International Amateur Wine Competition
NOTICE:
THE WINE COMPETITION IS THE 2ND SATURDAY IN SEPTEMBER AS PART OF TRIFEST. THIS
YEAR'S EVENTS WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 7TH & 8TH, 2018.
ENTRIES DUE BY MIDNIGHT, AUGUST 30, 2018, NO
EXCEPTIONS.
Our annual competition is held to promote and reward amateur wine making. It is also an opportunity to learn from and share tips with other vintners. The wines will be tasted and evaluated by a professional slate of judges prior to the weekends celebration. Each wine will receive feedback sheets. (Judges listed below)
The schedule of events is as follows:
Friday Evening Pot luck dinner in the arbor of Cowie Winery for
all competition participants and spouses from 6pm ‘til- Participants are
encouraged to bring a dish to pass as well as a bottle of their entries to share
with others. Only home-made wines are allowed this evening. This is the only
alcohol allowed on the premises by direction of the management. Don’t forget
your folding chair!
Saturday Celebration Begins with the blessing of the Wines
Followed by the Award Ceremony (MEDALS are awarded for GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE, a
certificate is awarded for Honorable Mention. Best of Class, Double Gold, Best
of Show receives an engraved Silver Tray)
NEW THIS YEAR- (EVERY WINE will receive feedback sheets from
our judges!) The Grape Stomp is next with Kristy leading for the 38th year! All
are encouraged to stomp grapes and do your best I Love Lucy Imitation! Bring
your cameras to record your memories & fun! Everyone purchasing a wrist band
will receive a Cowie Vineyard Wine Glass to enjoy tasting of the award-winning
wines. Cheese & crackers are provided to cleanse the palate and enhance your
enjoyment of the wines! Wrist bands are $15.00 at the door. (Competitors Entry
Fee provides 1 wrist band and wine glass)
If you have any questions, please contact Robert Cowie at cowie@cswnet.com or (479) 963-3990. Entries for the Arkansas State Fair 2018 accepted & transported from here!
Your 2018 Slate of Judges:
1. Robert G. Cowie Vintner/ CEO Cowie Wine Cellars
2. Luke Holcombe Scott Labs, products for winemaking
3. Audrey B. House Proprietor Chateau Aux Arc Vineyards & Winery
4. Jennifer Lewter Wine Blogger, Bubble Gum Zin, Dr. Candidate U
of A, Fruit Breeding
5. Dr. Michael Post Vintner/ CEO Mt. Bethel Winery