1.REQUIREMENTS

Awards will only refer to a single homogeneous batch of wine, originating at the time of bottling from one and the same container.
Wines must be available in quantities of at least 1,000 liters held for the purpose of release to the market, in containers of a nominal volume not exceeding 2 liters. However, should certain categories of wine be produced in particularly small quantities, batches of wine of less than 1,000 liters. may be accepted, but not of less than 100 liters.
All wines must be labeled to show the name of the region and the geographical area of origin of the wine. In addition, the year in which the grapes used were harvested must be shown. Non-vintage wines may also be given an Award but in this case no award stickers may be attached to the wine's container unless the wine is of recognized VQPRD (or its equivalent) standard or above.

2.COST TO ENTER

Entrants may submit as many wines as they wish. A handling charge of Yen 25,000 (including 5% consumption tax) will be made for each wine entered up to and including 10 wines. For the eleventh wine and above, a charge of Yen 20,000 (including 5% consumption tax) will be made. In order to make payment easier, we have from 2008 onwards offered to entrants the option to pay in Euros or US Dollars instead of Yen. Should this option be selected, the fees payable are. *First 10 wines: EUROS 210/US$ 280 for each wine entered. *From 11th wine onwards: EUROS 170/US$ 230 for each wine entered.
Entries will not be accepted without payment in full.
Please note your entry number in the details when you pay by bank transfer if possible. This entry number will be emailed to you after receiving entry form.
No companies will be invoiced, although each entrant will be issued with a receipt once payment has been confirmed.
Please note that entry fees cannot be refunded.

3.NUMBER OF BOTTLES TO SUBMIT PER ENTRY

Four (4) x 750ml bottles or equivalent (eg 8 x 375ml) must be submitted for every entry. This is to ensure sufficient for re-tastings / Trophy tastings / photographs and for the Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner.

4.IF THE SAME WINE IS ENTERED MORE THAN ONCE

When the same wine is submitted by more than one company, all entrants names will be featured equally in the report of the tasting. Fees for multiple entries cannot be refunded.

5.HOW MANY WINES WILL RECEIVE MEDALS?

Of the nearly 1,500 wines entered in 2009, 11 wines were awarded coveted trophies, 4% received Gold medals, and overall nearest 50% of the wines won a medal.

6.SENDING YOUR ENTRY FORMS

Forms to arrive at the Japan Wine Challenge by 30 June 2010 at the following address:

Japan Wine Challenge,
TME Bldg. 1-9-10 Higashinihonbashi, Chuo-ku,
Tokyo, 103-0004 Japan
Tel: 81-3-5825-9177 Fax: 81-3-5825-2789
E-Mail: <info@japanwinechallenge.com>

For those who would like to download Entrykit, click here.

For those who would like to submit your application via Internet, click here.

Japanese retail price of wines per bottle MUST be included on the Wine Form (for wines not yet available in Japan please list your FOB export price and retail price in your home market).

After your entry has been accepted, you will receive an e-mail about a special entry code number label specific to your entry to attach to the outer cartons. This label must be attached to your shipping boxes. To view the sample, click here.

7.SENDING YOUR WINES

Send wines via courier to arrive by 7 July 2010 at our warehouse:

Japan Wine Challenge 2010,
Yokohama Warehouse, Shinagawa Futo Branch,
Konan 5-4-12, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075. JAPAN
Tel:81-3-5825-9177

Please kindly paste the outer carton entry code number label onto the outside of all wine boxes. To view the sample, click here.

If you have a local distributor / agent, you may wish to arrange with them to deliver the wines ex-Japan stock (remember to complete the form stating you have done this) by forwarding your entry code label for outer cartons or asking your agent to get in contact with the Japan Wine Challenge.

Please also mark on each case of wine "Samples - No commercial value".

All duty, carriage, clearance, storage charges and taxes payable on wines must be pre-paid for by the Submitter. Failure to pay these duties will result in your wines not being entered. Please complete the courier documentation carefully, remembering to tick the appropriate duty and prepaid freight charges.

Entrants are entirely responsible for the arrival of their wines in time for the Challenge. The organizers can take no responsibility for this. We regret that late arrivals will not be accepted and neither credits nor refunds will be issued if the forms or wines fail to arrive on time.

8.CUSTOMS FORMS/SPECIAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

Please tick/insert the following on all courier company documentation:
FREE OF CHARGE/DDP + VAT
FREE DOMICILE

9.USE OF THE JAPAN WINE CHALLENGE LOGO

Stickers of the Japan Wine Challenge logo, medals and trophies are available to Award winners. The JWC logo remains the property of the Japan Wine Challenge and any unauthorized use, reproduction or alteration of the Japan Wine Challenge logo, trophies and medals is strictly prohibited.
Should any trophy or medal be used for promotional purposes (e.g. on printed material or on TV/radio advertising), the award must be attributed to the Japan Wine Challenge. In case of any doubts/questions please contact the Japan Wine Challenge.

10.RESULTS

These will be announced at our Awards Ceremony on 16th July 2010 and will be featured on our website. A letter will be sent with a Certificate together with a receipt.

11.SEALS

An order form will be sent along with your Certificate to obtain medal seals.
You can also order your digital logo.

12.BEST VALUE WINES

All wines which have an actual retail price of less than Yen 2,000 will be eligible for Best Value Awards. As mentioned in paragraph 6 above, the actual Japan retail selling price (or for wines not yet available in Japan the FOB export price and home market retail price) for each wine must be shown in the Wine Form.

13.BIODYNAMIC/ORGANIC WINES

If any wine entered qualifies as being Biodynamic or Organic, please tick the box in the entry form. This is to ensure eligibility for consideration for the Trophy for Best Biodynamic/Organic Wine.