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Call For Wine Entries!

2026 Denver International Wine Competition 
Presented by Wine Country International ® Magazine
September 26 & 27, 2027
Online Entry Deadline: 
September 15, 2026
Samples Delivered By: 
Due to excess summer heat, we request that samples not be shipped until September 1, 2026.
Samples deadline: 
All wine samples must be received in Colorado before September 22, 2026.
WINE COMPETITION ENTRY FEES & BOTTLES REQUIRED
Bottles required: 4-750 ml (or equivalent ounces) or
Cans required: 8-12 oz (or equivalent ounces) or
Box required: 2-1.5 liter (or equivalent ounces)
Entry Fee: $110

Payment of Fees:
The competition uses the Enofile.com competition system. Entrants may pay their entry fees securely online at checkout with a major credit card.

SHIPPING ADDRESS:

Ship your wine samples via UPS or FedEx Ground to:

Wine Country Network, Inc (DIWC)
390 Interlocken Crescent, Suite 350
Broomfield, CO 80021
Tel. 303-665-0855

INTERNATIONAL WINERIES:

International wine producers must have a US Importer to submit wines. The Denver International Wine Festival and its parent company are not licensed to import wines.

If you do not have a US importer, we can introduce you to a very reputable importer who can help you file for a COLA Waiver and FDA permit. This is required before you can ship your sample bottles. The process takes 10-14 days. Additional fees apply.

Since your wine submittals to the competition are not for sale, you must mark all cartons "NO CHARGE SAMPLES".

If your US importer is located outside of the state of Colorado, they can forward your wine entries via UPS or FedEx.

For questions, please email: info@winecountrynetwork.com

 

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