The Australian Inland Wine Show is an event that showcases wines made from the ‘engine room’ of the Australian Wine Industry and is run by a small group of volunteers in Swan Hill. 2016 marks the 36th year this event has been held. Past and prospective entrants are encouraged to enter their wines that qualify under the regulations.
Wines Eligible: Australian Inland Wine Show: Wines made with grapes sourced (85% or more) from the inland wine regions of Australia (Riverland SA, Murray-Darling VIC/NSW, Swan Hill VIC/NSW, Riverina NSW & Pericoota NSW)
Large Volume Class: Wines made with grapes sourced (51% or more) from the inland wine regions of Australia (Riverland SA, Murray-Darling VIC/NSW, Swan Hill VIC/NSW, Riverina NSW & Pericoota NSW) with a minimum make of 500,000 litres
National Moscato Challenge: Moscato style wines made from grapes of recognised muscat varieties (85% or more) from ANY wine region in Australia.
Trophies up for grabs:
National Moscato Challenge
Best Sparkling Moscato
Best Still Moscato
Best Wine of Show
Best Dry Red of Show
Best Dry White of Show
Best Fortified of Show
Best Sweet Table Wine of Show
Best Large Volume Wine
Best Organic/Bio-Dynamic Wine
Best Sparkling Wine
Chief Judges Award
Most Successful Exhibitor
Best Regional Wine – Riverland
Best Regional Wine – Murray-Darling
Best Regional Wine – Swan Hill
Best Regional Wine – Riverina
Best Regional Wine – Pericoota
Who are the Judges:
David Morris (Chief Judge)
Hamish Seabrook (Seabrook Wines)
Jen Pfeiffer (Pfeiffer Wines)
Shavaughn Wells (Treasury Wine Estates)
Andrew Santarossa (Fratelli Wine Company)
Tim Gneil (Tarac Technologies)
Brendan Heath (Cofield Wines)
Plus six Associate Judges
Events:
All wines are showcased at the Swan Hill Food & Wine Festival held in March.
A presentation of the National Moscato Challenge trophy is arranged with the winning recipient.
Dates:
Entries Close: 2nd September 2016
Wines to be received: 16th September 2016
Judging: 1st – 3rd October 2016
For More Information:
Go to www.inlandwine.com
