Smithville Fair Amateur Wine competition
For those of us who are interested in these events, the Smithville Fair is hosting and Amateur Wine Competition on August 28, 2007. The entry fee is $5.00, which covers any entries you care to make (one or nine!). This should be cheque payable to "Smithville Agricultural Society".
The wines will be judged by David Johnson, winemaker at Featherstone Estate Winery, and a member of the
It is possible to drop entries off to Larry Paterson in Peterborough, or to Bert Richards (email him at ohwc@sympatico.ca or phone 905-627-5100
The rules ensue...
Amateur Wine Makers Competition
1. All wines must be made by the entrant who shall be an amateur wine maker
2. No wine may be entered into more than section.
3. One (1) bottle per exhibitor per section.
4. All wines become the property of the Smithville Agricultural Society
5. Secure exhibit tag to your bottle.
6. All bottles must be free of wax, labels and capsules or other distinguishing marks
7. All entries must be in corked 750 mL bottles, except categories 6 through 9
which may be in 200mL or 375mL bottles.
8. The judge may decide to not award a prize at their discretion.
9. Judging will be conducted by a member judge of the Wine Judges of Canada,
and his or her decision shall be final in all matters.
10. Wines from commercial kits may enter. A full description of your kit is
needed to assist in placing the entry in the correct section.
Sections
Cash prizes - 1st - $5.00 2nd $3.00 3rd - $2.00
Medals to third place.
1. White vinifera
2. White hybrid
3. Rose/blush (any type of grape)
4. Red vinifera
5. Red hybrid
6. Social (too sweet for food, drank alone, not a
dessert wine, includes fruit/wine blends)
7. Dessert (e.g. late harvest, port)
8. Country/fruit/mead (95%+ non-grape, eg. Apple, cherry, dandelion, mead)
9. Ice wine (100% sourced from grapes)
Wine Maker of the Year
Points are awarded as follows in sections 1, 2, 4, 5 & 9:
5 points for First, 4 points for second, 3 points for third.
Points are awarded as follows in sections 3, 6, 7 & 8:
3 points for First, 2 points for second, 1 point for third.
The exhibitor who accumulates the most points will be
declared Wine Maker of the Year.
(engraved plaque for winner to keep)
Best in Show
The judge will award one wine in any category, the award of
best of show. (engraved plaque for winner to keep).
Best Ontario Wine
The judge will award one wine in any category that is
comprised of 100% Ontario fruit, the award of best
Ontario wine of show. (engraved plaque for winner to keep).
Eligible Hybrid grapes -
Aurora
Baco 22A (Baco blanc)
Baco noir (Baco 1)
Cayuga White
Chambourcin
Chancellor
Chardonel
Chelois
Concord
De Chaunac
Edelweiss
Elvira
Léon Millot
Marechal Foch
Seyval Blanc
Traminette
Vidal Blanc
Vineland Research Station hybrids
Eligible Vinifera grapes -
Reds
Alicante Bouschet
Barbera
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Carignan / Carignane / Cariñena / Carignano
Carmenère
Cinsault
Dornfelder
Petite Syrah
Gamay / Gamay Noir
Grenache / Garnacha
Malbec
Malvasia Nera
Merlot
Millot
Montepulciano
Mourvèdre
Nebbiolo
Petit Verdot
Pinot Meunier
Pinot Noir
Pinotage
Ruby Cabernet
Sangiovese / Brunello
Shiraz / Syrah
St. Laurent
Tempranillo
Zinfandel
Zweigelt
Whites
Aligoté
Auxerrois
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Colombard
Gewürztraminer
Grüner Veltliner
Kerner
Marsanne
Muscat
Palomino / Palomino Fino
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris
Riesling
Roussanne
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Vert
Scheurebe
Sémillon
Silvaner / Sylvaner / Oesterreicher
Symphony
Traminer / Savagnin Blanc / Savagnin Rosé
Trebbiano / Ugni Blanc
Trollinger
Viognier
