1. To qualify for entry in the 2010 Sommelier Challenge 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 if the number of entries warrant.

5. Six (6) 750ml bottles or the equivalent comprise an entry. Exceptions to the six-bottle rule include spirits such as brandy or grappa (2 bottles) or wines presented in alternative packaging. Please contact competition coordinator Felicia Forbes for guidance on alternatively packaged wines.

6. Entries must be received by July 27, 2010 to qualify for the Early Bird entry fee of $65. For entries submitted after July 27, the fee is $75. Entry fees are non-refundable. DEADLINE EXTENDED, IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO ENTER! 

7. All wines entered must be received - DEADLINE EXTENDED, IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO ENTER! 

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

Foreign Wines

The 2010 Sommelier Challenge 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 Sommelier Challenge'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.