“Winning the Trophy for Best Old White Wine in 2004
helped to tell the Japanese people
that Gruener Veltliner from Austria is an interesting wine.”
Elizabeth Altenriederer, Winemaker and Managing Director,
Dinstlgut Loiben - Wachau -Austria

“The Japan WINE Challenge is an extremely well run competition,
with highly respected international judges, endorsements,
such as Gold Medal and Trophy success in this show are an effective way
to demonstrate our quality to the Japanese wine drinker.”
Brent Marris, Managing Director/Winemaker,
Wither Hills Vineyards - Marlborough - New Zealand

“We are already seeing great results from our Medals.”
Andrew Jenner, AJ’s Wine Australia Pty Ltd.

“Sales of our winning Blanc de Blancs 1998 increased 3 times!"
Kyoko Nabatame, Nicholas Feuillate Japan

2007 Japan Wine Challenge Results

There is probably no market in the world with so many different wines on the shelves as Japan! Japanese consumers have a never-ending thirst for new, premium, boutique wines from around the world. Sadly, all too often, the consumer and even the trade lack the knowledge to properly appreciate these wines. Accordingly, the Japan WINE Challenge is generally considered to be the key vehicle to be properly understood in the market. Exporters, importers and the trade value and appreciate the Japan WINE Challenge award medal seals which truly confirm that the wine carrying them has been judged to be an appropriate choice for the Japan consumers.

Medal Stickers/Logo