| The next Critics Challenge will be held May 28 and 29, 2011. This site will be updated in the months prior to the competition including entry form, dates and judges.
Award Categories Judges will award Critics Silver honors to wines that demonstrate above average character for the wine type and place of origin. CriticsGold honors will be awarded to wines that rise above a straightforward recommendation. Critics Platinum awards will be reserved for wines nominated for Best of Show in these categories: sparkling, rose, white, red and dessert. All judges will participate in the tasting evaluation and vote for Best of Show and Wine of the Year. Judges will taste all wines blind, but may ask for information about place of origin or grape varieties included in a blend. Producer, price and vintage will not be disclosed until the close of the competition. The Director may, at his discretion, recognize outstanding performances by an individual winery or importer following tabulation of all results. Awards will be announced at www.CriticsChallenge.com and by regular mail. Entering A complete wine entry is comprised of six (6) 750ml bottles, or the equivalent. Grape varieties, residual sugar, appellation, vineyard designation, proprietary names, retail price and alcohol level must be listed on the entry form with each entry. For spirits entries such as brandy, Cognac or grappa, the requirement is three (3) 750ml bottles of the equivalent. Please fill out the wine competition entry form completely and accurately. The winery's telephone number, email address and contact person are important. Winners will be notified shortly after the end of the wine competition by email, telephone or regular U.S. mail. IMPORTANT: Be sure to enter each wine in the proper category. If a category does not exist for your wine, leave the category field blank and the Director will assign the wine to the correct category or create a new category, if necessary, using the varietal composition and residual sugar level as a guide. Wines entered in the wrong category will be moved to the correct category by the Director. Enter the wine's name as it appears on the label. The wine's label will determine how the wine is identified to consumers and industry when awards are announced. Entry Fees $80 per entry received by April 26, 2010
$90 per entry after April 26, 2010
Final Entry Deadline: May 10, 2010 Make checks payable to Critics Challenge.
Payment can also be made by Visa, Master Card and American Express. Mail Entry Form and fees (not wine) to:
Critics Challenge
302 Washington St. #139
San Diego, CA 92103
Alternative Entry Methods:
Enter by fax: 619-294-4878
Attention: Robert Whitley
Enter by email: Critics_Challenge@yahoo.com Ship Wines Only to: Critics Challenge
The Westgate Hotel
1055 Second Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101 (Do not include payment with wine shipment) Deadline for Wines:
May 10, 2010 | 
