1. OPEN SECTION

No limit of entries per class.
Minimum quantity 600 litres.
4 bottles per entry (750 ml) or 8 x 375 ml.
In classes where more than one variety is eligible (eg classes 6, 7, 21, 22) and in blended classes,  wines will be grouped and judged by variety and/or blend as far as possible.
LIP blending rules apply.
1.1 White wines

Class number	Description	Vintage
1	Riesling and other aromatics e.g. Traminer, Frontignac	2018
2	Riesling and other aromatics e.g. Traminer, Frontignac	2017
3	Riesling and other aromatics e.g. Traminer, Frontignac	2016 and older
4	Sauvignon Blanc	Any vintage
5	Pinot Grigio/Gris	Any vintage
6	Other white varieties (including Chardonnay and Mediterranean varieties) and blends	2018
7	Other white varieties and blends (including Mediterranean varieties)	2017 and older
8	Chardonnay	2017
9	Chardonnay	2016 and older
10	Sweet white wines	Any vintage

 

1.2 Red Wines

Class number	Description	Vintage
11	Rose	Any vintage
12	Early-drinking red styles	Any vintage
13	Pinot Noir	2017
14	Pinot Noir	2016 and older
15	Shiraz and Shiraz Viognier	2017
16	Shiraz and Shiraz Viognier	2016 and older
17	Cabernet Sauvignon	2017
18	Cabernet Sauvignon	2016 and older
19	Other single varietal reds (including Mediterranean varieties)	2017
20	Other single varietal reds (including Mediterranean varieties)	2016 and older
21	Red blends	2017
22	Red blends	2016 and older

 

1.3 Sparkling Wines

Class number	Description	Vintage
23	White and Rose sparkling wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier	Any vintage or non-vintage
24	White and Rose sparkling wines from other varieties or blends  e.g. Prosecco	Any vintage or non-vintage
25	Sparkling red wines (varieties and percentages to be stated on entry form)	Any vintage or non-vintage

 

1.4 Fortified Wines

Class number	Description	Vintage
26	Apera	Any vintage or non-vintage
27	Vintage fortified red	Any vintage
28	Tawny	Any vintage or non-vintage
29	Muscat and Topaque–Australian and Classic	Any vintage or non-vintage
30	Muscat and Topaque, Grand and Rare	Any vintage or non-vintage

 

2. MUSEUM SECTION–vintage 2013 and prior

No limit of entries per class.
There are no minimum entry requirements for this class but exhibitors may be asked to supply one dozen bottles for the Awards Presentation function.
4 bottles per entry (750 ml) or 8 x 375 ml.
LIP blending rules apply.
Entries in this class are only eligible for the Best Museum Wine Trophy and will not be included in any calculation for Most Successful Exhibitor award or any other award except as specified in this schedule.

Class number	Description	Vintage
31	Aromatic Whites	2013 and older
32	Non-aromatic whites	2013 and older
33	Red varietals and blends	2013 and older