2020 Sauvignon Summit Zin Challenge

Entry Deadline: July 31, 2020
Categories: Wine Competitions

General Information

competition website – <a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/competitions/">Alameda County Fair</a> The Sauvignon Summit &amp; ZIN Challenge are OPEN to ALL U.S. wineries producing, Sauvignon Blanc, Fume Blanc or Zinfandel. They are special “competitions within a competition”, and are held in conjunction with the Best of the Bay Wine Competition at the Alameda County Fair. Rules listed in this brochure are tailored specifically for those wineries that produce Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, or Fume Blanc. Wines entered must be available for sale at the time of the competition. All Wines must be U.S. produced, must have their label of commerce attached, and comply with county and state requirements. Only TTB (Tax and Trade Bureau) approved labels will be accepted. Wines delivered not meeting state, local, and department rules become the responsibility of winery to be picked up within 2 weeks receipt of entry. JUDGING: Sauvignon Summit &amp; Zin Challenge offers the wine industry an opportunity to have its wines judged by panels of experienced and qualified judges chosen from the wine industry, wine journalism, or wine trade. a) Judges taste wines independently, in flights, using a hedonic approach. The judges will have no knowledge of the identity of the wines, except for vintage and varietal type, where appropriate. b) The chairman will instruct the judges to pay particular attention to characteristics and component balance in a wine in order to give those traits as much consideration as those of dominant concentration and power. The wines are separated into classes according to price. SCORING SYSTEM: The Sauvignon Summit &amp; Zin Challenge scores each wine on its own merits, individually within its classification and flight. The components scored will be as follows: appearance and color, aroma and bouquet, total acid, flavor and body, and overall quality. A judge’s scoring and rating are recorded, verified by all panel members and then tallied by computer. DIVISIONS AND CLASSES: The Sauvignon Summit is open to all U.S. wineries producing Sauvignon Blanc or Fume Blanc Sauvignon Summit – Division 1608 Class: 1) Sauvignon Blanc – $15 and under 2) Sauvignon Blanc – $15.01 to $18.00 3) Sauvignon Blanc – $18.01 and above Dessert Wines – Division 1609 Class: 1) Sauvignon Blanc Dessert Wines Zinfandel – Division 1606 Class: 1) Zinfandel – $18.00 and under 2) Zinfandel – $18.01 to $28.00 3) Zinfandel – $28.01 and above 4) Primitivo Zinfandel – Division 1607 Class: 1) Zinfandel Miscellaneous Dessert Wines 2) Zinfandel Fortified Wines

Entry Fees

No Entry Fee<br> <br> The following constitutes one entry:<br> – Six (6) 750ml bottles or equivalent<br> – Six(6) 375ml bottles or equivalent<br>
Shipping Address / Drop Off Location
SHIP TO / DROP-OFF LOCATION Wine Competitions Alameda County Fair – Exhibits Office 4501 Pleasanton Avenue Pleasanton, CA 94566 If delivering in person, wine entries will only be accepted between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m
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