Registration Ends
Apr 10, 2019
Samples Deadline
May 05, 2019
Judging Dates
May 19-20, 2019
Apr 10, 2019
May 05, 2019
May 19-20, 2019
Answers to some of the frequently asked questions about the Sommeliers Choice Awards.
$120 - February 06, 2019 to April 10, 2019 (Regular Registration)
$140 - April 11, 2019 to April 30, 2019
Please send your samples (3 bottles per entry) to SCA at the below address between 1 October 2018 and 30 April 2019 to the following address:
MHW Ltd - Sommeliers Choice Awards
c/o Northwest Distribution and Storage, Inc.
1745 Oxford St. SE #150
Salem, OR 97302
Goods receiving time: Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm.
*Official SCA shipping labels MUST BE USED and are on the 'My shipping labels' section of 'My account'. You can download and print your shipping label. Please note that your reference number is on the shipping label and it is very important for SCA team to see your shipping label on your box and one copy inside your box. Clearly, label each box of wine using the shipping label. Official SCA shipping labels must be used to send samples.
No. Wines that arrives after the deadline date will not be accepted and refunds will not be issued. We encourage you to ship your samples as soon as you can.
Please visit key deadlines and pricing for more information
All SCA Invoices are issued in USD, 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 http://www.xe.com/ for today's rates.
(3) 750ml (or similar) bottles of each entry along with a copy your entry form. Clearly mark ‘Sample Material - Not For Resale - Glass Enclosed’ on the outer carton/s. Include the copy of the completed submission form in the shipment even if submitted online.
Please see shipping instructions.
The Sommeliers Choice Awards recommends shipping samples, but it is also possible for you to organize delivery direct to our warehouse.
Please email aaron@sommelierschoiceawards.com to inquire the status of your samples if you have any questions.
For the SCA Judges to taste your products it is essential they arrive on time. If your samples do not arrive in time for the SCA, they will not be able to be blind tasted, or placed by the Judges.
Log in > Manage entries > print shipping label
If you haven’t received your invoice within 2 weeks, please contact aaron@sommelierschoiceawards.com
Yes, you need to raise the documents to ship with all charges being billed back to you.
Yes, please create your account here. It will help you manage your entries, track your samples and market your wins.
Use the link 'Forgotten password?'. An email will be sent to the contact email address for your Company's account.
Via email and your results will be uploaded to your account.
You can order from your account area and also from the website.
Please contact Aaron via email aaron@sommelierschoiceawards.com or call us at +1 855 481 1112
The purpose of License to Print was primarily arranged for the convenience of Winners that have larger quantities of bottles to add their SCA 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 SCA Medals are issued at, can be time-consuming/not easily accessible.
SCA Medal's showcase winning wines and spirits to buyers who are seeking the all-important SCA stamp of approval. Whether you are the Producer, Distributor, Importer or Retailer, now is your chance to celebrate and boost sales. SCA Winners choose what is more convenient for them to enhance their sales - and order Medal Stickers or the License to Print here...
Is there a restriction on what we can use artwork for? Shall we purchase the License to Print?
Winners are welcome to use the SCA 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 SCA materials on Bottles or Packaging/Boxes, winners order either SCA Medal Stickers or the SCA License to Print. Both have no time limit to usage and are based on quantity ordered. Order yours here
Judging will start at 10 am on May 19, 2019, at South San Francisco Center, SF, USA.
Please see the Sommeliers Choice Awards Judges section.
If you’re an on-premise wine buyer, wine director or a sommelier and would like to apply to judge at SCA, you can send an email at info@sommelierschoiceawards.com.
Please call +1 855 481 1112 or email info@sommelierschoiceawards.com.