1. Entry fees $35 - 00 per entry (includes GST.)

  2. 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.

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be made in writing on forms supplied by the Society unless otherwise permitted by the Secretary.No rebate of fees for withdrawn exhibits will be made.

  4. 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, however a wine may be entered ONCE ONLY in the show. Each entry to consist of four (4) 750ml bottles or EQUIVALENTS.
    Only two entries per class will count towards the awarding of the Victorian Winegrowers Association Trophy for Most Successful Exhibitor, Fortified Wines.

  5. 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 Society.

  6. The Society reserves the right to purchase award winning wines from exhibitors for promotional purposes. The 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.

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

  8. Exhibits will be judged on points.

  9. After close of entries no person will be permitted access to exhibits except Judges, Stewards and the Secretary.

  10. Exhibits to bear labels supplied by the Society. If exhibits are entered with commercial labels attached, please ensure that these labels are adequately covered.

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

  12. All exhibits become the property of the Society

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

    2008 Special Awards

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

  15. 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 The Society shall have complete control of the Show and no Exhibitor shall have relief from any court arising from a decision made by the Society or its staff.

  16. If a result book is required, please add $15.00 (includes GST) to cover printing and postage.