The Liqlux Amateur Fortified Wine show is an annual event where barrel owners have the opportunity to showcase their fortified wine creations. A panel of wine professionals will taste and grade each home blend before crowning a winner in each category.

Each entry will access detailed notes and recommendations from expert fortified wine makers to help you further improve. The winners in each category will receive bragging rights and some generous prizes! This year we're handing out physical medallions for Gold, Top Gold and Trophy winners. 

This year is shaping up to be our biggest yet, and here’s why: the main prize is none other than a 10L handcrafted barrel, generously donated by our legendary 2024 sponsor, master cooper Andrew Young. That's right, folks—keep your eye on that prize!

Entry Fee.
$25 per entrant. 
You may submit multiple entries and classes under the single-entry fee. This fee helps cover the costs of judges' time & prizes. 

If you are planning on entering multiple entries e.g. A Muscat and a Tawny or two different Topaques etc. Please select the total number of entries in the drop-down box before clicking Buy Now. For example, if you are entering two Muscats in different categories your entry number will be 2. 

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Important Dates.
Cutoff date for submissions: Wednesday 11th September
Judging dates: Wednesday 17th September - Friday 19th September.
Winners announced: Tuesday 1st October.

All entries to be posted to: LiqLux Wine Show: PO Box 15, Rutherglen, Victoria, 3685 - We recommend express shipping to ensure your entries arrive on time. 
All wine show entrants must send us 200ml of their wine for each entry. 

IMPORTANT: due to volume of entries our judges will only provide constructive feedback and recommendations. If you would like a full analysis on your sample (so2 levels, alc/vol, etc,) please include an additional 100ml sample in a separate container or bottle clearly marked ‘sample for analysis’ 
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Entry Categories & Classes.

Category 1: Muscat - Proudly Sponsored by Amberesque Bed & Breakfast
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: Rebel Blend (Other Varieties & Mixed Blends)

Class 1: Rebel Blend (Other Varieties & Mixed Blends) 

Prizes: 

All gold medal and trophy winners will receive a gold medallion that you can stick on your barrel with pride! 

The trophies up for grabs are: 
The 2024 Amberesque Trophy for The Best Muscat - The top Muscat across all Classes in the Category. 

The 2024 Trophy for the Best Topaque - The top Topaque across all Classes in the Category.

The 2024 Trophy for the Best Tawny - The top Ruby or Tawny across all Classes in the Category.

The 2024 Trophy for the Best Rebel Blend - The top Rebel Blend in the Category.
 
And the most coveted and envied prize, 

The 2024 Best in Show Trophy - Proudly sponsored by Master Cooper, Andrew Young 
The overall winner with the best overall score across all categories will also receive a handcrafted, engraved barrel by Master Cooper Andrew Young, our Cooper of choice and sponsor for the 2024 Best in Show trophy. The barrel will be filled with your choice of Muscat, Topaque, Tawny or White Fortified! - What a prize!!!! and thank you to Andrew for being so generous!