27 COROWA/RUTHERGLEN Prestigious wine showcase in Rutherglen year, with expected entry numbers of around 2000 wines. Wine show secretary treasurer Geoff O’Dwyer is particularly pleased to see a number of new wineries entering table wines in the Rutherglen show this year. There is a growing recognition that a medal from the Rutherglen Wine Show or the Australian Fortified Wine Show is an indication of a superior wine and wine consumers recognise a Rutherglen medal or award as a mark of quality. The event has attracted a team of highly experienced judges to Rutherglen, with wine show chairman Chris Pfeiffer and local representatives joined by judges from Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales and Tasmania. Judging takes place over five days with wines to be judged in almost 140 different classes. An important part of the Rutherglen Wine Show is the “Presentation of Awards Dinner” on Thursday, September 28 and the public tasting which is held on Friday, September 29. A small number of tickets to this tasting and dinner are still available and inquiries can be made by contacting the Rutherglen Agricultural Society office in Rutherglen on (02) 6032 9388 or via email wineagshow@ westnet.com.au. The Wine Show concludes on Sunday October 1 with the sale of award winning wines and other show entrants. The sale starts at 8am after a talk from Malcolm Campbell about the wines, and is usually concluded by 10.30am. For more information see www. rutherglewineshow.com.au. G GYLES ;2D@.42;0F NEWSAGENCY THE Rutherglen Wine Show is a truly national table wine show, attracts entries from across the Nation and was the first Australian wine show dedicated to fortified wines. The wine show is an extensive show covering 58 classes of table wines and 26 classes of fortified wines. Judges boast national and international experience and their feedback is sought by winemakers and consumers alike. The show has a history approaching 130 years and is one of the longest running and prestigious in the country. Organisers of the Rutherglen Wine Show and the Australian Fortified Wine Show are pleased with support from wineries across Australia this NEWSAGENCY G OPEN: 4am to 5.30pm Mon to Fri 5.00am to 12 noon Sat. and Sun. 9<0.9 :2A?<=<96A.; ;2D@=.=2?@ =<@A0.?1@ 4?22A6;4 0.?1@ @