Even the pandemic is not going to stop us from our 12th annual chili cookoff! This year's event will be much different, as we will ask you to create a 'Chili Cook-In!' Because all participants and attendees will not be able to taste chili in the winery due to our COVID-19 restrictions, we have adjusted the 2021 event into a creative plating contest. Contestants are invited to cook, plate, and photograph their best chili alongside a bottle of Soine Vineyards wine. Media must be posted to our Facebook page for judging. There is no charge for entering this contest.
All contestants must register on Eventbrite HERE prior to January 31st!
Our independent judges will choose the top three submissions. From there everyone will be invited to vote on the grand champion. The contest runs from now until January 31st. Public voting begins on February 1st and winners will be announced on February 7th.
Complete rules are listed below and on our website. Good luck!
Here are the rules:
1. All contestants must register on Eventbrite HERE prior to January 31st.
2. Sometime between now and January 31st, prepare your very best chili.
3. Be like your favorite TV chef and plate your chili, complete with a bottle of Soine Vineyards wine in the background.
4. Take a picture, or video, and post it on our Facebook page before January 31st.
5. Our esteemed panel of independent judges will choose the top 3 plating presentations on February 1st. Scroll down for criteria the judges will be used to rate the submissions.
6. All registered attendees, and our Facebook followers, will be invited to vote on the very best plating presentation from the top 3.
7. The grand champion Chili Cook-in winner will be announced via Facebook on February 7th.
8. We will contact the winner for directions on how to receive their prize!
Virtual Chili Cook-in Judging Criteria:
Directions: All contestants must follow all published directions or entries will be disqualified.
Creativity: Use of plating and Soine Vineyards wine to create a unique image or video.
Technical Details: Use of good lighting, contrast, field depth, and other technique to make the food and our wine come alive.
Product Placement: A bottle of Soine Vineyards wine must appear in the picture.
People: There is no need to include people in the content, but you certainly can. Pets are also welcome, if not encouraged.
Contact Information: We will reach out to all finalists via Facebook. At such time, we will require your name, email address, and phone number before you are eligible for final voting.
