Programme 2012

6 August 2012		Entries Open
1 October 2012		Entries Close
12 October		Last day for delivery of entries (unless prior arrangements have been made to deliver later than this)
16 October	All day	Preparation of Exhibits
17 October	All day	Judging of wines
18 October	All day	Judging of wines
19 October	All day	Special Events (see below): * Masterclass * Guest Speakers * Exhibitors’ Tasting * Awards Dinner
20 October	12 - 2pm	PUBLIC TASTING at Showground venue

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR 2012

Masterclass: Featuring Mediterranean style wines with regional wines benchmarked against a selection of national/international wines. COST: $75 pp includes wine tastings and notes
Guest Presentations: Featuring a workshop delivered by Guest Judge, Rob Geddes, on "Creating a Reputation for New England Wines using wine, travel and food media". FREE
Presentations by Gemma West: Australian Wine Research Institute and Blair Grant UNE. - FREE
Exhibitors' Tasting: scores will be available for discussion with judges. FREE
Awards Dinner: open to exhibitors and friends. COST: $65 pp
Public Tasting: Exhibitors may have FREE covered stall space for wine sales to the public. The public will pay $10 for workshop, tasting and souvenir glass. BBQ lunch will also be available.