Entry Information
Categories
There are 12 Class Categories and 3 Selection Categories and 5 Trophies in the Gisborne Regional Wine Awards including the overall winner, the “Supreme Wine of Show.”
Class Category
| Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Class 8 Class 9 Class 10 Class 11 Class 12 |
Chardonnay Pinot Gris Gewurztraminer Sauvignon Blanc Viognier Dessert Other Whites Merlot Red Blends & Others Syrah Rose Sparkling |
Selection Category
Overall White Varietals Selection
Six (6) wines to be determined from category selections.
Overall Red Varietals Selection
Six (6) wines to be determined from category selections.
Overall Gisborne Selection
Six (6) wines to be determined from across all category selections.
Trophies
Supreme Wine of Show Trophy
Highest scoring gold awarded wine with a score 18.5 or greater.
Highest Awarded Wine Company Trophy
Calculated on the basis of 3 points for gold, 2 points for silver, and 1 point for bronze. The winner will be awarded on the highest total for wines entered under a common wine company, wine group or unique wine brand.
Best Value Wine under $20 trophy
Awarded to the highest scoring gold or silver wine under $20 using the information supplied on the entry forms.
Bill Irwin Trophy
Celebrating a new initiative that represents Gisborne's unique regional wine entrepeneurial nature.
Lead Viticulturist Trophy
Awarded to the viticulturalist who has provided growing knowledge and expertise to the “highest awarded wine company 2012”.
Entry Programme
| Call for Entries Collection of Wine Judging Awards Dinner |
15 March - 30 April 2012 1 - 15 May 2012 24 May 2012 25 May 2012 |
Restrictions
All wines must be made with no less than 85% local fruit.
Cost
$25 + GST per entry.
