Question:  What happens after I send in my Application for Entry?
Answer: Once Applications for Entry have been processed, you will be sent an Exhibitor Confirmation Pack containing labels to put on your each of your Exhibits and the pack will also include instructions for delivery.

Question: What are the distinguishing letters for each Exhibit?
Answer: This is a unique code nominated by each Exhibitor and ensures that the identity of Exhibitors can not be ascertained during the judging process.

Question: What details do I need on my Application for Entry?
Answer: All entries require the Class Number, Distinguishing Letters, Commercial Title, Year of Vintage, Type of Wine (Blend or Varietal), Composition (totalling 100%), Stock Quantity, and Stock Location. Certain classes require additional information, as listed on the form.

Question: How many wines can I enter in each Class?
Answer: No wine may be entered into more than one Class. An exhibitor may enter not more than two different wines in any one Class except in specified classes. Please refer to the Schedule for more detailed information.

Question: Do I send my exhibits in with my Application for Entry?
Answer: No, we only initially need your form. The delivery date and delivery instructions are provided with your Exhibitor Confirmation Pack which is sent once all entries have been processed.

Question: Can I attend the judging?
Answer: No, judging of the Macquarie Group Sydney Royal Wine Show is closed to the public and industry. However, there is an Exhibitors Tasting held on Friday 13 February 2009 from 8am to midday in the Southee Complex, Sydney Olympic Park. This is restricted to Exhibitors in the 2009 Show and invitations will be allocated depending upon the number of entries for each Exhibitor.

Question: When are the results available?
Answer: The results will be released and posted on this website at 9pm on Thursday 12 February 2009. Results Catalogues, containing point scores for all Exhibits and Class comments from the Judges will be mailed to all Exhibitors approximately three weeks after judging.

Question: What happens if I win a medal?
Answer: Your results pack will contain the certificate for your medal winning Exhibit and a letter containing instructions on downloading the artwork from our website. You will need to have your designers/printers amend the artwork to insert the Class number for which you won and you will then be able to use the artwork on promotion of the wine that won the medal.

Question: Is there an Awards ceremony?
Answer: The Wine Show Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday 12 February 2009 to recognise trophy winners. This is by invitation only and tickets cannot be purchased for this event.