SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
Australia's International Wine Show. Founded 1982. European Union Accredited.
Only Major International Wine Show to Judge Finalists Alongside Appropriate Food
P O Box 210, Wentworth Falls, NSW 2782, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 4757 4400.  Fax: +61 (0)2 4757 4499.  Email: info@top100wines.com.

2014 COMPETITION'S ON-LINE ENTRY FORMS NOW AVAILABLE
The 33^rd Sydney International Wine Competition is now open for entries. 
Click here to enter. 

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 

Marco's Question
We are interested in participating to the 2014 Sydney International Wine Competition.  Could you forward me your Entry Forms and Conditions of Entry, please?  Saluti, Marco, Export Manager.

Warren's Answer
Your timing is perfect, Marco.  The Entry Form for our next Competition, to be judged 14-18 October, goes on line on Monday 3 June 2013.  You will find the Entry Forms here.  Due to our 'three phase judging with food' process, we can only do proper justice to 2,000 entries.  Entries close as soon as the 2,000 entries cap has been reached. (A visual description of how the Competition is judged can be found here.)  Across a prescribed range of styles, we aim to recommend wines that are food friendly, balanced and harmonious, Awards are hard won. Only approx.15% of the total Entry receive recognition.  Consumers have come to realise that an SIWC Award really means something - our Trademark Bottle Medallions are an excellent marketing aid. Our website is viewed by more than 600,000 visitors per annum.  The Competition offers wonderful exposure for our Award winners to a global audience. What's more, at AU$115 (including 10% GST), our Entry Fees are much lower than most other international wine competitions! Thanks for your enquiry! 
 
SOMMELIER INITIATIVE - RESERVE JUDGE IN RESIDENCE
Our initiative to invite career Sommeliers to apply for the position of Reserve Judge in Residence, and thus gain entry into major wine show judging, has been won by Stuart James Halliday. Applications  were  received from several States, New Zealand and India.  Thank you to all applicants. There were several other worthy winners.  We intend to continue this offer to career Sommeliers in the future.
 
ANNOUNCING THE 2014 COMPETITION'S JUDGING PANEL
Seven Australian and seven overseas judges comprise the 2014 Competition's Panel. 
Kym Milne MW (AU)  International Wine Consultant, (Chief Judge )
Megan Brodtmann MW (AU) International Wine Consultant
Brett Crittenden (UK) International Wine Importer
Brian Currie (AU) Chief Winemaker, Westend Estate Pty Ltd
Dr Ken Dobler(AU) Medical Practitioner, Senior Wine Judge
Cameron Douglas MS (NZ) Master Sommelier, Lecturer, Consultant
Steven Fang (ROC) Asia Mktg Manager, Poggiotondo SAL Tuscany
Xenia Irwin MW (UK) Snr Consultant. Awin Barratt Siegel, Surrey
Brent Marris (NZ) Winemaker & Proprietor, Marisco Vineyards, Marlborough
Oliver Masters (NZ) Principle, Tripwire Consulting, Martinborough
Prof Aakash Singh Rathore (CAN)  Academic, Wine Author
Iain  Riggs (AU)  CEO & Chief Winemaker, Brokenwood Wines
Martin Williams MW (AU) Consultant Winemaker, Medical Research Scientist
Stuart Halliday (AU)  GM and Chief Sommelier, Tetsuya's Restaurant  (Reserve Judge)

2014 COMPETITION'S ON-LINE ENTRY FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
The 33^rd Sydney International Wine Competition is now open for entries.
Click here to enter.