1.REQUIREMENTS

Awards will only refer to a single homogeneous batch of wine, originating at the time of bottling from one and the same container.
Wines must be available in quantities of at least 1,000 litres held for the purpose of release to the market, in containers of a nominal volume not exceeding 2 litres. However, should certain categories of wine be produced in particularly small quantities, batches of wine of less than 1,000 litres may be accepted, but not of less than 100 litres.
All wines must be labeled to show the name of the region and the geographical area of origin of the wine. In addition, the year in which the grapes used were harvested must be shown. Non-vintage wines may also be given an Award but in this case no award stickers may be attached to the wine's container unless the wine is of recognized VQPRD (or its equivalent) standard or above.

2.COST TO ENTER

Entrants may submit as many wines as they wish. A handling charge of Yen 24,000 (including 5% consumption tax) will be made for each wine entered up to and including 10 wines. For the eleventh wine up to and including the twentieth wine a charge of Yen 21,000 (including 5% consumption tax) will be made. A special charge of only Yen 18,000 (including 5% consumption tax) will be made from the twenty-first wine entered.
Entries will not be accepted without payment in full.
No companies will be invoiced, although each entrant will be issued with a receipt once payment has been confirmed.
Please note that entry fees cannot be refunded.

3.NUMBER OF BOTTLES TO SUBMIT PER ENTRY

Three (3) bottles of each wine must be submitted for every entry. This is to ensure sufficient for re-tastings / Trophy tastings and photographs.

4.IF THE SAME WINE IS ENTERED MORE THAN ONCE

When the same wine is submitted by more than one company, all entrants names will be featured equally in the report of the tasting. Fees for multiple entries cannot be refunded.

5.HOW MANY WINES WILL RECEIVE MEDALS?

Of the nearly 1,600 wines entered in 2006, 10 wines were awarded coveted trophies, 5% received Gold medals, 16% received Silver medals and 34% received Bronze medals.

6.SENDING YOUR ENTRY FORMS

Forms to arrive at the Japan Wine Challenge by 29 June 2007 at the following address:

Japan Wine Challenge,
TME Bldg. 1-9-10 Higashinihonbashi, Chuo-ku,
Tokyo, 103-0004 Japan
Tel: 81-3-5825-9177 Fax: 81-3-5825-2789
E-Mail: <info@japanwinechallenge.com>

For those who would like to enter your wines on the Internet please go to <http://www.japanwinechallenge.com>
Japanese retail price of wines per bottle MUST be included on the Wine Form (for wines not yet available in Japan please list your FOB export price and retail price in your home market).
Photocopies of the Form must also be attached to the outside of each case of wine to be sent to the warehouse.
On the outside of each case of wine must clearly state <SAMPLES - NO COMMERCIAL VALUE>.

7.SENDING YOUR WINES

Send wines via courier to arrive by 6 July 2007 at our warehouse:

Japan Wine Challenge 2007,
Yokohama Warehouse, Shinagawa Futo Branch,
Konan 5-4-12, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075. JAPAN
Tel:81-3-5825-9177 Fax:81-3-5825-2789

Each case of wine should be clearly marked: "Japan Wine Challenge 2006 - Samples - No Commercial Value".

Each case of wine must be accompanied by a photocopy of the entry form and be clearly labeled as follows: Your Company name, Japan Wine Challenge 2006 and the number of bottles (e.g. 12) and case number (e.g.2/3).

If you have a local distributor / agent, you may wish to arrange with them to deliver the wines ex-Japan stock (remember to complete the form stating you have done this).

Please also mark on each case of wine "Samples - No commercial value".

All duty, carriage, clearance, storage charges and taxes payable on wines must be pre-paid for by the Submitter. Failure to pay these duties will result in your wines not being entered. Please complete the courier documentation carefully, remembering to tick the appropriate duty and prepaid freight charges.

Entrants are entirely responsible for the arrival of their wines in time for the Challenge. The organizers can take no responsibility for this. We regret that late arrivals will not be accepted and neither credits nor refunds will be issued if the forms or wines fail to arrive on time.

8.CUSTOMS FORMS/SPECIAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

Please tick/insert the following on all courier company documentation:
FREE OF CHARGE/DDP + VAT
FREE DOMICILE

9.USE OF THE JAPAN WINE CHALLENGE LOGO

Stickers and bromides of the Japan Wine Challenge logo, medals and trophies are
available to Award winners. The JWC logo remains the property of the Japan Wine Challenge and any unauthorized use, reproduction or alteration of the Japan Wine Challenge logo, trophies and medals is strictly prohibited.
Should any trophy or medal be used for promotional purposes (i.e. on printed material or on TV/radio advertising), the award must be attributed to the Japan Wine Challenge.
In case of any doubts/questions please contact Japan Wine Challenge.

10.RESULTS

A letter will be sent with a Certificate as appropriate
A complimentary copy of Japan WINE Challenge Magazine will be sent.

11.SEALS

An order form will be sent along with your Certificate to obtain medal seals.
You can also order your digital logo.

12.BEST WINE CATEGORIES

All wines which have a retail price of less than Yen 2,000 will be judged in the Best Value section of the Japan Wine Challenge. They will be judged in the same manner as the main competition and in the same categories, but the top wines in the Best Value categories will also be eligible for Best Value Awards. There are two Best Value sections; wines retailing for less than Yen 2,000, and wines retailing for less than Yen 1,000. All wines entered must have a Japanese retail value or home market retail value.

Main Competition
Best Value Under 1,000YEN
Best Value Under 2,000YEN

13.BIODYNAMIC/ORGANIC WINES

If any wine entered qualifies as being Biodynamic or Organic, please tick the box in the entry form. This is to ensure eligibility for consideration for the Trophy for Best Biodynamic/Organic Wine.