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Regulations of the Innovest 2004 Margaret River Wine Show
| Wines | |
| 1. | The Margaret River Wine Show is open to all producers of Margaret River GI wine, as defined by grapes grown west of the Gladstone Line (115º and 18” East). |
| 2. | All wines must be made from a minimum of 85% Margaret River GI grown grapes. |
| 3. | The year, appellation and variety of all wines entered must comply with the current Food Standard and AWBC Act. |
| 4. | Varieties must be clearly indicated on the entry form in descending proportions and on the exhibitor labels. If not specified the wine shall not be accepted as a valid entry. |
| 5. | Vintage must be shown on the entry form and on the exhibitor labels. |
| 6. | Wines entered must be taken from commercially bottled stock.Tank or barrel samples will be disqualified. |
| 7. | Each wine can only be entered in one class. |
| 8. | There are no restrictions on the number of entries in each class. |
| Exhibitors | |
| 1. | Wineries must hold a minimum stock of:
i. 100 cases for classes 1 - 14 ii. 50 cases for classes 15 - 25 This rule will be strictly adhered to. Following judging a random selection of three wineries will be chosen for independent auditing. Entries which fail to comply to rules and regulations will be disqualified. |
| 2. | Each exhibit must consist of 4 x 750ml bottles. Entries in bottles of equivalent nominal sizes will also be eligible. Exhibitors with gold and silver medal wines will be required to provide two additional bottles of wine for the exhibitor tasting. |
| 3. | All bottles submitted must be clearly labelled using the official exhibition labels that will be mailed to the exhibitor following receipt of the entry form.When affixing labels exhibitors must ensure winery code, class number, vintage and variety are all legibly written on the label. |
| 4. | Entry fees for each entry will be as follows:
i. MRWIA members $30 ii. Non MRWIA members $45 |
| 5. | Results will be made available to exhibitors. |
| 6. | All exhibits become the property of the Margaret River Wine Show. |
| 7. | Exhibitors must be producers of wine for public sale and licensed as per the laws of the Department of Racing, Gaming & Liquor. |
| Judging | |||||||
| 1. | Awards will be made by a panel of independent judges selected by the Wine Show Committee. Judges’ decisions are final and no correspondence shall be entered into. | ||||||
| 2. | Classes will be reviewed annually to reflect industry trends and entry levels in preceding shows. | ||||||
| 3. | All exhibits will be judged out of 20 points as follows:
18.5 and over win gold medals 17 to 18.4 win silver medals 15.5 to 16.9 win bronze medals As each judge uses the 20 point score system and there will be 3 judges per panel, scores will be displayed out of 60. |
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| 4. | Awards will consist of Gold, Silver and Bronze awards for all wines achieving the required scores. | ||||||
With the exception of most successful exhibitor, only exhibits attaining a gold medal will be eligible for trophies and awards.
| Major Trophies | |
| • | Most Successful Exhibitor
Sponsored by Visy Board & The Packaging Company Awarded to the wine producer scoring the most points. Points are accrued in the following manner: - Gold Medal scores 5 points - Silver Medal scores 3 points - Bronze Medal scores 1 point |
| • | Best Overall Wine
Awarded to the best overall wine from all classes. |
| Varietal Awards | |
| • | Best Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Sponsored by Vinline Bottling Services Selected from classes 3 & 17 |
| • | Best Semillon
Sponsored by Labelworld Selected from classes 1 & 16 |
| • | Best Chardonnay
Sponsored by World Cooperage/Great Western Winemakers Selected from classes 4 & 15 |
| • | Best Shiraz
Sponsored by ACI Glass Packaging Selected from classes 11 & 22 |
| • | Best Cabernet Sauvignon
Sponsored by BB Vinkem Selected from classes 10 & 20 |
| • | Best Cabernet Sauvignon Predominate Blend
Sponsored by Cospak/ACI Glass Packaging Selected from classes 13 & 23 |
| • | Optimus Alius Award (Best Other)
Sponsored by Vine Nets Australia Selected from classes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, class 17 Sauvignon Blanc varietals 18, 19, 21, 24 & 25. |
Download the complete Exhibitor's Schedule
File: 2004 Exhibitor's Schedule
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Please direct all queries concerning the Innovest 2004 Margaret River Wine Show to the Margaret River Wine Industry Association. Phone (08) 9757 9330 or email Further information about the event can be found by visiting www.margaretriverwine.org.au
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