2016 British Columbia Best of Varietal Wine Competition
Rules and Regulations
Welcome to the 2016 British Columbia Best of Varietal Awards sponsored by Grant Thornton, Farm Credit Canada, TricorBraun and ContainerWorld. This competition recognizes the top British Columbia Varietal wines across 26 different categories. Experienced and certified wine judges from the trade - restaurants and licensed wine stores - and from the wine media will select the best wine in each varietal category and award gold and silver medals to the other winners. The number of medals awarded will be based on the number of wines entered in each category. The British Columbia Best of Varietal Wine Competition features a unique judging process that allows each panel of judges to evaluate all of the wines in any given category allowing a direct comparison for selecting the best wines. The judges for the 2016 Best of Varietal Awards will be announced once we have finalized their attendance.
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2016 BC Best of Varietal Award Judges:
2016 Best of Varietal Awards Wine Categories:
1. Chardonnay/ Unoaked Chardonnay
2. Gewürztraminer
3. Pinot Gris
4. Riesling
5. Pinot Blanc
6. Viognier
7. White Blend
8. Other Single White Varieties
9. Sauvignon Blanc
10. Rose/Blush
11. Fruit Wines & Honey wines
12. Late Harvest/Dessert/Port Style
13. Icewine
14. Sparkling
15. Pinot Noir
16. Merlot
17. Cabernet Franc
18. Cabernet Sauvignon
19. Shiraz
20. Hybrid Single Varieties
21. Other Single Red varieties
22. Red Meritage Blends Cabernet dominated
23. Red Meritage Blends Merlot dominated
24. Syrah based blends (minimum of 20% Syrah)
25. Hybrid Blends
26. Red Blends Other
Note: There must be 10 entries for a Varietal category to be recognized. If there are fewer than 10 entries, wineries will be notified and given the option of withdrawing the entry or entering in a related category.
Eligibility Requirements for Entry
Fees and Entry Deadlines
Location and Deadlines for Wine Delivery
The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society
British Columbia Best of Varietal Awards
Penticton Trade and Convention Centre
273 Power St, Penticton BC, V2A 7K9
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