iTOO Next Generation Awards 2026: Rules and entry form

Rules

• All wine categories are permissible. Where a wine is labeled as single variety, it must contain a minimum of 85% of that variety.
• All wines must be certified as South African.
• No tank or barrel samples permitted.
• Winemakers may enter as many different wines as they see fit.
• Each wine submission shall be entered under the name of the company or organization controlling the cellar where it was finally produced.
• The birthdate of the winemaker in contention must be 19 May 1991 or later.
• The winemaker in contention must be the person responsible for end-to-end production of the wine, regardless of whether he/she still works in the cellar.
• Wines entered must be current release or soon to be released (minimum stock requirement: 50 x 6 bottles).
• Entries close Wednesday, 29 April.
• An entry sample takes the form of: 1) two bottles; 2) a sheet with winemaking information and technical analysis and 3) a copy of the winemaker’s ID card.
• There are two submission methods – please indicate the number corresponding to your chosen option on the entry form:

1. 1. collection by Aspiring Couriers (login and create a waybill here)
   2. delivery to Aspiring Couriers, 37 Muscat Road, Saxenburg Park 1, Blackheath, Cape Town

• In the event a wine achieves Top 10 status, 18 bottles must be set aside at no charge, these to be served at promotional events.
• The judges’ selection of the winning wines will be final, and no debate or correspondence will be entered into concerning the awards.

To enter, kindly ensure you (or the company you represent) are a subscriber to Winemag.co.za. If you’re not yet subscribed, click here to sign up.

An entry fee of R1,495 including VAT per wine applies and you will be directed to our online shop to make payment after you have completed the form below. Please note that if you want to enter multiple wines, each will require a separate form although payment can be made all at once.