1. To qualify for entry in the 2010 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition, a wine must have been produced for commercial sale. Homemade wines will not be accepted for judging.

2. Each wine's category will be determined by information on the label.

3. The decision of the judges is final.

4. The Director reserves the right to create new categories as entries warrant.

5. Six (6) 750ml or eight (8) 375ml bottles comprise a wine entry. Entries of distilled grape spirits such as brandy or grappa require three (3) 750ml or five (5) 375ml bottles.

6. Entries must be received by December 14, 2009 to qualify for the Early Bird entry fee of $65. For entries submitted after December 14, 2009, the fee is $75. Final entry deadline is January 11, 2010. Entry fees are non-refundable. Fees are due no later than January 23, 2010 for an entered wine to be judged.

7. All wines entered must be received by January 15, 2010.

8. Make checks payable to Winemaker Challenge. We also accept Visa, Master Card and American Express.

All wines become the property of the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.

Foreign Wines

The 2010 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition accepts entries from commercial wineries worldwide. It is best for foreign wineries to use their own importer or agent to clear their wines through U.S. Customs. A winery without representation in the United States may still enter using the Winemaker Challenge's import agent, Wine Cellar Productions Inc.   Wine Cellar Productions will need winery name, wine name, grape varieties and alcohol content on each wine for the forms it submits to the TTB for the approvals that are required to clear U.S. Customs. A fee of $75 will be charged for clearing up to three entries through Customs. The fee for more than three entries is $150. All import fees are due in advance along with the entry fees. Information about the wines to be cleared should be faxed to 619-294-4878 or emailed to Director Robert Whitley at whitleyonwine@yahoo.com.