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Cowie
International Amateur Wine Competition
This
competition is held to promote the making of wine at home
for enjoyment by the family. It also provides a time to
learn and share information about the art of wine making.
There will be a seminar, tasting of the prize-winning wines,
and snacks. Come, join the fun. We have added another event
this year, the Awards Dinner which will benefit the Arkansas
Historic Wine Museum. This dinner will be held on Saturday
evening. Tickets are $10,00 each, or $15.00 AT THE DOOR.
The judging
will be chaired by Dr. Justin Morris, Distinguished
Professor, University of Arkansas. All entries must be
checked in by midnight Saturday, April 4, 2009. Awards will
be presented at The Awards Dinner on Saturday evening, April
25, 2009. If you have any questions, please contact
Robert Cowie at cowie@cswnet.com or (479)
963-3990.
RULES:
- Only wine made by non
professional wine makers allowed.
- Each entry consist of
two (2) 750ML bottles, one to judge and one to share at
the seminar.
- Labels list: Name of
vintner, Class, Name of fruit, and year.
Example: Jane Smith, Class A - 6, White - Sweet,
Niagara, 2008.
- All entries must arrive
at Cowie Wine Cellars by midnight April 4,
2009.
- There is
NO fee for Class 23; all wines are
entered into this class.
- The twenty-three classes
of entry are:
A. Wines made from fresh Grapes
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1. Red
Dry
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2. Red
Semi
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3. Red
Sweet
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4. White
Dry
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5. White Semi
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6. White
Sweet
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7. Rose'
Dry
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8. Rose'
Semi
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9. Rose'
Sweet
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B. Wines made from fresh Other Fruit and Items
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10.
Berries
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11.
Fruits
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12.
Mead
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13.
Miscellaneous
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C. Wines made from Concentrates
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14. Red
Dry
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15. Red
Semi
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16. Red
Sweet
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17. White
Dry
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18. White Semi
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19. White
Sweet
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20. Rose'
Dry
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21. Rose'
Semi
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22. Rose'
Sweet
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D. Wine Label and Bottle (all wines are entered free
to this class)
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23. Best label
and bottle package
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- Entry fees: $15.00 first
entry; $6.00 per each additional entry
General Admission to the seminar free with entry: without
entry $15.00. Admission includes your wine glass that you
may keep.
- Entry form and fees must
accompany wine at the time of submission.
- Prizes to be awarded:
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Best of Show - One
Ounce....Gold Coin
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Best in Class - One
Ounce....Silver Coin
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First, Second & Third
in Class.....Certificates
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- Winners will be awared
on a point system, and no judge's comments are
given.
- Special awards are given
to promote the fun of the event.
Friday
Evening-- starting at 5:30, there is a free potluck
for all. All you need to do is show up with a dish of food,
and a bottle of wine (if you are a wine maker). Fellowship
till the late hours.
Saturday
- Seminar begins at noon, followed by group discussion,
tasting of wines, tours of Cowie Wine Cellars and Arkansas
Historic Wine Museum. Each completed entry form entitles the
winemaker one free ticket for the seminar. Persons who wish
to attend but did not enter the competition may purchase
tickets for $15, and they may keep their tasting glass.
Saturday
Evening – Awards Dinner benefiting Arkansas
Historic Wine Museum. Dinner starts at 5:30 with winetasting
at the Paris Community Center in downtown Paris. Tickets may
be purchased in advance for $10 or at the door for $15.
Send the form below, entry fee,
& wine to:
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C. I. A. W. C.
101 N. Carbon City Rd.
Paris, Arkansas 72855
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Directions:
(3 miles West of Paris on Highway 22
(North side of highway at Carbon
City)
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We thank you for
entering the Competition and wish you good luck on winning.
We hope that you will be able to attend the events on the
last Friday and Saturday of April. This event is held
each year on the last Saturday of April.
Robert G.
Cowie
Vintner
See You
There!
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GOLD!