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 7, 8, 20, 21) and in blended classes,  wines will be grouped and judged by variety and/or blend as far as possible.
NOTE: For Shiraz and Shiraz/Viognier classes 16 and 17:
Wines will be sorted by geographical indicator (GI) as published by Wine Australia and grouped in a random order for the purpose of judging within the classes.

– Judges are only informed of GI region breaks within the classes and are not aware of the named regions whilst judging.

– Where an exhibitor has not stated a geographical indicator upon entry or where fewer than three exhibits are from one region, those exhibits will be grouped and judged as one group, in a random order for the purpose of judging.

LIP blending rules apply.

1. White wines

Class number	Description	Vintage
1	Riesling and other aromatics e.g. Traminer, Frontignac	2019
2	Riesling and other aromatics e.g. Traminer, Frontignac	2018
3	Riesling and other aromatics e.g. Traminer, Frontignac	2017 and older
4	Sauvignon Blanc	Any vintage
5	Pinot Grigio/Gris	2019
6	Pinot Grigio/Gris	2018 and older
7	Other white varieties (including Chardonnay and Mediterranean varieties) and blends	2019
8	Other white varieties and blends (including Mediterranean varieties)	2018 and older
9	Chardonnay	2018
10	Chardonnay	2017 and older
11	Sweet white wines	Any vintage

 

1.2 Red Wines

Class number	Description	Vintage
12	Rose	Any vintage
13	Early-drinking red styles	Any vintage
14	Pinot Noir	2018
15	Pinot Noir	2017 and older
16	Shiraz and Shiraz Viognier (see NOTE above)	2018
17	Shiraz and Shiraz Viognier (see NOTE above)	2017 and older
18	Cabernet Sauvignon	2018
19	Cabernet Sauvignon	2017 and older
20	Other single varietal reds (including Mediterranean varieties)	2018
21	Other single varietal reds (including Mediterranean varieties)	2017 and older
22	Red blends (including Mediterranean varieties)	2018
23	Red blends (including Mediterranean varieties)	2017 and older

 

1.3 Sparkling Wines

Class number	Description	Vintage
24	White and Rose sparkling wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier	Any vintage or non-vintage
25	White and Rose sparkling wines from other varieties or blends  e.g. Prosecco	Any vintage or non-vintage
26	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
27	Apera	Any vintage or non-vintage
28	Vintage fortified red	Any vintage
29	Tawny	Any vintage or non-vintage
30	Muscat and Topaque–Australian and Classic	Any vintage or non-vintage
31	Muscat and Topaque–Grand and Rare	Any vintage or non-vintage

 

2. MUSEUM SECTION–vintage 2014 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
32	Aromatic Whites	2014 and older
33	Non-aromatic whites	2014 and older
34	Red varietals and blends	2014 and older