The 24th Japan Wine Challenge was held from Monday 25th October to Thursday 28th October 2021 at Hilton Tokyo Odaiba. 

A total of over 1,100 wines were entered and judged by a panel of leading wine professionals from Japan and international.  

These came from 28 different countries, with the principle entries being from Australia, Austria, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, and Japan.

3 Japan Wine Challenge Riedel awards and 15 Trophy medals were awarded, 21 Best Value medals, 21 Platinum medals, 96 Gold medals, 213 Silver medals and 474 Bronze medals.

The Trophy Awards Ceremony for the Japan Wine Challenge 2021 will take place on 4th  February 2021, and Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado will be present (details to be announced).  

* The Marking System of Japan Wine Challenge

We adopt a 20 point scale to allocate Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals.   

Trophy winning wines are chosen from the Platinum Gold Medal and Gold Medal wines.

Wines that receive 19.0, 19.5 or 20.0 will receive a Platinum Medal

Wines that receive 18.0 or 18.5 get a Gold Medal

Wines that receive 17.0 or 17.5 get a Silver Medal

Wines that receive 15.5,16.0 or 16.5 get a Bronze Medal

＊ Please note that wines that are not listed in the results did not receive any award. Results for all the entries will be sent to each participant by email along with digital award certificates.