Shipping to WWAC Guidelines
Judging for the WineAlign 2015 World Wine Awards of Canada will take place in from August 27 to 31 in Toronto.
NOTE: There is NO limit on the number of wines any single winery may enter.
If you require any further assistance please contact Sarah Goddard at [email protected] .
IMPORTANT: Neither WineAlign nor The World Wine Awards of Canada can import entries into the province of Ontario. All entries from outside Canada require the assistance of a Canadian agency. WineAlign is unable to assist with the shipment of wine to Ontario.
Number of bottles
Registrants are required to ship three 750mL or six 375mL bottles of wine (or equivalent volume) per entry to allow for multiple rounds of tasting. Wineries submitting cork finished bottles should consider submitting four samples to avoid any risk of TCA taint leaving them with insufficient bottles to compete.
Provincial Restrictions to Shipping
Due to the Ontario liquor regulations neither WineAlign nor WWAC can import entries into the province of Ontario. Entrants should endeavour to source samples from within the province whenever possible to minimize delays. The easiest and most effective way for any winery to supply wines for the competition is to arrange for an Ontario agent to deliver the wine to us at the address below.
Shipping Wine from within Canada
If you do not have an Ontario agent, and are delivering wine samples from elsewhere within Canada we recommend that you consult with your agent in that province to determine the best way to ship your product.
Shipping Wine from outside of Canada
Sending wine from a non-Canadian source may result in untimely delays; please factor this in when arranging your wine shipment to ensure that your product arrives in time for judging. Delivery of wine from outside of Canada should be shipped with the assistance of an Ontario agent. This agent will be able to complete import procedures, and the wine will be delivered to the WWAC.
Winery representatives who do not have an Ontario agent must consult their agent elsewhere in Canada regarding how best to deliver their wine. As we are unable to assist with the shipment of wine, all wines entered from outside of Canada require the assistance of a Canadian agent.
Canadian Wineries shipping wine from outside of Ontario
Canadian wineries outside of Ontario entering the World Wine Awards of Canada should note that, in sending wines to Ontario, you are not infringing the interprovincial shipping laws as the wines are for sample purposes only, not for consumer consumption or sale. As such, we recommend you label each bottle and case “For Sample Purposes Only – Not for Sale”.
Delivery of Wine
TORONTO CONSOLIDATION POINT
Please send wines to:
WineAlign World Wine Awards of Canada (WWAC)
c/o Keele Warehousing & Logistics
90 Summerlea Rd
Brampton, ON
L6T 4V2
Website: www.keelewarehousing.com
* Receiving hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
* Delivery deadline to this location is 3:30 pm on Friday, August 21.
* Drop offs welcome
MONTREAL CONSOLIDATION POINT
Please send wines to:
Eurofret Canada Inc
c/o WineAlign World Wine Awards of Canada
1140 Boul. Michele-Bohec
Blainville, QC
J7C 5N5
Website: www.eurofret.com
* Receiving hours are 8:30 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday
* Delivery deadline to this location is 4 pm on Tuesday, August 18.
* For inquiries regarding shipping to this consolidation point, please contact Anne-Marie at [email protected]
Packaging Instructions
Package your wine carefully in sturdy boxes, preferably in cardboard shipping packs or, if necessary, Styrofoam shipping packs. Wines delivered locally to the consolidation points will be packed on pallets and shipped via truck to the competition. Extensive packaging will not be required for those wines. All others should be packed in shipping cases.
Please avoid using non-recyclable packaging. Do not use Styrofoam chips and difficult to open bubble wrap wherever possible. There is no need to include technical sheets, brochures, or packing lists inside the sample boxes.
Please clearly mark two sides of every shipping carton with the initials WWAC and your company name.
Lost or Damaged Wines
The World Wine Awards of Canada assumes no responsibility for wine damaged or lost during shipment to consolidation point.
Entry fees will not be refunded for broken, lost or incorrect wine shipments.
Entry fees will not be refunded for any wine received after the receipt deadline.
Late Wine Shipments
If you anticipate that some of your samples will arrive after the shipping deadline please contact Sarah Goddard at [email protected] immediately to make appropriate arrangements for processing your wines prior to the competition.
Wines that arrive after the shipping deadlines and without prior arrangements made with the WWAC administration will not be eligible for any refunds or returns.
Any wines that arrive after judging begins are disqualified from the competition and NO refund will be made for such wines.
Questions or comments? Contact us: [email protected]
