LiqLux Amateur Fortified Wine Show

Do you think your blend has what it takes to impress some of the most respected fortified wine makers in the country?

The 2023 Liquid Luxury amateur fortified wine show is now closed. Be sure to have your blend ready for next year. The 2024 wine show will open in August 2024.

Winners announced: Friday 29th September 2023

This is your opportunity to showcase your fortified wine creations. Each entry will be tasted and graded by a panel of industry experts who will crown a winner in each category. 

Awesome prizes and bragging rights up for grabs as well as the opportunity to get your name on the Liquid Luxury honour board for all to see. 

Time to start testing, tasting and topping up your barrels to ensure you put your best blend forward in August!

Important Dates.
Entries open: Monday 7th August 2023
Entries close: Friday 1st September
Winners announced: Friday 29th September. 

Entry Fee.
$10 per entrant.
You may submit multiple entries and classes under the one entry fee. This fee helps cover the costs of judges & analysis.

Entry Categories & Classes.

Category 1: Muscat
Class 1: Young, Fresh & Fruity
Class 2: Complex, Rich & Luscious
Class 3: Dark, Decadent & Aged

Category 2: Topaque
Class 1: Young, Fresh & Fruity
Class 2: Complex, Rich & Luscious
Class 3: Dark, Decadent & Aged

Category 3: Ruby/Tawny
Class 1: Young, Fresh & Fruity
Class 2: Complex, Rich & Luscious
Class 3: Dark, Decadent & Aged

Category 4: Other (blends, other varieties)
Class 1: Young, Fresh & Fruity
Class 2: Complex, Rich & Luscious
Class 3: Dark, Decadent & Aged

Prizes: 

The winners of each category will receive a bottle of Rare Muscat or a bottle of Rare Topaque or a bottle of 1995 Stanton & Killeen Vintage Fortified (one of the best).
 
The overall winner with the best overall score across all categories will also receive a fortified wine blending experience at the Stanton & Killeen winery in Rutherglen for up to 4 people valued at $480. 

Liquid Luxury Amateur Fortified Wine Show 2023 Results

Liquid Luxury Amateur Fortified Wine Show 2022 Results

 

Submit your wines here!

Please click the link below to submit your wine into the LiqLux Amateur Fortified Wine Show. After filling out your details you will proceed to payment & receive details on posting us your wines.

Entries are closed for 2023