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JAPAN
THE
22 nd
WINE
CHALLENGE
2019 THE BEST Wine Competition in Japan
Judging: Tuesday 6 August - Thursday 8 August 2019 at Conrad Tokyo Hotel
Entry Deadline : Friday 19 July 2019
WELCOME TO THE
JAPAN WINE CHALLENGE 2019!
22 nd
Willkommen Bienvenido
Benvenuto Välkommen
Bienvenue Hosgeldiniz
Welkom
الهسو الهأ Velkommen
Dear Friends, Every wine is a potential winner!
The Japan Wine Challenge philosophy is that
CHALLENGE
In 2019 the Japan Wine every wine from every corner of the globe has the
Challenge will celebrate its potential to be an excellent wine, and should be
22nd year. given every chance to prove itself. In 2016 we
restructured our judging procedures to taste each
The Japan Wine Challenge wine entered with wines from the same region/
is quite simply THE BEST country. Each judging panel comprises skilled wine
wine competition in Japan. It professionals with proven expertise of the wine
is also the oldest and most prestigious international region to be tasted. This allowes each wine the best
wine competition in Asia. possible chance of winning a top award.
I first came to Japan 37 years ago to run the wine The quality of our judges
business of Jardine Matheson. Imported wine then We are indisputedly the most professional wine
accounted for less than 20 percent of the total wine competition in Japan. Our judging panels over
market. Today, imported wine accounts for over 20 the last 20 years are a veritable Who's Who of
million 9 litre cases, 70 percent of a vastly increased the top figures in the wine world, in Japan and
total Japan wine market. internationally. Our Co-Chairs are JohnSalvi MW
(the longest serving Master of Wine who needs
Japan is the undisputed No. 1 wine market in Asia, no introduction) and Katsuyuki Tanaka (Japan's
and is the wine role model for Asia. Leading wine No.1 wine writer). The latter throughout each year
companies and wine figures worldwide consider works tirelessly to identify, encourage, and train
success in the Japan Wine Challenge to be a pre- as world-class judges the very top Japanese wine
requisite for success in the Japan market. professionals. These comprise the best of Japan's
20,000 sommeliers, the winemakers from Japan's
top wine producers, and the buyers of Japan's
WHAT MAKES THE JAPAN WINE leading department stores and wine retailers. Our
international judges are household names around
CHALLENGE UNIQUE?
the world.
The quality of our wines entered
Steven Spurrier (our Chairman for 15 years), the late The critical success factor for the Japan wine
John Avery MW and Lynne Sherriff MW (Chairmen market
of the Institute of Masters of Wine and of the Japan Our participating wine companies comprise both the
Wine Challenge) continuously affirmed that the largest and many of the premium boutique wineries
quality of wines entered and judged was second to no from around the world. They all have at least three
other competition. This reflects the uncompromising things in common - their commitment to affordable
approach to excellence which characterises both quality, to success in Japan and their fundamental
Japan and the wines which succeed here. belief that a prerequisite for this is success in the
Japan Wine Challenge.
The concept of value
Just as important as over-delivery on quality, is over- Our Trophies and Awards
delivery on price. In 2016 we launched our Japan These are considered to be among the most
Wine Challenge Best Value competition. Wines desirable and important of any wine competition
were judged in 5 retail price categories. In 2017 internationally. Our medal seals and Awards are
1,360 entries were received, and 22 Trophy Best used not just in Japan but internationally as a
Value awards were made. Wineries entering the recognised arbiter of quality and value. Reflecting
Japan Wine Challenge can also enter the JWC the excellence of wines entered, in 2016 we created
Best Value competition at no additional cost - just 3 new award categories at the very top end of
please tick in the appropriate box and give us the the spectrum - Platinum, Regional Trophy, and
recomended retail selling price in Japan (after tax) International Trophy.
or (if not yet sold in Japan) the export price for each
wine entered.
Ronald Brown
Founder★ OVER 1,400 MEDALS AWARDED IN 2018
★ QUALITY AND VALUE, NOT PRICE
★ JAPAN WINE CHALLENGE TROPHY AWARDS
★ JAPAN WINE CHALLENGE AWARDS CEREMONY &
CHARITY FUNDRAISER GALA DINNER FOR WINE INTO WATER
★ INSTITUTE OF MASTERS OF WINE/ WSET SEMINAR
★ BOTTLE MEDAL STICKERS
★ JWC JUDGING DIPLOMA
This is awarded to our very top Japanese judges, who now comprise many of our panel leaders.
★ JAPAN WINE CHALLENGE/WSET IMPORTER PROGRAMME
This was started in 2017, and will be expanded in 2019 with a series of workshops tailormade to support importers in promoting
and selling JWC medal-winning wines.
★ PROMOTION IN JAPAN AND WORLDWIDE
Award winning wines from our 21st Japan Wine
Challenge 2017 were promoted in Olympic
supermarket in November to December 2017, and
were promoted by Mitsukoshi/Isetan Department
store in February 2018. Our objective is to develop
further understanding of our competition and
to stimulate interest and demand for our award
winning wines.
★ BETTANE & DESSEAUVE
★ Wine into Water NPO CHALLENGE
At this year’s Japan Wine Challenge Gala Charity Dinner Fundraiser held at the Conrad Tokyo in the
presence of HIH Princess Takamado, when Ambassadors of many of the world’s leading wine producing
countries and their wives were also present, we raised over US$50,000. These funds will be used to build
another 25 wells in Pursat Province, bringing the total number of wells funded over the years to 173 -
this has provided drinking water to approximately 5,300 persons who otherwise had no access to it. In
2019 we will also fund vocational training in the hotel/service industry in Cambodia for approximately 30
www.wineintowater.or.jp disadvantaged young adults.22nd JAPAN WINE CHALLENGE 2019 JUDGES
CO-CHAIRMEN - Their key role is to ensure consistensy across judging panels, to arbitrate as appropriate, and to retaste
all Silver and Gold wines.
John Salvi MW Katsuyuki Tanaka
John is the president of the Wine and Spirit
Association of Great Britain. He has been Tanaka-san has been for many years
in the Wine Trade for 45 years, and is acknowledged as Japan's leading wine writer
the representative for Great Britain at the and wine taster. Wine has been his lifelong
International Union of Oenologists. He is an interest. Tanaka-san and his palate are
active professional taster, wine consultant, and respected by his peers internationally.
wine writer.
VICE CHAIRS - Their role is to bring and international/regional focus as appropriate to the individual judging panels,
and to generally support the latter and maintain the overall level , consistensy and integrity of the judging
process.
Andrew Caillard MW Ned Goodwin MW
Founder of the "Langton's Fine Wine Classification Born in London, raised in Australia and educated
of Australian Wine" (one of the key references for in Tokyo and Paris, Ned Goodwin MW is one of
Australian premium wine) and Wine Principal of but four Masters of Wine in Asia, and the first
the Woolworths Group in Australia (the largest wine in Japan. Ned has chosen a path in wine that has
retailer in Australia and one of the most influential
internationally), Andrew is internationally respected encompassed work as a sommelier, educator, show
as a wine writer/educator and auctioneer. He is also a judge and consultant.
talented artist.
Rowald Hepp Neal Martin
Rowald is the Managing Director and Winemaker of Neal is one of the Reviewers for Robert Parker's The
Schloss Vollrads, one of the top German wine estates. Wine Advocate and is considered one of the world's
He is dedicated to producing the highest possible leading wine authorities. He has a strong connection
levels of wine excellence and is deeply committed to with Japan through his wife Tomoko and has lived in
the Asian market. He has been a regular Japan Wine Japan, a country for which he has a particular affinity.
Challenge judge and supporter for many years.
- Our 10 panel leaders comprise 5 up and coming international wine professionals with strong Japan links,
PANEL LEADERS and the 5 JWC Judging Diploma holders who as past judges have demonstrated their professionalism and
suitability as panel leaders.
Liz Wheadon Mari Yasuda
A wine industry professional with many years of experience, Liz Freelance wine writer and WSET certified wine educator. Mari has
is a General Manager for Glengarry Wines, having judged for contributed to the education of WSET in Japan for over 10 years. She
leading wine competitions around the world. She has also a career has participated in the translation of wine books such as “The World
in Gymsports in New Zealand. Atlas of Wine 7th Edition” by Hugh Johnson & Jancis Robinson and
“Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2008” by Bettane & Desseauve.
Yukari Tsuchiya Chris Martin
Yukari is the Winemaker of Kizan Winery which is one of the most WSET International Development Advisor. Chris develops
reliable wineries in Yamanashi Japan. She obtained a graduate di- WSET's presence throughout Asia and helps establish the Approved
ploma in Oenology at the University of Adelaide. She is a dedicated Programme Providers. He also facilitates the International and
judge at the Japan Wine Challenge for many years. Marketing teams in trade and consumer events around the world.
Damien D'Ovidio Eduardo Dingler
A passionate wine enthusiast, Damien has a strong affinity with As Corporate Beverage Director of the Morimoto Restaurant
Japan where he used to live and work. For many years he has been Group Eduardo has developed multiple programs around the
proactively involved in exporting wines to Japan and has a unique globe. He is the host of 'Sake Drinker and Friends Show' a monthly
knowledge of the Japan wine trade. show dedicated to Sake and the culture that it represents.
Marcelo Pino Naoki Watanabe
Having joined TerraVina team during 2012, Marcelo is one of the As an Oenologist/winemaker, Naoki has made and improved Tomi
best Sommelier in Chile today, and one of the best young somme- such as Suntory fragship wine and Koshu, Muscat Bailey A, Shiojiri
liers in the world today (TOP 25 in the World). Merlot etc. for three decades with respect of Japanese terroir.
Division COO, Development & Production Division of Suntory
Wine International Ltd.Steven Spurrier John Avery MW Michel Bettane Dr. Valery Uhl Miguel Torres
Tim McGarr Jeff Clarke Petronella Salvi Fiona Morrison MW Kathelene Heitz
Isabell Bachelard Filippo Mazzei Ned Goodwin MW Joaquin de Navasques MW Emiliano Falsini
Riquet Hess Alan Wong Peter Nixon Steven Skelton MW Bob Silverstein
OUR INTERNATIONAL JUDGES OVER THE YEARS
Bill Hardy Olivier Bernard Laely Heron Max Allen Bill Clemenden
Poh Thiong Ch'ng Veronique Raisin Eduardo Chadwick Jane Skilton MW Terry Copeland
Robert Bava Peter Gago Sherry Weng John Quarisa Koen Masschelein
James Halliday Aurelio Montes Huon Hooke Avis Mandel Markus Del MonegoRULES OF ENTRY SHIPPING YOUR WINE
1. PAYMENT OF DUTY ON SAMPLES
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
1. WHO CAN ENTER? in your wines not being entered. Please complete the courier documentation
We welcome every wine from any vineyard in the world which is carefully, remembering to tick the appropriate duty and prepaid freight
commercially available anywhere. charges.
2. ENTRY CRITERIA 2. CUSTOMS/COURIER INSTRUCTIONS
Awards will only refer to a single homogeneous batch of wine, originating at Please tick/insert the following on all courier company documentation:
the time of bottling from one and the same container. FREE OF CHARGE/DDP(Delivery Duty Paid) + VAT
Wines must be labeled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the FREE DOMICILE
country of origin.
Wine must be in 750ml bottles unless a sweet or fortified wine when we will DDP is applicable to courier services where the full supply chain cost is
accept the equivalent volume in 375ml or 500ml bottles. under control.
Wines must be available in quantities of at least 1,000 litres held for the In addition to shipping costs, the sender is obligated to arrange for import
purpose of release to the market, in containers of a nominal volume not clearance, tax payment, and import duty.
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. EXAMPLE : UPS
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.
3. COST TO ENTER
Entrants may submit as many wines as they wish. A handling charge of Yen
29,000 (including 8% consumption tax) will be made for each wine entered
up to and including 10 wines. For the eleventh wine and above, a charge of
Yen 15,000 (including 8% consumption tax) will be made. In order to make
payment easier, we offer entrants the option to pay in Euros or US Dollars
instead of Yen. Should this option be selected, the fees payable are. *First
10 wines: EUROS 250/US$ 280 for each wine entered. *From 11th wine
onwards: EUROS 125/US$ 140 for each wine entered.
EXAMPLE : DHL
Entries will not be accepted without payment in full.
Please kindly include your entry number in the details when you arrange
bank transfer if possible (entry number will be emailed to you after receiving
entry form).
Invoice is issued on request only, although each entrant will be issued with a
receipt once payment has been confirmed.
Please note that entry fees cannot be refunded.
Bank : Mizuho Bank
Address: 1-30-9 Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0053
Branch: Asakusabashi
Branch Number: 022
Account Number : 1044797 (Ordinary - Futsu)
Account Name : Brown and Company Ltd./ Japan Wine Challenge
SWIFT: MHCBJPJT (Japan does not use the IBAN)
● Send 6 bottles of each of your wine samples via courier to arrive by
* Bank transfer charges by both the receiving and remitting banks must be borne 26 July 2019 at our warehouse: Please do NOT send to JWC office.
by the submitter.
* An additional ¥2,500 (EUR 25 or USD 30) should be added to cover bank Japan Wine Challenge 2019
charges at this end. Yokohama Warehouse, Shinagawa Futo Branch
* Please email us copy of bank transfer form to info@japanwinechallenge.com. Konan 5-4-12, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075 Japan
Attn: Ms. Yuka Abe
4. NUMBER OF BOTTLES TO SUBMIT PER ENTRY Tel. 81-3-5825-9177
Six (6) x 750ml bottles or equivalent (eg 12 x 375ml) must be submitted
for every entry. This is to ensure sufficient for re-tastings / Trophy tastings / ● If you have a local distributor/agent, you may wish to arrange with them
photographs and for the Awards Ceremony. to deliver the wines ex-Japan stock (remember to complete the form
stating you have done this) by forwarding your "Outer Carton Label") or
5. IF THE SAME WINE IS ENTERED MORE THAN ONCE asking your agent to get in contact with the Japan Wine Challenge.
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 ● Please also mark on each case of wine "JAPAN WINE CHALLENGE
entries cannot be refunded. 2019 - SAMPLES - NO COMMERCIAL VALUE".
6. HOW MANY WINES WILL RECEIVE MEDALS? Entrants are entirely responsible for the arrival of their wines in time
In 2018, just under 1% of wines entered were awarded coveted Trophies, for the Challenge. The organizers can take no responsibility for this.
7.9% received Platinum and Gold medals, and overall 77% of the wines We regret that late arrivals will not be accepted and neither credits nor
entered won a medal. refunds will be issued if the forms or wines fail to arrive on time.
*We ask you TRY NOT TO USE CHRONOPOST for wine delivery
because the Liquor Tax will be imposed at Japan Customs and it will
result in VERY late arrival of your wine samples. However, if you still
were to use Chronopost please:
1) make sure to agree the DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) term
2) let us know the shipping details at info@japanwinechallenge.com
3) send only 4 bottles per entry.HOW TO ENTER
1 SEND ENTRY FORM
ENTRY
by 19 July 2019
2 ARRANGE ENTRY FEE
by 19 July 2019
FORM
By Online Form or Email or FAX or post (bank transfer or credit card)
3 SEND WINE FORM and
WINE LABEL by 19 July 2019
4 SEND WINE SAMPLES
by 26 July 2019
2019
2019
WINE 19 July 2019.
FORM
26 July 2019.
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Chateau ABC
Pinot Noir
2000
* Clearly label your boxes using the Outer Carton Label（↓）, which
will be sent to you with your entry number upon your registration.
Addresses and Bank Details
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JWC Office:
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TME Bldg. 1-9-10 Higashi Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo,
JAPAN 103-0004
Tel: 81-3-5825-9177 Fax: 81-3-5825-2789
info@japanwinechallenge.com
MP
Bank :
Mizuho Bank 19 July 2019.
Address: 1-30-9 Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0053 26 July 2019.
Branch: Asakusabashi 2019
Branch Number: 022
Please do not forget to include branch name and branch number
Account Number : 1044797 (Ordinary - Futsu)
Account Name : Brown and Company Ltd.
Japan Wine Challenge
SWIFT: MHCBJPJT (Japan does not use the IBAN)
SA
Warehouse :
Yokohama Warehouse
Shinagawa Futo Branch
5-4-12 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075 JAPAN
Attn: Ms. Yuka Abe
Tel: +81 3 5825 9177
* Returns or refunds cannot be issued.
* Please make sure that you pay all shipping duty and taxes associated.
* Entrants that fail to send samples cannot be refunded.CHALLENGE
✓ CHECK LIST (Please refer pager 6 and 7 for details.)
Send by Friday 19 July 2019
Entry Form
Wine Form
Label/label data
Payment
Send by Friday 26 July 2019
6 bottles of each of wine samples to Yokohama Warehouse in Tokyo.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER IN 2019
Thursday 1 March 2019 22nd Japan Wine Challenge 2019 Open for Entries!
Go to www.japanwinechallenge.com
Tuesday 6 - Friday 9 March FOODEX Japan - Distribution of Entry Kits and Magazines
Sunday 18 - Tuesday 20 March ProWein - Distribution of Entry Kits and Magazines
Monday 13 - Thursday 16 May Vinexpo Bordeaux - Distribution of Entry Kits and Magazines
Friday 19 July Last date for Entry Forms to be returned to Japan Wine Challenge
Friday 26 July Wines must reach the Yokohama Warehouse in Tokyo
Monday 30 July Japan Wine Challenge/WSET Judging Diploma Workshop
Tuesday 6 – Thursday 8 August Japan Wine Challenge Tasting by Judges at Conrad Tokyo Hotel
Thursday 8 August (TBC) Japan Wine Challenge/WSET Japan Judging Diploma Awards Ceremony
Friday 9 August (TBC) * Japan Wine Challenge/WSET Importer Programmme
* 22nd Japan Wine Challenge 2019 Announcement of all Awards except Trophy Awards
* 22nd Japan Wine Challenge 2019 Results Conference for Embassies, Wine Institutes, Importers,
Wineries and Media
September - November Various promotions with Embassies/Wine Institutes and leading Japan retail and on-promise outlets
February 2020 Japan Wine Challenge Gala Dinner (TBA)
Throughout the year we will post on our website and send to participating companies and organisations the latest updates/news regarding our competition and related events.
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TME Bldg. 1-9-10 Higashi Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103-0004
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