1. Entry fees $38 - 50 per entry (Includes GST of $3.50)

  2. All entries must be on forms supplied by the Rutherglen Agricultural Society unless otherwise permitted by the Secretary. No rebate of fees for withdrawn exhibits will be made.

  3. All classes are open for competition to Winemakers and Wine Merchants. A wine Merchant shall mean a Person, Association or Company buying Wine for resale by Wholesale.

  4. Each entry to consist of four (4) 750ml bottles or equivalents.

  5. A wine may be entered only ONCE in the show

  6. Exhibitors are restricted to two (2) entries in Classes 101-110, 201-217, 412-414,431, 432, 441 & 442.
    Exhibitors may enter as many entries as they choose in classes 111-127, 231-404, 415-424, 433-436, 443-446.

  7. Only two (2) entries per class will count towards the awarding of the Victorian Winegrowers Association Trophy for Most Successful Exhibitor, Fortified Wines.

  8. Exhibits entered in classes 111-127, 231-252, 415, 416, 421, 422, 433, 434, 445 & 446 must be from a commercial bottling run.

  9. Exhibits must be the produce of Australian grapes and conform to the respective State or Commonwealth regulations.

  10. Entries of blended wines must represent the prescribed quantities already blended.

  11. Exhibitors may be awarded more than one (1) award in any one class.

  12. Exhibits will be judged on points.

  13. After close of entries no person will be permitted access to exhibits except Judges, Stewards and persons authorised by the Rutherglen Agricultural Society.

  14. In all classes the wine in stock as stated on the Certificate of Entry, may be Inspected and checked by the Rutherglen Agricultural Society or its nominees. Inspections will be made. Each Exhibitor shall supply the Rutherglen Agricultural Society with a sealed envelope containing details of sale(s) reducing stock below the stipulated minimum quantities after the entry date.

  15. The Rutherglen Agricultural Society shall have complete control of the Show and no Exhibitor shall have relief from any court arising from a decision made by the organisers, the judges associated with the show, or the staff of the Society.


EXHIBITOR REQUIREMENTS

A. Exhibitors please note: Trophy and Gold Medal award winners will be requested, in some sections, to supply extra exhibits for the Exhibitors and Public Tastings at NO cost to the Rutherglen Agricultural Society.

B. The Rutherglen Agricultural Society reserves the right to purchase Award Winning Wines from exhibitors for promotional purposes. The Rutherglen Agricultural Society will pay wholesale price, up to a maximum of $220-00 per dozen including GST and WET tax for such wines. This will be restricted to a maximum of three (3) dozen per exhibit.

C. Exhibits to bear labels supplied by the Rutherglen Agricultural Society. Note: If Exhibits are entered with Commercial Labels attached these labels MUST be adequately covered.

D. All exhibits become the property of the Rutherglen Agricultural Society.

E. Exhibits must be delivered in containers Properly Marked to show the Exhibitor’s name. If more than 1 entry in a class, please mark entry, Exhibit No 1, 2 etc.