EXHIBITOR RULES & REGULATIONS
Schedule of Classes (with notes)
Eligibility
Important Dates
Entry Forms
Entry Fees
Labels and Preparation
Delivery Details
Provision of Award Winning Wine
Use of Trophy Names and/or Wne Show
click here to download the entry form.
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
| Class | 2008 WHITES |
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Blends of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc Other White Varietals e.g. Verdelho, Chenin Blanc etc. Rose |
| 2008/07 REDS | |
| 7 8 9 10 11 |
Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon predominant blends Merlot Shiraz Other red blends & varieties |
| 2007/06 WHITES | |
| 12 13 14 15 16 |
Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Blends of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc Other White Varietals e.g. Verdelho, Chenin Blanc etc. |
| 2004/ 03 REDS | |
| 17 18 19 20 21 |
Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon predominant blends Merlot Shiraz Other red blends & varieties |
| SPARKLING WINES | |
| 22 | Sparkling wine (bottle fermented and disgorged) |
| SWEET WINES | |
| 23 | Sweet White Table Wine (over 15gm/l) |
| MUSEUM WINES | |
24 26 27 |
2005 or older Chardonnay 2005 or older White orther than Chardonnay 2003 or older Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Sauvignon predominant blend 2003 or older Red other than Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant Blend |
| NON COMMERCIAL WINES | |
| 28 29 |
Red Wine (any variety and vintage) White Wine (any variety and vintage) |
Class 5 now includes all other white blends and varietials including Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Verdelho, etc.
Cabernet classes must be selected based on commercial label.
For instance, a wine naming the wine as a Cabernet Merlot
cannot be entered into Class 7 or 17 but must be entered into a Cabernet
Sauvignon predominant blend class (8 or 18)
Judges can separate the classes, based on the vintages, for judging
purposes at their discretion.
Sugar levels are requested for Classes 5, 6, 16 and 23 only. Exhibitors are required to indicate whether the wine is below or above 7.5gm/l for the
purposes of tasting order.
For the Non-Commercial Classes, refer to point (i) under Eligibility.
ELIGIBILITY
A Wines are only eligible if from the Margaret River Geographical
Indications (GI). All entries must therefore comply with the Label integrity Programme (LIP) regulations and be made from grapes sourced within Margaret River (85% minimum). The regional boundary is defined as any grapes grown west of the Gladstone Line (115º 18’ East).
B. Exhibits must comply with all Commonwealth and State Acts,
governing the production and labelling of Australian wine. In particular
Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation Act, State Food Act and ANZ Food Standards Code (Standard 4.1.1).
C. No wine may be entered in more than one class. An exhibitor may not enter more than three different wines in any one class.
D. The exhibitor must be the producer/proprietor of the commercial mark under which the product is sold.
E. Wineries must hold the minimum quantities of stock in bottle. Wine that is not bottled as at 20 November 2008 is ineligible.
| Classes 1 –16 | 100 cases (9L equivalent per case) |
| Classes 17 – 23 | 50 cases (9L equivalent per case) |
| Classes 24 – 27 | No case requirement |
| Classes 28 – 29 | No case requirement |
F. Exhibits must be from commercially bottled stock, preferably
carrying the exhibitor’s normal commercial label and bottled prior to 20
November 2008. The wine exhibited for judging therefore must be the same wine made available for sale through general distribution channels including retail outlets and/or cellar door.
G. Tank or barrel samples will be disqualified (see ‘Audit’).
H. Vintage, variety and varietal blend composition must comply with Australian Label Integrity Programme (LIP) regulations.
I. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Sauvignon blends must be
entered into the appropriate class, as named on their commercial label. For
instance, if a wine is labelled Cabernet Merlot, it must be entered into a
Cabernet predominant blend class. (Refer AWBC Regulation 20)
J. Wines may, at the discretion of the Judges, be transferred to more appropriate classes.
K. Exhibitors must be producers of wine for public sale and licensed as per the laws of the Western Australian State Government Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor.
L. Class 28 and 29 only is open to non-commercial labels produced by growers, students, winemaking amateurs etc. These wines will receive commendations only. Wines must use Margaret River GI fruit. The wines entered in these classes will not be eligible for trophies.
M. The Margaret River Wine Industry Association reserves the right to accept, reject or disqualify any entry. Any exhibitor breaking any regulation may be disqualified from this and future shows.
N. All exhibits become the property of the Margaret River Wine Industry Association and will be used for marketing and promotional purposes.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Entry Forms Due | Friday, October 10 |
| Delivery of Wine | From Tuesday, 18 November to Thursday, 20 November 2008. Please note change of days for 2008 12pm - 4pm only |
| Deliver to | Margaret River Education Campus Winery Facility, Bussell Hwy, Margaret River |
No late entries will be accepted.
ENTRY FORMS
Exhibits must be clearly stated on the entry form supplied by the Wine Show with full details of:
A. Class number
B. Varietal breakdown with percentages listed in descending order
C. Vintage
D. Full Commercial name of product*
E. Cases held in stock at time of entry
F. Sugar levels (for classes 5, 6 and 16 only)
G. Sub region of grapes
H. Price per bottle and case of 12 (for Public Tasting)
*Please note the full commercial title will be used for the Exhibitor
Results Book. Please do not list the wine name simply as its variety.
ENTRY FEES
Entries shall not be accepted unless accompanied by fees. Entry fees
are not refundable.
• $40 per entry for MRWIA members
• $70 per entry for non-MRWIA members
• $20 per entry for winemaking students (Classes 28 and 29 only)
LABELS & PREPARATION
a. Commercial labels are preferred on entries and will not bear
any influence on judging given the format of pouring. (see
Judging Process)
b. Entry labels will be prepared and placed on bottles by the
Margaret River Wine Industry Association. The labels will be
pre-printed from information supplied by the exhibitor on the
entry form.
c. Number of bottles per entry:
| Table wines Classes 1-21 | Four 750ml bottles or equivalent |
| Sparkling Wine Class 22 | Four 750ml bottles or equivalent |
| Museum wines Classes 24-27 | Four 750ml bottles or equivalent |
| Non-Commercial Wines 28-29 | Four 750ml bottles or equivalent |
| Sweet Wines Class 23 | Three 750ml bottles or equivalent |
DELIVERY DETAILS
Exhibitor wines to be delivered to
Where: Margaret River Education Campus, Winery Facility
Bussell Hwy, Margaret River.
Dates: From Tuesday November 18 to Thursday 20 November - please note the change in days for 2008.
Time: Between 12.00pm to 4.00pm
Please ensure that only a member of the MRWIA or Wine Show Technical Advisory Group signs for delivery of your wine stock. The Association will NOT be held liable for wine delivered to other areas of the education campus, or outside of delivery times.
PROVISION OF AWARD WINNING WINE
Exhibitors with trophy and gold
medal wines will be required to
provide two additional bottles of
wine for the ‘Exhibitor Tasting’.
Exhibitors who are declared winner for classes 1 – 23
will also be required to provide the
Association with two cases of their
award winning wines.
These will be used for future wine
dinners, promotional displays and
similar events such as product
placement like The Best of Australia,
in keeping with the Association’s constitutional goals.
This wine will become the property of the MRWIA and, as an asset is fully auditable each financial year.
USE OF TROPHY NAMES and/or WINE SHOW LOGO
Any use of trophy name and logo for promotional and advertising purposes
must include the name ‘Macquarie 2008 Margaret River Wine Show’.
Medals can only be displayed as per the ASVO ‘Code of Practise for
Display of Awards’ www.asvo.com.au/wineshows/)
The Association will ensure that the Margaret River Wine Show maintains the highest integrity and credibility through compliance with the ASVO code of practice. Exhibitors are asked to respect the award system with accurate advertising of trophy and medal awarded wines.
