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Partner:
MEININGERS
BEST OF
RIESLING
SHOW YOUR PASSION, SEND YOUR BEST
REGISTRATION DEADLINE 16 APRIL 2021
Online registration www.register-wine.com
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MEININGERS
BEST OF RIESLING 2021
DEAR SIR OR MADAME terroir and the signature of its winery. Such a winemakers, a voyage of discovery for wine
wine is not just a luxury food, it tells the story of lovers and benchmarking for the industry. I
The international “Best of Riesling” competition a year - and just as every year is different, so is would be delighted if all Riesling producers
has been on the market since 2000 - a true the Riesling. The diversity of the vineyards, the worldwide and, of course, also the importers
perennial favourite with “probably the largest climatic conditions as well as the philosophies take part in this competition to present their
Riesling sample in the world”. of the winegrowers are expressed in an interpretation of Riesling and thus take the
overwhelming variety of Riesling wines. Anyone chance to inspire more people for this great
The competition looks back on a long history. It is who thinks they know Riesling is mistaken: grape variety.
firmly anchored in the wine industry and among Riesling is definitely one of those grape varieties
the interested public as the Riesling World that never gets boring and can reliably surprise. Riesling is gold in the glass.
Championship. I am therefore very pleased Riesling delights with the enormous range of
that Haus Meininger, even in Corona times and wines it is capable of producing. Kind regards,
thus under anything but easy circumstances,
has made it possible for us to choose the best Its colours are also diverse: the spectrum ranges
of the best Rieslings again this year. It would from light white gold to rich yellow gold. We
also have been a great pity not to hold the have been inspired by this and have taken Dr Volker Wissing
award ceremony, because there is no doubt that it up with our new business location brand
the great 2019 and 2020 vintages will produce “Rhineland-Palatinate.Gold”. When we advertise Patron
special wines that will surprise, fascinate and our wine with the claim “Gold in the glass”, we Minister for Economy, Transport,
inspire us. are of course also thinking of our Rieslings. It Agriculture and Viticulture of the
is the claim of our winegrowers not only to federal State of Rheinland-Pfalz
Like no other grape variety, Riesling reflects the produce wines, but to create “gold in the glass”.
special character of the respective vintage, the The competition is inspiration for the
THE WINNERS ARE REPORTED IN ALL MEININGER PUBLICATIONS
TASTING – JUDGES – EXPERTS AWARDS in terms of selling your products. If your wine
As in previous years, the preliminary rounds will be ‘Best of Riesling’: achieves 87 points or more, we will present you
held in German wine-growing regions, enabling The top three entries will be recognised in each with a certificate.
regional differences to be taken into account more category. You also have a chance of being AROMA PROFILE
effectively. In a second tasting round (revision awarded medals based on your points (87 Using the unique aroma chart from Meininger, you
tasting), all disputed wines* and the top 15% will be points and above). This points score can also be can explain the rating given to your wines in a way
tasted again in order to determine the finalists for mentioned in marketing materials, as well as be that will impress both pros and consumers alike.
the ‘Best of Riesling’. included in the labelling as it has been gained in INTERNATIONAL
an officially recognised competition. COMMUNICATION
CATEGORIES ‘Best of Riesling’, special awards: The winners will be featured in all MEININGER
Category I: Riesling dry Best Dry Steep Slope Riesling publications. As a result, the entire target au-
(with moderate alcohol content) Best Dry New World Riesling dience in terms of wine marketing – retailers,
Category II: Single Vineyard Riesling dry Best Dry European Riesling restaurants and consumers – is reached.
(with moderate alcohol content) Best Dry Riesling in Food Retailers WINNERS ONLINE
Category III: Riesling dry 1. Potential new customers every day thanks to
Category IV: Single Vineyard Riesling dry ENTRY publication on MEININGER ONLINE: the online
Category V: Riesling medium dry/off dry Each wine must be submitted with a wine portal for the wine and beverage sector. All
Category VI: Riesling sweet passport completed in full. You can find the wine wines with 87 points or more will be published
Category VII: Riesling noble sweet passport at here, along with a profile of their taste.
Category VIII: Riesling mature www.register-wine.com. 2. Publication in social networks.
(Vintage 2013 and older) CERTIFICATES * (differences of 8 points or more in the scores awarded
by two judges)
The prominent certificates awarded to the
winning wines provide you with strong support
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1. a) Only bottled still wines made from the grape variety 3. E ach entrant can enter as many wines as they wish. 11. A
ll wines submitted will be tasted blind and evaluated
Rhine Riesling (White Riesling) may be entered into the using the international 100-point system. The samples
competition. 4. a) At the time of entry, the remaining stocks of each will be assessed by unbiased judges.
b) The competition is open to Rhine Rieslings from wine in categories I to VI must amount to at least 200
wine-growing regions around the world. In respect of litres, and at least 100 litres for each wine in category 12. The judges’ decision is final.
wines from the European Union, the competition is open VII + VIII.
to wines with a protected designation of origin. Wines b) At the time of the awards ceremony, there must 13. Awards:
from countries outside the European Union must be be at least 12 bottles left of each of the winning wines ‘Best of Riesling’: The top three entries will be
submitted with a more precise geographical indication (1st–3rd place). recognised in each category. You also have a chance
than merely the country of origin. of winning medals based on your points total (87
5. Each wine must be submitted with a wine passport points and above). This finish can be indicated on the
2. Still wines entered into the competition must meet the completed in full (www.register-wine.com). Entrants wine label, the submitted batch number and/or the AP
requirements for one of the following eight categories: guarantee that the wines submitted comply with the number, as this is an officially recognised competition.
rules and regulations of viticulture. Incorrect information
Categories I and II: dry Rieslings submitted during entry will disqualify the wine concerned 14. ‘Best of Riesling’, special awards:
Category I: Riesling dry (with moderate alcohol content) from the competition. If incorrect information is submitted a) Best Steep Slope Riesling in categories I to IV: the
Dry Rieslings without single vineyard indication on the intentionally, all the entrant’s products will be disqualified steep slope must be indicated on the label; the legal
label, up to and including 12.0% ABV * from the competition. requirements in relation to steep slopes apply and it
Category II: Single Vineyard Riesling dry must be indicated, at the time of submission, that the
(with moderate alcohol content) 6. The entry fees are € 65.00 net per sample submitted. wine in question has been grown on a steep slope.
Dry Rieslings with single vineyard indication on the label, The registration obliges - regardless of the effectively b) Best Riesling from the New World in categories I to IV
up to and including 12.0% ABV * participation - to pay the indicated fee. c) Best European Riesling that does not originate from
Categories III and IV: dry Rieslings a German growing region, in categories I to IV
Category III: Riesling dry 7. Registration will be accepted until 17 April 2020. d) Best Riesling in Food Retailers in categories I to IV
Dry Rieslings without single vineyard indication on the
label, 12.5% ABV or above * 8. F or each wine submitted, 6 bottles with the wine The event organiser reserves the right not to bestow a
Category IV: Single Vineyard Riesling dry passport enclosed (www.register-wine.com) must be particular award in any given year.
Dry Rieslings with single vineyard indication on the label, sent to the following address:
12.5% ABV or above * 15. The winners will be announced at the award
Categories V, VI and VII: sweet Riesling wines MEININGER VERLAG GmbH ceremony in June 2021.
Category V: Riesling medium dry/off dry Best of Riesling 2021
Rieslings that are classified as medium dry and off dry Maximilianstr. 7–17,
Category VI: Riesling sweet 67433 Neustadt Weinstrasse, Germany
Sweet Riesling wines of all quality classes (up to late harvest)
Category VII: Riesling noble sweet 9. The deadline for entries is 21 April 2021.
Noble sweet Rieslings (e.g. Auslese, Beerenauslese, Entries submitted after this date can only be
Trockenbeerenauslese, Eiswein) considered on request.
Category VIII: mature Riesling
Category VIII: Riesling mature 10. T he tasting is conducted under the auspices of
Rieslings of vintage 2013 or older the patron – the Minister for Economy, Transport,
(all flavour profiles are permitted) Agriculture and Viticulture of the federal State of Competition schedule
Registration deadline: 16 April 2021
The wines will be assigned to the categories on the Rheinland-Pfalz – as well as the partner organisations
Preliminary rounds: 11 - 27 May 2021
basis of their analytical data and the information on involved and the expert judging panel. Final tasting and evaluation: 31 May - 2 June 2021
the label. Award ceremony: June 2021
* The alcohol content indicated on the label will apply.
PATRON: Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Verkehr, Stiftsstraße 9, 55116 Mainz, Germany
Landwirtschaft und Weinbau des Landes Fon + 49 (0) 6131 162201
Rheinland-Pfalz, Fax + 49 (0) 6131 162170
ORGANIZER: Fon + 49 (0) 6321 8908-951 Geschäftsführer: Andrea Meininger-Apfel, Sparkasse Rhein-Haardt
MEININGER VERLAG GmbH Fax + 49 (0) 6321 8908-954 Christoph Meininger, Peter Meininger BLZ 546 512 40, Konto 1 926 146
Maximilianstraße 7-17 Internet: www.meininger.de/en Ust-IdNr.: DE 149 351 631 IBAN: DE 22 5465 1240 0001 9261 46
67433 Neustadt/Germany E-Mail: contact@tastingservice.com Ludwigshafen HRB 42478 BIC: MALA DE 51DKH
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