These are the official rules of the Seventeenth Annual Jerry D. Mead’s NEW WORLD INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION which will be held March 7 & 8, 2010 at:

HILTON

ONTARIO AIRPORT

700 N. Haven Avenue

Ontario, California 91764, USA

 The complete rule book  may be saved or printed and entry forms may be filled out and printed using the Adobe links provided:

Dear Winery, Importer, or Negotiant,

Enclosed is all the information you need to participate in the most exciting concept in wine judging to come along in the past decade. NWIWC was the first wine competition to judge wines within the same price category and as of 2009, the first competition to award platinum for those few deserving wines.

There has always been the regional judgings (All California, All American, All Australian, All Sonoma), and even a number of international competitions. As we see it, one is too restrictive, and the other is simply too all-encompassing.

The New World International Wine Competition really makes sense. All the wine producing nations of the “New World” have an old world heritage in common. They all produce basically the same variety of wines, label many of them varietally, and they all tend to compete in the same Pacific Rim marketplace.

Eligible for entry in Jerry D. Mead’s New World International are wines produced anywhere in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa (and any other “New World” wine producing countries we might have overlooked).

Wines may be entered by the producing winery, custom-crush growers, negotiants, or appropriately designated importers or wholesalers.      

We strongly encourage you to enter as many wines as possible. Last year NWIWC entries attracted a considerable amount of trade and media attention. More and more, consumers on three continents and several islands will look to the results of this competition as a buying guide.

 

We are dedicated to making the New World International bigger and better every year, and will certainly pump up the publicity both nationally and internationally. The judging panel, based on availability, has been expanded to include international representation.  More emphasis will be placed on New World Champions, Best of Class winners, and Champion New World Label Design categories. Larger categories may be divided by vintage.

The Award Program, which is unique to NWIWC, will continue to be expanded. In 2009, a Platinum Award was given to exceptional wines. Wines will have the opportunity to be named “New World Grand Champion”, “Best New World Red”, “Best New World White”, and so on. There are also “Best of” awards for the most popular varietal types, such as “Best of New World Riesling”, “Best of New World Cabernet Sauvignon”, and others. Award sponsorship comes from wineries, corporations, companies, and individuals interested in promoting excellence in viticulture and enology.

How will you feel if a competitor’s wine is declared New World Champion, and you didn’t even enter?

If you have questions on any area of the competition, do not hesitate to call Eileen Tillery, our Wine Coordinator at (909) 605-8800, or you can reach her by FAX at (909) 605-6688 or email: jody@nwiwc.com

                                                              Looking forward to your entries,

                                              Richard G. Peterson. Ph. D.
                       Eileen A. Tillery
                       Jody E. Tillery Gmeiner
                       William J. Anthony
                       Jim E. Wallace
                       Scott Harvey
                  
                          New World International Wine Competition

P.S. One more important reason to enter Jerry D. Mead’s New World International Wine Competition! It’s one of the competitions used to determine the top wines by California Wine Winners, and one of the top competitions employed on the statistics of California Grapevine.

 

 

The 20th Annual
Jerry D. Mead’s
NEW WORLD INTERNATIONAL
WINE COMPETITION

Chief Judge                                                                        Richard G. Peterson, Ph. D.
Event Co Producer/Wine Coordinator                                              Eileen A. Tillery
Event Co Producer/Wine Coordinator                                     Jody Tillery Gmeiner
Business Manager                                                                          William J. Anthony
Assistant Chief Judge                                                                             Jim E. Wallace
Assistant Chief Judge                                                                                Scott Harvey
Chief Wine Steward                                                                             Frank L. Lootens
Wine Steward                                                                                          Carl Bambarger
Wine Steward                                                                                            Shirley Nelson
Wine Steward                                                                                                  Pat Marten  

Our Prestigious 2009 Wine Judges Were:

 

2009 Wine Judge in Training

Mel Pervais

2009 Label Judges
  Miramae Welch  ~ Angel Sanchez 
Leslie Frank  ~ Carole Buckner

 

OFFICIAL RULES
Aims and Objectives
The objectives of the New World International Wine Competition are:

• To promote a forum for judging wines produced in any of the wine producing regions of the United States and other New World countries.
• To provide information to wine consumers of the quality and style of wine currently being produced in the United States and other New World countries.
• To help introduce unknown or unrecognized wines to the wine consumer.
• To encourage and stimulate improved viticulture practices throughout the wine regions of the United States and other New World countries.
• To enhance the number of accomplished wine judges, by expanding their expertise in discerning fine wines from all areas of the United States and other New World countries.

Entry Deadline
Entries will be received from now until February 17, 2010.                   

Entry Fees: $65.00 US per entry (6 bottles) except wine vinegar which is $5.00 US per entry (6 standard size bottles). Entry fees must accompany entry form. One (1) label for each wine entry must also be enclosed with entry form. If labels are two-part, please send both front and back labels. Please send entry form, entry fees and labels together to:

New World International Wine Competition
P .O. Box 5306
Diamond Bar, California 91765-7306

Wines should be sent under separate cover, and must be received by    February 24, 2010.Ship wines prepaid to:

New World International Wine Competition c/o Graber Olive House 
315 E. Fourth St. 
Ontario, California, U.S.A.  91764

Should you have any questions, call Eileen Tillery at (909) 605-8800 or email Jody Tillery Gmeiner at jody@nwiwc.com.

 

Eligibility
All Bonded Wineries, Importers, Licensed Negotiants and Custom Crush Growers in the United States of America, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and South Africa and any other wine producing nations of the "New World" are eligible to enter the New World International.
Eligible for entry are varietal (including Hybrids, Vinifera, Labrusca, and Rotundifolia), generic and proprietary wines made from grapes or other fruits and berries. Also all distilled products (including brandy, Grappa and Pisco) made from grapes and other fruits and berries. Grape and fruit based wine cool­ers, flavored wines, low alcohol wines (under 10% alcohol), and non-alcohol wines are also judged, as well as vinegar and wine label art. No Grain Beverages Will Be Evaluated.
All wines exhibited must conform to State or Federal regulations and Standards of identity, and imported wines must be approved for sale in the United States by official ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms) documentation.
Entries
NO LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES. While each wine may only be entered once, any eligible participant (winery, importer, negotiant, etc.) may enter more than one wine in any given category. Examples: wineries which pro­duce several wines of the same varietal type, but with different vineyard desig­nations; vintage and non-vintage bottlings; standard and "Reserve" bottlings and so on. As long as there is a way for the NWI staff and the consumers to easily determine that each wine is unique and different, all of these wines may be entered.
Multiple Vintages: More than one vintage of a given bottling designation (a varietal of "Reserve" bottlings for example) may be entered as long as every vin­tage submitted is commercially available. The New World International does not at this time offer a "Library Category", for wines no longer available for com­mercial sale.
Quantity: An official entry consists of six (6) standard size (750 ml) bottles or larger. Eight (8) half bottles (375m1) may be substituted if the wine is available in no larger size. Twelve (12) bottles of the standard size marketed by the pro­ducer shall constitute an official entry for wine coolers. For wine vinegar, six (6) standard size bottles shall constitute an entry. If entering boxed wines, two (2) 3L boxes constitute an entry.  After the competition, remaining wines are donated to charitable organizations throughout the year. See our website for a listing: www.nwiwc.com.
Classification: The New World International organizing staff will place your wines in the appropriate class for judging. To ensure that your entries are cor­rectly classified, be sure to fill out the entry form accurately and completely, giv­ing all requested information regarding type or varietal, vintage year (or "N/V" for non-vintage wines), brand/label designation, residual sugar content, price per bottle, and pertinent label information.
Price: The New World International will take price into consideration, allowing each wine to compete against its price peers. No longer will the $5 value wine have to compete against the $40 Reserve. Allprice categories will have the opportunity to compete for "Best of Variety" honors and championship awards.

 

Depending on variety, there will be three or four price classes: inexpensive, moderate, premium and, where appropriate, super-premium/luxury classifica­tions. The range of prices within a price classification will vary, depending on variety. (Obviously, a moderate Chardonnay is going to be more expensive than a moderate priced Chenin Blanc or White Zinfandel). Price ranges within each price class will be determined by evaluating all wines entered in each category. Wines will then be placed in the appropriate price class by the NWIWC staff.
All retail prices must be quoted in US dollars. Entrants are requested to use one of the following standards for establishing retail price:
1. Single bottle, non-discounted retail price at winery tasting room.
2. Single bottle, non-discounted wholesale price marked up 50%.                          3. Winery or importer wholesale f.o.b. price marked up 100%.
Note: Retail price is not average market price, most frequently seen price, or any other rationalization. We're looking for the highest single bottle price at which a consumer will encounter the wine. California suggested retail price is pre­ferred. If the wine is not available in California, use the price in the state of pro­duction, or in case of non-U.S. wines, use the suggested retail price in the home state of the importer.
Residual Sugar Classification
Table Wine: Inan effort to more fairly judge wines of a given type, the New World International has established four (4) classes of residual sweetness (three (3) classes for sparkling wines) to be applied to all wines containing reducing sugars. It is therefore extremely important that the entrant provide specific percentages of reducing sugars for all entered wines. The residual sugar categories for table wines are:

Sugar Classification #1	0.00% - 0.50%
Sugar Classification #2	0.51% - 1.5%
Sugar Classification #3	1.51% - 5.0%
Sugar Classification #4	5.1% and above  12.0%

Champagne and Sparkling Wine: In keeping with the traditional sparkling wine sweetness designations of natural or "sauvage", brut, extra dry, and sec dessert level sweetness, the New World International has arrived at the following sugar classifications for sparkling wines and Champagnes:
Sugar Classification #A                          0.00% - 0.50%
Sugar Classification #B                          0.51% - 2.0%
Sugar Classification #C                          2.1% and above

 

 

Advertising
Each exhibitor, by signing the entry form, also consents to abide by the "Statement of Principles for Advertising in the Wine Industry", particularly as follows:
"I hereby agree to refrain from any misleading advertising or labelling with reference to any award which may be granted on to awards won in quality competitions. No representations will be made that states, implies, or permits the inference that a wine so labeled or advertised is the identical wine on which the award was granted, unless such is actually the case. If it is a counterpart of an award winning wine, any reference or allu­sion to awards will clearly avoid creating any impression that the wine so labeled and advertised is an award winner".
"I further agree that in advertising and labelling alluding to awards, no representation will be made that in any particular way is misleading or deceptive to trade or the consuming pub­lic, or is disparaging of other wines".
In the event of misleading advertising by an award winning entrant relative to a particular award or awards, the New World International, at its discretion, reserves the right to disqualify both the entrant and the award.
Enforcement of Rules
The entry requirements as stated in this handbook will be strictly enforced. Any entries found not in compliance with the entry requirements may be rejected. Any entry form found to contain untrue information could subject such winery to be disqualified from all awards.
The New World International may, at its option, require that each wine receiv­ing an award be certified by a qualified representative of the Wine Advisory Committee, who shall satisfy themselves that all entry requirements have been met.
The New World International also may check and verify the accuracy and valid­ity of any entry. This information will be verified by authorized representatives through selective on-site inspections on both a random basis, and, if there is any cause for concern, by a Wine Committee member.
Entry Form
Be sure to fill out the entry form accurately and completely, giving all request­ed information regarding type or varietal, vintage year (or "N/V" for non-vintage wines), brand/label designation, percentage of residual sugar, price per bottle, and pertinent label information for each wine entered. The accurate percentage of reducing sugar for each entered wine must be stated on the entry form. When a wine is available only in bottle sizes other than 750m1, this must be indicated on the entry form.

 

 

The entry form must bear both the printed name (legibly printed or typewritten) of the owner, winemaker or other official representative designated and autho­rized by the entrant, and the signature of this person, certifying that all provi­sions, requirements and limitations of the entry are in complete compliance with the rules of the New World International Wine Competition, as stated in this handbook. This signature acknowledges that the entrant agrees to abide by all rules and regulations of this competition. All entries become the property of the New World International Wine Competition.
The telephone number of the entrant shall be listed on the entry form, to be used for contact in the case of questions, and for notification of awards. Incomplete entry forms may be cause for disqualification and the entry fee forfeited at the sole discretion of the Chief Judge and Committee.
Judging Location
Judging will take place at Hilton Ontario Airport, Ontario, California 91764, USA on March 7 & 8, 2010.
Notification of Awards Procedure
All award winners will receive notification of their awards by email/FAX/mail shortly after the completion of the wine judging. All competition results will be posted at  www.nwiwc.com.
Awards will be presented at the Jerry D. Mead's New World International Wine Extravaganza, Gold Medal Showcase & Auction, on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at the Hilton Ontario Airport, 700 N. Haven Avenue., Ontario, California. We hope you can attend this event as it attracts hundreds of interested wine con­sumers and significant regional and national media attention. Award winners who are not able to attend the Wine Extravaganza will receive their awards by mail.
All proceeds from this event benefit Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity and OPARC.       For more information on these organizations please view their websites:  www.habitatpv.org and  www.oparc.org
The Judging Procedure
All judging is "double blind", the judging panels having no knowledge of the identity of the individual wines being evaluated and they are not provided a list of entered wines prior to the competition.  The wines are separated into classes according to type, price and degree of residual sugar. Each wine within a given category and class is given a unique code. All wines are poured into wine glasses coded to correspond with the codes assigned to each bottle, outside the presence of the judges.
The glasses of coded wine are then served to the judges, who work as members of a panel. There will be as many panels as deemed necessary to judge the dif­ferent types of wine. The judges proceed to sample the wines, and make a pre­liminary screening, and then the final judging. Each judge works independently, without consultation with his fellow panel members. The panel then meets as a group to record the individual ratings, and to make the awards. The decision is then recorded on a tally sheet, which is signed by all members of the judging panel. The tally sheets are then tabulated with the aid of a specialized computer program, written specifically for recording and tabulating wine competition results. Immediately following the general judging, recommendation and con­sideration will be given for "BEST OF SHOW" awards.

 

Awards
The New World International presents platinum, double gold, gold, and silver medals for the highest rated wines in each category. In addition, sponsored awards are presented for a number of “Best of Variety” and “Best of Class” categories.
The following are some of the special honors a wine can win, many of which include the presentation of an award:
New World Grand Champion -             This is the wine judged overall best of show, selected from Best New World Sparkling, Dessert, Red Wine, White Wine, or Grape Spirit.
Best New World Red Wine              
Best New World White Wine                                                              
Best New World Zinfandel               
Best New World Syrah/Shiraz             
Best New World Pinot Noir        
Best New World Sauvignon/Fumé Blanc Best New World Chardonnay         
Best New World Riesling
Best New World Cabernet Sauvignon                                                            
Best New World Dessert Wine or Aperitif
Best New World Champagne or Sparkling Wine                                                     
Best New World Grape Spirit - (Including Brandy, Grappa, Pisco and others)
And any other varietal, generic or proprietary categories. (Please feel free to inquire if your company is interested in sponsoring a "New World" award.)

Dates To Remember
Wednesday,
February 17, 2010                        Due date for entry forms, one label per entry fee. Please send separately from wines.
Wednesday,
February 24, 2010                        Closing date for receiving wines. All wines must be received by the NWI staff by this date. Please ship all wine entries prepaid.
Sunday, March 7 &                      Wine Judging - Hilton Ontario Airport Monday, March 8, 2010      Ontario, California 91764, USA

Sunday, May 23, 2010                Jerry D. Mead's New World International Wine Extravaganza - Awards presentation, Gold Medal Showcase & Auction.
Hilton Ontario Airport, 700 N. Haven Ave. Ontario, California 91764 USA
All proceeds to benefit Pomona Valley Habitat         for Humanity and OPARC.

 

New World International
Wine Label Design Competition

The labels that grace the bottles of wine you produce play an important part in the marketing of your product. In addition to giving the consumer information about your wine, your label’s visual appeal speaks to the consumer about the appealing qualities they will find when they open the bottle.
In an effort to give recognition to the creative process and hard work involved in the concept, design, and production of wine labels, The New World International Wine Competition offers gold, silver and bronze medals based on artistic merit in wine label design.

Your labels will be automatically entered in the wine label competition unless otherwise stated. Labels which have been entered in a previous NWIWC will not be considered.

 

Please send your entry form to the post office box as there is absolutely no mail delivery to the office address.  Thank you.