The NWC assesses entered wines objectively, independently and professionally. Judging panels are comprised of high quality experts. Judges will work in panels. Judges include respected MW’s, international experts, CWM’s and winemakers.

Land's End Cape South Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Land's End Cape South Coast Shiraz 2020

Winning wines are awarded as follows:

• The highest scoring single wine of each flight will be awarded Grand Cru 1st place
• The single highest scoring wine in each category of Red, White, Sweet & MCC receives ‘Wine of the Year’ status.
• The 100 wines that achieve the highest scores will be awarded the prestigious Top 100 /Double Platinum status.
• The next band will be awarded Double Gold status, usually scoring 87 – 91 points
• The final band will receive Double Silver status, usually scoring 83 – 87 points