Delivery of Samples

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Delivery 

Sample Collection and Delivery Process:

At the Intercontinental Wine Challenge, we prioritise convenience for our participants. To streamline the process, we’ve partnered with FedEx to collect your wine samples free of charge.

Once you’ve made payment, please email us the dimensions and weight of each box to be collected. Only after we receive this information will we instruct FedEx to arrange the collection from your specified location. You won’t need to manage the delivery yourself. Please ensure your samples are packed and ready once you receive our confirmation of collection.

Secure Packaging for Safe Transit:

Ensuring the safety of your wine samples during transit is our top priority. Participants are kindly requested to pack their samples securely to prevent breakages. The Intercontinental Challenge will not be responsible for breakages.

Commercial Invoice Details:

Participants must include a separate commercial invoice for every 12 bottles of wine shipped to facilitate customs clearance. Address each invoice as follows:

Intercontinental Challenge (Pty) Ltd (2008/007301/07)

Care of Edward Hall

9 Middebosch

163 Dorp Street

Stellenbosch, 7600

South Africa

The invoice should clearly state:

“Samples of no commercial value – for attention The Intercontinental Wine Challenge” and declare a nominal value of €2 per bottle.

This declaration ensures your samples are recognised solely for evaluation purposes and helps expedite customs procedures. We are committed to making the entry process as seamless and straightforward as possible, so you can focus on showcasing the excellence of your wines, not navigating logistics.

How many samples are required?

A sample must comprise only two 750ml bottles or their volumetric equivalent.

RULES

Delivery 

Sample Collection and Delivery Process:

At the Intercontinental Wine Challenge, we prioritise convenience for our participants. To streamline the process, we’ve partnered with FedEx to collect your wine samples free of charge.

Once you’ve made payment, please email us the dimensions and weight of each box to be collected. Only after we receive this information will we instruct FedEx to arrange the collection from your specified location. You won’t need to manage the delivery yourself. Please ensure your samples are packed and ready once you receive our confirmation of collection.

Secure Packaging for Safe Transit:

Ensuring the safety of your wine samples during transit is our top priority. Participants are kindly requested to pack their samples securely to prevent breakages. The Intercontinental Challenge will not be responsible for breakages.

Commercial Invoice Details:

Participants must include a separate commercial invoice for every 12 bottles of wine shipped to facilitate customs clearance. Address each invoice as follows:

Intercontinental Challenge (Pty) Ltd (2008/007301/07)

Care of Edward Hall

9 Middebosch

163 Dorp Street

Stellenbosch, 7600

South Africa

The invoice should clearly state:

“Samples of no commercial value – for attention The Intercontinental Wine Challenge” and declare a nominal value of 2 USD per bottle.

This declaration ensures your samples are recognised solely for evaluation purposes and helps expedite customs procedures. We are committed to making the entry process as seamless and straightforward as possible, so you can focus on showcasing the excellence of your wines, not navigating logistics.

How many samples are required?

A sample must comprise only two 750ml bottles or their volumetric equivalent.

RULES

Delivery 

Sample Collection and Delivery Process:

At the Intercontinental Wine Challenge, we prioritise convenience for our participants. To streamline the process, we’ve partnered with FedEx to collect your wine samples free of charge.

Once you’ve made payment, please email us the dimensions and weight of each box to be collected. Only after we receive this information will we instruct FedEx to arrange the collection from your specified location. You won’t need to manage the delivery yourself. Please ensure your samples are packed and ready once you receive our confirmation of collection.

In a few countries, FedEx may be unable to collect due to local restrictions or geopolitical reasons. If this applies to you, please email us to discuss alternative arrangements.

Secure Packaging for Safe Transit:

Ensuring the safety of your wine samples during transit is our top priority. Participants are kindly requested to pack their samples securely to prevent breakages. The Intercontinental Challenge will not be responsible for breakages.

Commercial Invoice Details:

Participants must include a separate commercial invoice for every 12 bottles of wine shipped to facilitate customs clearance. Address each invoice as follows:

Intercontinental Challenge (Pty) Ltd (2008/007301/07)

Care of Edward Hall

9 Middebosch

163 Dorp Street

Stellenbosch, 7600

South Africa

The invoice should clearly state:

“Samples of no commercial value – for attention The Intercontinental Wine Challenge” and declare a nominal value of 2 USD per bottle.

This declaration ensures your samples are recognised solely for evaluation purposes and helps expedite customs procedures. We are committed to making the entry process as seamless and straightforward as possible, so you can focus on showcasing the excellence of your wines, not navigating logistics.

How many samples are required?

A sample must comprise only two 750ml bottles or their volumetric equivalent.

RULES

Delivery option 1: 15 or 16 September 2025

Deliver your samples on 15 or 16 September 2025, between 9:00 and 16:00, to Lanzerac Hotel, Lanzerac Service Entrance, Jonkershoek Road, Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Delivery option 2: During August up to 11 September 2025

Deliver samples to DHL Boland. If you courier your samples or send samples from outside South Africa, please contact Marijke Douglas in advance at Marijke.Douglas@dhl.com or phone her at +27 (0)21 872 4717. 

Send your samples early enough to ensure sufficient time to clear customs. DHL is our logistic partner, and they can help ensure on-time delivery. Also, add the wording: “Samples of no commercial value – for attention The Intercontinental Wine Challenge C/o Marijke Douglas.” We can only accept shipments that have delivery, duty and VAT paid. Samples delivered late will not be accepted into the event.

Customs cost, import duty, and transport of entries will be for the entrant’s account. The organizers will not be responsible for any expenses related to the entry. The entrant’s responsibility is to ensure that their samples get delivered on time. The Intercontinental Challenge will not be responsible for losses due to entries being delayed for any reason.

DHL Boland is at 35 Zandwyk Park, Old Paarl Road, Paarl, South Africa.

How many samples are required?

A sample must comprise only two 750ml bottles or their volumetric equivalent.

For any inquiries, call the Awards Office at +27 84 446 0412 or email them at info@interwinechallenge.africa

RULES

Delivery 

Sample Collection and Delivery Process:

At the Intercontinental Wine Challenge, we prioritise convenience for our participants. To streamline the process, we’ve partnered with FedEx to collect your wine samples free of charge.

Once you’ve made payment, please email us the dimensions and weight of each box to be collected. Only after we receive this information will we instruct FedEx to arrange the collection from your specified location. You won’t need to manage the delivery yourself. Please ensure your samples are packed and ready once you receive our confirmation of collection.

In a few countries, FedEx may be unable to collect due to local restrictions or geopolitical reasons. If this applies to you, please email us to discuss alternative arrangements.

Secure Packaging for Safe Transit:

Ensuring the safety of your wine samples during transit is our top priority. Participants are kindly requested to pack their samples securely to prevent breakages. The Intercontinental Challenge will not be responsible for breakages.

Commercial Invoice Details:

Participants must include a separate commercial invoice for every 12 bottles of wine shipped to facilitate customs clearance. Address each invoice as follows:

Intercontinental Challenge (Pty) Ltd (2008/007301/07)

Care of Edward Hall

9 Middebosch

163 Dorp Street

Stellenbosch, 7600

South Africa

The invoice should clearly state:

“Samples of no commercial value – for attention The Intercontinental Wine Challenge” and declare a nominal value of 2 USD per bottle.

This declaration ensures your samples are recognised solely for evaluation purposes and helps expedite customs procedures. We are committed to making the entry process as seamless and straightforward as possible, so you can focus on showcasing the excellence of your wines, not navigating logistics.

How many samples are required?

A sample must comprise only two 750ml bottles or their volumetric equivalent.

RULES

Delivery 

Sample Collection and Delivery Process:

At the Intercontinental Wine Challenge, we prioritise convenience for our participants. To streamline the process, we’ve partnered with FedEx to collect your wine samples free of charge.

Once you’ve made payment, please email us the dimensions and weight of each box to be collected. Only after we receive this information will we instruct FedEx to arrange the collection from your specified location. You won’t need to manage the delivery yourself. Please ensure your samples are packed and ready once you receive our confirmation of collection.

Secure Packaging for Safe Transit:

Ensuring the safety of your wine samples during transit is our top priority. Participants are kindly requested to pack their samples securely to prevent breakages. The Intercontinental Challenge will not be responsible for breakages.

Commercial Invoice Details:

Participants must include a separate commercial invoice for every 12 bottles of wine shipped to facilitate customs clearance. Address each invoice as follows:

Intercontinental Challenge (Pty) Ltd (2008/007301/07)

Care of Edward Hall

9 Middebosch

163 Dorp Street

Stellenbosch, 7600

South Africa

The invoice should clearly state:

“Samples of no commercial value – for attention The Intercontinental Wine Challenge” and declare a nominal value of 2 USD per bottle.

This declaration ensures your samples are recognised solely for evaluation purposes and helps expedite customs procedures. We are committed to making the entry process as seamless and straightforward as possible, so you can focus on showcasing the excellence of your wines, not navigating logistics.

How many samples are required?

A sample must comprise only two 750ml bottles or their volumetric equivalent.

RULES