Majority will rule in reaching consensus. Longer classes will have an elmination round. New bottles will be opened for medal round tasting. Judges may ask for a new bottle to be poured when a flaw is detected. Medals awarded will be Double Gold, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
Double Gold is a unanimous gold medal judgement amoung the five panelists.
Best of class wines may be selected by the panels on an as-advised basis. A best of show or sweepstakes wine may be selected. Entrants will be notifed within 5 working days of the conclusion of the event. Entrants may elect to have their medal winning wines hot-linked to their own websites. If you wish to participate, please check the appropriate box on the entry form page.