Looking for Wine Judges in the South Central PA area for the 18th Annual Susquehanna Winemakers' Guild Wine Competition

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Looking for Wine Judges in the South Central PA area for the 18th Annual Susquehanna Winemakers’ Guild Wine Competition

Saturday June 6, 2026

Time: 12:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Totem Pole Winery, 940 Cranes Gap Road, Carlisle, PA

Do you have a passion for the craft of winemaking? The Susquehanna Winemakers’ Guild (SWiG) is seeking discerning individuals to serve as volunteer judges… Help us evaluate the finest local home-developed wines and crown the 2026 Grand Champion!

THE EXPERIENCE

Evaluate entries using American Wine Society standards (Appearance, Aroma, Taste, Overall Impression). Provide constructive comments.

PERKS FOR VOLUNTEERS

Gift: A special token of appreciation to all volunteer judges.

Awards Banquet Invitation: You are cordially invited to attend the Awards Picnic on Sunday afternoon, June 7th.

Ceremony Participation: Join us on stage to help present awards and celebrate the winners with the guild.

READY TO JOIN THE PANEL?

For more information, contact Drew Wellmon,

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(717) 440-3363, email address dwellmon@gmail.com.

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So what is the criteria for accepting a Wine judge? Do they have to take a test of some kind? Curious to hear.

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Carlisle! Didn’t expect to see this here. I went to Dickinson. But, I live pretty far afield in San Francisco. Otherwise, I would be happy to help!

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Awesome… tks for the shout out anyway!

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Godammit, I live in Maine, almost next door, but I’ll be in Seattle.

Are you in touch with Lucie Morton? Is she part of this, or even aware of it?

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Interesting. I sent it to my dad, who is part of a long-standing tasting group in State College.

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Thanks for your outreach. My son is at Penn State main campus right now. Have him give me a call if he might be interested!
Drew Wellmon
717-440-3363