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Illinois State Fair Wine Competition
Coordinated by: The Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Association
Commercial Winery Competition Booklet
Enclosed are:
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Commercial Winemaker Rules
Grape/Fruit Class ID
General Entry Form
Wine Entry Forms
Competition: June 22-24 at Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, IL
Entry Deadline: June 16, 2015
Instructions for entering the Illinois State Fair Wine Competition
The following guidelines will instruct you on how to successfully enter your wine into the Illinois
State Fair Wine Competition.
If there are any questions, please contact the people listed below. Avoid disqualification by
marking all forms with the proper designation. For each entry use one entry box on the entry
form for each wine.
1.
This booklet has rules and entry forms for Commercial Wineries in the state of Illinois.
Each entrant is responsible for observing the rules of the competition in which they are
entering.
2.
Commercial Wineries must fill out the general entry form. Below this form on the same
page is an example of a wine entry. Follow this example when filling in the subsequent
pages of wine entry forms. If you enter more than 30 wines, you will need to print the
necessary extra pages.
3.
Select the Wine Class from the list. Select the proper class of the wine you wish to enter
by first determining the variety of the grape from those listed. If the wine is not 75% or
more of the variety, you must choose one of the less specific classes such as class 312 Blended White Hybrid.
4.
Next select the residual sugar level of your wine. Using either the Clinitest or an
equivalent test, determine the sweetness category. Misidentification of this item can
lessen your chance of a fair assessment. Next, select your sweetness level of the wine
based upon the groups of Dry <1%, Semi Dry 1 - 2%, Semi-sweet 2 - 3%, Sweet > 3%.
5.
Enter the variety of grape or fruit on the form. This is equivalent to “Frontenac” or
“Apple”. Then select the proper class. This is a number like 404 which stands for the
Frontenac grape. The 400 Class is for all red hybrid grapes.
Entries:
1.
Each wine entry shall consist of two 750 mL or three 375/500 mL bottles. There is no
limit to the number of entries that may be submitted.
2.
The same wine may not be entered in more than one class.
3.
A fee of $40.00 per submission will be charged and is non-refundable. Make checks
payable to: Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association
4.
One entry form, payment and the wine should be sent to:
Illinois State Fair Wine Competition at LLCC
c/o Jolene Adams
5250 Shepherd Rd
Springfield, IL 62794
A duplicate copy of the entry form must accompany each wine shipment.
5.
One entry form and payment should be sent to:
Illinois State Fair Wine Competition at LLCC
c/o Bradley Beam
2900 Greenbriar Dr., Ste. 3
Springfield, IL 62704
5.
Wines cannot be shipped through the US Postal Service. They must be shipped UPS,
FedEX or personally delivered. To personally deliver the wine (by June 16), please first
make an appointment with Jolene Adams by calling (217) 786-2355 or via email at
Jolene.adams@llcc.edu. Scheduled drop-offs must be made between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.,
Monday through Thursday.
6.
Wine shipments will be accepted from May 18 – June 16.
Late Entries Will Not Be Accepted.
8.
The entrant is responsible for all packing and shipping charges. The IGGVA will not be
responsible for lost or damaged wines. There will be no refunds of entry fees for late
arrivals or damaged entries. Write the Entrant Name in clear, legible letters on the
outside of each box and include a copy of the submission form inside the box.
9.
The Illinois State Fair Wine Competition is open to commercial Illinois Wineries only
10.
Only wines commercially available by the dates of the competition may be submitted
11.
There is no limit to the number of entries per winery
12.
Two (2) bottles must be submitted per entry
13.
The commercial label must be attached to all bottles submitted
14.
A completed wine entry form must be submitted for each wine entered, and must
contain the following information: predominant grape variety or fruit, origin of
grape/fruit, and a judging class number chosen from the official entry information
15.
A minimum of 25 cases of wine must be on hand at the time entry is shipped
16.
A duplicate copy of the entry form must accompany each wine shipment
Judging Process
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Three panels of judges will evaluate entries using a 20-point scoring system.
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Individual judge scores are submitted by each panel for each wine evaluated. Each
panel will assign whether to award a wine with one of the following: Gold, Silver,
Bronze, or no award. Consensus Gold medals will be considered for the Best of Show
award.
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All entries will be given a numerical score based on points scored by each judge, then
averaged for the entire panel. This score will be used to determine the Best of Class
award-winning wines.
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Wines will be judged in flights organized by class number and residual sugar levels
supplied with the entry forms.
Judging Categories/Definitions
The Illinois State Fair Wine Competition will use four general judging categories:
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IGGW = Illinois Grown Grape Wine, >75% grown in IL
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IPGW = Illinois Produced Grape Wine, < 75% grown in IL
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IGFW = Illinois Grown Fruit Wine, > 75% grown in IL
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IPFW – Illinois Produced Fruit Wine, < 75% grown in IL
Medals and Awards
Awards for this competition will be:
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Best of Show, Governor’s Cup for Illinois-grown Fruit, Red, White, Rosé/Blush, and
Dessert Wine; Best Fruit, Red and White wine regardless of appellation; Best of class as
determined by the class designations in the entry materials.
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Best of Show and Governor’s Cup award-winning wines will be recognized at the IGGVA
Annual Conference Banquet. The “Winemaker of the Year” award presented at the
annual banquet will be determined independently of this competition by the IGGVA
Board of Directors.
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All wines receiving gold, silver and bronze awards by the judges will receive medals from
the Illinois State Fair.
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All wines receiving gold awards will be considered for higher awards. Wine achieving
higher awards will receive both medals and higher award certificates.
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If a class does not include a wine receiving a gold, the highest scoring silver-awarded
wine will receive the Best of Class designation.
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One case of the wine judged “Best of Show” shall be sold at the Illinois State Fair
Commodity Auction in Springfield.
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A press release announcing the award winners will be available after the judging.
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Only wines and wineries receiving awards and medals will receive public recognition.
2014 Illinois State Fair Wine Judging Grape/Fruit Class Listing
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Wines must contain at least 75 percent of designated type to be entered in a varietal class/lot number.
Varietals of less than 75 percent must be entered as blends with the predominant grape listed.
Include actual residual sugar, or note as Dry (<1%), Semi-Dry (1-2%), Semi-Sweet (2-3%) or Sweet (>3%).
New Classes may be created by the discretion of the organizer based on the number of entries of a varietal.
Class # Description
Class # Description
White – Native American
101 Catawba
102 Cayuga
103 Niagara
110 Varietal, Other NA
111 Blends, NA
Red – Native American
201 Concord
204 Norton/Cynthiana
209 Varietal, Other NA
210 Blends, NA
211 Blush/Rosé
White Hybrid
301 Seyval Blanc
302 Vidal Blanc
303 Vignoles
304 Chardonel
305 Traminette
306 St. Pepin
307 Villard blanc
308 LaCrosse
309 Frontenac gris
310 La Crescent
311 Varietal, Other WH
312 Blends, WH
Red Hybrid
401 Chambourcin
402 Chancellor
403 Marechal Foch
404 Frontenac
405 St. Croix
406 Corot noir
407 Noiret
408 Marquette
409 Varietal, Other RH
410 Blends, RH
411 Blush/Rosé
White Vinifera
501 Chardonnay
502 Riesling
503 Muscat, all types
504 Viognier
505 Sauvignon blanc
506 Varietal Other WV
507 Blend, WV
Red Vinifera
601 Cabernet Franc
602 Cabernet Sauvignon
603 Merlot
604 Syrah
605 Pinot Noir
607 Zinfandel
610 Varietal, Other RV
611 Blends, RV
612 Blush/Rosé
Inter-Specific Blends – American, Hybrid, Vinifera
701 White
702 Red
703 Blush
704 Grape/Non-Grape Blend
Non Grape Wines
801 Apple/Pear, Varietal or Blends
802 Peach
803 Cherry
804 Raspberry
805 Blackberry
806 Blueberry
807 Fruit, other
808 Fruit, oak aged
809 Fruit blends
810 Honey/Meads
811 Flower/Vegetable, All Other
812 Flavored Table Wines
Dessert
901 Port Style
902 Sherry Style
903 Late Harvest
904 Ice wine/Iced wine
905 Flavored Dessert Wines
906 Fortified Fruit Wines
Sparkling
1001 Grape, Bottle Fermented, Dry/Semi-Dry
1002 Grape, Bottle Fermented, Sweet
1003 Grape, Bulk Processed, Dry/ Semi-Dry
1004 Grape, Bulk Processed, Sweet
1005 Carbonated, Grape
1006 Carbonated, Other Fruit
1007 Carbonated, Flavored
Hard Cider
1101 Apple or pear <7% ABV
Illinois State Fair COMMERCIAL Wine Competition
Wine Master Entry Form 2015
Wines must be received by June 16, 2015
Winery Name: ________________________________ Phone: _______________ Fax: ________________
Address 1:
_________________________________ Email: ____________________________________
Address 2:
_________________________________
City: _______________State: _________ Zip: ______ Number Wine Entries: ____ Fee:($40) Total:______
Official Use
Total Wine Entries: _____ Grand Total: ______ Paid: Y/N ___ Date: ____
Entry Example—See Next Page for Actual Entry Form
(use as many forms as necessary)
Definitions
IGGW: Commercially produced wine made with at least 75% Illinois grown Grapes
IPGW: Commercially produced wine made with less than 75% Illinois grown Grapes
IGFW: Commercially produced wine made with fruit other than grape with at least 75% Illinois grown fruit
IPFW: Commercially produced wine made with any fruit other than grapes with less than 75% Illinois
grown fruit
Minimum on hand at time of competition = 25 cases
Submission Amount = two 750 mL bottles or three 375/500 mL bottles.
Fanciful Name = name of wine other than Varietal on the bottle.
The class in which you want the wine judged.
601
X
Sam’s Bootleg Bounty
The name of the wine on the label if other
than a know varietal name.
Regardless of the wine name, list the fruit that is the greatest
amount.
Check if predominant fruit is > 75%
X
Cabernet Franc
Michigan
Sam’s Vineyard
NV
.75%
The state from which the
fruit originated.
Enter the most specific appellation
possible, not necessarily what is
used on the label.
This entry form is for commercial wineries only.
The entry above is an example of the fields that are needed when supplying a wine for judging. Providing
this information will allow us to flight your wines properly so that the judges can fairly evaluate them.
Omitting or providing incorrect information may reduce your chances of receiving a fair evaluation. For
example, not providing the correct residual sugar may place a wine significantly sweeter than wines on
either side and depending on the class it could materially effect a score. Same applies with appellations
and varietals.
Please print and fill in the entry information on this page of the application and the following forms.
One final piece of advice, the earlier you send your wines the better they will show. Shipping jostles a
wine. So send many and send them early for your best chance to show well in this competition.
Illinois State Fair Commercial Wine Competition Entry Forms
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Illinois State Fair Commercial Wine Competition Entry Forms
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Illinois State Fair Commercial Wine Competition Entry Forms
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________
Lot Number/Class:
Predominant Fruit (Varietal):
IGGW__ IPGW__ IGFW__ IPFW
> 75%____<75%____
Fruit Origin: _______ Appellation:______ Vintage:______
Fanciful Name: ____________________ Residual Sugar: _____________________________