Rockton Agricultural Society Home of the Rockton World's Fair, Thanksgiving weekend

As part of the Rockton Agricultural Society which promotes and supports all forms of agriculture in Ontario; the Wine Committee is tasked with the promotion and support of individuals making their own wine and the industry around that endeavor. To that end the Wine Committee organizes and oversees a yearly competition for people who have made their own wine either at home or at one of the many area wine shops. That competition occurs every October and is part of the Rockton World’s Fair.

Why Should You Enter?

  • It’s fun. Everyone who enters gets invited to the evening of judging which includes a free light buffet dinner and you get to sample the winning wines in each category. Our judging sommeliers are known for their whit as well as their knowledge. It is a fun filled evening.
  • Throughout the evening the judges and others will provide general hints on how to improve wine making. As for your submission; the competition is structured so that the entries are kept confidential. When you submit; your bottle(s) will be assigned a number that only you will know. That way when the judges make comment only you will know those comments are about your wine. This way it is constructive not embarrassing.
  • All entrants receive a gift and there are cash prizes for the top wines of each class.

Why Should You Become Involved:

  • Every wine shop that displays one of our competition posters will:
    • Be acknowledged on this web site.
    • Receive two tickets to the judging event described above.
    • At the judging your support will be acknowledged to the crowd both in print and by the Master of Ceremonies.
    • If any of the winners were wines made in your shop you will receive a certificate acknowledging that achievement which can be displayed in your shop.
  • But most importantly; by supporting the Wine Committee you are helping grow your own industry and client base. – And its FREE.

The categories of wine are:

  • White
  • Rosé
  • Red
  • Mead
  • Country
  • Social
  • Dessert
  • Sparkling

Refer to the Rockton World’s Fair prize list for the competition rules and regulations. This year’s competition is here they need to be submitted in September.

PAST COMPETITION

2019 Wine Prizebook

ENTER THE COMPETITION

PAST WINNERS OF THE WINEMAKERS COMPETITION

Committee Members

Dennis & Ena Kerr – Co-chairs
Jim Alton
Terry Betzner
Marie Cowlin
Ruth Lee
David & Janis Leslie
Robert & Elaine Pasuta
Kayla Pasuta-Lacey
Beth Robertson