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db launch Fortified Masters 2013
the drinks business is proud to announce the launch of the first ever Fortified Masters.
The competition will be split into five categories: Port, Red Fortified, Sherry, Solera-aged Fortified and Others.
From the well-established Port and Sherry houses of the Iberian Peninsula to the cutting-edge styles and expressions from South Africa, Australia and the US, the Fortified Masters will bring together a wide-range of fortifieds from around the world.
A panel of leading industry specialists, including on- and off-trade buyers, restaurateurs, MWs and category experts will judge the wines submitted in a blind tasting to discover the best in each of the categories.
Each wine will be evaluated on its own merit awarding it a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Master medal. With no limit on the number of medals in any given category, no two wines will be vying for the top slot against each other.
Categories:
- Port: Ruby • Vintage (including single Quinta) • LBV • Tawny • White
- Red Fortified
- Sherry: Fino • Manzanilla • Amontillado • Oloroso • Palo Cortado • PX • Sweet Sherries
- Solera-aged Fortified
- Others: Marsala • Madeira • Vin doux naturel • Other
Entries for the Fortified Masters competition will close on Wednesday 3 April. Results will be published in the drinks business magazine. Entry cost is £135 for the first entry, and £75 for all subsequent entries.
To enter, please go to www.thedrinksbusiness.com/fortified-masters/, or contact Marinel FitzSimons or Sheila Crisp at: marinel@thedrinksbusiness.com, and sheila.crisp@thedrinksbusiness.com or telephone: +44 (0) 207 803 2430.