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Friday, July 2, 2004
Indianapolis to host top international wine competition
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Winemakers from around the world will send their best wines to Indiana for the Indy International Wine Competition July 29-31st, 2004. Over 3,500 wines from 15 countries were judged at Indy last year, making it the third largest international wine competition in the United States.
Seventy five wine judges will travel to Indianapolis from throughout the United States and Canada to taste, analyze and score the various wines. Judges include Daryl Groom, executive vice president/winemaker for Geyser Peak Winery and Dan Berger, syndicated wine columnist.
Competition categories include commercial entries and amateur entries. Amateur winemakers and commercial fruit winemakers will find the Indy International appealing since the Indy International is the largest competition in the country for both categories. Trophies for the commercial wine class include best of show, best white, best red, and a Pacesetter Trophy, awarded to the winery winning the most quality points at the competition.
The competition, will be held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds exposition Hall in Indianapolis. Judging will take place from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. each day during the event. The competition is open to the public for viewing.
To receive an entry form or additional information, please contact Ellen Harkness, competition coordinator, at (765) 494-3614 or [email protected]. Information is also available at www.indianawines.org under "awards."
Contact:
Ellen Harkness, Purdue University; Ph: 765-494-6704, F: (765) 494-7953, [email protected]
Writer:
Sally Linton, Indiana Wine Grape Council, Ph: 765-496-3842, F: (765) 494-7953, [email protected]