2020 North Carolina Fine Wines Competition

Entry Deadline: January 21, 2020
Categories: Wine Competitions
2020 North Carolina Fine Wines Competition
Venue / Location

2020 North Carolina Fine Wines Competition
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

General Information

The North Carolina Fine Wines Competition is open to vinifera & hybrid wines that are 100% North Carolina grown and vinified. This is North Carolina’s premier wine competition, and is recognized as the toughest wine competition in the country. All of our judges are Advanced or Master Sommeliers; judges taste blind; no discussion during judging; and judges notes and scores are shared with vineyards.

The 2020 Competition Participant Guide contains all the information you need to know about the competition – including Highlights for 2020, Entry Requirements, Entry Process, Entry Categories, Judging & Backroom Procedures, and Awards. The North Carolina Fine Wines Competition was established by the North Carolina Fine Wines Society, a Non-Profit Corporation that organizes and conducts competitions and events to promote the quality of North Carolina Wines, and to raise scholarship monies for NC students pursuing careers in wine related industries.

CATEGORIES
Dessert/ Port (Vinifera, Hybrid or Blend)
Hybrid ( Varientals/ Blends of Hybrids and Hybrid/Vinifera)
Red Vinifera
Rose Vinifera
Sparkling (Vinifera, Hybrid or Blend)
White Vinifera

Entry Fees

Per Entry Fee – $85.00

Shipping Address / Drop Off Location

For each entry, provide two (2) 750ml bottles OR two (2) 375ml bottles of dessert wine. Wine may be shipped or delivered in person.

Wines shipped, must be delivered between: Saturday January 25 and Thursday January 30, 2020 to: 934 W. 5th Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

-OR-

Wines delivered in person by appointment: by Friday January 31, 2020. Call 336-499-2045 or email info@NCFineWines.com to arrange a time .

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

AWARDS – Medals
Double Gold medal: All judges assign a score of 90 or higher.
Gold medal: Final Score is 90 or higher
Silver medal: Final Score is 85-89
Bronze medal: Final Score is 80-84

BEST IN SHOW
Highest scored wine

BEST IN CATEGORIES (Minimum score 80)
Best Red Vinifera
Best White Vinifera
Best Rosé Vinifera
Best Dessert/Port
Best Hybrid
Best Sparkling

NC FINE WINES CASE
Composed of the highest scoring wine in each category plus the next six highest scoring wines

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