Amateur Winemaking Challenge & Exhibition
SECTION G

 

ENTRY FEE: $5.00

 

Entry Form Close: Tuesday, 6th March, 2012 at 6pm

 to Show Secretary (Box 53, Tanunda, 5352, SA)

 

First Prize: $20  Second Prize: $10  Third Prize: $5

 

Sponsored by

VINPAC INTERNATIONAL

 

TROPHIES:

Wohlers Furniture

Enartis Pacific & The Wine Clinic, Nuriootpa

Australia & New Zealand Winemakers, Tanunda

 

Convenor: Kevin Hoskin  ph: 8563 3772 
mob 0420 496 470
email khoskin@bigpond.net.au

N.B. Entries of wine with entry forms and fees must be delivered to Kevin Hoskin (convenor)
OR Winequip Products, Unit 1, 12-14 Hamilton Tce, Newton
OR the Bake & Brew Shop, Gawler
OR Hoskin & Co, 3 Lewis Street, Stepney by Friday 2nd March 2012


Entries can be delivered to the Show Hall offive on
Monday 6th March 2012 by 5pm


RULES

1
This competition is open for producers of wine who are amateur winemakers producing wine that is not for sale. Entrants must have a 'hands on' involvement in the making of the wine

2
Grape growers are encouraged to enter their own wine made as long as the total quantity produced of the wine entered is no more than 80 cases. Bottled wine from commercial wineries will not be eligible

3
All entries to be made from South Australian fruit only

4
Each entry is to be clearly marked with entrant's name, wine class, cintage, region of fruit, variety (or blend) and percent of variety if blend. Own labels are permitted to be attached with the exception of neck labels. Each entry must name the person who made the wine and/or the person who entered the wine. Those bottled not completely or clearly marked accordingly may be disqualified. The bottles will be on display during Show

5
Class 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 entries to be one 750ml bottle. Only 2011, 2010 & 2009 vintages will be accepted

6
Class 6 & 7 entries to be one 375ml OR 750ml size bottle for judging

7
Cash Prizes will be awarded for each section and trophies will be awarded for the top show wines. Prizes will be presented by sponsors at 2pm in the Show hall on stage

8
Judging will take place prior to the show at the judges and convenor's discretion. The judges' decisions are final. Entries are not returned to entrants however can be claimed after 3pm Saturday 10th March 2012 and if unclaimed will be destroyed.

9
All entries to be blind judged to an international score system however feedback will only offer judged comments. After the close of Show entrants feedback will be mailed upon request and if full address details are supplied or by sending an email to khoskin@bigpond.net.au requesting details

10
Entries and results can be obtained from the Secretary's Office after 3pm on Show Day


CLASS

1
Novice Winemaker - a wine of any variety, blend and style not entered into any other class. Wine must be personally made by entrant and be a first or second effort in winemaking as an amateur. Winemaking students and winery employees are eligible in this class
2
White grape wine - of any variety and blend
3
Shiraz - 100% content Shiraz grapes
4
Red Wine Blends
5
Red Grape Wine - Other. This must be a single varietal wine other than Shiraz (or Rose of any single variety)
6
Other wines - fruit, cider, mead
7
Individual Fortified - cask