HERE - Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

2016 Wine
Entry Guide
MARCH 18–20, 2016
Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown,
70 State St., Rochester, NY 14614
All wines must be shipped by February 24, 2016 and arrive no later than March 3, 2016.
FINGER LAKES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
TO BENEFIT CAMP GOOD DAYS AND SPECIAL TIMES
PO Box 665, 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Road, Mendon, NY 14506 USA
Phone: 585-624-5555
Toll-free: 800-785-2135
www.campgooddays.org
FIND US ON
ENTER ONLINE AT www.fliwc.com
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If you are going to enter any
wine competition this year,
this is the one to enter!
You are invited to enter the 16th Annual Finger Lakes
International Wine Competition to benefit Camp Good
Days, the world’s largest charitable wine competition!
This year’s competition will be held in
Rochester, NY, on March 18–20, 2016.
It is open to commercial wineries from
all producing countries.
TRULY AN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
• In 2015, over 3,700 wines from 23 countries, 4 Canadian Provinces,
and 48 United States were entered in the competition.
• The finest collection of international judges ever assembled in the U.S.—
Last year’s competition boasted 72 judges from 17 countries representing
the best Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, sommeliers, educators,
enologists, winemakers, writers, importers, retailers and industry consultants.
• Since the beginning of our competition in 2000, we have maintained the highest
standards of national and international wine professionals for our judges.
HOW WE JUDGE YOUR WINES
• Each wine is judged on its own merit—its presence,
balance and varietal character—not by how it compares
to other wines in the flight.
• Each glass is labeled with this code number and the
judges are given a scoring sheet with the number and
the variety of the wine (i.e., Chardonnay).
• While it is common knowledge that wines go through
various stages of quality development, each wine
entered in FLIWC is judged for what it is at the time of
judging—not for what it might become in the future.
• All flights are staged in a separate back room and
delivered to the judging room. Re-pours, when necessary,
from a second unopened bottle are also staged in the
back room and delivered to the judging room.
• Wines are blind judged in flights, with each wine
identified only by a computer generated code number.
• All wines are presented to the
judges in Riedel crystal stemware.
SPECIAL AWARD CATEGORIES
• JOHN ROSE AWARD for the top Riesling. Gold-medalwinning Rieslings are judged again in a Finals Round
to select this year’s best Riesling. We award a unique,
handmade crystal goblet created by Corning Glass Works.
• Best-In-Class awards will be given in the following
categories: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Cab Franc, Fruit Wine and Champagne/Sparkling, along
with their Double–Gold medals.
• CRYSTAL GRAPE AWARD for the top Ice Wine will be
selected from gold-medal-winning ice wines during a
Finals Round, and also receives a unique, handmade
crystal goblet created by Corning Glass Works.
• Medals are awarded for all Double-Gold, Gold, Silver,
and Bronze winning wines.
• All award-winning wines are featured on our web site
www.fliwc.com within one week of the competition.
Award-winning wines will be featured at several public events following the competition,
including a charitable gala to benefit Camp Good Days and Special Times. The Finger Lakes
International Wine Auction and Dinner attracts more than 500 wine aficionados and collectors
who gather for a fun evening of wine tasting, dinner and an auction of medal wines, one-of-akind items, and wonderful experiences.
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ENTER ONLINE AT
www.fliwc.com
Below is just a partial list of judges from around the world that will judge this year’s competition. To see the most
up-to-date list of this year’s judges, visit www.fliwc.com/judges.asp
COMPETITION MANAGEMENT:
RON DOUGHERTY DAVID G. MALE THOMAS KING
PETER PARTS SIMON DURKEE ED SCHRAM DAVE COOPER KARL RUDOLFS CHRIS VAN ZILE
New York
New York North Carolina
New York New York New York New York
New York
New York
Competition Chairman, Certified International Judge and Wine Consultant
15 years Competition Chairman (now emeritus), Head Judge
Backroom Manager
Founder and Oldest Volunteer
Technology Director
Logistics Director
Backroom Team Leader
Camp Good Days Wine Administrator
FLIWC Travel Guru
INTERNATIONAL WINE JUDGES SLATED TO JUDGE AT THE 2016 COMPETITION:
Hope Alexander
David Anthony
Lubos Barta
Peter Bell
Marin Berovic
Don Bombace
Claire Boulley
Joel Butler
Raul Castellani
Rene Chazottes
Dan Culley-Rapata
Steve Elphick
Dror Engelstein
Josh Farrell
Patrick Farrell
Franjo Francem
William Frank
Michael Gelven
Attila Geonczeol
Irene Graziotto
Juan Hernandez
Holly Howell
Susan Hulme
Linda King
Alek Kolundzic
Jozsef Kosarka
Ivana Kovarikova
Matthew Kristofik
Ellen Landis
Charles Mara
Tim McNally
Doris Miculan Bradley
Georgi Mihov
Clay Mitchell
Ron Nowak
Tim O’Connor
Chris O’Gorman
Claudio Pires
Natashia Remchuk
Michael Schaefer
Resit Soley
Steve Somermeyer
Moshe Spak
Gunnar Swenson
Mike Tadich
Vladimir Tsapelik
Bonnie Villacampa
Phil Ward
IL
OH
CZR
NY
SLO
NY
CAN
WA
ARG
FRA
CA
CAN
ISR
NY
CA
CRO
NY
SAF
HUN
ITA
SPA
NY
ENG
NC
CAN
HUN
CZR
PA
CA
CA
LA
CAN
BUL
OH
CA
NY
CA
POR
NM
PA
TUR
IN
ISR
SWE
NV
RUS
SPA
NJ
SWE, International Judge
Wine Director at Jean Robert’s Table
Editor-in-Chief/SOMMELIER
Winemaker, Fox Run Vineyards
Member & Chairman of European Wine Competitions,European Wine knights
Owner, Bombace Wines & Spirits
President, Wine Judges of Canada
Master of Wine
International President WAWWJ, President Vinus International Wine Competition
Master Sommelier
Director of Marketing and Sales, Chambers and Chambers Wine Merchants
Photographer/Writer/Journalist
Sommelier, Chakara, Jerusalem
Wine Director, Wine Express
Master of Wine, Wine Educator and Writer/President & CEO of BevWizard
President, Croatian Enological Society
Astor Wines Ret.Chairman, New York Athletic Club Wine Society
Online retailer, Wine Writer, CWE
Managing Director Vinopolis Magyarország Kft.
Freelance Journalist I Grandi Vini
CEO App-ing Wines & Foods / Winemaker / Food Engineer
Wine Columnist, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle/Sommelier
Master of Wine
Certified International Wine Judge, Winemaker, Winery Consultant, Educator
Winemaker, Vincor Canada
Author, Sommelier, Wine Educator
International Wine Judge
Past Chairman of American Wine Society Commercial Wine Competition
Wine Writer/Consultant/Sommelier
President, The Mara Wine Group
Host, The Dine, Wine and Spirits Show
Restaurateur/Chef/Import Agent/Writer/Sommelier
Wine Consultant, Certified Sommelier
Managing Partner, 20 Brix
Founder: SWE/Educator/Consultant/ What’s in Your Glass
Surgeon, Wine Instructor
Marketing Communications, Paul Hobbs Wines
Restaurant Director, Viking River Cruises
Sommelier/Chair New Mexico Competition
Certified Wine Educator
Owner, Corvus Winery
Assistant winemaker, Chateau Thomas Winery
M.A. Spak Marketing/Mediterranean International Wine & Spirits Competition
Regional Wine Manager, Swedish Wine Society
Italian Wine Specialist-DeLuca Liquors Wine Nevada Wine Agents
President, Independent Wine Club & Consulting Group
Master of Oenology, Viticulture and Brand Manager
Winery/Brand Manager and Educator (Opici Wine Grp.); IRF Board Member
ENTER ONLINE AT
www.fliwc.com
WORLD-RENOWNED JUDGES
Year after year, the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition draws a
diverse panel of the highest quality judges from around the world.
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ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS
ENTER YOUR WINES ONLINE AT www.fliwc.com
Our competition makes it even easier for your winery to enter. Visit our website at www.fliwc.com and create
a secure account for your winery. Then you can enter as many wines as you wish. Entering online will ensure
your winery’s information is correct for each entry, and that your entries are accurate.
ENTRY FORMS:
Please carefully read the 4-page entry form, which is included in the middle of this booklet. Print or type, and
enter all required information. Mail or fax entry form immediately.
MAIL: Camp Good Days and Special Times
c/o Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
P.O. Box 665
1332 Pittsford-Mendon Road
Mendon, NY 14506 USA
FAX:
413-280-0495
EMAIL: [email protected]
When entering more wines than the entry form provides, please photocopy the entry form pages, or download the entry
form online at www.fliwc.com/entryform.pdf
QUESTIONS:
SHIPPING AND BILLING CONTACT:
COMPETITION CONTACT:
Karl Rudolfs, Camp Good Days
Telephone: 585-624-5555
or toll-free: 800-785-2135
E-mail: [email protected]
Ron Dougherty, Competition Chairman
Phone: 585-414-8279
E-mail: [email protected]
ENTRY FEE:
Entry Fee: $50.00 (US Dollars) per entry.
All results will be announced by mail and available at our website www.fliwc.com on March 25, 2016
FULLY LICENSED:
Wineries outside of New York State: In order to conform to reciprocity laws, we have been issued licenses from the
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (#NY-I-15473), IRS (#22-232-695-400), The NY State Liquor Authority
(#E528822) and the FDA registration (#10728385666), and are in compliance with the laws for shipping.
BIOTERRORISM ACT:
All wineries outside the United States: You will need to register with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to obtain a
“FURLS” (Electronic Registration & Listing System) number which, in turn, must be used to clear U.S. Customs and allow
the wine to enter the country, whether for sale or for competition purposes. This process is FREE OF CHARGE and may
be completed online at the FDA website http://www.access.fda.gov link from the FURLS headline in the left margin.
The agency simply needs this information to locate and interview company principals if there is ever a question of
possible contamination of the product. Compliance with this new legislation is required by U.S. law. Be sure the company
information in your FDA/FURLS application matches the information on your competition entry.
Be certain that your broker/importer or customs agent is working in compliance with the Bioterrorism Act to obtain and
use your FDA “FURLS” number on all documentation related to importing your wine and sending it to our consolidation
points. If you need assistance obtaining a U.S. FDA “FURLS” number, please contact Karl Rudolfs for assistance.
BROKER AND CUSTOMS FEES:
Please note that all customs or broker fees for any delivery or transit of wine to the consolidation point (Camp Good Days
and Special Times, c/o Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, Mendon, NY) must be paid by the winery or their
designated agent; otherwise, wines may be returned or refused. FLIWC is NOT responsible for any fees related
to OUTSTANDING CHARGES, CUSTOMS DUTIES OR SHIPPING FEES to the consolidation points.
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ENTER ONLINE AT
www.fliwc.com
All wines must be shipped by February 24, 2016 and arrive no later than March 3, 2016.
WHAT TO SHIP:
Please ship four (4) bottles of 750ml (or 375ml for dessert wines) per entry.
U.S. ENTRIES:
All wines must be securely packed and the boxes marked SAMPLES ONLY - NOT FOR RESALE.
Wines from U.S. wineries DO NOT REQUIRE International Entry shipping labels (below)
Ship to:
Camp Good Days and Special Times
c/o Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
1332 Pittsford-Mendon Road
Mendon, NY USA 14506
Please be sure
your shipper
makes this ad
dress the
final destina
tion!
CANADIAN ENTRIES:
REQUIRED!
These labels MUST be used for
shipment of International Entries.
Wines must arrive at Royal De Maria Wines
by February 24, 2016.
All wines must be securely packed and labeled.
Wines from U.S. wineries
DO NOT REQUIRE these labels
Ship to: Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
c/o Royal De Maria Wines
4551 Cherry Avenue
Beamsville, Ontario L0R-1B1
Canada
INTERNATIONAL
BOTTLE LABELS
Copy the label below, cut out and
place onto every bottle you ship.
Be sure to place
a copy of the BO
TTLE LABEL
on ever y bottle
you ship and a co
py of the
SHIPPING BOX LA
BEL on ever y box
you ship.
Canadian Shipping Inquiries:
Charlene Stephenson, Director of Sales & Marketing
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
WHEN TO SHIP:
SAMPLES ONLY
NOT FOR RESALE
CONTAINS SULFITES
US GOVT. WARNING ON LABEL
Ph: 905-562-1380 Fax: 905-562-0638
Email: [email protected]
OTHER INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES:
IRS# 22-232-965-400
FDA# 10728385666
ATT & TB# NY-1-15473
NYS Liquor Auth# E528822
Wines must arrive by March 3, 2015.
All wines must be securely packed.
Ship to: Camp Good Days and Special Times
c/o Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
1332 Pittsford-Mendon Road
Mendon, NY USA 14506
Be sure to place
a copy of the BO
TTLE LABEL
on ever y bottle
you ship and a co
py of the
SHIPPING BOX LA
BEL on ever y box
you ship.
We recommend UPS International as your shipping agent for
wines. Please visit their website at https://global.ups.com/
ENTER ONLINE AT
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INTERNATIONAL
SHIPPING BOX LABELS
Copy the label below, cut out and
place onto every box you ship.
SAMPLES ONLY—NOT FOR RESALE
CONTAINS SULFITES
US GOVT. WARNING ON LABEL
IIRS# 22-232-965-400
FDA# 10728385666
ATT & TB# NY-1-15473
NYS Liquor Auth# E528822
Download PDF label sheets at:
www.fliwc.com/entrylabels.pdf
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ENTRY RULES
The Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
is open to all commercially produced wines from
anywhere in the world. Wines may be entered by
wineries, or by their representative agents
or importers.
to be significantly different than its stated RS may
be marked down or disqualified. Late Harvest and
Ice Wines should be entered in their own varietal or
proprietary class, and specifically identified as “Late
Harvest” or “Ice Wine.”
Wine classes include varietals, blends of wines
from any grape or fruit type and include sparkling,
dessert, fortified, and fruit wines. Fruit-flavored
wines are allowed, but must be specifically
identified as flavored. Every wine entry must
include a class entry code number, as listed in
this form. We reserve the right to change a wine’s
classification if we deem it necessary.
“Frozen Off the Vine” wines are permitted, but not
classified as ice wine.
In the case of Rieslings we will be using the
rating system established by The International
Riesling Foundation’s Riesling Taste Profile based
on an interplay of sugar, acid, and pH. For more
information visit http://drinkriesling.com/tastescale
Please be as accurate as possible with your residual
sugar information; wines with no RS information
will be considered dry and judged accordingly.
Any wine that is considered by the panel of judges
The information on each entry form is used to flight
all competition entries. If a wine is entered as a
generic or blend, please include the identity of the
dominant grape(s) or fruit(s).
All wines entered must be available for sale to the
public. No “experimental” lots will be eligible. The
price information requested is for suggested retail
value in the United States. All prices must be listed
in US Dollars. All wines should be priced according
to the size bottle entered (375ml or 750ml).
Awards will be given for four levels of excellence:
Double–Gold (unanimous panel vote), Gold, Silver,
and Bronze. These awards will be represented by
actual medals with a bottle neck ribbon.
Special annual awards are the John Rose Award for
the highest scoring Riesling and the Crystal Grape
Award for the highest scoring Ice Wine. Awards will
also be given for the highest scoring Double–Gold
Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cab Franc,
Fruit Wine and Champagne/Sparkling.
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL:
Competition Chairman Ron Dougherty at 585-414-8279
All competition results will be available on or before March 25, 2016 at the FLIWC website: www.fliwc.com.
Notification by mail and awards will be sent to all winners by April 30, 2016. For wineries earning Gold, Silver
and/or Bronze awards, customizable bottle tags and shelf talkers are available at www.fliwc.com/promos.
Bottle stickers will be available for purchase to use as a retail sales and promotional tool. To purchase these
bottle stickers, call Karl Rudolfs at 1-800-785-2135
SPECIAL NOTE:
All wineries winning Double-Gold or
Gold medals will agree to ship one
case of EACH award-winning wine
for the Wine Auction and Dinner to
be held on October 29, 2016.
All proceeds from the auction go to Camp Good Days and Special
Times, Inc., a 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable organization. The retail
value of this donation is fully deductible as a charitable contribution.
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ENTER ONLINE AT
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Award–winning wines from this year’s competition will be served at
Dinner&
Auction
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown
70 State Street, Rochester, NY
5:00 - Sponsor and VIP Reception in the Sizzle Room*
*to attend this special VIP tasting, please call 585-624-5555
5:30 - Wine Tasting, Silent Auction & Live Auction Preview
7:00 - Dinner & Live Auction Begins
Featuring Auctioneer Matthew Chung
Plus Live Music and Entertainment
$150 per person
Reserve your table of 10 today!
Tickets are limited. For information call
585-624-5555
or visit www.fliwc.com or www.campgooddays.org
Sponsorships starting at $2,500 CALL TODAY!
100% of net proceeds will be used to fund Camp stays and events
to benefit children from around the world who are battling cancer.
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WE PROMOTE OUR WINNERS!
In addition to benefiting Camp Good Days, the Finger
Lakes International Wine Competition exists to promote
the entire wine industry. By entering our competition,
your wines will receive the exposure that’s important for
strong sales and profitability. Award–winning wines are
more valuable, and even if you are able to sell your entire
inventory, you’ll be able to sell it for more with the FLIWC
distinction of quality and excellence.
Our Auction & Dinner is a large promotion in itself, and the
auctioneer emphasizes all the award winners. Many of our
judges are prominent buyers, and look to the competition
results for guidance. At every opportunity, the FLIWC
will be promoting your award-winning entries regionally,
statewide and at local wine events throughout the country.
Our website list of award-winners is also
linked directly to your website.
ADDED VALUE FOR YOUR MEDAL WINNING WINES
• Web Links—We will link each award-winning wine
directly to your website if you provide us with a web
address on the entry form.
• Dinner & Auction—Our popular
Dinner & Auction is centered
around award-winning wines, with
promotions in the catalog, in displays,
and from the auctioneer.
• Influential International Judges—Our judges include
important buyers for restaurants and retailers who treat
our awards list as a shopping guide.
• Beautiful Medals—We issue beautiful medals
with ribbons for display in your tasting room.
• Press Releases—We provide press releases promoting
the winners and the results online. Media coverage grows
every year.
• Point of Sale—
Customizable FLIWC bottle
tags and shelf talkers are
available for all medal
winners.
THE 2015 TOP AWARD-WINNING WINES:
JOHN ROSE AWARD
CRYSTAL GRAPE AWARD
RIESLING:
Dr. Konstantin Frank
Dr. Frank Riesling
2013 Semi-Dry
Hammondsport, NY, USA
BEST-IN-CLASS
CABERNET FRANC:
Boordy Vineyards
2012 Landmark Cabernet Franc
Hydes, MD, USA
BEST-IN-CLASS
CABERNET SAUVIGNON:
Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
ICE WINE:
FIND US ON
Sheldrake Point Winery
2014 Riesling Ice Wine
Ovid, NY, USA
BEST-IN-CLASS
FRUIT WINE:
21 Brix Winery
Raspberry
Portland, NY, USA
BEST-IN-CLASS
MERLOT:
Romeo Vineyards & Cellars
2012 Sempre Vive Merlot
Calistoga, CA, USA
Pittsburg, TX, USA
BEST-IN-CLASS
CHARDONNAY
Fetzer Vineyards
2013 Bonterra Vineyards Chardonnay
8
Ukiah, CA, USA
For a complete list
of past winners visit
www.fliwc.com