Judges:
The competition is judged by winemakers and sommeliers, all 45 years of age or younger, all who are eager to infuse fresh perspectives and palates into the judging process. The organizers have assembled a panel of judges who bring a contemporary approach to evaluating the entries. Their youthful energy and passion for wine is expected to invigorate the competition and potentially redefine what it means to be a winning wine. Winning an award at our competition can significantly enhance your brands reputation and visibility in the local and global market. Confirmation of our judging panel will be made in due course.
Judging system for the wine competion:
UC Davis 20 Point Judging System For Wine Tasting
The judging system for the Good Choice Wine Awards for wine, is based on the UC Davis 20 point judging system, highly respected the World over. Judging wines is so subjective, the only credible way of determining wine quality is to taste wines “blind.” Here, the term blind implies the judges never see the wine labels, and the wine producer is unknown. Winning wines are awarded points out of 20:
- Gold 19 – 20 Points
- Silver 17 – 18.5 Points
- Bronze 15 – 16.5 Points
- Excellent Value – Awarded to wines retailing at less than R100 per bottle, scoring 14.5 points and higher
Producers Sustainability 20 Point Scoring System
The scoring system for Sustainable Producers at the Good Choice Wine Awards, is based on our own 20 point scoring system. Developed to take into account all facets of farming and wineries daily activities, producers submit documentation substantiating their case that they are indeed a Sustainable Producer. In order to be recognized as a Sustainable Producer, a total of 15 points on the 20 point system needs to be achieved. The points scoring categories are as follows:
- Organic or Biodynamic Practices – 2 Points
- Biodiversity Promotion – 2 Points
- Water Management – 4 Points
- Energy Efficiency – (1 or 2 Points)
- Winery Water-saving & Green Cleaning – (1 or 2 Points)
- Waste Reduction – (1 or 2 Points)
- Fair Trade Practices – 2 Points
- Community Engagement – 2 Points
- Winery and vineyard certification – 2 Points