After tasting thousands of wines in 2025, the Masters series returns bigger than ever, with 30 competitions. Our expert and MW judges will taste more top wines than ever, while expanded PR and marketing opportunities will bring your results to even more consumers and clients.
Please find below the publishing months for our competitions in 2026.
Please note that these dates are subject to change:
| Competition | Entry deadline | Sample deadline | Judging Dates 2026 | Publishing month |
| The Global Low & No Masters 2025 | 1st November | 1st November | 14th November | January |
| The Global Cabernet Franc Masters 2026 | 8th January | 8th January | 14th January | February |
| The Global Merlot Masters 2026 | 14th January | 14th January | 4th February | March |
| The DB & SB Spring Tasting 2026 | 4th February | 4th February | 18th February | March |
| The Global Pinot Noir Masters 2026 | 11th February | 11th February | 4th March | April |
| The Prosecco Masters 2026 | 18th February | 18th February | 11th March | April |
| The Champagne Masters 2026 | 3rd March | 3rd March | 25th March | The Champagne Report |
| The Global Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2026 | 25th March | 25th March | 8th April | May |
| The Bordeaux Masters 2026 | 25th March | 25th March | 8th April | May |
| The Under £15 Masters 2026 | 30th March | 30th March | 15th April | May |
| The Asian Wine Masters 2026 | 15th April | 15th April | 1st May | June |
| The Global Rosé Masters 2026 | 15th April | 15th April | 6th May | June |
| The Global Sparkling Masters 2026 | 20th April | 20th April | 13th May | June |
| The Global Sangiovese Masters 2026 | 5th May | 5th May | 27th May | Italy Report |
| The Organic and Vegan Masters 2026 | 26th May | 26th May | 9th June | July |
| The Global Syrah Masters 2026 | 26th May | 26th May | 10th June | July |
| The Global Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio Masters 2026 | 1st June | 1st June | 17th June | July |
| The Global Chenin Blanc Masters 2026 | 24th June | 24th June | 8th July | August |
| The Global Orange Wine Masters 2026 | 30th June | 30th June | 15th July | August |
| The Global Natural Wine Masters 2026 | 30th June | 30th June | 15th July | August |
| The Global Malbec Masters 2026 | 15th July | 15th July | 5th August | September |
| The Global Carménère Masters 2026 | 22nd July | 22nd July | 12th August | September |
| The Travel Retail Masters 2026 | 22nd July | 22nd July | 12th August | September |
| The DB & SB Autumn Tasting 2026 | 19th August | 19th August | 9th September | October |
| The Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2026 | 26th August | 26th August | 16th September | October |
| The Rioja Masters 2026 | 2nd September | 2nd September | 23rd September | Spanish Report |
| The Global Grenache Masters 2026 | 15th September | 15th September | 7th October | November |
| The Global Chardonnay Masters 2026 | 22nd September | 22nd September | 14th October | November |
| The Global Sweet/Dessert Wine Masters 2026 | 28th September | 28th September | 20th October | November |
| The Global Fortified Masters 2026 | 28th September | 28th September | 20th October | December |
| The Global Riesling Masters 2026 | 14th October | 14th October | 11th November | December |
| The Global Small Format / Alternative Packaging Masters 2026 | 14th October | 14th October | 11th November | December |
| The Global Design & Packaging Masters 2026 | 10th November | 10th November | 25th November | January 2027 |
| The Low & No Masters 2027 | 15th November | 15th November | 1st December | January 2027 |
