2015 Wine Entry Guide - Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

2015 Wine
Entry Guide
MARCH 21 & 22, 2015
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All wines must be shipped by February 27, 2015 and arrive no later than March 6, 2015.
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 15th 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 21–22, 2015. It is open to commercial
wineries and distilleries from all producing countries.
TRULY AN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
• In 2014, over 3,756 wines from 20 countries, 6 Canadian Provinces,
and all 50 United Sates were entered in the competition.
• The finest collection of international judges ever assembled—Last year’s
competition boasted 78 judges from 16 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 Best-in-Class Riesling. After
the best in dry, medium dry, medium sweet, and sweet
are judged and from the finals of each of those categories
we award a unique, handmade crystal goblet created by
Corning Glass Works.
• CRYSTAL GRAPE AWARD for the Best-in-Class Ice Wine,
also receives a unique, handmade crystal goblet created
by Corning Glass Works.
• Best-In-Class trophies will be awarded in the following
categories: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Cab Franc, Fruit Wine and Late Harvest Riesling, along
with their Double–Gold medals.
• Medals are awarded for all other 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-a-kind 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:
DAVID G. MALE RON DOUGHERTY THOMAS KING
PETER PARTS SIMON DURKEE ED SCHRAM COOP COOPER New York New York
North Carolina
New York New York New York New York
COMPETITION CHAIRMAN and Certified International Judge
HEAD JUDGE, President, C.L.I., Wine Consultant
BACKROOM MANAGER
COMPETITION GURU
CYBER SIMON
LOGISTICS AND SECURITY COORDINATOR
ASST. BACKROOM MANAGER
INTERNATIONAL WINE JUDGES SLATED TO JUDGE AT THE 2015 COMPETITION:
Adam Lapierre, MW
Amy Christine, MW
Attila Geonczeol
Bob Madill
Bonnie Villacampa
Brenda Cockrell
Cathy Van Zyl, MW
Charles Curtis, MW
Chris O’Gorman
Christopher Bates, MS
Constantine Stergides
Dan Marek
David Sandri
Deborah Grossman
Deborah Parker-Wong
Dr. Marin Berovic
Dr. Patrick Farrell, MW
Dror Engelstein
Edward Finstein
Edward Korry
Franjo Francem
George Taber
Georgi Mihov
Gunnar Swenson
Irene Graziotto
Ivana Kovarikova
Jamal Rayyis
Jean-Michel Valette, MW
Joel Butler, MW
Josh Farrell
Jozsef Kosarka
Juan Hernandez
Lorraine Hems
Lubos Barta
Marguerite Vasseur
Michael Gelven
Michael Schaefer
Moshe Spak
Peter Bell
Raul Castellani
Resit Soley
Richard Irr
Robert Wolfe
Sheryl Sauter Morano, MW
Steve Kampers
Steve Somermeyer
Vladimir Tsapelik
Ran Jacobson
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NY
SPA
NC
SAF
NY
CA
NY
GRE
TX
CA
CA
CA
SLO
CA
ISR
CAN
RI
CRO
FL
BUL
SWE
ITA
CZR
NY
CA
WA
NY
HUN
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NY
CZR
FRA
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CAN
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RUS
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Master of Wine
Master of Wine
Managing Director Vinopolis Magyarország Kft.
Wine Director, Red Newt Cellars; IRF Board Member
Master of Oenology, Viticulture and Brand Manager
Journalist
Master of Wine
Master of Wine
Marketing Communications, Paul Hobbs Wines
Master Sommelier
Wine Journalist
Wine maker–Wine Writer–Georgetown Winery, Texas
Editor/Complience Project Manager at American Winesecrets/In House Sales
Journalist
Northern California Editor, Tasting Panel Magazine
Member & Chairman of European Wine Competitions,European Wine Knights
Master of Wine, Wine Educator and Writer/President & CEO of BevWizard
Sommelier, Chakara, Jerusalem
The Wine Doctor, Award-Winning Author, TV/Radio Host, Journalist, Professor of Wine
Department Chair and Associate Professor, Johnson & Wales College of Culinary Arts
President, Croatian Enological Society
Journalist and Author, “The Judgement of Paris”
Wine Consultant, Certified Sommelier
Regional Wine Manager, Swedish Wine Society
Freelance Journalist, I Grandi Vini
International Wine Judge
Journalist
Master of Wine
Master of Wine
Wine Director, Wine Express
Author, Sommelier, Wine Educator
CEO App-ing Wines & Foods / Winemaker / Food Engineer
CS, CWE, CSS, CWJ, Head of Wine Education at Rochester Institute of Technology
Editor-in-Chief/SOMMELIER
MSc Viticulture and Enology
Online retailer, Wine Writer, CWE
Certified Wine Educator
M.A. Spak Marketing/Mediterranean International Wine & Spirits Competition
Winemaker, Fox Run Vineyards
International President WAWWJ, President Vinus International Wine Competition
Owner, Corvus Winery
Owner, Pere Jacques Imports
Head Honcho, Oregon Pinot Noir Club
Master of Wine
Certified AWS Judge/International Wine Judge Intervin/Wine Judges of Canada
Assistant Winemaker, Chateau Thomas Winery
President, Independent Wine Club & Consulting Group
Wine Journalist and Consultant
ENTER ONLINE AT www.fliwc.com
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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.
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:
Karl Rudolfs, Camp Good Days
Telephone: 585-624-5555
or toll-free: 800-785-2135
E-mail: [email protected]
COMPETITION CONTACT:
David G. Male, Competition Chairman
105 Autumn Creek Ln., Apt. F, East
Amherst, NY 14051 USA
Phone: 716-634-2456
E-mail: [email protected]
or
Ron Dougherty, Head Judge
Phone: 585-414-8279
E-mail: [email protected]
ENTRY FEE:
Early Bird Entry Fee: $50.00 (US Dollars) per entry.
If entered after February 13, 2015, the fee is $55.00 (US Dollars) per entry.
All results will be announced by mail and available at our website www.fliwc.com on April 4, 2015
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 (#22-232-965-400), The NY State Liquor Authority (#528570) 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.
All wines must be shipped by February 27, 2015 and arrive no later than March 6, 2015.
WHAT TO SHIP:
Please ship four (4) bottles of 750ml or six (6) bottles of 375ml per entry.
U.S. ENTRIES:
All wines must be securely packed and the boxes marked SAMPLES ONLY - NOT FOR RESALE
Ship to: Camp
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CANADIAN ENTRIES:
All wines must be securely packed.
Ship to: Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
IMPORTANT!
These labels required for International Entries
OUTSIDE THE U.S. ONLY
c/o Royal De Maria Wines
4551 Cherry Avenue
Beamsville, Ontario L0R-1B1
Canada
Wines shipped within the U.S.
do not need these labels
BOTTLE LABELS
Be sure to plac
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on every bott a copy of the BOTTLE LA
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BEL
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SHIPPING BO
X LABEL on ev a copy of the
ery box you sh
ip.
Direct Inquiries:
Charlene Stephenson, Director of Sales & Marketing
Ph: 905-562-1380 Fax: 905-562-0638
Email: [email protected]
OTHER INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES:
Wines must arrive by March 6, 2015.
Copy the label below, cut out and
place onto every bottle you ship.
SAMPLES ONLY
NOT FOR RESALE
CONTAINS SULFITES
US GOVT. WARNING ON LABEL
IRS# 22-232-965-400
FDA# 10728385666
ATT & TB# NY-1-15473
NYS Liquor Auth# 528570
Download PDF label sheets at:
Wines must arrive to Royal De Maria Wines
by March 1, 2015.
www.fliwc.com/entrylabels.pdf
Good Days and Special Times
c/o Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
1332 Pittsford-Mendon Road
Mendon, NY USA 14506
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 plac
e
on every bott a copy of the BOTTLE LA
le
BEL
SHIPPING BO you ship and a copy of th
e
X LABEL on ev
ery box you sh
ip.
We recommend UPS International as your shipping
agent for wines. Please visit their website at
http://international.ups.com/exporting/index.html
ENTER ONLINE AT www.fliwc.com
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
IRS# 22-232-965-400
FDA# 10728385666
ATT & TB# NY-1-15473
NYS Liquor Auth# 528570
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SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
WHEN TO SHIP:
ENTRY RULES
The Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
is open to commercially produced wines from
anywhere in the world. Wines may be entered by
wineries, or by their representative agents
or importers.
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. Distilled products allowed
include brandy, grappa and eau de vie. 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.
Certain wines will be judged in classes divided by
residual sugar (RS) percentage. The classes will be
set as dry (0 - 0.7%), semi-dry (0.8 - 2.0%), semisweet (2.1 - 4.0%) and sweet (>4.0%).
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 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.”
Cryovac wines are permitted, but not classified as
ice wine.
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 in 2015. 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 (dry, semi sweet
or sweet) 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 Late Harvest Riesling.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL:
Competition Chairman David Male at 716-634-2456
or Head Judge Ron Dougherty at 585-414-8279
All competition results will be available on or before April 4, 2015 at the FLIWC website: www.fliwc.com.
Notification by mail and awards will be sent to all winners by April 30, 2015. 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 May 2, 2015.
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 www.fliwc.com
Award–winning wines from this year’s competition will be served at
Dinner&
Auction
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Rochester Plaza Hotel
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 Matthew Chung, Auctioneer,
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
STILL AVAILABLE! 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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WINNER PROMOTION
WE PROMOTE 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 awardwinners 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.
• Press Releases—We provide press releases
promoting the winners and the results online.
Media coverage grows every year.
• Influential International Judges—Our judges
include important buyers for restaurants and
retailers who treat our awards list as a shopping
guide.
• Dinner & Auction—Our popular Dinner & Auction
is centered around award-winning
wines, with promotions in the catalog,
in displays, and from the auctioneer.
• Beautiful Medals—We issue beautiful medals
with ribbons for display in your tasting room.
• Point of Sale—Customizable FLIWC
bottle tags and shelf talkers are
available for all medal winners.
2014 TOP AWARD-WINNING WINES
FIND US ON
FLIWC Best-In-Class
FLIWC Best-In-Class
2011 Lafond Chardonnay
Sta. Rita Hills
2011 Paul Hobbs Cabernet
Sauvignon
Lafond Vineyards
Paul Hobbs Winery
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Sebastopol, CA, USA
CHARDONNAY
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
John Rose Award
Crystal Grape Award
St. James Winery
American Semi-Dry Riesling
Debonné Vineyards
2013 Vidal Blanc Icewine
St. James Winery
Chalet Debonné Vineyards
St. James, MO, USA
Madison, OH, USA
BEST RIESLING
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BEST ICEWINE
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