If you are a commercial winery and qualify for this competition, it is a "don't miss" event.
This is the ONLY of its kind competition for the cold hardy variety and
we expect this 2nd Annual Event to exceed the inaugural kick-off.
While there are dozens of wine competitions around the United States, there is no competition devoted to the promotion of quality wines made exclusively from cold hardy grape cultivars.
There will be 32 different competition categories, including Native Grape, French & American Hybrids, Sparkling, Specialty & Fortified, Non-Grape, and 100% Cold Hardy Grape wines.
The ICCWC is pleased to present judges who collectively represent a broad level of expertise and experience.
Varieties considered generally hardy without winter protection in central Minnesota (USDA zone 4)
Commercial wineries meeting the criteria for cold hardy grape or fruit content. As the ICCWC purpose is to promote the industry and quality of wines available, only bottled, commercially-available wines may be entered. Wines entered must have been produced with a minimum of 50 cases available at retail when released.
In addition to Double Gold, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, the ICCWC awards three Best of Category wines (red, white, specialty/fortified) as well as the Minnesota Governor's Cup Award.
The entry fee is $40 fee + 2 bottles per entry.
