Ruinart Challenge Application 2020

**These events are now postponed until further notice, due to concerns around COVID-19. We sincerely regret this change of plans, and will keep everyone updated on whether there will be another opportunity to hold these events later in the year.**


Complete the following application by March 5 to be considered for the Ruinart Challenge. Over 100 GuildSomm members will be selected to participate in one of five tasting competitions. At each competition, one participant will be awarded a trip to Champagne and a $1,000 scholarship from GuildSomm.

Application deadlines and Challenge dates are as follows. All competitions run from 10:30am until 3pm and include lunch and a lecture with Ruinart Chef de Caves, Frédéric Panaiotis.

CHALLENGE DATES:

• Napa - POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
• Honolulu - POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
• New York City - POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
• Charleston - POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
• Denver - POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Name: 


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What city are you applying to compete in?

    *Note: You are responsible for covering any expenses associated with participating in the competition.*
    Napa
    Honolulu
    New York City
    Charleston
    Denver


  1. Address*


  1. City*


  1. State*


  1. Zip Code*


  1. Employer*


  1. Position (Title)*


  1. How many of the 17 Champagne Grand Crus are located in the Northern Montagne de Reims? The majority of Ruinart's vines are located in which historic Grand Cru vineyard?
    *


  1. What technique does Ruinart practice when making Ruinart Rosé?*


  1. Does the way you sell Champagne to your guests differ from how you sell other sparkling wines? If so, please explain.*


  1. If selected to participate in the Challenge, would you like to nominate someone to bring with you for the lecture and lunch portion of the day? Note this is only applicable for the Honolulu, Charleston, and Denver Challenges.
    Yes
    No


  1. If you answered yes to the above question, please answer the following:

    Name of nominee
    Employer and position (title) of nominee
    How do you think this person would benefit from attending?




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