Entry Period<\/strong><\/td>| 1 February – 29 February, 2024<\/td><\/tr> | Judging Day<\/strong>
– Day 1<\/strong><\/td>Saturday 18 May, 2024
10:00am\uff5e4:00pm
Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia<\/td><\/tr> | Judging Day
– Day 2 & 3<\/strong><\/td>Sunday 19 and Monday 20 May, 2024
Time and Venue to be announced (Sydney)<\/td><\/tr> | Judging Method<\/strong><\/td>| Each judge will taste approximately 30-50 different types of Japanese sake in a blind tasting, using wine glasses. Evaluation is conducted based on the criteria established by the association, with a scoring system of up to 10 points for each criterion, accompanied by comments. (There is no food matching evaluation on Day 1)<\/td><\/tr> | Application Requirements<\/strong><\/td>1. Australian citizens (including multinational Australian permanent residents).
2. Those working in the sake and wine industry (sommeliers, Japanese sake
qualification holders, food and beverage professionals, sake retailers, exporters and wholesalers, etc.).
3. To be able to attend the first day of judging in Sydney.
4. To be able to participate in the two judges briefing and lectures.<\/td><\/tr> | Online Briefing & Lecture for judges<\/strong><\/td>1. Saturday, 23 March, 2024 9am-10am (AEST)
2. Saturday, 20 April, 2024 9am-10am (AEST)<\/td><\/tr> | Maximum Number<\/strong><\/td>80 people
* If the total number of applications exceeds the limit, a draw will be held to determine the winner.
* Final Jury announcement will be made on 5 March 2024<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n | | | | | | | |