2012 dates announced for two NZ leading wine competitions

‘2012 dates announced for two of NZ’s leading wine competitions’

Wine Competition Ltd, owners and organisers of the Spiegelau International Wine Competition and The Marlborough Wine Show have announced dates for 2012. Director Belinda Jackson comments, “2012 is almost upon us and we know wine producers need to plan ahead. By announcing the dates now we hope these events will be part of their 2012 calendar.”

Wine Competition Ltd, a totally independent company was established by Belinda Jackson and Margaret Cresswell earlier this year, for the purpose of running wine competitions and other related events.

Wine Competition Ltd are the only wine show organisers in New Zealand to auction any remaining bottles of wine after the judging process and return proceeds to the industry. The 2011 events netted in the region of $17,000, earmarked for industry development. Applications will be called for in due course.

The Spiegelau International Wine Competition 2012
• Entries open 2 July
• Entries close 10 August
• Judging 4 - 6 September

The Marlborough Wine Show 2012
• Entries open 27 August
• Entries close 28 September
• Judging 16 - 17 October

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