Royal QLD Wine Show

Entries Close: 18 May 2012

See the full 2011 Royal Queensland Wine Show Results Catalogue

The Royal Queensland Wine Show is one of Australia's oldest, most prestigious and highly contested wine shows. As the first national wine show held in capital cities across Australia, this show allows Australia's best wine producers to reveal their new season's vintage. Incorporating an Industry Trade Tasting, Public Tasting and black tie Gala Awards Dinner, there are many opportunities for wine makers to gain public recognition for their achievements.

Chief Judge: Mr Phillip John

Competition includes Current Vintage, Commercial Classes, One Year Old, Mature Wines, Sparkling Wines and Australian Brandy

Judging Process

A total of 12 judges and four associate judges from across Australia are divided into four panels to judge wines over a period of five days. The judging panels will sip, swirl, taste and spit to find the wine award winners.

The quality of individual wine determines the number of awards given in each class. In some classes a number of Gold medals may be awarded, but in others no Gold or Silver awards are given if the judging criteria standards are not met.

Judging Criteria

Exhibits will be judged on the following criteria:

Points
Condition and Colour	3
Bouquet	7
Flavour	10
Total	20