimes collect samples from international trade shows and events, to save you shipping costs. This costs £26 for wine, no/low alcohol and vermouth.

This page will be updated when we have details of our next bottle collection offer.

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