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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. No other alcoholic beverages are allowed on the property except wine makers may bring samples of their wine to the pot luck, but no other time during the event is anyone allowed to bring alcoholic drinks on the property by direction of the management. Remember, the number of entries is only one bottle per entry. We have held the entry fees, but the cost of the coins has gone through the roof. Gold is now about $1,200.00 a coin, and silver is $17.50 a coin. So your chances are very, very good to win a great award. The potluck is the same, and Saturday will be the awards, taste and seminar.
The judging will be chaired by Dr. Justin Morris, Distinguished Professor, University of Arkansas. All entries must be checked in by midnight Thursday, April 1, 2010. Awards will be presented on Saturday afternoon, April 24, 2010. 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 consists of
one (1) 750ML bottle.
- Labels list: Name of
vintner, Class, Name of fruit, and year.
Example: Jane Smith, Class A - 6, White - Sweet,
Niagara, 2009.
- All entries must arrive
at Cowie Wine Cellars by midnight April 1,
2010.
- There is
NO fee for Class D-1; all wines are
entered into this class.
- The twenty-six classes
of entry are:
A. Wines made from Fresh Grapes
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1. Red
Dry |
2. Red
Semi |
3. Red
Sweet |
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4. White
Dry |
5. White Semi
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6. White
Sweet |
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7. Rose'
Dry |
8. Rose'
Semi |
9. Rose'
Sweet |
B. Wines made from Other Fresh Fruit and Items
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1.
Blackberry |
2.
Blueberry |
3.
Strawberry |
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4.
Other Berries |
5.
Fruits |
6.
Mead |
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Miscellaneous |
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C. Wines made from Concentrates
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1. Red
Dry |
2. Red
Semi |
3. Red
Sweet |
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4. White
Dry |
5. White Semi
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6. White
Sweet |
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7. Rose'
Dry |
8. Rose'
Semi |
9. Rose'
Sweet |
D. Wine Label and Bottle (all wines are entered free
to this class)
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1. Best label
and bottle package |
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- Entry fees: $15.00 first
entry; $6.00 per each additional entry. (Entry fee includes ONE free admission)
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 |
- Winners will be awared
on a point system.
- Special awards are given
to promote the fun of the event.
- General Admission to the event is $15.00; this includes your glass that you may keep.
Friday Evening-- starting at 5:30, there is a free potluck for all wine makers and people interested in learning how to make wine. All you need to do is show up with a dish of food, and a bottle of your wine (if you are a wine maker). Fellowship 'til the late hours. Bring a folding chair. Only home made wines are allowed on the property this evening, no other alcoholic beverages may be brought for any reason.
Saturday-- Seminar begins at noon, followed by group discussion, Awards of Winners, and tasting of wines.
Saturday Evening--Bonfire in the pit for all wishing to stay. Bring a blanket to sit on. Fellowship 'til???
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 |
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 weekend of April.
Robert G.
Cowie
Vintner
See You
There!
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GOLD!