Become a Founding Member of the IWMA

The International Wine Media Association is a brand-new initiative designed to bring together writers, educators, and communicators who are shaping the conversation around wine. Our aim is to create a trusted global network that supports professionalism, encourages opportunity, and connects members directly with wineries, PR agencies, and the wider trade.

We are just getting started, and that’s where you come in. As a new organisation, some of the benefits we are building, such as invitations to tastings and press events, will grow over time. To recognise this, the first year of membership is being offered free of charge. This is your chance to be part of the founding group of members who will help set the tone and direction of the Association for years to come.

Each application is reviewed before acceptance to ensure that only genuine wine communicators are admitted. Once approved, members may use the IWMA logo, signalling to wineries and PR agencies that they are part of a recognised professional community. In a world where inboxes are full and requests for samples are constant, this affiliation helps demonstrate credibility, professionalism, and integrity.

By joining, you are not only gaining recognition, you are helping to build a new, modern, and inclusive organisation without pretension. The IWMA is about creating a stronger voice for wine media, and by becoming a founding member, you are part of that foundation.

Apply today and take your place in the international wine media community. Together we can raise the profile, the credibility, and the opportunities for wine writers everywhere.