The 2011 San Diego International Wine Competition will be April 2 and 3.  This site will be updated after the first of the year with dates, entry forms and information for the 2011 competition.

The Rules
  
 
1. To qualify for entry in the 2010 San Diego International Wine Competition, a wine must have been produced for commercial sale. Homemade wines will not be accepted for judging.

2. Each wine's category will be determined by information on the label.

3. The decision of the judges is final.

4. The Director reserves the right to create new categories as entries warrant.

5. Six (6) 750ml or eight (8) 375ml bottles comprise a wine entry. Entries of distilled grape spirits such as brandy or grappa require three (3) 750ml or five (5) 375ml bottles.

6. Entries must be received by February 15, 2010 to qualify for the Early Bird entry fee of $65. For entries submitted after February 15, 2010, the fee is $75. Final entry deadline is March 8, 2010. Entry fees are non-refundable. Fees are due no later than March 8, 2010 for an entered wine to be judged, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Director.

7. All wines entered must be received by March 12, 2010.

8. Make checks payable to SDIWC. We also accept Visa, Master Card and American Express.

9. Wineries are required to donate one case of each Platinum, Gold and Silver medal-winning wine for sale at the 27th annual Wine & Roses charity event, the oldest charity wine tasting in San Diego. Proceeds from Wine & Roses Wine Tasting and Sale support the charities of the Social Service Auxiliary of San Diego, but primarily Camp Oliver in Descanso, CA. Exceptions to this rule may be approved in advance by the Competition Director.

10. Wineries are also invited to poured their wines at the Wine & Roses event on June 13, 2010. To secure a winery reservation form for a pouring station, contact the Director at whitleyonwine@yahoo.com.

Foreign Wines

The 2010 San Diego International Wine Competition accepts entries from commercial wineries worldwide. It is best for foreign wineries to use their own importer or agent to clear their wines through U.S. Customs. A winery without representation in the United States may still enter using the SDIWC's import agent, Wine Cellar Productions Inc.   Wine Cellar Productions will need winery name, wine name, grape varieties and alcohol content on each wine for the forms it submits to the TTB for the approvals that are required to clear U.S. Customs. A fee of $75 will be charged for clearing up to three entries through Customs. The fee for more than three entries is $150. All import fees are due in advance along with the entry fees. Information about the wines to be cleared should be faxed to 619-294-4878 or emailed to Director Robert Whitley at whitleyonwine@yahoo.com prior to shipping the wine.  Please enter and ship as early as possible to allow for delays in transit and Customs.