2025 Wise County Non-Commercial Wine Competition Rules

Sponsored by TF Vineyard and Winery

 

Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 Wise County Non-Commercial Wine Competition.

Rules:

1. The competition is open to all non-commercial (amateur) winemakers.

2. Each entry must consist of one 750ml bottle.

3. Entry form must be included with each wine.

4. Wines will be judged in one of four classes: Red, White, Blends and Fruit. Each wine may be entered in only one class. If a wine class does not have enough entries, classes may be combined.

5. One wine will be selected as the Grand Champion. Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded to wines that perform best in each class. The Awards Ceremony will be on Saturday October 18th. Those not in attendance can pick up their medal(s) the following week at TF Vineyard and Winery. However, we would like you or your representative to come to the Awards Ceremony if possible.

6. Back by popular demand “People’s Choice”. Once wine judging has been completed on September 27th, wines will be set up for the People’s Choice competition.

7. Each bottle must have an information label attached.

Labels should contain the name of the winemaker, class, wine type/varietal, and vintage (if known). Blends should state the percentage of each grape/fruit used.

 Also label MUST state “NOT FOR SALE, FOR WINE COMPETITION ONLY.”

8. The fee is $15.00 per wine entry. There is no limit to the number of entries per winemaker.

9. Judges will be: Grapevine Wine Pouring Society & Winery Owners / Winemakers.

 

Deadline for Entry:

Wines MUST be received on or before Saturday, September 6, 2025, by close of business (7:00pm).

Drop off location: TF Vineyard and Winery 162 Private Road 4689 Boyd, Texas 76023

Awards Ceremony:  Save the Date

Saturday October 18th during the Customer Appreciation Event. Grand Champion, People’s Choice, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded.