Monday, 18 August, 2008

Dear Friends – in Food & Wine

DINING WITH THE STARS
Farewell Dinner for the 2009 Competition's Judging Panel. This is your only chance to mingle with our Vinous Visitors.
Representing seven countries, our Judges will be dispersing to the four corners the following morning.
Save the Date: Friday, 17 October 2008; 7:30 pm. Open to all winelovers. Meet the Stars! READ ON.

MEET THE 2009 COMPETITION'S JUDGING PANEL
Your Farewell Vinous Judging Dinner companions will be: READ ON.

THE ENTRIES CAP - 2,000 ENTRIES MAXIMUM
If you plan to enter wines into the 2009 Competition, best move soon. READ ON.

MAX ALLEN'S KEYNOTE SPEECH
"I have just read Max Allen's Key Note address to the Competition's Banquet called "The Royal Road to Terroir". I am very impressed and excited by its contents." READ ON.

WHETHER YOU ARE AN AWARD WINNER OR NOT
For the benefit of consumers, the Sydney International seeks to point out and promote wines which are food friendly. That usually means "ready to drink, well balanced wines, all elements in harmony". Surely, winemakers who enter their wines into this Competition show they care about greater consumer satisfaction and share our philosophy. Whether your wine is an Award Winner or not, here is a new way to support the objective. READ ON.

CONTACT REQUEST FROM WEBSITE
Hi, Im looking for a red merlo wine that was awarded as a merlot winner in 2007. my friend purchased myself 2 bottles from the barossa valley which was $22.00 per bottle. im hoping to purchase a crate of them. hoping you are able to help. thanking you in advance. Diem READ ON.

GOOGLING
Gareth asked, "Is that what your website is really about?" A thought provoking question indeed. After a pause I replied "We judge wines alongside appropriate food to be able to offer information that encourages people to think about choosing wines that will expand and amplify the enjoyment of their dining experience." Gareth replied "Well, shouldn't you be aiming the website to attract people searching for information about food and wine pairing and variations of those search words?" READ ON.

HOW SWEET IT IS/IS IT?
Watch out, Coke and Pepsi! READ ON.

GLOBAL WARMING?
We have potential for Ice Wines! READ ON.

Best!

Warren Mason
Competition Director

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